Since long time was planning to visit Pondicherry, heard it about from lots of friends who have visited there. And the time was perfect for weekend drive as friday was holiday on account of Ramzan. Plan was to go for this trip with few friends because of unavoidable circumstances most of them dropped out of the trip. So finally decided to do it solo.
Day 1 : 10 September 2010 - Started early in the morning at around 7:30am from my place, as the traffic was less during morning hour didn't took the elevated expressway till electronic city instead took the normal route. This was my second solo ride for long distance, got habituated of maintaining a decent speed. Any way i never like to go beyond 60km on my odometer. that's way its more pleasure to ride and enjoy the beautiful roads. by the time i reached Krishnagiri, stomach was giving hint to take first pit stop to have breakfast.
Had to say goodbye to the awesome road of NH7, took left turn on to NH46 and then took a right turn onto NH 66-Puducherry ( or Pondicherry as we know) road, from here one the road is single going through small towns and villages. As bullet tank was half filled while starting the journey thought of filling it on the way so stopped near Thirumagal, filled the upto full tank. It was sunny through out the journey till Tiruavannamalai, so stopped to have coconut i was so thirsty that took 2 big ones. Arunachaleshwar Temple is beside the main road looks beautiful, was too sunny so didn't took out the camera. Steadily i was maintaining 60km speed, planned to reach Pondicherry by 3 and to have lunch there. Reached Gingee town by at around 1 pm, saw the Gingee fort from road side only as the planned was to reach destination by lunch time. While passing Tindivanam town had a minor accident on the flyover, i bang the truck from behind as was not able to balance after applying brake as result i had broke the headlight, cleared the broken glasses from the road and moved ahead. The road from here was newly laid and traffic was less so cruising along nicely. Reached Pondicherry outskirt by 2:30pm, planned to stay near the sea shore. After search for 30 mins got a decent lodge, that too double bed. Now was the time for searching restaurant to have lunch, as it was already 3:30pm most of the restaurant lunch time was over...finally got a veggie hotel, took one meal. Then headed to my room had shower and got ready & asked few people for royal Enfield workshop, one guy pointed me to Agnes Moto Care few blocks from where i was staying. Purchased the parts needed to replace from auto spare part store, it took more time as i expected - twice the guy fixed the spring in wrong direction and trying hard to headlight mount as the head mechanic was not there at that time, finally i suggest him do in right away and it was done.
Bye the time repair work was over it was almost dark inquired few people about tourist spot in Pondicherry. Then headed to M.G.Road parked my Bull near Bharathi park as vehicle were not allowed between evening to morning as most of the road was occupied by tourist. While roaming on M.G.road met my college friend, who was also there with his wife came to Pondy for vacation. stayed there till 9pm enjoying the sea side night view. some classical music function was organized there by pondicherry tourism department. As most of restaurant will close down by 9:30pm, hurried back to take dinner. Had chicken biryani full plate, fully satisfied went to bed.
Didn't took out the camera out of the backpack as it was too sunny. So sorry not photos for day 1.
Route: Bangalore-Krishnagiri-Tiruvannamalai-Tindivanam-Pondicherry
Distance Covered: 340KM
solo ride to Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram: Day 2
solo ride to Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram: Day 3
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Solo ride to Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram : Day 1
Solo ride to Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram : Day 2
Day 2:
Planned to woke up early in the morning to catch sunrise,but slept long and missed the sunrise. Went there for morning walk on M.G.Road, it was not crowded like the night time. The weather was cloudy, so couldn't capture the morning sun.
view of old harbor
The beach after the old harbor is very dirty. Mostly is occupied by fishermen, people used this place for dumping all garbage, couldn't go because of it.
view of the beach
view of M.G Road
After finishing morning walk, went to room took bath and freshen up. Had breakfast at near by restaurant, then asked the road direction for Auroville. Auroville is 10km away from pondy. This was founded by Mother Mirra Alfassa, the chief disciple of Sri Aurobindo. This place was designed by the French architect Roger Anger. Matri mandir is the spiritual and a physical centre.
Once again i met my college friend in Auroville, saw all the places inside Auroville.
Infront of Matri mandir
After spending good time at Auroville, came back to Pondy by 11am and planned to head to Mahabalipuram. I had heard lot about the ECR road, so decided to take the ECR road till Mahabalipuram. The road is well maintained, driving here is real pleasure. On the stopped for lunch, had chicken biryani.. it was yummy, forgot the restaurant name. Reached Mahabalipuram by 2:30, went to Panch Rathas.
Panch Rathas
Mahishasuramardini Mandapam
Light House
Shore temple
Mahabalipuram beach
By evening almost visited all the places, then headed to Kachipuram. Reached Kanchipuram by 7:30, it started raining heavy- waited for the rain to stop by then it was already 8:30. Once rain stopped started searching for a lodge and got near the bus stand for Rs 250/- single bed room. Had dinner near the junction in Sri krishna hotel. by 10 pm went to bed.
Route: Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram
Distance Covered: 180KM
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