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Ride to The City of Goddess Mahalakshmi KOLHAPUR
Will ride to "KOLHAPUR - The City of Goddess Mahalaxmi" today i.e. on 16th Dec 2010.
The Ride was planned well in advanced in November 2010. Previously my Cousin brother planned to join me for this ride, but unfortunately (fortunate for me, as i like to travel single, hate to ride with pillion) he has outed himself from the ride because lack of leaves (big headache for bikers). On 15th Dec 2010 jammed with high cold, body pain, went to medical shop got some medicine, had dinner took medicine and slept for almost 9 hrs to get myself fresh for next day.
Things need to keep ready before ride :
1). My ZMR in perfect condition : As on monday i changed its engine oil, cleaned its chain perfectly, installed Osram Night Breaker, Clutch Setting, Nitrogen checked in tyres.
2) Most Important :- Bike Documents : License, RC Card, PUC certificate, Insurance Papers.
3). For Safe Riding and get rid of Cold :- As the temp is consistently falling down and for safe riding well equipped with Riding Jacket, Gloves, Helmet.
4). First Aid Kit and some medicine to fight against cold.
Travelling Plan :- Route : Mumbai - Pune - Satara - Kolhapur
Leave Mumbai (Vile Parle West) in afternoon near by 2 pm.
Reach Pune, G2G with old friends, night stay.
Will leave pune early morning by say 5:30 or 6 am to kolhapur.
Total Distance :- Approx. 470 km one way.
Some Info About KOLHAPUR :
"KOLHAPUR - The city of Goddess Mahalaxmi.
A city of arts & crafts; a city with a glorious tradition of warm welcomes, yet a city of expanding horizons... i eagerly waiting to visit Kolhapur & assure myself that i will return home with a treasure trove of the most memorable moments of my life."
The land of magnificent temples, is the religious pride of Maharashtra. Nested in the tranquil laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges,
It is situated on the banks of the river Panchganga.
Also termed as a city of palaces and gardens, it is a historic Maratha city, with the Mahalakshmi temple forming the focus.
Kolhapur, known as 'Dakshin Kashi' is one of the most prosperous and joyous city of India in Southern Maharashtra in western Ghats.
Gifted with an incredible archeological & cultural heritage, magnificent temples, monuments, forts, lakes and gardens.
Kolhapuri ChappalsJaggery.
City is equally famous for special Kolhapuri Misal and Kolhapur Rassa (Tambda Rassa (Brown Curry) and Pandhra Rassa (White Curry) and many more mouth watering delicacies (waiting eagerly to taste those in this cold weather).
Some Geographical Information :
Kolhapur district is divided into three main regions:
1. The Western Ghats , spreading North-South to the west of the district.
2. A hilly region situated at the heart of the district.
3. A plateau the east of the district.
Kolhapur district is situated to the south-west of Maharashtra State .
Longitudinally it is 15.43 degrees to 17.17 degrees North & 73.40 degrees to 74.42 degrees East.
The Sahyadri ranges to the west.
The Warana river to the north, to the east in part the Krishna River & Belgaum district ( Karnataka State ) to the south have locked Kolhapur 's district boundaries.
The total area of Kolhapur district is 8,047 Sq. Km. The North-South length is approx. 160 Km. and the East-West width is approx. 60 Km.
Now Fully equipped with necessary things and information, ready for a ride. GET SET GOOOOOOOOO.
The Ride was planned well in advanced in November 2010. Previously my Cousin brother planned to join me for this ride, but unfortunately (fortunate for me, as i like to travel single, hate to ride with pillion) he has outed himself from the ride because lack of leaves (big headache for bikers). On 15th Dec 2010 jammed with high cold, body pain, went to medical shop got some medicine, had dinner took medicine and slept for almost 9 hrs to get myself fresh for next day.
Things need to keep ready before ride :
1). My ZMR in perfect condition : As on monday i changed its engine oil, cleaned its chain perfectly, installed Osram Night Breaker, Clutch Setting, Nitrogen checked in tyres.
2) Most Important :- Bike Documents : License, RC Card, PUC certificate, Insurance Papers.
3). For Safe Riding and get rid of Cold :- As the temp is consistently falling down and for safe riding well equipped with Riding Jacket, Gloves, Helmet.
4). First Aid Kit and some medicine to fight against cold.
Travelling Plan :- Route : Mumbai - Pune - Satara - Kolhapur
Leave Mumbai (Vile Parle West) in afternoon near by 2 pm.
Reach Pune, G2G with old friends, night stay.
Will leave pune early morning by say 5:30 or 6 am to kolhapur.
Total Distance :- Approx. 470 km one way.
Some Info About KOLHAPUR :
"KOLHAPUR - The city of Goddess Mahalaxmi.
A city of arts & crafts; a city with a glorious tradition of warm welcomes, yet a city of expanding horizons... i eagerly waiting to visit Kolhapur & assure myself that i will return home with a treasure trove of the most memorable moments of my life."
The land of magnificent temples, is the religious pride of Maharashtra. Nested in the tranquil laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges,
It is situated on the banks of the river Panchganga.
Also termed as a city of palaces and gardens, it is a historic Maratha city, with the Mahalakshmi temple forming the focus.
Kolhapur, known as 'Dakshin Kashi' is one of the most prosperous and joyous city of India in Southern Maharashtra in western Ghats.
Gifted with an incredible archeological & cultural heritage, magnificent temples, monuments, forts, lakes and gardens.
Kolhapuri ChappalsJaggery.
City is equally famous for special Kolhapuri Misal and Kolhapur Rassa (Tambda Rassa (Brown Curry) and Pandhra Rassa (White Curry) and many more mouth watering delicacies (waiting eagerly to taste those in this cold weather).
Some Geographical Information :
Kolhapur district is divided into three main regions:
1. The Western Ghats , spreading North-South to the west of the district.
2. A hilly region situated at the heart of the district.
3. A plateau the east of the district.
Kolhapur district is situated to the south-west of Maharashtra State .
Longitudinally it is 15.43 degrees to 17.17 degrees North & 73.40 degrees to 74.42 degrees East.
The Sahyadri ranges to the west.
The Warana river to the north, to the east in part the Krishna River & Belgaum district ( Karnataka State ) to the south have locked Kolhapur 's district boundaries.
The total area of Kolhapur district is 8,047 Sq. Km. The North-South length is approx. 160 Km. and the East-West width is approx. 60 Km.
Now Fully equipped with necessary things and information, ready for a ride. GET SET GOOOOOOOOO.
. It has an elevation of 569 metres (1867 ft) which is higher than that of Pune.Hence its climate is usually pleasant. By road, Kolhapur is 228 km south of 
) had breakfast, Garma garam Chai and left pune.
thought of going to Ajinkyatara, but time has not permitted. so just satisfied with the pic only.
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