Sinhgad Fort

As decided earlier we had a very early start which meant that the roads were deserted and it was such a relief from the daily schedule of driving in traffic where the fingers gets crammed by continuously pressing the front brake lever. Sinhgad was decided as we wanted to be back by afternoon as I had to attend office after that and also because of the awesome food served there. We spent some minutes at Khadakwasla Dam which wore a very deserted look in early morning.


The road was not very wide and was neither very good. It was a wise decision for us that we took it at this time of the year cause the condition of the road made us wonder how would someone face it during rains. It was a narrow single lane road all the way to the fort and the real pain was at points where people have parked there vehicles and have made pit stop for clicking pictures. We made sure that wherever we stopped our bikes stood in a single line rather than haphazardly jamming the road. There were scenes were we saw bikes toppling backwards at ascend just because of the inexperience and inability of the riders. What always amazes me whenever I go to a hilly road is the ease with which the Activas and Rodeos scale the ascend. May be cause of the automatic gear but those vehicles seems to be really enjoying climbing up the hills. We reached at the fort at around 7:30 and that was time to give the bikes some rest and continue on foot. The beauty of the fort was worth all the time and petrol spent .The foggy and drizzly weather welcomed us on the fort.



The first thing which tendla grabbed was Shengdana and then there were numerous rounds of it.



I got to know more about Shivaji Maharaj and also about the legendary Narveer Tanaji.We then did what we came for, feasted on Dahi,Kanda Bhajji and Pitle Bhakri.Was it the weather or the revitalizing water from the Devashi Take that made the food there so tasty is still unknown but I am sure you just cant have one.

We had 10 matkas of Dahi and 6 plates bhajji.Stomach full we decided to start our descend. The sun had come out and dispersed the fog which made us thank our luck that we made it during early morning. While descending we also met some more of our friends who were just starting the climb(really felt pity as the sun was making it harder for them).Overall it was a sweet, short and rejuvenating ride. Hoping for lots more rides to come.


Tendla and Sharma ji immitating Narveer Tanaji

Road To Lavasa

This trip had many encouraging reasons: - The time was ripe, the rain gods were happy; Bike was in good form, the rear Michelin M45 was up roaring to be tested. I was dying to get a break from the custom life and nothing more revitalizes me as a bike ride during rainy season.

As planned we started from our places at 6 am. I have always considered that the road to lavasa is always a dream come true for bikers so when it came to start the biking calendar of this year the inaugural ride was bound to be to Lavasa.

I always try and induce people that I am quite an outdoor person, when deep down inside I have always known that am not much in visiting places I only like reaching to places (using my bike of course) and once reached I just cant wait to start my return journey. Whatever goes in between is a real pain to me.


It was not the first time I was covering the road to Lavasa (though had done it solo earlier) but I felt I was a bit swifter this time. The roads were heaven and an early start meant less traffic and we were easily touching 80-85 on quite a few times. There was a drizzle which was even more lavishing than the entry loops of the Lavasa road. There were some small villages along the road which made the road even more beautiful. The locals of the villages were a little too eager and loved being clicked.


Sharma ji posing with one of the local villager


Hot Wada pav in mystic and foggy whether at the gates of lavasa made me much more determined to come and cover this road at least one more time this season. The mood is set, just hoping to cover a lot more trips this rainy season.