Hello Team-BHP!

pritamps · 4th April 2021, 07:54

Hi guys,

I'm Pritam - almost 37 years old as I write this. I was born and brought up in Bangalore. I studied and worked in the US for a while, then I quit my job to travel. I backpacked and hiked across Europe and South America.

Then, I came back to India and travelled by motorcycle (a rock solid Thunderbird 350) for two years.

Now, me and my partner bought a 2013/14 Renault Duster 1.5 Diesel, and we are planning to take off across India in it.

Looking forward to sharing and learning from all you amazing guys here!

-Pritam

ampere · 4th April 2021, 08:00

Thats some intro! We need to hear more of all your stories especially South America.

Welcome again and see you around!

Akshay6988 · 4th April 2021, 10:58

Welcome to the forum, Pritam ! You seem to be a globetrotter, looking forward for your travelogues on Europe and South America.

911CarerraS · 4th April 2021, 19:49

Welcome to the family, Pritam

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We wish you many happy miles and times. Hoping to read your travel threads soon

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TrackDay · 4th April 2021, 23:48

Welcome to the Forum Mr. Pritam.

From your intro I feel like you will be posting some interesting travelogues and pictures since you travel a lot. Please do post of your previous journeys too

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Originally Posted by pritamps

Now, me and my partner bought a 2013/14 Renault Duster 1.5 Diesel, and we are planning to take off across India in it.

When I read about the Duster and Across India journey, this song from the movie '96' came into my mind, where the lead character takes off across India. Best of luck, drive safe and do post pictures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LD30ChPsSs

Sheel · 5th April 2021, 09:01

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Originally Posted by pritamps

I backpacked and hiked across Europe and South America.

Then, I came back to India and travelled by motorcycle (a rock solid Thunderbird 350) for two years.

Now, me and my partner bought a 2013/14 Renault Duster 1.5 Diesel, and we are planning to take off across India in it.

Wow!

These stories will make for interesting reads & I would look forward to it.

The current Covid situation is sad for travelers, you never know where you would be forced to quarantine, hope the situation improves.

All the best for your travel plans, please keep up this spirit

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pritamps · 7th April 2021, 07:44

Thank you all! We plan to leave on Apr 14... Have to deal with all the Covid Restrictions -- get tested many times, get quarantined somewhere else, in addition to an actually dangerous disease

It took many months to decide we can't wait longer. We plan take it as it comes

I will post for help soon, and travelogues of course!

4th April 2021, 07:54	#1
pritamps Newbie Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 12 Times	Hello Team-BHP! Hi guys, I'm Pritam - almost 37 years old as I write this. I was born and brought up in Bangalore. I studied and worked in the US for a while, then I quit my job to travel. I backpacked and hiked across Europe and South America. Then, I came back to India and travelled by motorcycle (a rock solid Thunderbird 350) for two years. Now, me and my partner bought a 2013/14 Renault Duster 1.5 Diesel, and we are planning to take off across India in it. Looking forward to sharing and learning from all you amazing guys here! -Pritam
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4th April 2021, 08:00	#2
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,940 Times View My Garage	Re: Hello Team-BHP! Thats some intro! We need to hear more of all your stories especially South America. Welcome again and see you around!
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Akshay6988 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 405 Thanked: 2,263 Times	Re: Hello Team-BHP! Welcome to the forum, Pritam ! You seem to be a globetrotter, looking forward for your travelogues on Europe and South America.
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911CarerraS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: 113 Times	Re: Hello Team-BHP! Welcome to the family, Pritam . We wish you many happy miles and times. Hoping to read your travel threads soon . Last edited by Sheel : 5th April 2021 at 08:58. Reason: Please punctuate where required. Thanks.
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7th April 2021, 07:44	#7
pritamps Newbie Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Hello Team-BHP! Thank you all! We plan to leave on Apr 14... Have to deal with all the Covid Restrictions -- get tested many times, get quarantined somewhere else, in addition to an actually dangerous disease It took many months to decide we can't wait longer. We plan take it as it comes I will post for help soon, and travelogues of course!
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