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Almost a year and a half has gone by and you still haven't taken your own sweet time yet, Sachin?

What precautions did you and Deepan take to avoid the sands entering in any vital parts of the motorcycle? Also, did you feel or noticed any change in the ride quality of the bikes on the way back? My main concern is the sand affecting the air filter.

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No issues what so ever. Bindaas ja!

Many blogs are pending completion and I dont know when I'll complete them

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How many days did you guys take in total? I have nine days free beginning October and am confused between exploring Mahharashtra, Rajasthan or Gujarat..

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Road Update: (As per Dec 2012)

Day 1 - Thane - Vapi - Ring Road - Mehensa - Palanpur -- 655 kms.

(Butter smooth nh8. However before bharuch be careful if u see traffic then dont continue in the traffic but rather go via wrong side till u cross the 3km long bridge built over Narmada river)

Day 2 - Palanpur - Deesa - Thardar - Sanchore - Barmer - Jaisalmer 430 kms

(brilliant roads overall n bad roads only once u enter rajasthan for some 15 odd kms)

Day 3 - Jaisalmer Halt Saw Jaisalmer fort, Patwaon ki Haveli, Gadisar lake & headed to Sam Sand dunes for sun set, watched rajasthani qawaali n folk dance with amazing acrobatics moves n night spent inside tent.

Day 4 - Sam dunes to Jaisalmer (Back to hotel for luggage) & petrol filling.
Jaisalmer - Ramgarh - Longewala - Thanot - Ramgarh - Jaisalmer 350kms

Imp Note: No petrol available after Jaisalmer till Ramgarh. In ramgarh u ll only get petrol in bottles. Rate wld be more than usual. Better tank up full before heading to Border to avoid such situation. No stay available and you have to return back to Jaisalmer.

Day 5 - Jaisalmer - Pokhran - Jodhpur 290 kms

Road after Baleshwar is bad all the way till Jodhpur (last 60 kms) For food n stay hotel priya highly recommended; Dont forget to try Spcl Lassi from Janta Sweets which is Opp. Of Priya Hotel

Day 6 - Jodhpur - Bar - Beawar - Pushkar. 220 kms

Roads are in bad condition till Beawar and then final 50 odd kms is back to NH8. Saw brahma temple.

Day 7 - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur 165 kms
NH 8 highway. No issues. Saw Hawa Mahal n Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.

Day 8 - Jaipur - Dausa - Bhangarh 180 kms

Excellent roads. Visited Bhangarh palace & City palace after returning to jaipur.

Day 9 - Jaipur - Kishangarh - Chittorgarh - Udaipur 421kms

Excellent roads. Visited City Palace, Udaipur at Night

Day 10 - Vintage car mueseum & City palace

Return journey begins - Rchd Ahmedabad. Covered 275 kms NH8 highway and halt at Hotel Santro in Naroda (Visible ftom main highway)

Day 11 - Ahmedabad to Thane - 514 kms NH8 highway.

Total trip - 3540 kms

IMPORTANT UPDATE - A sincere note to all fellow motorists travelling to Rajasthan. Before you get impressed by the superb roads and increase your speed please be aware that there are death traps just about on every route in RJ. Death traps here means cattle crossing (Goats, Sheeps, Cows, Buffaloes, Camels, Dogs, Peacocks, etc) They cross the road all of a sudden and there is nothing you can do to save the animal or urself, atmost by riding / driving carefully you can prevent ftom an incident happening. I hit a dog and was barely able to balance the bike. Very next day I almost hit a mad goat charging towards me. One of our riders had to return back home because he hit a dog and lost control of his bullet Ride carefully and safe! All the best and enjoy the royal place of India!!

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Hey thanks for the quick update, quite a trip you had.

I am from Rajasthan and been to most of the places mentioned (though not on a motorcycle). I will second sachin on death traps, you can not over emphasize their importance... Have almost collided in a herd of buffaloes that appeared all of a sudden as I completed a corner and have seen/ heard numerous incidents; have had near misses. Just be a little careful and you will have lots of fun on the brilliant roads...

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Doing a motorcycle tour of Rajasthan was on my mind since long. I'm all the more pumped up after reading your travelog. Great write up btw.

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Thanks buddy. Its a beautiful state. Palaces, forts, desert and excellent roads. I will surely be back in RJ in future.

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I am a little late in replying but must admit that this is a beautiful travelogue. Amazing set of pictures too!

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Thanks Krishna. Beautiful places usually results in beautiful pictures :-)

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