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  • madhav766
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    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.

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  • experimentalhead
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    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

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  • whymail
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    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 ;-)

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  • Zen Walker
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    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.

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  • Sabrewielder
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    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!

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  • Zen Walker
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    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.

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  • experimentalhead
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    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.

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  • Zen Walker
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    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

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  • experimentalhead
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    Originally posted by Sabrewielder View Post
    Amazing tl. Simply brilliant.
    Thank you very much

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  • Sabrewielder
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    Amazing tl. Simply brilliant.

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  • experimentalhead
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    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.

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  • chaosaddict
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    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.

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  • Zen Walker
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    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

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  • experimentalhead
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    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

    1. Can i put up a tent on the white desert for a night stay ? Allowed? Possible? If so, where suggested?
    2. On arrival hotels/stay available in this month? Stay suggestions please? Budget is preferred.
    3. Petrol bunks points and backup plans regarding same tips.
    4. Mechanical support points?
    5. Mobile network coverage?
    6. Safety of self and bike all over the place? especially kutch and bhuj.

    Any suggestions regarding shipping of Bike from Bangalore to Gujarat and back? Budget yet safety of bike is at priority.

    Any suggestions is highly appreciated.

    Thanks
    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

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    Originally posted by MukundRao View Post
    Kudos to your solo ride with long stretches. Awesome TL. Awaiting for new ventures.
    Thanks a lot Mukund. You can check few of my travelogues by clicking on links in my signature.

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  • mknaidu11
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    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    Hi,

    I as well planning to do the solo ride across the white desert during Feb 2017 on my Royal Enfield B500.

    For few couple of questions i need clarifications:

    1. How good to do during Feb month? Weather nice or too hot/cold?
    Feb month will be pleasant, however nights in Rann of Kach will be very cool.

    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    2. I am starting from Vadodara via Ahmedabad to Bhuj and returning to Rajkot (not finalized yet)/Vadodara.
    Vadodara-Ahmedabad-DharanGadhra-Samakhilai-Bachau-Bhuj is not an issue. Can be done a day. Bhuj has many good hotels.

    So below is the itinerary:

    D1 - Vadodara to Bhuj = Stay there
    D2- Bhuj - Mandavi - Bhuj = Stay there
    D3 - Bhuj to Narayan Sarovar= Stay bhuj
    D4- Bhuj to DHORDO - Hudko = Stay hudko
    D5- Hudko to The Kalo Dungar - Bhuj = stay bhuj
    D6 - Bhuj - Vadodara/Rajkot = Stay there
    D7 - GIR sanctuary
    D8 - fly back from Rajkot

    Is the itinerary looks good? Any suggestions?

    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

    Also have few questions:

    1. Can i put up a tent on the white desert for a night stay ? Allowed? Possible? If so, where suggested?
    Putting up a tent is not an issue if it is not slushy. However there is a lodge in Santhalpur near to Rann of Kach, which can be option-2.

    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

    2. On arrival hotels/stay available in this month? Stay suggestions please? Budget is preferred.
    Baroda, Bhuj, Gandhidham are not an issue for Stay. If there is nothing to do in Bhuj than Gandhidham is another good option to stay. Many hotels available readily under budget.

    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post

    3. Petrol bunks points and backup plans regarding same tips.
    The route mentioned above has petrol bunks at all city limits.

    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    4. Mechanical support points?
    Available only in city limits. But cities are not far off than 30-40 KMS
    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    5. Mobile network coverage?
    Coverage interruption you may feel in Ran of Kach, was story long back. Now it should be OK.
    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    6. Safety of self and bike all over the place? especially kutch and bhuj.

    Not an issue. People are good.
    Originally posted by Zen Walker View Post
    Any suggestions regarding shipping of Bike from Bangalore to Gujarat and back? Budget yet safety of bike is at priority.
    I think best mode is train. Cheap as well!
    Hope it will help to some extent.

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