The "Rendez-vouz at Pondichery" meet. Giving time a break.

neoranjit · 1st August 2008, 10:39

sounds good. 30 -31 is fine with me as well.. How about relooking at the destination though ?

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 10:43

What are your suggestions about the destination, neoranjit ?

iceman91 · 1st August 2008, 10:45

here we go again...get the date confirmed then the place changes

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 10:52

LOL. Naah, the place remains Pondicherry.

I think neoranjit just wants to drive out a little more than the measly 300kms (2-way) that a trip to Pondy entails.

condor · 1st August 2008, 10:52

Guys, are you planning for a slight extended stay or a lunch get-together at Pondy ?

iceman91 · 1st August 2008, 10:53

hope its more than lucnh..not driving all the way ther just for lunch!!!
think its weekend as pre the poll

nitrous · 1st August 2008, 11:15

It would be amazing to meet you after 3 years,Amit!

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 11:19

While madan & rahulkool are thinking (I hope they change their mind though) about just driving down for lunch and returning, the rest are planning an overnight stay as mentioned in Plan-A at start of thread.

As iceman91 said, there is not much fun in just driving down there, having lunch and returning back.

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

How about relooking at the destination though ?

We will plan a long trip after this one, Ranjith. And even if we get only a few guys, we will still do it. A place like Yercaud - 330kms one way - should be great.

mail4ajo · 1st August 2008, 11:32

I am game for any date after August 17th. In London till then. Please suggest any plans. Will keep tracking the thread.

We would need to book the rooms if we plan to stay overnight. Atleast a week in advance. Weekends tend to get packed.

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 11:55

Ha Ajo, long time. Glad you reminded about the rooms. Yes, we need to book in advance.

Last time I did a Pondy trip with some friends, we stayed at Hotel Maas. IIRC, it cost us somewhere between 1800-2000 for a double a/c room for 4 guys.

Guys, do suggest some hotel options that we can check out and make bookings.

nitrous · 1st August 2008, 12:02

Lets book rooms at a resort beachside rather than a star hotel in the centre of the city.

esteem_lover · 1st August 2008, 12:07

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

I am game for any date after August 17th. In London till then. Please suggest any plans. Will keep tracking the thread.

We would need to book the rooms if we plan to stay overnight. Atleast a week in advance. Weekends tend to get packed.

Are you gonna come in your bullet ?

@SB, Why dont you & vikram do a recce (drag?) to pondy & book some accomodation ?

condor · 1st August 2008, 12:20

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supremeBaleno

: ... the rest are planning an overnight stay as mentioned in Plan-A at start of thread.

Any such ideas are bound to attrach a few more TBHP-ians. Way to go !

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 12:50

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

@SB, Why dont you & vikram do a recce (drag?) to pondy & book some accomodation ?

John, just when vikram is toning down his dragging-mania, you come up and remind him.

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Originally Posted by condor

Any such ideas are bound to attrach a few more TBHP-ians. Way to go !

Does that imply we will be seeing more Bangalore tbhp-ians at the meet ? That sounds great.

The idea is to ensure maximum participation by planning it in such a way that both day-trip-only guys and overnight-stay guys can make it. As I see it, the way we can do this is :

- The majority leave for Pondy on Saturday evening, stay in Pondy and return on Sunday evening.

- Those who can't do the night-stay part, leave for Pondy on Sunday morning, catch up with the rest of the gang at Pondy and we all return as a full group on Sunday evening.

I hope this keeps everyone happy.

supremeBaleno · 1st August 2008, 13:14

I did some googling and found this link that lists out many options in Pondy, though most of them are quite costly. It also lets us do the reservation online for all listed hotels.
Pondicherry - Hotels & Resorts Reservation

Of the above list, I found this to be a good option for us.

Pondicherry Executive Inn : An 11 Room all-suite Hotel located at walking distance from the sea face at Pondicherry.

Tariff Valid till 30th Sept 2008 :
Executive Suite Rs.1500/- (Complimentary Buffet Breakfast)
Executive Room Rs.800/
Extra Guest Rs. 300/

Depending on how spacious their suites are I guess we could have 3-4 people in one suite.

BTW, they say it is an all-suite hotel, then what is the Executive Room @ Rs800 ?

P.S. : What is the per person budget that we are looking at ? That would help identify the correct option.

View Poll Results: Which weekend is best for you for a Pondy drive/meet ?
Weekend of 9-10th August.	6	20.69%
Weekend of 30-31st August.	23	79.31%
Weekend of 6-7th September.	10	34.48%
Other dates (Please specify).	1	3.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

1st August 2008, 10:39	#16
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	sounds good. 30 -31 is fine with me as well.. How about relooking at the destination though ?
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1st August 2008, 10:43	#17
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,916 Times View My Garage	What are your suggestions about the destination, neoranjit ?
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1st August 2008, 10:45	#18
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	here we go again...get the date confirmed then the place changes
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1st August 2008, 10:52	#19
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,916 Times View My Garage	LOL. Naah, the place remains Pondicherry. I think neoranjit just wants to drive out a little more than the measly 300kms (2-way) that a trip to Pondy entails.
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1st August 2008, 10:52	#20
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,241 Thanked: 16,898 Times View My Garage	Guys, are you planning for a slight extended stay or a lunch get-together at Pondy ?
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1st August 2008, 10:53	#21
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	hope its more than lucnh..not driving all the way ther just for lunch!!! think its weekend as pre the poll
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1st August 2008, 11:15	#22
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	It would be amazing to meet you after 3 years,Amit!
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1st August 2008, 11:32	#24
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	I am game for any date after August 17th. In London till then. Please suggest any plans. Will keep tracking the thread. We would need to book the rooms if we plan to stay overnight. Atleast a week in advance. Weekends tend to get packed. Last edited by mail4ajo : 1st August 2008 at 11:33.
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1st August 2008, 11:55	#25
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,916 Times View My Garage	Ha Ajo, long time. Glad you reminded about the rooms. Yes, we need to book in advance. Last time I did a Pondy trip with some friends, we stayed at Hotel Maas. IIRC, it cost us somewhere between 1800-2000 for a double a/c room for 4 guys. Guys, do suggest some hotel options that we can check out and make bookings.
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1st August 2008, 12:02	#26
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Lets book rooms at a resort beachside rather than a star hotel in the centre of the city.
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1st August 2008, 13:14	#30
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,916 Times View My Garage	Some hotel/resort options I did some googling and found this link that lists out many options in Pondy, though most of them are quite costly. It also lets us do the reservation online for all listed hotels. Pondicherry - Hotels & Resorts Reservation Of the above list, I found this to be a good option for us. Pondicherry Executive Inn : An 11 Room all-suite Hotel located at walking distance from the sea face at Pondicherry. Tariff Valid till 30th Sept 2008 : Executive Suite Rs.1500/- (Complimentary Buffet Breakfast) Executive Room Rs.800/ Extra Guest Rs. 300/ Depending on how spacious their suites are I guess we could have 3-4 people in one suite. BTW, they say it is an all-suite hotel, then what is the Executive Room @ Rs800 ? P.S. : What is the per person budget that we are looking at ? That would help identify the correct option. Last edited by supremeBaleno : 1st August 2008 at 13:16.
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