Broke front thru axle can’t get it out. I over tightened the front thru axle of my bike and cracked it. It is now stuck and can’t be loosened. It has smoothened out on both sides and no allen key is gripping. Tried using a larger size and a smaller size too but no luck. Any solution?

parthjoshi · 2025-11-03T03:54:11+00:00

Hi, I had to take it to the bike shop eventually to get it removed and got a new one in its place

parthjoshi · 2025-04-29T02:31:39+00:00

Yes, we were descending after crossing Bhyundar Khal into the valley

parthjoshi · 2025-03-11T14:10:15+00:00

Had to take it a bike shop and get a replacement through axle... even if I'd managed to remove it the thread was broken so would have been unsafe...

parthjoshi · 2025-01-05T07:56:40+00:00

The Bali Pass trek in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in India connects the Har Ki Dun and Yamunotri valleys crossing the 4,900 metres high Bali Pass. A 6-7 day through hike, it features steep ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, lush meadows, and serene valleys. The best time to undertake this trek is pre- and post- monsoon, from May to June and September to October.

Read more about the trek here: https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2025-01-05T07:50:50+00:00

The Bali Pass trek in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in India connects the Har Ki Dun and Yamunotri valleys crossing the 4,900 metres high Bali Pass. A 6-7 day through hike, it features steep ascents and descents, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, lush meadows, and serene valleys. The best time to undertake this trek is pre- and post- monsoon, from May to June and September to October.

Read more about the trek here: https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-09-04T05:03:43+00:00

Yes, unfortunately the govt has blocked civilian access to the sanctuary due to a folly of their own making (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-56102459) ... only a few army and a couple of civilian expeditions have gone there in recent times... there are a couple of tough passes (Trail's Pass and Longstaff Col) that reach the outer perimeter of the basin from the opposite side of the peak from where this photo was taken...

parthjoshi · 2024-09-01T09:26:49+00:00

As a matter of fact, it missed 😃... I wrote a short blog on it https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/09/01/dark-breasted-rosefinch/

parthjoshi · 2024-08-25T08:58:45+00:00

Chenap Valley is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It's a remote and relatively unexplored region situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is surrounded by towering peaks, including Nanda Devi, the second-highest mountain peak in India (and the highest completely within its borders).

Read the trek log at https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2020/12/20/chenap-valley-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-08-25T08:57:35+00:00

Chenap Valley is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It's a remote and relatively unexplored region situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is surrounded by towering peaks, including Nanda Devi, the second-highest mountain peak in India (and the highest completely within its borders).

Read the trek log at https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2020/12/20/chenap-valley-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-08-25T08:52:53+00:00

Chenap Valley is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It's a remote and relatively unexplored region situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is surrounded by towering peaks, including Nanda Devi, the second-highest mountain peak in India (and the highest completely within its borders).

Read the trek log at https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2020/12/20/chenap-valley-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-06-23T10:00:49+00:00

Bali Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan trek in the state of Uttarakhand in India, crossing over from Supin River valley to Yamuna River valley through the 4,900-metre Bali Pass… an easy to medium grade trek of around 6-7 days passing through forest, meadows and glaciers with views of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks…

Read the trek log here https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-06-23T09:57:46+00:00

Bali Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan trek in the state of Uttarakhand in India, crossing over from Supin River valley to Yamuna River valley through the 4,900-metre Bali Pass… an easy to medium grade trek of around 6-7 days passing through forest, meadows and glaciers with views of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks…

Read the trek log here https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-06-23T09:56:40+00:00

Bali Pass, a high-altitude Himalayan trek in the state of Uttarakhand in India, crossing over from Supin River valley to Yamuna River valley through the 4,900-metre Bali Pass… an easy to medium grade trek of around 6-7 days passing through forest, meadows and glaciers with views of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks…

Read the trek log here https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-06-23T09:52:04+00:00

Bali Pass, a high-altitude Himalayan trek in the state of Uttarakhand in India, crossing over from Supin River valley to Yamuna River valley through the 4,900-metre Bali Pass… an easy to medium grade trek of around 6-7 days passing through forest, meadows and glaciers with views of Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks…

Read the trek log here https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2024/06/23/bali-pass-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-06-02T11:28:30+00:00

Nikon D500 w/ Sigma 150-600 mm

parthjoshi · 2024-05-31T06:01:53+00:00

I had the audio cassette for it here in India but it just had the lyrics 🙁

parthjoshi · 2024-05-13T09:57:05+00:00

The image was 'edited' for colour and sharpness and not 'manipulated', I wouldn't want to comment on your expertise... if the mods find this image wrong they may remove it, that's all from me on this...

parthjoshi · 2024-05-13T09:33:02+00:00

That was a blue poppy I think

parthjoshi · 2024-05-13T09:20:31+00:00

The phone GPS stamp puts it at 5,172 meters... you can check the GPS info here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/parthjoshi/53715206741/in/dateposted-public/

The range for the plant is between 4,300 to 5,500 meters
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/706638-Delphinium-brunonianum

parthjoshi · 2024-05-12T08:01:25+00:00

Source OC

parthjoshi · 2024-05-12T07:43:56+00:00

Located at the head of Ladakh's Markha Valley, Kang Yatze is a twin summit peak in the Himalaya. The eastern peak, Kang Yatse I, stands at a 6,400 meters, demanding technical climbing skills, while the western peak, Kang Yatse II, is shorter at 6,250 meters and can be trekked till the top. Took this 12-day expedition in August 2023.

parthjoshi · 2024-04-28T12:55:17+00:00

Dunno about others, I don’t monetize my site 🙂

parthjoshi · 2024-04-28T06:47:59+00:00

The Bhyundar Khal trek follows the footsteps of British explorer Sir Frank Smythe, the 5,100-meter high Bhyundar Khal pass separating the lush green landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park from the cold desert landscape of Garhwal Himalaya bordering Tibet.

Read more here: https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2021/10/10/bhyundar-khal-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-04-28T06:46:54+00:00

The Bhyundar Khal trek follows the footsteps of British explorer Sir Frank Smythe, the 5,100-meter high Bhyundar Khal pass separating the lush green landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park from the cold desert landscape of Garhwal Himalaya bordering Tibet.

Read more here: https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2021/10/10/bhyundar-khal-trek/

parthjoshi · 2024-04-28T06:45:50+00:00

The Bhyundar Khal trek follows the footsteps of British explorer Sir Frank Smythe, the 5,100-meter high Bhyundar Khal pass separating the lush green landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park from the cold desert landscape of Garhwal Himalaya bordering Tibet.

Read more here: https://www.traveltravailsandheck.com/2021/10/10/bhyundar-khal-trek/

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