Vasanth's Marraige

Vasanth got married to Yogalakshmi on 27th June. His marraige served as a host for a get-together of our college pals. Yercaud trip is also a fall out of this occasion.

Bride and Groom during reception on 26th June.


Those who were there for the reception
(From left to right - GK, Myself, Nag, Chitra, Yoga, Vasanth, Gops, AK, Arun)


East meets West on the dinning table (Vig and AK)


Muhurtham


End of Bachelorhood, Begining of wed-life


Friends who were there for the Muhurtham.
(From left to right - AK, Ragavan, Gops, Solai, Arun, GK- at the back, Vig - partially seen)


Complete itineary of two days in Salem is posted by Arun in his blog.

Yercaud trip

In the wake of Vasanth's marraige in Salem, we planned for a small get-together among friends. Yercaud was the obvious choice to go for a short day trip. Kudos to Vasanth, inspite of being a bridegroom, provided us all the logistical support.

The day rolled with all the twists and turns.


The climate was serene and misty. It made the whole trip a pleasent memorable experience. Yercaud is famous for its coffee estates. Here is one that we spotted when we pulled for a break on the ghat road.


Dilapidated house in the estate


Need no mention, in a hill station, you ought to see picturesque landscapes and beautiful flowers. Here is the yellow one.


Multi-colored flower


Red flower


Nag arranged for lunch in the Highways Bungalow in greenish woods.


We visited Shervarayan Temple which is the highest point in Yercaud. A view of thick valley from there.


Five Star (but all are guys)
(From left to right - GK, Myself, AK, Gops, Ravi)


Then we came to Pagoda view point.
A small village that could be spotted from the pagoda view point.


Qualis team
(From left to right - Gops, Myself, GK, AK, Ravi, Kolla, X)


Then we visited Ladies Seat view point.
Coffee and pepper estate near Ladies Seat view point


A view of plains from Ladies Seat


Hairpin bends, enroute to Yercaud


Four star (again all guys)
(From left to right - GK, Gops, Vig clad in Blue Rayban, Myself)


Best photo of this trip


Another weird fruit or flower??


Group photo (this photo is bit blurred)

Nandi Hills

It was all impromptu. Nag suddenly came with the idea of getting away from Bangalore for a day. With the options we had, Nandi hills was promising. So we started on Sunday morning by 8:45am.


Pit stop -- Loads of fuel going in

The aversion to traffic snarls made us to take the outer ring road route to Hebbal, from there catch the NH7 to Yelahanka, Devanhalli and then take diversion to Nandhi Hills.


Outer ring road - suspension bridge


Second Pit stop - air pressure checkup


Drivers view of outer ring road


Hebbal Flyover


Yelahanka - Air base

We had a glimse of the air base as we pulled out of the road for a snap. There were a couple of planes (transporters) and copters.


So how much are we doing? 135kmph Huh... Did we beat Schumi

Nag was fit for the day and quenched his desire of high-speed driving. Most part of the drive we did 70-80 kmph. For a good strech of road we maxed out 120-135 kmph.


Boulders


View of road enroute to Nandi hills


Blooming Tree
Took this shot while we paseed through a bend. The first site was impressive as the tree was blooming with full of bright red flowers.


Butterfly - macro


On Ghat Road -- a short respite


Entrance from where to where?


Yellow flower - Macro


View of Plains from Nandi hills
Full 3x optical zoom and max focus


Pink Flower - Macro
One of the few best shots that I have.


A more closer look


Decorated steps

All the steps of the building were nicely decorated with plants and flowers. The building was built by Brits as Nandi hills was their summer retreat.


Finally the Nandi


Dilapidated Gun


Steps to where?


I bet, you cannot get a colorful picture than this


Another decorated steps


Broad Leaves out of no where.


One more steps


Panaromic view of plains
Can you see the shadows of clouds.


View of water tank


Water tank from a different angle


Fort