Ahemdabad to Udaipur
Reached udaipur at 11 am after moving from ahemdabad at 5am. Getting out of ahemdabad itself tooka na hour since to avoid the confusing city routes i took the outer ring road which took me an extra 15-20 kms. However once on the road- It was a smooth drive. Great road- four lane and without a blemish on the surface throughout the route. With the rains lashing the ahmedabad district last night- the weather was cool in the early morning, so was able to cover most of the disttance without a problem. One problem the route faces is lack of good quality dhabas enroute- had a make do with a bad tasting idli as my breakfast. As the sun started rising so did the heat and I could feel the sweat dripping down my collar. However the twisting and turning road gleaming through the hills kept my attention. It was such an exhillarating experience that I switched off my ipod to get back to driving without any distractions whatsoever. Once in udaipur, I was able to locate Kumbha palace- good afforadable rooms. Have driven arund 250 kms today- but on the whole- even at 11 am could do more.
Ahmedabad
I did pack in a lot of socialising for 1 day in ahmedabad, and so I faced the consequences- couldnt get up in time to start off for uaipur. Thus, another day at ahmedabad- saw back to back movies- shootout and spiderman-3. I t has rained here in ahemdabad today-its raining right now. I wonder what its going to be further up north. Any rain up ahead spells problems galore for me on the highway but alternatively the weather could just remain overcast and not rain. All in all the trip hasnt as yet kicked much yet there are things coming up. I like it that way.
Baroda - Ahmedabad
The trial run from Baroda to Ahemdabad was coverered without any glitches. Started at 0615am instead of 4am, got delayed as always coz i had left my packing up for the last hour. However, I was able to enter ahemdabad by 0800 hrs. Though the sun was up and beating on my back. Wasnt a tiring experience considering that I took only one break from baroda to ahemdabad at anand- and to keep me company was Dhanraj- so couldn't test what being alone would do to me. That is up for tomorrow- when i drive to Udaipur. Hoping i will be able to start off by 4am morrow.
One thing I learnt on my trip- beware of the dogs- nearly met an accident save that I was able to break my speed well in time to avoid it.
One thing I learnt on my trip- beware of the dogs- nearly met an accident save that I was able to break my speed well in time to avoid it.
The penultimate day
Alas, the penultimate day and tomorrow I am going to commence on my journey. Off to ahemdabad before the day break.
Plenty of people did come to know of this eccentric idea of mine and leave a few quarters most expressed doubt. Nevertheless, they were wishing well for me.
But as headstrong a person I am, I choose not to listen to them and continue with the stupidity.
I am also leaving Baroda finally- its been a home for me. Everytime I return to the city- a sudden calm descends on me- a calm that I know the whole place as the back of my hand- it's my den.
The past six years have allowed me to come in touch with many people who's company I cherish. All my colleagues- who have been in the thick and thin with me- most of the muck being created by me. My juniors- awesome- I wish they all have as good juniors as I have had. Of course my mentor and friend Dr Ranjit Kadam- a guardian away from home. One more person I have shared a strange chemistry with is our Dean - Dr Kamal Pathak- though the guy has scolded and reprimanded me on most occasions- he still has been providing support where necessary...
I WILL MISS BARODA!!!!!
Plenty of people did come to know of this eccentric idea of mine and leave a few quarters most expressed doubt. Nevertheless, they were wishing well for me.
But as headstrong a person I am, I choose not to listen to them and continue with the stupidity.
I am also leaving Baroda finally- its been a home for me. Everytime I return to the city- a sudden calm descends on me- a calm that I know the whole place as the back of my hand- it's my den.
The past six years have allowed me to come in touch with many people who's company I cherish. All my colleagues- who have been in the thick and thin with me- most of the muck being created by me. My juniors- awesome- I wish they all have as good juniors as I have had. Of course my mentor and friend Dr Ranjit Kadam- a guardian away from home. One more person I have shared a strange chemistry with is our Dean - Dr Kamal Pathak- though the guy has scolded and reprimanded me on most occasions- he still has been providing support where necessary...
I WILL MISS BARODA!!!!!
The supposed Itinerary
28th morning- start for ahemdabad
28th afternoon- reach ahemdabad
29th morning- start for udaipur
29th evening- reach udaipur
30th roam through udaipur
31st 6am - start for chittaurgarh
31st 10 am - reach chittaurgarh, roam around
31st 6pm - start for bhilwara
31st night - reach bhilwara
1st - stay at bhilwara
2nd - morning start for jaipur
2nd - evening reach jaipur
3rd- stay at jaipur
4th - morning start for delhi
4th - evening reach delhi
28th morning- start for ahemdabad
28th afternoon- reach ahemdabad
29th morning- start for udaipur
29th evening- reach udaipur
30th roam through udaipur
31st 6am - start for chittaurgarh
31st 10 am - reach chittaurgarh, roam around
31st 6pm - start for bhilwara
31st night - reach bhilwara
1st - stay at bhilwara
2nd - morning start for jaipur
2nd - evening reach jaipur
3rd- stay at jaipur
4th - morning start for delhi
4th - evening reach delhi
There's a decision to be made.
Of course I can take my bike back to my home via transport- the routine mundane way. Alternatively, I could ride it back home.
I know riding a bike for 1500 kms is not a joke, it will be very tiring. Add to it the fact that I will be doing it alone, braving the hot winds and the terrain for which rajasthan is famous for.
I can easily send my bike via transport, from Baroda to Kanpur- easy, no tiring journey, no loneliness to face, no hot air blowing into my face and of course easy on my pocket.
And that is reason enough why I wont do it- its too easy!!!!
I will drive my bike all the way to my home. I know people would tell me that this is a plain stupid idea and I would be foolish to think that I would be able to complete the whole journey in one piece. They would try to deter me from my stand point- and its very easy to be swayed away from all this- they have 7 days for this.
I hope next sunday I will be writing my last blog before i commence on my journey.
Of course I can take my bike back to my home via transport- the routine mundane way. Alternatively, I could ride it back home.
I know riding a bike for 1500 kms is not a joke, it will be very tiring. Add to it the fact that I will be doing it alone, braving the hot winds and the terrain for which rajasthan is famous for.
I can easily send my bike via transport, from Baroda to Kanpur- easy, no tiring journey, no loneliness to face, no hot air blowing into my face and of course easy on my pocket.
And that is reason enough why I wont do it- its too easy!!!!
I will drive my bike all the way to my home. I know people would tell me that this is a plain stupid idea and I would be foolish to think that I would be able to complete the whole journey in one piece. They would try to deter me from my stand point- and its very easy to be swayed away from all this- they have 7 days for this.
I hope next sunday I will be writing my last blog before i commence on my journey.
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