First Long Trip!

saurabh711 · 19th April 2007, 12:53

Another thing is, as I would be in a TN registered vehicle, although I would not be entering Bangalore (would take the Link/Nice road), would there still be a problem in moving in Karnataka?

akroy · 19th April 2007, 14:30

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@akroy: Thanks, lunch would surely be at Kamat Lokaruchi now

What Road Atlas should I buy? Which would also be useful for my future trips?

Buy the Eicher Road Atlas 2007 one... it is good...

if u return via NH4, some food joints worth a visit:
1) Kamat Upachar - just before Kolar (on your left)
2) Woody's - just after Kolar bypass (on your right)
3) A1 Plaza - 10km after Palamner (on your right)

If in Madikeri, dont miss food in Hotel East End (it is very near to Raja's Seat)...

Abhi

akroy · 19th April 2007, 14:33

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Originally Posted by saurabh711

Another thing is, as I would be in a TN registered vehicle, although I would not be entering Bangalore (would take the Link/Nice road), would there still be a problem in moving in Karnataka?

no problem at all....Enjoy your drive...

Abhi

saurabh711 · 19th April 2007, 14:52

How about the Maps of India - CD ??

Maps Cd, India Maps Cd Download, Maps Cd Rom, Maps Image Cd Download, India Atlas on CD-ROM, India Maps on CD-ROM, Maps Of India Cd

I am getting it on discount at my office today, MRP is Rs 995/-. Getting 10% off on it. Is it a good buy? I do have a laptop.

Also, whats the cost of the Eicher Road Atlas 2007 ?

Thanks
Saurabh

hrag · 19th April 2007, 15:34

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Originally Posted by saurabh711

Another thing is, as I would be in a TN registered vehicle, although I would not be entering Bangalore (would take the Link/Nice road), would there still be a problem in moving in Karnataka?

Absolutely no problem. To be on the safe side, keep the fuel receipt for diesel filled in Chennai - that serves as proof of the vehicle being in TN till / on that date

Also, preserve the toll plaza receipts carefully.

The Eicher India road atlas costs around INR 320

saurabh711 · 19th April 2007, 15:39

I have not yet got my RC book :(. Should get it by next week early.

Can i still drive without it? I have all the other documents Insurance, Road Tax Receipt, Car bill etc.

akroy · 19th April 2007, 16:08

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Originally Posted by saurabh711

I am getting it on discount at my office today, MRP is Rs 995/-. Getting 10% off on it. Is it a good buy? I do have a laptop.

Also, whats the cost of the Eicher Road Atlas 2007 ?

Thanks
Saurabh

Why spend more...Eicher costs Rs 370 MRP....buy and enjoy...
Frankly speaking CDs are not always effective....you requrie a book which u can carry in ur travel and refer to it immediately when reqd to...

Dont think twice, if u dont have a Road Atlas, just buy Eicher -2007, dont buy the 2006 one as it had some mistakes which they have updated in 2007 version...

Abhi

saurabh711 · 19th April 2007, 16:41

@akroy: I'll chuck the CD then. Eicher Road atlas it is

akroy · 19th April 2007, 18:31

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Originally Posted by saurabh711

I have not yet got my RC book :(. Should get it by next week early.

Can i still drive without it? I have all the other documents Insurance, Road Tax Receipt, Car bill etc.

Yes you can but carry all the papers with you....which mentions that u have purchased the car recently....

Abhi

akroy · 19th April 2007, 18:34

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Originally Posted by saurabh711

@akroy: I'll chuck the CD then. Eicher Road atlas it is

Good Choice

Also dont forget to carry 2-3 umbrellas with you... It rains without notice in Coorg... Actually it is better to keep umbrella in your long drives....

Abhi

neoranjit · 19th April 2007, 19:17

Have fun on the trip.. I drove to Coorg couple of months back . I went to Mysore and then towards Nisargadama.The river cauvery flows through this place. In Kushal nagar , there is a tibetian settlement, which is a good place to go. However the roads in this direction were pretty bad.

Since this is a long weekend, am assuming you have your accomodation arranged. We went there on a long weekend too with no plans at all and had a tough time getting place to stay.

Also, to save as much as you can, suggest you refill at Hosur before entering Bangalore, ( if you are taking the Vellore - Krishnagiri route ) as fuel is 1-2 Rs more in Karnataka than TN.

Enjoy Maadi

vineethvazhayil · 19th April 2007, 22:22

i had been to coorg twice in the last one month, once en route to a home stay in siddapur, another time on my way to kasargod... weather is getting a little hostile now, not as cool as it could be, quite humid too...
In case you havent got any accomodation arranged, there are lot of home stays that are available...

saurabh711 · 1st May 2007, 18:45

Me back from the trip!

The drive after Mysore to Virajpet was so amazing! Travelogue and Pics coming soon

!!!

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saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Another thing is, as I would be in a TN registered vehicle, although I would not be entering Bangalore (would take the Link/Nice road), would there still be a problem in moving in Karnataka?
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saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	How about the Maps of India - CD ?? Maps Cd, India Maps Cd Download, Maps Cd Rom, Maps Image Cd Download, India Atlas on CD-ROM, India Maps on CD-ROM, Maps Of India Cd I am getting it on discount at my office today, MRP is Rs 995/-. Getting 10% off on it. Is it a good buy? I do have a laptop. Also, whats the cost of the Eicher Road Atlas 2007 ? Thanks Saurabh
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saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I have not yet got my RC book :(. Should get it by next week early. Can i still drive without it? I have all the other documents Insurance, Road Tax Receipt, Car bill etc.
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saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	@akroy: I'll chuck the CD then. Eicher Road atlas it is
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19th April 2007, 19:17	#26
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Have fun on the trip.. I drove to Coorg couple of months back . I went to Mysore and then towards Nisargadama.The river cauvery flows through this place. In Kushal nagar , there is a tibetian settlement, which is a good place to go. However the roads in this direction were pretty bad. Since this is a long weekend, am assuming you have your accomodation arranged. We went there on a long weekend too with no plans at all and had a tough time getting place to stay. Also, to save as much as you can, suggest you refill at Hosur before entering Bangalore, ( if you are taking the Vellore - Krishnagiri route ) as fuel is 1-2 Rs more in Karnataka than TN. Enjoy Maadi
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19th April 2007, 22:22	#27
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	i had been to coorg twice in the last one month, once en route to a home stay in siddapur, another time on my way to kasargod... weather is getting a little hostile now, not as cool as it could be, quite humid too... In case you havent got any accomodation arranged, there are lot of home stays that are available...
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1st May 2007, 18:45	#28
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Me back from the trip! The drive after Mysore to Virajpet was so amazing! Travelogue and Pics coming soon !!!
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