[rideon]

Welcome back! Pretty nice read and photos.

[adits]

Originally Posted by drvikasagrawal

Will it be comfortable to do delhi-mumbai-delhi in indica vista quadrajet. I will be doing it with my wife and two kids.

Like as been said above, any car can do the stretch. With 2 adults and 2 kids, the QJet should have no problems

[v&v]

Originally Posted by drvikasagrawal

Will it be comfortable to do delhi-mumbai-delhi in indica vista quadrajet. I will be doing it with my wife and two kids.

drvikas,
In terms of car, i dont think there will be any issue. the roads are pretty good, surat - mumbai will be difficult as lot of trucks traffic.

As from passenger point, i feel its actually boring. As a driver you will enjoy but the co passenger need to be engaged, the entire Rajasthan stretch is dry and placid. You need to also consider the driving fatigue, which will set in if you are a single driver, Stiff neck, Sore sholders, Knees etc. I think these will be more in small car than an SUV.

if you have already done long journey with family , then its enjoyable.

v&v

[v&v]

Originally Posted by rideon

Welcome back! Pretty nice read and photos.

Thanks buddy. What the plan for the week end. lets meet some where with family.

[v&v]

Some truckers we passed by :



This truck was carrying radio active material. Had a security escort too.

[akaushik]

Originally Posted by nick17s

@kaushik ji: yeah, but i am sure that those Bumps were better than those 3 BUMPS who were driving..

Well said

Originally Posted by drvikasagrawal

Will it be comfortable to do delhi-mumbai-delhi in indica vista quadrajet. I will be doing it with my wife and two kids.

@drvikasagrawal Here are my two cents , you can do this simply in any car , I had done till keylong without any preparations in in Matiz , several times manali in alto , and that too in peak snowfall season few years back and Driving on hills needs more patience and vehicle stability then on plains this is what I feel.

Originally Posted by v&v

drvikas,
I think these will be more in small car than an SUV.

if you have already done long journey with family , then its enjoyable.

v&v

@ V&V No offense but I own Honda City and Scorpio but I always love to drive and enjoy my V-tech on highways then Scorpio my personal liking. Driving Scorpio makes me stiff and exhausted. No experience of Safari yet

[v&v]

Log - Mumbai - Mount Abu
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Day - 5

What all to see ?

1. Delwara Temple
2. Nakki Lake
3. Achal Garh
4. Adhar Devi
5. Guru Shikhar
6. Sunset point
7. Honeymoon point
8. Peace park
9. Om Shanti Bhawan
10. Gyan Sarovar
11. Toad Road
12. Trevor's Tank, Croc Park
13. Gaumukh - Climb down 700 steps
14. Rabit Farm - near oriya village - Buy wool shawls, stoles etc.

We did Dilwara,Nakki,Guru Shikhar,Sunset Point, Trevor's Tank, Rabit Farm.
Lots of hotel, i stayed at Hotel Vinayak, just at entry near toppers circle.
Few other good hotels i remember Hotel Hillock, Chacha in, Hilltone towards nakki lake road. Mount Abu - 4 to 5 days vacation can cover the above points.

Will upload photos soon.

The below photo is where QSQT film climax was shot.

[v&v]

Some shot of Mount Abu

[v&v]

Mount Abu - more pictures

Rabbit farm






Polo ground



Sun set point





Nakki Lake

[Abeer]

Very good. Since long I am planning to do Delhi-Ahmedabad, but something or the other comes up. In December 09, my plan was almost finalized but leaves got cancelled 2 days before the trip.

[v&v]

Originally Posted by Abeer

Very good. Since long I am planning to do Delhi-Ahmedabad, but something or the other comes up. In December 09, my plan was almost finalized but leaves got cancelled 2 days before the trip.

Abeer,
Delhi - Ahmedabad is a treat to drive. Start early morning, you will be in Ahmb by 4 - 5 pm easily.

v&v

[ampere]

Abu looks pretty hot in this weather. How was it in general?

[v&v]

Originally Posted by ampere

Abu looks pretty hot in this weather. How was it in general?

Yes ampere. it was pretty hot there during the day time. Evening are pleasant.
There is water problem too. Nakki lake is 20 ft down from traditional level.

v&v

[v&v]

Day 6 - March 22nd Monday

The last of our trip. Started our return journey at 8.30 am.

Route was planned not to take traditional udaipur route,
we planned NH14 till beawar, then took the bypass to Nasirabad, then the usual route.

NH14 too has decent truck traffic and is 2 lane. Major towns were pidwara, sirohi,sumerpur,pali and beawar.

Crossed jaipur by 5. As usual high truck traffic, Jam at Shahpura, Bhiwadi-Manesar.Reached home by 10.30 pm

Attaching the log



trip summary

Total distance travelled - 3072 kms,
Fuel Consumed - 218.56 liters
Mileage : 14.06

Expense Graph for general reference also uploading.



cheers
v&v

[cLJ]

Thanks man, good pictures.

Lot of heavy trucks are using the right tracks. As in some of the western countries and middle east, the government should ban and fine the trailers/trucks for using the right (speed) tracks. Sometimes these trailers even block the traffic while overtaking.

CLJ