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After riding through the stunning Zanskar Valley, Ravi comes back with dusty gear, a messy beard and a story to share.

As I read through the mail, I was extremely ambivalent. It was a mail from Royal Enfield, inviting us to participate in the HOXplore - a 12-day ride through Kargil, and in light of recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir, it was hard not to be nervous. With my mind plagued with such thoughts, my fingers froze on the keyboard. It was almost like a war was waging in my head.

Being an avid traveller, it's been my undying dream to explore the Himalayan region, and this ride gave me an opportunity that I had to seize - especially since I had never been to the Zanskar region b...