Salkeshpur Camping + Off Roading Meet (September 08). Wanna Join?

Samurai · 22nd September 2008, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

Can't wait for the thrills. You told that there will be only 10% OTR at the beginning of this thread.

Don't worry about the percentages. OTRs trips usually take up all the time you have and beyond. The 10% can end up as 90% too. In the Mahindra Great Escape this weekend, the first few vehicles were back at the club at 12:30PM for lunch and then went on for other sight seeing. Meanwhile, most people returned between 5PM to 9PM and their long delayed lunch. I had lunch at 6:30PM.

sreerajunnithan · 22nd September 2008, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Don't worry about the percentages. OTRs trips usually take up all the time you have and beyond. The 10% can end up as 90% too. In the Mahindra Great Escape this weekend, the first few vehicles were back at the club at 12:30PM for lunch and then went on for other sight seeing. Meanwhile, most people returned between 5PM to 9PM and their long delayed lunch. I had lunch at 6:30PM.

I was about to ask you samurai San, where are the pictures? I heard you went as a volunteer this time so, i am sure you might have bursted away with your E-3. Eagerly waiting for the typical Samurai write-up.

Thanks
--Sree--

Samurai · 22nd September 2008, 14:10

The deal with raw files is that I need at least a few days to develop them and weave a travelogue around them.

hrag · 22nd September 2008, 14:34

OK folks, back to the Sakleshpur meet.

The meeting point will be the ramp where the NICE Road meets Tumkur Road. All distances below are given from this point. We will start at 6:30 am from this point - anybody late will have to catch up with the rest at the breakfast stop or at chandan's cottage.

0 km: starting point (NICE Road ramp meets NH4 / Tumkur Road)
11.1 km: Turn left here (junction of NH48 and NH4) towards Hassan / Mangalore
90.8 km: Hotel Mayura (Bellur Cross) on the LHS, this is our breakfast stop
143.5 km: Kamat Upachar on the RHS, after Channarayapatna
164.3 km: Vidhata / Gayatri dhabas on the LHS
207.9 km: Ossoor Restaurant on the RHS
210.1 km: IOC bunk, Kanchanaganga Fuel Station, Kollahally, on the LHS, we tank up here
212.8 km: Sakleshpur Town Hall on the LHS
218.7 km: Take the side road on the LHS here. A rusted board displays "Manzirabad Fort". This stretch is a sweeping right hand curve, take the side road just after the tea stalls.
226.4 km: Turn right here for a gravel road. You will come to an intersection, keep straight
228.0 km: chandan's cottage, turn right here and there are acres available to park your rides (in gear and handbrake applied)

Overall, the route is:
Bangalore - NH4 - Nelamangala - NH48 - Solur - Kunigal - Yediyur - Hirisave - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Sakleshpur.

khan_sultan · 22nd September 2008, 15:01

Friends,

Get hold of a tent if you don't have one. Buy one or rent one. but don't come to the Sakleshpur Meet without a tent.

You will regret if you don't camp in the tent there.

Meanwhile, some inputs that will help you plan accordingly for having a wonderful time.

Mandatory Things to Carry

A Good Torch/Emergency Light (Don't forget this -- NO WAY)

Warm Clothes. It can become very chilly in the late evening/night

Blankets/Sleeping Bags/Sleeping Mats

Extra set of shoes/slippers. You WILL get stuck in mud. I promise

A cap. It will be sunny in day. Also a cap which will cover your ears to help keep cold/wind away.

ODOMOS (Liquid/Cream -- any one). Carry it.

Other Items which would be helpful:

mobile charger (one that uses car 12V socket is the best)

medicines for headache etc.

rain coat, umbrella

Food:

Saturday Morning we will have b-fast on the way @ Mayura Restaurant. This place is approx 90 Kms from Bangalore

Basic Veg lunch @ Chandan's place.

Dinner @ Chandan's place. Basic Veg/Non-Veg. Chandan will arrange for marinated chicken from Bangalore that can be used for barbecue on Saturday Night (what do veggies dow ith barbecue? paneer, potatoes?).

Booze: Will be bought from Sakleshpur. Choice will be asked @ Mayura when we have b-fast. This cost will be split amongst all drinkers.

Sunday morning b-fast @ swarga resort. This will be a simple b-fast.

Sunday afternoon lunch @ swarga resort.

Watch this space for more inputs.

sreerajunnithan · 22nd September 2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

(what do veggies do with barbecue? paneer, potatoes?).

Corn & Tapioca. 2 things i can think of. Let me know if you want me to pick it up from HAL Market.

Thanks
--Sree--

khan_sultan · 22nd September 2008, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

Corn & Tapioca. 2 things i can think of. Let me know if you want me to pick it up from HAL Market....

Sure. Do pick it up on Friday.

Cheers,

IronWolf · 22nd September 2008, 23:23

Khan, sree et all,

Like I mentioned earlier that I was undecided. I dont think I will be able to make it.

I have Sree's contact details and a place reserved on his 550 in case I can make it last min. I will be staying at Chanda's place so no issues. (I hope!)

hrag · 22nd September 2008, 23:46

chandan's friend is not "into" OTRs. He eats, breathes & lives OTR. Where he drives, this is a

"GQ standard National Highway"

Salkeshpur Camping + Off Roading Meet (September 08). Wanna Join?-img_01962.jpg

and this is a "Take Diversion" sign.

Salkeshpur Camping + Off Roading Meet (September 08). Wanna Join?-img_02042.jpg

mjothi · 24th September 2008, 14:36

Guys, I am opting out :(
Will not be able to make it for this as my relations are coming for vacation.
Have fun.

hrag · 24th September 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

EDIT: Am planning to buy 3 set of playing cards + housie (Tambola) for the meet. Does anyone have it already.??? Please post..

As of now, here is the list. (IronWof/PhrozenFire are yet to confirm 100%)

30 people, ~15-17 Vehicles (8 4x4's)

Attachment 51500

Cheers,

Think we need to revisit this list?

I don't think we will need playing cards

khan_sultan · 24th September 2008, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrag

Think we need to revisit this list

I don't think we will need playing cards

Here is the updated list (PatchyBoy & vis-racing are not 100% confirmed).

Salkeshpur Camping + Off Roading Meet (September 08). Wanna Join?-final_list.jpg

And yes, after the recce, I don't think we need playing cards & any other thing

hrag · 26th September 2008, 10:21

*BUMP*

Any last minute additions / drop-outs?

Reminder: Meeting point is where NICE Road ramp meets Tumkur Road (NH4). 6:30 am tomorrow (Saturday)

inder_s1 · 26th September 2008, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Here is the updated list (PatchyBoy & vis-racing are not 100% confirmed).

Are Patchyboy adn visracing confirmed?

Jaguar · 26th September 2008, 13:25

Hi Guys,

I am dropping out as well due to some personal emergency. Sorry!!!

- Jag

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22nd September 2008, 14:10	#108
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22nd September 2008, 14:34	#109
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	OK folks, back to the Sakleshpur meet. The meeting point will be the ramp where the NICE Road meets Tumkur Road. All distances below are given from this point. We will start at 6:30 am from this point - anybody late will have to catch up with the rest at the breakfast stop or at chandan's cottage. 0 km: starting point (NICE Road ramp meets NH4 / Tumkur Road) 11.1 km: Turn left here (junction of NH48 and NH4) towards Hassan / Mangalore 90.8 km: Hotel Mayura (Bellur Cross) on the LHS, this is our breakfast stop 143.5 km: Kamat Upachar on the RHS, after Channarayapatna 164.3 km: Vidhata / Gayatri dhabas on the LHS 207.9 km: Ossoor Restaurant on the RHS 210.1 km: IOC bunk, Kanchanaganga Fuel Station, Kollahally, on the LHS, we tank up here 212.8 km: Sakleshpur Town Hall on the LHS 218.7 km: Take the side road on the LHS here. A rusted board displays "Manzirabad Fort". This stretch is a sweeping right hand curve, take the side road just after the tea stalls. 226.4 km: Turn right here for a gravel road. You will come to an intersection, keep straight 228.0 km: chandan's cottage, turn right here and there are acres available to park your rides (in gear and handbrake applied) Overall, the route is: Bangalore - NH4 - Nelamangala - NH48 - Solur - Kunigal - Yediyur - Hirisave - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Sakleshpur. Last edited by hrag : 22nd September 2008 at 14:36.
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22nd September 2008, 15:01	#110
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,946 Thanked: 6,478 Times View My Garage	Friends, Get hold of a tent if you don't have one. Buy one or rent one. but don't come to the Sakleshpur Meet without a tent. You will regret if you don't camp in the tent there. Meanwhile, some inputs that will help you plan accordingly for having a wonderful time. Mandatory Things to Carry A Good Torch/Emergency Light (Don't forget this -- NO WAY) Warm Clothes. It can become very chilly in the late evening/night Blankets/Sleeping Bags/Sleeping Mats Extra set of shoes/slippers. You WILL get stuck in mud. I promise A cap. It will be sunny in day. Also a cap which will cover your ears to help keep cold/wind away. ODOMOS (Liquid/Cream -- any one). Carry it. Other Items which would be helpful: mobile charger (one that uses car 12V socket is the best) medicines for headache etc. rain coat, umbrella Food: Saturday Morning we will have b-fast on the way @ Mayura Restaurant. This place is approx 90 Kms from Bangalore Basic Veg lunch @ Chandan's place. Dinner @ Chandan's place. Basic Veg/Non-Veg. Chandan will arrange for marinated chicken from Bangalore that can be used for barbecue on Saturday Night (what do veggies dow ith barbecue? paneer, potatoes?). Booze: Will be bought from Sakleshpur. Choice will be asked @ Mayura when we have b-fast. This cost will be split amongst all drinkers. Sunday morning b-fast @ swarga resort. This will be a simple b-fast. Sunday afternoon lunch @ swarga resort. Watch this space for more inputs. Last edited by khan_sultan : 22nd September 2008 at 15:04.
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22nd September 2008, 23:23	#113
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Khan, sree et all, Like I mentioned earlier that I was undecided. I dont think I will be able to make it. I have Sree's contact details and a place reserved on his 550 in case I can make it last min. I will be staying at Chanda's place so no issues. (I hope!)
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22nd September 2008, 23:46	#114
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	chandan's friend is not "into" OTRs. He eats, breathes & lives OTR. Where he drives, this is a "GQ standard National Highway" and this is a "Take Diversion" sign. Last edited by hrag : 22nd September 2008 at 23:55.
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24th September 2008, 14:36	#115
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Guys, I am opting out :( Will not be able to make it for this as my relations are coming for vacation. Have fun.
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26th September 2008, 10:21	#118
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	BUMP Any last minute additions / drop-outs? Reminder: Meeting point is where NICE Road ramp meets Tumkur Road (NH4). 6:30 am tomorrow (Saturday)
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26th September 2008, 13:25	#120
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,249 Thanked: 2,910 Times	Hi Guys, I am dropping out as well due to some personal emergency. Sorry!!! - Jag
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