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  • 3 States in a Polo GT TSI

    It was during monsoon (and monsoon drives) that my wife and I toyed with the idea of planning longer journeys by road. Weekend getaways were being ticked off one by one, the colours of nature beckoning…
  • To Ajanta & Ellora Caves

    Yes I've named my Red Polo, Lalu - Well, it follows a lineage of previous cars in our group being called Pappu and Sadhu (Close relatives of Lalu Yadav), so naming the Polo was quite easy
  • To the hidden gems of Jharkhand

    Pristine Sea Beach in Bengal – Mandarmoni – NH6 and SH4 - Tick A place basked in history – Murshidabad – NH34 and SH11 -- Tick A place of sun, beach, temple and a kind of “Poth Jodi na…
  • Drive to Goa and Sigandur

    I got married in the year 2014. Though we had been in and around Mysore many a times, a long trip was still a pending project. Finally, time came for a maiden trip with my better half in October 2015.…
  • Exploring Rajasthan in a Bolero

    Rajasthan and specially Jaisalmer holds a very special place in the hearts of the Bengalis, thanks to Satyajit Ray's short story as well as movie Sonar Kella (The Golden Fortress). The plot of the…
  • A road-trip with old pals

    A grainy photograph dug out and dusted off in August brought back a flood of memories! I'm suddenly transported back in time and space. Circa 1995 - 20 years ago. On my first ever long distance roadtrip…
  • In the Lap of Himalayas

    It was not the first time, but enjoying Sikkim in winters has a charm of its own! Even though my financial condition was very weak after the latest Arunachal trip, I couldn't prevent myself from making…
  • In search of migratory birds

    It’s not often when my better half visits her family and I am in B-Mode, Well I was one of the few lucky fellows for ,once in a blue moon would be an understatement. The plan had already struck…
  • XUV500: Mumbai to Sikkim

    I have been an avid follower of the travelogues and have been dreaming of taking out time from the madness of Mumbai life and spend a few days following my passion for driving. I truly believe that…
  • Group Ride to Kotagiri!

    The basic premise of the third weekend overnighter for our Team BHP weekend biking group was as simple as it was evil. Our ride was christened the CCRO (Chida Cant Ride Overnighter), to serve as a…
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