We left Mumbai on August 2, 2008 in Rajdhani Express at 4.30pm. As 15th August was fast approaching and in the wake of the recent bomb blasts at Ahmedabad, there was a strict security at the station. They were frisking all the men and their belongings. We reached Delhi station at 8.30am next morning.
We left Delhi at 3.20pm for Haridwar by DDN Janshatabdi. Before we reach Haridwar, we come across a very heavy rain. So much so that our AC compartment started leaking from sides and the floor of the train was totally wet. By the time we reach Haridwar station, the rain was only a drizzle. But due to Shrawan, Haridwar station was crowded. People were sleeping on the platform. The station was turned into a devotee camp. We had to fight our way to get out. There was water everywhere on the road.
We checked in the A.C rooms at “Rahi Motel” of GMVN, which is 2 mins walking distance from station. Rooms were O.K. They have a restaurant inside the hotel, so you don’t have to go out searching for a clean place to eat. Next day we were going to travel by Innova. The driver reported at night. We told him not to sleep in the car. This was well thought by Muneera. She was in a way right. These drivers just to save some money usually sleep in the car itself at night. It is not very comfortable to sleep in the car and as a result it might effect their driving the next day. For saving Rs.200-300/- why should we put our lives in danger?
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