Bike ride to Mahabaleshwar

I love to travel is a known fact. I am a wanderer I feel. The best way to make me happy is to take me out for a trip, however small or big. That's exactly what hubby dear did, he told me to get ready early morning last Sunday, packed few things and announced that we are going for a small trip and that too on the bike.

How I was happy and excited, extremely curious though. I am one of those type of people who can't take in curiosity for a long time. Curiosity kills the cat symptoms and I started randomly guessing names for our destination which were close enough for a bike ride. 

To my extreme surprise I realized that we weren't going to any of those destinations but embarked our journey which was headed towards Mahabaleshwar. Mahabaleshwar is our favorite neighboring hill station. We have to have at least a couple of trips to Mahabaleshwar within a year. 

This was our first bike trip to Mahabaleshwar and I was really excited. 

We had a fabulous time and this was an awesome surprise, which I totally loved.
Days like this and moments they get along just make life so beautiful and spontaneous. 

Check out our trip in the snaps below with what we exactly did and how are trip turned out to be -

All prepared

First Pit stop

Breakfast

Misal and vada pav = best breakfast

Highway

Next stop

I love to be on the road

Reached Panchgani

1st stop

Chilled ice creams on a hot summer day is bliss.

Finally - Mahabaleshwar

Strolling in the market, buying Mahabaleshwar goodies.

Roaming around

Nothing can beat the local Nimbu soda at scenic points.

Posing for you all comfortable in my casual attire.

If this is where I relaxed everyday -- dreams

I just love Nature

Foodies Heaven - lunch

Dessert is not far behind

good bye snack

Returning back after a wonderful day. 

Some tips and facts by Hubby Dear :

Pune to Mahabaleshwar is 120 kms.

One can go there for a day trip and return comfortably by evening.

Plenty of accommodations for an over night stay available.

for your bike trip

Make sure your bike is in perfect condition, before embarking on the journey.

Travel Light.

Do carry your sun gear, cap, scarf, a jacket for the windy evening.

Do carry a bottle of water, candy, a napkin.

Make regular stops and keep yourself hydrated as well as stretch your legs and back a bit.

Stop at places which are frequented and crowded.

Do try and leave early morning from Pune and leave from Mahabaleshwar before dark.

Cross the Pasarni ghat in sunlight.

Do not travel on the bike after sunset.

One can enjoy Mahabaleshwar for its climate, nature, beauty, different points, markets, food (a complete post on the same here)

An awesome trip and some more memories to treasure.

xoxo

Bhakti