DAY - 2 "15 HRS AND 481 KM OF UNENDING RIDE" VADODARA ( GJ ) TO UDAIPUR ( RJ ) VIA AMBAJI

DAY 2 ( 2.6.2017 ) VADODARA TO SHIVTALAV VIA AMBAJI

After such a tiring ride on day 1 and even the weather turning bad we were nit sure on what to do on day 2. But for a surprise the weather was very pleasant. We got up at 5:00am and had decided to leave by 6:30 am which we did. My Masa jii had given us detailed map of how to go, as the GPS showed via express way where bikes are not allowed. Thank you so much masa jii.

The weather was cool and all of us were also feeling positive. We maintained a good speed in the morning. A lot of improvement was seen in riding of Saurabh. This time we all were riding together without moving very far from each other. The photos on our first stop are bellow.

There was lots of traffic at Ahmedabad Ring road. Koushal was very much frustrated due to traffic. He even broke two signals due to his frustration. After Ahmedabad the roads were not that great. It was a single lane road and not even in good shape. We were struggling to maintain good speed. As we had left early we did not had our breakfast. We were looking for a place to have breakfast and then we found a nice place to have breakfast. We had Aloo Paratha.

 They were not that delicious but we ate it. As the temperature was rising it was getting tough for us to ride. We were stopping almost every 50 km.

 My friends did not wanted me to go ahead so they kept me last in the formation.

Then the ghat began. We were very careful of the way. Slowly we managed to reach Ambaj Dham.

We had a small water break just after entering Ambaji Dham. Some school kids were standing there. They were very interested in our bikes, while leaving from there they told us not to listen to anyone on the way they try to fool you and get some money of you. Just go straight till the find the temple and park there. And actually that happened. While the temple was not anywhere near people tried to stop us and said that there is no parking ahead, you cannot take your vehicle ahead etc. We did nit listened to anyone and went ahead. There was a nice guy who told us where to park. We parked our vehicles there and went for Darshan. I and Saurabh went first while koushal was standing near to bikes as our luggage was there. No mobile or camera are allowed inside the temple complex. The temple was under renovation so some part of it was closed but the rest was very nice. It was my first time to the temple. The idol is very pleasing to eyes. I just prayed that our ride goes well and nothing happens to anyone of us. Then we came out. Then i went again with Koushal while Saurabh was waiting near the bike. I got one more chance to go inside the temple. This time while coming out we saw a man with camera. He charged us Rs.30 for the picture.

Now we decided to leave and have our lunch on the way. While my camera battery died i could not capture the hotel but it was a good one. We had our lunch there. I charged my camera also. The hotel where we waited was in jungle, there was no network to make a call. We left from there around 4:30pm after a halt of more than 2 hrs. We then continued our journey the road was very narrow but had scenic beauty around. We had to stop for some pictures. I actually dint wanted to stop as we were running very late on our schedule thus i did not remove my helmet, so even my friends did not wanted to take me in the picture. some how i managed to get in there.

After the fun with pictures we did not stop anywhere on the way. We came near to place where we had to connect to Udaipur Highway. We stopped there as There was less air in Saurabh's Tyre. They had dropped by 10bar in each tyre. We called our parents and informed them about our well being.

Now it was 4 lane road, we were in triple digit speed. Everything was going well until rain came in. While we were riding about 120 kmph heavy rain started coming. We had to ultimately stop at a nearby hotel for shade. I Had to remove my luggage as it was not covered. It rained heavily for almost 20min. In the picture below my friend helping me put my bag back on bike.

After all this rain drama, when we started out ride back we found that it did not rain anywhere further. So the roads were also dry. We again started moving with triple digit speed. The roads are just FAB. Whole mountains are been cut down to make the road. The view you get is also FAB. There is even a small tunnel adding beauty to the roads.

We had decided not to stop until we reach our destination but unfortunately there was an accident on the way due to which there was a very long traffic jam. Thank God we had bike, Somehow after delay of around 20 min we were able to come out of that traffic jam. Then we halted for water. My friend wanted to capture sunset so we halted there.

We were just 50Km from our destination but the roads were so bad that it took us 2 hrs to reach. The night riding was fun but the roads were punishment. Somehow we managed to reach our destination. at around 9:30 pm

It took us 15hrs to travel 481 KM. We then had our dinner at a nearby Dhaba and then slept.