Saval Challenges

Day 4: Rampur to Sangla. The tone was set right at the start in Rampur early this morning, when I had to deal with a pack of aggressive dogs chasing me down. I noticed a few locals carrying sticks for protection, so I picked one up myself to keep the pack at bay.

Once past them, it started with a long, slow climb along the NH5 toward Sangla. The moment I hit the junction where you leave the highway for the Sangla road, the forecast rain began looming on the cards. I quickly geared up, got my layers ready, and started grinding.

I quickly realized the Sangla road is not for the faint of heart! It was pure gravel + pot holes, right beside a cliff with a 500-to-1,000-foot drop testing my nerves at every turn. The unforgiving surface severely tested both my body and my bike. Slowly, I grinded my way to the top, completely wet and drenched. Finally found a hotel where I can rest up tonight and dry off. 🌧️🏔️⚡️