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**The Monk** · 04-01-2013, 06:23 PM

Travelogue Approved

Another good one bro

**Juris** · 04-02-2013, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Travelogue Approved

Another good one bro

Thanks Monk

So we started early morning(5 AM) from Hyderabad and decided to take the service lane by ORR(via Shamshabad) till we enter Srisailam highway. We didn't expect the kind of chill, riding early morning as Hyderabad is on a little hotter side. We stopped for chai break in first 40 kms itself to evade shivering and let the Sun come out.

Once it was a bit warm and clear we enjoyed our spirited ride and took our major break at Dindi reservoir. Dindi reservoir is a huge reservoir that has it's special charm in Monsoon. Though it was dry in mid Jan, but still it was a good place to take a break, enjoy the beauty and capture the moments.

What are you looking at...

That's me... Trying to click myself...

Hyderbadi biscuit

After this break, we got lucky. We rode through ghat sections with LOTS of sharp curves(and pics will tell the tale

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**Juris** · 04-04-2013, 03:18 PM

After the break at Dindi reservoir, we had a gala ride into ghat sections. There were numerous occasions when we wanted to stop and capture the scenic backdrop. But instead, we decided to have ample breaks while retreat. Soon we reached the off-road section before Mallela Theertham. SriSailam range was dry and hot, even in mid Jan.

Here are the pics of the off-road

Mitti ka rang...

**anand roy** · 04-05-2013, 09:29 AM

Good pictures with awesome roads :P

.. (y)

**ravi@17bhp** · 04-05-2013, 10:18 AM

Nice dry pictures.

Waiting for the rest.

**Touseef Ahmed Mohammed** · 04-05-2013, 11:45 AM

Great pics Dhiraj bhayya

The lake is so beautiful.

**Juris** · 04-05-2013, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by anand roy View Post

Good pictures with awesome roads :P

.. (y)

Thanks mate.

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Nice dry pictures.

Waiting for the rest.

Originally posted by Touseef Ahmed Mohammed View Post

Great pics Dhiraj bhayya

The lake is so beautiful.

Ride in monsoon to Dindi reservoir is even more fun

Finally after the scenic off-road stretch of 7 odd kms, we reached Mallela Theertham. Unlike, other AP tourist spots, this one was not maintained properly. There was hardly a stall(operational) for refreshments nor for tickets. Wish, this one comes to the same level as other properly maintained tourism spots in AP.

After, compacting all our riding goodies, we had to trail down 350 steps. While it was fun going downstairs and exploring the beauty, we were not ignorant of daunting task uphill, while returning.

Here are a few pics of Mallela Theertham-

It is told that in summer, tigers come to Mallela Theertham to quench their thirsts.

Even in mid Jan, the waterfall was pretty dry. But it was still very serene and calm down there. We didn't bother to get into water as there were many semi clad folks having bath of their life time. We sat down there, clicked a few pics and enjoyed the beauty of this secluded place. Surprising thing is that, post monsoons, when Mallela Theertham is in full bloom, it's almost impossible to reach there because of the pure seven kilometers of dirt track.

Will post remaining pics of Mallela Theertham, magnetic hill of Srisailam and way back home soon

**Touseef Ahmed Mohammed** · 04-06-2013, 12:13 AM

Beautiful pics again

**ravi@17bhp** · 04-08-2013, 12:36 PM

Where is the hidden lake? Its hidden that you were not able to see.

**Juris** · 04-09-2013, 03:48 PM

Continued...

Some poser pics...

We couldn't trace any tigers... So mock up

**Juris** · 04-10-2013, 01:56 PM

We stopped again for a 'Walk the talk' photo-break(as coined by Vinfred) in the off-road section.

Our steeds

And the pure side of the world... Untouched from pollution and so called technological advancements

Colors of India... Need to get dirty if you want to explore

**Juris** · 04-10-2013, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by Touseef Ahmed Mohammed View Post

Beautiful pics again

Thanks

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Where is the hidden lake? Its hidden that you were not able to see.

My bad... It should be hidden waterfall... Have requested mods to change the title...

**Juris** · 04-11-2013, 09:01 PM

Magnetic Hill...

As decided earlier, we spent some quality time honing our cornering skills while trailing down the hills of Nallamala forest. Even the entire range was high and dry, it was pretty scenic. At one of the view points, I liked the beautiful view of straight stretch of tarmac through the greenery.

A few pics...

A few bokeh

That's how I meditate

**Juris** · 04-15-2013, 03:25 PM

Some more pics of Magnetic Hill

Didn't know there were poisonous snakes around....

Me and the magnetic hill

Spot the Ninja

One of the best tarmac

In Andhra, you all always find a Fort

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