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Hi All,

We stayed for 2 night in Lucknow, India and after that we rode to Agra about 335 km away. The first 50 km riding was a bit havoc, lots of potholes on the road, road works and worst of all, the undisciplined drivers. After that it was quite fine as the vehicles on the road became lesser and lesser and the road condition became better.

One thing we noticed about Indian drivers was that every one is in a hurry and they will squeeze their way without thinking about the oncoming vehicles. Honking is considered normal in India, it is not a sign of rudeness but telling the others to give way. Even when there is a 5 km traffic jam, they will still honk and expect the 5,000 vehicles in front to give him way to pass through.

The other thing that we are always asked by the locals whenever we stop during our rides is 'how much is the bike cost?' and 'how fast can the bike go?'. They will ask us in Tamil or Hindi, a language we are alien to but we can somehow understand because these questions are always asked.

Agra is famous for its the Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world. It is really a sight to behold and should not be missed.

Cheers,
Borneoman & Trailing Spouse On 2 Wheels

Keep on posting and have a fantastic trip! Once you get into Europe we´ll need to convince you to see Germany, too and we´ll certainly have a bed for the two of you.

Cheers
Chris

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Another update on our travel.

After about a week in Rishikesh, on 4 May 2014 we rode to Amritsar on about 450 km away. Amritsar is our last point/city before we enter into Pakistan. On the way, we stopped for 1 night at a place call Ludhiana , just to see what the town could offer, however nothing special about this particular town.

The 2 days ride to Amritsar was trouble free and also the Black V had performed extremely good.

In Amritsar, as usual we did the touristy activities, we visited The Golden Temple and also the Changing of Guards Ceremony at the Indian/Pakistan border. All in all, we spent 3 days in Amritsar because besides the 2 above mentioned activities, there was nothing much to do in Amritsar. Furthermore, we need to continue our journey into Pakistan.

Altogether, we have stayed for 24 days in India (16 Apr to 9 May), all in the Northern areas. We love this country but unfortunately not as much as we love Nepal. One of the main thing about India that became the issue for us was the chaotic traffic situation and the driving attitude of the people. Otherwise, all are good and we had a wonderful time in India.

Cheers,
Borneoman & Trailing Spouse On 2 Wheels

Hi Chris,

Thank you for the kind offer but unfortunately Germany is not in our route in Europe. However we are keeping our option open because just got information that Celeste's (my wife) visa for Morocco has been rejected and mine approved. I do not know how the heck they expect us to travel together by giving visa to only 1 person.

Cheers,
Borneoman

Hi All,

Some updates on our travel.

After India, we crossed into Pakistan at Wagah border. In our initial plan, we only planned to stay for about a week in Pakistan, however we stayed for a month instead. We found Pakistan to be very interesting with many places to explore. Furthermore the people are very welcoming, kind and hospitable which made our stay in Pakistan a memorable one.

Honestly, what we had experienced in Pakistan was not the same as what we saw and heard on the media. Though certain areas in Pakistan are considered 'not safe', we did not at all feel 'unsafe' throughout our stay in this country.

The places we have traveled in Pakistan are as follows:

a. Lahore from 9 May to 14 May
b. Islamabad from 15 May to 16 May
c. Karakoram Highway from 17 May to 26 May
d. Rawalpindi from 27 May to 29 May
e. Lahore again from 30 May to 31 May
f. Traveling from Lahore to Bahawalpur, Shukkor and Quetta from 1 June to 6 June
g. Travel from Quetta to Dalbandin and Pakistan/Iran border from 7 to 8 June
h. We crossed into Iran at Mirjaveh on 8 June

Cheers,
Borneoman & Trailing Spouse on 2 Wheels


We are officially in Pakistan


Meeting with members of Motorcycle Association of Pakistan (MAP)


Meeting with new friends, Mr Omar (3rd from right) and his group of friends


Pakistani policewomen working (gossiping)


Many choices of dry dates


Political rally in Lahore


Local dessert (very yummy)


Info about Lahore Fort


Building around Badshahi Mosque


The famous Badshahi Mosque in Lahore


The building in front of Badshahi Mosque


Borneoman at Badshahi Mosque (look at the size of the guard)


Badshahi Mosque, Lahore


Entrance to Badshahi Mosque


Trailing Spouse (Celeste) and the view of Badshahi Mosque taken from Lahore Fort


Another view of Badshahi Mosque


Hello from Borneoman


Black V, Borneoman and local men


A church in Ayubia, outside Islamabad


Motorcycle is toll free


Holiday resort Ayubia just outside Islamabad


Pakistan men


Having tea outside passport office in Islamabad


Local truck drivers


View of Black V


Ride stop at a local town


Motorcycle parking in town


New friends in Lahore


Our guest house in Islamabad


Ride stop between Lahore and Islamabad

Hi All,

More photos in Pakistan, our rides to Karakoram Highway (KKH).

It is a 'must do' thing for anyone who are exploring Pakistan. Beautiful scenery, challenging ride (any type of vehicle) and you would be meeting people full of kindness,warm and hospitable.

Would we do Pakistan again? Definitely yes.

Cheers,
Borneoman & Trailing Spouse on 2 Wheels


Riding on KKH road


Good scenery and challenging road


KKH road


KKH road


Sunset view


View of the mountains


Heading further north of Pakistan


Nearer to Pakistan/China border


More mountain view


View from the road


Hardly meet any vehicle for miles


Once a while you meet the villages


Stop at police check points to register your presence


KKH roads


The local police would escort you in certain areas consider 'not safe'


The Black V on a good road


The Black V on a NO good road


The road runs along the famous Indus River


Another police escort group


Following a different police escort vehicle


Crossing small stream on the road. You find many along the long KKH road


View from our hotel balcony in Karimabad, Hunza Valley


View from another angle of our hotel's room


Borneoman with the local men in Hunza Valley


Celeste and the 'decorated truck'


Doing a 3 days mountain trekking to Fairy Meadows during KKH ride


Taken in Fairy Meadows


(l to r) Our police escort, Borneoman, Ahsan - the Resort Owner and Celeste


View of the chalets at Fairy Meadows at the back


More photos of the chalets in Fairy Meadows