This post has nothing to do with the island of Bali. It is about the stint the four of us took up the mountains to Dharamshala and Mcloedganj recently with the great “Bali”. For those unaware of the effects of the Bali, it would suffice to know that its influence was instrumental in making our thing a grand success. Some of the things you just can’t miss (and we can’t forget) if you are lucky/plucky enough to take the Bali thing:
Roadside Paranthas- The best ever. Make city stuff seem like trash.
Random Hiking- This can hold some real surprises. Like innocently gate crashing Mr. Brian’s exclusive property managed by an IIFTian of all people…Free booze! (Unfortunately we had to reluctantly decline being on bikes)…Some awesome views and a fantastic experience.
Rooftop lunches at Mcloedganj
Cheap Cider and Wine at Dharamshala…damn neat…
The waterfall at Bhasunag- There are two actually with the second one hidden below rocky outcrop and private enough to strip J…We take full credit for discovering it!
Ravana Patthar- This rock is believed to be the place used by Ravana for his Tapasya and provides respite to all sinners. All those with satanic desires are strongly advised to try their luck at aiming and hitting this rock for Ravana devatas vardana.
On a personal note, three stints of biking and hiking and I seem to be addicted to it. Maybe it’s the hills, once you fall in love with them, there is no turning back. And I have since that first time at Almora and Ranikhet years back…From a biking perspective this was a complete experience. Whether orgasmic riding on expressways or traffic cutting through two lane highways or negotiating steep slopes, this one had it all…and luck was with us…the perfect weather, lush green and mountain drizzle…just perfect…
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