Pondicherry is a union territory of India with the city of Pondicherry as its capital. The city fondly called Pondy is a coastal city with a mix of different ethnicities, architectures. The city is well planned and some of its areas are simply mesmerizing in terms of its beauty. I visited the place recently with a friend of mine.
There is something about trekking that enlivens your senses, releases the tensions within; both physical and mental. It’s an ordeal into achieving nothing. Many of my friends find it hard to follow the reasons why I trek. I hardly care about the summit or the destination. For me the journey itself holds the charm above all else. Okay so all philosophy apart, I write this blog post to share my experiences of travelling to a place called Kunti Betta 100 km away from Bangalore.
The monsoon has been delayed this year, however the weather seems much cooler now in comparison to summer. Perfect time to come out of trekking hibernation. Last Saturday we planned a trek to Chavand and Shivneri, two hill forts situated in Pune district. We started early morning around 6am from Pune and reached the destination around 7:45 am. Had a breakfast of tasty Misal at a small roadside hotel.
Sitting in the train door, legs on the stairs, cool night air thrashing against our face. Yes that was the beginning of a wonderful and memorable trip to Mangalore. The berth next to a rickety door in the 2nd AC compartment, and the constant creaking noise of the door opening and closing couldn’t really dampen my spirits. Me and my friend Abhinav reached the station early morning next day for a pleasant surprise called the city of Mangalore.