Hyderabad - Kannur (Kerala) in My Getz CRDI

[zengetz]

So here's the travelogue. My wife did a wonderful job of writing down everything in a book

from the time we left home.

Hyderabad - Kannur

05-Oct-11

15:00 Left Home - Route planned was to reach Banglore and take a night halt and start the

journey early morning again.

15:30 ODO Reading 20Km Reached Begumpet and stopped at Ashoka Wheels at Minister road for

getting my wheels aligned and also check out one of the tires that was leaking air slowly. I

used to Top it up every week but did not want to take a chance. Found out the valve had to be

replaced

16:15 Left Ashoka wheels and set out toward ORR that leads to NH-7 all the way to Banglore.

17:00 - ODO reading 45km - Reached ORR and spotted this beauty on the way.

 

[zengetz]

Few pics on the ORR leading to Banglore

 

[zengetz]

18:00 - ODO reading - 92KM reached Shadnagar filled fuel 500Rs - 11Lts (Was not carrying cash

and not a single ATM in order in this place)

Toll Gate - 40Rs

18:20 - ODO - 104Km Stopped for Coffee at Hill Park Restaurant.

18:40 - Resumed Journey

My wife outside the Hill Park Restaurant

 

[zengetz]

My Dad shying away from the camera :)

 

[zengetz]

19:00 - ODO - 120Km - Reached a place called Jadcherla and Refulled 20Lts ~900Rs (Tank was full)
Toll Gate - 40Rs

19:30 - ODO -158KM

20:00 - ODO -204kM

20:20 - ODO -240km - Toll Gate - Rs.60

20:30 - ODO -248Km - Reached kurnool
Toll Gate - Rs75

21:00 - ODO -288Km

21:30 - ODO -318Km Pyapili

21:40 - ODO -331Km Halted at a Dhaba for Dinner
Dal Fry, Butter Chicken, roti and Lassi - Rs.330.

22:30 Finished Dinner and resumed journey. A few kms ahead I was at 140Km and there were a group of dogs that ran out of no where and I unfortunately ran over one. I had no chance to avoid it and was deeply disturbed. I saw from my rear mirror as I stopped the poor Dog got up and ran away. But again very deeply upset and my wife was in tears. Being very fond of dogs I just could not belive it. I would never hurt a fly :( Prayed to god for forgiveness and moved on.

Toll Gate - Rs.75

23:00 - ODO - 381Km
Toll Gate - Rs.80

23:30 - ODO - 428Km

00:00 - ODO - 474Km

00:10 - ODO - 488Km Tea Break

00:20 - Journey Resume

Toll Gate Rs.60

01:00 - ODO - 584Km Banglore

Only place I am familiar is Kalasipalaya and since its close to Mysore road we looked for lodges but were mostly closed. Finally found one place called Anant Vihar and took a room and rested. Cost for the Room Rs 648

 

[zengetz]

To be continued Banglore - Kannur..

 

[zengetz]

On route to Mysore

 

[350Z]

Precise write up and nice pictures. It was unfortunate that you ran over the Dog. I have seen many lying down dead on highways and feel really pity for them. Most of us are familiar with the situation of Indian highways where things are certain to suddenly come out nowhere. So I think it is always best if we keep our speed in check.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Thetraveller]

Unfortunate incident but IMO unavoidable. I am guessing that you were plying in controllable speeds. Again you can just pray and move on.

Nice t-log btw.Need some more pics to treat the eyes

 

[zengetz]

Thanks guys. The main pics are yet to be uploaded. I will try to do it once I get back home tonite after work.

 

[AppU]

Good set of Pics yaar,

Feel sad for the dog. We can't do anything for this kind of unfortunate situation.

Expecting more pics from you

 

[carfreak]

@zengetz, good pics. Waiting for your review on the next part of your journey

 

[cooldhaya]

Good pictures Zengetz , being a dog lover even i feel sad hearing your situation! BTW any damages to your car , i have heard dogs have pretty strong bones and they can damage the car easily in a situation like this!

 

[zengetz]

Good pictures Zengetz , being a dog lover even i feel sad hearing your situation! BTW any damages to your car , i have heard dogs have pretty strong bones and they can damage the car easily in a situation like this!

Yeh I feel sad too. I have always been fond of dogs and I have 8 of them at home. :)

The damage was minimum, my number plate broke and the bumper kidn of dislodged on the side. But again I am glad the dog survived too.

I will be putting up the rest of the travelogue today or tomorrow. Been very busy of late.

 

[EnfieldRyder]

Been a month & still no update update