This route is best explored with a crew! And there could be no better meeting point other than the Fountain Hotel, a popular night time haunt of many bikers. Located off the NH8 & NH4 junction, it is a hard to miss spot! Kick-start your journey at 6 pm via Thane & Navi Mumbai for a smooth ride ahead.

Want to take a short break from the arduous ride? Refuel your energy at any one of the all-night eateries and tea stalls with a quick bite! Head on forward cautiously as the roads ahead are rough.

The deserted roads, bus stops and less civilization starts to build the haunted trail experience and ambiance. From here on, get ready to experience the rise in chills.

If your bike is asking for attention after taking a severe beating due to the bad state of the roads, Khopoli is the best place for all bike related fixes. Head over to any of the 24 hour tyre shops if required. You can also refresh and recharge here as the ride ahead is absolutely nerve-wracking.

A sleepy village, which looks deserted at midnight, is always guarded by vigilant dogs. Drive cautiously so that you do not welcome their ire. Take right from the Pali signage. If you want some tea to cut the tension, there’s only one stall that stays open through the night.

Follow in a two-line formation with indicators because the visibility here is very low. A haunted locale, according to folklore, one may see mysterious lights & apparitions. This location is not for the faint-hearted. Brave souls can pitch a tent at the Gram Panchayat School for a date night with the paranormal.

Take a left from the fork, upon reaching Padsare to Rameshwar Vaibhav. Legend says, the place was cursed by a woman who lost her daughter to domestic violence. Tourists who stop here have experienced unexplained chills and a constant feeling of being watched. Do not stop here at all, as legend states those who halt, attract an unwarranted curse.