A Trip to Amboli (Maharashtra) - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

kinshuk.arya · 07-19-2010, 12:57 AM

hello folks,

I am new to the tourer section and ever since i have read about bike rides to Leh and other places I was planning on a short trip myself.

Being new to touring and a novice in riding I didnt want to take my chances on a very far off ride so chose a small hill station named Amboli on the outskirts of Maharashtra which is around a 100 km from my place (Panjim).

My friend and I started at around 7:20 in the morning (without any breakfast as our mess does not provide one untill 9) and it started to rain, we once thought to postpone the ride but then decided against it and borrowed a rain suit from a friend of my mine.

Our first stop was after the rain stopped on the NH-17 the highway was shining after the rain.

After that we stopped at another place by the side of NH-17 where the clouds were covering the top of the tower and it looked like the tower was reaching the heavens but by the time we stopped and took our camera from its 2 layered plastic protection the tower's top was back there.

After we crossed the Maharashtra and Goa border we entered a town named Sawantwadi where we had our breakfast in a restaurant named Shantadurga at around 9 a.m. (awesome breakfast and taste).

We headed for Amboli from there on SH 121 and came across a beautiful stream of river shot some pics and headed on.

Some pics from the way.

we both had helmets

At around 11 we reached the Amboli waterfall. First waterfall with steps to reach the top. We didnt go in the water though.

Continuing from there we reached the Sunset Point(no sunset that day because of the clouds).

Went to another waterfall which disappered into an underground river.
The lens of the camera was fogged after that and was not able to take more pictures.

Had lunch and headed back home.

The return ride of 100km to Panjim was done non stop.

P.S: I feel a bit stupid posting this 220km ride with the likes of leh and manali trips. Waiting for a ride to Leh

MG · 07-19-2010, 10:17 AM

Topic Approved

Amboli is best is visited in rains and is evident from the pictures that you posted.

No ride is stupid and Leh is not the only special ride. Every ride is special in a way or other

rachitkohli · 07-19-2010, 10:21 AM

Beautiful... Amboli is awesome in rains..!! lovely waterfalls.. thanks for sharing

Hyperion · 07-19-2010, 10:32 AM

Nice ride there. Nothing wrong with 220 km. We have posted triplogs of rides less than 200 kms.

One question, the picture of the map looks weird. It seems as if you took a picture of your computer screen with your camera. Is that so?

kinshuk.arya · 07-19-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MG_Biker1806

Topic Approved

Amboli is best is visited in rains and is evident from the pictures that you posted.

No ride is stupid and Leh is not the only special ride. Every ride is special in a way or other

thnx for the appreciation...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperion

Nice ride there. Nothing wrong with 220 km. We have posted triplogs of rides less than 200 kms.

One question, the picture of the map looks weird. It seems as if you took a picture of your computer screen with your camera. Is that so?

yeah that picture is from a computer screen with the camera...

ravi@17bhp · 07-19-2010, 01:06 PM

Nice ride in rains to a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I would have loved to climb those steps in the rain water, like a child.

kinshuk.arya · 07-19-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravi@17bhp

Nice ride in rains to a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I would have loved to climb those steps in the rain water, like a child.

planning to climb in the next trip....

kr4zy54n · 07-19-2010, 08:25 PM

nice pics.. waterfall pics is nice

kinshuk.arya · 07-19-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kr4zy54n

nice pics.. waterfall pics is nice

thnx a lot.....

07-19-2010, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
kinshuk.arya The Tornado Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kota, Hyderabad Posts: 1,628	A Trip to Amboli (Maharashtra) hello folks, I am new to the tourer section and ever since i have read about bike rides to Leh and other places I was planning on a short trip myself. Being new to touring and a novice in riding I didnt want to take my chances on a very far off ride so chose a small hill station named Amboli on the outskirts of Maharashtra which is around a 100 km from my place (Panjim). My friend and I started at around 7:20 in the morning (without any breakfast as our mess does not provide one untill 9) and it started to rain, we once thought to postpone the ride but then decided against it and borrowed a rain suit from a friend of my mine. Our first stop was after the rain stopped on the NH-17 the highway was shining after the rain. After that we stopped at another place by the side of NH-17 where the clouds were covering the top of the tower and it looked like the tower was reaching the heavens but by the time we stopped and took our camera from its 2 layered plastic protection the tower's top was back there. After we crossed the Maharashtra and Goa border we entered a town named Sawantwadi where we had our breakfast in a restaurant named Shantadurga at around 9 a.m. (awesome breakfast and taste). We headed for Amboli from there on SH 121 and came across a beautiful stream of river shot some pics and headed on. Some pics from the way. we both had helmets At around 11 we reached the Amboli waterfall. First waterfall with steps to reach the top. We didnt go in the water though. Continuing from there we reached the Sunset Point(no sunset that day because of the clouds). Went to another waterfall which disappered into an underground river. The lens of the camera was fogged after that and was not able to take more pictures. Had lunch and headed back home. The return ride of 100km to Panjim was done non stop. P.S: I feel a bit stupid posting this 220km ride with the likes of leh and manali trips. Waiting for a ride to Leh __________________ My Gallery: http://www.500px.com/kinshuk_arya My Dream: 168mph + 998cc + 150bhp Difference between an R1 and an FZ1 for a layman.... R1 is like a girl clad in saree while FZ1 is llike a girl clad in beach wear.... Fz headlight with p220 PROJECTOR setup for sale. PM me for details. for pics (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...0533996&type=1)

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MG Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maharashtra,India Posts: 5,507	Topic Approved Amboli is best is visited in rains and is evident from the pictures that you posted. No ride is stupid and Leh is not the only special ride. Every ride is special in a way or other __________________ Join xBhp On

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rachitkohli HardRider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 1,930	Beautiful... Amboli is awesome in rains..!! lovely waterfalls.. thanks for sharing __________________ ..»».. I will rather ride my Bike thinking about God, then sitting in a Temple thinking about my Bike.. »».. Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai June '09 :On xBHP: Ride With me to Leh Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09 GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month 2nd, Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai : July'11 (blog coming soon)

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Hyperion Roadwarrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 864	Nice ride there. Nothing wrong with 220 km. We have posted triplogs of rides less than 200 kms. One question, the picture of the map looks weird. It seems as if you took a picture of your computer screen with your camera. Is that so? __________________ Our Saddle Sore Attempt Ride to the unexplored, season 1 - Episode 1 : Pilot Episode 2 : Wrong Turn Episode 3 : The Longest Yard Episode 4 : Dead Ends Episode 5 : Run to the hills Episode 6 :In the End

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ravi@17bhp The Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,688	Nice ride in rains to a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I would have loved to climb those steps in the rain water, like a child. __________________ Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler (Current) \|\| CBF Stunner PGM-FI \|\| HH Karizma Honda Aviator \|\| Kinetic Flyte \|\| Kinetic Blaze \|\| HH Splendor

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kr4zy54n Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 21	nice pics.. waterfall pics is nice __________________ If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride.

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