These days runaway designed things are in and so aligned to this I went for a runaway trip. I had many trips but this was of its own kind. No planning, no destination decided just wanted a break. My last trip planned cancelled due to some unexpected medical issue in my family and that led me to take this adverse step. Last moment packing and a day car preparation was all. The start was similar just the Christmas leaves were punched with weekends.
Leaving Home ...
Day 0 and Day 1(Kolkata -> Siliguri -> Jorethang -> Zoom -> Kaluk -> Rinchenpong):
Near Airport .. Waiting in heavy traffic
Somewhere at SH7
The night travel was a regular one but early morning drive was something that has to be mentioned. Beyond Raiganj at point Bolero penetrated through the zero visibility fog like a light beam of sun penetrating the atmosphere. From here onwards, the play of thief and police started between bolero and Volvo. The kolkata-siliguri Royal cruiser sometimes is ahead of me and when it took break, I led it. On the Botolbari road I beat its projector which chased me for a while. The truck line was a small hurdle for me but a big one for that huge machine rendering it to slow down. Beyond the truck jam, once again the blue giant ran faster than we did. The fog was of no filter for it but I was barely able to see through it at an arm's distance also.
Drive Through Fog Botolbari Road
This run away lasted until Islampur where we lost the blue giant and move towards Rinchenpong via siliguri -> Jorethang -> Zoom. On the way, we took a break at Jorethang for late lunch and called hotels at Rinchenpong to ensure our stay for the day.
last Few KM of Botolbari Road at Early Morning.
After Crossing Islampur .. Moving towards Bagdogra
Near Bagdogra .. Still the visibility is very poor.
On the way to Jorethang
On the way to Jorethang
Journey from Siliguri to Rinchenpong
Reached Rinchenpong via Zoom and Kaluk
Sitting at the hotel room over dinner the topic of discussion was the next day itinerary. Where to go what to do? My friend was least interested for any outing but I cannot stay in a room for the whole day.
To be continued ...