Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015

RSUDARSANAN · 24th January 2015, 10:05

When: 21/22 February 2015
Where: Coromandel coast (TN)
Why: For some sun, sand and surf...

Family / friends / significant other are welcome

The drive: Onward - http://goo.gl/maps/Zzwj2 ; Return - http://goo.gl/maps/BSPfe

*Accomodation: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-mamallapuram
12 double rooms (Pool view Chalets) blocked till 09 Feb.,'15.

No tentatives, please; thanks for your understanding.

Tariff: *estimated Rs. 7,000/- average per person per night on twin-sharing basis, plan: bed, breakfast, two lunches & dinner

Itinerary - 21 Feb:

6.30 -6.45 am: “Hi” opp. ITI Dooravaninagar, on the service road, immediately after descending suspension bridge.

000 km 6.45 am: depart
036 km 7.15-8.00 am breakfast break @ Kamat Upachar/CCD
160 km 10.00- 10.30 am comfort stop - CCD, Chittoor
250 km 12.30 - 13.30 pm lunch stop ~ http://www.grthotels.com/kanchipuram
320 km 3.00 pm arrive Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram

8.00 pm Dinner

22 Feb:

1.00 pm Lunch

000 km 2.30 pm depart Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram
135 km 5.00-5.45 pm tea ~ http://www.grthotels.com/vellore
320 km 9.00-9.45 pm dinner (optional) & "Bye" ~ http://www.rameehotelsindia.com/gues...ore-hotel.aspx
350 km 10.30 pm arrive Bangalore

As usual, first off the block

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan - 320d

tilt · 24th January 2015, 11:51

Ravi, the CCD you linked to (on the onward leg) is incorrect as far as description goes. As I pointed out in the earlier BANs trip, this one IS NOT the one attached to the HP station. This is a standalone CCD at the Tirupati turn-off (comes on our Right as we ap-proach the Tirupati turn-off). The one attached to the HP station is around 8 to 10 kms BEFORE this one (and comes on our Left).

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRDi

Cheers

zebo · 24th January 2015, 12:11

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi

KarthikK · 24th January 2015, 13:26

Long time since the Wayanad trip, long overdue trip

. Confirming my participation with a friend accompanying in his own car

1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi
4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster

RSUDARSANAN · 24th January 2015, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilt

Ravi, the CCD you linked to (on the onward leg) is incorrect as far as description goes. This is a standalone CCD at the Tirupati turn-off (comes on our Right as we approach the Tirupati turn-off). The one attached to the HP station is around 8 to 10 kms BEFORE this one (and comes on our Left).

Mohan, in Google maps, when "coffee cafe day chittoor" is inserted in "Add destination" that is what pops up.

Description notwithstanding, that is the standalone CCD, at the Tirupati turn-off, picked randomly as a comfort stop.

Nevertheless, we could stop at the earlier CCD, attached to the HP station, instead of this one, since it is conveniently on the left too

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mpksuhas · 24th January 2015, 14:49

Damn. Going to miss this meet too. Had made another plan for 21 FEB (Aero India)

Dr.AD · 27th January 2015, 11:15

I have been really looking forward to this trip, especially since I missed the last couple of trips. Thanks a lot RSudarsanan for organizing this.

I am in :-)

Here is the updated confirmed list:

1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi
4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster
5. Dr.AD - SX4

Mr.Boss · 27th January 2015, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

21 Feb:
3.00 pm arrive Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram
8.00 pm Dinner
22 Feb:1.00 pm Lunch

Is there any event / sight seeing planned? If so, I may join for few hours.

Thumping Soul · 27th January 2015, 17:33

Hi,

Is it possible to stay at some other place, since Radisson Blu is quite costly for me. Or else, i will have to give it a miss once again.

Regards
Saurav

RSUDARSANAN · 27th January 2015, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Is there any event / sight seeing planned? If so, I may join for few hours.

On 21st, after an exhilarating drive and post check-in, a fairly good guess would be that us land lubbers would head to the water body of choice - sea or pool till 7.30 pm.

Then over to the dinner meet at 8.00 pm. Beverage laced light hearted banter over munchies would precede the main repast

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On 22nd, once done with breakfast, 10 am - 1.00 pm is open to sightseeing. Shore temple and any other within the three hour time frame.

Suggestions welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumping Soul

Hi,

Is it possible to stay at some other place, since Radisson Blu is quite costly for me. Or else, i will have to give it a miss once again.

Regards
Saurav

Checking out what best can be done. Will revert in the next 48 hours

Mr.Boss · 27th January 2015, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

On 22nd, once done with breakfast, 10 am - 1.00 pm is open to sightseeing. Shore temple and any other within the three hour time frame.

Suggestions welcome.

Count me for this 3 hour meet.

1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi
4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster
5. Dr.AD - SX4

Chennai Members (22nd Feb 10:00~13:00 Site seeing)
1. Mr.Boss - Sunny

Shore temple, Pancha Rathas, shopping around should easily consume 3 hours. Or we can have a short drive (16km) to Sadras Fort (if it is 'OK' for everyone)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadras
http://travel.bhushavali.com/2014/01...amil-nadu.html

RSUDARSANAN · 28th January 2015, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumping Soul

Hi,

Is it possible to stay at some other place, since Radisson Blu is quite costly for me. Or else, i will have to give it a miss once again.

Regards
Saurav

Got a quote for triple share at the Radisson which results in a saving of 1k per head.
If staying elsewhere, joining us for dinner/lunch would be Rs. 1500/- per meal. You would need to mix and match to suit your budget.

Thumping Soul · 28th January 2015, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

Got a quote for triple share at the Radisson which results in a saving of 1k per head.
If staying elsewhere, joining us for dinner/lunch would be Rs. 1500/- per meal. You would need to mix and match to suit your budget.

Thanks Sudarsan Sir! Still doesn't match my pocket. Will join you guys for some other meet.

Regards
Saurav

KiloAlpha · 30th January 2015, 10:50

I am in as well.

Updated confirmed list:
1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi
4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster
5. Dr.AD - SX4
6. KiloAlpha +1 - Ford Figo

Diesel_convert · 7th February 2015, 11:27

I am in as well.

Updated confirmed list:
1. RSudarsanan - 320d
2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD
3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi
4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster
5. Dr.AD - SX4
6. KiloAlpha +1 - Ford Figo
7. Diesel_convert +1 - Rapid

24th January 2015, 10:05	#1
RSUDARSANAN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 729 Times	Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 When: 21/22 February 2015 Where: Coromandel coast (TN) Why: For some sun, sand and surf... Family / friends / significant other are welcome The drive: Onward - http://goo.gl/maps/Zzwj2 ; Return - http://goo.gl/maps/BSPfe Accomodation: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-mamallapuram 12 double rooms (Pool view Chalets) blocked till 09 Feb.,'15. No tentatives, please; thanks for your understanding. Tariff:* estimated Rs. 7,000/- average per person per night on twin-sharing basis, plan: bed, breakfast, two lunches & dinner Itinerary* - 21 Feb: 6.30 -6.45 am: “Hi” opp. ITI Dooravaninagar, on the service road, immediately after descending suspension bridge. 000 km 6.45 am: depart 036 km 7.15-8.00 am breakfast break @ Kamat Upachar/CCD 160 km 10.00- 10.30 am comfort stop - CCD, Chittoor 250 km 12.30 - 13.30 pm lunch stop ~ http://www.grthotels.com/kanchipuram 320 km 3.00 pm arrive Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram 8.00 pm Dinner 22 Feb: 1.00 pm Lunch 000 km 2.30 pm depart Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort, Mamallapuram 135 km 5.00-5.45 pm tea ~ http://www.grthotels.com/vellore 320 km 9.00-9.45 pm dinner (optional) & "Bye" ~ http://www.rameehotelsindia.com/gues...ore-hotel.aspx 350 km 10.30 pm arrive Bangalore As usual, first off the block Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d
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24th January 2015, 11:51	#2
tilt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada / B'lore Posts: 801 Thanked: 2,818 Times	re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 Ravi, the CCD you linked to (on the onward leg) is incorrect as far as description goes. As I pointed out in the earlier BANs trip, this one IS NOT the one attached to the HP station. This is a standalone CCD at the Tirupati turn-off (comes on our Right as we ap-proach the Tirupati turn-off). The one attached to the HP station is around 8 to 10 kms BEFORE this one (and comes on our Left). Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRDi Cheers Last edited by tilt : 24th January 2015 at 11:57.
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24th January 2015, 12:11	#3
zebo BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 184 Thanked: 180 Times	Confirmed: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD 3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi Last edited by zebo : 24th January 2015 at 12:13.
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24th January 2015, 13:26	#4
KarthikK Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,539 Thanked: 10,545 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 Long time since the Wayanad trip, long overdue trip . Confirming my participation with a friend accompanying in his own car 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD 3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi 4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster Last edited by KarthikK : 24th January 2015 at 13:36.
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24th January 2015, 14:49	#6
mpksuhas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KA03/KL11 Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 7,341 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 Damn. Going to miss this meet too. Had made another plan for 21 FEB (Aero India)
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27th January 2015, 11:15	#7
Dr.AD Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore/Pune Posts: 1,803 Thanked: 18,628 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 I have been really looking forward to this trip, especially since I missed the last couple of trips. Thanks a lot RSudarsanan for organizing this. I am in :-) Here is the updated confirmed list: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD 3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi 4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster 5. Dr.AD - SX4
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27th January 2015, 17:33	#9
Thumping Soul BHPian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186 Thanked: 157 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 Hi, Is it possible to stay at some other place, since Radisson Blu is quite costly for me. Or else, i will have to give it a miss once again. Regards Saurav
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30th January 2015, 10:50	#14
KiloAlpha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cubicle Posts: 1,605 Thanked: 3,002 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 I am in as well. Updated confirmed list: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD 3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi 4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster 5. Dr.AD - SX4 6. KiloAlpha +1 - Ford Figo
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7th February 2015, 11:27	#15
Diesel_convert BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 158 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet @ Mamallapuram: 21/22 February, 2015 I am in as well. Updated confirmed list: 1. RSudarsanan - 320d 2. tilt + 1 - i20 CRD 3. zebo + 2 + .25 - GT Tdi 4. KarthikK + 1 - Linea T-Jet + Duster 5. Dr.AD - SX4 6. KiloAlpha +1 - Ford Figo 7. Diesel_convert +1 - Rapid
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