March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet

KiloAlpha · 8th March 2014, 02:47

This one goes out to all you fans of driving and nature.
An overnight drive-meet to the lush green Western Ghats.

Location:
Kalgreen Valley Resort (http://www.kalgreenvalleyresort.com/)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ka...7cff3667520a93

When:
March 15 & 16, 2014

The Plan:
- Depart Bangalore 6am March 15
Meet point is the service lane at the NICE Road/NH4 junction, opposite Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
(Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ma...5f1e2055b23058)
- Regroup at junction of NH4-Tumkur Ring Road just outside Tumkur 7:00am
- Breakfast stop TBD - please look out for updates on this thread Monday
- Regroup just outside of Bhadravathi 11:30am
Please follow Convoy Driving rules from this point on, to ensure we all get to the resort together and in time for lunch!
- Regroup in Koppa town 12:30pm
- Arrive Kalgreen Valley Resort 1:30pm
Lunch
Route Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mada...d13.460874!3e0

CHILL!

- Depart Kalgreen Valley Resort 2:00pm after lunch. Please follow Convoy Driving rules.
- Regroup Aldur 3:30pm
- Tea Break Chikamagalur 4:00pm
- Regroup Kadur 6:00pm
You can break convoy from this point on

- Regroup just outside Tumkur 8:00pm
- Dinner and goodbye Vivanta By Taj, Yeshwantpur 9:30pm
Route Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Kalg...d13.029059!3e0

Alternative return route would be to do Chikamagalur-Belur-Hassan-Nelamangala-Bangalore. This is faster, but we will miss the awesome Chikamagalur-Kadur stretch. We can collectively decide on the route while in the resort.

Approximate cost for the resort will be around 2500 per head inclusive of taxes and meals. Breakfast on 15th, tea and dinner on 16th, and other incidentals extra.

Please confirm attendance latest by Wednesday 12th March 1pm POSITIVELY with payment for the resort. When you confirm your attendance, I will PM/email you with payment details.
Availability of rooms is limited, and the resort will release all blocked rooms for general booking by 5pm on March 12th.

Confirmed:
KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
CalypsoGT + 1 (VW Polo GT-TDi)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)

SunnyBoi · 8th March 2014, 07:05

Yay, I'm in!

Confirmed:
KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
CalypsoGT + 1 (VW Polo GT-TDi)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio)

Akshay S · 8th March 2014, 08:24

Not sure if I can make it. Tentative for now. Will confirm on Monday.

nirmaljusdoit · 8th March 2014, 09:48

Plan sounds good and Ghats will be just turning lush green with the advent of summer !

Wont be able to make it for an overnighter :(

Will join you guys for the flag off till the breakfast point and return back !

abirnale · 8th March 2014, 10:18

Me too shall join up to breakfast joint and after a spin maybe on NH4 return home. Kiddos are undergoing annual exams.

Sad, I can't make it to overnighter

calypsoGT · 8th March 2014, 10:30

My apologies, but i think you guys know the reason :

Confirmed:
KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio)

Tentative :
calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )

procrj · 8th March 2014, 14:10

Cant make it to the overnight meet but will join and enjoy breakfast with everyone

KiloAlpha · 8th March 2014, 15:50

For all those still sitting the fence:

You can expect really good driving roads to and from the resort, and around the resort. Road conditions are reported to be generally good with the occasional patchy stretch, especially Bhadravathy-resort-Chikamagalur. Plenty of twisties to enjoy!
For those who are game, we can (if only for the reason of enjoying even more twisities) drive from the resort to Koppa to Balehonnur and back.

Weather will be pleasant, afternoons will be warm (but not hot), although it will get a bit more humid than Bangalore due to the resort being well inside a forest/tea estate. There is a pool we can use

Food will be typical Malnad style.

The resort is basic but clean and comfortable, so there will be no "luxury" touches. Please do not expect things like air conditioning (fans & mosquito repellant will be present). Rooms have 2 single beds each, which we can join or keep apart as we see fit. Each room has an attached bathroom.

Ready for the adventure?

micrographics · 8th March 2014, 16:02

Would love to join this meet as I missed last overnight meet but unfortunately it is Kids Exam time and also Financial Year end and busy with Taxation work.

Also have to go to collect Data from Camera Traps from Urigam Forest Range

Is there any chance it can be postponed to 5-6 April.

Diesel_convert · 8th March 2014, 23:01

Hi guys,

The route going from Bangalore to the resort may have a bit of a change!
We are planning to go all the way up to Shimoga and then drive down via Thirthahalli to Koppa and then the resort!

This new plan will have a lunch stop at Shimoga. This is if you guys are up for an extra 80kms of twists .

The roads I can tell you are quite good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by micrographics

Is there any chance it can be postponed to 5-6 April.

Hi micrographics,

We would love to have you along as well! Right now quite a few people have committed to this date, so we wont change the dates for this trip.
Please do try to join in this time, schedule permitting!

Cheers,
Jayanth

Current list

KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio S10)
Raajks (Polo GT TDI)
Tentative :
calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )

VellVector · 9th March 2014, 20:36

Would definitely love to join, but I will be out of town on work. I will be back only 15th afternoon. But have a great trip.

Dr.AD · 10th March 2014, 10:44

Sounds like a very nice plan! I would have loved to join. But due to some prior commitments and other constraints (e.g. some important deadlines approaching on the work side), I will not be able to join. I will definitely try and join the next meeting.

You guys have a great trip!

Akshay S · 10th March 2014, 12:12

I'm in guys.....

Current list

KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio S10)
Raajks (Polo GT TDI)
Akshay S +1 (Fiesta classic)
Tentative :
calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )

anand.babu · 10th March 2014, 12:28

Not sure whether I will be able join or not. We have plans to go to Chennai which is also not confirmed either

. Tentative as of now and I will update by Wednesday.

Confirmed:
KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio S10)
Raajks (Polo GT TDI)

Tentative:
calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )
anand.babu - Esteem

KiloAlpha · 10th March 2014, 12:37

Participants so far for this trip are

Confirmed:
KiloAlpha + 1 (Ford Figo)
Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid)
RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
SunnyBoi (Palio S10)
Raajks (Polo GT TDI)
Akshay S +1 (Fiesta classic)

Tentative :
calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )

8th March 2014, 02:47	#1
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,622 Thanked: 3,102 Times	March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet This one goes out to all you fans of driving and nature. An overnight drive-meet to the lush green Western Ghats. Location: Kalgreen Valley Resort (http://www.kalgreenvalleyresort.com/) https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ka...7cff3667520a93 When: March 15 & 16, 2014 The Plan: - Depart Bangalore 6am March 15 Meet point is the service lane at the NICE Road/NH4 junction, opposite Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ma...5f1e2055b23058) - Regroup at junction of NH4-Tumkur Ring Road just outside Tumkur 7:00am - Breakfast stop TBD - please look out for updates on this thread Monday - Regroup just outside of Bhadravathi 11:30am Please follow Convoy Driving rules from this point on, to ensure we all get to the resort together and in time for lunch! - Regroup in Koppa town 12:30pm - Arrive Kalgreen Valley Resort 1:30pm Lunch Route Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mada...d13.460874!3e0 CHILL! - Depart Kalgreen Valley Resort 2:00pm after lunch. Please follow Convoy Driving rules. - Regroup Aldur 3:30pm - Tea Break Chikamagalur 4:00pm - Regroup Kadur 6:00pm You can break convoy from this point on - Regroup just outside Tumkur 8:00pm - Dinner and goodbye Vivanta By Taj, Yeshwantpur 9:30pm Route Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Kalg...d13.029059!3e0 Alternative return route would be to do Chikamagalur-Belur-Hassan-Nelamangala-Bangalore. This is faster, but we will miss the awesome Chikamagalur-Kadur stretch. We can collectively decide on the route while in the resort. Approximate cost for the resort will be around 2500 per head inclusive of taxes and meals. Breakfast on 15th, tea and dinner on 16th, and other incidentals extra. Please confirm attendance latest by Wednesday 12th March 1pm POSITIVELY with payment for the resort. When you confirm your attendance, I will PM/email you with payment details. Availability of rooms is limited, and the resort will release all blocked rooms for general booking by 5pm on March 12th. Confirmed: KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) CalypsoGT + 1 (VW Polo GT-TDi) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d)
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8th March 2014, 07:05	#2
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 4,462 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Yay, I'm in! Confirmed: KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) CalypsoGT + 1 (VW Polo GT-TDi) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d) SunnyBoi (Palio)
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8th March 2014, 08:24	#3
Akshay S Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 9 Times	March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Not sure if I can make it. Tentative for now. Will confirm on Monday.
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8th March 2014, 09:48	#4
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 849 Thanked: 732 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Plan sounds good and Ghats will be just turning lush green with the advent of summer ! Wont be able to make it for an overnighter :( Will join you guys for the flag off till the breakfast point and return back !
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8th March 2014, 10:18	#5
abirnale Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,945 Thanked: 9,672 Times View My Garage	Me too shall join up to breakfast joint and after a spin maybe on NH4 return home. Kiddos are undergoing annual exams. Sad, I can't make it to overnighter Last edited by abirnale : 8th March 2014 at 10:20.
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8th March 2014, 10:30	#6
calypsoGT Newbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet My apologies, but i think you guys know the reason : Confirmed: KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d) SunnyBoi (Palio) Tentative : calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )
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8th March 2014, 14:10	#7
procrj Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,850 Thanked: 5,741 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Cant make it to the overnight meet but will join and enjoy breakfast with everyone
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8th March 2014, 15:50	#8
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,622 Thanked: 3,102 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet For all those still sitting the fence: You can expect really good driving roads to and from the resort, and around the resort. Road conditions are reported to be generally good with the occasional patchy stretch, especially Bhadravathy-resort-Chikamagalur. Plenty of twisties to enjoy! For those who are game, we can (if only for the reason of enjoying even more twisities) drive from the resort to Koppa to Balehonnur and back. Weather will be pleasant, afternoons will be warm (but not hot), although it will get a bit more humid than Bangalore due to the resort being well inside a forest/tea estate. There is a pool we can use Food will be typical Malnad style. The resort is basic but clean and comfortable, so there will be no "luxury" touches. Please do not expect things like air conditioning (fans & mosquito repellant will be present). Rooms have 2 single beds each, which we can join or keep apart as we see fit. Each room has an attached bathroom. Ready for the adventure?
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8th March 2014, 16:02	#9
micrographics BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 234 Thanked: 76 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Would love to join this meet as I missed last overnight meet but unfortunately it is Kids Exam time and also Financial Year end and busy with Taxation work. Also have to go to collect Data from Camera Traps from Urigam Forest Range Is there any chance it can be postponed to 5-6 April. Last edited by micrographics : 8th March 2014 at 16:03.
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9th March 2014, 20:36	#11
VellVector BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 858 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Would definitely love to join, but I will be out of town on work. I will be back only 15th afternoon. But have a great trip.
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10th March 2014, 10:44	#12
Dr.AD Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore/Pune Posts: 2,010 Thanked: 22,905 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Sounds like a very nice plan! I would have loved to join. But due to some prior commitments and other constraints (e.g. some important deadlines approaching on the work side), I will not be able to join. I will definitely try and join the next meeting. You guys have a great trip!
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10th March 2014, 12:12	#13
Akshay S Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 9 Times	I'm in guys..... Current list KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d) SunnyBoi (Palio S10) Raajks (Polo GT TDI) Akshay S +1 (Fiesta classic) Tentative : calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )
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10th March 2014, 12:28	#14
anand.babu Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Not sure whether I will be able join or not. We have plans to go to Chennai which is also not confirmed either . Tentative as of now and I will update by Wednesday. Confirmed: KiloAlpha + ?? (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d) SunnyBoi (Palio S10) Raajks (Polo GT TDI) Tentative: calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI ) anand.babu - Esteem
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10th March 2014, 12:37	#15
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,622 Thanked: 3,102 Times	Re: March 2014: Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet Participants so far for this trip are Confirmed: KiloAlpha + 1 (Ford Figo) Diesel_Convert + 1 (Skoda Rapid) RSUDARSANAN (BMW 320d) SunnyBoi (Palio S10) Raajks (Polo GT TDI) Akshay S +1 (Fiesta classic) Tentative : calypsoGT + 1 ( VW Polo GT TDI )
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