Peep Peep Don't Sleep

My recent travel to India, particularly in the Indian Himalays has led me not just to the beauty of the magnificent gigantic mountain ranges but also to the bumpy heart pumping road of Leh-Manali Highway that switched back on the slopes of the mountain ranges. Along the road are interactive signages that one can not  leave the road unnoticed. We read each one with joy and look forward to what could be the next after several kilometers on the several days on the road.

Then on our way back to Delhi, I learn that there is a book, a compilation on all of these. But in as much as I wanted to have a copy of it on the day that we left,  I cannot find any in any of the bookstore at the airport. Thanks to my Indian friend who take the time to share with me the link of the book on blog www.PeepPeepDontSleep.com. I make a copy on my page as I my reference. I still hope to get a copy of the book when I will return to India or when one of my friend will visit India soon.

This image was taken near Batalik on way to Kargil in Ladakh. 

This image was taken between Jispa and Sarchu on way to Ladakh

This image was taken at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh

This image was taken on the way from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh

This image was taken in Bhagsunag near Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh

This image was taken around Leh Town in Ladakh

This image was taken on way from Leh to Nubra Valley in Ladakh

This image was taken when going from Leh to Kargil via Batalik

This image was taken on the road from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh

This image was taken near Saichen Glacier in Ladakh 

This image was taken near Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh

This image was taken at a construction site of the Delhi Metro Rail

This image was taken while coming from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh .

This image was taken near Upshi when going from Leh to Manali in Ladakh 

This image was taken in Bhagsunag near Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh

This image was taken in Nubra Valley on road to Saichen Glacier in Ladakh

This image was taken near Kargil in Ladakh

This image was taken near Kargil from Batalik in Ladakh

This image was taken on the road from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh

This image was taken in Abbot Mount Uttarakhand 

This image was taken from Abbot Mount to Patal Bhuvaneswar in the eastern part of Uttarakhand.

This image was taken on the way from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken at Munsiyari in eastern part of Uttarakhand.

This image was taken at the Alchi Monastery in Ladakh.

This image was taken near Abbot Mount in eastern Uttarakhand.

This image was taken near Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh.

This image was taken in Nubra Valley on the road to Saichen Glacier in Ladakh.

This image was taken a little after Kargil on the road to Leh in Ladakh.

This image was taken near Bhimtal in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

This image was taken en route from Abbott Mount to Patal Bhuvaneshar in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

This image was taken en route from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Kargil to Leh in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Jispa to Sarchu in Himachal Pradesh on the way to Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Leh to Alchi in Ladakh. 

This image was taken en route from Abbott Mount to Patal Bhuvaneshar in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh. 

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken en route from Abbott Mount to Patal Bhuvaneshar in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

This image was taken en route from Abbott Mount to Patal Bhuvaneshar in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

This sign refers to the Border Roads Organisation, builders of the roads here, claiming their roads to be pot hole free. Are they? :-)

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh. 

This image was taken en route from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken near Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken on the road from Abbot Mount to Patal Bhivaneswar in Uttarakhand. 

This image was taken on the road from Jispa to Sarchu in Himachal Pradesh.

That’s some horse sense being talked here, right?

This image was taken in the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. 

This image was taken on the road from Dehradun to Mussoorie.

It is also common sense, right? This image was taken on the road between Batalik and Kargil in Ladakh.

This image was taken near Abbot Mount in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal).

These signs have been put up mostly by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) and they can be seen blowing their own horn here. This image was taken on the way to Zanskar Valley near Alchi in Ladakh.

No, this has nothing to do with turning your other cheek. This image was taken on the road from Alchi to Kargil in Ladakh.

Ordering the Book

You can order the paperback through one of the following online distributors shortly - Click on either to go directly to the book’s ordering page.

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Bibliographical Information

• Book Name: Peep Peep Don’t Sleep
• Author: Ajay Jain
• ISBN: 978-81-906007-2-9 
• Pages: 200 
• First Published: October 2008 by Kunzum, an imprint of TCP Media Pvt. Ltd.
• Specs: Printed in all colour using 170 gsm art paper for inside pages

About Ajay Jain

Ajay Jain is a full time writer, professional blogger and photographer based in New Delhi in India.
He is not limited in his medium of expression, equally comfortable writing for newspapers and magazines, as well as his own books and blogs. Starting his writing career in 2001, he has been covering business, technology and youth affairs before deciding to focus wholly on travel writing.
He pursues his passion by being on the road as much as he can. Peep Peep Don’t Sleep is his second book. His first book, titled Let’s Connect: Using LinkedIn to Get Ahead at Work is a management book on professional networking using the world’s most popular professional networking site LinkedIn.com. It was published in early 2008.
He has worked for and written columns for national publications in India including The Hindustan Times, Mint, Financial Express, Indian Management, Outlook Business and Rediff.com. He has also edited a youth newspaper, The Campus Paper. Prior to taking up writing, he has worked in the Information Technology and Sports Management sectors.
He holds degrees Mechanical Engineering (Delhi College of Engineering, 1992), Management (Fore School of Management, 1994) and Journalism (Cardiff University, UK, 2002). His schooling was in St. Columba’s School in New Delhi.
His Blogs
Kunzum.com - The India Travel Show
AjayJain.com - On Public Interest and Consumer Issues
His Picture Gallery
http://kunzum.com/gallery

Book Reviews & Reader Feedback

The book seems to have opened to some excellent publicity in leading newspapers, magazine, websites and blogs. Click on the links below to read the media coverage. PRINT MEDIA

The Hindustan Times: The best publicity one could ask for: A half page piece in the Sunday edition of the most read newspaper in New Delhi, the capital of India. It does not get bigger than this in the country.
Outlook Traveller: The #1 travel magazine in India
DNA (Daily News and Analysis): A leading newspaper in Mumbai
Metro Now: A popular tabloid in New Delhi
Asian Age: A half page piece in another popular newspaper in India
Better Photography magazine
Indian Express: The newspaper is an institution in itself

ONLINE MEDIA

At Home, Writing Blog by Bhaswati Ghosh
Tshema Blog

Sample Chapters

Click on any of the links below to read PDF of the chapters mentioned. (Note: Most files are between 1-3 MB in size as these are full of pics)
Pages 1-5: Author’s Note and Contents
Pages 6-11: Introduction
Pages 12-23: Watch Those Curves
Pages 24-35: The Right Spirits
Pages 170-187: Getting Hospitable
Pages 188-199: Noticed in Public Interest & The End

From the Back Cover

If you thought Road Signs are only meant to guide and inform, think again.

The ones on Indian highways are in a zone of their own. They shower you with words of wisdom, keep your mind sharp as you unravel their cryptic messages, tickle your imagination, amuse you and entertain you. In public interest, they lend a hand to Alcoholics Anonymous. Since journeys are meant to be a pleasure, they remind you to ‘Smile Please.’

The entertainment for the traveler does not stop at this. There are the limitless public notices, outdoor advertisements and storefront signs with their own idiosyncrasies and eccentricities. Who needs comic strips in this country?

I drove over 10,000 kilometers in India to put together this collection of signs. With a bit of witty commentary thrown in, this book will be a journey unlike any other you may have undertaken. Resulting in you letting out a ‘Peep Peep’ of delight.