West Bengal, India
Drivers and Rickshaw exhausted. Having significant issues with the ride. Unsure of next steps
West Bengal, India
Drivers and Rickshaw exhausted. Having significant issues with the ride. Unsure of next steps
Chhattisgarh, India
Hitching a ride on a truck to avoid driving in Orissa/Bihar. May increase travel time, but feels like a much safer option given current political considerations
Maharashtra, India
Another long day. Got pulled over for the first time and had to pay a "fine". Onward...tomorrow
Andhra Pradesh, India
Finally made it to Hyderabad. Drove 475 km today including through a massive rainstorm (note, rickshaws not waterproof). Sleep and food
Andhra Pradesh, India
Just got gas. Local was asking to see what a dollar bill looked like...had to disappoint. About 300 km till Hyderbad. Going to be a long day
Karnataka, India
Despite some car issues outside Bangalore, made it to Hospet! Plan to explore Hampi tomorrow. Per google maps, 975 km complete, 250@0 km to go!
Karnataka, India
Just got to the hotel, OMG...so much driving. Also managed to fit in a 600 km inspection of our wheels. 600 km down, 3400 km to go
Tamil Nadu, India
Just drove through city of Salem. Think we are ready to quit our jobs and start working as Rickshaw drivers in Bombay. 200 km to Bangalore!!!
Tamil Nadu, India
Just got to our hotel, had to fight to let them allow our auto into the parking lot. They finally did. 1 day down...13 to go!!!
Kerala, India
Are we there yet?!
<p>Take 2 consultants that have a passion for travel, a Rickshaw, and 5000km of Indian roadscape (or lack there of) and you have the start of an unforgettable 2 week experience. We are managment consultants living in Chicago in the midst of a 3 month leave of absence from work, and what better way to spend part of these 3 months than driving a Rickshaw through India for charity. </p><p>Chris has visited India all of 2 times, and sat in one of these contraptions for a full 15 minutes, but believes this has equipped him for this 2 week adventure. Cheri, on the other hand, may be a tad better prepared (but only a tad) having grown up in Bombay and having sat in rickshaws a few more times... All in all, we doubt we will ever look at motorized travel the same way again.</p>