Leg 1 -> Self-flag-off on 3rd Dec'2012 -> 1800Kms
-> Ranchi to Gandhinagar via Raipur & Indore.
This is one wild route between the East & West of India not taken by much riders as it is plagued by naxalites, wild life & one of the best enduro-roads against the backdrop of highway robbers.
I am very much positive for the hell lot of surprises which await my arrival at their den :)
I am very much positive for the hell lot of surprises which await my arrival at their den :)
RIDE UPDATE, LEG 1 :)
4th of Dec'12.
Exploring the semi-explored, the below pic is a beautiful small dam across the elevated gravel path, which is usually hidden from the travellers on the NH 06 running beside it. Location: between Raipur and Nagpur in the State of Maharashtra.
Exploring the semi-explored, the below pic is a beautiful small dam across the elevated gravel path, which is usually hidden from the travellers on the NH 06 running beside it. Location: between Raipur and Nagpur in the State of Maharashtra.
03rd of Dec'12
I had to quickly arrange this shot in the Elephant cum Naxal infested forests of the State of Chattisgarh.
My Garmin (India map) could not locate this path but, Google Maps on my Android phone did :)
05th of Dec'12.
First hand experience of how a poor Indian farmer in the hierarchically dominated State of Madhya Pradesh feels, pic taken quite early in the morning; somewhere between Betul and Harda (MP):
05th of Dec'12.
The occupants are safe in the hospital (helped by the local villagers); result of too much 'WRC' fun !
pic taken somewhere in the forest between Betul & Harda (MP).
5th of Dec'12
Enjoying street-side fresh ripe guavas sold by the farmer himself before Harda (MP).
Ride of Leg 1 completed on 06th Dec'12 at 2000 Hrs IST.
For the Adv loving traveller taking this route, I would suggest to extend one day's stay at Betul(Madhya Pradesh); 650mtrs above MSL . It is a hot hilly location with a big beautiful lake (Jalashay) surrounded by hills(ghats).
The stretch between Betul & Harda (MP) is an another perfect enduro-route of a kind through forests. I loved this section the most :)
CAUTION :( Take the Indore(MP) to Dahod(GJ) section (Dakor Highway, 190 Kms) at your risk: breakdown due to suspension failure/damage is a common thing. Worse than enduro or motocross dirt because this section from Indore to Gujarat consists of badly broken roads, the maximum you could ride/drive on the broken stretches of this section is 20-25KMPH. Madhya Pradesh administration at its best on this stretch !
The stretch between Betul & Harda (MP) is an another perfect enduro-route of a kind through forests. I loved this section the most :)
CAUTION :( Take the Indore(MP) to Dahod(GJ) section (Dakor Highway, 190 Kms) at your risk: breakdown due to suspension failure/damage is a common thing. Worse than enduro or motocross dirt because this section from Indore to Gujarat consists of badly broken roads, the maximum you could ride/drive on the broken stretches of this section is 20-25KMPH. Madhya Pradesh administration at its best on this stretch !
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