Nepal Expedition A Adventures Motorcycle Journey
- Nepal Expedition Experience
- About Rider
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- Top 30+ Places in Nepal
Nepal Expedition Experience
Yogesh Ovalekar
When you’re riding, you’re exposed. Cold valley updrafts caress your mountain chilled skin. Nostril burning cityscapes give way to sweet forests and fields. Curious locals greet you every time you stop to rest. You experience the world without a filter. The resulting memory is vivid, pure, and forever beckoning you to return.
Having
motorcycled through parts of the INDIA i.e from the Extreme West Deserts of
India to the Portuguese territory of Pondicherry, from Tibetian culture of
Spiti Valley till the Southern Tip of India(Kanyakumari) I can honestly say
that my first International Ride which was Nepal presented some of the most
challenging but most spectacular ridings of my life. Although the roads were
rough, the finger-licking local cuisine and the traffic comically dangerous at
times, nothing beats riding among the Himalayas, meeting its gracious people,
and immersing oneself in the ancient Buddhist traditions born in this
land.
Pokhara’s
location on the banks of a green lake with the snow-capped peaks of the
Himalayas in the background probably accounts for its popularity but nothing
will prepare you for how picturesque this town is.
If you think
of hopping on a motorcycle and hitting up the slopes of Nepal, keep this simple
fact in mind, your bike WILL break down. It’s just a question of when. All you
need to do is take it in your stride and get the bike fixed. Nothing to it.
Without uncertainty, there wouldn’t be any adventure.
Chitwan
National Park is a jewel of a jungle nestled on the border of India. It’s known
for its Bengal tigers, rhinoceros, and elephants. Although we didn’t get to see
any tigers, we did get to see some rhinoceros, and loads of deer and elephants
during a 5 hours safari through the jungle. It was like Disney Land’s Jungle Cruise
but for real. It’s no wonder the UN deemed this park a World Heritage Site.
Whether
you’re into Buddhism or not, you need to visit the birthplace of Buddha in
Lumbini. The actual site where Buddha is born isn’t much more than a collection
of ruins and prayer flag-covered trees but it seems to emanate indescribable
energy. More than the birth site itself, Lumbini consists of dozens of Buddhist
temples. There’s one built by China, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and even
Germany and France. In no other place in the world can you discover so many
types of Buddhist temples in one place.
If you’re
addicted to lentil soup, you’re going to love Nepal. New York has its pizza and
Nepal has Dhal Bhat. It’s a simple and delicately spiced lentil soup that is
usually poured over rice for just about every meal. It’s delicious at first but
monotonous overtime. Nevertheless, as the locals say…Dhal Bhat power 24
hours!!!!
You’ll see new highs, experience a few lows, learn to strap a bag onto the guard rail with your eyes closed, and at the end of it all, you’ll walk away with some amazing memories.
About Rider
Rider Name is Yogesh Ovalekar, known as Yogi or Yogya in the Riding Community. Yogesh start touring since 2014 and have almost clocked approx 2.5L+ beautifully throttled kilometers till date.
Yogesh did "Mumbai - Spiti - Mumbai", "Mumbai - Rajasthan - Mumbai", South
India Tour, Mumbai - Kolkata - Vishakapatnam - Mumbai, and many more. Also a
Long Distance Rider Certificate Holder (LDR - EASY RIDER) covered 843kms in
11hrs 30mins. Yogesh has its own Motorcycle Touring and Training Company
named YO! Let's Ride who provide training to new tourers, help
them prepare themselves for long tours or even short ones. Stood 2nd in a Trail
Rally Competition in Bamnoli. Always love to eat the local cuisine and learn
about that particular region's culture, traditions, and the people's art of
living.
Have always lived and faced situations following only 3
words Breath, Improvise, React.
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Photos
If you want to
get close to nature, you must visit Nepal at least once in your lifetime. And
when you do so, some of these best tourist places in Nepal are
a must-visit.
- Pashupati
Nath Temple –
Spirituality And History
- Boudanath – For
A Meditative Experience
- Nagarkot –
Watch The Sunrise
- Pokhra
Valley –
Witness The Himalayan Ranges
- Mahendra
Gufa –
Explore The Limestone Structures
- Lumbini – The
Land Of Buddha
- Swayambhu
Mandir –
Awe-Striking Architecture
- Thamel Area – One
Of The Best Localities
- Bhaktapur – For
Shopaholics
- Chitwan
National Park –
Witness The Wildlife
- Davis Falls – An
Attraction With History
- Phewa Lake –
Scenic Surroundings
- International
Mountain Museum –
For A Learning Experience
- Khokana And
Bungamati Villages –
Sights Worth Beholding
- Sagarmatha
National Park –
Greenery And Wildlife
- Langtang
National Park –
Adventure Amidst Nature
- Rupa Tal
Lake – A
Peaceful Experience
- National
Museum Of Nepal –
Learn Everything About The Country
- Durbar
Square –
A Heritage Site
- White
Monastery –
For Spiritual Seekers
- Swayambhunath
Stupa –
From Stupas To Library
- Kathesimbhu
Stupa –
Heritage And Spirituality
- Siddha Gufa –
Explore The Unknown
- Koshi Tappu
Wildlife Reserve –
Nature Lovers’ Paradise
- Hanuman
Dhoka Temple –
Learn About The Malla Kings
- Patan – The
Third-largest City
- Biratnagar – The
Metropolitan City
- Janakpur – Birthplace
Of Goddess Sita
- Chitlang – For
Adventurous Expeditions
- Dharan –
Relish Local Food
- Garden Of
Dreams –
The Neoclassical Marvel
- Taudaha Lake – Spot
Vibrant Birds
- Phulchoki – The
Land Of Snowfall
- Khawalung
Monastery –
Mediate And Relax
1 Comments
Very beautiful journey that sure was! 😊🤘🏻 Congratulations Yogya. Proud of your achievements.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best to attain many more. Safe Journeys and Happy Miles.
YO! Let's Ride!! 😎✌🏼
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