BOOTCAMP BIKIE

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Ravikiran Pulsar 150cc Titto {pillion}
Shivkumar Pulsar 150cc Avinash {pillion}
Manoj Pulsar 150cc Anand {pillion}
Ajay Suzuki Fierro 150cc RaviGowda {pillion}
Manju Yamaha RXZ 135cc Jude {pillion}
Soumen Bajaj Discover 125cc Praveen {pillion}
Ashwani Bajaj Discover 125cc Sunderaj {pillion}
Gunjan CBZ 150cc

@ About 7:00 AM Sunday 18th Feb 2007 we gathered @ 4th Block Jayanagar, Bengaluru had Breakfast, Filled up our bikes tanks n then left to burn the roadzzzzzzz ……. Our destination Mekedatu off kanakapura Road.

By the time we had reached Nandi Express-Way one smart guy got n idea to move on to Pandavpura off Mysore Road about 100 KM away. After a small discussion finally our project-Pandavpura was on track. We hit Mysore Express way by 8:30 AM n it was for all these bikers to zoom in @ their MAX well believe it or not the average speed till our first pit stop @ Maddur was 101 KM/Hr.

Pulsar guys Shiv, Ravi, Gunjan had a fair enough deal for touching MAX on their speedometer n they did it…. @ around 9:30 AM had out first pit stop @ Maddur got a fresh taste of Maddur Vada , it’s a must try I guess these vada was originated here.

Second pit stop @ 10:30 AM Mandya…… confirmed our track from the locals n got the way right…… RaviGowda got in CBZ and was in full flow from here…… of course guys it was Mandya after all…. Then even Jude had his hands on CBZ….Praveen n Soumen were swapping now n then.


@ Around 12:00 noon reached Pandavpura n from then moved off Mysore road for about 20 KM beautiful drive through narrow lanes of sugarcane fields of Pandavpura to Tannur Lake. It’s a huge lake at least 200 Meters above ground level. Parked off our bikes and here starts our trek……

Well Gunjan, Ravikiran n Ashwani were the first to stop on basecamp1…. Rest of the team were still climbing… with our specialist guides Anil n Karthik.

The second team with Ajay, Manoj, Manju, Soumen, Jude, RaviGowda n Avinash made it up to top but not extreme top spot which only Myself, Sunderaj, Titto, Shivkumar n Praveen had been. We visited almost all of the rock spot n yep our official photographer Titto was there for capturing our memories… Enjoyed the scenery and after some singing from Ashwani n RaviGowda it was time to leave…@ Around 1:30 PM left to Yedumuri…..







NOTE: Tannur Lake is extremely dangerous for swimming n while rock climbing do it on ur own risk…… some rocks r extremely slippery……..Try to have a glance of some caves found in n around there.

Finally @ around 1:30 P.M left that place n moved on to Yedumuri which was a beautiful check dam on river Cauvery n the best thing was the entry ticket is 2 INR per bike.
On the way to Yedumuri it was time for all the bikers to display their special stunts n for pillion riders to pray for their life….

Well all i saw was Ajay n Ashwani standing n riding their bikes (may b pain in their a$$) n then their was a special stunt by shivkumar its called Butterfly ride... Reached Yedumuri by 2:00 PM, this was the time to show our extreme talent in swimming. Well RaviGowda, Soumen, Ajay, RaviKiran were in a perfect swimwear.........well the girls from our boot camp were not so lucky to have a look @ those hot bodies. Rest of us too couldn’t resist the beauty of Cauvery n dropped in it... But then there were these bunch of guys,(Gunjan,Ashwani,Sunderaj) who were acting as if they r on an Alien planet.
Down there it was a pretty fun in waters RaviGowda n Titto were the best swimmers, Soumen n Ravikiran were just shouting I am still guessing why they were shouting so much…..???? Manju spent his whole time finding a spot where he could swim and when he found one it was time to go.........
Said good back to Cauvery n finally it was 4:30 PM time for one tight Lunch......
Had a super power packed Lunch then hit the roads by 5:30 PM on the way back to base….

After stops @ regular intervals reached Bengaluru by 9:00 PM.….

Well both Tannur Lake n Yedumuri r perfect spots for n outing. No special trekking gears are required for these spots. No need to bother for food as u will find a Dhaba @ every 10 KM on B'lore-Mysore Highway. Even Fuel stations @ regular intervals.

FINALLY ride to Mekedatu was converted to Pandavpura.….. Now this is what we call flexibility is all about.….
This was one joy ride with my entire crew. I would like to thank Ajay n Tour_Manju for guiding throughout the tour. Manoj for his cam n our official photographer other than me Titto and our official video maker Avinash.

Ravikiran Shivkumar Manoj Ajay Manju were the only 5 persons who drove complete 350 KM ……

Yes believe it or not it was 350 KM adventures journey in about 14 Hrs and we all completed it successfully.

TOUR OF HOSANGADI

After another hectic week in Bengaluru, we 4 of us [Neo, Don, TDP, Bhatta] left for an outing in Hosangadi 400 KM from B’lore on Shivamoga-Kundapur state highway. Left B’lore on 25^th at around 8:45 PM and reached next day early morning to our destination by 6:30 AM.

Day 1,26^th Jan 2007 [Mountain view day]

Had a stay @ Inspection Bungalow [I.B] owned by K.P.C [Karnataka Power Corporation] which we had got through reference from my friend’s dad Mr. Sathish Koppar. It’s the best place to stay around as all the basic facility available.

At around 10 AM Sai reached from Mangaluru to I.B

On Indian Republic day, 5 of us had planned a cool trip on the mountainside.

Left to Shringeri @ around 11AM on our Classic Audi [Maruti 800]

On the way Agumbe hills it’s a must stop place for a picturesque view of mountains.

Reached Shringeri by 1:30 PM. Fish feeding @ Tunga River is a must. Have a view of amazing architecture of temple. Try out temple meals its absolutely free.

Way back traveled through Kudremukh National park and then Karkala.

Visited Gommateshwara statue build around 1432 AD, which stands on top of hill.

Hotel Sagar is a must visit.

Back to base by 10 PM and had a tight sleep.

Day 2, 27^th Jan 2007 [Trekking day]

Around 9:00 A.M Left for trekking @ Basavanapura Forest, guide is a must as u may get lost in those dense forest till we reach Tombattu [Varahi River]. Takes u around 4 KM. Have a nice time in fresh waters of Varahi River then leave back. [Trek on ur own risk as it’s a Naxalite zone and wild-animals can b encountered here n there]

@ around 2:00 PM had a visit to Pump House on the banks of Varahi river

Then it was time for the biggest adventure, trekking to Mettkal Gudda to a height of 1300 ft. and around 6 KM. It’s a must try for adventure lovers. Even the best machines available cannot take u to this place u need to trek to touch skies from Earth. It takes around 90 Minutes for climb @ an angle of 50-60 degree and 30 Min. for getting down. Lord Ganesha will b waiting for u so visit him first n wait for Sunset. The whole of Western Ghat region is visible from top

Day 3, 28^th Jan 2007 [Varahi power plant n Beach day]

Early morning natural bath@ pump house just 2 KM away from IB.

Had a nice Neer-Dosa [Udupi special] it’s a must try for breakfast.

At around 11:00 AM we had been to Varahi Power Plant which u will find after a km drive in an underground tunnel. What we found there was the best example that man-machine ‘n Vishveshwariah’s brain can create amazing project for the benefit of mankind. What we call Electricity is generated in 230 MHz turbines by 2 units operating 365/24/7. They have it 600 Meters under Earth at an angle of 50 degree. Where ground level water is brought through pipes of 15 Meters in diameter, and a 3 Meter pipe in length weights around 15 tons.

The whole engineering process is an amazing team effort. 2 new units are under construction. With a cost of millions of US dollars and Software technology from Germany, Turbines from Australia and Steel from Russia. This was an amazing experience under Earth where u found a whole new city with about 10 KM of tunnels connecting here n there.

This is Asia’s Third largest project and I would rate it as one of the amazing wonders of the World, which earns around 25 lacks INR per day. From a place situated so remote where the population is less than 5000.

[Even High Level reference will not help u to visit this place. We entered inside as a project engineers for IHP-Pune, who were doing there piping works. Please do not even attempt to visit this place if u don’t have any onsite emp ref.]

@ Around 3:30 PM Move towards Marvante beach 12 KM from Kundapur.

It’s a 3 KM stretch on NH 17 where there is Marvante beach on one side and Sawparnika River on the other.

Try out boating with 250 INR on a motorboat for a 6 KM ride Sawparnika River.

Wanna enjoy without shelling money then just cross river by paying 1 INR on a regular

Boat service, which takes u to Padukone Island [Native place of Prakash Padukone and Deepika Padukone].

Moved towards Kodi Beach [4 KM from Kundapur] where Varahi River meets Arabian sea this Sangam spot was the perfect place for us for sunset view and wrap up our tour.

Returned back to IB and then back to base B’lore.

THESE 3 DAYS WAS AN AMAZING TOUR FROM HILL STATIONS TO BEACHES AND FROM RIVERS TO JUNGLES.

The total cost of tour was around 1300 INR.

TOUR DE KOCHI

Finally after a hectic week ,on 29^th Dec 2006 we left from KBS Bangalore by Airavath (Volvo) at 8:00PM to our tour destination KOCHI.

Had a 12 Hrs luxurious journey to Kochi through Coaimbatur-Salem -Trishur.

One of the best travel service available to Kochi is by bus preferably Volvo as u will have a tight sleep after a good Bollywood movie [we had Janeeman (Night show) and Chupke-Chupke (Morning show)] so that u r in full charge the next morning.

DAY 1, Saturday 30th Dec 2006:

By 8:00 A.M had a stay @ Good Shepherd Tourist Home, M.G.Road the heart of Kochi .Got fresh n left to out first destination Mattancherry island at 10AM. Had a taste of local bus (Fully Naturally Air Conditioned, i.e. without windows) service of Kerala, well its really cheap n a must try and the best way to travel around Kochi even the auto service is damn cheap.

Mattancherry Island @ 10:00 A.M:

We traveled to this island through bus crossing 2 of the major bridges connecting main part of Kochi by paying just 6 INR.

Places to watch Jew Town n Jewish synagogue [Fri/sat Closed] it’s a must watch.

The whole of Jew town (Feels like u r in some part of Israel) was filled with some of the world’s biggest and best antique products, spice shops and perfumes.

Dutch palace [Fri closed]:

Had amazing paintings related to Ramayana and Mahabharatha painted in 14^th Century A.C. It’s a must watch. Such a beautiful palace can be watched by paying just 2 INR.

Walk through the beautiful streets of Jew Town towards Fort Kochi. It feels like coming from Israel to France by walk.

Places to watch in Fort Kochi:

St. Francis Church an 18^th Century Church.

In and around you will find lot of French styled villas.

Walk towards Chinese fish net area.

You will find lot of seaside restaurants. Its time for a good fishmeal.

(Purchase fresh fish of your choice, and get it baked for you).

Best way to travel here is hire a Bicycle…

Moving from Mattancherry Island to Vypeen Island @ 2:00 PM:

Travel cost: 2 INR from Fort Kochi to Vypeen Jetty (Standing service by Boat)

Get ready for some sudden surprises in Kerala, as it is a Communist dominated state in India. 30^th Dec 2006 had another major thing apart from our tour to Kerala. The so-called famous leader Saddam Hussain was Executed in Iraq on that day morning. So there was a super response for it in Kerala. All the transportation services were jammed by noon and locals didn’t know the reason. Tried our luck to hire an auto by paying thrice the charge what they demand, but it was hard luck. After 2KM walk then came a perfect Keralite Literate (Some times its pretty hard to communicate in Kerala as people don’t know other than Mallu Language), who just agreed to drop us to High court Junction for just 20 INR.

High court boat Jetty @ 4:00PM:

Had an excellent boat ride with a DJ Music and look-alike Himesh Reshmiya blasting our ears and a dance floor. The ride takes u through the coastal side of Kochi to Arabian sea via ONGC, Kochi ship building yard, Indian Navy, Kochi commercial port, Wellington Island where u can have a glimpse of Bolgatty Palace (which has been converted to a Taj group resort) etc… All these stuffs @ a cost of just 30 INR.

Evening walk through Marine drive and crossed the cable bridges to reach Royal music footway. Settled down for a while, having a glimpse of sunset with local DJ playing Bollywood music (Pretty surprising…)

DAY 2, Sunday 31st Dec 2006:

Its time for some early morning Kerala styled breakfast, had a good Idiyappam Kadala, Puttu and get back to work.

Travel to Tripuntara Hill Palace [Monday holiday] –

The total time to spend is about 4-5 hrs. Entries charge 30 INR.

It’s the palace of the then Kochi kings. It’s a must watch place. It has amazing collection of paintings, weapons and caravan. It even has a zoo and a life size Dino and elephant carved by wood. The best thing to watch there is a whole heritage village u feels as if u has passed through a time machine and r currently in 18^th century. U can have an Arial view of Kochi from the front balcony of the palace. The best part was the jewels of Maharaja…The Crown, which was worth millions of US $. It was a high security area with no cams n mobile. And the amazing part for those who have watched “Mr. Bean-Movie” you will find the famous lady painting from the French Museum there (It’s a once in a life time chance to see that painting).

Return back to Kochi and have a tight lunch. Book a package for Murunjapura (Backwaters) @ the cost of 350 INR. (Inclusive of pickup and drop from your Hotel)

Its around 40 KM from Kochi.

That was an amazing ride through the backwaters of kerala… some even man made backwaters are found with just 3 feet of water.

Now and then they had stopped to have a glimpse of coir making industry of Kerala.

That was a ride to remember for lifetime.

Back to base by evening New Year party @ full flow in Kochi…but we had a tight sleep as we needed to cover lots more next day morning….

DAY 3, Monday 1st Jan 2007:

The first thing to b seen in this year was the working of Chinese Fishing nets.

We got into the first Ferry service from High court jetty to Custom jetty which cost just 3 INR. There come the time punctuality the first service was about to leave @ 7:10 A.M and the whole 100 seater boat left sharp @ 7:10 with just 3 of us seating…That was a cool journey in the Queen of Arabia.

Walked till Fort Kochi n saw the amazing Chinese Fishing nets that operate on the concept of gravity. No fuel needed they operate for a time of 3 Hrs in morning and evening and catch fish worth 5000 INR in one shift….

@ around 10:00 A.M traveled to Vypeen and from there reached Cherai Beach one of the best beaches u will find around….

Moved towards Kodalur Elephant training Center [Monday-Holiday] Here u can have a Elephant safari for 200 INR. And a small river to cross and a zoo to see.

Finally it was time to pack off so returned back to Kochi in full swing …….

The roads are rubberized so Best way to travel is by Bus which never goes @ less than 70 Mph.

Had shopping @ M.G.Road….

NOTE: There is only one Citibank in Kerala i.e @ M.G.Road Kochi and bcoz Saddam was executed people stormed it and we were running out of cash….SBI cards r the best option to carry during traveling in Kerala (Every 100 Mts u will find a ATM)…….coz u never know when Bin Laden can b found dead…..

Best way to travel is rome around ur self so that u can cover lot of places…..

@ around 8:00 P.M left to base camp B’lore by the same old volvo the only change was the movie we had (Phir Hera Pheri).

IT WAS A SUPERB TOUR FROM 2006-2007 IN GODS OWN COUNTRY (WHERE GOD GOES ON HARTAL (STRIKE) NOW N THEN).

WE COMPLETED THE TOUR WITH 3300 INR.

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