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indianrunner · 4th February 2008, 10:23

Finally managed to reach Kailash Beach Resort which was a little difficult to find as it was not too well marked from the main road. The resort is well maintained and good value for money. Great pool, good rooms and a kind off private beach in front. The beach was reasonably clean and just long enough for me to run as it ended where the river came to the sea. The food was ok though the snacks were better!! The kids and we all had a blast in the pool and beach. Got terribly sun burnt though it was not too hot. As this was a pure beach and water trip, outings were limited!! On Saturday we drove to the Beach Road and the French quarters. It was very clean and well laid out. Definitley a place to re visit at leisure. We drove further to Auroville asharam and though the approach is bad, once you reach the ashram it is quiet and serene. The disappointment is that they do not let you enter the meditation center which has the crystal without a 'two day' prior notice so please plan accordingly else you would be able to see the buidling from 100 meters away!

We left Sunday afternoon from Pondy. At Thindivanam got slightly lost. After the polo mint fly over, one needs to take the road straight down through a market till you come to a junction which has a main (larger) road running perpendicular. Make a left there. This is the highway. We had carried on straight and had to come back.

We stopped at the Ramakrishna mission Ashram cafe for a late lunch/ early tea and faced the cratered road with a full stomach!! It was getting a little dark when we are approaching Krishnagiri and i could use my 'lightforce' lights to spot potholes well in advance and drive accordingly. It was a relief to reach G Quad and from there it was a cruising speed till Hosur dodging some wannabe F1 drivers!!

Reached home by 8 pm (abt 7 hrs) including the lunch/ tea stop. The Pajero ran like a dream with no issues, very smooth. Great for highway driving!!

I'll try and upload the photographs later though i dont have too many!! But Pondy (the French Quarters) is a visit again place along with Gingee Fort. There are organised walks in Pondy and using the Beach Road as a base, a good place for a day outing wandering about on foot. Certainly not on a 4 wheeler.

4th February 2008, 10:23	#26 (permalink)
indianrunner BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 133	Finally managed to reach Kailash Beach Resort which was a little difficult to find as it was not too well marked from the main road. The resort is well maintained and good value for money. Great pool, good rooms and a kind off private beach in front. The beach was reasonably clean and just long enough for me to run as it ended where the river came to the sea. The food was ok though the snacks were better!! The kids and we all had a blast in the pool and beach. Got terribly sun burnt though it was not too hot. As this was a pure beach and water trip, outings were limited!! On Saturday we drove to the Beach Road and the French quarters. It was very clean and well laid out. Definitley a place to re visit at leisure. We drove further to Auroville asharam and though the approach is bad, once you reach the ashram it is quiet and serene. The disappointment is that they do not let you enter the meditation center which has the crystal without a 'two day' prior notice so please plan accordingly else you would be able to see the buidling from 100 meters away! We left Sunday afternoon from Pondy. At Thindivanam got slightly lost. After the polo mint fly over, one needs to take the road straight down through a market till you come to a junction which has a main (larger) road running perpendicular. Make a left there. This is the highway. We had carried on straight and had to come back. We stopped at the Ramakrishna mission Ashram cafe for a late lunch/ early tea and faced the cratered road with a full stomach!! It was getting a little dark when we are approaching Krishnagiri and i could use my 'lightforce' lights to spot potholes well in advance and drive accordingly. It was a relief to reach G Quad and from there it was a cruising speed till Hosur dodging some wannabe F1 drivers!! Reached home by 8 pm (abt 7 hrs) including the lunch/ tea stop. The Pajero ran like a dream with no issues, very smooth. Great for highway driving!! I'll try and upload the photographs later though i dont have too many!! But Pondy (the French Quarters) is a visit again place along with Gingee Fort. There are organised walks in Pondy and using the Beach Road as a base, a good place for a day outing wandering about on foot. Certainly not on a 4 wheeler.