BIKERS CLUB DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 10

ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2019 It was a great experience of riding all the way from Guwahati to Delhi in the scorching heat. I was roasted but from inside I was genuinely happy and satisfied. One of the best moments was when I crossed Punjab and entered Jammu. The first glance of the Sindh River was enough to leave me stunned. My dad was in army and was posted in Srinagar when I was very young so that I could not recall my memories but then I decided to explore Srinagar extensively. I stayed in a house boat in Nagin lake. I still remember the 'Shikarawala's song' 'pardesiyo se naa ankhiyaa milana.' The 'shikarawala gifted me a beautiful neckpiece, made up of lotus stems and flowers. Kashmiri people are as beautiful as the place is, very helpful and large hearted, especially they respect and care women a lot, what I analyzed from my experience. Also I payed homage at Kargil war memorial and prayed for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our motherland when I crossed Kargil. Finally I reached Leh and on that day I learned about myself and became more self aware. I always wanted to ride to Khardungla pass but never thought in my wildest dream that my first ride would be to Khardungla. That very day has been the best day of my life so far not because I reached Khardungla in my first attempt but because I had the right attitude, and that particular ay changed my whole life. BIKERS CLUB ® | MAGAZINE | PAGE 10 My bike was malfunctioning at Khardungla and was not starting. I was alone and facing mountain sickness. At that time, an Air Force Officer came for my help, he called a truck driver who repaired my bike then I went ahead to start my ride back to Leh. I decided that no matter what, I have to keep riding before I run out of time. I told myself that it's time of another adventure, I rode via Manali-Delhi-Jaipur- Agra-Lucknow-Bihar-Siliguri and back to Guwahati. It was an amazing and life changing 25 days of long ride on my motorcycle. What I earned from this ride was the respect for myself in my eyes and lifelong good friends from different states. I felt and came across hatred, jealousy, love, friendship, and human emotions on this ride. I got to know different people and learnt how to deal with diverse situations and decided to live the life I have always wanted, and which I shall not stop living this life because it was just a beginning, a beginning of my new life journey, my rejuvenation. LIFESTYLE I love wearing gowns and traditional Assamese dress. Road or Five star, I can adjust anywhere according to the situation. I love travelling more than anything in this world, meeting new people, capturing beautiful landscapes, tasting new food and I am crazy about chocolates and ice creams. I love Aloo tikki chaat, dahi vada and chilli chicken. I am very foodie and love tasting different varieties of food. I am very friendly and honest in nature and