The preparation

Nothing much was required. After all it was a 1-day trip. But my kit bag was filled to the maximum capacity. I carried with me, an extra set of dress, vests and briefs, a monkey cap, a sweater, walkman, a pen and a book for recording the events, a Swiss knife, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, water, torch, and cash (of course!!). Sharath dropped me to Gangenahalli, where I joined Mahesh. It was around 8:15 pm. We both went to the KSRTC bus stand by bus, inquired about a deluxe bus (we had not booked any ticket in advance). A ‘Rajahamsa’ ultra deluxe bus was to leave for Dharmasthala at 9:30. After purchasing a roll for Mahesh’s Canon camera, we boarded the bus. The bus left, in a short while, to Dharmasthala. There began our trip.