[RSUDARSANAN]

Strictly for those who Live to Drive:

How: Re. 2013 Team-BHP Bangalore Overnight Meet / 8 Jan 2013 / Post # 59

Originally Posted by KarthikK

...We can have a first-time-ever car photoshoot on a..... beach!

Nice thought, I thought; putting two (thoughts) and two together... and voila:

Hark ye fellow BHPians, presenting ~

What: Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_JAicfqieM

"Just what the doctor ordered" ?

So, we have the drive; have you 'got bhp' ??

When: 15/16 Feb 2014

Family / friends / significant other are welcome

The drive: http://goo.gl/maps/WBJp3 or alternatively http://goo.gl/maps/Ns1bf (NH209)

Accommodation: http://kanakabeachhouse.com/ and http://ayurvedaresort.co.in/

Both these bungalows are close by on the same road overlooking the same beach. Being beach located accommodation, hence limited room inventory.

14 dbl rooms blocked

Therefore, only confirmed participants, on first-come, first-served, please.
No tentatives, thanks for your understanding.

In the event of an over subscription, will arrange town accomodation.

Tariff: *estimated Rs. 2000/- average per person per night on twin-sharing basis, plan: bed, dinner & breakfast

*estimated because rooms have different tariff based on category.

Itinerary -15 Feb:

6.00 -6.30 am: “Hi” @ Mysore –Nice Rd Jn.
000 km 6.30 am: depart
060 km 7.30-8.30 am breakfast break @ McD
157 km 10.30-11.00 am refreshment break @ Cafe Coorg, Hunsur;
225 km 12.30-1.30 pm lunch break @ Virajpet
266 km 2.30-3.00 pm refreshment break @ Iritty
308 km 4.30 pm arr Kannur check in to resort

16 Feb:
000 km 9.30 am: depart after check-out
020 km 10.30 -11.30 am photoshoot @ drive in beach
030 km 12.00 - 1.00 pm lunch break @ Paris Residency, Telicherry - famous for it's biriyani
110 km 3.00 - 3.30 pm refreshment break @ Century Grand Hotel, Manathawady
190 km 5.30 - 6.00 pm : tea break @ Cafe Coorg, Hunsur
300 km 8.00 - 9.00 pm dinner @ 67 Milestone KFC/Indradhanush
350 km 10.00 pm “Bye” @ Mysore –Nice Rd Jn

Suggestions to enhance the above itinerary, most welcome.

Setting the ball rolling...

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan

[Latheesh]

Ohh..That video do not do justice. This beach is awesome, it is just 15 min away from my home.

If you really want to enjoy, hit the beach by 6.30 AM and have fun and photo shoot.

[KarthikK]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

Strictly for those who Live to Drive:

Adding my name to the list , will be joined by a friend

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)

[laluks]

If its Muzhuppilangad beach any day I am in
As on date those days are fine for me

Had some fun there last December

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhclQH57rE4

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)

[rocky080]

I am in tentatively.

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)

Tentative:
1. Rocky080(Elantra/Xylo)

Also, Adding my contribution to the thread from our last visit in 2012.

My ride

Raj.Barcode's I20

My ride again

[RSUDARSANAN]

Accomodation update:

First week of Jan 2014, board and lodging charges averaged across confirmed members would be collected to settle the accomodation account.

Kanaka Beach House has blocked 7 rooms for us till 14 Jan '14 without any earnest money deposit.

Asokam Beach Resort asked me to put my money where my mouth is to confirm the booking (no blocking).
Consequently, as a measure of abundant precaution, have booked online and secured 6 rooms.

FYI, relevant correspondence, copy-pasted:

Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:26:56 +0530
Subject: Re: Tentative reservation 15/16 Feb., 2014 - full house
From: info@kanakabeachhouse.com
To: rsudarsanan@hotmail.com

Hi

Sending our tariff :
We have 7 air conditioned rooms. Out of that 2 rooms are Deluxe A/C and 5 rooms are standard A/C.
Deluxe A/C rooms : 3500+12.5%tax
Standard A/C: 2750 + 12.5%tax
This includes breakfast.
Extra person is charged Rs.500/
For all the 7 rooms rent will be Rs.20750 + 2593.75 ( 12.5% tax) = Rs.23343.75/ per night.
50% of the amount should be paid in advance to confirm your booking.
(We will block the rooms for you till 2nd week of January 2014)
Thanks and regards
Neetha Jeej


KANAKA BEACH HOUSE

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From: noreply@eglobe-solutions.com
To: rsudarsanan@hotmail.com
CC: info@ayurvedaresort.co.in
Subject: Confirmed :: ASHK-11200502413 :: Asokam Beach Resort, Kannur, India
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 12:56:14 +0530

HOTEL RESERVATION AT AYURVEDARESORT.CO.IN

Dear R SUDARSANAN,
Thank you for your online hotel reservation at AYURVEDARESORT.CO.IN.
Your Booking is Confirmed.
Please take a printout of this voucher and present it to the hotel at the time of check-in.
Reference Number: ASHK-11200502413

HOTEL: Asokam Beach Resort
Beach Road, Payyambalam, KANNUR
Kannur 670 008
ROOM DETAILS
Room Type: Superior AC Sea View Room
(Sea view room on first floor with King-Size bed, Extra bed facility, Satellite TV, Air condition, Wi-fi broadband, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

Room Type: Superior AC Sea View Room
(Sea view room on first floor with King-Size bed, Extra bed facility, Satellite TV, Air condition, Wi-fi broadband, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

Room Type: Deluxe AC Sea Front Room
(Sea front room on ground floor with King-Size bed, Extra bed facility, Satellite TV, Air condition, Wi-fi broadband, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

Room Type: Standard AC Sea Front Room
(Sea front room on ground floor with Queen-Size bed, Satellite TV, Air condition, Wi-fi broadband, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

Room Type: Non AC Sea Front Room
(Sea front room on ground floor with Queen-Size bed, private beach facing balcony, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Wi-Fi available at common area. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

Room Type: Non AC Sea Front Room
(Sea front room on ground floor with Queen-Size bed, private beach facing balcony, attached bath, running hot and cold water. Wi-Fi available at common area. Tariff inclusive of Complimentary breakfast.)
Number of Rooms: 1
Total # Persons: 2 adult, 0 children (aged 5 to 12 yrs), 0 children (below 5 years)

STAY DETAILS
Check In: Feb 15, 2014
Check Out: Feb 16, 2014

Reservation and cancellation policies

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel directly.
Room Tariff mentioned is on double occupancy inclusive of complimentary South Indian breakfast. Addln person above 10 yrs 25% extra on tariff chargeable by the hotel directly. Please provide a Photo ID card at Check-in. In case, check-in is denied due to lack of required documents, you cannot claim for the refund & the booking will be considered as NO SHOW. Special Requests are subject to availability and may be chargeable. Booking is not transferable without written consent from "Hotel". Rights of admission reserved.

Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled before 30 days--------: 85% refund.
If cancelled before 15-30 days----: 80% refund.
If cancelled before 07-15 days----: No refund. Booking can be postponed subject to availability.
If cancelled less than 07 days-----: No refund.
No Show / Early Check Out--------: No refund.
No refund for bookings made on supplement charged dates (Dec 15 to Jan 15).
We as a merchant shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of the decline of authorization for any Transaction, on Account of the Cardholder having exceeded the preset limit mutually agreed by us with our acquiring bank from time to time
Your Credit card will be charged as ASOKAM BEACH RESORT

Contact Us at :
Ashokam Beach Resort, Beach Road, Payyambalam Kannur, Kerala (North), India (South) 670 008
Ph: +91-944-6070-373

[r0ckstar.1]

It will be a first time for me to get into a t-BHP tour. The first post says 15/16 Feb and the later post confirms accommodation for Jan. I am guessing Jan is the correct date. Can you please confirm? Cheers.

[Diesel_convert]

It's Feb 15 and 16th.

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by r0ckstar.1

It will be a first time for me to get into a t-BHP tour. The first post says 15/16 Feb and the later post confirms accommodation for Jan. I am guessing Jan is the correct date. Can you please confirm? Cheers.

Originally Posted by Diesel_convert

It's Feb 15 and 16th.

"Jan is not the correct date"

Diesel_convert is right. The trip is on Feb 15 and 16th as per itinerary.

The later post:
"First week of Jan 2014, board and lodging charges averaged across confirmed members would be collected to settle the accomodation account."
pertains to payment of resort accommodation charges.

Trust this clarifies.

[krish3]

I am in tentatively, and my wife will also be accompanying me. Will confirm by next week.

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)

Tentative:
1. Rocky080(Elantra/Xylo)
2. krish3 + 1 (Getz CRDi)

[r0ckstar.1]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

"Jan is not the correct date"

Diesel_convert is right. The trip is on Feb 15 and 16th as per itinerary.

Trust this clarifies.

Thanks for the clarification. Shall confirm after discussing with the home ministry . This date suits better.

Hello all,

Just a query, we are staying in the resort for just about 18 hours, can we not do a night journey one way?

I would like to register as tentative, will get my wife.
.... can we get kids? 10-12 years aged?
please let me know....

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)

Tentative:
1. Rocky080(Elantra/Xylo)
2. krish3 + 1 (Getz CRDi)
3. shiMshumAra + 1 + 3 kids (Scorpio or i10)

[dhanushmenon]

Feb 15- 16 looks tight for me.
The first three weeks of Feb I am already booked due professional commitments.
However, if the tide turns, I am definitely in.

Therefore, adding my name as tentative

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)

Tentative:
1. Rocky080(Elantra/Xylo)
2. krish3 + 1 (Getz CRDi)
3. shiMshumAra + 1 + 3 kids (Scorpio or i10)
4. dhanushmenon +1+ 2 kids (XUV 500)

[BackInTheFold]

First of all - thanks for organizing this! Think we can make this one - looks exciting.

I noticed that the rates for the Ashokam rooms are not mentioned. If it is not complicating things, could you please put us down for an A/C room with a king-size bed in any of the hotels?

Confirmed:
1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D)
2. KarthikK + 1 (Linea T-Jet)
3. laluks (Civic/Swift)
4. BackInTheFold + 1 + 1 4-year-old kid (Laura).

Tentative:
1. Rocky080(Elantra/Xylo)
2. krish3 + 1 (Getz CRDi)
3. shiMshumAra + 1 + 3 kids (Scorpio or i10)
4. dhanushmenon +1+ 2 kids (XUV 500)

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by shimshumara

Hello all,

Just a query, we are staying in the resort for just about 18 hours, can we not do a night journey one way?

I would like to register as tentative, will get my wife.
.... can we get kids? 10-12 years aged?
please let me know....

Night journey not contemplated, so as to enjoy the vistas en route and to have suitable comfort stops.
The drive is open to families and kids of all ages are welcome .