If you are looking for pictures click here
Finally I got the "green signal" call from by Addi at 5:20 pm on friday I started from my office took the outer ring road towards tumkur road. The rest of the gang are coming through the outerring road from the mysore road side. Addi, Ankur, Huez(me), Imti and Varun are the bikers for this tour. As I squezed and zipped through the tumkur road traffic I spotted Ankur with his luggage tied to the bike. What a sheer excitement it was for me when I caught the gang! We continued our ride at good speeds and reached chicmagalur with couple of breaks for tea and dinner.
Day2: The next day early in the morning we started towards Agumbe where we would be seing couple of falls. Agumbe always fascinated me since our first visit last year during monsoons. I was very anxious and wondering how the place would be at this time of year. We reached Agumbe by 11AM. The vegetation was almost the same except for the green grass thats missing now. We had our lunch at the Taj of Agumbe, they serve very good food that it even tastes better than our bangalore food. The hotel people recognized and greeted us. We went to keep our bags at the hotel at the bus stand and the hotel guys there recognized us too. We kept our bags there and rode to the falls.
The ride throught the narrow roads through thick vegetation was very intresting and makes one to sing. The falls is tucked inside the forest just 15 minute walk from the road. The falls was reduced to a stream this time of the year which was glorious during the monsoon last year. After some play in the water we rode to the other falls nearby. Its Barkana we had to trek for like 4km. Its was sunny and since we had to reach hebri that night we returend once we reached a viewpoint of the falls. After a good chat and photo session we returned to our bikes. Our attempt to wathch the sunset from the sunset point at Agumbe failed even this time due to colouds and mist. We reached hebri that evening and hit sack after dinner.
Day3: Early morning we left hebri to the Kudlu theertha falls which is 15 odd km from hebri. We rode about 7km on dirt track through small hills and valleys through dense vegetation. It was a very intresting ride. We parked our bikes at the point where the track narrowed down to a foot path and started to climb up through rocky hill. We hiked up to the falls, the climate was very pleasant. The falls was amazing at this time of year. We had a quality time there taking bath under the water falls. We had the whole falls just for ourselves almost till we planned to leave.
While returning we did some eco cleaning of the place. Once we reached our bikes we found that our fuel from all our bikes have been stolen and my helmet missing. With our fuel pointer barely rainsing up we rode back through the dirt track praying to God that we should reach the fuel station without problems. we reached the fuel station and latter we found out from the locals that the villagers near the falls steel fuel all the time there. So people venturing out there especially on bike beware of this.
We left to Udupi that afternoon. Riding in the noon without helmet was a lot of pain for me. My skin felt baked up. I could buy a helmet only in Udupi. Imti's carburreter leaked fuel but luckily it didnt leaked when the engine is running. After reaching Udupi we went to the Malpe beach and St Marry's Island. Both the beaches were well maintained. Be the boat ride to the St Marry's Island was very enjoyable. It even brought the intrest on sailing in me. The island looked like a oasis amidst the ocean, full of coconut trees. Varun and I started collecting shells on the shore. Looked like Varun is an expert with shells. reached Udupi and stayed there for the night.
Day 4: Early morning we headed to Koradi beach. Seing the Kinara Beach resort right there on the beach we decided to stay there. Both the beach and the village was very beautiful. A very peaceful place to be. We spent the whole day in the ocean waters playing water ball and doging tides. Evening we rode to the Maravanthe. Maravante is a beach, the speciality being there is beach on one side of the road and backwaters on the other. Its a very beautiful place. We went boating on the backwaters. The sunset on the beach was beautiful. Unfortunatey the colouds didnt let us watch the sun diping into the ocean waters. We came back to kinara resort spent good time on the beach couting the ships on the horizon and the stars above.
Day 5. Our summer vaccation is about to end today and most part of the day will be on riding back to bangalore. On the way we went to dharmashhala where Addi, varun and ankur went to the temple while Imti and me roamed around. On the way back to bangalore we went through the shiradi ghat section. This is a beatutiful and scenic route. This time the road was good and was enjoyable. I got my bike foot peg scraping on the curves while the heavily loaded lorries find it very difficult to take these curves. We reached bangalore with our bodies tired and our hearts satisfied and our bikes worn out!
TripMeter: Overall distance 1250km Days: 4 and 7hrs
Places: Sringeri, Agumbe, Kudulu Theertha, Udupi, Malpe, St Marrys Island, Koradi Beach, Maravanthe
Route: Bangalore - Chicmagalur - Sringeri - Agumbe - Hebri - Udupi - Mangalore - Hassan - Bangalore
-huez the biker
hiwayREBELS Motorcycling Club
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Ugadi Odyssey(Udupi) - Photos
while riding towards Agumbe before Mudugere 
Trek to Barkana falls
Barkana Falls at Agumbe
Kudlu theertha ride
Kudlu theertha Trek
The Kudlu theertha falls
Eco cleaning at the falls
St Marrys Islands
Rebels pose
Rebels at Koradi Beach
Imti At Maravanthe
Maravanthe beach sunset
View from Souwparnika River(while boating)
Sun setting at Maravanthe
Ready to leave Koradi beach
Outlook Dosa at Udupi
Near dharmsthala
Bikers pose near Dharmsthala
Maravanthe SunsetBaba Budangiri - Photos
Beautiful Ride: Sha riding down hill
Curvy roads and dense vegetation around
Dense Vegetation around Baba Budangiri hills
Dill Chatha hai!
Cloud 9
Dont know what to say about this snap
Igglur and Kanva Reservoior - Photos
Mudit the climber
Huez is posing
Cranes are fishing
Sun is Setting
Sun Rising 
Trying hard for a camp fire
The sleep less night at Igglur courtesy Mosquitoes
Kanva Reservoior
Skidding and scrambling..im lovin itFriday, March 30, 2007
Why do we Ride?
Here are some of the bikers talk on their intrest and passion for bike touring:
Aravind Says:I feel riding bikes for long distances is not just enjoying the beautyof nature but also a way of rediscovering your inner self...
After a few miles of deserted highways and dry vegetation around...all one can think of is his life,his sorrows,dreams,his acheivements...
and it longer remains a ride to the get away place you wanna reach but a ride for free your mind from all the pains and frustrations...
Huez Says:Some of my excuses for riding a bike are:
Its primarily because of the rush of adrenaline it gives when the wind whistles in my ears. The sheer excitement it gives when I overtake a long trailer. The feeling it gives when suddenly my shoes scrape the road while taking a corner. The feeling of owening the road when zooming past cars. One gets more interaction with the sights and the sounds of the place you visit. The smell of a paddy field or the smell of spices brings dejavu…
Bikes Rule... Bikers Rock!
Vinay Says: a poem...:)
I know where I have to be...
I know the way,
With life in my hand I leave,
To see the world in an open way,
I control my destiny,
I control the speed,
All the cars envy me,
Since I define gravity indeed.
I leave the roads burning,
I am in par with Mother Earth,
If only people stop worrying,
to things that never occur.
Addi Says: I had written a whole article on this. Click here to read it :)
Have your own thoughts on this topic? Post as comment to this article. Your comments will be included in the article latter.
Aravind Says:I feel riding bikes for long distances is not just enjoying the beautyof nature but also a way of rediscovering your inner self...
After a few miles of deserted highways and dry vegetation around...all one can think of is his life,his sorrows,dreams,his acheivements...
and it longer remains a ride to the get away place you wanna reach but a ride for free your mind from all the pains and frustrations...
Huez Says:Some of my excuses for riding a bike are:
Its primarily because of the rush of adrenaline it gives when the wind whistles in my ears. The sheer excitement it gives when I overtake a long trailer. The feeling it gives when suddenly my shoes scrape the road while taking a corner. The feeling of owening the road when zooming past cars. One gets more interaction with the sights and the sounds of the place you visit. The smell of a paddy field or the smell of spices brings dejavu…
Bikes Rule... Bikers Rock!
Vinay Says: a poem...:)
I know where I have to be...
I know the way,
With life in my hand I leave,
To see the world in an open way,
I control my destiny,
I control the speed,
All the cars envy me,
Since I define gravity indeed.
I leave the roads burning,
I am in par with Mother Earth,
If only people stop worrying,
to things that never occur.
Addi Says: I had written a whole article on this. Click here to read it :)
Have your own thoughts on this topic? Post as comment to this article. Your comments will be included in the article latter.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Baba Budangiri - Photos
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Near a Stream on the way .jpg)
Partha the Pillion.jpg)
The Mountain Ranges.jpg)
Apache Rider -Shash.jpg)
Half way up BB.jpg)
A lake(or a tank) somewhere near Baba budangiri.jpg)
Huez the biker.jpg)
While riding up Baba Budangiri.jpg)
View Of the Plains from Baba BudangiriFriday, February 23, 2007
Ugadi Odyssey - Agenda
There is a 4 day bike tour comming up during the Ugadi Festival this March 17 to 20 2007.
Intrested can join for the trip. Leave your Name, email id and contact number as comment to this article. Or join hiwayrebels Yahoo groups and mail us.
About the Trip, from Addi:
Open ocean, charming Hiways, scenic backwaters, lofty hills, gurgling streams, roaring waterfalls, dense jungles and delicious food. If these can't inspire a man's soul then nothing in the world will….welcome to Ugadi odyssey..
It is time to celebrate Ugadi...HiwayRebel style. Get ready to burn some rubber and set the tarmac on blaze. Let the action begin…
Saturday
1) Winding ghat sections from Chickmangalur to Aagumbe will certainly blow you out. Quick twisting of the bike on S chaped curves has enough punch for the biker in you.
2) Trek in the dense rainforests of Aagumbe to reach Barkana waterfalls. Aagumbe is the land of highest rainfall in K'taka and is the abode of King cobras.
3) If you survive the above trek then reward yourself with hot and delicious lunch at our fav Taj Hotel. One of the best experience HiwayRebels had in all their trips was at this hotel where the owner served us food with such personal care and attention that it could put some of the finest restaurants in Bangalore to shame.
4) Reach Udupi in time to watch the sunset at Malpe beach.
5) What could be more rewarding then having Udupian dinner at nowhere else but Udupi. Satisfy your taste buds with the cuisine that had made it's name all across the globe.
Sunday
1) Start early morning and enjoy the 40 odd km ghat ride to Hebri. Driving early morning in the mist covered hills, riding pass few sleepy villages is a unforgettable experience.
2) Trek to Koodluteertha. I am sure that the attached image can't do justice to it's natural beauty but it is just an eye opener of the glory of mother nature.
3) Reach back udupi to go to St Mary's Isles. The first point where Vasco Da Gama dropped his anchor before entering India at Kozhikode.
4) Checkout from Udupi and drive on NH17 to Maravante. The hiway runs beside the sea. At some points it is sandwiched between Sowparnika river backwater and the Arabian sea. A national highway nestled between sea on one side and a gorgeous backwaters on the other, while the sun sets into the ocean rendering the wide open sky with beautiful light golden colour is a view to behold. Park your bikes at such a junction and watch the sunset in the backdrop of arabian sea. The image will linger in your memories for long
5) Dig into Kundapuri style dinner with Bangda(Mackerel) curry and Kane (ladyfish) masala fry. For more adventurous mussels and squids are on the menu. Veggies will have lot options in Neeru dosa, Kori rotti, Kottes and never to speak about 101 dishes a typical udupian waiter will throw at you to choose from.
Monday
1) Day of fun, frolic and play in the water. Spend your time lazing out and relaxing your tired senses at the beach
2) Let loose on the wild waves at beaches of Koradi and Bijadi.
3) Let's go boating into the open ocean. Feel how it likes to be in the middle of nowhere, the huge intimidating ocean around you.
4) Facilities of snorkelling and scuba diving into the coral reefs are available. (Might be expensive and left to personal interests).
5) Venture into backwaters of sowparnika river and visit few islands there.
6) Udupian dinner and hangout at beach for late night party.
Tuesday
With 465 km to cover to get back home there is nothing much to do here except a short stop at Ullal beach near Mangalore. Having Mangalorean food and watching Mangalorean girls will set the Romeo inside you….back on tracks. For the less knowledgeable: Aishwarya Rai is from Mangalore.
HiwayRebels will cover Udupi, Maravante and Managalore and addressing some unfinished business at Agumbe (Barkana and Koodluteertha). Trip involves Biking, trekking, boating, waterfalls, beaches, backwaters, islands and loads of fun.
-Addi the Baddy
HRMC
Intrested can join for the trip. Leave your Name, email id and contact number as comment to this article. Or join hiwayrebels Yahoo groups and mail us.
About the Trip, from Addi:
Open ocean, charming Hiways, scenic backwaters, lofty hills, gurgling streams, roaring waterfalls, dense jungles and delicious food. If these can't inspire a man's soul then nothing in the world will….welcome to Ugadi odyssey..
It is time to celebrate Ugadi...HiwayRebel style. Get ready to burn some rubber and set the tarmac on blaze. Let the action begin…
Saturday
1) Winding ghat sections from Chickmangalur to Aagumbe will certainly blow you out. Quick twisting of the bike on S chaped curves has enough punch for the biker in you.
2) Trek in the dense rainforests of Aagumbe to reach Barkana waterfalls. Aagumbe is the land of highest rainfall in K'taka and is the abode of King cobras.
3) If you survive the above trek then reward yourself with hot and delicious lunch at our fav Taj Hotel. One of the best experience HiwayRebels had in all their trips was at this hotel where the owner served us food with such personal care and attention that it could put some of the finest restaurants in Bangalore to shame.
4) Reach Udupi in time to watch the sunset at Malpe beach.
5) What could be more rewarding then having Udupian dinner at nowhere else but Udupi. Satisfy your taste buds with the cuisine that had made it's name all across the globe.
Sunday
1) Start early morning and enjoy the 40 odd km ghat ride to Hebri. Driving early morning in the mist covered hills, riding pass few sleepy villages is a unforgettable experience.
2) Trek to Koodluteertha. I am sure that the attached image can't do justice to it's natural beauty but it is just an eye opener of the glory of mother nature.
3) Reach back udupi to go to St Mary's Isles. The first point where Vasco Da Gama dropped his anchor before entering India at Kozhikode.
4) Checkout from Udupi and drive on NH17 to Maravante. The hiway runs beside the sea. At some points it is sandwiched between Sowparnika river backwater and the Arabian sea. A national highway nestled between sea on one side and a gorgeous backwaters on the other, while the sun sets into the ocean rendering the wide open sky with beautiful light golden colour is a view to behold. Park your bikes at such a junction and watch the sunset in the backdrop of arabian sea. The image will linger in your memories for long
5) Dig into Kundapuri style dinner with Bangda(Mackerel) curry and Kane (ladyfish) masala fry. For more adventurous mussels and squids are on the menu. Veggies will have lot options in Neeru dosa, Kori rotti, Kottes and never to speak about 101 dishes a typical udupian waiter will throw at you to choose from.
Monday
1) Day of fun, frolic and play in the water. Spend your time lazing out and relaxing your tired senses at the beach
2) Let loose on the wild waves at beaches of Koradi and Bijadi.
3) Let's go boating into the open ocean. Feel how it likes to be in the middle of nowhere, the huge intimidating ocean around you.
4) Facilities of snorkelling and scuba diving into the coral reefs are available. (Might be expensive and left to personal interests).
5) Venture into backwaters of sowparnika river and visit few islands there.
6) Udupian dinner and hangout at beach for late night party.
Tuesday
With 465 km to cover to get back home there is nothing much to do here except a short stop at Ullal beach near Mangalore. Having Mangalorean food and watching Mangalorean girls will set the Romeo inside you….back on tracks. For the less knowledgeable: Aishwarya Rai is from Mangalore.
HiwayRebels will cover Udupi, Maravante and Managalore and addressing some unfinished business at Agumbe (Barkana and Koodluteertha). Trip involves Biking, trekking, boating, waterfalls, beaches, backwaters, islands and loads of fun.
-Addi the Baddy
HRMC
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