The only highlight of the week was the cycle trip to Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, located roughly 60 kilometers from Hall 9. It was a little ambitious to cover 100+ kilometers on cycle in single day but we anyhow went ahead with the plan. Amit sir had posted on Bumpy Trail Bicyclist and about 12 people turned up for the ride. My wingies had a little issue to sort out on their cycles and they started 15 minutes later.
I don't know how but flu hit me hard around 30 minutes after we started. My nose was clogged and riding became a bit tedious. Eventually, I had to stop for 20 odd minutes near Unnao crossing of Lucknow-Kanpur highway. My wingies caught up with me and now genuinely uncertain about finishing the ride, we continued after chai from nearby katta. We stopped at a shady dhaba for breakfast and the guy took frustratingly long to finish our order. Finally we reached the sanctuary at noon.
Place was like an oasis. Never expected such serenity around Kanpur. We lazily went around the place and by the time we were ready to start our return journey, it was already 2. We had already planned to hop onto a bus to Kanpur. The cafe guy at the sanctuary suggested hitchhiking on trucks. We heeded his suggestion and 15 minutes later, we were on a truck heading towards Kanpur. The driver said he would drop us at some place about 20 kilometers from insti. Helped our cause. We wanted to visit downtown Kanpur for a foodie session.
So, we cycled for about 6 kilometers to reach Phool Bagh, which like the Zaveri Bazaar of Kanpur. We had some chaat and quickly found our way to the malai-makkhan vendors. For those who don't know about malai-makkhan, its like ecstasy for people with a sweet tooth. Try the one in front of the famous Banarsi sweet shop. While you are there, also relish the kesar laddu from Banarsi.
It was getting dark. And I was reluctant to ride on Kanpur roads in such conditions. Convinced others to book one of those green things that dropped us at the main gate. And finally, we reached back and finished the ride exactly 12 hours after we started.
I don't know how but flu hit me hard around 30 minutes after we started. My nose was clogged and riding became a bit tedious. Eventually, I had to stop for 20 odd minutes near Unnao crossing of Lucknow-Kanpur highway. My wingies caught up with me and now genuinely uncertain about finishing the ride, we continued after chai from nearby katta. We stopped at a shady dhaba for breakfast and the guy took frustratingly long to finish our order. Finally we reached the sanctuary at noon.
Place was like an oasis. Never expected such serenity around Kanpur. We lazily went around the place and by the time we were ready to start our return journey, it was already 2. We had already planned to hop onto a bus to Kanpur. The cafe guy at the sanctuary suggested hitchhiking on trucks. We heeded his suggestion and 15 minutes later, we were on a truck heading towards Kanpur. The driver said he would drop us at some place about 20 kilometers from insti. Helped our cause. We wanted to visit downtown Kanpur for a foodie session.
So, we cycled for about 6 kilometers to reach Phool Bagh, which like the Zaveri Bazaar of Kanpur. We had some chaat and quickly found our way to the malai-makkhan vendors. For those who don't know about malai-makkhan, its like ecstasy for people with a sweet tooth. Try the one in front of the famous Banarsi sweet shop. While you are there, also relish the kesar laddu from Banarsi.
It was getting dark. And I was reluctant to ride on Kanpur roads in such conditions. Convinced others to book one of those green things that dropped us at the main gate. And finally, we reached back and finished the ride exactly 12 hours after we started.
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