Point Zero
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The trip was planned in the first week of April 2014 along with a friend of mine but unfortunately he was unable to accompany us and confirmed it at the end of March. It was already more than three months that I owned my Bolero and within these 3 months, I have not been able to go for any big trip apart from some weekend trips. I was very agile to make a long trip with my brand new Bolero.
I was repenting thinking that the trip would not be a success. Fortunately when I presented my plan to my family members they agreed willingly to accompany me. I was thoughtful for two reasons, firstly this was my first car trip to hill area and secondly my family members have never been out for such a long car trip. I have been thinking a lot to arrange the entire necessary thing which may be required during the trip. Like – Jerry Can (20L) for diesel, 20 ltrs. Water Can, towing rope , plastic bags, some dry food, twin barrel tyre inflator, tubeless tyre repairing kit, fire extinguisher, Large Umbrella, Some paper bags, torch light, Car AC Adapter with 220v Ac and USB Support, Medicines, etc. The most important things which I leant from last North Sikkm trip that whenever you are going to any hill area always keep 2 pair of Gum Boots with you, as rain and land slide is very unpredictable and common phenomena.
For sudden change in the planning, it took me more time to re-plan the trip again. Meanwhile Lok-Sabha elections came into the picture and there were unrest in the area. So we were suggested to postpone the trip by one and half month. And finally the day came and that was 24th May 2014.
Day 1: 24th May 2014
The Bolero was fully loaded with all utility and clothes of 5 people (Dad, Mom, Sister, Wife & Me) and it was extreme hot in Kolkata. I made a plan that if I want to reach Siliguri at morning then I need to start at 3-3:30 PM. I always avoid staying in Siliguri as it is waste of time and money. And From last few experience I learnt that night drive is faster and peaceful than drive in day crowd. There are alternatives road to reach Siliguri but only NH-34 is safe for night drive. So we started the trip from Kolkata at 3:30 PM.
Fully loaded bolero just before starting of journey.
Till Baharampur everyone was very active and counting the remaining kilometers to go. It was obvious for them as they were traveling such a long trip first time. But after dinner at Baharampur everyone fell asleep. Near around 2:30 we reached Dalkhola and I decided to complete refreshment as I had a plan not to stop at Siliguri and move ahead to Rishikhola. After refreshment we restarted at 4:00 AM towards Siliguri
While moving towards Siliguri from Dalkhola
While moving towards Siliguri from Dalkhola
Before Bagdogra at very early morning
Before Bagdogra at very early morning
To be continued .....
I was repenting thinking that the trip would not be a success. Fortunately when I presented my plan to my family members they agreed willingly to accompany me. I was thoughtful for two reasons, firstly this was my first car trip to hill area and secondly my family members have never been out for such a long car trip. I have been thinking a lot to arrange the entire necessary thing which may be required during the trip. Like – Jerry Can (20L) for diesel, 20 ltrs. Water Can, towing rope , plastic bags, some dry food, twin barrel tyre inflator, tubeless tyre repairing kit, fire extinguisher, Large Umbrella, Some paper bags, torch light, Car AC Adapter with 220v Ac and USB Support, Medicines, etc. The most important things which I leant from last North Sikkm trip that whenever you are going to any hill area always keep 2 pair of Gum Boots with you, as rain and land slide is very unpredictable and common phenomena.
For sudden change in the planning, it took me more time to re-plan the trip again. Meanwhile Lok-Sabha elections came into the picture and there were unrest in the area. So we were suggested to postpone the trip by one and half month. And finally the day came and that was 24th May 2014.
Day 1: 24th May 2014
The Bolero was fully loaded with all utility and clothes of 5 people (Dad, Mom, Sister, Wife & Me) and it was extreme hot in Kolkata. I made a plan that if I want to reach Siliguri at morning then I need to start at 3-3:30 PM. I always avoid staying in Siliguri as it is waste of time and money. And From last few experience I learnt that night drive is faster and peaceful than drive in day crowd. There are alternatives road to reach Siliguri but only NH-34 is safe for night drive. So we started the trip from Kolkata at 3:30 PM.
Fully loaded bolero just before starting of journey.
Till Baharampur everyone was very active and counting the remaining kilometers to go. It was obvious for them as they were traveling such a long trip first time. But after dinner at Baharampur everyone fell asleep. Near around 2:30 we reached Dalkhola and I decided to complete refreshment as I had a plan not to stop at Siliguri and move ahead to Rishikhola. After refreshment we restarted at 4:00 AM towards Siliguri
While moving towards Siliguri from Dalkhola
While moving towards Siliguri from Dalkhola
Before Bagdogra at very early morning
Before Bagdogra at very early morning
To be continued .....
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