I have already been to some trips now but didn't blog it..But, as I have decided to jot down all my travels...Here I am writing about my official trip to Nagpur. Well, this trip was always on the cards while I was doing my project (internship) @ Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd. My project was about a mall being developed in Nagpur and I had to study the Retail Market there. After seeing all my marketing friends travelling places for work, I also was waiting for my opportunity. After coaxing my mentor, finally I got the nod to visit Nagpur. I had made arrangements with Arpit and was planning to stay at his place.
The journey wasn't a comfortable one. I had not booked tickets and had boarded the train with a waiting ticket in hand. As always, in India trains run at full capacity and this train wasn't different. I manage to get a place with a Bengali family. I met this 10th std. kid there who started playing Fifa with me on my laptop. Once the charge was down, there wasn’t much to do. Finally, we both slept on the same berth. Arpit was there at the station to pick me up next morning.
After a nice breakfast, I used Arpit’s bike (Scooty pep) which would help me cover all important areas of Nagpur. So, I set off roaming the streets of Nagpur and trying to understand the retail market there. With temperatures exceeding 45 degrees, it was unbearable heat. I was sweating and losing out on fluid instantly. Bought myself some drinks (Mazaa) and moved on. Decided to buy a dupatta after observing the locals there and went ahead with my market research. I decided to cover as much as possible in the morning hours and watch a movie in the noon when the temperatures went above 45 degrees. It was a good idea as I spent the afternoons in nice comfortable malls watching movies. I didn’t care how the movies were. They were way better than roaming the streets of Nagpur under the sun. 2 days – 2 movies: Stanley ka Dabba & Pyar ka Punchnama. The second one was awesome and I decided I would watch it again with my buddies in Mumbai.
By Saturday, I had covered most places in Nagpur and was sufficient for my analysis of the Retail market. I didn’t get any tickets to Mumbai on Sunday. So, decided to go to Mumbai via Pune. I was shit scared travelling for such long hours in the bus, coz I hate buses. However, my journey back to Pune was more comfortable than I expected. On my way, I met Hussain, who was also heading towards Pune. It so turned out that we share similar interests. He turned out to be another adventurer and we spoke about all our trips. Finally, I reached home on Monday evening. After experiencing the heat of Nagpur, Mumbai felt so much better.
Well, this was it. My official trip had ended. One thing I will not forget in the trip was Arpit’s hospitality. He made sure he was there to help whenever I needed it. I had to write a short report on my trip and submit it to my Mentor which I did. My project end date was 7th June and I had to leave for Manipal on 13th June. With 6 days in hand, I planned in a short trip to Goa with Siddu & Roshan. Wait for the post - "The Unexplored Goa" to know more.
Cheers..!!
K.G
Manipal, Karnataka
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