1. Its you only who can cherish n care about your life.
2. Drive safe and slow
3. Wear Helmet if riding bike or seat-belt if driving 4 wheel
As children we knew that Life was a voyage of discovery and we were invinsible. We played hide and seek, cowboys and indians. Ran away from home sometimes, we climbed, we jumped into puddles but we did sonething more than anything else we often got ourselves really meshy. Everyday was an adventure, every step into unknown territories. but then we grew older. Got comfortable, welfare, clean and tidy. Days came and go, and came and go. Sometimes we just want to escape and get into those glorious older days and want to be kid again.
Maddur Vadas feeling our stomach at Maddur Tyfannis we started deciding our route n stay plans. Chiligiri Estate came out as the best option because of its proximity to Brahamagiri ranges(best view from the backyards of the estate), Irupu Falls(4kms), Wayanad(14kms), Nagarhole(22kms). Call 09448582496 for bookings. Rates were sensible--> 1000/- INR if want to stay including meals, 750/- INR includes stay and breakfast. We opted for the first option since food and hospitality was the main reason of this trip.
We started heading towards Srirangapattam on Mysore Highway. After Srirangapattam we took the bypass road to Hunsur. By around 12noon we were in Hunsur. From Hunsur we took the road to Nagarhole. Because Kutta was the place where we were heading for. But alas due to our ignorance we were stopped at Nagarhole check post. Please note bikes are not allowed inside Nagarhole due to elephant menace. The only way left for us was to take the road to Gonikkopal and then to drive till Kutta. Gonikkapal way was via Hunsur. But driving all the way back could have consumed lots of time. So we decided to drive through the villages till Panchavadi. Then head for Gonikkopal. The drive was fabulous on the mud roads. Miles and miles of no human habitation. Some villages came in between. And it was very necessary to ask the locals for Panchavadi. Hindi was quite uncommon in the area. But still we managed to reach Panchavadi. After Panchavadi roads were good with lush green, tall trees on both sides of the road. We were in Gonikkopal by 2 noon. Then from Gonnikopal to Kutta the drive of 30kms all through the hills, quite satisfactory to fulfill our thirst to see and be with the nature. The road to Kutta leads via Ponnampet, Hudikere, Srimangala. Some 4kms before Kutta a right turn to Manchali leads to Chilligiri Estate. But there is a small sign board. So keep the eyes open. We missed the spot twice. But finally we were lucky to notice board.
We both were welcomed with hot cups of coffee. A fast clean up and we were set to explore the backyards of estate. Hardly 500metres walk and Brahmagiri ranges stood majestically in front of ours. Half of the montains were covered with clouds. Some good variety of birds to watch through . Walking those calm, tranquil, beautiful trails made us both mesmerized. We were back to Chilligiri after a long walk. Home made wine was need of the moment. And a wine served with black fresh coffee brought us back to senses. By night we had our dinner, a connoisseur's dream and hunger's requirement. Then a good sleep completed our first day.
Next day morning I woke early to decide on our route plans. By 5:30am hot bed coffee woha... It was dense fog all over the place so we couldn't start untill sun was up. By 7:30am we geared ourselves and went straight for Wayanad. We were in Kerala. Some great moment for both of us to cover all the way till Kerala on single bike. In Wayanad we did safari but against our wishes were unable to see any animal.. Except few herds of spotted deers and some langurs. From Wayanad we drove back to Kutta then all the way till Nagarhole checkpost to explore the places. Then again drove back crossed the Manchali board. A drive of 1km more and we were near the junction of Irupu Falls. There is a sign board easily unnoticed. The sign board leads to Irupu Resort and the falls. Some winding roads, rode 3kms and we were in Irupu Falls. Parked the bike and walked 700metres to reach Irupu falls. The walk was through dense woods. Calmness and coolness was all around the air. Walking down the trails we watched some beautiful butterflies endemic and specific to the region. The Irupu falls was marvelous. Chill water gushing down 98metres. For people who love calmness and tranquility come early to escape from noisy late visitors. We missed that opportunity as we were late. Got some good photographs and we decided to drive back to Bangalore. While coming down the Irupu falls visited the Rameshwara temple. Myths are that the idol was established by Ram himself. We were back to Chilligiri Estate. Had our delicious lunch. With stomach filled we decided to drive on the other way round. Ride via Wayanad till Kottikalam then take the diversion to Mysore. This road leads via Kabini. So we hit the road. The roads were really in good condition. In Kottikalam we took Mysore road. As soon as we entered Karnataka again the road turned horrible. 30km of road section was full of potholes. Infact there was hardly any roads except potholes. (Whoever is taking this section of the road please keep in mind it is hard to find any person in this area, not a single village. And the road is all through the jungles. So keep the gears ready. Its better not to take this road if you are not extreme level of nature lover). In this section we saw only 3 vehicles which crossed us. We saw some really wonderful birds on the . The place was so inhabited that birds were not scared of us.. We took 2hours to cross that 30kms. Reached Kabini. Took some photographs. And were set for Mysore again. After Kabini road was really good. Reached Mysore by 5:30PM. Quite a relief. Had maddur vada again to fill our tired stomachs :) while returning.
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