Now what do you think that might be….12 Bikes lined up at
Shri Krishna Inn, on the way to Yelagiri and that’s how it sounded. ROAAARRRR...FULL ON with ThROTLS team
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| ROOAAARRR- thats 10 of them- 2 gone refuelling |
Expectation:: Good road, Greenery, Tenting, Relaxing,
Weekend break
Result:: Good road, Greenery, Tenting, Weekend break,
Monkeying, New friends. 12 Bikes including a Bikerni Bangalore
member, 13 People, me on pillion with V…super fun!
Now this what happened. On a Saturday morning all of us met
up at Shri Krishna Inn Krishnagiri (Next to McDonald) at about 9-9.30am. Idly
vada, Khara bhaat, Coffee for Breakfast. Yummy hot crispy vada, so most of us
went in for second round of vada. Tummy fueling done :-D. Some of us fueled up
the bikes too.
Destination: Indus School of Leadership,Yelagiri
Next 160kms offered us wonderful roads & greenery
through the ghat section. The last time I had been to Yelagiri was almost 8yrs
ago and even then the roads were good. For those who love to ride, I think
Hosur to Yelagiri is the best stretch.
Mr. E led the way to Indus School of Leadership at Yelagiri.
We were welcomed with a refreshing large glass of Lemon juice and then followed
by a buffet lunch. Reminded me of home…some phulkas, sabji, dal, salad,
biryani, kheer. Simplicity of the menu was the best part of food I guess. All
of us had our fill and rested talking for about 1.5hrs. And then Mr. E
announced that we head towards Discovery Course. This would have been the first of its kind for me. Never challenged
myself with heights. Few treks that I have been to, have always been safe ones,
never allowing me to explore if I had a fear of heights. But this one, by the
looks of it looked challenging and it was too!!
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| Discovery Course |
Three levels of difficulty and at the completion of 3rd
level we would be at a height of 50ft. Trainer Mr.Dangi briefed us on the
security measures to be taken.
Mr. E turned out to be part of the Facilitator team :-D and helped us with Do’s n Don’ts. First level of difficulty was more about getting accustomed to rules, ropes and getting comfortable with height. Second level was a challenge. Height & level of difficulty turned out to be much higher. One or two walked back down and decided they would be at their best behind the lens.
Now came the 3rd level. G was the first one to complete the most difficult task on level 3 and zoom down on Zipline. He made it look too easy. I chose the path which looked easier and yet, got stuck half way since I couldn’t build up the courage to trust my hands to take my body weight…swing in the air and take a jump onto a shaky plank at 50ft high. After what I think was 15 mins of tension building, I decided, instead of jumping, I will walk the rope and complete my level 3. By hook or crook, all of us who had taken up level 3 reached the zipline :-D. Now that was real fun! I had my eyes closed for a second when I jumped from that height…but then next I found myself enjoying every bit of it…wanted the zipline to be longer :-D.
A 2hr exercise made us realize how much strength each of us needs, to pull our body along, at those heights. I was glad to find out that fear of heights which my mum and all my aunts always talk about had not been passed onto me. Through the Discovery Course, discovered myself :-)
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| Briefing session |
Mr. E turned out to be part of the Facilitator team :-D and helped us with Do’s n Don’ts. First level of difficulty was more about getting accustomed to rules, ropes and getting comfortable with height. Second level was a challenge. Height & level of difficulty turned out to be much higher. One or two walked back down and decided they would be at their best behind the lens.
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| @50ft making it look so easy |
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| Must open this pic n zoom in to see |
Now came the 3rd level. G was the first one to complete the most difficult task on level 3 and zoom down on Zipline. He made it look too easy. I chose the path which looked easier and yet, got stuck half way since I couldn’t build up the courage to trust my hands to take my body weight…swing in the air and take a jump onto a shaky plank at 50ft high. After what I think was 15 mins of tension building, I decided, instead of jumping, I will walk the rope and complete my level 3. By hook or crook, all of us who had taken up level 3 reached the zipline :-D. Now that was real fun! I had my eyes closed for a second when I jumped from that height…but then next I found myself enjoying every bit of it…wanted the zipline to be longer :-D.
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| Ziplining |
A 2hr exercise made us realize how much strength each of us needs, to pull our body along, at those heights. I was glad to find out that fear of heights which my mum and all my aunts always talk about had not been passed onto me. Through the Discovery Course, discovered myself :-)
The Discovery Course is an experience in itself :-)
Macho maano wont work :-P Have the guts, got the tactics, you will sail
through. This place has been kept rustic, yet safe with good reliable staff.
Upon coming down we were served hot Tea/ Coffee along with
Aloo Bonda. Yummy again. Everyone literally hogged on it.
After the break all of us moved to the tents. I
chose to give company to R, since she was alone. Had a good time knowing more
about her Bikerni team & her rides. I will get there someday I thought :-P
After freshening up, all of us met up at the bonfire. Some
snacks & good music to go along with it followed by dinner and some
singing.
Next morning although all of us thought we wouldn’t be able
to get up early, some of us were awake by 6.00am and enjoying the nature…searching
for a pair of peacocks which was spotted, a large owl, lots of birds and a little
Dog doing its duty of guarding the place. 7.00am tea n biscuits were
served near the tents. Breakfast at 9.00am and saddle bags were loaded back on
the bikes for the return. ROOOOAAARRR again :-).
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| Ready to ride back |
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