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**sunilg** · 08-25-2015, 04:06 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Raining travelogues from Kalinga!

Approved.

**itsmevini123** · 08-25-2015, 05:45 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

I'm expecting some lovely monsoon photographs

**coolmaverickguy** · 08-25-2015, 09:22 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar &amp; Keonjhar

Originally posted by sunilg View Post

Raining travelogues from Kalinga!

Approved.

Thanks for the quick approval Bhai

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Originally posted by itsmevini123 View Post

I'm expecting some lovely monsoon photographs

Indeed bro there are few

**sajalsheth** · 08-25-2015, 11:45 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

**nikx3392** · 08-26-2015, 12:22 AM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Finally kalinga active
Welcome

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**coolmaverickguy** · 08-26-2015, 04:21 AM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Khandadhar is the 12th highest waterfall in India at 800ft.
In Keonjhar we visited Sanghagra, Sitabinji, Ravan Chaya, Ma Tarini, Gundicha Ghagi. We missed out Brahmeswar mahadev Temple & Gupta Ganga in Gonasika [Cos of morning rain], King Palace [due to stupid dog handler], United car company workshop [as the owner was present in Cuttack]

Total distance covered from Bbsr 700 km
No of rider - 6
4 Bikes, 1 car

Day -1
Route Map - https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Ra...21.6312657!3e0

We started from Cuttuck at 6AM. We came cross these numerous pilgrimage on there way to different Siva Shrine.

On our way to Dhenkanal

We mistakenly trusted a young local guy and took a short-cut. Darn

Waiting for car. " Are bhai kahan gaya kahi aisa to nahi ki use aur koi short cut mil gaya "

45 min road turned into a 2 hrs struggle.

Finally we got out of that maze. Road after Pitri opened up & so did our throttle.

Reached Dadraghat Reservoir

Waiting for Sajal Bhai

Siddhant overshot the location and had to come back

Nice road all the way

Ahem Ahem: mutton

First sight of Khandadhar. We were as far as 4-5 km.

Hockey match on full swing. In our state it's more popular than other sports

**sajalsheth** · 08-26-2015, 12:23 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Pour more

**krishna77** · 08-26-2015, 08:36 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Some really brilliant captures. Hope you people enjoyed a lot!

**The Monk** · 08-27-2015, 04:55 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Wonderful to see the BBSR guys riding out Anupam. Great going

**alliwanted** · 08-29-2015, 12:44 AM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Missing my Odisha. Would soon like to ride with you guys. Great pics.

Keonjhar is a beautiful scenery place. I have visited once as my Mamaji was a tourist officer.

**coolmaverickguy** · 08-30-2015, 08:15 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar &amp;amp; Keonjhar

Originally posted by krishna77 View Post

Some really brilliant captures. Hope you people enjoyed a lot!

Indeed we enjoyed it a lot. A proper road trip after long summer season.

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Wonderful to see the BBSR guys riding out Anupam. Great going

Thanks for the appreciation Bhai

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Originally posted by alliwanted View Post

Missing my Odisha. Would soon like to ride with you guys. Great pics.

Keonjhar is a beautiful scenery place. I have visited once as my Mamaji was a tourist officer.

With the note we will be waiting for you to ride together

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2-3 km of gravel and dirt road

Reach at 1:30 PM. Distance covered 262 km.

Hell of a kind of Caterpillar. Jisne touch kar dala life jhinga la la.

2 Km hike begins from here.

This Usain Bolt couldn't make it the top

. Also we meet two young bikers Anirban Mahanta & Parambir Dash from Bonai.

Those steep steps. Every 50 metres we were taking break

After some point one has to follow tracks and climb rocks.

We did it

Finally on the top. Yes Sajal Bhai & Sandeep again beat us to the top.

We also hoist our Flag

Back to base

Good bye to Bonai guys. Drove though Ghats and reached Keonjhar Pantha-Nivas at 9 PM. Total distance covered for the day 423km

**Siddhant Mishra** · 08-30-2015, 08:31 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Bring on the rest...

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**sajalsheth** · 08-30-2015, 10:07 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

**coolmaverickguy** · 08-30-2015, 10:17 PM

Re: Xbhp Bbsr Independence Day Ride: Trip To Khandadhar & Keonjhar

Day 2-

Route map - https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/OT...20.2952568!3e0

Next Morning in Pantha-Nivas

On way to Sanghagra

And again the climb beings

To our relief its was a small one

Hard working photographer

Sandeep got a big disappointment after he read the sign "YOU CANT BATH HERE"

Rain started to play the spoilsport

On our way to Brahmeswar Mahadev Temple & Gupta Ganga [Gonasika forest]

They were having fun here, where as 5km ahead, I & Taufique were standing in rain in middle of nowhere

Few pics form web about what we miss.
Starting point of river Baitarani

We came back had our breakfast and checkout of hotel

Lake beside the main door of old King's Palace

King's old Palace.
P.s - they should hire a better Dog handler

Few pics form web about what we miss

On our way to Sitabinji

Sitabinji aka Sitabhandhar - Situated on the river Sita, the spot has gained prominence for the ancient fresco painting on a rock shelter called "Ravan Chhaya" which is like a half opened umbrella. The painting depicts a royal procession.

Ravan Chaya

Painting on the ceilings

The painting is done on the ceiling which is more than 2 storeys high

Support column had been installed. A cement fin had been made to stop rain water sipping in.

World strongest man

Surpnekha

These are yet to be decoded.

4km of off-roading and then on our way to Ma Tarini Temple.

Reached the Temple premises.

Ma Tarini Temple

Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall

In between our bikes getting some undue attention

20 km to reach Dubri.

Smooth sailing till Dubri. Didn't expected the state highway to be 4 lane. One can easily maintain 140+ kmh here.