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praveen sahu A R I D E R | A N D A O W N E R O F P U L S E 8 G Y M H Y D E R A B A D
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I N T R A V E L & L I F E S T Y L E S E C T I O N IN THIS MAGAZINE ISSUE 04 | APRIL 2019
MY POINT OF VIEW INTERVIEW CURRENT AFFAIRS TRAVEL & From the editor's Interview of a rider. Universal Basic LIFESTYLE desk. Income Acid Attack Victims
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WHY I RIDE ? especially solo.
What do I think about riding? And why I ride ? Is tough to explain, because riding is not just an experience or a commuting mean, but I believe riding motorcycle represents lifestyle, a lifestyle of adventure, a lifestyle of travel, a lifestyle of brotherhood, a lifestyle MY of togetherness, a lifestyle of fashion, a lifestyle of social awareness, a lifestyle of parity, and a lifestyle of soulfulness.
POINT OF I agree and want to make it very clear that, riding motorcycle is a subjective experience, and it's distinct between commuters and VIEW riders. It's the easy and cheapest mean of travel thats why many people prefer commuting via motorcycles but its also the best B Y R A H U L M E H T A medium to explore and to know yourself too. The question is How ? F O U N D E R | C E O | E D I T O R O F B I K E R S C L U B & M A G A Z I N E Commuters have a route pattern, they travel A to B, whereas riders has destination fixed or sometimes its not, so its more challenging and fun, and more of it to explore new routes, places and culture. I am not saying only riders can explore or make different connections, travellers and bag-packers does it too, but riders have more freedom when it comes to travel and ride to the remote and exotic places.
There are riders who rides in a group and some rides solo, group riding makes you discipline rider, and they follow particular pattern in riding, but in solo riding, it's about you and your soulmate (bike). I prefer solo riding mostly, because, it's kind of meditation, it's all about detaching yourself from all the stress and anxieties from your routine life and hit the road with soulful ride.
When you are riding solo, you preferably get time to spend some time with yourself with the freedom of your travel and stoppage,
And that too without fixing any destinations sometimes, solo riding gives an opportunity to talk to yourself, detox yourself by blending it with nature, it's kind a vibration what nature gives you by trying to know and talking to yourself, you find amazing potential within you, which will not only strengthen you physically but also mentally too.
I want to quote a very famous saying amongst riders "SOMETIMES YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHER BUT SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE YOU FIND YOURSELF" and it's true with every word.
Taking solo rides, be it short or long, lets you discover new places without any biased opinion of others, you get your own experience by exploring the places. You get time to explore the beauty of nature and observe all the meaningful details which we never observe when we are riding in groups or travelling by any other mediums, you get freedom to spend some quality and meaningful time wherever you wanna spend. And most of it you get quality time to think about your problems and future by detaching yourself from the problems you are going through, and when you do that you usually find concrete solutions.
But I again say it's very subjective experience. Solo riding is kind of meditation but if you ride below the speed of 50 km/h. So I quote "IF YOU WANNA KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR POTENTIALS THEN TRY RIDING SOLO ONCE A MONTH" you will notice lots of changes in yourself, your perception towards life will get more constructive and focused. RIDER OF THE MONTH
RIDING EXPERIENCE
HYDERABAD - VARDHA - NAGPUR - HYDERABAD CONQUERED IN MAY 2015 my first ever solo ride on RE CLASSIC 350 (I named it SHAURYA) P R A V E E N S A H U total 1100 kms (to and fro) RIDER AND ENTREPRENEUR RIDER MANIA GOA VISITED IN NOV 2015, 2016, 2017 ABOUT ME Hyderabad - Goa on RE CLASSIC 350 (SHAURYA) BORN IN HYDERABAD total 1500 kms (to and fro) DOB: 21ST JULY 1982 NANDED BULLETEERS MEET BLOOD GROUP: AB - VISITED IN MAY 2016 Hyderabad - Nanded - Vardha - Hyderabad on RE CLASSIC 350 (SHAURYA) EDUCATION total 1000 kms (to and fro)
B.COM FROM UNIDO ANNIVERSARY ST. THOMAS COLLEGE 2016 AUG - Hyderabad - Amravati - Chikaldhara (Mud Valley) - 900 kms (to & fro) 2017 AUG - Hyderabad - Yavatmal - Hyderabad - 800 kms (to & fro)
RIDING GROUP HYDERABAD - ARAKU VALLEY CONQUERED IN AUG 2017 WANDERERS BULLETEERS SOLO RIDE OF HYDERABAD on RE CLASSIC 350 (SHAURYA) total 1500 kms (to and fro) RIDING TAG SPITI VALLEY - LEH - LADAKH RIDE SAFE - RIDE DABAKE CONQUERED IN 21 DAYS | 30TH MAY 2018 TO 20TH JUNE 2018
Group ride with 20 riders Hyderabad - Nagpur - Agra - Delhi - Shimla - Lahul - Spiti Valley - Leh - Ladak - Srinagar - Jammu - Ludhiana - Delhi - Agra - Nagpur - Hyderabad RE CLASSIC 350 (VEER) total 7100 kms (to and fro)
MANY MORE YET TO COME... T H E I N T E R V I E W PRAVEEN SAHU
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BC: How did you start riding? BC: What made you want to ride a And how long have you been bike? Have you made any long riding? distance trips with it yet? PS: I learned riding when I was PS: I started riding as fun on in 7th standard. I rode my weekends but my role model Mr elder brother's SUZUKI Lalit Jain (founder & admin of SHOTGUN without his WANDERERS BULLETEERS OF permission as I didn't have my HYDERABAD), Mr Sachin Bramhe driving license. I got my DL in (founder of UNIDO RC, Nagpur) 2010. I rode my friend vishal inspired me to ride more & more tuli's ROYAL ENFIELD on the beautiful roads of India. THUNDERBIRD which gave me Yes, I did many long distance trips adrenaline rush & after which I with "SHAURYA" which includes, made my mind to buy RE. So after a long wait I bought RE Hyd - Ngp - Hyd (1000 kms) classic 350 which I named "SHAURYA" in Nov 2014 & in Hyd - Araku valley - Lambasingi Jan 2015, I joined one of the (also known as shimla of AP) - Hyd oldest & prestigious riding (1400 kms) club in India WANDERERS - BULLETEERS OF Hyd - Goa - Mahabaleshwar - Hyd HYDERABAD & this was the (1700 kms) turning point of my life. Since then I never turned back & Hyd - Ngp - Agra - Delhi - Shimla - kept riding. Lahul - Spiti valley - Leh - Ladakh - Srinagar - Jammu - Punjab - Delhi - BC: How many bikes you Agra - Ngp - Hyd (7100 kms in 21 own? Which is your favourite days). bike? Why? PS: I own three bikes which BC: How do you plan a new ride? includes Honda Unicorn, TVS What are the basic things you Jupiter & my beast keep in your mind when you plan a "SHAURYA", which is my new ride? And how do you select favourite of all, as it pulsates your routes? me whenevr I sit on it. PS: First we (me & my biker friends) select a destination & we BC: Any particular bike you make a plan accordingly. The DISLIKE? things we keep in our mind when PS: I love each & every we plan a ride are machine which moves my soul on 2 wheels.
Health of ourselves Bikes condition, as breakdowns can ruin the whole plan Number of days in hand Condition of roads & weather And most important Vitamin M (money)
BC: Any new long distance ride are you planning? PS: Yes, to explore south India is on top in my bucket list.
BC: What do you prefer SOLO ride or GROUP ride? Why? PS: I prefer both as both have something new to TEACH every time.
BC: Most memorable ride till date and why? Who was with you at that time? PS: Of course riding to MECCA of bikers LEH LADAKH will always be near to my heart till my last breath. There is no reason to ask "Why" to this ride, this was a dream ride, and this is a dream ride of every biker in the world. My favourite Mr Sachin Bramhe along with his club UNIDO RC & fellow riders were with me on that ride, who all supported & motivated me during the ride.
BC: Would you ride a different type of bike, i.e Cruiser if have a Sport bike or Sport bike if you have a Cruiser? PS: Of course Yes! will always look forward to ride any machine which moves my soul on 2 wheels.
BC: If you have to pick one protective gear before hitting on the road, what would it be? Jacket, Helmet, Gloves...? PS: Helmet! As it is a basic protective gear to wear whenever we sit on a 2 wheeler.
BC: What's your dream bike and or next bike? PS: it's "HONDA GOLDWING", it's the dream bike of most bikers! and probably my next bike will be RE INTERCEPTOR 650cc. BC: Do you think, because of social media platforms many people started riding? Or do you believe it's about BC: What type of rider do you think you are? coolness in riding? Or people have really started (Aggressive, Conservative, Point A-B) please showing passion about riding? Or means of elaborate? entertainment is changing, people prefer riding over PS: None of the above, I'm a kind of biker who movies and restaurants? loves each & every moment I ride on my bike PS: Every individual have their own perspective, when I hit the road. according to me all of the above keeps motivating all of us in different ways. BC: What made you want to ride and commit to the motorcycle lifestyle? any regrets? Does BC: What's your point of view on breaking rules in riding your family support your passion of riding? or disciplinary riding? PS: The unconditional love, support & respect PS: From my point of view breaking rules is not good as from the biker fraternity made me to ride more they have been made for our safety. & more. I don't have any regrets. Yes, my family is my strength. They supported me at each & every moment when I needed them in my life. BC: Do you know any bikerni (female rider)? What suggestions do you wanna give it to them? PS: I know quite a few bikernis in the riding fraternity. I want to suggest them to be safe & ride safe & I wish them to fulfil their dreams beyond their restrictions.
BC: "Bikers Brotherhood or Sisterhood" do you believe in this most used and famous words in bikers community? PS: Absolutely yes! Because of it only I'm standing here.
BC: According to you, what's the difference between commuters and riders, as they both ride motorcycles? PS: As per me, commuter rides to earn their bread but a rider rides to fulfil his passion.
BC: OHH!! that's a super answer..!!!
BC: Do you have any goals in biking? If yes then share. PS: Ultimately the goal of every biker is to be HAPPY whenever he rides & I wish may God keep me HAPPY lifelong.
BC: Do you think Riding Motorcycle has an advantage over the cagers (car commuters)? PS: Yes, as there is a saying that "2 wheels moves the soul & 4 wheels moves the body".
BC: Riding or OFF road riding, what do you enjoy the Ride Safe.. most? PS: both to the fullest. Ride Dabake.. BC: What advice do you wish you knew, when you first started out riding? PS: That once we start riding it becomes an addiction.
BC: We have observed, Families of riders always fears - PRAVEEN SAHU for their sons or daughters when they go for LDR. What you have to say about this? PS: every family is concerned about their loved ones. even I would be worried when my kids will be on the BC: Have you came across any wanna be riders? road one day. PS: Yes & they taught me many things in different ways. BC: Regarding those who don't practice ATGATT (ALL THE GEARS ALL THE TIME), what do you feel about BC: Have you ever come across to any girl or them? Do you encourage it? What do you think about woman who wants to learn geared bikes and join safety measures? bikers community? PS: no, I never. It's all about the life on a road. A biker PS: Yes, my better half, my wife Prapti J. should know minimum parameters of safety when he is going to ride. I am ATGATT rider. BC: What do you feel or say about those girls or women who wants to become a rider? BC: Have you ever rode to any bike events? which is PS: being a biker I will always appreciate & support your favourite event? Why? their willingness towards the passion of riding. PS: Yes, I have been to many bike events but the most favourite of all will be the combined anniversary BC: Do you feel, a female rider faces more celebration of WANDERERS & UNIDO. We call this challenges in riding than a male riders? Why? duo as UNIWANDERERS. PS: NO, I suppose if they good knowledge about the condition of their bikes & routes, male & female doesn't matter. TM RIDE with PRIDE
BC: When you are out for ride (LDR), how do you manage your home? PS: Ha Ha Ha it's the toughest one, I have to balance my family by taking them to a vacation & then I reveal my ride plans in those vacation trips so they can't deny my ride plans. Trust me it works..
BC: OHH !!! that's a great tip you gave.. All the married riders and our readers, you should try this tricks.
BC: When do you think you'll stop riding? Anytime soon? PS: I will keep riding till my last breath.
BC: Any piece of advice do you want to give it to other riders who are starting out riding. PS: my advice will be ride like a PRO (in terms of safety) & enjoy each & every moment of riding like a Novice.
BC: We know it's really a painful topic to revisit, but have you ever gone down? Any accidents? PS: BY God's grace I never met with accidents till date but escaped thrice.
BC: Anything else you'd still to do on a bike? Like a riders bucket list? Any dream rides? PS: Yes, Of course there are many bucket list rides to achieve, one of them is exploring the south India which I will be doing soon.
BC: In one line, If you want to say or quote about Riding Motorcycles.. PS: Ride Safe, Ride Dabake.
BC: Last but not the least, what do you think about Bikers Club? PS: Every biker must follow BIKERS CLUB app & the magazine. The founder Mr Rahul Mehta is doing a tremendous job to make it more and more user friendly & enjoyable as well.
BIKERS CLUB: Thanks Praveen for sharing and giving us your time and views on biking. We wish you lots of adventurous & fun rides 2019 & hope you ride your dream routes soon. PRAVEEN SAHU: Thank you BIKERS CLUB for having me on your magazine cover and inside.
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MOTORBIKING - A PSYCHOLOGICAL FACT
When you ask motorcyclist why they ride, you'll get a variety of answers. Some love to ride for the speed, others the camaraderie, and others say they love the freedom of the open road. Whatever the rationale, though, there's always one thing that brings riders together: the joy of becoming one with your machine.
To be honest you cannot explain or justify others unless you start riding yourself..
One of my favourite lines: "Boys Ride Bikes, Men Ride Machine" When I say this line, I already feel associated with my machine which I ride & gives me an instant Adrenaline Kick..
A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D A N D C O P I R I G H T E D @ B I K E R S C L U B N E T W O R K P R I V A T E L I M I T E D . Some riders describe this feeling as "Having the total unification of mind, 18 body and situation awareness riding commands of you can have a meditative & somewhat spiritual effect" whereas some describe it as "there is a visceral difference between riding comfortably inside a vehicle and being propelled upon it, holding on while it goes about its merry business carrying you forward".
On the surface, these are very different descriptions of riding. But underlying both of these descriptions is the idea that you and your motorcycle are somehow connected spiritually, viscerally.
The first time I felt this sense of connectedness, it was during my school days when I used to watch American TV serial "StreetHawk" which was based on a crime fighter biker & his super machine.. It was fascinating to me and I was hooked on Biking. I started dreaming of Kawasaki Ninja bike which was beyond my reach at that point of time but I bought Kawasaki RTZ100 (lol).. and started riding in Shillong when I was in 11th standard, I was happy.. Post that I got busy with my job, there was a gap of 10 years when I could not get a chance to ride. However when I became capable, I saw Royal Enfield Thunderbird and got hooked to it. I bought it & started riding, even joined a riding club..
The first time I felt this sense of connectedness, I knew that I'm gonna ride again. I didn't worry about what people will say that I'm trying to become a rider at this age.. I just started. People had Along with my riding. Both Dopamine, endorphin and that apprehensions about me compliment each other very serotonin - are produced by when I had joined the club well. You get to capture the endocrine system. Not "will he be able to cope up nature all those all of these chemicals are & match with our speed?" undiscovered places and released at the same time Although they never let me nature beauty at it's best. and each has a different feel down and did welcome outcome. However, more of me to the club; but I could It's patently obvious to riders these chemicals are sense their feelings, But that riding a motorcycle produced when we look very soon they realized that makes you happy, but did forward to doing something age does not matter when it you realize it's all got to do we enjoy, we get up early, comes to fulfil your dreams with chemicals in the brain? we go outside in the & passion. Age is no bar to sunshine and fresh air, we become a rider.. I became a According to a Psychologist challenge ourselves, we very known rider in the and reborn rider Sharon meditate, we concentrate on community in no time. Ledger - "There are more an activity that requires skill than 10,000 chemical and generally do things that Not to brag yourself but it reactions going on in the motivate us, "That pretty definitely gives you a brain every second" much sounds like positive outlook. Also I was motorbiking to me". able to fulfil my other The chemicals that make you passion "Photography" feel happy - oxytocin, So when you get up early anticipating a good ride, already dopamine is starting to send happy signals to the brain. Different combinations of the chemicals come into play as you ride, she says. Add a bit of adrenalin and it's like a happy cocktail for the brain.
She also says that an increase in serotonin can reduce depression. You can increase your serotonin levels with fresh air, mild exercise and even morning sunlight, all of which you get on a ride. It won't cure depression, but will help people cope.
MOTORBIKING has topped a nationwide poll on happiness according to the survey of 1514 people from across the UK, conducted by leading survey organisation ICM on behalf of Gardeners' World.
They tried to find out what hobbies make people happy. When asked the question: "How satisfied are you with your life nowadays?", Motorbiking received the most amount of 'strong positive' responses, ahead of Fishing with the second largest number of responses and Running., Swimming, Driving and Camping which had the third largest number of responses.
When asked the question: "To what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?" Motorbiking again received the most amount of 'strong positive' responses, ranking higher than Camping and Fishing. Of all the hobbies listed, Cycling received the lowest amount of 'strong positive' results in this question. Motorbiking also ranked highly in the survey's 'Well being Index' which showed motorcycling as having the largest number of responses in the 'strong positive' category.
The survey also showed that 69% of people said that their outdoor hobby makes them happy, compared to 31% indoor.
Those without any hobbies consistently ranked lower in the survey results than any other hobby listed. Sol if you don't have a hobby, the answer is simple: get on two wheels!
RIDING NOT ONLY MAKES MEN AND WOMEN HAPPY, BUT ALSO MAKE THEM FEEL BOLD & SEXY
The Southern California online dating service asked about 3000 members (1900 men and 1100 women) "Is Harley your favourite motorcycle brand" and 31% of women said yes, compared with 19% men.
American dating service, Biker Kiss, says Harley has higher sex appeal for women than men and make them look Bold & Sexy. The most common answer to the question was that Harley motorcycles are "gorgeous and expensive". According to the survey in Southern California, one dating club member said: "I love it when I am on a Harley. It gives you all the attention you want." Another said: "It's not about being pretentious or anything, or like I'm doing it out of vanity. I just love it deep down."
But here's the thing - riding a motorbike not only makes them look bold & sexy but also makes the women more independent, eye turner & earn respect when they ride either in a group or independent.
5 MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE
We hear about the dangers of riding a motorcycle all too often but rarely are the physical and, more importantly, the mental benefits spoken about. Some of the benefits are obvious, others not so much. These are the reasons you feel so good after you take the long way home.
1. Positive Outlook
That feeling of pure joy after a long ride, something every motorcyclist can relate to. The reason we feel so happy is pretty simple; every twist of the wrist releases adrenaline which, in turn, releases endorphins. These 'feel good' hormones improve our mood, increase pleasure and minimize pain. So, endorphins give us that joyous feeling but, after a ride, there's also that sense of relief, like a weight has been lifted. This is similar to mindfulness meditation: Body position, speed, road position - on a motorcycle you're constantly analyzing and adjusting depending on the situation. This ties us into the present moment, and means our minds have no room for worries about money, jobs or any other day-to-day problems. You're fully engaged while riding. This is why your mind is like a blank slate when you throw your leg off after a long ride.
2. Cognitive Function
If someone had told me I could increase my cognitive function while grinning from ear to ear with joy, I'd probably have told them to go sell crazy somewhere else. But a scientific study, conducted by Ryuta Kawashima, who partnered with Yamaha Japan and Tohoku University, found exactly that. Riding a motorcycle improves your cognitive function, by as much as 50%. This is down to the fact that riding a motorcycle requires a high level of alertness and rapid problem solving. According to Kawashima, "the driver's brain gets activated by riding motorbikes." 3. Core & Neck Strength 4. No more Squats
The day after their first long Riding motorcycle requires ride, many motorcyclist you to constantly move report the same aches and around on the bike, gripping pain - muscles in our necks with your thighs and knees. are always at the top of the These movements list. Wearing a helmet for a strengthen your thighs and few hours a day would in turn, strengthen your strengthen your neck knees. regardless, throw wind blast into the equation and The Muscles in the thighs you've got a real neck are used to keep the patella workout. This is especially and other bones in the knee true for those who ride in place. Since the without a windshield. movements are low-impact, people who suffer knee or You still need to make sure thigh pains describe riding your motorcycle fits you a motorcycle as a kind of correctly, as constantly physical therapy. cranking or straining your neck will have a negative For those lucky enough not impact in the long run. This to have those problems, means checking the riding can help you stay handlebars, seating injury free. position and foot pegs are right for your 5. Burn Some Calories measurements. Riding a Yes, you can burn a motorcycle requires lots of substantial number of muscles to work together calories while a riding a but your core ties motorcycle - the gift that everything together. just keeps giving.
Every manoeuvre you make Those who like to get dirty on a motorcycle involves can burn up to 600 calories the use of your core, per hour of intense especially low-speed Even pillions on sport bikes can motocross riding. Stick to manoeuvres. The burn up to 50 calories per hour. the streets and you can movements are low-impact But, unfortunately, pillions on burn between 200-300 and relatively low intensity cruisers and tourers aren't likely to calories per hour, so it's something you may see their calorie expenditure go up. especially if you ride with not notice but, if you've some vigour. been riding for a while, your article by Bharat Vatsa core will be stronger. social network and bikers club
What is social network ? As we all know, in the times of Facebook and Instagram After internet live feeds and connectivity reached to a next this question is irrelevant but to define, it is the network of level, i don't need to explain that, we all are experiencing social interactions and personal relationships. It is a this today. dedicated website or a mobile application which enables users to communicate with each other sharing images, We need social network because of globalisation, global videos, status and whereabouts, friends can see it, share it trade, to tap in to global market and more of all person to person connectivity, yes of course mobile plays a big role and respond to it. in but without internet and social apps mobile phones are useless. Social network platforms represents the lifestyle of people, like what they do, their interest etc etc.. in simple words it's What is the future of social network ? the platform to show off and showcase your lifestyle as well as to peep in to your friends lifestyle. The future is niche social network. In current digital revolution era, data is king, and those who have specific Why we need social network ? targeted data then they will create wonders. In support of With this internet era, life is changing quickly. Let's put it this AI, AR and VR is coming and also IOT's as well. this way, before and after internet. combination of these all will lead us to 4th digital industrial Before internet world seems very far away, one could not revolution. see or hear about happenings in other countries and one's own country, i mean to say there were no live feeds and connectivities excepts for news papers and televisions. What is bikers club ?
BC is a social network platform for all the bikers who loves riding bikes, be it passionate riders, commuters, long distance riders, super bike riders or economic bike riders. BC does not only believes in bikers brotherhood / sisterhood but also believes in community of bikers who are known by their passion for bikes and their love for rides, no matter what they ride, as long as they are bikers they can be a member of BIKERS CLUB. Also BC gives periodical offers wherein users can ride their bikes and earn cash backs or rewards.
Why we need a social network like bikers club ?
As we all know we have giants in social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram, riders share their rides on both the platforms then why we need bikers club ? Being a biker myself I found out biking is just not only about rides and bikes but it's a lifestyle which needed to be explored more and for that we not only require social network platform but also we need features which is designed dedicatedly for bikers. I know it's a niche community but this niche community is bigger than any other niche and many tech giants have neglected this community, thats why we need bikers club which provides social network platform including riding features in it.
How does it work and what makes it different than other platforms ?
It's simple like other social networking platforms, just download the app and register, create your profile, add your bike which you ride, thats it. but it has few added biking features which makes it different from any other social network platform. Also BC provides periodically PAYTM CASH every month for 10 days, you ride you bike and earn paytm cash in your paytm wallet. BC has tie up with ambulance and police headquarters of 150 countries, in case of emergency you have to push SOS button in the app, and as per your pre added contact numbers the SMS will be delivered to them with map location, so that they can come and help you out. There are many other features currently under development which will be launched or updated soon. 06 NOTIFICATION
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07 FRIENDS FEATU Bikers suggestion & Group suggestion.
08 SOS RES Emergency service in case of accidents, bad weather, bike breakdown, harassment & call police. One can add up to 3 numbers of theirs for emergency contact. 01 NAVIGATION 09 KILOMETER LOGS SOLO, MyTrip, Group Trip and Offline SOLO navigation logs, MyTrip logs, Group Trip logs & Offline 02 SOCIAL NETWORK kms logs.
Wall, status, photos, pit stop, 10 MY GROUPS blogs, HiFive, badges, comments, hashtags, share, Create your own group Or join camera & gallery, share to any existing group. external apps 11 TRENDING GROUPS 03 COMMUNICATION Top 10 trending groups Voice Chats according to kms travelled by group members. 04 PROFILE 12 UTILITIES DP, cover photo, add bikes, kms counter, view my old post Reminders to renew Insurance, & blogs. PUC, Oil change and Tyre change, one can set up the 05 SEARCH reminders. Normal & Advance search for ...and many more yet to come bikers near you. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE APP COMPANIES AND VISION
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Waheeda says: People who are always remembered for the talent they possess stand as a constant reminder and motivation for me to always do something out of the box, to never be the same, to always explore all possibilities and push myself to the limits. Easier said than done, everything requires compromises and a great support system to back up. More so a platform that best recognizes your talent and appreciates it. I have been lucky enough to have been given those opportunities where my talents were not only appreciated but also have been an inspiration to others.... These are few of many things that define who I really am however these are not the only things that keeps me happy and motivated. My heart goes out to everyone who has been a part of my journey. For everyone who was in this with me in not only my good times but also my bad ones, I am grateful to them in ways I cannot covey and feeling I cannot express. for everyone who believed in me and gave me an opportunity are the ones I look up to and admire everyday of my life.
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What is UBI? Targeted welfare schemes. As every individual receive basic income, it promotes efficiency by Universal Basic Income is a periodic unconditional cash reducing wastage in government transfers. This would transfer to every citizen of the country. Wherein also help in reducing corruption. Considerable gains economic or social background of any citizen is not could be achieved in terms of bureaucratic costs and taken into consideration. It's key feature is that it is a time by replacing many of the social sector schemes direct cash transfer and not kind transfer like most of with UBI. As economic survey points out, transferring existing schemes which the people are not able to avail basic income directly into bank accounts will increase due to lack of awareness. This would also reduce the demand for financial services. This would help pilferage of cash in the system and put an end to banks to invest in the expansion of their service unwanted red-tapism of the executives. UBI would also network, which is very important for financial inclusion. help the government in reducing the wealth gap and also Under some circumstances, UBI could promote greater in elimination of poverty and inequality. As human labor productivity. For example, agriculture labourers who is being substituted by technology, there will be reduced own small patch of land and earlier used to work in wage income and reduced purchasing power. UBI will others' farm for low wages, can now undertake farming compensate for reduced purchasing power. on their own land. In long term, this will reduce the percentage of unused land and helps in increasing How UBI works? agriculture productivity. Under UBI, only those with zero income will receive the full benefits in net terms. For those, who earn additional What are the cons of UBI? income over the basic income, the net benefits will taper According to World Bank, in India, there are only 20 off through taxation. So even though the basic income is ATMs for every one lakh adult population. Nearly one- universal, only the poor will receive the full benefits. third of the Indian adults remain unbanked. With such a There would be drastic changes in the way government state of financial service infrastructure and financial spends its revenue generated from taxation and other inclusion, it would be difficult for the people to access sources. Currently, Government spends its revenue on their benefits. Financing the 'guaranteed minimum various services as well as on subsidies. It also works income' would be another challenge. There are chances on the basis of government primarily stepping off from that UBI would become an add-on to existing subsidies service delivery. rather than replace them. There is no guarantee that the additional income will be spent on education, health etc, What are the advantages of UBI? there are chances that the money will be spent on 'temptation goods' such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs etc. First, UBI would give individuals freedom to spend the Given the large population size, the fiscal burden on money in a way they choose. In other words, UBI government would be high. Also as Economic Survey strengthens economic liberty at an individual level. This 2016-17 noted, once implemented, it may become would help them to choose the kind of work they want to difficult for the government to wind up a UBI in the case do, rather than forcing them to do unproductive work to of failure. If the UBI is funded by higher taxes, especially meet their daily requirements. Universal Basic Income by the indirect taxes, it will result in inflation. This, in would be a sort of an insurance against unemployment turn, will reduce the purchasing power of the people and and hence helps in reducing poverty. UBI will result in lowers the value of the amount transferred. A equitable distribution of wealth. As explained above, 'guaranteed minimum income' might reduce only poor will receive the full net benefits. Increased the availability of workers in some sectors which are income will increase the bargaining power of individuals, necessary but unattractive and raise the wages of such as they will no longer be forced to accept any working works. For example, the wages of agriculture labour conditions. UBI is easy to implement. Because of its might increase due to non-availability of workers willing universal character, there is no need to identify the to work in others farm. beneficiaries - which is a common problem in
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You don't know what you are capable of.. Give yourself a chance
You don't know what you are capable of !! We always generally believe that this is not my cup of tea and underestimate our capabilities, and stop trying. We don't even try think beyond our understandings but believe me we humans have a gift and capabilities which is so immensely powerful that we can do anything if we want to, we can think beyond imagination, remember it seems impossible before anything we start of. In this universe human brains are the biggest mystery, and human brains knows everything, It's just we never try to explore it.
It seems always impossible before it's done Anything which we think beyond our capacity always seems impossible but believe me if we can conceive it then we can definitely achieve it. There were so many examples in past which seemed impossible when it was conceived but after many years of hard work and experiments, humans have finally achieved that. So never be afraid of thinking beyond your capabilities because our brains are capable of everything, it's just we limit ourselves. You are alive You have a purpose You are unique The biggest creation of universe This world is filled with lots of We often say "I can't do this or do is LIFE. We humans have opportunities and mysteries, that" or that't not me. You know progressed since ages, we have every creation has a purpose, the we all are different than each had many discoveries in past and entire universe functioning with a other, we all have different there will be many in future. The purpose, if you see a small insect abilities and we all have all the word LIFE itself says many things, is also contributing its role in capabilities to achieve that. you are in this world and living ecosystem of universe. We that means you are here to do humans also has a big role in this It's always our belief system, and something, Life brings many ecosystem, but unlike other it's our ability to see the world opportunities and difficulties but creatures we are gifted with differently. we are generally so tied up in choices, so it's always our solving difficulties that we ignore choices whatever is happening "Nothing new would the opportunities what life gives around us. us and when we realizes the ever be created or opportunity and not doing any You always have choice whatever actions towards it just because of you are doing and whatever is invented without questioning our abilities and coming in future, your choices capabilities, we question the creates the directions for you, but someone looking at creations of our creator. choices comes if you know the purpose of your life, I mean if you things differently." Life is not just about living in herd know your purpose then you can but living up from herd and lead make your choices or else you will Whichever inventions happened in them in to beautiful future. There be living on other people's our civilization, happened is a reason behind every life and purposes. because someone had a gut to everyone is created equal but its see or imagine differently than the choice of individual to make Once you know your purpose then others be it aeroplane, telephone, best out of it, for e.g You have a work towards it and always electricity, gravity and what not.. motorcycle, now it's your choice remember "you have all the how to use it, be it race, ride or capabilities to fulfil your purpose." So always think differently to find commuting and what not. something different. Thoughts are like clouds The biggest mystery of life is human brains and its thought process. The neurons of our brains acts as the sender and receptors of thought waves, it catches the frequencies of thought waves.
Whatever we think and release the energy that stays in the universe in the form of waves, for e.g, thoughts are like clouds, it travels everywhere, whoever matches the frequency of those thoughts can download them in brains.
There is no such idea that no one has ever thought till today. It all depends after receiving the thought or idea what you do with it.
So always be receptive to catch the thoughts from the cloud and act on it. Thoughts becomes things If your brain can receive thoughts then it can definitely work on it too. So if you think you have a great idea and no one has ever thought about it then you are wrong, the thought on which you are working on or excited about, it's the same thought someone has already grabbed it or grabbing it. The important here is how fast you convert that thought in to things. There are so many instances in past that so many people "Don't chase after success, chase after were working on the same idea but it always capability. If you are capable of one who delivers it fast and first rest all are improvisations. anything, then success will be chasing you."
Don't doubt yourself, work your ass off Never doubt yourself, ideas and thoughts are always raw, it requires lot of work on it before it shapes in to final product. We in general have tendency to give up in early stages of idea because of may be lot of work has to be done on that idea or may be we doubt our abilities. Believe me its okay to get nervous, its okay to doubt your ability sometimes but it's not okay to give up before you try for it. Those who have achieved something in life or are successful in life, they were or are like us, they doubted themselves but they never gave up and worked their ass off to achieve it. Everything is possible if you work on it hard. will work on it and you will either Believe in your idea Learn and Hire working for him or doing nothing. If your dream which is and be passionate You cannot have all the seen by you in wide awake state knowledge within you, so of your mind then universe is about it always be open to learn from giving you omens to work on it others have discussions, read Believe and passion these two and it will help you to achieve it. words seems simple but hard to and research regarding follow. Analyse your idea when whatever you are on it. it first came to you, work on it Learning is the best way to Rise above and and if you think its good and shape your idea properly. make a better world workable then start believing in There is a difference between it, remember if you don't believe Rise above your fears and learning and executing. in your idea then no one will, failures, everybody fails, it's okay Learning gives you knowledge and be passionate about it, it to have fears but it's not okay to about the things you are requires lot of failures to get give up on fears. You have all unaware of but execution success, no one in this world capacity to rise above every fear requires expertise and have ever succeeded without and hurdles and make a better experience. So in a company or having passion for it. So it's world to live in. in a team you cannot be a very important to have passion No one has ever achieved master of all, so it's important for your idea or work you do. anything without conquering their to hire people ho can help you The more passionate you are fears and remember the facilities with your dream to achieve it about your work and idea the in this world which we are using, with their knowledge and more motivated you will be and it was dreamt by someone, who expertise. the more motivated you will be worked on it rigorously to make it people will believe in you and possible, it seemed impossible your idea too. Our belief Be a day dreamer then but it is reality now. systems works like magic, if you have a strong belief for If you have a dream which is "Use your capabilities to something, that shows in your not letting you sleep in nights make this world better, personality and attitude and you then thats it, you should take it radiate that in others belief seriously, because universe has and you will not only feel system. So run after passion, its own funny way of working. alive, others will be glad rest other things will Believe me if you don't work on automatically fall in place. your dream then someone else that you are here, too."
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DISCLAIMER: This is an imaginary story, and we have articulate this section keeping in acid attack victims in mind, in any way, we do not wish to infringe privacy of acid attack victims, and we do support the movement & campaign of "Stop Acid Attack Violence". If someone finds any resemblance in this story with someone real is sheerly coincidental. DO I NOT DESERVE A BETTER LIFE? IT BURNT MY FACE, NOT MY DREAMS
I M A Y L O O K U G L Y B U T I A M N O L E S S T A L E N T E D A N D C A P A B L E T H A N A N Y O F Y O U
November 13th 2014 | Muzaffarnagar | Uttar Pradesh It was in the morning 7:00 am, I woke up early than usual, I studied till 2:00 am for my last paper of law, it was a special day for my family because today, there was a family who were coming to see me for my marriage, I knew this guy since my childhood, he was a kind a guy whom I always wanted to marry. We were all prepared to welcome them, at 10:00 am the family came, both family greeted each others, I was told to talk with this guy in a separate room, after a some time we came out and told our decision, the boy seemed perfect for me, well educated with practicing lawyer in high court, I seemed very supportive and understanding, both the families agreed on to marriage after six months, and I left for my last exam of 2nd semester. With all happy mood and excitement of getting married of my dream guy after few months, I appeared for the exam which went excellent. Every girl has one best friend with whom they share everything, and I was impatient to tell her about my future, I met her and told her the morning arrangements, soon that word spreaded in the college, as I was famous and a bright student of Law.
But I didn't realize then, there was a rookie kind of student in our college who had a big crush on me, and many times he expressed his feelings to me, and last month I had a big fight with him and slapped him in front of all my friends, he was burning in through a vengeance, this is very common in Uttar Pradesh, I did not pay much attention to it, but when me and my friend passed through him, he and his friends passed some obscene comment on me, and furiously I bumped in to him and tried to slap him, but he hold my hand and started teasing my body, I bit his hand and we managed to fled from there.
We were walking down the street, this guy came all of a sudden from no where on his motorcycles and splashed ACID on my face and ran away, I started screaming till my soul out, the burning sensation was so much, that in few seconds my skin ripped off out of burn, the acid was coming from my mouth and I tried to puke whatever I ate in the morning, my friend too was screaming and asking for help, people came to me and took me to the hospital but till that time my face got entirely burnt, I was semi unconscious, I wasn't able to see but I could hear the sound of beep beep, as if someone was trying to operate on my face, I didn't know what happened next, but when I woke up, I opened my eyes with blurry images, soon I realized, I was left with one eye only, doctors could not save my other eye, my parents came to me crying, I still remember that moment when I asked my father to bring me a mirror but he refused, and when I insisted more, he brought me one, I shattered, and the feelings of revulsion took over completely, I cried..cried and cried.. as if like nothing left in me, I can't forget that moment, when I first encountered my face in the mirror.
My mother used to scold at me when I used to stand hours and hours in front of a mirror admiring my looks and the make up I used to do, but the vengeance of that bastard took my life away from me, but there was nothing I could do, after few days of treatment in the hospital, I got discharged, when I was on the way to my home with my family, I asked my father about the bastard who did this heinous crime, he said he is in the jail and case is been filed, I insisted my father to take me to that jail where he's kept.
My father looked in to my eyes, he soon realized my fearlessness and my eyes were dried like a desert, he took me there where he was kept. He was behind the bars, I rammed to him and removed my scarf, and showed him the crime which he did, he couldn't see me, and turned his eyes off. He just said one word "SORRY", is that it? I asked, will your sorry bring me my face back? Will your repent bring me my life back? Your heinous impotent crime is making you just say SORRY, but what about me? I have to live with it now, soon you will be released from here, but this face will be like this forever, and I came out from there.
As we reached home, I saw that guy whom I was about to get marry with his family, I told him I want to talk with you alone, we went to my room and I showed my face which was covered with the scarf, before he could say something, I looked in to his eyes and said, thanks you came to see me, but I can't marry you, please go ahead with your life and marry one beautiful girl, I don't want to pound myself on anyone, and not you especially, whom I loved. Before he could say NO, I said it, I knew, he came to me to say NO. I can't blame him, nor his family too.. He said one thing I will fight your case and I will see to it that you get justice and he left. I was crying in front of mirror, my father took me in his arms and cried too, I wiped his tears and said, I will complete my law studies and fight for my justice and as well as for those like me.
I Anjali Sharma, a acid attack victim and a lawyer by profession and I fight for oppressed and victimized women, I struggled a lot and faced a lot from society, but my courage brought me here. This is an imaginary story but pain is real, yes we are victimized by radicle people but we are humans and we do deserve a better life, we may look ugly but we are no less talented and capable than any of you, its just we want "ACCEPTANCE" & "OPPORTUNITIES." - a story by RAHUL MEHTA ALL WE WANT IS ACCEPTANCE & OPPORTUNITIES
We are not born like this All we want is acceptance & opportunities We are not born like this, we were as normal as you are. People and the society has to understand that we are humans, and once We are as talented and capable as any one of upon a time, we were as normal as you are you out there, and we can prove this if given a now, we also had dreams.. Dreams of opportunities. Amongst us, some are from everything, life to career, and husband to a professional backgrounds before they were good family. Whatever happened with us, it's attacked, and those who are small towners, not our fault, it's the perverse mindset of few they are also capable too. It's just people don't radicle people, who made us look like this. accept us, whenever we go for job or apply for job, we have been rejected by our face but no body tries to give chance. We say interview us Don't discriminate and if we fail in that, reject us, no problem, but don't reject us like that.
This is the major problem with the society, It's true we look ugly but this ugly face is whenever people sees us, they feel disgust impounded on us by some perverse people, it's about us, they sympathise with us initially but not by our choice. soon they start discriminating us with others and that hurts. Don't demotivate who are We deserve to be happy already demotivated
We also deserve to be happy like any other of Don't demotivate who are already demotivated. you, we are already in a tremendous inferiority We have somehow accepted the reality of our complex, whenever we see a beautiful girl or a fate and the challenges which has came with it couple, we question ourselves, don't I deserve and it's really tough for us to stand up again in to be happy like this, but when we see a life when we know we don't have support, but mirror, we sulk with the reality, but we do have then also by helping each other we try to get dreams and hopes too, that's why we find up somehow, but some people in the society solace with our kind of people, When people keeps reminding us that we are ugly and not and some NGOs comes to us, and they talk worthy. We don't say all are bad, some are good things and cheers us, we feel good and really good and supportive, but some try happy. We want to say one thing here that, to demean us with some really ugly comments. being happy is a choice not a destiny and we So if you can't motivate then don't demotivate have accepted this destiny of ours. us. War with life [To all Acid Attack Victims]
Life may be vey beautiful for you but for us it's She was someone's everyday love. like a war, and believe us, the look in other peoples eyes for us is no less than a bullet in But you choose to! war-zone. You might be struggling with your ambition, job and money but we are struggling with ourselves first then She was someone's faith & dream. society acceptance and if something is left But you choose to! then we think about our career and stuffs.
We are survivors of acid attacks and not untouchables, we are as normal as you guys She was about to live her life. are, ugly face with beautiful heart. But you choose to!
Society has to understand that till the time we were normal, it was okay but after this She was wearing smile on her suddenly we became untouchable. This could happen with anyone. face. But You choose to! So already we are having war with life, so if can't support us then don't complicate it too for us. She was lady of joy & pride. Time is changing, with social But you choose to! media and some NGOs. To burn her, To Destroy Her. We are not saying or complain to society, all are not bad, in fact some are really great human, there are facts that, many of the - by Ali Ameer (A.A) organizations have provided us a job in their company, many NGOs are there who help us.
And today's time with social network and social awareness, lots of people are taking up this issues and one of them is "SHEROES We want justice of this injust HANGOUT."
Only thing we regret the most is, delay in Our faces got burnt, not are justice. Those who have done dreams this heinous crime shall be punished so hard that looking at him nobody every think about doing this again and destroy anybody else's If we get proper support from society and from life and the justice should be quick and fast, government too then we can also fulfil our and there must be a support system also to be dreams too. created that, those victims can't afford justice, then the system should bear all the cost for the justice. SHEROES HANGOUT
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SHEROES WHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP? WHY SHEROES The Sheroes here, are women who have fought to survive after receiving a debilitating blow to their appearance and self-esteem by We want to bring an end to this donation system some members of the society. These women and do not want to continue this for long. So we are on the way to becoming true fighters, who are trying to open up cafes and boutiques for the have the courage to live, work and walk in the survivors as a mean of their daily bread. This midst of the society and force the society to would also act as rehabilitation for the survivors. reevaluate its norms about beauty and appearance. Unlike any other cafe or a general HOPE OF CHANGE restaurant, this one is going to be solely run by the acid attack survivors. It may look small, but change has started to These acid attack survivors come from various happen. 'The Sheroes' Hangout in Agra, is a backgrounds and diverse level of heartwarming story of the significant competences. Being unprivileged some of transformation that is taking place in the lives of them perhaps have never been to a restaurant these young girls and those responsible for putting before. To start with such a project, it is it together. Ritu, Rupa and Neetu and most of indeed essentially needed to develop such a others no longer hide their faces. They wear it like model which can bring out productivity and a medal, smiling proudly and confidently. They also multitudes of learning for the survivor. pose for camera in front of the "selfie point" outside the cafe. Often, acid attack survivors are The model has to be projected in a way that charged with provoking their attackers. can benefit the concerned acid attack survivor to the most possible extent. Hence to It is strange because the pain inflicted upon Ritu, transform these acid attack survivors into Rupa and Neetu was caused by a close relative. successfully empowered earning women The acid thrown on them shattered their lives, but makes them an individual cult of inspiration they refuse to break. The Sheroes, our heroes. among other survivors to be seen as "Sheroes" which sounds empowering in a strong positive NECESSITY OF SHEROES connotation. HANGOUT HANGOUT Strangely, instead of the attacker being punished or banished, they are cast out into a dark corner, While this project has various impact, the face covered and invisible to the world. In many project has a model of a cafe / lounge because cases, like that of Lakshmi, the attacker even tried it promotes social integration as well. People to move on and got married while on bail. People from various sects of the society may come wear masks mostly to hide their motives, to resist with a purpose of having food, snacks, leisure the society from prying into their mindscapes. But reading books, shopping, etc. to Sheroes what of those who are forced to hide behind masks Hangout but at the same time they can also by the society they are supposedly a part of? acknowledge the proximity of acid attack cases Where do they go to find succour? in India. In the previous routine of Sheroes Hangout we have often organized events for In a world where your face increasingly decides social interaction such as debate, book your brand value, those whose faces get scarred launches, social awareness conferences, beyond recognition will invariably be pushed to the music sessions, etc. through which general bottom of the heap. Once scarred such a girl is public can be alerted of the consequences, generally expected to languish behind closed doors circumstances and aftermath of an acid attack. for the remainder of her life. for, who will marry a woman with a burnt face while arranged marriages The model can then be treated as an activity continue to find takers and lover-boys write paeans center for people to take concerns on various on their beloved's 'blue eyes'? social issues in our society. ABOUT STOP ACID ATTACKS CAMPAIGN
For the past three years, since its inception as a Facebook Campaign on March 8, 2013, SAA has connected with more than 300 acid-attack survivors and has guided and supported them with their legal fights, medical aid and emotional battles. The campaign is supported completely through crowd-funding and also runs Chhanv (shelter), a three-bedroom home that provides free food and lodging to every acid- attack survivor who is in New Delhi for treatment. Not long after Stop Acid Attacks came into being in March 2013, Chhanv Foundation followed in May next year, where acid attack survivors were the board of directors. Out of this journey towards rehabilitation was born Sheroes Hangout.
However, despite our continuous campaign to stop acid violence, such attacks are becoming more and more common with 309 reported cases in a year (NCRB year 2014) keeping the fact in mind that many incidents go unreported, especially in rural areas. women and girls are afraid to speak out against the attacks and gender-related injustice as this leads them to being targeted for attacks. These horrific stories happen every day, including women from poorer areas as well as educated, wealthy areas.
"The man who attacked me with acid, would have to cover his face. I WON'T, I am a survivor, not a victim" - Laxmi Dixit
Bikers Club supports STOP ACID ATTACK CAMPAIGN
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www.sheroeshangout.com ROAD STORIES LIFE IS A ROAD AND EVERY ROAD HAS A STORY TO TELL MY FIRST SOLO RIDE A S T O R Y O F P R A V E E N S A H U | N A R R A T E D B Y R A H U L M E H T A
HYDERABAD cafe coffee day, I ordered RE Classic 350, which I named it SHAURYA. cappuccino, well I was sitting on the table I was standing next to my bike at parking and I could feel that going through my facebook, scrolling some Shaurya was telling me that he is ready for Araku Valley, this was posts, sipping my cappuccino, was reading very first time I had a feeling that my bike was communicating some posts of my rider friends.. There were with me, strange isn't it? so many posts and so many trips, I haven't had many trips or riding since I started riding I kicked start Shaurya, I don't know why, although it has self start few years back, thoughts of me hitting the switch but my subconscious mind made me kicked started my road SOLO were going on in my mind but bike. the question was where to go? I have heard about solo riding is fun and intriguing, it's There she stood in the doorway; I like self meditation but I haven't had that heard the mission bell And I was experience. While I was going through some thinking to myself 'This could be post I came across to Araku Valley, a hill station in Andhra Pradesh.. I have heard lot heaven or this could be hell' Then she of stories regarding that when I was in lit up a candle and she showed me the college but never got chance to visit there. way.. There were voices down the corridor, I thought I heard them say.. On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of colitas, rising Annual day of my college fest, I was performing this song with my up through the air.. Up ahead in the guitar, crowd was cheering.. distance, I saw a shimmering light.. My This song in CCD brought back my memories of college days head grew heavy and my sight grew when I performed this song.. dim, I had to stop for the night.
I was standing at the signal with the thoughts of my college days It was Hotel California song, which was with this song and suddenly I could hear the honking from behind going on in the cafe, after ages I was listing and brought me back in to reality. I was riding and thinking "some to this song, may be after my college days. memories you cannot forget."
I decided then I will take a SOLO ride to I reached home, had dinner with my family, they could observe Araku Valley, I almost finished my my lost state of mind, I didn't talk much and went to bed, colsed cappuccino and left for home on my bike my eyes. I could here the cheers from crowd and Of petrol from there because after Bhadra Chalam, there isn't any claps, especially a beautiful young girl who petrol pump till 300 kms. was cheering loud, and why not, she was my love and was very happy seeing me Anyways I went home with excitement, spent some time with my performing on stage.. whom I married later. family had dinner and went to sleep early, because I wanted to hit the road early in the morning next day. Welcome to the Hotel California, Such I woke up 5:30 am in the morning, my wife was up before I woke a lovely place.. such a lovely place.. up, I had tea and breakfast with her, hugged her and went for my such a lovely face.. first ever SOLO ride to Araku Vally. Plenty of room at the Hotel California..
Any time of year.. any time of year.. I started Shaurya and began my journey, IT WAS 21ST AUGUST You can find it here.. 2017, SATURDAY, all excited I was, I had filled my Shaurya full yesterday, now it was just me, my thoughts and shaurya, what else I woke up with determination and I wanted. immediately rammed to my wife and said about my plane to ride solo to Araku Vally. Monsoon was not totally over, there were some drizzling, but I was fully geared up with riding gears and enjoying my ride. She was so happy and said "when are we going?" I said "I want to ride SOLO on my I wasn't a rider and I used to wonder why people are crazy about SHAURYA to Araku Valley." riding.. whenever I used to meet any rider, they were all about riding and bikes and long distances and all, I used to feel annoyed, She gave me permission because she like why these people brag about rides and bikes, It is unless I knew about my riding passion but she didn't started riding I realized, what riding is all about, in fact after I started speak with me for two days. Ha Ha Ha that riding few years ago, actually I started knowing my self. It was piece of mind but I didn't want to hurt something else which cannot be put in to words, riding is such a her, and I said let me complete this ride and thing that you have to experience it yourself, no one else can will surely go to some short vacation explain unless you are rider yourself. together next weekend. I went to work physically but I was totally intrigued with the I knew the way till Bhadra Charan, It's about 300 kms away from thought of going SOLO for Araku Valley. Hyderabad. As this was my first SOLO ride I was more excited about it and I was feeling novice in terms of riding, because in a It was Friday evening August 2017, I group, there is some rider who is leading the entire group but in messaged that rider friend on facebook SOLO, you are on your own. about his ride to Araku Valley.
Araku Vally is around 700 kms far from Hyderabad and I knew only one way is to go from Vizag and it is four lane highway.
I came home early to prepare for my ride for next day.. I took shaurya to mechanic for some tuning, and routine check up, I received a message back from that unknown friend from facebook, he mentioned about a route which was new to me and very scenic. He suggested, I should take route of Hyderabad to Araku Valley via Bhadra chalam, which is a hilly route with 400 kms of Ghat section, and that was it I got excited by that, I decided to take that route instead of regular Vizag route, But he insisted and told me Full your tank at Bhadra Chalam and take two extra bottles "Sometimes you find yourself in middle of nowhere; what if that facebook friend must be right and there will and sometimes in middle of nowhere you find yourself" be no petrol pump ahead for many kms, anyways I filled my tank full and took two extra bottles of petrol This is very famous quote in riding, but its very true with me, usually it's not allowed to carry petrol in with every word. It almost 200 kms I already passed, bottles and it's not allowed for petrol pumps to sell it in my wife called and asked about my whereabouts. I bottles but in remote area like this petrol pump guys understand the feeling of family, when you ride first sells petrol in bottles with some extra bucks, they also time so long on bike.. know there are no petrol pumps ahead for at least 300 kms. I didn't tell my family about the route I was taking, I lied to them said I am going through Vizag, which is much I asked petrol pump guys about the route of Araku more safer than the route which I selected. Valley and they said I am on the correct route but still set up the map in my mobile, hung it my mobile stand Everything was going smooth till now.. 700 kms ride for on my bike and started journey, I remember my friend a rider is like 8 to 9 hours of riding, so calculated my saying there will be almost 400 kms stretch of Ghat time and route accordingly. I thought I must reach after Bhadra Chalam in a way to Araku Valley. Araku Valley before evening. I was riding perfectly as per the time I had calculated, I saw the sign board of Usually riders enjoys Ghats the most, they like to lean Bhadra Chalam 50 kms far from my location. and ride with every curves of the ghats, so I was too excited for this but this was my first ever ghat It was almost 11:00 am in the morning and I had to experience, anyways, I could see the mountain ranges stop for a natures call. So I pulled over at one dhaba approaching towards me, it was 12:30 noon when I hit on the highway to freshen up and a quick tea break. the ghats.. few kms of ghats were very smooth but then the road test started for Shaurya, road was getting With the quick tea break, I resumed my ride, I was more and more shittier and pathetic, I was literally feeling bit fresh, as sun going above on the head, searching for roads in the midst of pot holes, suddenly weather was heating up, but still I was enjoying, I could my speed got down to 20 km/h from 100 km/h, I was see fields of rice both the sides of the road. The way I having the off road experience and my Shaurya was was riding I thought I will reach Araku Valley in proper literally telling me, take me to the decent road. time before evening.. I started feeling moist in the atmosphere, I looked up I reached Bhadra Chalam, I was searching for the and I could see clouds taking over the sun, petrol pump, coz I didn't want to take any chance.. Soon it started drizzling but I Soon I came across to a village wasn't enjoying now, there during the ghat section and still were no vehicles visible to me there was no network, I came far and wide, I did not imagine to two way junction, I took right the route must be this bad, but with my gut feeling and now there was no looking back thinking this might be a short- so I tapped my Shaurya and cut to Araku Valley, I must said keep going brother and be have ride around another 30 careful from nails on the road, kms and road came to an end because I don't think so we and it was around 4:30 pm in would get any puncture wala the evening, I stopped there here soon. I was very worried and examine my bike, that what would happen if my everything seemed alright but tyre was punctured. started wandering about the way ahead. Luckily I found I could see that the clouds some farmers there and asked were going deeper as if it was them about the highway.. going to rain, now I was started worrying about my ride, I had They pointed me towards left thought that I would reach and told me you will reach Araku Vally before evening, but highway in 10 kms from here, so far I had passed only 100 with no option left I went in that kms from Bhadra Chalam and direction. As I was riding, I was it was already 2:00 pm. feeling cool breeze hitting on me and realized within 3 to 4 The Ghat's road was not kms I am in the midst of dense allowing me to speed up my forest, I was so frightened and bike beyond 20 to 30 km/h, I started praying in the hope and then I was able to realize that I should not get killed by that the wind started to sink at any animals.. this was the very fast speed with lots of worst feeling ever. dust and clay, I started worrying, not for me but for It wasn't enough and I started Shaurya. I knew RE classic feeling my bike is shaking.. as 350 can ride off roads but I if someone is pulling my bike wasn't experience, off road from behind, I was too requires skills. frightened at that time, and the faces of my family especially In the midst of dusty winds, my wife came in front of me as suddenly shaurya rammed if I was about to die, and I inside the pit and my balance prayed out loud, luckily I heard shook, but I didn't stop there the honking sound of some and continued riding, as the vehicle coming from ahead as time passing I could see the the ray of hope, soon I realized changes in weather, it was that I am approaching highway. getting darker and darker, soon I sighed with so much of relief, I realized that I made a mistake and thanked God for bringing by taking this route but now I me on the highway. had no choice left but to continue riding, I must have I wanted to stop but I did not passed may be another 75 dare. But finally I was on the kms only and I saw my map highway and I could see some was showing re-routing due to vehicles on the road. lack of network.. Suddenly I heard the voice over from my mobile, But with my bad, there wasn't any puncture guy at the "take left and continue for 50 kms straight.." I saw petrol pump, I asked the guy he said, you will get one network came and GPS started working, I saw 5 10 kms from here but you have to hurry up, shop missed call alerts from my wife.. closes by 6:30 pm. I had to check up my tyres because I wasn't confident about it. "Where have you reached? did you reach Araku Valley? I was trying your number since an hour" she Somehow, I reached at a T - junction where I saw a banged me with these questions when I called her, I puncture shop and who was about to shut the shop, I said soon I will be reaching and there was a patch of requested him to check my tyre and make a puncture no network area, so sorry about that, she if any. disconnected saying "call me when you reach araku Valley" With the weird facial expression as if I was asking too much from him, but he checked my tyres, he said I was feeling so relaxed when I heard my wife's voice, there isn't any punctures I feel but I am filling some and I felt that thank God I am alive. extra air, so it might help you in the way.
It was around 5:30 pm and I speed up shaurya with "By the way where you are heading? he asked. some confidence, I could have passed more 20 kms "Araku Valley" I replied. only and Shaurya started shaking again, I thought shaurya is loosing air from tyre, must be because of He said, "left from here 180 kms you will reach Araku puncture but when I saw the tyres, there were no Vally but, Its getting dark and road is not good" punctures, but still I had to check up and started looking here and there for any puncture shop but filed I saw the sign board at that junction, Araku Valley is to get one. left 180 kms and Lammba Singi is Right 10 kms.
I reduced my speed to 60 km/h and must have rode I have heard about Lammba Singhi a lot, so I made another 10 kms and I saw a petrol pump, such a relief up my mind, and thought to go Lammba Singi, will that was. spend night there and, tomorrow will continue for Araku Valley. I was in the loo, released my anxiety, filled up petrol I left from there by filling some extra air in I was so pissed off and upset that I thought I will shaurya's tyre and too a right to Lammba Singi, I go there and stay over and see what I can do must have crossed around 3 to 4 kms only and tomorrow. again my bike started shaking, I got so pissed off on that puncture wala and thought because of he I started riding from Lammba Singi towards wanted to shut his shop down so he didn't repair Narsing Patnam.. I was feeling cold and my head my puncture, but there was nothing I could do. was bit paining, but didn't loose out, with whatever With all this angst in my mind I decided to courage left in my body, I kept riding, it was continue riding with my bike shaking, it was another 30 kms ride left to reach Narsing Patnam around 7:15 pm and totally dark on the road, no and it was 8:45 pm. vehicles on the road, it was a weird feeling, there was no highway lights on the roads, I could see "What's up Praveen, one of my rider friend tapped that only what shaurya's head light was showing me from behind, while I was having coffee.. I saw me. him, immediately hugged him.. it was Ajinkya, one of my old friend from Nagpur" How have you The thought regret taking over in my mind, "Why I been? Long time I haven't heard about you.. took this ride? and why I listened to that facebook How's your riding going? friend? I could have taken the Vizag route, which Ajinkya is a big time rider, he has almost travelled was much easier and crowded too, while all these entire India on bike and that too SOLO.." question and secluded thoughts I reached Lammba Singi, I thank God I could see some "Roads are unpredictable and sometimes scary villagers on the road, now I was searching for the too, especially when you are riding SOLO.. no another puncture wala, so that I can repair it matter how technologically sound you are.. but finally, and with all this things I found one, but it sometimes when your day is not good.. shit was shut, I saw a guy who was eating his dinner in happens on the road.." front of the shop, and luckily he was the puncture wala, I requested him to repair the puncture, Those words of Ajinkya were coming in my mind intially he refused but after I pleaded continuously while I was riding to Narsing Patnam.. I didn't he agreed, but said, he doesn't know how to repair believe him back then but now I could relate and Royal Enfield's puncture, he conditioned, if I could agree to his each and every words.. remove the tyre from the bike and give to him then he would repair the puncture, in total shock in my Suddenly I saw fogs taking over on the roads and mind, I said okay I will try, I was like how would I visibility started deteriorating, my bike slipped in dismantle tyre from the bike but I remembered one pit again but somehow I managed it properly once back in Hyderabad there was one puncture but after sometime again my bike started shaking.. wala repaired my tyre.. So I took his tools and No that was it.. I decided to end this crazy and started to dismantle the tyre, as I was doing that, scary trip of mine.. I thought I should reach don't know what happened, that guy came to the Narsing Patnam somehow and end this trip.. in bike and started checking the tyre, and replied, fact I gave up in that extent that, decided to there isn't any puncture, in my total shock, I said transport my bike from Narsing Patnam to how it is possible? he said may be the roads are Hyderabad in whichever transport I will get it from not good that't why you must have had feeling of there and if possible then will transport myself in the shake, I was not in the frame of my mind and that vehicle or else will board a bust to without any arguments I said okay, now what to Hyderabad.. but I will not go to Araku Valley from do? He said I am filling extra air in your bike and here.. that is it.. enough of scary shit now.. all go to Narsing Patnam from here, it's a big town, these while I was thinking this and riding.. with all you will get some bike service center there, check my scattered courage somehow I manage myself your bike there tomorrow and continue your with shaurya to reach Narsing Patnam.. journey. I saw lots of lights in that town, after Wanderers and Unido (Sachin dada A RIDER WITHOUT SHITTY like 4 to 5 hours of riding in is the founder member of Unido EXPERIENCE ON THE ROAD IS darkness.. I sighed with deep relief Nagpur) gels well club wise.. NOT A RIDER" now with this and said.. "Thank God I am safe experience you have turned in to a now.." Believe me last 3 hours of "Dada you remembered me.. so nice real biker, till now you were just a my riding with shaky bike brought of you" I replied.. He said.. "How can rider but not the Biker. So have shit out of me.. I was damn scared.. I help you" courage and go for it. The words of Sachin Dada gave I checked in to some cheap hotel I told him my entire experience of this me some solace.. I thanked him and straight away rammed in to the scary shit.. he listened to me carefully and went to sleep.. with some bathroom, got fresh, now what.. and laughed after I finished telling my dilemma.. was damn hungry, straight away to experience.. I told him that I am the restaurant, ordered Dal quitting this trip and going back I woke up at 7:45 am in the Khichdi.. tomorrow to Hyderabad in whichever morning and to my shock I was transport I will get.. feeling all energised and fresh, all I called up my wife, and talked my dilemma was gone, I was very about half n hour to relief myself.. "YOU ARE A BIKER PRAVEEN AND clear and decided to continue my Finally I started to becoming calm.. A TRUE BIKER ALWAYS FINISHES ride to Araku Valley.. Got freshen but I thought of ending my trip was HIS RIDE" don't give up on this up and ready after some poha and firmed.. I didn't tell this experience experience.. and believe me when paratha stuffs with some caffeine in to my wife but I had to share this to you will be home after finishing this my body through a cup of hot some one, but who? trip, you will have a great story to tell coffee.. I checked out and started to your fellow riders and if you won't shaurya.. I decided to call my riding idol Mr complete this trip then you gonna Sachin Bramhe in Nagpur (I met regret it entire your life.. BIKER To my surprise Shaurya wasn't him once before and I knew he is NEVER QUITS.. shaking at all but still I had to the legend in biking), I was pretty checked him up before I hit the sure that he would help me to calm This was his words.. also he added, roads to Araku valley. myself.. although I didn't know him calm yourself, go to sleep and don't so well but we exchanged our put any alarms, wake up in the I went to service center, checked numbers when we met last year in morning when your body wakes up him up, all clear.. to my surprise some bike event, without knowing up.. with fresh mind, and heavy break there was no puncture at all and he would pick my call or not at this fast go to bike shop repair your bike shock ups also were good.. service late but he picked up.. To my shock and travel to Araku Valley, I will be in center guys told me there was he said.. constant touch with you.. nothing wrong with the bike..
"Hello praveen bhai.. kaise yaad Remember "ONCE A RIDER I still fail to understand what was kiya.." aap ko yaad hu mai.. I ALWAYS A RIDER" and "SHIT happening to shaurya that night. replied.. HAPPENS ON THE ROAD".. and May be my angels didn't want me He said " Praveen from Wanderers "THAT'S THE BEST PART IN to ride to Araku Valley that night. Hyderabad.. right" RIDING." With all these shitty experience I started my ride to Biker will always respect and support another biker, will Araku Valley at 10:00 am. Believe me today Sun be available to another biker whenever in need. This was clear, no clouds, no drizzle and to my surprise ride has taught me many lessons. After a delightful there were vehicles too on the road and Shaurya lunch with them I started my journey back to Hyderabad was also determined and wasn't shaking at all.. but with the suggestion of Vikram, I took a scenic route from Vijaywada, where one side of the road is water I don't know what was it? but I didn't want to think canal and other side is rice field.. It was a stretch of about it that moment. Thanks to Sachin Dada who almost 50 kms long.. but I enjoyed the beauty of that gave me courage and taught me the real definition route.. All these while Sachin Dada was so supportive of a biker. After all this ups and down with this trip I that he made sure and kept calling me every hour to reached Araku Valley at 4:00 pm after travelling know about my whereabouts and my safety.. so as my almost 250 kms from Narsing Patnam. wife and family too..
I walking on the street of Araku Valley and thinking Day before yesterday I was frightened and devastated about yesterday's experience.. and my phone rang, but today I was more confident and firm but yes tired and it was Sachin Dada.. I thanked him about the too.. After riding almost 100 kms, I saw a sign board of courage and motivation he gave me.. Hyderabad.. which was around more 150 kms far but till now my saddle soared (mere bums chill gaye they).. You know life is like road and its curves and turns, during this kind of long distance ride, usually riders and we are all like bikers.. no matter how hard road modifies their bike seats with some extra cushion and becomes or how bad road is.. the best think you can foam.. but I was riding with Royal Enfield's stock seat do is DON'T GIVE UP. only.. The very first thing I was decided to replace shaurya's seat with a modified one.. but anyway.. my I spent a night there, did some wonderful trip was about to end with all twist and turns.. but last photography and shopping for my wife and family.., 150 kms to Hyderabad were too tiring due to my soared ate "Bamboo Chicken" (a special and famous dish saddle.. I had to stop after every 15 to 20 kms for to of the Valley, chicken is cooked inside bamboo with give some rest to my bums.. but some how slowly all the masala).. and next day I started my return slowly I hit my Hyderabad city.. journey at 7:00 am on Monday morning.. but this time I choose Vizag route to reach early.. My phone rang and It was Sachin Dada.. I told him I just reached Hyderabad.. He said call me after you After like 3 hours and 120 kms journey I crossed reach home and freshen up.. The generosity of Sachin Vizag at 10:00 am, I stopped there for some quick Dada hit me to the core.. I was thinking who does this tea break, I called up a club whom I was supposed much for a acquaintance rider, whom he doesn't even to meet while I was going to Araku Valley but I know properly.. I was filled with respect for him. chose different route, so thought to meet them up while my return journey. And finally I saw my building and I reached home, I parked my bike and first thing I called Sachin Dada and I called Mr Vikram Sandeep admin of "SUNRISERS I could only say "THANK YOU DADA FOR CLUB" of Rajamundry near Vijaywada.. a well EVERYTHING" I HAD HEARD ABOUT YOUR known businessman and a rider.. STORIES BUT TODAY I LIVED ONE." He said only one thing "You would do the same if someone like you With total surprise when I reached Rajamundry, the would have called you for help" entire club members were waiting for me, they "We are bikers and it's our responsibility to keep welcomed me and I was stunned with their warm this biker spirit live" hospitality.. You know thats the best part of bikers.. bikers always supports and greets another biker as From then onwards we became thick friends and one and as brothers.. who was I to them? who was I the spirit of biking lives on... to Sachin Dada? but they all supported me and welcomed me with open arms.. I realized... it's the My first SOLO ride - a story of Praveen Sahu - spirit of brotherhood lives in every true biker and Narrated by Rahul Mehta without any discrimination of cast and creed, a true SIKKIM
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SIKKIM | INDIA Weather | 20˚C Capital | GANGTOK Ideal duration | 5 -6 days Best time | MAR to MAY & OCT to DEC Airport | Pakyong Airport Gangtok Official language | Sikkimese & Nepali
Sikkim is the 22nd state of India came in to existence with effect from 26th April 1975. Sikkim state being a part of inner mountain ranges of Himalayas, is hilly having varied elevation ranging from 300 to 8540 meters. But the habitable areas are only up to the altitude of 2100 meters.
Constituting only 20% of the total area of the state. A large number of mountains having altitudes of about seven thousand meters stands here with Kanchenjunga (8598 meters), the third highest peak in the world.
HISTORY
Little is known of sikkim's history prior to the 17th century. The state's name is derived from the Limbu words su him, meaning "new house." The Lepcha were early inhabitants of the region, apparently assimilating the Naong, Chang, Mon, and other tribes. The Bhutia began entering the area from Tibet in the 14th century. When the kingdom of Sikkim was established in 1642, Phuntsog Namgyal, the first chogyal (temporal and spiritual king), came from the Bhutia community, The Namgyal dynasty ruled Sikkim until 1975. Sikkim fought a series of territorial wars with Assist the chogyal in the administration of both Bhutan and Nepal beginning in the mid Sikkim's domestic and foreign affairs, in effect 18th century, and Nepal subsequently came to becoming the virtual ruler of the state. occupy parts of western Sikkim and the submontane Tarai region to the south. It was After India attained independence in 1947, during this period that the largest migration of political parties began to be formed in Sikkim Nepalese to Sikkim began. In 1816 these for the first time. Among their aims were the territories were restored to Sikkim by the British abolition of feudalism, the establishment of in return for its support during the Anglo- popularly elected government, and accession of Nepalese War (1814-16), but by 1817 Sikkim had Sikkim to India, all demands resisted by the become a de facto protectorate of Britain. chogyal and his supporters. The chogyal was unable to hold his ground, however. The The British East India Company obtained the bulwark of the feudal system was dismantled in city of Darjeeling from Sikkim in 1835. Incidents 1949, with the abolition of non-cultivating rent between the British and Sikkim led to the collecting landowners. In 1950 the Indo- annexation in 1849 of the submontane regions Sikkimese Treaty made Sikkim an Indian and the subsequent military defeat of Sikkim, protectorate, with India assuming responsibility culminating in the Anglo-Sikkimese Treaty of for the external relations, defence, and strategic 1816. The treaty established Sikkim as a princely communications of Sikkim. The terms of the state under British paramountcy (though treaty also included increased popular leaving the issue of sovereignty undefined), and participation in government, and five general the British were given rights of free trade and of elections based on adult suffrage were held road making through Sikkim to Tibet. In 1890 an between 1952 and 1974. In the last of these agreement was concluded between the British elections, two rival parties merged to form the and the Tibetans that defined the border Sikkim Congress, which swept the polls. The between Sikkim and Tibet. Tibet also party subsequently launched a campaign to acknowledge the special relationship of British obtain greater political liberties and rights, and India with the kingdom of Sikkim. A British the chogyal attempted to suppress the political officer was subsequently appointed to movement. When the situation got out of Control, the chogyal asked the government of Fruits, and tea also are grown, Sikkim is one of India to take over the administration. India the world's principal producers of cardamom. prepared a constitution for Sikkim that was Many of Sikkim's farmers also raise livestock, approved by its national assembly in 1974. In a including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and poultry. special referendum held in 1975, more that 97 Cattle and buffalo are limited mainly to the percent of the electorate voted for the merger subtropical humid belt, while yaks and sheep of Sikkim with India. Sikkim became the 22nd are herded in the higher elevations in the north. state of India on May 16, 1975. Resources and Power CULTURAL LIFE Copper, lead, and zinc are mined in Sikkim. The Sikkim's cultural life, though showing strong state also has deposits of other minerals, Tibetan influences, retains a character derived including coal, graphite, and limestone. Only a from the various tribes of Sikkim and their pre- fraction of Sikkim's mineral resources are Buddhist customs. The most important festival commercially exploited. of the year is the two-day Phanglhapsol festival in August or September, in which masked The hydroelectric potential of Sikkim's Tista dancers perform in honour of Kanchenjunga, River system is considerable. There are a few the presiding deity. The Namgyal Institute of large hydro electric stations and many smaller Tibetology (1958), in Gangtok, has one of the plants that provide energy to Gangtok, Rangpo, largest collections of Tibetan books in the world. Singtam, and Mangan. Rural electrification has Many monasteries are repositories of wall remained a government priority. paintings, thang-kas (religious paintings mounted on brocade), bronze images, and other artworks. Manufacturing Until the early 1970s. Sikkim had only cottage ECONOMY industries - producing handwoven textiles, carpets, and blankets - as well as traditional Agriculture handicrafts, such as embroidery, scroll paintings, Sikkim's economy is based predominantly on and wood carving. since that time, several agriculture, with the sector engaging more than small-scale industries have developed. Theses half of the working population. Corn (maize), produce, most notably, processed foods rice, buckwheat, wheat, and barley, are (including liquor), watches and watch jewels, produced in terraced fields along the valley and small electronics parts. flanks, Beans, ginger, potatoes, vegetables, Transportation
Roads, though not extensive, are the primary mode of travel, Ropeways, which are similar to ski lifts, also have been provided at many points. The capital of Gangtok is nearly 75 miles (120 kms) from the nearest airport, at Baghdogra, and 70 miles (110 kms) from the railhead at Siliguri both in west Bengal.
HEALTH
Sikkim has several hospitals and, in each district, at least one community health centre. Rural regions are served by primary health centres and sub-centres. The state participates in national programs to control tuberculosis, blindness, and other diseases. Diarrhoea diseases (including cholera), respiratory infections of various sorts, hepatitis, and family- planning issues remain among Sikkim's principal health concerns.
EDUCATION
Primary and secondary education in Sikkim is offered free of charge through hundreds of government schools. However, there also are many private schools operating within the state. Higher education is available at a number of institutions, including the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences (1995) in Gangtok, as well as smaller colleges offering degrees in law, engineering, teaching, religious studies, and other fields.
FACTS ABOUT SIKKIM
It shares a border with only 1 state - West Bengal in the south. It also shares an international boundary with 3 countries i.e Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west and China in the north which also happens to be a maximum number of international borders shared by any Indian State. There is only one more state which has maximum 3 number of international borders: Arunachal Pradesh. This is the 22nd state of the Indian union. As per 2011 census, it is the least populous state f India and second smallest state by area just after Goa. Nathu La pass is the key geographical feature of this state. Nathu La pass is a part of the ancient Silk Route which once was an important trade route connecting India with the far reaches of Tibet. This pass was closely followed by the India China war of 1962. Kangchenjunga the world's third highest and India's highest peak (on actual grounds Mount K2 doesn't come in India's control as it lies in POK) starts from this region and is located on its border with Nepal. River Tista and its tributaries flow through the state from north to south. River Tista is the main waterway of Sikkim. The Sikkim state boats about its 5 major and numerous others hot water springs. These hot springs are known for their medicinal & therapeutic reasons. Some of the important hot springs are at Borang, Ralang and Yumey Samdong. Ban Jhakri waterfalls which are located near Gangtok is a major tourist attraction. Sikkim is known for its rich biodiversity and is the land known for more than 500 different species of Orchids, 11 Oak species, 23 different varieties of Bamboo trees and over 400 different medicinal plants. More than 81% are is forest and it has trees such as sals, figs, bananas at lower elevations. At higher altitudes, there is an abundance of chair, pine, oaks and maple trees. Khan-gchendzonga National park is one of the highest national parks in the world and includes World's third highest mountain Kangchenjunga. Yak and musk deer are the main animals found in Sikkim. Sikkim is the first Indian state known to have implemented organic farming and is called the first organic state. GDP of the state is very poor and Sikkim comes on second last position by GDP rank of all Indian States. If an economy is measured in terms of GDP per capita then Sikkim stands at third position among all Indian states (first being Goa, secong is Delhi). (as per the year 2014 GDP data). Sikkim's economy is dependent mainly on agriculture and tourism. Mineral Resources of Sikkim - Gold, silver, copper, zinc. Main Industries of Sikkim - most available industries are food processing, tanning, watch assembly, distilleries, breweries, flour mills etc. Main agriculture products of Sikkim - Maize, paddy, millet, wheat and barley. Orange, potatoes, apples and cardamom are also produced. Sikkim has the largest area for Cardamom production and also it is the highest producer of large cardamom in India. Sikkim is very rich in many species of orchids. Sikkim Rhubarb (Rheum Nobile) is huge flowering plant about 2 mtr maximum height. It is native to Himalayas and Sikkim especially. After re-opening of Nath La pass on 6th July 2006, the state's economy has seen significant growth as it facilitated the growth of trade and business with Lhasa region of Tibet, China. Apart from the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, it is the only Indian state which shoes PLACES TO VISIT the glimpses of rich Buddhism culture. Hinduism and Buddhism are the main religions of the state. About 61% of the GANGTOK population is of Hindus and 28% follow Buddhism. Believe it or not, but resisting the alluring Rumtek and Phodong monasteries are the charm and appeal of Gangtok is almost most famous religious spots depicting impossible for anyone! The capital city of Buddhist culture of Sikkim. Other famous Sikkim. Gangtok is nested in the Eastern monasteries include - Enchey monastery, Himalayas and is one of the kaleidoscopic Pemayangtse monastery, Phensang monastery tourist destination in the state. and Tashiding monastery. Sikkim is known for Gumpa dance which is performed by Buddhists during the Losar (New YUKSOM year) festival. Located in the Western parts of Sikkim, Yuksom In Lebanese language, Sikkim is called as is the origin of several enthralling treks into the Drenjong which means valley of rice. Himalayas or the magical Kangchenjunga. The In Bhutan, the Sikkim was also called as once a capital of Sikkim, this hamlet is more Indrakil which means garden of Lord Indra. known for its pristine beauty and rustic appeal. Sikkim has third highest per capita alcohol Also known as the 'Meeting place of Three consumption rate (just behind Punjab and Lamas', this Sikkimese village has recently Haryana) among all Indian states. started gaining tourism attention. Momos, Wonton and Thukpa are the most popular cuisine of the state. Buddha park of Ravangla containing 130 feet TSOMGO LAKE high statue of Buddha is famous tourist spot of Sikkim. On a visit to Gangtok, do not miss the chance to Gurudongmar lake & Tsomgo lake which are visit the Tsomgo Lake or the Changu Lake! situated at a height of 5180 meters and 3700 Located on 38 Kms from Sikkim's capital, it lies meters respectively are sacred lakes as per at an altitude of 12,400 ft and is one of the Buddhist beliefs. highest lakes in India. While the lake remains Statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) in frozen during the winters, summer brings in a the south district is considered as the patron of magical charm and appeal to Tsomgo. It is Sikkim as per Buddhist beliefs. dut=ring this time of the year, the turquoise water of the lake reflects the amazing views of the nearby peaks and the azure sky above! NATHULA PASS RAVANGLA
The once a part of the historic 'Silk Road', a visit Nestled amidst the Maenam and Tendong Hills, to Nathula is a must in any of the Sikkim travel Ravangla is among the best places to visit in packages. One of the highest motorable pass in Sikkim; especially in the southern part of the the world, this amazing pass is located at a state. A scenic town between Gangtok and towering height of 4,310 meter above the sea Pelling, this hill-town also hosts some of the level and connects Sikkim with Tibet. The pass most popular treks in Sikkim. is open to Indians; however, one has to obtain permission from the tourism department in RUMTEK MONASTERY order to visit this pass. And for the foreign national, they cannot make it to Nathula. Counted amongst the largest monasteries in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is also one of the PELLING oldest monasteries in the state. An ode to the Buddhist cultures and traditions, this monastery If you are an ardent fan of the captivating is located near Gangtok and is also known as Himalayan Range, Pelling is the destination for the 'Dharma Chakra Center'. you! It is from this Sikkimese town, one can have the best views of the Himalayas and the NAMCHI Kangchenjunga Peak, and can experience the best of their Sikkim holidays, which is located at Translated into the native Tibetan language, a height of 7,200ft above the sea level. Namchi means the 'top of the sky'. And on a visit to this magnificent Sikkimese city, this will LACHUNG be proved! Located around 92km from Gangtok and at a height of 1,675meter above the sea Lachung has multiple reasons to make you fall level, it is also one of the most gorgeous cities in in love with it! While its location at an the state. More than tourism, Namchi is more enthralling height of 8,610ft makes it a popular considered as a pilgrimage centre for the snow-destination in Sikkim, its untouched and Buddhists. The city also has a 108ft Lord Shiva surreal beauty makes it one of the scenic as well statue and is visited a large number of Hindu as charming tourist places in Sikkim. devotees as well. DO-DRUL CHORTEN
The largest Stupa in Sikkim, Do Drul Chorten was built in 1945 under the leadership of Truslshi Rimpoche. Holding a high prominence amongst ll the religious sites in the state, this stupa is laced with 108 Mani Lhakor prayer wheels and is an ultimate place to connect with the essence of one's inner-self.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU BOTANICAL GARDEN
Located within a close proximity with the Rumtek Monastery, this lush and verdant botanical garden is the home to several rare and exotic species of plants and trees. Some of the orchids found in this garden are indigenous to only this part of the world and holds high medicinal and commercial value as well.
ZULUK
Touching a towering height of 10,000 ft, Zuluk is one of the least discovered destinations in the entire of Sikkim. Located on the ancient 'Silk Route', this quaint Sikkimese village takes the pride of being a vintage point to enjoy panoramic views of the Mt Kangchenjunga. In addition to the magical beauty of this hamlet, it is also popular among the adventure lovers as the ride to Zuluk takes them through 32 hair-pin bends.
NAMGYAL INSTITUTE OF TIBETOLOGY
Nestled amidst lush and evergreen thickets, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is an ideal centre to learn about Buddhist cultures and traditions, which is established in 1958, this institute is in fact the home to the largest collection of Tibetan preaching outside Tibet.
YUMTHANG VALLEY
A visit to Yumthang valleys it truly a colourful affair! Located at an elevation of 3,500 meters, this scenic valley is the home to several exotic, rare and wild flowers. It is often said, one who visits this quintessential valley, often gets pleasantly affected by its treacherous colours and alluring beauty!
GURUDONGMAR
One of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world, this gorgeous place to visit in Sikkim is located at a towering height of 17,800ft and is also known as Tso Lhsmo Lake.
article source from esikkimtourism.in How to Reach Sikkim
Sikkim is an Indian State located in the Reach Sikkim by Road Himalayan Mountain region, in northeast. The There are frequent public and private bus state has fair transportation facilities in most of services connecting Sikkim with other its region. Best option to reach Sikkim is by neighbouring towns and cities. These buses run road. You can travel by air and train as well. all through the day until night. You can also get easy access to taxis and jeeps for inter and intra Reach Sikkim by Air state travelling. The nearest airport from Sikkim is Bagdogra Airport at a distance of 124 kms. This airport is National Highway 31A is the most functional connected to major airport of India and national highway in Sikkim. Bangkok. Airline companies like Indian Airlines, Spice Jet, and Go Air etc are functional here. SIKKIM You can further reach Gangtok by availing helicopter service, which is subjected to " A window of Himalaya " weather conditions. You can hire a taxi otherwise (Approximately 4 hours drive).
Reach Sikkim by Train article by Rahul Mehta Major railway heads near Gangtok are New Jalpaiguri 188 kms and Siliguri 145 kms. These railway stations are well connected with major cities and towns of India. You can further board a bus or hire a taxi to reach Sikkim. KEEP RIDING WITH BIKERS CLUB APP RIDE WITH PRIDE
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