A tour by Royal Enfiled

 

A Dream Tour By my Loving Bike Royal Enfield

A motorbike which I always and every time dreamed in day , which made my blood circulation go fast whenever saw even in my dream, became a part of my life on 27^th of April, 2017. It was literally amazing and preety to receive the delivery of Royal Enfield. I chose Royal Enfield Classic 350 silver color which was my most favourite .

Let me tell little about my bike. The silver black combination makes it so glamorous and attractive that it receives attraction of every passerby. The most attractive part of it is its sound. The dug dug it sounds, no one can ignores. Ok, now about the trip I travelled by my favourite Royal Enfield, I would describe in the following description.

                                        

It was 12^th of December evening, I with my one friend, started my tour by Royal Enfield Classic 350 around 6:30 pm. It was the exciting moment when I kicked my motorbike for my first ever dream tour. It was weather’s first most cool day and the excitement and fear both were waving together in my mind. I rode towards the petrol pump which was nearby my home. I got petrol tank filled full and started my journey with my tour partner from right there. My tour partner asked me to let him ride the bike as he was expert in riding for long tours and he had already driven Royal Enfield on a long route. I handed over the handle to him and sat comfortably and actively on the rear seat. He started to drive and the sensation for going on a long trip started in my body. We both were tension free and had preplanned for the hotel stay where we had booked a room. It was my first tour ever by my own owned Royal Enfield. He drove little fast at the speed of 80 kms/hr as the highway was so smooth and fabulous. Only the thing which was to be worried for was cool waves but warmness of excitement along with happiness was delaying it to overpower us.

The thunder of bike’s sound and its riding smoothness were excellent on the national highway. I came to know that Royal Enfield speaks its potentiality only when it runs on the national open and free highway. Its power could be judged when it roars on a long ride. It tells what it is. It is not for local city basically. It is built only for long tours. One speciality about it is that it gives a specific feel on the mountain highways. It is the bike which is meant specially for high rides and tough routes. Its roaring which beats heart and people look at it when it moves on the road really makes proud the owner for its ownership. It is what which makes you feel like a special person riding a Royal Enfield. Basically, Royal Enfield was manufactured for military operations which were meant tough and strong to be handled successfully. Its 350cc and 500 cc engines were hard enough to fight against odds on the roads. So, they were manufactured in point of view for achieving the targets of military requirements. Still it is a part of Military life.

We reached at the mid of our tour where we stopped at a refreshment place. We had tea and some snacks. It was dark and some of nearby people were looking at my bike as it was well polished and it was shining in the light of tube lights and bulbs. After a short stay we started again and drove towards our destination. It was around 8:30pm and still we had to drive for around one and a half hour. We rode safely because safety was the first priority. All the way we crossed all cities through outer highways  but one city named Roorkie was to be crossed through inside. Within half an hour we reached Roorkie and as we expected, got little traffic jam which made us little delay. Slowly, we moved out of city and rushed for the lodge we had to stay in at Haridwar. Actually, our plan was to stay at Haridwar at night and next morning we planned to Rishkesh Shri Neelkant ji. The night time, the empty road where there was meager traffic, the roar of Royal Enfiled, what to explain, it was literally the feeling of amazing sensation. We reached in Haridwar around 09:45 and at 10:00 we were at the gate of the lodge. Before reaching there we searched the market where we had to have dinner. The restaurant was to open late night. So, we became worry free and stayed in the lodge room and rested for half an hour. It was cold night, so we had little coffee as we planned earlier and after some time we had dinner in the market. It was a refreshing moment separate from daily busy working life. Being away from hectic life, We were fully free for two days and we felt soothing after some little hot coffee. We slept in the lodge at 12:30 and dreamed for the next day tour through mountain roads to Shri Neelkanth Ji.

The next morning, we got up at 7O’clock, took bath, stepped out with our motor bike, kicked it and started our travel to the ancient holy temple of Lord Shiva. It was a mountain region and the place of holy river Ganga. There were  some ancient famous temples In Haridwar among which Shri Chandi Mata Ji Temple we had to visit on the returning route. The road was all built all along side the holy river Ganga ji. We stopped at a point after 15 minutes to have a cup of tea and little snacks in the breakfast. It was a resort inside the forest and there was a tea stall under a tree providing some snacks too at the roadside. The scene there was awesome. 

It was pollution free and beautiful nature. Forest, river, dam, mountains, few people and fresh air, it was really a place to stay for a happy and healthy atmosphere. The road we were travelling on was built along river Ganga Ji at one side and there were mountains  the other side. The sight was really wonderful and spiritual. It was the place where I always wanted to visit. No one could reject plan of visiting such a lovey place.  After refreshment we again started our journey.

 We reached at a height from where the whole Rishikesh was visible. It was so fabulous to see the city from a good height. It was so beautiful. After waking up from that unforgettable view, we again started towards our holy destination. The entire journey was mesmerizing for me. Once more the riding became cool and enjoying. The short turns, low speed, vehicles we were passing, everything was full of exhilaration. The environment fragrance was incorporeal. We were going to reach the holy temple of Lord Shiva which was one of the most famous Lord Shiva temples in Uttarakhand. Nearby 11 O’ clock, we reached the temple, parked our bike, purchased prasad for the temple, walked through the market street, walking up the stairs, looking at various kinds of shops and then reached behind the queue of pilgrims made to visit the holy shrine. Slowly/gingerly speaking and listening enchanting, we reached the temple gate and bowed head and did time being worship recitation and moved ahead with Prasad. It was a decent moment for us to visit one of the famous holy temples of lord Shiva. I loved the spiritual place, its beauty, enchanting sound everywhere, pilgrims all around the open area and corridor. Light sun rays were soothing people from severe cold. The ambience at that place was entirely mesmerizing. People forget all worries, daily struggles, tensions at such place. It happened with us too. we wanted to stay for little long time but we had returning program to home the same day. We walked back to our parked bike, took it, had some snacks at a refreshing stall, walked through market, purchased some local fabric, a divine Rudraksh and rode back to Haridwar. We had to visit holy shrine of Mata Chandi Devi Ji the same day.

Now we had to change the route, although all through mountains, it was entirely mountainous route. On the way, we saw a temple just above the top of a hill. It was beautiful. We had our planned destinations, so we kept riding. Some distance was the same then we crossed the river Ganga through a bridge to reach the other side of the holy river from where the sight of river Ganga was perfect and awesome. I clicked some pics over there taking view of river Ganga from the good height. It was the first moment I visited there and my extensive happy feelings were rising high with pleasure and natural comfort. We drove back to Haridwar through the wide road of mountains. It was a main highway to various holy places at high places among mountains. Royal Enfield was making our journey comfortable and enjoyable. It sounded heavy in the area of mountainous region.

It attracted passersby and we both noticed it. Viewing the sightseeing places everywhere, we reached the city of Rishikesh in one hour. We met little rush because it was day time and market was open and people were walking everywhere for their daily needs of life. I liked the city. Although it was same as ours but it was a famous place in India as covered with mountains which was making its presence more lovely.  I was loving the trip by heart as it was my dream project by my Royal Enfield. Passing through some little jam we reached the city of Haridwar and crossed the wide river Ganga again through the wide over bridge to reach at the starting holy route of holy hill of shrine of Mata Chandi Devi Ji. We rode the bike on the hill road which was little straight upwards and had steep cuts as hill was not high and big. Slowly we reached the sight, same we did there, purchased Prasad, bowed head, did worship recitation and returned riding slowly and carefully. At the top, near the temple, the view was amazing.The weather was getting more cold and foggy but mesmerizing. It was difficult for us to decide to leave the place and return down the hill. It was a beautiful place. But the condition and time compulsion made us to return and we safely rode down the hill. Now, the two holy destinations we had visited we planned for the tour. We relaxed and returned back to the so called little village where we met my friend’s maternal father, mother, uncle, aunt and their children. We had tea and snacks, rested for half an hour. It was around 6 O’clock and it was getting dark and cold. I was feeling to stay for that night to be comfortable of the whole day riding tiredness. It was 165 kms distance we had to travel and the cold night was making me little scare. I had a spare day time but my friend had to join his working the next day which made me ignore my fear and tiredness. It was much cold and I could imagine the cold sharp waves we were going to face the whole returning way. But I was thinking of my friend who was going to ride the whole route and the front sharp cold hits were going to be his. I just said OK to myself and sat on the rear seat and after wishing  goodbye to the relatives, we rode back to our hometown. 

Within the city road ride the weather we felt was comfortable because of traffic congestion. As we left the city and reached the main highway, it looked like horrible. Because I was mentally scared of cold weather and felt for the night stay, my mindset made the picture of fearing extreme cold. I was right. It was a cold weather and cool wind was thrashing us but we were enjoying the ride because it was Royal Enfield. We had nice warm clothes covering us completely and the main problem was my tiredness and unwillingness to travel back that night. It was only adjustable time for me and I wished to reach home soon looking at every kilometer sign board we were crossing. It was dark and lonely highway. The road was excellent and smooth. We reached at a roadside restaurant when we stopped just half the way. I felt so relaxed and warm inside the covered restaurant. We got refresh and sat at a dining table to order some food. We wanted to have little light food to keep both of us active and easy for riding. We ordered two vegetarian dishes and chapattis and ate relaxing and easing ourselves. We spent some more little time after dinner and had tea also. Then, getting energized and motivated for the remaining journey, we pushed the self button of the bike and started riding to home. The dinner made us warm and gave energy to face the cold wind. But after some time it was the same and again I wished for the early and safe return to our homes. Safe word I used because my friend was riding at a little high speed as the highway was empty and smooth. Some bikes also time to time crossed us and also four wheelers crossed us making their vehicle engine sound audible high. It was amazing to hear those sounds in the silent highway night. Well, we reached again at a roadside restaurant where some buses were parked and passengers were walking , resting and having dinner all over there. My friend wore one more bike travelling suit over his dress which he needed according to weather. We stood under the shed and we could see the weather outside which had become more cool and windy. I prayed to God to make us reach home as soon as possible. In fact, I never travelled like this on a bike in the so cool weather, it was my first experience and it was daring to me. That time I noticed and came to know about the needed dress for a bike tour in such a cold weather. I felt to find a lodge at that place but alas! could not do so. We travelled again and the speed confirmed me of early reach. Yes, the time came and I saw  our city name board at the roadside. Now, the distance left between our home and us was only about 30 kms. I felt so soothing and thanked to God at the moment. I forgot the pain I was feeling while sitting on the seat. I noticed every km sign board and my comfort zone was expanding. Then, we arrived on the main highway to our city  and it was just 18 kms distance we had to cover. I smiled and told my rider friend about the distance left. He also became happy although he knew the distance. We safely covered the distance without fearing the thrashing cold wind which we did not feel during the remaining distance. And yes, our city started, and my pleasure grew immensely. It was around 12:30am. He rode direct to his home because his home was ahead of mine. It was just 7 kms away from my home. We reached his home. I had little water and without wasting time after saying him goodbye, I rode back to my home. I was in my city where I near about rode daily for my work. I was worry free and relaxed. I reached my home and entered in my room. I quickly changed my dress, and slipped inside my blanket feeling 100% comfortable and thankful to God. I went into deep sleep soon.