Himachal Pradesh by Winter

tsk1979 · 18th November 2008, 12:48

See.. I am there, and we may have mobike coming too. And then watashi too, 4-5 more BHPIANS and it will be a Mega meet!

mobike008 · 18th November 2008, 12:53

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

See.. I am there, and we may have mobike coming too. And then watashi too, 4-5 more BHPIANS and it will be a Mega meet!

It's not may but, will

My flight tickets are already booked. If i dont want to lose that money. I better be there. And, a meet in the hills is something we didnt have till now, i am guessing.

watashi75 · 18th November 2008, 14:47

Sounds like a good idea! We are going to be there between Dec 22 and Jan 2, give or take a couple of days.

Anybody else wants to "chill" out with us?

watashi75 · 26th November 2008, 12:31

I have almost convinced my wife for a road trip but she is not comfortable with the fact that it is just the two of us on such a long trip.

If anyone wants to accompany us in our car as a driver/passenger or in another car please do let us know. Luggage space will be a bit limited but we can drop you anywhere along Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra, Noida, Shimla route. We are planning to start on Dec 20th early morning but our dates are flexible.

The other option is to transport the car to Delhi. Will it be risky? Does anybody know of any good car carrier services in Hyderabad?

Rudra Sen · 26th November 2008, 12:36

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Originally Posted by watashi75

I have almost convinced my wife for a road trip but she is not comfortable with the fact that it is just the two of us on such a long trip.

There could be reasons. If she is not comfortable then don't take chance driving down.

tsk1979 · 26th November 2008, 12:38

The Nagpur bhopal stretch through mp is notorious for dacoits and crime. I suggest you listen to your wife, and plan a driving trip later.
Anyways, my plans stand cancelled, I get only one leave and Manali may be tough, so its either shoja or Narkanda... Decisions... Decisions

sudev · 26th November 2008, 12:39

About transporting vehicles check at local Maruti or Honda dealers. Since the trucks transporting incoming vehicles are usually returning empty they can give you best deals. However (and when there is not one) be aware that in case of Maruti trucks they will drop vehicle somewhere near Gurgaon. So make sure both you and tranporter are clear about this.
Should be reasonable safe as they are also transporting new vehicles in same. I know some guys have been using this method for transporting their rally vehicles to Delhi for the Desert Storm or Himalayan Raid.

watashi75 · 26th November 2008, 13:03

Thanks for that info sudev!

I was almost decided until you guys confused me again. Maybe I will take your advise and plan for a driving trip later. In that case I need to book my tickets in another day or two.

@tsk1979, don't tell me you were planning to drive to Manali through Jalori pass!

tsk1979 · 26th November 2008, 14:15

I was planning to go to Manali, spend 3 days, and then go to Jalori for couple of days. Now it seems I will just hit Jalori pass area, and skip manali.

mobike008 · 26th November 2008, 14:41

@Watashi, looks like the driving bug has really bitten you. Good thingy that your listening to your wife and travelling by a different means of transport.

My trip is finalized and i will be in Delhi & HP from Dec 23 to Jan 5th

I just need to decide do i stay for the first few days in Delhi and go to HP or other way round.

watashi75 · 26th November 2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by mobike008

@Watashi, looks like the driving bug has really bitten you. Good thingy that your listening to your wife and travelling by a different means of transport.

Well, driving gives a sense of control and freedom!

I listened to my wife and booked tickets to Delhi from Dec 20 to Jan 4. Rest is unplanned. If there is any TBHP HP meet let us know beforehand since we may not be accessing internet.

sudev · 26th November 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by watashi75

Well, driving gives a sense of control and freedom!

With you.

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I listened to my wife and ....

Joru ka gulham 8-)
Like most of us....

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If there is any TBHP HP meet let us know beforehand since we may not be accessing internet.

Internet cafe's abound all over Himachal.

watashi75 · 26th November 2008, 16:39

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Originally Posted by sudev

Internet cafe's abound all over Himachal.

I did not mean in that sense. We want to avoid mails and internet for these 2 weeks!

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Originally Posted by sudev

Joru ka gulham 8-)
Like most of us....

No comments on that! Actually wife is pretty supportive and we have already done couple of long trips in the last one year. But a 4000+ km trip does seem a little daunting, unless you happen to be hvkumar or sudev! :-/

mobike008 · 26th November 2008, 17:30

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Originally Posted by watashi75

Well, driving gives a sense of control and freedom!

I listened to my wife and booked tickets to Delhi from Dec 20 to Jan 4. Rest is unplanned. If there is any TBHP HP meet let us know beforehand since we may not be accessing internet.

Will PM you my contact info before we leave for the holiday

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Originally Posted by watashi75

I did not mean in that sense. We want to avoid mails and internet for these 2 weeks!No comments on that! Actually wife is pretty supportive and we have already done couple of long trips in the last one year. But a 4000+ km trip does seem a little daunting, unless you happen to be hvkumar or sudev! :-/

oh boy! i am with you. I am going to switch off my phone and try my best not to go near a computer screen this entire trip

watashi75 · 26th November 2008, 17:46

@mobike008, will PM you my contact and itinerary once they are finalized.

18th November 2008, 12:48	#46
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,718 Thanked: 22,833 Times View My Garage	See.. I am there, and we may have mobike coming too. And then watashi too, 4-5 more BHPIANS and it will be a Mega meet!
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18th November 2008, 14:47	#48
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	Sounds like a good idea! We are going to be there between Dec 22 and Jan 2, give or take a couple of days. Anybody else wants to "chill" out with us?
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26th November 2008, 12:31	#49
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	I have almost convinced my wife for a road trip but she is not comfortable with the fact that it is just the two of us on such a long trip. If anyone wants to accompany us in our car as a driver/passenger or in another car please do let us know. Luggage space will be a bit limited but we can drop you anywhere along Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra, Noida, Shimla route. We are planning to start on Dec 20th early morning but our dates are flexible. The other option is to transport the car to Delhi. Will it be risky? Does anybody know of any good car carrier services in Hyderabad?
	() Thanks

26th November 2008, 12:38	#51
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,718 Thanked: 22,833 Times View My Garage	The Nagpur bhopal stretch through mp is notorious for dacoits and crime. I suggest you listen to your wife, and plan a driving trip later. Anyways, my plans stand cancelled, I get only one leave and Manali may be tough, so its either shoja or Narkanda... Decisions... Decisions
	() Thanks

26th November 2008, 12:39	#52
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	About transporting vehicles check at local Maruti or Honda dealers. Since the trucks transporting incoming vehicles are usually returning empty they can give you best deals. However (and when there is not one) be aware that in case of Maruti trucks they will drop vehicle somewhere near Gurgaon. So make sure both you and tranporter are clear about this. Should be reasonable safe as they are also transporting new vehicles in same. I know some guys have been using this method for transporting their rally vehicles to Delhi for the Desert Storm or Himalayan Raid.
	() Thanks

26th November 2008, 13:03	#53
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	Thanks for that info sudev! I was almost decided until you guys confused me again. Maybe I will take your advise and plan for a driving trip later. In that case I need to book my tickets in another day or two. @tsk1979, don't tell me you were planning to drive to Manali through Jalori pass!
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26th November 2008, 14:15	#54
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,718 Thanked: 22,833 Times View My Garage	I was planning to go to Manali, spend 3 days, and then go to Jalori for couple of days. Now it seems I will just hit Jalori pass area, and skip manali.
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26th November 2008, 14:41	#55
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,717 Thanked: 14,917 Times View My Garage	@Watashi, looks like the driving bug has really bitten you. Good thingy that your listening to your wife and travelling by a different means of transport. My trip is finalized and i will be in Delhi & HP from Dec 23 to Jan 5th I just need to decide do i stay for the first few days in Delhi and go to HP or other way round.
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26th November 2008, 17:46	#60
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	@mobike008, will PM you my contact and itinerary once they are finalized.
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