The greatest heights of Karnataka - Kemmannugundi.. This was the third time we were planning this trip and hence were pretty strong willed on making it, come what may.
At first, we made the plan with 3 people. A number of people seemed interested on being told about it though.. and like the saying goes.. "Log aatey gaye aur karwan banta gaya".. The highest we reached was a group of 12 people to join in with 8 bikes! Well, the joy of a big-gang trip plan was short-lived; as people soon started backing out. And finally one night before the trip, just the original 3 were left :)
The route
Nice road, scenic ponds, green surroundings... life!
Thats Akhil... A saying about him goes:
"His speed doesn't vary with the quality of the road; only his pillion rider's luck varies..."
- Anon
After battering many a butt, he now rides alone.
The hour long trek to Z - point. Amazing .. Adventurous .. Awesome!
The winds are so damned strong that you can barely stand still for a few milliseconds
On the way from Kemmannugundi to Chikmagalur.
Whoever told Abdul that it's a bad road probably rides on the runway.
After this, came the Belur temple, lunch in Hassan and then the only bad part of the trip.. an incomplete highway between Hassan and Nelamangala.
All in all, a well spent weekend. Looking forward to the next road-trip.
