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1ST TRIP
I was at the fag end of my journey. Sendhwa ( after Khalghat ) was the last point in MP before entering Dhule in Maharashtra. In excitement, I started driving early morning and got bit lost in the confusing interstate check-point. By mistake, I went in some truck lane first; then, to get back on the right track I drove the wrong side of road ( with headlights on and cars and trucks coming my way in full speed ) :o Scary haan! It was all good after I finally found my way. After that, I drove for two and half hours before halting near the highway to freshen up. I was so close to Dhule now. As per my calculations I'd reach Bombay by late evening or early morning. It was the 7th day and although, I enjoyed my trip thoroughly, I was bit exhausted too. Very soon..Dhule came and then Malegaon. I was stopped by Maharashtra police who asked me bewildered where I was going with such a loaded car. I told them - 'Bambai jaa rahe hai'. I think they were amused seeing how I had packed my car. It was filled to its brim. I had Assam number plate, so they must've thought I was new in Bombay and had packed all my boriya-bistar and come. ( which I did, heheh :-)
bus thodi si dur aur...phir manzil...
Laling fort near Dhule......
dhaba break......
You know you've entered Maharashtra when you see the beautiful Sahyadris approaching and traversing the various ghat sections. The roads ( although with many twists and turns in the ghats ) are awesome and beautifully decorated with different coloured bougainvilleas ( pink, white, red, orange, yellow, purple, green ) in the mid-section of the entire road. I felt at home once I was in Maharashtra. Near towns however, there were huge speed breakers which nearly broke my back.
The Sahyadris...
intimidating yet welcoming, the western ghats or sahyadris has many trek points to scale those amazing heights...a delight for thrill seekers, these mountains become 'green' heaven during monsoon...
the grape vine yards of Nashik...
At around 1.30 pm or so I reached Nashik. I had lunch near the town. I called my mother to say I was only three hours from Bombay now. She was happy as well as shocked and couldn't believe it that I could make it after all - she had lots of apprehensions and anxiety regarding the trip.
crossing the beautiful Kasara Ghats...
Once I crossed the kasara ghats...my journey was almost over. I did little time pass and rested. Here, I also shuffled and re-arranged my stuff. They were scattered everywhere. It was peak time around 6.30pm I reached Bombay and met face-to-face it's horrendous traffic. The traffic delayed it a bit...and by 8pm I reached home. Whoa...what a journey it was. I loved every moment of it.
Address : Dhule, Malegaon, Nashik, Igatpuri, Thane, Mumbai...
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