My Way On Highway: Day 47, Red & Yellow, The Colours From Hampi to Hyderabad

They say only those with satiated senses get a sleep that not even millions can buy. That was exactly our state after our tryst with the past in Hampi, the largest open air museum in the world. Add to it a flavourful meal at Echo, the in-house restaurant at the gorgeous Royal Orchid hotel we were bunking at in Hospet. Before I proceed, let me tell you that the delicatessen revved up by the talented chefs and then served by the affable staff won them a trip-stop-recommendation from us!

The Colour Red

It was a last minute instinct to drive once again past the ruins of Hampi that we chanced upon the gorgeous Kamalapur Lake. The bewitching beauty of this water body was like none other we had seen. The smooth moving ripples were delicately enmeshed with the red clay soil of its marshy banks. The result you wonder? Well, it was a sight so red that you will not be able to shake the vision ever. Locals say this is a great place to capture the sunrise and sunset.

The Road Home

I am sure you will agree that nothing can match the beauty of the roads that take you to family. Day 47 of the Road Trip took us to Hyderabad where bhai and bhabhi stay with their lovely kids. The 8 hour drive from Hampi to Hyderabad was a long one but we didn’t mind and you can guess why. We took the Sindhanpur-Raichur-Mahbubnagar-Hyderabad route. The landscape was no different from the one you witness when driving from Bengaluru to Hampi except for the active roadside where village women could be seen drying spices for their kitchen. The piles of dried red chilli made for one brilliant photo opportunity for my husband Tariq.

Yeh Aam Baat Nahin Hai

As we began to approach Hyderabad, we were welcomed by the many makeshift stalls on the roadsides selling a special southern variety of mangoes called Banganapali. It is typical to this part of the country and is actually much bigger than the Alphonso. Honestly, I felt the Banganapali tastes better with its creamy pulp and less intense taste that combines for an extremely delicious combo. Couldn’t resist buying a few bagsful!

Twilight brought us to our destination and to a warm welcome. Feeling refreshed already and all excited about exploring the City of Nawabs tomorrow!

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