DANDELI - The place which i desperately wanted to visit. At last it happened in the last month of 2011, saw an invitation on facebook for an adventure trip to "Dandeli". I jumped out of my chair and contacted the organizer immediately. He briefed me about the cost, places we were going to visit,(which i hardly understood). And, i knew this was the trip which I should go with my best buddy Ramya. When I told her about this, she agreed immediately and yes we both were ready to leave on 16th night. I thought this would be a memorable trip, I didn't know then that i would regret it in the future.
Finally, the day came, December 16th 2011. I and Ramya were dropped to the bus stop by our parents. We were very excited as this was our first trip together. We left 2 hours late than the scheduled time. We introduced ourselves to other trip mates in a daaba where we had stopped for dinner. till the next day, I and Ramya were in our own world, away from others. it was a long journey. We reached 'Uluvi', where we were put up in a so called guest house. A single mother with her kid was our room mate. We got ready and left for trekking. I completely enjoyed it. Greenary is something which never fails to amaze me. We visited 3 caves, this was the first time I got into a cave. Each cave had a story of its own. Later, we reached the place where we were supposed to do "rock climbing". Yes, this was interesting! Ramya was petrified to do it, but I insisted her to do it, because she wouldn't get such an opportunity in future. She did it at last and was very proud of it too. Though, I consoled her and made her do it, I myself couldn't do it later. When it was my turn to do, it was completely dark and it scared me. I couldn't do it.... We started moving towards the guest house, this was one of the best experiences of my life, walking in the darkness through a dense forest. WOW! By this time we both had found new friends and were busy chatting with them all the way. We reached the guest house, it was time to rest. Next day, we were to leave to a new place.
Next day, we visited a nearby temple. Two localite's there were getting married, their customs and traditions were interesting and strange. They applied turmeric paste on cheeks and blessed us saying even we would get married soon. We left to Dandeli after breakfast, the journey was full of fun. we danced for rustic Indian numbers, including the world famous 'Kolavari di'. We reached Dandeli and were put up in a resort called "Horn Bill". We had lunch and left to have our lifetime experience, "water rafting". We reached the place from where we were supposed to start our rafting. I couldn't believe what i saw there. My favorite actor "Naseerudhin Shah" was standing only a few feet away from me. We rushed towards him, greeted him and took pictures with him. I took a deep breath once he left and realized the sad part, Ramya was not with me. We all were divided into three teams and put into three different boats. Of course, Ramya was with me. I really don't lnow how to put up that experience in words. It was splendid, awesome and breath taking, it is something everyone must do atleast once in their lifetime. It is something I would never forget in my life.
We all took pictures together and left to Bangalore. I had then thought, I made good friends in this trip, but it didn't take us much time to realize that I was wrong! I felt sorry to Ramya as i couldn't accompany her while returning. This was trip which I completely enjoyed and this was the one which disturbed and messed up my life for a short period of time. I snapped out of it and moved on in my life. The show must go on!
Finally, the day came, December 16th 2011. I and Ramya were dropped to the bus stop by our parents. We were very excited as this was our first trip together. We left 2 hours late than the scheduled time. We introduced ourselves to other trip mates in a daaba where we had stopped for dinner. till the next day, I and Ramya were in our own world, away from others. it was a long journey. We reached 'Uluvi', where we were put up in a so called guest house. A single mother with her kid was our room mate. We got ready and left for trekking. I completely enjoyed it. Greenary is something which never fails to amaze me. We visited 3 caves, this was the first time I got into a cave. Each cave had a story of its own. Later, we reached the place where we were supposed to do "rock climbing". Yes, this was interesting! Ramya was petrified to do it, but I insisted her to do it, because she wouldn't get such an opportunity in future. She did it at last and was very proud of it too. Though, I consoled her and made her do it, I myself couldn't do it later. When it was my turn to do, it was completely dark and it scared me. I couldn't do it.... We started moving towards the guest house, this was one of the best experiences of my life, walking in the darkness through a dense forest. WOW! By this time we both had found new friends and were busy chatting with them all the way. We reached the guest house, it was time to rest. Next day, we were to leave to a new place.
Next day, we visited a nearby temple. Two localite's there were getting married, their customs and traditions were interesting and strange. They applied turmeric paste on cheeks and blessed us saying even we would get married soon. We left to Dandeli after breakfast, the journey was full of fun. we danced for rustic Indian numbers, including the world famous 'Kolavari di'. We reached Dandeli and were put up in a resort called "Horn Bill". We had lunch and left to have our lifetime experience, "water rafting". We reached the place from where we were supposed to start our rafting. I couldn't believe what i saw there. My favorite actor "Naseerudhin Shah" was standing only a few feet away from me. We rushed towards him, greeted him and took pictures with him. I took a deep breath once he left and realized the sad part, Ramya was not with me. We all were divided into three teams and put into three different boats. Of course, Ramya was with me. I really don't lnow how to put up that experience in words. It was splendid, awesome and breath taking, it is something everyone must do atleast once in their lifetime. It is something I would never forget in my life. 
We all took pictures together and left to Bangalore. I had then thought, I made good friends in this trip, but it didn't take us much time to realize that I was wrong! I felt sorry to Ramya as i couldn't accompany her while returning. This was trip which I completely enjoyed and this was the one which disturbed and messed up my life for a short period of time. I snapped out of it and moved on in my life. The show must go on!
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