Saturday, February 8, 2014

Independence Day Ride – Hyderabad-Gulbarga-Bijapur-Jog Falls-Dudhsagar Falls-Pune – Day 5

Day 5 - Molem - Belgaum - Gokak Falls - Sankeshwar - Kolhapur - Pune

The adventure for which we came was over and only return journey was remaining.We took Molem - Ramnagar - Khanapur route to reach Belgaum,from there it was a quick ride to home.While everyone was on their way home,i slipped from herd and took the diversion towards Gokak.I have been to Gokak before and was aware of its magnitude and surreal beauty.And during this time of year it would have been the best time to visit this place.

Meanwhile stopped at Hidkal dam for a quick visit.

My old enemy - Stairs

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As i reached Gokak and parked my bike i observed that the place was quite crowded.Looked like there is a Beanfeast going on.

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That rain water and that hanging bridge

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Its dangerous to go that close,but people don't listen :/

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Better view - Thats Ghatprabha river taking a leap of 170 ft over the sandstone cliff.

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Lord Mahalingeshwara temple near Gokak waterfall.This monument belongs from the Chalukya era.

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I left Gokak and headed towards Sankeshwar.Now the remining ride has to be done Solo,as nobody cared to wait for me .I reached home before dark,thanks to some non stop stretches i did.Here one last stop before i reached home.

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Cheers
Biru

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