Like I mentioned in the earlier post - this ride happened on a weekday and was not quite planned. Took a day off work as I was informed of this plan by a close friend and BHP'ian who wanted to take his Thar out for the drive. Keeping his identity secret for now as he is yet to announce this purchase on Team Bhp.
The plan was to meetup at 4:30 AM near to NICE road exit on Tumkur road and then proceed together. Waiting for the Thar to arrive -
Did not take any pics till the breakfast point, which was KAMAT Upachar, Hassan. Needed a cup of strong coffee in the system before I could get active as well. KAMAT turned out to be a decent option for a breakfast stop, with hot, fresh food - but could have done with cleaner restrooms! Hot Idli to start the day -
And Poori, which I did not order as I prefer eating less oily food during bike rides. Or so I thought!
But ended up ordering this! Jackfruit Holige - Was delicious.
Back on the road, off the four lane highway. This two lane stretch towards Belur and Hassan is really beautiful with fresh tarmac -
Kids going to school interested in the bike - A nice sight as always -
Most of the small lakes that were dry during my previous rides on this route, were full of water this time around. Very promising sight indeed.
As exciting as the sight of fresh tarmac leading to the horizon -
Catching the attention of kids again, during a small break somewhere post Belur -
Thar going off the road easily to avoid a herd of cows strolling on the road -
Rain picked up soon and it was pouring. Both the vehicles couldn't be more at home!
The next hour was pure bliss. Awesome weather, beautiful scenery and faultless roads -
The road was broken at some places due to the rains, but the scenery more than made up for it -
Lush green all around -
Taking the next coffee break at Ibbani Cafe, Mudigere. Versys all wet and muddy. And we were only 1/4th of the way done -
Thar doesn't look bothered. Even looked clean from a distance, even after all the rain -
Nice place for a small break -
Akki Roti was especially nice -
Neer dose -
Crazy combination for the chill weather. Ice cream.
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