Kausani to Ranikhet
The day was bright and sunny and the ride was highly enjoyable. We passed by little villages, people sunning themselves in the tranquil countryside. Quite a bit of the journey was on flatland and then we climbed some hills again.
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| The long and winding road to Ranikhet |
We stopped midway in a nice place in the hills since we had a lot of time on our hands.
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| Pondering on going up the hillside |
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| Mr Naidu, Ranjan and me |
Ranjan wanted us to experience how life is in the hills - he pointed out to the valley below and said that they would keep climbing down to get to their project sites.
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| Diwan and Vardha down the valley |
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| Ranjan and I up the hill |
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| Me |
Vardha was led to some distance down the valley by Diwan while I chose to stay back. The forest was full of pines and Ranjan and I climbed a hill on the other side. Mr Naidu shared some of the Malta fruit he had with him.
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| A discussion among colleagues - Mr Naidu, Ranjan and Jitendra |
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| Old friends chatting away |
We chatted, clicked pictures, walked up into the hills, and then headed onwards. Another relaxed stop at a tea shop where we ate a bakery item called fan biscuit and then we hit Ranikhet.
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| A meeting among colleagues - Jitendra, Ranjan, Mr Naidu and Diwan |
Now Ranikhet also is known for its snowfall, hosts the Kumaon regiment and is a typical hill town.
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| The fan biscuit and chai |
Onwards then to Ranikhet.
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