Southern TriState meet - Oct 2nd long weekend

quicksilver · 14th September 2006, 16:50

Hi guys,

Think it is time we had a meet in the western ghats, either Bandhipur or Masinagudi.

This is one of the best times of the year to visit the forests with better chance to sight wildlife (well.. who cares... when we have all the cars to check out anyways).

The idea is to have a meet and stay in one of the jungle resorts over the Oct 2nd long weekend.

Bangalore members - It's a 5 hour drive approx via Mysore, Gundulpet.

Coimbatore members -
Option1: Sathyamangalam - Gundulpet - Bandipur (4 hours approx)
Option2: Mettupalayam - Kothagiri - Ooty - Masinagudi - Bandipur (5 hours approx)

Kerala members - Either drive through Coimbatore or via Callicut. Can anyone from Cochin/TVM post updates on the routes please...

Now that I have started the thread, can you guys post your views on venue and date and your availability/interest...

Regards

Sri (QS)

Sam Kapasi · 14th September 2006, 17:18

I think it's a good idea. I'm in.

Harrie · 14th September 2006, 18:24

Masinagudi should be ideal for a day's drive.
Wayanad is also fine almost around the same time 5-6 hours.

Since the track is booked this time around, lets make it a meet. We can met up at Gundulpet and drive down to Masinagudi. I can arrange for food at some resort there. Have fun, talk, eat, sleep... Should be even more fun if we can get one of those resorts with a really big open space.

quicksilver · 14th September 2006, 20:16

Ageed with you Harrie on a resort with open space. I will check it out... we know there is one in Gundulpet. Will check with my friends Dad who knows someone in the forest Dept... might come in handy

jango · 14th September 2006, 20:52

Looks like a great idea ..will be joining from b'lore for sure !!

speedzak · 14th September 2006, 23:15

And most of us from Kerala can join in too. More details later.

nevertouchme · 14th September 2006, 23:48

sri...

i really wish to join... but, as i told ya earlier, i am taking a long vac 4 diwali. ma manager wont lemme go :( :(. we work on oct 2nd as well. :( :(

Jai

Harrie · 15th September 2006, 09:56

Sriram, I think you should change the name of the thread to "Bangalore-Coimbatore-Kerela" meet. That would more apt for the discussion.

BTW gundulpet will not be a good idea. Lets find something in Masinagudi like the one owned by that MRF Rally driver... forgot his name. It was even featured in one of OD's road trips.

quicksilver · 15th September 2006, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrie

BTW gundulpet will not be a good idea. Lets find something in Masinagudi like the one owned by that MRF Rally driver... forgot his name. It was even featured in one of OD's road trips.

Ok, I just came up with Gundulpet as a meeting-point.... sorry I should have been clear. Re. the resort, do you have any other information? I checked on www.indiaresortssurvey.com and came up with 4 resorts, in the order of their ratings....

1. Jungle Lodges Bandipur Safari Lodge
2. Tusker Trails
3. MC Resort
4. Ambuja Farms

If anyone knows any other resort, can you please add to the list? I will start making calls and find out the rooms availability.

Regards

Sri

quicksilver · 15th September 2006, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrie

Lets find something in Masinagudi like the one owned by that MRF Rally driver... forgot his name. It was even featured in one of OD's road trips.

http://www.jungleretreat.com/

this must be the one.. I think....

greatDrive · 15th September 2006, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevertouchme

sri...
:( :(. we work on oct 2nd as well. :( :(
Jai

Sue you company/Manager. He can't make you work on 26 Jan, 15 Aug & 2 Oct.

Samurai · 15th September 2006, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatDrive

Sue you company/Manager. He can't make you work on 26 Jan, 15 Aug & 2 Oct.

Don't have to go that far.

Most of these managers don't know labour laws. Just contact the HR department and they will educate your manager. Ofcourse, your working relationship with your manager may go sour.

Harrie · 15th September 2006, 17:50

Yup its Jungle resorts.
Heard the place was really beautiful a couple of years ago. Not sure how it is now.

I usually stay at Blue Valley or the other one (with bar) enroute to Blue Valley. Nice food. Ok surroundings.

Here is what I think might work out

5.00 AM - Start from Blr, Cbe
7.00 AM - Reach Asanur
8.00 AM - Reach Mysore
9.00 AM - Blr and Cbe ppl meet up at Gundulpet
10.00 AM - Reach Resort, Have BF
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM - Food and Fun
4.00 PM - Start off
9.30 PM - Reach Blr
10.00 PM - Reach Cbe

Round trip - 400 kms. Good roads all the way except for patches on Gundulpet - Masinagudi road.

Blr guys???

Cochin guys? Its just another 3 hours from cbe. So what say?

DRC · 15th September 2006, 18:01

I am mostly in.. Can I hold my decision till next week?

BTW, could some one list down confirmed participation..

Harrie · 15th September 2006, 18:52

Ok guys we really need to speed up things and book the resorts well in advance. being a long weekend half of bangalore will be in bandipur and we'll be stuck without a place.
Post up your views and preferences fast so that we can make the arrangements accordingly.

View Poll Results: Meet at Bandipur during the Oct 2nd long weekend?
Yes, Let's Go!	12	48.00%
Lets go further... @ Wayanad	2	8.00%
Cannot make it this time, would prefer a later date	11	44.00%
Would rather have a track day in Coimbatore	2	8.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

14th September 2006, 16:50	#1
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Southern TriState meet - Oct 2nd long weekend Hi guys, Think it is time we had a meet in the western ghats, either Bandhipur or Masinagudi. This is one of the best times of the year to visit the forests with better chance to sight wildlife (well.. who cares... when we have all the cars to check out anyways). The idea is to have a meet and stay in one of the jungle resorts over the Oct 2nd long weekend. Bangalore members - It's a 5 hour drive approx via Mysore, Gundulpet. Coimbatore members - Option1: Sathyamangalam - Gundulpet - Bandipur (4 hours approx) Option2: Mettupalayam - Kothagiri - Ooty - Masinagudi - Bandipur (5 hours approx) Kerala members - Either drive through Coimbatore or via Callicut. Can anyone from Cochin/TVM post updates on the routes please... Now that I have started the thread, can you guys post your views on venue and date and your availability/interest... Regards Sri (QS) Last edited by quicksilver : 14th September 2006 at 16:58.
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14th September 2006, 17:18	#2
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	I think it's a good idea. I'm in.
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14th September 2006, 18:24	#3
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Masinagudi should be ideal for a day's drive. Wayanad is also fine almost around the same time 5-6 hours. Since the track is booked this time around, lets make it a meet. We can met up at Gundulpet and drive down to Masinagudi. I can arrange for food at some resort there. Have fun, talk, eat, sleep... Should be even more fun if we can get one of those resorts with a really big open space.
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14th September 2006, 20:16	#4
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Ageed with you Harrie on a resort with open space. I will check it out... we know there is one in Gundulpet. Will check with my friends Dad who knows someone in the forest Dept... might come in handy
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14th September 2006, 20:52	#5
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Looks like a great idea ..will be joining from b'lore for sure !!
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14th September 2006, 23:15	#6
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	And most of us from Kerala can join in too. More details later.
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14th September 2006, 23:48	#7
nevertouchme BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 302 Thanked: 62 Times	sri... i really wish to join... but, as i told ya earlier, i am taking a long vac 4 diwali. ma manager wont lemme go :( :(. we work on oct 2nd as well. :( :( Jai
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15th September 2006, 09:56	#8
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Sriram, I think you should change the name of the thread to "Bangalore-Coimbatore-Kerela" meet. That would more apt for the discussion. BTW gundulpet will not be a good idea. Lets find something in Masinagudi like the one owned by that MRF Rally driver... forgot his name. It was even featured in one of OD's road trips.
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15th September 2006, 17:50	#13
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Yup its Jungle resorts. Heard the place was really beautiful a couple of years ago. Not sure how it is now. I usually stay at Blue Valley or the other one (with bar) enroute to Blue Valley. Nice food. Ok surroundings. Here is what I think might work out 5.00 AM - Start from Blr, Cbe 7.00 AM - Reach Asanur 8.00 AM - Reach Mysore 9.00 AM - Blr and Cbe ppl meet up at Gundulpet 10.00 AM - Reach Resort, Have BF 11.00 AM - 3.00 PM - Food and Fun 4.00 PM - Start off 9.30 PM - Reach Blr 10.00 PM - Reach Cbe Round trip - 400 kms. Good roads all the way except for patches on Gundulpet - Masinagudi road. Blr guys??? Cochin guys? Its just another 3 hours from cbe. So what say?
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15th September 2006, 18:01	#14
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	I am mostly in.. Can I hold my decision till next week? BTW, could some one list down confirmed participation..
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15th September 2006, 18:52	#15
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Ok guys we really need to speed up things and book the resorts well in advance. being a long weekend half of bangalore will be in bandipur and we'll be stuck without a place. Post up your views and preferences fast so that we can make the arrangements accordingly.
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