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This ride is a west-east crossing of the Himalaya range, setting off in Pakistan and, after a few ups and downs, finishing up in Bhutan. It crosses the Himalaya as many times as possible - on the Karakoram Highway (Pakistan / China), Manali-Leh Highway (India), and the Friendship Highway (Tibet / Nepal). I'll be writing "Himalaya by bicycle" for Trailblazer Guides (www.trailblazer-guides.com) as I go along. For a previous solo bike ride in the Himalaya, see www.pocketsprocket.com.