1. Yield way to traffic coming up the hill (ie when you are going downhill) is one of the most important rules of hill driving. However, we often forget this rule and sometimes consequences can be disastrous. A couple of times when I was riding downhill (between Kempty and Yamuna Bridge) I barely had space enough to squeeze through the edge of the road and the oncoming vehicle. Should have slowed down rather than risk landing in the ditch between the road and the mountainside.
2. Between Yamuna Bridge and the place where we had lunch, a JCB was at work clearing the landslide rubble. I and Ravi were waiting for the road to be cleared or till we were signalled to proceed forth. Meanwhile Rakesh rode up and crossed the area when the JCB had dumped it's load. Taking a cue from his daredevilry, I ventured forth when the machine had dumped the second load. While I was crossing the JCB, it gave a sudden lurch and it's front portion (the dumper) was inches from my front wheel. Literally made it with the skin of my teeth.
3. Trekker drivers are the worst of the lot one can encounter in these areas who are usually drunk till their gills and drive very dangerously. They have to be given a wide berth when they are coming towards you. Had a couple of scary moments encountering these rogues.
4. Another important point is about puddles in the road after rains. Puddles have to be negotiated very slowly as their depth is unknown. I had rocketed over some of them which can result in a skid or fall.
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