The Royal New Year Escape

vinod_nookala · 16th January 2012, 17:08

Some more eye-catching pics of the Royal Escape. The six day adventure was filled with off-road driving, dune bashing, sumptuous spread at palaces and a lot more!

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DKG · 16th January 2012, 17:10

This year I would love to take part in the Royal Escape. What is the route they cover?

MileCruncher · 17th January 2012, 11:40

Vinod,

Can we have more info please as in the route, vehicles and the costing. Also when does the calendar for this opens?

Cheers

sudev · 17th January 2012, 14:02

Thanks Vinod for putting this up. Lovely memory.

It was pure fun filled drive with the convoy. Unfortunately my camera gave up its ghost and did not catch any pictures during the drive but for some on my camera.

MileCruncher · 17th January 2012, 15:17

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Originally Posted by sudev

It was pure fun filled drive with the convoy. Unfortunately my camera gave up its ghost and did not catch any pictures during the drive but for some on my camera.

Isn't that a bit of a contrary sentence

subodh · 17th January 2012, 16:44

That looks really nice. Challenging nature in Man made machines How does one go about being part of these events? I presume these are by invitation only?

vinod_nookala · 19th January 2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by DKG

This year I would love to take part in the Royal Escape. What is the route they cover?

DKG, This event was scheduled between 27th of December 2011 to 1st of January 2012. Werent you aware of this event? We had put numerous posts on our facebook page!! how fantastic it would have been to have you there. Never mind, will make sure you join us next year.

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Vinod,

Can we have more info please as in the route, vehicles and the costing. Also when does the calendar for this opens?

Cheers

This expedition started from Delhi- Bikaner- Jaisalmer- munwar desert camp- alsishar and back to New delhi. The route covered arrow straight highways, lunch at palaces, dune bashing in the evening, driving on lake bed and night stay at royal palaces. It costed 60K for a team of two. We gave our brand new Scorpio, Bolero and THAR 4x4's to participants to drive. There were 4 teams from BODA (Bangalore off road group) and they were satisfied with the amount of off road driving and the experience we gave! This speaks a lot about this expedition.

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Originally Posted by sudev

Thanks Vinod for putting this up. Lovely memory.

Thank you Sweep. It was pleasure having you in the expedition. You knew the whole area like back of your hand. Lot to lear from you.

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Originally Posted by subodh

That looks really nice. Challenging nature in Man made machines How does one go about being part of these events? I presume these are by invitation only?

The event was open to all but seats got blocked in no time- courtesy Monastery escape experiences!! We are ideating on new escapes next financial year and shall keep you all informed.

shall update the next set of pics soon.

khan_sultan · 19th January 2012, 19:55

Thanks Vinod for putting up this thread. We (BODA Gang) loved the experience and it was the BEST way to spend the new year holidays. I would highly recommend this ESCAPE to everyone -- as a family outing. The organization, route planning, execution was just too good.

DKG · 19th January 2012, 20:53

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

DKG, This event was scheduled between 27th of December 2011 to 1st of January 2012. Werent you aware of this event? We had put numerous posts on our facebook page!! how fantastic it would have been to have you there.

I was aware but had exhausted all my leave

Please count me in this year. let's spread the word to some of our Monastery Escape folks too

BTW are you doing something in the western ghats this monsoon? would like to participate in that too

vinod_nookala · 20th January 2012, 12:20

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Thanks Vinod for putting up this thread. We (BODA Gang) loved the experience and it was the BEST way to spend the new year holidays. I would highly recommend this ESCAPE to everyone -- as a family outing. The organization, route planning, execution was just too good.

While i post the pics, can one of you from BODA gang also share the pics? Haven't seen your share of pics even on FB.

ex670c · 20th January 2012, 12:25

Hi Vinod,

M&M Adventure is on a roll, Lovely pics and great initiative.

Regards,

Arka

PS - Is the Roll-Cage on the Thar CRDe; ARAI & CMVR certified, and lastly scientifically engineered

EDIT- Is it a portable bore well kit for desert expeditions?

Jaggu · 20th January 2012, 14:20

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

While i post the pics, can one of you from BODA gang also share the pics? Haven't seen your share of pics even on FB.

Where have you been looking Vinooooooooood

i had posted in Royal escape page!

Been very busy that i never got on to posting in TBHP, will do it on sunday if time permits.

This one was a family outing, not the typical rough and tough stuff, like say Leh. Even kids were allowed to join in. It was super fun, my first experience in a Scorpio 4x4 and that too on sand!! I got super mileage also he he he

Highlight of the event would be the locations and organizing team! It was just superb and an experience to cherish. Oh and how can we forget the callinova's aka radio's. Vinoooooooooooood.........

subodh · 20th January 2012, 14:43

I think we should have a different page where all the automotive events happening in the country are published. This way more people can become aware and not miss out on these kind of nice events. If I would have known about this one, I would have defiantly been part of it. Sadly will have to wait for one more year now I guess. Mods please take my suggestion in to consideration regarding the notice board for these kind of events.

vinod_nookala · 20th January 2012, 15:28

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Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Vinod,

M&M Adventure is on a roll, Lovely pics and great initiative.

Regards,

Arka

PS - Is the Roll-Cage on the Thar CRDe; ARAI & CMVR certified, and lastly scientifically engineered

EDIT- Is it a portable bore well kit for desert expeditions?

Thanks Arka! You must join us for Monastery Escape the coming year. I have realised expeditions are also as much fun as hard core off roading!!

P.S- That Thar roll cage is designed by my colleague who heads adventure. Looks wierd but is purposeful and is built like a tank. Did plenty of yumps and off road with it. Yet to roll it to test it though

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Where have you been looking Vinooooooooood

i had posted in Royal escape page!

Been very busy that i never got on to posting in TBHP, will do it on sunday if time permits.

This one was a family outing, not the typical rough and tough stuff, like say Leh. Even kids were allowed to join in. It was super fun, my first experience in a Scorpio 4x4 and that too on sand!! I got super mileage also he he he

Highlight of the event would be the locations and organizing team! It was just superb and an experience to cherish. Oh and how can we forget the callinova's aka radio's. Vinoooooooooooood.........

people in office too have stopped calling my name properly now!!

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Originally Posted by subodh

. Mods please take my suggestion in to consideration regarding the notice board for these kind of events.

Will be a good idea. Else become a fan on facebook page and you get all the updates in advance.

subodh · 20th January 2012, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Thanks Arka! You must join us for Monastery Escape the coming year. I have realised expeditions are also as much fun as hard core off roading!!

P.S- That Thar roll cage is designed by my colleague who heads adventure. Looks wierd but is purposeful and is built like a tank. Did plenty of yumps and off road with it. Yet to roll it to test it though

people in office too have stopped calling my name properly now!!

Will be a good idea. Else become a fan on facebook page and you get all the updates in advance.

Thanks Vinod. Which Facebook page are you talking about?

16th January 2012, 17:08	#1
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 425 Times View My Garage	The Royal New Year Escape Some more eye-catching pics of the Royal Escape. The six day adventure was filled with off-road driving, dune bashing, sumptuous spread at palaces and a lot more!
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DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,707 Thanked: 1,048 Times View My Garage	Re: The Royal New Year Escape This year I would love to take part in the Royal Escape. What is the route they cover?
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MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,128 Thanked: 458 Times View My Garage	Re: The Royal New Year Escape Vinod, Can we have more info please as in the route, vehicles and the costing. Also when does the calendar for this opens? Cheers
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sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,790 Thanked: 3,048 Times	Re: The Royal New Year Escape Thanks Vinod for putting this up. Lovely memory. It was pure fun filled drive with the convoy. Unfortunately my camera gave up its ghost and did not catch any pictures during the drive but for some on my camera.
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subodh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 211 Thanked: 131 Times	Re: The Royal New Year Escape That looks really nice. Challenging nature in Man made machines How does one go about being part of these events? I presume these are by invitation only?
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19th January 2012, 19:55	#8
khan_sultan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,878 Thanked: 5,218 Times View My Garage	Re: The Royal New Year Escape Thanks Vinod for putting up this thread. We (BODA Gang) loved the experience and it was the BEST way to spend the new year holidays. I would highly recommend this ESCAPE to everyone -- as a family outing. The organization, route planning, execution was just too good.
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ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,467 Thanked: 1,871 Times View My Garage	Roll!!!! Hi Vinod, M&M Adventure is on a roll, Lovely pics and great initiative. Regards, Arka PS - Is the Roll-Cage on the Thar CRDe; ARAI & CMVR certified, and lastly scientifically engineered EDIT- Is it a portable bore well kit for desert expeditions?
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20th January 2012, 14:43	#13
subodh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 211 Thanked: 131 Times	I think we should have a different page where all the automotive events happening in the country are published. This way more people can become aware and not miss out on these kind of nice events. If I would have known about this one, I would have defiantly been part of it. Sadly will have to wait for one more year now I guess. Mods please take my suggestion in to consideration regarding the notice board for these kind of events.
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