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**Zen Walker** · 10-24-2016, 10:46 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

If you are planning to visit in the month of feb, then following points have to be kept in mind:

1. Feb is the last month of Rann Utsav.
2. During December to Feb end, you will get plenty of options but with slightly higher prices as this is the season. So, you need to plan your dates. If they are around Rann Utsav, then you may have to shell out extra.
3. No dearth of petrol stations and hotels in Gujarat.
4. Mobile network may play hide and seek as you get closer to Rann.
5. Do not venture too deep into Rann as it's not recommended. Apart from that no problems with regards to safety.

Have a safe and pleasant ride

hmm...i hope since i am planning mid of Feb, it wont be too pricy all over. I know till Bhuj, one gets stay options easily. But was wondering at Rann of kutch.
Also, wondering if i need to do advance booking of stay or going there i can find easily, especially desert side?

Thanks buddy and mukundroa.

Btw, buddy, nice travellogue. Some day hoping to cross roads with you in bangalore or elsewhere

**chaosaddict** · 10-25-2016, 12:14 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Awesome is the word. Looks like the Benelli has clocked some serious miles, and you seem to be enjoying every bit of its relationship with you. Congratulations on completing this endurance. The clicks are as usual mesmerizing to say the least.

**experimentalhead** · 10-25-2016, 10:04 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

hmm...i hope since i am planning mid of Feb, it wont be too pricy all over. I know till Bhuj, one gets stay options easily. But was wondering at Rann of kutch.
Also, wondering if i need to do advance booking of stay or going there i can find easily, especially desert side?

Thanks buddy and mukundroa.

Btw, buddy, nice travellogue. Some day hoping to cross roads with you in bangalore or elsewhere

You will get accommodation like tent houses even near Rann of Kutch, close to white desert. Not sure of advance booking.

Thanks buddy. Ride safe.

Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post

Awesome is the word. Looks like the Benelli has clocked some serious miles, and you seem to be enjoying every bit of its relationship with you. Congratulations on completing this endurance. The clicks are as usual mesmerizing to say the least.

[MENTION=48174]chaosaddict[/MENTION] Thank you. Benelli has clocked 24 K. In last three months has not ridden much.

**Sabrewielder** · 10-28-2016, 02:07 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Amazing tl. Simply brilliant.

**experimentalhead** · 10-28-2016, 05:12 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by Sabrewielder View Post

Amazing tl. Simply brilliant.

Thank you very much

**Zen Walker** · 10-28-2016, 09:20 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

Thanks buddy. Ride safe.

Thanks.Btw another curious question i have is, how many deployed BSF soldiers did you happen to meet ? If i am not wrong, their postings are at kala dongar, dordo, india bridge, zero point, right? In total around 20?Thanks

**experimentalhead** · 10-29-2016, 06:41 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

Thanks.Btw another curious question i have is, how many deployed BSF soldiers did you happen to meet ? If i am not wrong, their postings are at kala dongar, dordo, india bridge, zero point, right? In total around 20?Thanks

I met only two near white desert who were deployed at the gate of whose pic I have posted above as mine was not an extensive visit.

**Zen Walker** · 10-30-2016, 11:58 AM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

I met only two near white desert who were deployed at the gate of whose pic I have posted above as mine was not an extensive visit.

You did not visit zero point? Cross over bridge? From some other article, i came to know that to enter bridge area, there are 2-3 BSF folks, once crossing bridge and nearing zero point, another 3-4 can be met and at zero point, i am not sure how many. Hence wanted to know a rough figure.

**Sabrewielder** · 10-30-2016, 01:05 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

You did not visit zero point? Cross over bridge? From some other article, i came to know that to enter bridge area, there are 2-3 BSF folks, once crossing bridge and nearing zero point, another 3-4 can be met and at zero point, i am not sure how many. Hence wanted to know a rough figure.

Just curious Zen Walker, how does the number of BSF guys matter? I thought just one permit is enough to visit the Rann!

**Zen Walker** · 10-30-2016, 03:39 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by Sabrewielder View Post

Just curious Zen Walker, how does the number of BSF guys matter? I thought just one permit is enough to visit the Rann!

I wish to thank them by presenting them something. Hence i am hoping to carry enough than less

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Originally posted by Sabrewielder View Post

thought just one permit is enough to visit the Rann!

Yes 1 is enough to visit kala donger and india bridge. But zero point aka vigha kot, lies 80kms away from india bridge and to be here one needs a special permission from BSF office @bhuj.

**whymail** · 11-06-2016, 11:32 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

good read & super fotos too... loved it...

i am doing the mumbai > sasan gir > somnath > porbandar > dwarka > dholavira > dhordo > mandvi > baroda > mumbai circuit from 10.dec thru 17.dec.

14.dec is full-moon & hence the night desert safari & local folk-dance has been planned on that night.

during these months, weather is pleasant / cold during 6pm thru 9am & daytime temp is pretty hot.

the somnath > porbandar > dwarka section is considered one of the 3 most pristine coastal routes in india [#1 being the mahabalipuram > pondy stretch] - hence i have timed crossing this section from dawn to dusk.

will surely remember u & ur fotos when i am passin' thru ;-)

**experimentalhead** · 11-08-2016, 03:05 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by whymail View Post

good read & super fotos too... loved it...

i am doing the mumbai > sasan gir > somnath > porbandar > dwarka > dholavira > dhordo > mandvi > baroda > mumbai circuit from 10.dec thru 17.dec.

14.dec is full-moon & hence the night desert safari & local folk-dance has been planned on that night.

during these months, weather is pleasant / cold during 6pm thru 9am & daytime temp is pretty hot.

the somnath > porbandar > dwarka section is considered one of the 3 most pristine coastal routes in india [#1 being the mahabalipuram > pondy stretch] - hence i have timed crossing this section from dawn to dusk.

will surely remember u & ur fotos when i am passin' thru ;-)

Thanks [MENTION=61028]whymail[/MENTION] for kind words.

Wish you a very pleasant and safe ride.

Even I am having this wish to reach Dwaraka using the coastal route. Hope one day my wish comes true

**madhav766** · 11-08-2016, 05:01 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

That's a bloody good travelogue mate. I love your logging style - a brilliant balance of words and pictures. I never get tired reading your logs. I'm a big fan of your "Joy of riding" series. In fact, I derive a lot of inspiration for my rides from your travels only. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

I am too lazy to write, but you are slowly pushing me to start writing again. Looking forward to your next ride.

**bobisbacktorock** · 11-08-2016, 06:22 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Needless to say, Amazing photos and very good narration.

O.T : How do your pics fit 100% to the screen while when I upload, they sometimes do not display full screen (occupy 100% in width). What is your photo resolution and file sizes before you upload them ? TIA.

**experimentalhead** · 11-13-2016, 10:20 PM

Re: A quick ride to rann of kutch

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

That's a bloody good travelogue mate. I love your logging style - a brilliant balance of words and pictures. I never get tired reading your logs. I'm a big fan of your "Joy of riding" series. In fact, I derive a lot of inspiration for my rides from your travels only. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

I am too lazy to write, but you are slowly pushing me to start writing again. Looking forward to your next ride.

Thanks a lot Madhav for your kind words. Really appreciate it

Originally posted by bobisbacktorock View Post

Needless to say, Amazing photos and very good narration.

O.T : How do your pics fit 100% to the screen while when I upload, they sometimes do not display full screen (occupy 100% in width). What is your photo resolution and file sizes before you upload them ? TIA.

Thanks Bob. I save all my pics in Google photos. I also use Google photos/ Picasa web to edit. While sharing the pics over here, I use the google photos/ Picasa web link of each pic and save them.

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