Sharavathi Valley 4 WD cum trekking

dwaraka · 27th July 2010, 20:46

I waited for whole two days to see some body will start this thread. Here I start.

MP Sreenivasan, our veteran jeeper a few weeks ago called to say sharavathi valley drive it's time. With monsoon prevailing, trails should be challenging enough for 4WD. Initial response was overwhelming with atleast 12 offroaders confirming. But over period interest fizzled out and left with following names and last minute addition of Sharath a.k.a. Samurai and Sachin Karkera from Udupi. The event was planned for 24th and 25th July.

MP Sreenivasan - Armada
Jammy Anand - MM540
Dwarak - No vehicle
Andy a.k.a. Haryali Anand - MM Pickup + his friend
Sharath Shetty (Samurai) - Jeep
Sachin Karkera - Gypsy King

We travelled from Bangalore on 23rd evening separately between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. All reached Sagara, Shimoga District about 380 kms between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on 24th July. Freshened up and had breakfast, got ready for the day at 9 a.m. We all waited for Sharath and sachin to come. Got call that they reached Sagara at around 10 a.m. ( think so, If I am not correct please do so). Reached randezous to join sam and sachin.

The trails included cutting down the trees fallen on road and clearing the track.

I leave the story writing to experts, as I am no good.

http://picasaweb.google.com/dwarakst...61782471575602

Samurai · 27th July 2010, 23:35

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

I waited for whole two days to see some body will start this thread. Here I start.

Guru, I need to finish the AKC report before I take up the next one.

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

All reached Sagara, Shimoga District about 380 kms between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on 24th July. Freshened up and had breakfast, got ready for the day at 9 a.m. We all waited for Sharath and sachin to come. Got call that they reached Sagara at around 10 a.m.

Hey no, we never planned to come to Sagara. We were supposed to reach Biligar at 10:30AM, but reached at 11AM and waited forever. You guys finally came at 1PM.

Grace · 27th July 2010, 23:48

"Andy a.k.a. Haryali Anand - MM Pickup + his friend"

Thy handle is Grace on this page.

But please call me Andy.

Hey sharath san,

I was looking forward to meet up with you. Look forward to getting a mention in your fabulous threads of travelogue. Hopefully I did something out of ordinary. Awaiting your detailed report on this.

Warm Regards
Andy

mjothi · 27th July 2010, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Grace

"Andy a.k.a. Haryali Anand - MM Pickup + his friend"

Thy handle is Grace on this page.

But please call me Andy.

But what to do.. We know you by the 2nd part

Ok ok..

Dwarak Sir, one more OTR? So, seems you guys head out for almost every weekend. Jai ho monsoon

starter · 28th July 2010, 08:23

Seems like it was an awesome trip Dwarak Sir. Pictures show that the place was beautiful. Nice to see Jammy, after a long time.
Waiting for Sharath's trip log.
Cheers,
Deepak

Grace · 28th July 2010, 12:13

But what to do.. We know you by the 2nd part

Ok ok..

MJothi,
People should be prosecuted for only 'talking about acquiring a jeep' and not actually acquiring it.

When is your jeep gonna come or would you continue to remain an armchair offroader. These days we don't see you coming to our OTRs- Akhir kyun?

BTW, I bought another Jeep, MM540DP4WD. Right now gone for painting.
Hope to see you in forthcoming OTRs, we have a dedicated jeeper and travalogue writer in Samu san and we need a dedicated photographer like you.

Warm Regards
Andy

Jaggu · 28th July 2010, 12:27

Bad timing for me, i had some unavoidable stuff on Friday evening that i had to miss this trip. :(

Com'on guys where are the pictures and reports???

catchkumar · 29th July 2010, 15:33

Folks,
Can't wait anymore to see more of this trip. Please post more pictures.
Awaiting the master story teller (San Samurai) :-) to weave his magic.

dwaraka · 30th July 2010, 20:58

Here are my part of the pictures

Picasa Web Albums - Dwarakanath - Malnad-OTR230710

ampere · 30th July 2010, 21:06

Classic snaps! The best is madam wading through the stream.
That shows grit!

dwaraka · 30th July 2010, 21:12

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Originally Posted by ampere

Classic snaps! The best is madam wading through the stream.
That shows grit!

That's Nidhi, one of our jeeper. She is testing how deep the water crossing to take jeeps. We had to abandon the plan since, water was very swift. It could have swept the jeep.

Samurai · 1st August 2010, 11:52

I have finally finished the AKC report. Now I can slowly take up this. Keep in mind I have lots of photographs to process first, before I can write the report around it.

NIP · 13th August 2010, 11:15

Report plz Mr.Suzuki Samurai

27th July 2010, 20:46	#1
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	I waited for whole two days to see some body will start this thread. Here I start. MP Sreenivasan, our veteran jeeper a few weeks ago called to say sharavathi valley drive it's time. With monsoon prevailing, trails should be challenging enough for 4WD. Initial response was overwhelming with atleast 12 offroaders confirming. But over period interest fizzled out and left with following names and last minute addition of Sharath a.k.a. Samurai and Sachin Karkera from Udupi. The event was planned for 24th and 25th July. MP Sreenivasan - Armada Jammy Anand - MM540 Dwarak - No vehicle Andy a.k.a. Haryali Anand - MM Pickup + his friend Sharath Shetty (Samurai) - Jeep Sachin Karkera - Gypsy King We travelled from Bangalore on 23rd evening separately between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. All reached Sagara, Shimoga District about 380 kms between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on 24th July. Freshened up and had breakfast, got ready for the day at 9 a.m. We all waited for Sharath and sachin to come. Got call that they reached Sagara at around 10 a.m. ( think so, If I am not correct please do so). Reached randezous to join sam and sachin. The trails included cutting down the trees fallen on road and clearing the track. I leave the story writing to experts, as I am no good. http://picasaweb.google.com/dwarakst...61782471575602 Last edited by Samurai : 27th July 2010 at 23:37.
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27th July 2010, 23:48	#3
Grace BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 168 Times	"Andy a.k.a. Haryali Anand - MM Pickup + his friend" Thy handle is Grace on this page. But please call me Andy. Hey sharath san, I was looking forward to meet up with you. Look forward to getting a mention in your fabulous threads of travelogue. Hopefully I did something out of ordinary. Awaiting your detailed report on this. Warm Regards Andy Last edited by Jaggu : 28th July 2010 at 12:26. Reason: Back to back posts, please use multi quote (Quote +) instead or EDIT the original post. Thanks
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28th July 2010, 08:23	#5
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	Seems like it was an awesome trip Dwarak Sir. Pictures show that the place was beautiful. Nice to see Jammy, after a long time. Waiting for Sharath's trip log. Cheers, Deepak
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28th July 2010, 12:13	#6
Grace BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 168 Times	But what to do.. We know you by the 2nd part Ok ok.. MJothi, People should be prosecuted for only 'talking about acquiring a jeep' and not actually acquiring it. When is your jeep gonna come or would you continue to remain an armchair offroader. These days we don't see you coming to our OTRs- Akhir kyun? BTW, I bought another Jeep, MM540DP4WD. Right now gone for painting. Hope to see you in forthcoming OTRs, we have a dedicated jeeper and travalogue writer in Samu san and we need a dedicated photographer like you. Warm Regards Andy
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28th July 2010, 12:27	#7
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Bad timing for me, i had some unavoidable stuff on Friday evening that i had to miss this trip. :( Com'on guys where are the pictures and reports???
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29th July 2010, 15:33	#8
catchkumar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 50 Times	Folks, Can't wait anymore to see more of this trip. Please post more pictures. Awaiting the master story teller (San Samurai) :-) to weave his magic.
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30th July 2010, 20:58	#9
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Here are my part of the pictures Picasa Web Albums - Dwarakanath - Malnad-OTR230710
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30th July 2010, 21:06	#10
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,944 Times View My Garage	Classic snaps! The best is madam wading through the stream. That shows grit!
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1st August 2010, 11:52	#12
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,604 Times View My Garage	I have finally finished the AKC report. Now I can slowly take up this. Keep in mind I have lots of photographs to process first, before I can write the report around it.
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13th August 2010, 11:15	#13
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Report plz Mr.Suzuki Samurai
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