We took the Škoda Octavia and brand new Innova on our drive to Aurangabad. With Dhruvs at the wheel. I really appreciate the guy's vehicular control ability - just like his Dad. I think we hit 110kmph when Aerosmith was playing.

Think it took us about 4hours. Ellora Caves were the first stop. The tourist guide was brilliant. Most guides are paid to be heard, and so it was. The chappy wanted complete silence as he spoke. He described the monolithic structure that stood there, the effort that took thousands of artisans to create such a stunning structure, the finer points in the Shiva Parvathi sculptures, and even recommended the right spot to focus the camera from.. sometimes they seem to know too much.

Later, I got to take the wheel of the Innova. That's when we headed to the Daulatabad Fort. I was severely criticized for driving at 60. Everyone else thought it was too slow, and I was freaking out at going any faster: music or no music in the background. But it was one hell of a beauty - that drive, along the semi-ghat roads.

The fort had some interesting labyrinths inside - purportedly designed to outsmart enemy frontmen. The techniques were simple, but the Guide, with his entertaining descriptions made the experience even more fun.

The last stop was Bibi ka Maqbara - kind of like a mini Taj. This was the funniest experience. This over enthusiast Guide wanted to read out his Sher Shayari to us, and eventually did - it was the most horrible sher I have heard. The guy actually had the nerve to stare at us and expect an encore.

I alighted at Aurangabad station. Was to take the train back to Mumbai at 2205hrs. An entire weekend utilized, in style.