Leave Chandigarh, following breakfast and presents from our family away from family. But not before a quick trip to the local Krishna temple this time part of the international consciousness movement. Very large temple, but quite empty at this time the morning. We receive information on the movement, the temple and a basic overview of the teachings. Very interesting. Massive semitrailer sized cart out the front for an annual local event occurring on the weekend, where a large statue of Krishna will be placed on the cart and wheeled around town, for those who can't make it to Krishna, he will make it to them. The cart is pulled by devotees and the wheels alone tower over me.
Ride out of Chandigarh smooth, but once out back onto a National Highway with it's traffic and smog.
We start to climb up towards Kalka. First consistent climbing since we started cycling in India.
At Kalka we take the back road past the railway station, just off which is a street containing most of the hotels in town. We settle in one, prior to hitting the streets which are still going strong at 8pm, though a small highway town. Chana at the local Dharba is great pre tea at a sweet store.
We are out as soon as our heads touch our pillows recovering from the ride, the flu and an amazing couple of days in Chandigarh.
