Bhandardhara Camping :)

Reason to Smile: Aashish ji, one of my favorite co-trekker's birthday was on Friday and I had to be there to celebrate this occasion. Mayur, my favorite personal photographer (apart from Arpita) invited me for this one. We met, clicked endless profile pictures and hogged on some fine dining at Chowpaty ! ;) :P :D

Early Saturday morning and I am off to Bhandardhara Camping with my mates - Tattva Adventures.

Bhandardhara is a one of the popular holiday village destinations and is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambiance. The Bhandardara Lake is the major attraction situated in the western ghatsb and is about 185 kms from Mumbai.

Our bus starts at 9 am from Dadar and we decide to take a halt half way at around 11am. It was a normal break for about 10 mins. I wish I dint take it lightly. I very well observe my mates chatting away, having their tea, some having something to eat. 

While I only saw this happening, I thought I can just freshen up a bit. Guess what happens! By the time I am back, I see nothing around me ! No people, none of my mates, no bus ! I am scratching my head wondering if someone is playing a prank on me, and there comes a voice - Madam, aapka bus toh gaya! (Madam you are from that Laxmi Bus right? Its left !!) I did not have a wallet, phone, no memory of anyone contacts, nothing ! I was stranded at that highway food stall. I obviously waited for a while assuming my mates after a point will realize that I am missing in the bus and may come back to pick me up. To my utter shock, even that did not happen. The shock was that a girl with such loud and husky voice is not being missed ! ;) 

The Dhaba owner was kind enough to drop me till Igatpuri in his car while I try to contact someone from the gang. Finally some 10 digits from my memory flashes and I dial it to one of the Shikhar Vedh coordinators; He then gives me Jaal's number. I call Jaal and he doesn't pick up calls for sometime. Finally one last try and he picks up the call. He thankfully decides to pick me up from where I was being dropped at a joint close to both of us. 


I was cutely standing at that junction while I see my bus. It came, saw me and conquered! ;) Happy Birthday song is what I was welcomed with :P What an adventure indeed with Tattva !! ;) :D :P

An excellent food, the beautiful meadows, awesome trail to the camping site, the making and learning of the tent set up, barbecue preparations, campfire, music, guitar, songs, dance, photography, swimming, boat ride, Mafia, One up - One down, games and superb mates cheering me up, makes it all for the lost time ! ;) My guys indeed love me :)

32 mates make it happening by choosing to be a part of games like Mafia and One up-One down. We were glad to know that it only made it more engaging and interactive for all of us to enjoy and cherish lovely memories. The pics with the guitar pose was a highlight of the Sunday morning at the lakeside. Our Mr. Sai Iyer can really come up with such ideas that gives all a reason to smile :)
By the time such excitement gets on to my nerves, it is time for me to get more alert. I reached home and realized I had lost my phone!! I think I lost it while I paid off the auto rickshaw guy who dropped me near my place. My new BB Q5 - RIP ! :(

All in all a weekend to cherish for, with some 'lost' memories and fine dining :P
Some pics loaded on FB. Take a look and enjoy. 

Keep Smiling :)

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