Despite having several bikes designed for extreme conditions, I often find myself drawn to the simplest vehicle I own for my tours.

As you can see from the photos, I’ve ventured through a majority of these places on my 2012 109cc Hero Maestro scooter, equipped with modest 10-inch wheels. This scooter lacks modern riding aids like ABS and traction control, yet it’s been my trusty companion on some of the most challenging roads.

One memorable journey was on washed-out hill roads, where I ascended and descended steep paths, sometimes with a pillion rider. We visited a Kathkuni house located at an elevation of 2700 meters, and it rained continuously that day.

The cold was biting, with rain making the ride even more challenging. After a few hours, my gloves were soaked through, and it became difficult to ride as my hands turned blue from the cold. We had to stop and warm the gloves on a traditional Himachali heater. When we continued, I wore plastic bags over the gloves to keep them dry, but this reduced my grip on the wet handlebars. I had to exercise great caution while descending.

Despite the difficulties, it was an unforgettable ride.

I share this experience to convey a simple message: you don’t need an expensive, hardcore off-roading or touring bike with advanced riding aids to enjoy a safe and thrilling ride. The adventure lies in the challenge. In fact, when you tackle such conditions with a vehicle not specifically designed for the task, you tend to be more cautious and, as a result, might be safer than if you were on a more capable machine.

There are trails I’ve conquered on my Himalayan 411, but I believe I could have done them on my scooter too—if only it had been with me in Himachal at the time. As you might notice, my scooter originally hails from my hometown, Mumbai.

The gallery includes not just the rides but also the places we trekked after reaching our destinations, the accommodations we stayed in, and moments from our journeys in four-wheelers through mountain roads and dense jungles.

The Kathkuni house featured in these images is a traditional Himachali structure, built primarily of stone. It’s designed to withstand harsh weather, earthquakes, and landslides.

If you’d like more information about any particular picture or video, feel free to reach out or message us on Instagram. The picture with the local Himachali people captures a brief interaction where we introduced our guests to their way of life, seasonal occupations, food habits, local culture, and even some traditional cooking methods, including the preparation of dishes like siddu.

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