Page 5 - Manali to Leh

On the 10th and final day of the journey, the focus shifted from
cycling to reflection and gratitude. With every pedal stroke, the

destination of Leh felt within reach. After 400km of uphill riding,

the remaining 80km on flat terrain felt effortless!!
The anticipation of reaching Leh and getting a warm bed and

hot bathing water fuelled my energy and determination for the

last push. As we continued our journey, I encountered a moment
of setback - my bicycle’s chain broke just 100 meters before the

endpoint!!

That night I slept with a smile on my lips, content with the

satisfaction of knowing that I had completed something I once
only dreamed of achieving

While packing up, I reflected on the entire journey, the moments

when I wanted to give up! But it was the power of music, the
energetic tunes of “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black,”

“Thunderstruck,” and “Saturday Night’s Alright,” that kept me

going.
In that moment, I recalled a famous quote by Albert Einstein:

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must

keep moving.” Sharing this reflection with my friend, we laughed

it off, embracing each other, marking the end of an incredible
and unbelievable adventure.