SUTs I - First solo trip. First stop: Rameshwaram

Just one way ticket from Bengaluru to Rameshwaram with a 10 kg backpack and a cap, I got myself ready for the trip. I was undoubtedly nervous and thrilled at the same time as the time to board the bus got closer. The things that gave me courage were locations mapped on Google maps and fully charged power bank.

Born and bought up in Northern states of India and then planning for solo trip in Tamil Nadu, is not something recommended by a lot of people. But where's the thrill in following right instructions, heh? :p

Morning ~7 AM, the bus started to drift towards the tip of the country into the holy place of Rameshwaram. I might not be able to explain the number of emotions that were crossing my mind when I looked at sky blue ocean water shinning under the bright Sun.

After reaching to the bus stop and understanding the places that needs to be covered, I realized that one day in Rameshwaram should suffice. Having no other ticket with me, I checked with locals about how can I visit Kanyakumari from there. There was no bus available on the travel apps, which gave me no choice but to believe locals about mode of transportation (Yeah, I am a bit paranoid when it comes to believing locals without confirmation).

By 10 AM, I freshened up myself and after praying in Ramanathan temple I set off for magnificent Pamban railway bridge. It was truly like gliding over a miraculous glittering water with winds telling you stories of far off places.

By 2 PM I was back to Rameshwaram railway station and using Google maps, I found the garage and Honda Dio on rent. With full throttle, I set off to Dhanushkodi village and the beach point. Being a new rider, I always have a habit of racing the bike and testing it's limits but the road to Dhanushkodi, despite of being straight and without humps, never let that part of me to take over. I was calm and looking around how devastating the nature could be when it comes to it's will. But the remains was truly mesmerizing and in no time, I reached the last slice of the land which was under the name of India.

By around 4 PM, I started for the city again since the place was secluded and there's always a speculation about being around the place in dark. On my way back, I decided to spend some time in the temple at the tip of the pier from the main route. Oh and when I say I am explorer by luck, it is moment like these that proves the point. I was awestruck by the beauty of the sunset over the horizon of my Country land.

By 8 PM I was in my hotel room after dinner with tons of photos and S.U.Es (you can guess this!) setting my backpack for morning ride to Kanyakumari.

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