A FULLFILLED DREAM-EXTREME BIKING

Setting off for the journey
My maternal home is in the 'Kashmir of the south' - the mystic, exotic land of Munnar. It was one of my dreams to go on a trip to Munnar on my bike. Fortunately I got such an opportunity during the Onam vacations. Me, with my sweet brother, passionate of biking, started off to Munnar, early in the morning.

My home is at Thodupuzha, a beautiful village-town of Idukki district. Munnar is approximately 120 km away from there.

After filling the fuel, we started from Thodupuzha. The odometer-needle strictly adhering to 50- 60km/h. We had a pit stop at Oonnukal ,where from the scenic beauty starts ,to check the air pressure. Then onwards I maintained a speed of 40-50 km/h so as to enjoy the nature's magic. The speed was even more reduced as we entered the forest. Took many halts in the forest.
Our journey through the thick, dark green forest- Neryamangalam, was really thrilling. Small streams by the side of the road can be seen through out the forest. Each drop of cold water put on our face gave us great refreshment. We could clearly understand the sharp climatic change as we entered the high range,especially through the forest.




Deviating into a narrow ,muddy road from the main track lead us to a cute stream ,a place amazingly blessed with natural beauty.The road, at one time, used to be splendid river, but now devoid of its richness. Big stones ,sharp curves, and potholes all made me feel my bike better. It felt like riding a 'horse'. We stayed there for an hour or so and had our food which Mom had packed. On the way, me and my bro stopped at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls- the places gifted lavishly with fantabulous scenic beauty. By evening we reached Mom's house at Rajakkadu, a remote village near Munnar. My Grandmother scolded me for taking off on such an 'risky journey'. Not only me but my parents as well got scoldings from my sweet old GM.

Rajakkadu is a place which I like the most because I love "natural beauties" of villages. Me and Brintow spent a day there playing and exploring the village with my cousin. Very next day we started from there to Munnar, early in the morning. I was emotional seeing my GM's sad face(as we were leaving). But as we reached Munnar, nature wiped off my tears with her magical hand.

Each and every spot was crowded with foreigners and other tourists. We searched for a lonely place, and so directly went to the Anayirangal dam that isn't built using cement, not even a single molecule of cement!! It is 30km away from Munnar town. The two of us spent 2-3 hours sharing our ideas and thoughts and talked a lot about our future life, sharing our ambitions and i just thought about the beautiful feeling- 'LOVE', may be my brother too. Our mind was clear and our thoughts were fresh.

The last half an hour was spent on advices! I gave advices to my brother as if I were a mature person!!.

We started back to Munnar through the "Gap road". It was nerve-chilling cold there. We were shivering. At a beautiful spot in the gap road we halted. Then mist came down and we touched the clouds, and it was an amazing experience!! We bought roasted cashew nuts and made a call home. They were happy hearing that we were enjoying the trip.

After lunch we bid farewell to Munnar. Our journey back home was disturbed by rain as well as an hour halt in the midst of the forest due to an accident.

The two of us reached home by twilight. Gave Mom and Dad home-made chocolates and cashew nuts which we bought from Munnar.

That night, we narrated the wonderful trip to our parents. Me and my brother couldn't sleep, unable to contain our excitement, so just laid down dreaming about the next trip...
Final word:

MUNNAR IS SIMPLY SUPERB AND MY BIKE, THE BEST. I got a mileage of 65km/l throughout the journey. Its OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE made me feel proud for choosing such an amazing machine- DISCOVER 125- the best in it's segment. THANKS TO BAJAJ MOTORS FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL 'DISCOVERy'.

Yours

Bristow