I did my first trip in 2012 on my Royal Enfield Classic 500. My last time was two year back via Zanskar Valley - on the same bike and solo. This bought back some memories. Very fery few paved roads then and less crowded.
Must've been so amazing back in 2012. Of course lack of options also for stay and mechanics etc anywhere other than leh. If there was a time machine, id go back to the early 2000s and ride through ladakh.
New paved roads and tunnels are being constructed with defense and economy in mind, however they have a negative side effect: ecological damage due to *excessive tourism*.
@@amitkriit you can't have it both ways. Development and progress and economic prosperity and ecological damage go hand in hand. Not just in the mountains, everywhere. If social media goes away, 70% of tourism will drop.
Ladakh is getting extremely crowded thanks to the extensive network of roads being built. It is losing its charm as a place with scarce population. Plus I do not think this is good for the environment at all. Ladakh better impose a large entry tax for environmental damages caused. Something like the Bhutan model. North India is a massively populated place and the chances these mountain towns are going to get extremely crowded is very high. Eco-sensitive tourism is a must.
Hi Vanessa, having done almost the exact trip thru Ladakh last summer I personally feel you forgot to mention the most impressive part of the trip: The people, please don't tell me you're not majorly impressed by the resilience of the people maintaining these roads mostly by hand. And also the friendliness and hospitality of the locals. I found the people friendly and warm to a degree that humbles me as a European. The landscape and the riding is great but the people will make me go back. Thanks for the video. AndyB
You are so right, the people were amazing, super accommodating and friendly, always smiling and waving even when hard at work on the roadside in tough conditions, big thank you and well done to them!
Thanks V, I've throughly enjoyed this series of vids. Great content, great filming - and now, as an adventure rider - on my bucket list. Thanks again. 👋
Un énorme merci pour avoir partagé cette aventure cela me touche beaucoup je penserai à toutes ces fabuleuses route en chevauchant mon Himalayan 450 👍👍👍. Grand ✌️✌️😍de la Haute Savoie France
A great conclusion to a terrific ride Vanessa. All of you back safe is of course the most important thing, Those Enfield's did the job asked of then and apart from one bolt that escaped all was good. As for the toilets, well I've seen (but not used) a few of the squat and release types in Europe although that was a few years ago. Your current adventure is a personal one that may take some time but we will still be here for for you, Mr Ruck and Fluffy AKA the wonderful Anika a great team. Just a thought have you thought about an "Anika's Assignments or Fluffy Fun", bike series while you are occupied with something else? Many thanks for sharing and take great care as always.
You travelled and covered more kilometres of india than most indians on bike . Kudos on a great series . Hopefully comeback next year and explore hill stations of western and eastern ghats
Right now the Himalayan foothills is THE MOST DANGEROUS place on earth to be in due to the rains... Such particular season takes more life every year... I will pray to the mountain spirits to get you through safely... Be safe.. best of luck and happy riding.. 💪🏻 fighting..!!!
Yes lots of traffic and many traffic jams at times also, they are tight corners and some big trucks and unfortunately it doesn't always go smoothly. Definitely a worthwhile trip - I would call it a trip of a lifetime
Hi guys, wow another wonderful video and sadly it’s the end anyway I’ve really enjoyed it. Hope you have more adventures before you have this little baby and afterwards it’s going to be a little bit difficult strap on the child to the bike thank you once again cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 we are on the big island 🏝️
Yey so glad to hear that, I mega appreciate you support and for following along the journey! Still plenty more adventures and videos to come, both before the baby and after! I have some big plans hehe woo!
Terrific series and trip thanks for taking us along…. As you say it’s definitely a trip to be on everyone’s bucket list 👍 (Any recommendations on places to hire bikes to do a trip like this??)
You are more than welcome, thanks so much for joining me on the adventure, I am so glad you enjoyed it! There are so many rental places throughout India, my biggest suggestion would be jump on the Royal Enfield website and use one of their certified rental companies!
Love from Guwahati, Assam. Great ride. Do plan a visit this side as well. There are great bike circuits like Arunachal, Tawang, Meghalaya, Sikkim, etc. You'll love it 🫶🏻🫶🏻💚💚
Um... Thank you, dear Vanessa. You've been to the Alps, the Carpathians and the Himalayas, moving from west to east. Where better? The Caucasus has been forgotten.
@@TheGirlOnABike Don't worry about the Caucasus. This geographical region is home to people who hate Russians more than anyone else in the world. For 1000 years now. Georgia, Armenia, the Northern Caucasus... So the representatives of the Caucasus Mountains will be very, very loyal to all sorts of Englishmen and other inhabitants of the "Land of Oz". I promise. They (representatives of the Caucasus) are very cultured, hospitable - rest assured, the inhabitants of all sorts of Bolivias and Columbias are not even fit to hold a candle to the inhabitants of the Caucasus.
@@TheGirlOnABike By the way, good morning and have a great day, my dear girl friend from the faraway kingdom. To you, your husband and your baby! Just noticed this comment-reply of yours. "18 hours ago".
We are also planning. I have Jawa Perak bike and I am waiting for the Himalayan 650 for now as my Bike is so low ground clearance that it can't go for offroad. But it's in our list. For now we are travelling to Dehradun (Highways).
Wonder how many kilometers/miles you guys rode. Loved the Himalayan series. Great camera work and editing. Thank you for taking us on a great scenic ride with you. Btw, that bike is rugged and is a workhorse that seems like it could handle any kind of terrain. Bikes, I should say.
❤ from Garo Hills, Meghalaya Do visit Garo Hills, Meghalaya and explore 1. Balpakram National Park 2. Nokrek Biosphere Reserves 3. Wari Chora 4. Nengkong Cave 5. Siju Cave 6. Re.nang Water falls etc... I bet you won't regret this Trip
*After Ladakh in India, which is super high attitude barren Mars like landscape, you should ride through Indian States of Himachal Pradesh(HP) and Uttrakhand(UK) for high altitude plush green twisties mountain states with superb landscape and fun. I guarantee you would love it*
Hi you guys with the miles you've done how many times do check your gear before you leave a place, you can't pop back to get what you have missed . Great videos keep it up. Gav. 😊
Haha probably not as many times as we should have, but thankfully nothing was left or lost.... this time 🙈 hehe. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed !
I remembered to do it in the earlier videos hehe ooops, I think I got to excited and caught up with the trip, but if you are interested the full route is on my website 😁
So what is next for you and fluffy? Who was that guy hanging out with you and fluffy? Really I know who he is I couldn't think of another things to say with fluffy in it 😁
This was filmed in June and yes there was snow at the tops of the mountain peaks, we actually got caught in a large blizzard (you can watch the full video on my channel!)
Thank you. June in the Arab countries is the beginning of summer, but in Asia the weather seems different. With pleasure I follow your channel. I wish you safety in all your travels. Thank you.
were rest of the group members shocked by how Indians in Ladakh looked or did you guys expect it ?. some Indians could pass for olive skinned Europeans to East Africans to west asians to central asians to a Korean or a Thai and every thing in between . that is how diverse folks are
I travel so much and to all parts of the world, I love exploring and being immersed in all forms of cultures and the Ladakh region was stunning and all the locals were so friendly and welcoming, such an incredible experience
I just 😍 love the chance to say how cute bright you are a beautiful Queen 👑 ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Proud of ur bike skills 😍 love ur baby bump !!! Beautiful pregnant rider ❤❤❤❤
they are following lord HRTC 😂 apart from joke, please share your true opinions on how himalayan450 performed on every aspect on your journey. so till then have a geat journey & love from himachal 💚🤟
Trouble with doing a poo when wearing high boots and riding trousers it all gets a bit complicated trying to get everything down far enough to do the business and sit on the toilet, he he he, one of life’s little challenges.😊😊😊😊😊
Hello Mam, I am not your RUclips channel follower or subscribe and just saw your thumbnail with bike in India. I am from India, Pune city and just wanted to say that be safe while riding alone in India .. the crime rates are high and would be great if you ride with someone and not alone.
Venessa, are you sure that you're pregnant? With all that Himalayan food, it could turn out to be huge gas! Just in case it is, make sure you don't light up the cigars! 😂😂😂😂
Indian army is gonna build roads there, no matter what. Life and security of 1.4 billion matter the most not the pleasure of motorbikers. Envinormentalists can shove up their chinese hidden agenda somewhere else.
Wow, this could not be more true, I have no idea what makes you think that but I have such admiration and praise for the hard workers out there on the roads, and the incredible rate at which they are working, the harsh weather conditions, the long hours they are all putting in is extremely admirable and I made that very clear. So please don't make such judgemental comments. Thanks for watching
I did my first trip in 2012 on my Royal Enfield Classic 500. My last time was two year back via Zanskar Valley - on the same bike and solo. This bought back some memories. Very fery few paved roads then and less crowded.
Must've been so amazing back in 2012. Of course lack of options also for stay and mechanics etc anywhere other than leh. If there was a time machine, id go back to the early 2000s and ride through ladakh.
New paved roads and tunnels are being constructed with defense and economy in mind, however they have a negative side effect: ecological damage due to *excessive tourism*.
@@amitkriit you can't have it both ways. Development and progress and economic prosperity and ecological damage go hand in hand. Not just in the mountains, everywhere.
If social media goes away, 70% of tourism will drop.
bro, i just watched your sach pass wala video, its very good.....do you still have your classic 500?
Oh mega! I am glad you were able to relieve some of your memories and experiences through my videos!
Ladakh is getting extremely crowded thanks to the extensive network of roads being built. It is losing its charm as a place with scarce population. Plus I do not think this is good for the environment at all. Ladakh better impose a large entry tax for environmental damages caused. Something like the Bhutan model. North India is a massively populated place and the chances these mountain towns are going to get extremely crowded is very high. Eco-sensitive tourism is a must.
Yaa you're right but all these infrastructure are build for mainly defence purposes not only tourism... but yess govt should impose taxes here😊
Why Putting Large Taxes.. Just simply Advanced your Eco Friendly System and Maintainance..
We should Encourage More Tourists..
It's good
catch 22 situation.
You feed them locals..least they are earning..
Hi Vanessa, having done almost the exact trip thru Ladakh last summer I personally feel you forgot to mention the most impressive part of the trip: The people, please don't tell me you're not majorly impressed by the resilience of the people maintaining these roads mostly by hand. And also the friendliness and hospitality of the locals. I found the people friendly and warm to a degree that humbles me as a European. The landscape and the riding is great but the people will make me go back.
Thanks for the video. AndyB
You are so right, the people were amazing, super accommodating and friendly, always smiling and waving even when hard at work on the roadside in tough conditions, big thank you and well done to them!
@@TheGirlOnABike i got a scooty 😅but you inspire me to buy a Himalayan and do such trips.. kodos to you.
Great trip, thanks for all the valuable info as well.
You are very welcome, I am glad you found it informative and helpful!
That trip had it's ups and downs...literally...great series. Garth
Hehe is sure did! Thanks for your support
What a day on the road. A trip of a lifetime. Thanks for taking us with you, Günter/Nürnberg
Thanks V, I've throughly enjoyed this series of vids. Great content, great filming - and now, as an adventure rider - on my bucket list. Thanks again. 👋
Woooo that is ace to hear it has made your list! Thanks so much for watching and for such amazing and positive feedback ❤️
love for all of you guys from India, Keep riding
Really enjoyed the whole series AND your inspirational FB posts.
Thanks from Oz.
Aw thats so much, that is super kind of you, mega appreciate your support also!
love to watch
u r so lucky, u visited Himalya.
Thank you
Un énorme merci pour avoir partagé cette aventure cela me touche beaucoup je penserai à toutes ces fabuleuses route en chevauchant mon Himalayan 450 👍👍👍. Grand ✌️✌️😍de la Haute Savoie France
Yey so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
Fantastic series Vanessa, some amazing roads and scenery thank you for sharing them with us.
You are more than welcome, thank you so much for watching and I am so glad you enjoyed watching
Loved the series!
A great conclusion to a terrific ride Vanessa. All of you back safe is of course the most important thing, Those Enfield's did the job asked of then and apart from one bolt that escaped all was good. As for the toilets, well I've seen (but not used) a few of the squat and release types in Europe although that was a few years ago. Your current adventure is a personal one that may take some time but we will still be here for for you, Mr Ruck and Fluffy AKA the wonderful Anika a great team. Just a thought have you thought about an "Anika's Assignments or Fluffy Fun", bike series while you are occupied with something else? Many thanks for sharing and take great care as always.
What an awesome series! Thanks Vanessa & team! 👍👍
Yey I love to hear this! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Priceless, I have to enjoy vicariously.
Cheers from a Himmy450 owner Downunder.
Aw thank you
cool! your awesome, good with camera and talking. Havent seen so much of your youtube fbefore now. Ill keep uppdated :D grate!
You travelled and covered more kilometres of india than most indians on bike . Kudos on a great series . Hopefully comeback next year and explore hill stations of western and eastern ghats
Hehe it was an epic trip and yes lots of distance covered, so much to see! Hehe
Try out hill stations Ooty,munnar,araku etc on bike @@TheGirlOnABike
Right now the Himalayan foothills is THE MOST DANGEROUS place on earth to be in due to the rains... Such particular season takes more life every year...
I will pray to the mountain spirits to get you through safely... Be safe.. best of luck and happy riding.. 💪🏻 fighting..!!!
oh wow, that's scary to hear, thank fully we are home safe
As a non motorbiker I've loved your trip, as prep for my Ladakh trip next year.
I am glad to hear you enjoyed it, have an amazing time next year woo!
An amazing watch! What a journey ! Really nice to see hubby in this one with you too...great stuff 😊
Yey it was so much fun to have him be part of the adventure also, wooo! Thanks for watching
That's quite a bit of traffic so high in that mountain range. Awesome views and interesting would make it a worthwhile trip.
Yes lots of traffic and many traffic jams at times also, they are tight corners and some big trucks and unfortunately it doesn't always go smoothly. Definitely a worthwhile trip - I would call it a trip of a lifetime
Beautiful videos, it's useful for the new rider's who wanted to do adventure on bikes❤❤❤❤❤❤,
Hi guys, wow another wonderful video and sadly it’s the end anyway I’ve really enjoyed it. Hope you have more adventures before you have this little baby and afterwards it’s going to be a little bit difficult strap on the child to the bike thank you once again cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 we are on the big island 🏝️
Yey so glad to hear that, I mega appreciate you support and for following along the journey! Still plenty more adventures and videos to come, both before the baby and after! I have some big plans hehe woo!
I did this journey in 1984 there was tarmac at all . Amazing how things have changed some for better some worse
wow I bet it was different then!!! Incredible
Terrific series and trip thanks for taking us along…. As you say it’s definitely a trip to be on everyone’s bucket list 👍 (Any recommendations on places to hire bikes to do a trip like this??)
You are more than welcome, thanks so much for joining me on the adventure, I am so glad you enjoyed it! There are so many rental places throughout India, my biggest suggestion would be jump on the Royal Enfield website and use one of their certified rental companies!
@@TheGirlOnABike thanks makes a lot of sense 🙏 and thanks again for putting the trip into my bucket list 👍
She saw Mammoths (18:22min) wow - altitude sickness😆- Great videos awesome 👍
Yey thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
What is the sound that layed over at 18:30 ??
same question. some spy code language ?
Eerie
@@fuelarjun Haha definitely not spy language, just a gentleman nearby that the microphone picked up
Love from Guwahati, Assam. Great ride. Do plan a visit this side as well. There are great bike circuits like Arunachal, Tawang, Meghalaya, Sikkim, etc. You'll love it 🫶🏻🫶🏻💚💚
Thank you, maybe one day I will get the chance! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed!
Um... Thank you, dear Vanessa. You've been to the Alps, the Carpathians and the Himalayas, moving from west to east. Where better? The Caucasus has been forgotten.
Hehe and there is still so much more to see and explore!
@@TheGirlOnABike
Don't worry about the Caucasus. This geographical region is home to people who hate Russians more than anyone else in the world. For 1000 years now. Georgia, Armenia, the Northern Caucasus... So the representatives of the Caucasus Mountains will be very, very loyal to all sorts of Englishmen and other inhabitants of the "Land of Oz". I promise. They (representatives of the Caucasus) are very cultured, hospitable - rest assured, the inhabitants of all sorts of Bolivias and Columbias are not even fit to hold a candle to the inhabitants of the Caucasus.
@@TheGirlOnABike By the way, good morning and have a great day, my dear girl friend from the faraway kingdom. To you, your husband and your baby! Just noticed this comment-reply of yours. "18 hours ago".
Awesome trip tad cool but nice ride 👌
Hehe thanks dude
Fantastic trip!
Wooo thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed!
We are also planning. I have Jawa Perak bike and I am waiting for the Himalayan 650 for now as my Bike is so low ground clearance that it can't go for offroad. But it's in our list.
For now we are travelling to Dehradun (Highways).
oh mega, that's awesome
Wonder how many kilometers/miles you guys rode. Loved the Himalayan series. Great camera work and editing. Thank you for taking us on a great scenic ride with you. Btw, that bike is rugged and is a workhorse that seems like it could handle any kind of terrain. Bikes, I should say.
18:48, there you've said it. I was too quick to ask.
❤ from Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Do visit Garo Hills, Meghalaya and explore
1. Balpakram National Park
2. Nokrek Biosphere Reserves
3. Wari Chora
4. Nengkong Cave
5. Siju Cave
6. Re.nang Water falls etc...
I bet you won't regret this Trip
Inspirational 😮 💫
🥰
*After Ladakh in India, which is super high attitude barren Mars like landscape, you should ride through Indian States of Himachal Pradesh(HP) and Uttrakhand(UK) for high altitude plush green twisties mountain states with superb landscape and fun. I guarantee you would love it*
wow sounds incredible
Alex dose the Himalayan lesser spotted wiggled dance.
Very famous ? NOW!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Haha yup
Hi you guys with the miles you've done how many times do check your gear before you leave a place, you can't pop back to get what you have missed . Great videos keep it up. Gav. 😊
Haha probably not as many times as we should have, but thankfully nothing was left or lost.... this time 🙈 hehe. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed !
It would be nice if at the beginning of each clip you go over the map and route before embarking…. Nice vdo and safe riding…
I remembered to do it in the earlier videos hehe ooops, I think I got to excited and caught up with the trip, but if you are interested the full route is on my website 😁
I like people flying high...😃
Woo! Thanks for watching
Can you please tell your bike model?
hey come to india and visit darjeeling you all videos are awasome love from INDIA
Maybe one day! Thanks lovely
So what is next for you and fluffy? Who was that guy hanging out with you and fluffy? Really I know who he is I couldn't think of another things to say with fluffy in it 😁
Legends !!!
Wooo yey thanks for watching
super!!
Thanks for watching
Welcome to Himalayas
yey thanks
Ladakh road was too good
we loved the whole lot hehe
هل يوجد ثلج هذ الشهر 5-10-2024 ام الفيديو قديم...ماهو تاريخ الفيديو
This was filmed in June and yes there was snow at the tops of the mountain peaks, we actually got caught in a large blizzard (you can watch the full video on my channel!)
Thank you. June in the Arab countries is the beginning of summer, but in Asia the weather seems different. With pleasure I follow your channel. I wish you safety in all your travels. Thank you.
Why did you toured in rainy season!!
Research &plan well before travelling to any unknown place on the globe.
We were there in the beginning of June and we did not get any rain hehe, just a few snow blizzards at high altitude 🥶
were rest of the group members shocked by how Indians in Ladakh looked or did you guys expect it ?. some Indians could pass for olive skinned Europeans to East Africans to west asians to central asians to a Korean or a Thai and every thing in between . that is how diverse folks are
I travel so much and to all parts of the world, I love exploring and being immersed in all forms of cultures and the Ladakh region was stunning and all the locals were so friendly and welcoming, such an incredible experience
I just 😍 love the chance to say how cute bright you are a beautiful Queen 👑 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Proud of ur bike skills
😍 love ur baby bump !!!
Beautiful pregnant rider ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 🤗
Typo NO tarmac 2 day bus journey 70 bus crashes a year u could see them at bottom. I think us 4 were only tourists in Ley amazing memories
yeah I believe you, I thought we would see far more tourists
So Dynamite with Coredyte fuse wire for a mine shot demolition.
Haha yip
Come back next year .congrats on your new baby . Try to visit some of the hill stations in western and eastern ghats . Munnar,araku,ooty etc
Thank you!
you can invest sone time in Himachal Pradesh beautiful state you want to relax feel comfortable there are some hot springs
hot springs sound ace
Please visit North East India seven sisters of state
Amazon ❤️🤩
thank you
welcome
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@TheGirlOnABike iam watching your vlog right now -himalayan series
Welcome to India. I hope you enjoy your travel but please keep away from shady areas especially rural sides of Jharkhand, UP, etc.
thank you
they are following lord HRTC 😂
apart from joke, please share your true opinions on how himalayan450 performed on every aspect on your journey. so till then have a geat journey & love from himachal 💚🤟
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Littering on road is not allowed ......refrain from it......
At no point did I leave litter, just the odd wee haha
Your channel engine start today's growth 📈
thank you
Woo!
well come india sister
He is peeing side of the road & everyone okey with that
If any Indian pee side of the road in UK then it will become issue
Jgah to dekhle bhai
Apne log to market m bhi Kone p moot dete h
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👋 thanks for watching
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thank you
I'm glad it was only cordite and not gun powder
Haha fair lol
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Hehe
Trouble with doing a poo when wearing high boots and riding trousers it all gets a bit complicated trying to get everything down far enough to do the business and sit on the toilet, he he he, one of life’s little challenges.😊😊😊😊😊
😅😅 hehe we have all had these struggles definitely, it is part of the motorcycle lifestyle lol
You had meet the largest motovloger
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Waiting for your Tour
IslamAbad To khanjrab pass tour Amazing for bikers
Love from pakistan
Thanks for watching, maybe one day I will get the chance
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Hello Mam,
I am not your RUclips channel follower or subscribe and just saw your thumbnail with bike in India.
I am from India, Pune city and just wanted to say that be safe while riding alone in India .. the crime rates are high and would be great if you ride with someone and not alone.
Thank you. I rode with my husband and girlfriend. We were safe
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thank you
Venessa, are you sure that you're pregnant? With all that Himalayan food, it could turn out to be huge gas! Just in case it is, make sure you don't light up the cigars! 😂😂😂😂
HAHA that's made me laugh
The himalyan girl
Noraly with 15 years less
Indian army is gonna build roads there, no matter what. Life and security of 1.4 billion matter the most not the pleasure of motorbikers. Envinormentalists can shove up their chinese hidden agenda somewhere else.
haha fair!
You should not put music in the video, It's feel so anoying to ears
oh sorry to hear that, thank you for the feedback
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thank you
Never ever does she give credit to people who maintain these roads in such inhospitable areas... selfish rider
Wow, this could not be more true, I have no idea what makes you think that but I have such admiration and praise for the hard workers out there on the roads, and the incredible rate at which they are working, the harsh weather conditions, the long hours they are all putting in is extremely admirable and I made that very clear. So please don't make such judgemental comments. Thanks for watching
Please don’t visit India as a lady tourist it’s definitely not safe at all and very very risky.
We were two girls with our husband too so felt safe. thank you for the convern
People like you are the reason why society is not safe for women.. All people were not like you ...you..you assholle
10:38 Chapri BC, Gawaar Saale.
oh
@@TheGirlOnABike Haven't said anything wrong about You. You won't Understand it but Indians Would. Hope you had a great Time here
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i go to indian style toilet if I go for trip,
hehe
The guy being is the most Indian thing you guys did on this trip😂😂 and you filmed him take shot down the mountain is just epic🤣
haha thanks dude