Distance: 100kms x 2 = 200kms
Directions: Bangalore
> Bidadi > Channpatna > Kabbaladurga > Kanakpura > Bangalore
Krew: Karthik
(Sp)
Bikes: Pulsar
Previous
Visit: Mentok Kangri (2022)
Budget: Rs 500.
IN
LESS THAN 50 WORDS:
After 2.5-3yrs return back to road
felt great. After all the corona shit, had cocooned in and never hit the road. Every
time I climb this mountain, it shows a different face of it. This time I saw miracles,
Lets go!
INTRO &
PLAN:
Bike had not been condition so gave it for servicing. It took over 2 days,
but once it was alright. Could hear the growl nice and clear. It was time to
hit the roads after long. Initial plan was to head to Maddur have breakfast and
return. Simple and clean. But the Call of the Kabblu was stronger. At about 9pm
went out for a ride and got the fuel in.
TIME: 21:00 (8/4/2024)
ASSEMBLE
& LEAVE:
Yeah, was up by 4am, stretched out.
Felt calm inside, it was time. Had breakfast at home a very light one and
headed out. Didn’t feel any different, but the very fact that I was on the road
was enriching.
TIME: 05:00
RIDE 1:
(Bangalore– Ramngara – Channpatna - Kabbaldurga)
As I headed out onto Mysore Road, so much had changed. It didn’t feel
the same, but it was new and nice. Cruised along at a decent pace to cross over
Bidadi and Ramnagar. As the temperature dropped got goosebumps on my skin. I
knew the sun was right behind me, overlooking. It was time for the sun to rise.
TIME: 06:30
But the new modified roads are so confusing, SH-17 was not the same at
all. I missed a turn and rode about 15km ahead of Channpatna. Then took back some
interior roads and re-connected to the old Mysore road. And that felt gold.
Wow, the old roads felt really good. After which the mountain just drew me near
and I floated along effortlessly.
TIME: 07:00
KABBALDURGA
TREK:
To be honest I thought it would take about 2hrs considering the long
break. But everyday physical training and paid off and it took me 45mins
to reach the top. And best part is, did it with zero breaks. And I had a companion. It
was like the universe trying to instigate the whole process of trekking once
again, hehe!
i) Initial
stretch
ii) 3 point
stretch ?? – wait what!
iii) Viper
stretch
iv) Final
Stretch
So ready? Here goes nothing!
i) Initial
stretch:
Ok, every time I come to this place I would get lost. But this time the internal bearing was very strong. And moreover, as I was just about to begin the trek, a dog saw at me with its innocent face and I looked back and continued to walk. I could hear the footsteps behind me. And THAT IS IT, I had a companion for the trek.
ii) 3 point
stretch:
The 3 point stretch was not there anymore. I mean it was, but a neat
steps has been laid out with railings to hold on to. Without being too judgemental,
I started climbing the stairs. But it was no fun, so got out of the railings
and did the climbing the old school way. Now that was fun. The dog was totally
confused but appreciated the effort i put.
iii) Viper
stretch:
This stretch really hits your core hard and kind off shakes you up. But
this time it was different. I had a friendly companion. This was straightforward
walk, with sweat just pouring down, I was loosing water and the dog seemed
worried about me. Whatever water I had, poured it in my hand and made the dog drink
iv) Final stretch:
By the time we reached this point, I was literally conversing with the
dog full time. Calling it “Appi come here, not that way da.. this way we should
go” , “ what did u find there, let me see” it was a pure conversation and it
was something out of this world. Loved every second of it.
TIME: 07:45
TOP:
As I reached the top, made the dog drink some water again. I decided to
go without water for the trip as preference was the dog, who surprisingly
accompanied me throughout. Upon reaching the top, as legend goes you will feel
a sense calmness and serenity within. As I made my way to the temple of the
original deity I came across two people. They told me they had started at 3am
itself. I was puzzled. Then I realised it was a father-son duo and the father
was completely blind.
This completely blew my mind. A completely blind person had climbed the
hillock taking help of his son. Now, people what is your excuse? They asked me
whether I had travelled alone, I said me and appi had climbed. They were
looking for who I was referring then after realising I was referring to the
dog. All four of us sat down and had a hearty discussion.
Then went to the 2nd deity temple then I promised them, we would
help them reach down safely.
TIME: 08:45
TREK DOWN:
Trek down took about 2hrs. But yeah, it was such a different experience. Helping this nice father-son duo. How both were both like buddies pulling each other’s legs throughout the journey. Hearing them was a pure joy. And as far as the dog goes, it was not confused. It understood somebody needed extra help and slowed down, played all along the way. The father said something that resonated with me for a long time even after the completion of the trek.
He said “ u
have returned back after long, to guide you, the dog was sent as a companion and
maybe the deity wanted you to be here for long and that is why I was sent to keep you grounded”
I didn’t react at that point of time, as in treks I am jovial outward,
but totally cold blooded within. But that hit me so different. Reaching back the town near our bikes, we
hugged each other. They invited me over to their home for lunch, I said some
other time. And it was hardest to say good-bye to the dog. It will always have
a special place in my heart :)
TIME: 10:30
RIDE 2:
(Kabbaldurga – Channpatna – Bidadi-Bangalore)
This was 100kms ride back, decided to take back the Mysore road. As I reached
the town of kabblu had picked up a 2litre water bottle thrown somewhere in the
mountain. Decided to fill some water in the water tank of the town. The ride was smooth and really nice. The old
mysore road felt emptier than usual and enjoyed all the way back home.
TIME: 12:30
CONCLUSION:
Next day, actually I was disappointed that
legs, back all were fine. Nothing was hurting. Everyday working out had
actually had pretty good conditioning on my body. Guess we hit back the roads
shortly cheers!!
Oh yeah, the gap between last trip 180th
trip and 196th trip will be slowly filled up. Some crazy stuff went
down here and there. Since this was fresh decided to jot this one down!
Cheers all \m/
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