Four Wheeler driving Experience.....

Hey readers....

I am now back to write the review of my new Santro (At least for me its new...).

I bought a second hand Hyundai Santro which is of 2007 make and a limited edition...

As far as the vehicle is concerned its a fully loaded with Power Steering, all Four Power Windows, Digital Tachometer, Alloy Wheels, Tubeless Tyres, Front and Rear Defogger, Central locking and a very good Pioneer MP3 player with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. The only feature which is missing is remote locking system (I guess the car dealer has removed that).

When I decided to go for this vehicle, I was not knowing anything about 4 wheelers as well as driving. Sandy and Badri helped me to go for this vehicle after test driving it... The vehicle has run only 27K Kms.... and the engine is in very good condition...

I finalized my decision to go for this vehicle and paid the advance to the dealer on 2nd of Feb. I got the vehicle delivered on 22nd Feb by paying only half of the amount (The first owner has no NOC from the bank yet). I still have to pay another half of the amount which I have promised him to pay as soon as he provides me the NOC from the bank.

Between 2nd Feb and 22nd Feb I did learn few basics of driving by joining a Driving school near my house. I started driving this vehicle just near my home once it was delivered to me. On 28 Feb my In law's had come to Bangalore to take my wife with them to Sagar. On that day I decided that we all 4 can leave in my car to Sagar so that I can also join them till Sagar and I get a driving experience also.

1st March: The big day of my driving. Myself, My Wife Poorni, and my In laws started from my home at around 6:45 in the morning. My mom was bit hesitant as I was driving and did a pooja to our vehicle also.

At last we started from Bangalore, and what to say about Bangalore's morning. It was cool and bit mist covered. As the traffic on the roads was bit less From Goragutepalya I took the elevated Highway to Daabaspet (Distance was around 25 Kms and the toll was just 15 Rs.) I crossed the elevated highway and reached Daabaspet in just 18 mins. Truly speaking even I was bit hesitant to go for high speed.

Once we reached Daabaspet and paid another toll for highway to Tumkur I was bit confident that I can also drive. Started the vehicle and reached up to 120 Kms/Hr speed. Wow.... That was hair rising experience for me.... There were no stops for the vehicle and my drive till we reached KB cross which is in between Gubbi and Tiptur. There at K B cross we stopped the vehicle for our breakfast and a small power nap for me.

We started from K B Cross after a long break of 1 hour and till Shimoga again there was not stopping of the vehicle. Badri and Sapna were there in Shimoga due to which we stooped there for about 30 minutes and drove to Sagar. In fact we reached Sagar at around 3:30 in the afternoon.

To be specific I reached Sagar in 9 hours with almost 2 hours of breaks in between...
No one was ready to believe that I drove all the way from Bangalore to Sagar in just 7 hours of Drive time.... This is my first experience of driving my 2K7 new Santro Limited Edition...

Oh yeah!!! I forgot to mention this... The car also has ABS (Anti Lock Breaking System) which I came to know while driving to Sagar.

To finalize the overall experience of my driving was toooo good and I enjoyed it a lot....

Koi Deewana Kehta Hai.........

Koi Deewana Kehta Hai, Koi Pagal Samajhta Hai;
Magar Dharti Ki Bechaini, Ko Bus Badal Samajhta Hai;
Mein Tujhse Door Kaisa Hoon, Tu Mujhse Door Kaisi Hai;
Ye Tera Dil Samajhta Hai, Ya Mera Dil Samajhta Hai.

K Mohhabat Ek Ehsason Ki Pavan Si Kahani Hai;
Kabhi Kabira Deewana Tha, Kabhi Meera Deewani Hai;
Yahan Sab Log Kehte Hain, Meri Aakhon Mein Aansu Hai;
Jo Tu Samjhe To Moti Hai, Jo Na Samjhe To Pani Hai.

Samander Peer Ka Aander Hai Lekin Ro Nahi Sakta;
Ye Aansu Pyar Ka Moti Hai Isko Kho Nahi Sakta;
Meri Chahat Ko Dulhan Tu Bana Lena Magar Sun Le;
Jo Mera Ho Nahi Paya Wo Tera Ho Nahi Sakta.

Bhrmar Koi Kumudani Par Machal Baitha To Hungama;
Hamare Dil Mein Koi Khwab Pal Baitha To Hungama;
Aabhi Tak Doob Kar Sunte The Sab Kissa Mohhabat Ka;
Mein Kisse Ko Hakikat Mein Badal Baitha To Hungama.

KUDOS...to the Master Blaster

The Master blaster of Indian cricket team has set yet another mile “200 Runs” in a single one day match. I would like to take this forum to congratulate our master in my way. The milestones which he has set for the country is just mind blowing….

In my mind I had a dream to watch Sachin setting this record from a long time may be since the time when another legend Saeed Anwar had set his record of 194 runs.

As he said yesterday “When I started playing, I always wanted to be regarded as one of the best and the idea was that when I stopped playing, people would remember my name.” you will always remain in our hearts forever.

Yesterday (24 Feb 2010) will remain as a historic moment for all the cricket fans in their hearts for lifetime. I just want to say few words to the master blaster through this blog on behalf of every fan of Cricket “Congratulations for your achievement in the history of the game called Cricket. We would love to see you setting another milestone in a short while”.

KUDOS to the Indian cricket team who have done extremely good at the field. Ufffff Am not finding any other words to explain my joy so am ending this article.

Chak De….India!!!!!!

Photo courtesy from a E-News Paper

Sapna jo Toot gaya

Sapna tha jo, Woh Sapna hi Reh Gaya....
Khwaish thi Sarpass jaane ki, Woh Khwaish hi Reh Gaya....
Jaane kis samay mein paidha hua tha, Woh samay hi mera Dushman ban gaya... :-(

I just had one dream in my life.... to Trek around Himalayas.... which has been ruined due to my birth time.....

The horoscope Say's that I have a Shani Bhukti for next two years which has become my enemy for my trek..... I can't even go on any kind of adventurous tour like Trekking Rock climbing, scuba diving which my passion....

Actually In one of the Bollywood movie there was a saying that "Agar koi admi jo kuch bhi real mein chahta hai use woh mil jata hai" But it has been the other way round for me.....

I am very sad to say this "I can't go for any treks for two more years"................... My happie moments have paused....

Now I have decided no matter what it is, I believe in this horoscope...I dont want to take risk with my life which can take my life... But my dream let that be a dream for another couple of years...I make sure that I complete the trek after 2 years....I hope there would be another person to accompany me (If I am married by that time) ;-)

Preparation for my 2 years dream --- Himalayan Trek

After quite a few attempts over my last two years I have decided to trek around the Himalaya ranges, to be specific in the Sarpass. Since yesterday my plans have become bit hopeful as I have also got a mate for the trek.

The trek is for 11 days which is organized by the Youth Hostels Association of India and I would require around 16 Days of leave from the office. The trek is in the high altitude and we will be reaching the peak of Sarpass which is at about 14000 Ft above the sea level located in the Parbati Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

My plans:

1) First of all I need to get the life time membership of YHAI (I am an annual member though.)
2) Once I get the membership for myself and my fellow trek mate I will have to book for the trek.
3) Most importantly I need to book for the travel modes (We will be travelling in almost all the modes of travel except water.)
4) Buy the warm clothes to withstand low temperature.
5) Last but not the least; I need to get the approval from my parents for the trek.

As far as I know I have the availability of only 30 people in the batch. So I will have to run to get the bookings done by next week or so.

Itinerary for the trek (If everything goes according to the plans):

1) 2 May 2010: Depart to Delhi by Air. And from Delhi to Kullu by road
2) 3 May 2010: Shopping at Kullu and report at Base camp in Kasol
3) 4 May 2010: A small wlak to Manikaran (The famous hot water springs) which is about 5 Kms from the base camp Kasol) –Ht 6500 Ft
4) 5 May 2010: Acclimatization and Orientation.
5) 6 May 2010: Rock Climbing and rappelling
6) 7 May 2010: By Bus Unch Dhaar and Trek to Youth Hostel Guna Paanivia Shila Village -Ht.8000 ft.
7) 8 May 2010: Trek to Youth Hostel Fual Paani -Ht.9500ft
8) 9 May 2010: Trek to Youth Hostel Zirmi -Ht.11000 ft
9) 10 May 2010: Trek to Youth Hostel Tila Lotni -Ht.12500 ft
10) 11 May 2010: Trek to Youth Hostel Biskeri Thatch –Ht 11000ft. via Sar Pass (13800 ft).
11) 12 May 2010: Trek to Youth Hostel Bhandak Thatch -Ht.8000ft
12) 13 May 2010: Trek up to Barshani Road head and transfer by bus to Manikaran and trek to Base Camp Kasol.
13) 14 May 2010: Drive back to Delhi by bus.
14) 15 May 2010: Catch Rajdhani train back to the IT City Bengaluru on 17 May 2010

As of now I hope everything goes as per my plan and Its time to achieve my dream of last two years. Just read and wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!

A Lonely Journey In to the Wild…..

After a long journey for about 4 years in Wipro I made my mind to change the company to gain some knowledge and money…….. I had almost 10 days of break and the biggest festival of India Diwali to come at the same time so I made my mind to spend my diwali days at my native place, The mother of Nature…...

Journey Starts (14 Oct):

My parents had just arrived from their South India tour and I had already prepared my route to celebrate my holidays in my native. On the 14th Night I had booked my tickets from travel agent to Sirsi from Bangalore. Due to the festive season the fares of bus had also increased by 50%. I did not think about the money which I am going to spend, What I had thought was the enjoyment and the happiness what I get in these small villages. The journey was about 12 Hrs. and the seat at the bus was at the end and I was completely tired due to the bad roads of India.

One of my cousins had promised me to provide me his motor bike in which I had planned to make my trip little bit adventurous. Due to some circumstances he could not adjust a bike for me due to which I had to re-plan my trip with the KSRTC. I took a bus to Amminalli which is around 20 Kms from Sirsi and a rental bike to reach my native place Vadigere. It was around 1 PM when I reached home. I had to take a long shower with hot water from Hande to get refreshed myself. After the Lunch a small nap was also needed for me to get refreshed. Almost in the evening I just made a mind to go to the Fields where we grow the Rice, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Elachi and Betel Nut.

Journey to Benne Hole Falls (16 Oct.):

After the night on the next day I started my journey to my cousin’s house Bettanne Mane which is around 6 Kms from my native. On the same day I made my mind to take a motor bike for rent and drive to Benne Hole Falls. After filling the bike with Petrol and myself with food I started from Bettanne Mane to Benne Hole Falls which is around 25 Kms from Sirsi on the Kumta Road. After riding for about 20 Kms I come across a small village by name Bundala. After Bundala there is a small mud road, a typical jeep road to left which leads to the falls. The rain was also stopped few days back due to which the temperature at the place was also cool. After looking at the mud road I was completely shocked as the road was completely ruined due to heavy rain. I made my mind to see the falls and started my journey in the jungle. For about 4 Kms from Sirsi-Kumta Highway in the mud road was completely in the jungle I was all alone in the jungle. I come across with few snakes on my way and crawling of some animals in the jungle. After crossing about 3 Kms I found that a tree was fallen on the way and I had to go in the jungle by walk. The way was also pathetic with hell lot of Leaches in the jungle.

At last I reached the Benne Hole Falls after a walk for about 2 Kms. I was completely stunned by seeing the view of the falls. I was all alone in the falls and I had almost 2 Hours to spend before the sunset. After taking few snaps there, I started climbing back to the place where I had kept my motor bike. Once reached, I found that there were two snakes playing near my motor bike. Then I made a strong mind and took a long stick and threw the snakes away from me so that I can drive back to the highway

(A note for the people who are planning to travel to Benne Hole Falls, Please do not try to go to the falls by any of the cars. A SUV might be good rather than a hatchback or a sedan. Try to take lime stone water or Dettol to avoid leeches. In case if you are going through a small car you can plan to trek for 8 Kms one way.)

Once I reached the high way I thought to move till the Devimane Ghat and come back. The view of Western Ghats from Divemane Temple is breath taking. After a small break and few photo sessions I started back to Bettanne Mane. On the way I had even been to the Lord Venkateshwara Temple at Manjguni.

The sunset view at Manjguni was so good that I could not move forward till the sun was set. And after the sunset I was back to the home at Bettanne Mane and my adventurous day had come to an end.

Bettanne Mane to Kundargi (17 Oct.):

In the morning just after the my breakfast I started towards Sirsi in order to move to Kundargi. A surprise was waiting at Sirsi for me that I met with all my Cousins and my aunt at the bus stand. We headed towards Ummachgi from Sirsi. This day and the next day was anyhow a festival period so I had no other plans other than spending the time with my Cousins.

Kundargi to Honnavar (19 Oct.):

A bright Monday full of mist and cold welcomed us with a bright sunrise and I headed my journey to Honnavar to my other aunt’s house. The whole day I spent in journey and in the afternoon when I reached Honnavar, the temperature at the place was too hot due to the sea level humidity. I, my aunt and my cousin headed towards the sea shore to capture the sunset in my camera. After capturing the sun in my camera we were back again to the home after the sunset.

Honnavar to Hirekai (20 Oct.):

20th October, It was a Tuesday and everyone was in a hurry to go to the school (my cousin, Aunt and Uncle) but I was sleeping nicely at the bed. In the meanwhile a thought was flashed on my mind that I had to visit the temples at Idagunji and Gokarna. After a quick bath and breakfast I took the bus and reached Idagunji where a sacred temple of Lord Vinayaka exists. I again headed towards Gokarna from Idagunji after my pooja at the temple. I had reach Gokarna before 1 PM so that I can avail the opportunity to have the lunch at the temple. As per my wish I got the connecting buses on time and reached Gokarna in time. I visited the Lord Vinayaka Temple and Mahabaleshwara Temple at Gokarna.

After delicious lunch at Gokarna I headed towards the beach there. A small trek near the sea shore took me to a place where there was another beautiful temple of lord Shiva. Away from the crowd the beauty of the temple was carefully maintained. It was time to leave Gokarna and I headed towards the bus stand. Unfortunately I could not get the bus from Gokarna to Kumta on time due to which I had to go to my uncle’s house near Sirsi by walk in the dark.

Drive to Unchalli Falls (21 Oct):

My lonely trip was about to end as I had already booked my tickets back to the Concrete Kaadu, Bangalore for 21st. I didn’t want to waste my entire day in my uncle’s house due to which my uncle and me headed towards the Unchalli Falls which was about 20 Kms from his house. We had to go by walk for about a Km but my uncle took the bike on that small road. Due to the rain the surface was still wet and the bike started to skid. I did not have a strong mind to sit in the back and fall down. I asked him to park the vehicle and we started walking.

The falls has a single view point from the above. There is no way to reach the bottom of the falls. A rainbow was also formed due to the sun and the water at the falls. After taking few pictures there we were back to the house.

I had a full satisfaction for completing my journey in to the wild with nature. I started back to the City of dreams to start my new career with the new company.

A Letter for Some one Whoom I love....

To,

My Dear "Fair & Lovely" (Ek Chand Ka Tukda)

You are my "TVS Scooty" (First Love) & my "AIWA" (Pure Passion). I am always "BPL" (Believe in the Best) & you are my "SANSUI" (Better than the Best). When you are with me "TVS Victor" (More smiles per Hour). You are my "Hero Honda" (Dil ki Dhadkan). You are my "Dominos Pizza" (Delivering a Million Smiles) for me. This is a "Colgate Energy Gel" (Seriously Fresh) feeling for me. I want you to be my life partner but I think you are worried about your father who is "Bajaj Caliber" (The Unshakable) and your mother who is "Ceat" (Born Tough). But don't worry as I am also "Ford Ikon" (The Josh Machine) & rest of your family members are pretty "Kelvinator" (The coolest Ones). If your father says NO, we will run away & marry and make "Philips" (Let's Make things Better).

They will feel "Mirinda" (Zor ka Jhatka, Dheere se Lage) but believe in "Coca-Cola" (Jo Chahe Ho Jaye). Trust in God who is "Nokia" (Connecting People) who love each other & donot forget we are "Wills" (Made for Each Other). Now that "Hyundai" (We are listening) the song of love, you must know that life is "Dairy Milk" (Real Taste of life), "Satyam Online" (Fun & Fantasy) and "Parx" (Always Comfortable).

So never forget me OK Bye, "Brylcream" (Be in Control), cool and confident as a bold Female. Iwrote a little but actually "Pepsi" (Yeh Dil Maange More)




"LG" (Digitally Your's)