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**shashi_m8** · 12-20-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Take this route & you'll be fine...
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India to Pune, Maharashtra, India - Google Maps

Its little longer, but...
1. Avoids Ahmedabad express highway where they don't allow bikes
2. All super highway, no potholes nothing + you find fuel stations all through the way

Once you enter into Gujarat via Shamlaji, all you need to do is T.W.O all way upto Valsad; hope you know how to cross Mumbai, otherwise let me know.

Hi aargee...I was going through the route map you shared above, it does not go through Shamlaji. Am I correct in taking the Udaipur > Shamlaji > Modasa > Kapadvanj > Vaddodra?

Pls check if the route below is ok upto Pune without taking the expressway.

Udaipur, Rajasthan to Bengaluru, Karnataka - Google Maps

- I have booked RTDC only at Jaipur, other places have made reservations.
- Hoping to get tatkal tickets tomorrow

Being my first solo ride for such a long distance I am a bit nervous about most things..pls pardon any stupid questions

**satyenpoojary** · 12-20-2011, 07:55 PM

Just stick to NH8 and be happy. Before Ahmedabad, you will see a diversion on the ring road, its a bit confusing but a left there would send you to on track to Mumbai.

**aargee** · 12-20-2011, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by shashi_m8 View Post

Am I correct in taking the Udaipur > Shamlaji > Modasa > Kapadvanj > Vaddodra?

Sry if it confused, let me show you...
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India to Vapi, Gujarat, India - Google Maps

Route is...
Udaipur - Kherwara - Shamlaji (here's where you need to take diversion towards) - Modasa - Godhra - Halol - Surat (after Halol follow signs to Surat, not Vadodara); I started about 11:00 AM from Udaipur (after wasting 1 hour in traffic) & reached (I think) Vapi by 4:45 PM & 9:00 PM Mumbai (precisely the junction)

Originally posted by shashi_m8 View Post

I have booked RTDC only at Jaipur, other places have made reservations

Excellent; hope you asked for std 10% discount & they offer complementary BFast

Originally posted by shashi_m8 View Post

Hoping to get tatkal tickets tomorrow

Good luck

Originally posted by shashi_m8 View Post

Being my first solo ride for such a long distance I am a bit nervous about most things..pls pardon any stupid questions

Nothing is stupid!!! So far you've not even been nearing anything to "S" of stupid; Feel free to ask anything no matter how simple or complex it is; I'll try to help as much as I can.

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

Just stick to NH8 and be happy. Before Ahmedabad, you will see a diversion on the ring road, its a bit confusing but a left there would send you to on track to Mumbai.

Satyen, pls see the route I suggested for the reason...its excellent in condition, sparse traffic, clear direction, avoids 2 cities, Ahmedabad & Vadodara; another reason being Ahmedabad-Vadodara express highway allows only cars & the alternate route though is good, but is not good enough to keep up the speeds.

**shashi_m8** · 12-20-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Route is...
Udaipur - Kherwara - Shamlaji (here's where you need to take diversion towards) - Modasa - Godhra - Halol - Surat (after Halol follow signs to Surat, not Vadodara);

This makes it clear...thanks

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Excellent; hope you asked for std 10% discount & they offer complementary BFast

Nope..I booked online so couldn't ask for any. I am ok until he allows me to stay for the night

.

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Good luck

Need loads of it..praying the new tatkal rules help me out

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

Just stick to NH8 and be happy. Before Ahmedabad, you will see a diversion on the ring road, its a bit confusing but a left there would send you to on track to Mumbai.

Thanks Satyen. I just want to save myself from wasting any time as I will need to cover 900+ till pune in time to celebrate new year

**chicmagnet** · 12-20-2011, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Sry if it confused, let me show you...

Route is...
Udaipur - Kherwara - Shamlaji (here's where you need to take diversion towards) - Modasa - Godhra - Halol - Surat (after Halol follow signs to Surat, not Vadodara); I started about 11:00 AM from Udaipur (after wasting 1 hour in traffic) & reached (I think) Vapi by 4:45 PM & 9:00 PM Mumbai (precisely the junction)

Satyen, pls see the route I suggested for the reason...its excellent in condition, sparse traffic, clear direction, avoids 2 cities, Ahmedabad & Vadodara; another reason being Ahmedabad-Vadodara express highway allows only cars & the alternate route though is good, but is not good enough to keep up the speeds.

I have taken this route earlier while coming from Udaipur - Mumbai. Highly recommended. Excellent tarmac, sparse traffic, 4 lanes of goodness and high speeds can be maintained all along.
Though I did Halol-Vadodara (NH8) and continued all the way on NH8 till Mumbai.
I did Udaipur - Mumbai lazily in 11 hours only due to this stretch.

**shashi_m8** · 12-21-2011, 09:49 AM

Finally got confirmed train tickets after wrestling for more than 45mins...ufff!!!

**aargee** · 12-21-2011, 10:00 AM

Good; so you're all set to ride

Come back with lots of pics, shop at Udaipur palace for good authentic RJ dresses; they even courier to your home (101% trustable). Buy stuffs for your Parents (optionally GF

)

**shashi_m8** · 12-21-2011, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by chicmagnet View Post

I have taken this route earlier while coming from Udaipur - Mumbai. Highly recommended. Excellent tarmac, sparse traffic, 4 lanes of goodness and high speeds can be maintained all along.
Though I did Halol-Vadodara (NH8) and continued all the way on NH8 till Mumbai.
I did Udaipur - Mumbai lazily in 11 hours only due to this stretch.

That's comforting!! I need to reach Pune in that time

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Good; so you're all set to ride

Come back with lots of pics, shop at Udaipur palace for good authentic RJ dresses; they even courier to your home (101% trustable). Buy stuffs for your Parents (optionally GF

)

Hope to do all of the above!!

Feeling very much relaxed now after booking the train tickets, one big head ache off, need to work on packing now.

**deejaay** · 12-21-2011, 08:35 PM

Great!! Congrats

Hope to see you soon in Jaipur.. Let me know if you require any help in Jaipur..

**aargee** · 12-21-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by deejaay View Post

Great!! Congrats

Hope to see you soon in Jaipur.. Let me know if you require any help in Jaipur..

DJ...if I'm not wrong, Jaipur wasn't in his list; I think he mentioned Jodhpur.

**deejaay** · 12-21-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by shashi_m8 View Post

Well!! the schedule has turned upside down & has given me extra 2 days now

..thanks to Deejay

22 Thu Ship bike in Train
23 Fri Fly to Jaipur
24 Sat Bike reaches Jaipur @6AM. Jaipur local
25 Sun Jaipur - Ajmer - Bikaner 400km

27 Tue Jaisalmer
28 Wed Jaisalmer - Jodhpur 270km
29 Thu Jodhpur

31 Sat Udaipur - Pune 860km
01 Sun Pune - Blr 840km

Will extend trip only if i get stuck/delayed at any place which I pray does not happen!!

a) Need some input on the riding from Udaipur - Pune - Blr...dont have even a clue on what to expect on this stretch
b) Will include Bhangarh on Sat if am able to manage in the time available
c) Is Jai > Ajmer > Bikaner doable in one day? I want to visit the Ajmer Sharif & spend some time there also

But his schedule says so

confused..

**aargee** · 12-21-2011, 08:56 PM

^^^ Ok, then I've mistaken

**shashi_m8** · 12-21-2011, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by deejaay View Post

Great!! Congrats

Hope to see you soon in Jaipur.. Let me know if you require any help in Jaipur..

Sure!! I will be in Jaipur till Monday morning. Hope to catch up

, thankfully I am not feeling lonely altogether

Originally posted by deejaay View Post

But his schedule says so

confused..

Originally posted by aargee View Post

^^^ Ok, then I've mistaken

Jaipur became starting point for 2 reasons
- flight options
- & most importantly jaipur is last station of train

**jeyessh** · 12-22-2011, 06:32 PM

hey bro i stay in bikaner..by your dates you will be staying in bikaner for a night...so lets meet up if possible..

**shashi_m8** · 12-22-2011, 08:57 PM

Bike has left ahead of me....first time ever

It was a fleecing experience to put bike on train

i wonder how ppl can become so shameless and demand extra money

Fortunately & unfortunately - there were 4 enfields already in the wagon traveling from my home town (Mysore) to Jaipur which sort of made me happy & then there was no space for my bike..

; but finally got it through

Originally posted by jeyessh View Post

hey bro i stay in bikaner..by your dates you will be staying in bikaner for a night...so lets meet up if possible..

Thanks Jeyessh!! would love to meet up

...will PM u my #

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