1.2 Great Company and the Expressway

Buckle up for an exhilarating adventure as we embark on a thrilling journey at the crack of dawn at 6:30 am, bound for the vibrant orange city of Nagpur, a whopping 780 kilometers away. It's an ambitious challenge to conquer the miles in a single day.

And our secret weapon is none other than the super-fast Samruddhi Mahamarg! Without this highway, our audacious goal would be nothing short of impossible. Joined by the fantastic companionship of Usha and Kiritbhai, the trip becomes a saga of camaraderie, making every mile more enjoyable.

Now, picture this: The Samruddhi expressway is a straight concrete ribbon extending a mind-boggling 591 kilometers. As we hit the accelerator, the thrill sets in. Surprisingly, the road seems like our private racetrack, with minimal traffic—no more than a handful of vehicles in sight throughout the entire journey.

Cruising along at a cool 119 kmph, just a hair beneath the limit of 120 kmph, the lanes are marked with precision, and exits are as clear as day. The road is a pleasure to navigate as we pass over countless bridges and under many wildlife-friendly overpasses.

After 12 hours of this mesmerizing journey, we arrive at our destination – Nagpur. We pull into the hotel, exhausted but exhilarated. Tomorrow holds the promise of new adventures as we set our sights on Bhedaghat.

So, rest well tonight, for tomorrow's sunrise brings with it the next chapter. The thrill continues, and adventure awaits!!

The figures for the day:

6.10 am Left from home 

9.15 am Breakfast at Shiv Sagar near Shahpur - 91 kms

11.00 am Samruddhi expressway starts - 81 kms

11.35 am Vada Pav & Bio break 

2.30 pm Home snacks for lunch at petrol pump - 288 kms

4.30 pm Diesel fill at village Shivni 54.30 litres - 175 kms

6.30 pm Hotel Le Meridian, Nagpur - 146 kms

Tolls paid today : Rs. 1125

Travelled today : 781 kms