Shivganga & DD Hills trip
Last weekend it was my turn to write my Motor Cycle Diaries, and following the Che Guevara inside me I teamed up with my school gang. The trip was to Shivganga (56 Kms from Blore) and DD Hills( 100 Kms from Blore) and here it goes……….
With bandana, sunglasses, sunscreens and resetting bike’s trip meter we started off from Bangalore city in the morning. But as it was the first day of the month in B’lore our plan got a setback when we had to stand in ICICI ATM queue for a hour, thx to IT & ITES brothers eagerly for this day of the month. After toiling with much cursed B’lore traffic, soon we hit NH4. It was a great biking experience with Bill using full throttle of Pulsar to Gairik using extreme maneuvering skills of Yamaha. After a smooth cruise we soon hit the Shivganga. But, the life threat came to me when I realized that bikes don’t go to the top of the hill and gal with us was adamant to visit the Shiva temple up there. I thought it would be a big sin on my part if I don’t help a gal visiting, Shiva temple(Shiva-Gal-Monday-Big Connection). While climbing the mountain I realized the contrast of walking miles in treadmill and walking in real. Reality is always tuff. But thx to the enthralling beauty of the hill, it did make me reach the top. From Shivganga we headed towards DD Hills. After a 2 hour ride and constant acclivity we reached the DD Hills peak. “Mind blowing” is one word that I can use to describe my feeling watching the sun go down. With DJ nature spinning its own track and twilight creating a trans effect, badly we missed our blended drink . Till we realized it was nine at night and we decided to get back. With heavy hearts and no mood to return we loaded ourselves to the bikes and started downhill journey. The ride downhill was amazing with moon in my eyes and wind in my hair…I felt like I was flying. And as they say.. every good things come to an end…so has been my tryst with DD Hills. Now back to the square, remembering the beautiful moments I am pening to capture the emotions.
For pics..check
http://www.flickr.com/gp/7343360@N06/J8YU38
With bandana, sunglasses, sunscreens and resetting bike’s trip meter we started off from Bangalore city in the morning. But as it was the first day of the month in B’lore our plan got a setback when we had to stand in ICICI ATM queue for a hour, thx to IT & ITES brothers eagerly for this day of the month. After toiling with much cursed B’lore traffic, soon we hit NH4. It was a great biking experience with Bill using full throttle of Pulsar to Gairik using extreme maneuvering skills of Yamaha. After a smooth cruise we soon hit the Shivganga. But, the life threat came to me when I realized that bikes don’t go to the top of the hill and gal with us was adamant to visit the Shiva temple up there. I thought it would be a big sin on my part if I don’t help a gal visiting, Shiva temple(Shiva-Gal-Monday-Big Connection). While climbing the mountain I realized the contrast of walking miles in treadmill and walking in real. Reality is always tuff. But thx to the enthralling beauty of the hill, it did make me reach the top. From Shivganga we headed towards DD Hills. After a 2 hour ride and constant acclivity we reached the DD Hills peak. “Mind blowing” is one word that I can use to describe my feeling watching the sun go down. With DJ nature spinning its own track and twilight creating a trans effect, badly we missed our blended drink . Till we realized it was nine at night and we decided to get back. With heavy hearts and no mood to return we loaded ourselves to the bikes and started downhill journey. The ride downhill was amazing with moon in my eyes and wind in my hair…I felt like I was flying. And as they say.. every good things come to an end…so has been my tryst with DD Hills. Now back to the square, remembering the beautiful moments I am pening to capture the emotions.
For pics..check
http://www.flickr.com/gp/7343360@N06/J8YU38
posted by Pushan Sikdar at 5:13 AM
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