NATURE
PEOPLE
PLACES
BUILDINGS
OBJECTS
SPECIAL
FOR MORE PICTURES, VISIT... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mahi_val/album?.dir=1783scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Pictorial India - Part 1
Remember, whatever you see here is not even 25% of what I have seen and experienced. And, what I would have seen and experienced at the end of my tour will not be even 25% of real INDIA. Also, this is part 1 (10% of total tour). So, enjoy 0.625% of REAL INDIA in pictures :)
NATURE
PEOPLE
PLACES
BUILDINGS
OBJECTS
SPECIAL
FOR MORE PICTURES, VISIT... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mahi_val/album?.dir=1783scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
NATURE
PEOPLE
PLACES
BUILDINGS
OBJECTS
SPECIAL
FOR MORE PICTURES, VISIT... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mahi_val/album?.dir=1783scd&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Tour Update
Hello friends,I have already started my tour from Mumbai on 15thAugust as planned.
I have spent the first night ontiger hill (lonavale) in the midst of darkness, fog, rain and wind.. in the presence of fire and in the company of some very good friends (who came from Puneon bikes in zero visibility) just to spend some time withme,,,, it was like fusion of all five elements - fire,water, air, earth and sky!!! with mother nature at its best, it was one of the most most memorable night of my life!! Thanx to Abhay, Amit, Anish, Saumik, Mr.Wagle and Samarth. In Pratapsan's terms "It feltlike I was enjoying honeymoon with myself :)"
I am in Pune right now in the company of Pratapsan,Bhabhiji and Chunmun... I must say, my stay here is peaceful beyond description... (but i will eventually try to describe the experience,, however, i need a lot of time to savour and describe what pratapsan has done in this short span of time). He has done so much to me in terms of confidence building and making me believe beyond doubt that everyone of my friend is with me in this endeavor. I am finding it extremly difficult to find words to describe my experince in Pune. So, pls wait for a while to know more :)
During these days, I have met so many interesting people (thanx to Pratapsan again) and to summerize my experience, i would say "when i decided to leave Citgroup and pursue this travel, i thought for a moment that i was special (above normal) but after meeting people like Uday, Gaurav, Rajbhaiya, Abhay and others, i was humbled to believe that i m just normal:)Last but not the least, a big big thank you to Smitabhabhi for everything... you are surely "Bhabhi No.1" :)
Well, due to lack of time, i m unable to upload interesting pictures but will follow soon! I have decided to start again from here from tomorrow towards Alibaug - Ratnagiri - Goa. My next halt would be in Goa. Keep in touch pls and i will try my best to keep updating you all. Also, from tomorrow onwards, i would be joined by Abhay in my journey (mostly tillend :).. He himself is passionate about road trips andhad done many,, besides, he is postponing his plans to go to the UK to join me in this trip. I heartily welcome him!!
To say the rest,
"Hum chale the akele raho mein, log milte gaye,
karwan banta gaya!!"
Luv you all.
Take care.
Mahipal
To SANGEET and ALL
Hey, even I hope that Wagon R is a reliable car ;) lets see!!!!
To answer your other question,, I m travelling alone or so to say "i m keeping the front seat vacant" for a purpose.... i would like all my friends like you to join me for whatever distance you can... so i would like you to join me from B'lore to whatever place you can come upto,, instead of the petrol :) what say? Besides, i m open for all kind of sponsorships ;)
Thnx for your wishes and am looking forward to see u in bangalore. By the way, i have changed my plan of moving northward first... instead, i will be travelling southward first and following the same route in reverse order... this way, i will be able to enjoy monsoon in south and winter in north :)) This "cool" suggestion came from MIHIR the great!! thanx YO!
TC. Luv u all.
Mahipal
To answer your other question,, I m travelling alone or so to say "i m keeping the front seat vacant" for a purpose.... i would like all my friends like you to join me for whatever distance you can... so i would like you to join me from B'lore to whatever place you can come upto,, instead of the petrol :) what say? Besides, i m open for all kind of sponsorships ;)
Thnx for your wishes and am looking forward to see u in bangalore. By the way, i have changed my plan of moving northward first... instead, i will be travelling southward first and following the same route in reverse order... this way, i will be able to enjoy monsoon in south and winter in north :)) This "cool" suggestion came from MIHIR the great!! thanx YO!
TC. Luv u all.
Mahipal
My friends are with me!!!
Mahipal,
Congrats for the courage of leaving the corporate jungleand going to mother nature. Wishing you a great and learning journeyahead.Hope I also get this courage to do the thing I always wanted!
Thanks and Regards,
Niladri RoyChowdhury
_______________________Tech Mahindra Limited
I-MBTt: +91 (020) 56078400- Ext 8677;56078677(Direct)e-mail: niladri@techmahindra.com Website: http://www.techmahindra.com/
================================
Dear Mahipal,
I really appreciate your decision. Infact, many of us have this wish to escape from our routine corporate culture and explore nature in one form or another. However, very few possess this courage and i am really happy that you have taken this bold decision.
wishing you all the very best for your endeavour and eagerly looking forward to receiving your updates...
love,
pappu
(Prashant Bhagat)
==================================
Dear Mahipal
So, at last you have made it. To meet the goals you have set.... All the Best and May gold bless you with lots of happiness and peace.
Regards
K. Madhu
==================================
Sounds great man, finally you did respond your inner calling.
Great the first thing i remember of this feat is from the movie Forest Gump.
So go ahead and wish you all the best in your endeavours and do keep me posted and i would be looking forward for those pictures.
Kind Regards,
Prasad C Aryamane
==================================
thats awesome man! Have fun and stay safe...Are u doing it alone?
Vikram
=================================
wish you all the best. may god bless you with success.
gaurav (Dr.Pradhan)
=================================
Wow.. are you serious??? sounds very interesting, but bit unrealistic [u know considering price of gas and all] ;) :)) just kidding..have fun man, send lots of pictures, haven't visited india since looooooooong..
Mrugesh
=================================
Hey Mahi,
You are doing something we all just dream of...but never buckle upenough guts to take up in reality.I am in Melbourne, Australia or would have come down to churchgate tosee you start off...Wish you all the very best. Keep posting us on this. Take care of yourhealth as you go around.By the way, which make of car have you selected?
Warm regs,
Rajesh Pillai
Wipro Consulting
==================================
Bravo Bapu! Bravo!
I missed a heart bit while reading your adventurous plan. No doubt that this would be a great challenge! We all wish you the Best of luck. Don’t miss a cup of tea mainly at mid night all the places you travel. While sipping the tea, you would remember that we all are together any ways & always! I would also suggest writing a book about your adventure. Explore our great Bharat with younger generation perspective. I am sure we will see you very soon on all news channels!
Do proper planning for your magnificent journey. My dad use to say, at every venture of life always plan for the worst situation and you would never be in trouble.
Best of luck for the victory. We will keep in touch in conference mode .
Best Regards,
Viren Sanghadia
(Off) +852 2489 5073
(Mob) +852 6341 5015
=====================================================
Arey Bapu,
While on one thought it does seem to be a wonderfuladventure and looks like very rewarding in terms ofgreat experiences across the Indian subcontinent, onthe other hand it is not very easy to digest that aperson like you is taking it up. Is this mail anyforwarded message that you just passed on to us? Coz Ireally can't believe this.Was it KK, I can believe that he can have some reallywonderful attacks at times, but you????? I neverthought so.Kindly clarify!!
Regards
Ketan
+60 19 2377684.
===================================================
Hey man .... enjoy life ... live it up till it last .... happy that one of my friends lives life on his terms.... Cheers to that.
Sorry will not be there to cheer you on you departure... may be if you had decided on a world tour we could have met some where... small world will surely meet someplace somewhere.
Be in touch....keep mailing
Cheers!!!
Venkat
===========================================
Hi !
Congratulations on taking a step which lot of us just think about but never get around to do it. Best of lucks
Regards
Ravi kapur
=====================================
Heyi Mahipal,
I am glad that you are following your heart. Good going. But hope youwill keep your sources of income open. Take care and I wish you the very best in this endeavor. Keep me postedon your trip. I would love to know more about your tour.
Regards
Hakila
======================================
Bravo Bapu!!! We are proud of you.
Thanks and Regards
-Pratap
"Nothing is obvious"
=====================================
ALL THE VERY BEST BAPU !!!!!REGARDS,DEVESH V.
====================================
Wishing you all the best . May you suceed in every step you take.Millenium pe stop jarur karna.... hahahha
Take Care and Have fun
Regards
Minu
=================================
just had a talk with baapu....he s planning something so different...which fits the car he wud b driving! he s going to tour india in a wagon R...unique car unique people :-)... baapu best of luck and let us knw ur whereabouts from time to time....
Mayur
==================================
Oh wow!!! Finally there is someone who doesnt just do "Intellectual Masturbation" and actually does something unique!!! :-)
I just hope that Wagon R is a reliable car...in fact baapu you shud contact Maruti people, they will surely sposnor some part of the trip!!!
Btw when in Karnataka/Bangalore, lemme know...ek baar ka petrol bharva dunga ;-)
Enjoy the trip...
Btw just curious: you are planning to do this alone or going with someone interesting???
Sangeet
==================================
"KHATARNAK"
YEah bapu... take as many videos as you can ..i will allow you to host it on my server for free..not bandwidth restrictions ...all the best .. I would like to sing a song ....Zindgee kaa safar ... hai ye kaisa safar ...koi samja nahee .... koi janaa nahee .... :)Hooo sake to Wangon R ko sheep me dal kee london aajaaooo ...cheers
All the best ..........Barot
===================================
Bapu tame to bhare kari....pan ek vaat to chhe...Bapu ne shobhe tevu karya hath dharyu chhe.... :)
take care....and keep sending the updates...
Bhagirath.
===================================
Good luck for ur adventure ! Avi
====================================
All the best Mr. Pal.
Enjoy the ADVENTURE.Do keep us posted.
I hope you will share your route planning as well for someone to tourINDIA the way you will be touring :)
Best Regards,
Imran
==================================
Hi Mahipal,
Fantastic....!!!!!!!All the bast for your dreams and may you have asuccessful trip with out any troubles.... May Godbless you and be with you always!!!!!Please let me know when you are planning to pass byBangalore....my no is ... 91-98860-67943..... I wouldbe very happy to meet you and wish you luck.... (ifthis would not be a hinderance to your journey)...Please let me know if you need any thing while you arepassing by....I WISH U ALL THE BEST!!!! and a happy journey...Cheers!!!!
Dj.
=================================
Great Mahipal....I really salute your guts...to go after what u want to do takes lot of courage and grit...
Infact, something similar is also my dream...b'cos of passion for driving.
Just a question...r u planning to drive to Leh???
Best of Luck and wishing you success in your journey...
-Viral
===============================
Such a great thought bapu!! Alas i could join you! Forget not to call before you come to Baroda, we'll keep garlands ready for you, and if possible, some news channels also!! Arrey but why did you leave out north-east? 6-months are quite enough to cover that as well... Anyway, congratulations!
Warm wishes,
KK [M:+91-98250-88455]
================================
Hi mahipal
Amit hear
How r u hope so fine der with yr fr n family So wot is about car tour ???? So wot is reason forthat so r u going alone ?? Let me know about thisthing in detail yaar by the way how is every one howis yr family Its been long time v didn’t talk any way my phone nois 001-201-920-4250 And if u deside to go then best luck have nice timeand make success yr trip One more time wish u good lack ane keep let me know yr update
Bye With love
Amit patel
===============================
Bapu,
Hats off to Courageous decision. You have proved that life is not a puzzle to be solved but mystery to be lived. I will pass-on some nice places that can be included in your wish list during the journey.
'Yatra hi manjil"
Best Wishes.
HiS. (Hiren)
===================================
Hi Mahipal
Sounds like an interesting journey. And Kudos for being able to chuck and do it all!
keep me posted...are you doing a blog on it...would be nice!
chk out mine: www.embraizal.blogspot.com
best wishes
Shalini
=====================================
Congrats for the courage of leaving the corporate jungleand going to mother nature. Wishing you a great and learning journeyahead.Hope I also get this courage to do the thing I always wanted!
Thanks and Regards,
Niladri RoyChowdhury
_______________________Tech Mahindra Limited
I-MBTt: +91 (020) 56078400- Ext 8677;56078677(Direct)e-mail: niladri@techmahindra.com Website: http://www.techmahindra.com/
================================
Dear Mahipal,
I really appreciate your decision. Infact, many of us have this wish to escape from our routine corporate culture and explore nature in one form or another. However, very few possess this courage and i am really happy that you have taken this bold decision.
wishing you all the very best for your endeavour and eagerly looking forward to receiving your updates...
love,
pappu
(Prashant Bhagat)
==================================
Dear Mahipal
So, at last you have made it. To meet the goals you have set.... All the Best and May gold bless you with lots of happiness and peace.
Regards
K. Madhu
==================================
Sounds great man, finally you did respond your inner calling.
Great the first thing i remember of this feat is from the movie Forest Gump.
So go ahead and wish you all the best in your endeavours and do keep me posted and i would be looking forward for those pictures.
Kind Regards,
Prasad C Aryamane
==================================
thats awesome man! Have fun and stay safe...Are u doing it alone?
Vikram
=================================
wish you all the best. may god bless you with success.
gaurav (Dr.Pradhan)
=================================
Wow.. are you serious??? sounds very interesting, but bit unrealistic [u know considering price of gas and all] ;) :)) just kidding..have fun man, send lots of pictures, haven't visited india since looooooooong..
Mrugesh
=================================
Hey Mahi,
You are doing something we all just dream of...but never buckle upenough guts to take up in reality.I am in Melbourne, Australia or would have come down to churchgate tosee you start off...Wish you all the very best. Keep posting us on this. Take care of yourhealth as you go around.By the way, which make of car have you selected?
Warm regs,
Rajesh Pillai
Wipro Consulting
==================================
Bravo Bapu! Bravo!
I missed a heart bit while reading your adventurous plan. No doubt that this would be a great challenge! We all wish you the Best of luck. Don’t miss a cup of tea mainly at mid night all the places you travel. While sipping the tea, you would remember that we all are together any ways & always! I would also suggest writing a book about your adventure. Explore our great Bharat with younger generation perspective. I am sure we will see you very soon on all news channels!
Do proper planning for your magnificent journey. My dad use to say, at every venture of life always plan for the worst situation and you would never be in trouble.
Best of luck for the victory. We will keep in touch in conference mode .
Best Regards,
Viren Sanghadia
(Off) +852 2489 5073
(Mob) +852 6341 5015
=====================================================
Arey Bapu,
While on one thought it does seem to be a wonderfuladventure and looks like very rewarding in terms ofgreat experiences across the Indian subcontinent, onthe other hand it is not very easy to digest that aperson like you is taking it up. Is this mail anyforwarded message that you just passed on to us? Coz Ireally can't believe this.Was it KK, I can believe that he can have some reallywonderful attacks at times, but you????? I neverthought so.Kindly clarify!!
Regards
Ketan
+60 19 2377684.
===================================================
Hey man .... enjoy life ... live it up till it last .... happy that one of my friends lives life on his terms.... Cheers to that.
Sorry will not be there to cheer you on you departure... may be if you had decided on a world tour we could have met some where... small world will surely meet someplace somewhere.
Be in touch....keep mailing
Cheers!!!
Venkat
===========================================
Hi !
Congratulations on taking a step which lot of us just think about but never get around to do it. Best of lucks
Regards
Ravi kapur
=====================================
Heyi Mahipal,
I am glad that you are following your heart. Good going. But hope youwill keep your sources of income open. Take care and I wish you the very best in this endeavor. Keep me postedon your trip. I would love to know more about your tour.
Regards
Hakila
======================================
Bravo Bapu!!! We are proud of you.
Thanks and Regards
-Pratap
"Nothing is obvious"
=====================================
ALL THE VERY BEST BAPU !!!!!REGARDS,DEVESH V.
====================================
Wishing you all the best . May you suceed in every step you take.Millenium pe stop jarur karna.... hahahha
Take Care and Have fun
Regards
Minu
=================================
just had a talk with baapu....he s planning something so different...which fits the car he wud b driving! he s going to tour india in a wagon R...unique car unique people :-)... baapu best of luck and let us knw ur whereabouts from time to time....
Mayur
==================================
Oh wow!!! Finally there is someone who doesnt just do "Intellectual Masturbation" and actually does something unique!!! :-)
I just hope that Wagon R is a reliable car...in fact baapu you shud contact Maruti people, they will surely sposnor some part of the trip!!!
Btw when in Karnataka/Bangalore, lemme know...ek baar ka petrol bharva dunga ;-)
Enjoy the trip...
Btw just curious: you are planning to do this alone or going with someone interesting???
Sangeet
==================================
"KHATARNAK"
YEah bapu... take as many videos as you can ..i will allow you to host it on my server for free..not bandwidth restrictions ...all the best .. I would like to sing a song ....Zindgee kaa safar ... hai ye kaisa safar ...koi samja nahee .... koi janaa nahee .... :)Hooo sake to Wangon R ko sheep me dal kee london aajaaooo ...cheers
All the best ..........Barot
===================================
Bapu tame to bhare kari....pan ek vaat to chhe...Bapu ne shobhe tevu karya hath dharyu chhe.... :)
take care....and keep sending the updates...
Bhagirath.
===================================
Good luck for ur adventure ! Avi
====================================
All the best Mr. Pal.
Enjoy the ADVENTURE.Do keep us posted.
I hope you will share your route planning as well for someone to tourINDIA the way you will be touring :)
Best Regards,
Imran
==================================
Hi Mahipal,
Fantastic....!!!!!!!All the bast for your dreams and may you have asuccessful trip with out any troubles.... May Godbless you and be with you always!!!!!Please let me know when you are planning to pass byBangalore....my no is ... 91-98860-67943..... I wouldbe very happy to meet you and wish you luck.... (ifthis would not be a hinderance to your journey)...Please let me know if you need any thing while you arepassing by....I WISH U ALL THE BEST!!!! and a happy journey...Cheers!!!!
Dj.
=================================
Great Mahipal....I really salute your guts...to go after what u want to do takes lot of courage and grit...
Infact, something similar is also my dream...b'cos of passion for driving.
Just a question...r u planning to drive to Leh???
Best of Luck and wishing you success in your journey...
-Viral
===============================
Such a great thought bapu!! Alas i could join you! Forget not to call before you come to Baroda, we'll keep garlands ready for you, and if possible, some news channels also!! Arrey but why did you leave out north-east? 6-months are quite enough to cover that as well... Anyway, congratulations!
Warm wishes,
KK [M:+91-98250-88455]
================================
Hi mahipal
Amit hear
How r u hope so fine der with yr fr n family So wot is about car tour ???? So wot is reason forthat so r u going alone ?? Let me know about thisthing in detail yaar by the way how is every one howis yr family Its been long time v didn’t talk any way my phone nois 001-201-920-4250 And if u deside to go then best luck have nice timeand make success yr trip One more time wish u good lack ane keep let me know yr update
Bye With love
Amit patel
===============================
Bapu,
Hats off to Courageous decision. You have proved that life is not a puzzle to be solved but mystery to be lived. I will pass-on some nice places that can be included in your wish list during the journey.
'Yatra hi manjil"
Best Wishes.
HiS. (Hiren)
===================================
Hi Mahipal
Sounds like an interesting journey. And Kudos for being able to chuck and do it all!
keep me posted...are you doing a blog on it...would be nice!
chk out mine: www.embraizal.blogspot.com
best wishes
Shalini
=====================================
Touring India by Car...10000 Kms...20 states... meeting million people...thats me!!!
Friends,
A news from my side which I want to share with you all.
Finally, I have decided to escape from the corporate jungle and go to mother nature! I have left my job in Citigroup and will be touring India in my car.. I will start on 15th August 06 from Churgate station in Mumbai (to pay homage to those who died in the 11th July blast) and will be reaching Raj Ghat in New Delhi on 26th January07 going via Gujarat (including DDIT :)), Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, J&K, Himachal, Uttaranchal, UP,Bihar, Sikkim, Bengal, Orrissa, AP, Tamilnadu (uptoKanyakumari), Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, MPthen to Delhi via Agra :)
I dont know what else to say but I am very happy and nervous.. I will keep you all posted of latest andwill keep sending pictures to share my experiences (if u like it or not :)).... I am looking forward to your comments and support troughout the trip!! so, pls keep in touch... you can send me mail on this ID or call me on +91-9819007156.
May God bless you with Love, Peace and Hapiness.
Bye, Take care.
Love, Mahipal
A news from my side which I want to share with you all.
Finally, I have decided to escape from the corporate jungle and go to mother nature! I have left my job in Citigroup and will be touring India in my car.. I will start on 15th August 06 from Churgate station in Mumbai (to pay homage to those who died in the 11th July blast) and will be reaching Raj Ghat in New Delhi on 26th January07 going via Gujarat (including DDIT :)), Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, J&K, Himachal, Uttaranchal, UP,Bihar, Sikkim, Bengal, Orrissa, AP, Tamilnadu (uptoKanyakumari), Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, MPthen to Delhi via Agra :)
I dont know what else to say but I am very happy and nervous.. I will keep you all posted of latest andwill keep sending pictures to share my experiences (if u like it or not :)).... I am looking forward to your comments and support troughout the trip!! so, pls keep in touch... you can send me mail on this ID or call me on +91-9819007156.
May God bless you with Love, Peace and Hapiness.
Bye, Take care.
Love, Mahipal
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