Saturday, May 10, 2008

Journey to Kanakpur

Aha! Its not going to be a just another weekend. Amit is planning to go to the outskirts of B'lore, he's always enigmatic to visit places and enjoy the life to the fullest. He initiated by calling Nirbhay, who is usually a laziest person on the earth and this time also he proved us correct, to book a taxi but he's enough rock to get displaced (please never expect me to work on weekends). Never loose hope, at last and unexpectedly Nirbhay booked a taxi.



Today is 6th April'08 Sunday and time is 0500 hrs. I'm already out-of-bed and switched music channel on so that everybody wakes-up. Now at 0700 hrs all set in taxi and suddenly plan changes. First we decided to go to Mysore but no-one is willing, so lets go to Kanakpur though nobody knows hows the place is, doesn't matter.


We are total 10 peoples. Amit, Nirbhay, Gaurav, Sunil, Viplove, Shailesh, Vineet, Puneet, XXX (better to not to mention), and me.












Kanakpur is about 120 kms from B'lore and Chinchuri Falls comes inside its boundaries. Took 2hrs to reach the Falls. Its a rocky place surrounded by the heart-taking greenery. A walk of 20 mins takes you to a cool n wet place. Adequate place for swimming and of course, me & Sunil are ready to dive in. Other 8 peoples can't swim....ha ha.


Time to get set for Sangam, about 40 kms from Chinchuri, and reached there about 1230hrs, a shallow watery place. Now its chance for rest 8 peoples to get into water and have timeless fun. Let yourself feel the essence of nature, fold your lowers and walk slowly in water, and flow of water embraces you.....unforgetfull.









1500hrs: Time to leave for another place and travel through mountaineous trails fenced with trees. One side mountain other side deeeep valley. Awful, awesome scenes. At 1630hrs, we reached the Hanuman Mandir. Time to relax at the mountain top with tea and chips. Now, please hurry up otherwise we'll reach B'lore after 2100hrs and have to pay for 500kms i.e. for 2 days rent. :) be frugal.

Roaming kinda places recharges you for the coming life and proves to be a gift of eternity. You spend time with friends, understand them and bond tightens. But never forget you are alone in this whole world. You only you for all.

Travelled about 350kms in 14hrs.