Bangalore Section Meet - trip to Gokarna via Jog falls

inder_s1 · 21st May 2010, 23:04

Hi Bengaluru Folks,

The last meet (Nagarhole Trip) was awesome and saw another thread for next big meet which didn't work out as planned.
So, now how about a MEGAAAAAA Bengaluru Team-BHPians meet again??

Plan:
Location: TBD (Hill Station/ Beaches??)
Dates: 5th & 6th June

Photography:
2 photographers who will be the offical Trip photographers. Others members on the trip can ofcourse keep clicking at their will.

Agenda:
1. Meet up @ a predetermined spot.
2. Have a short introduction session of bhpians present
3. Photosession
4. Start (After checking # people present as per the confirmed list)
5. Breakfast
6. <Depends on destination>
Checkpoint 1: Photosession/ Check all members have reached
Checkpoint 2 : Photosession/ Check all members have reached
7. Reach Destination: Introduction of remaining bhpians.
8. Lunch
9. Place visits <Waterfall/River Raftting etc.. depending on location>
10. Campfire
11. Next morning : Nearby place visits <Waterfall/River Raftting etc.. depending on location>
12. Start back by Noon
13. Lunch
14. Photosession
15. Disperse

Please pour in your suggestions.

NOTE: A convoy with max. speeds of 60-70KMPH will be ideal for most I guess. The rest can drive as per their preference on their own responsibility.

Regards,
Indy

asdon · 23rd May 2010, 12:50

Hi Guys,

It has been 2 months since we have any big meet for Bangalore section. After the huge meet in Nagarahole, and trip to Yellagiri, I was thinking of some trip to sea and one ofthe best place came to mind is Gokarna. And you have mighty Jog falls on the way.Sound like a long one, here is the plan - it has to be a 3 day trip including return journey. One way is 520km, with Jog in 400km and a break then to Gokarna and come back. I have not decided on dates, want to have opinions and then decide, lets the ideas come.

Thanks,

Avijit

Vik0728 · 23rd May 2010, 15:09

hey Asdon this Mega meet sound Megha Exciting!!

Please confirm on the dates atleast 2 weeks in advance so that we can plan the same.

Bangalore Boys, let make this happen!!

Alter_Ego · 23rd May 2010, 15:19

Do we have any long weekends coming up???
I guess everyone bangalore bhpian taking a day off would arouse some kind of suspicion as now I can see that there are considerable number of bhpians or their spouses in every office

neo45007 · 23rd May 2010, 15:29

Thats a good plan.

I am in for sure. Are we looking at weekends in JULY ?
so that we have ample amount of time to plan.

But, Gokarna during rains would work ?
We may not have the cleanest beach ! But, beaches during rains is a different experience too.

I am sure, JOG falls would be the best place in June-July.

MCR · 23rd May 2010, 15:48

Hi Asdon,
Count me in. Should be a fantastic meet. We can have a 3 day meet on the beach.

deepakchiniwal · 23rd May 2010, 18:15

Hello,

Master yet again on work.

Sounds interesting. Jog would be at its full glory only after at least 3-4 good rains. Rains in that part of karnataka sets in only June Mid. till then its slight drizzle accompanied by little rains. So just not sure about the Jog. Will confirm this in a day or two.

Gokarna, bhatkal, Murdeshwara would love to drive there specially if the monsoon is just setting in.

If its before June 20th I am game for this. After that its little difficult with BIL's marriage coming up on July 4th :(.

asdon · 23rd May 2010, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

If its before June 20th I am game for this. After that its little difficult with BIL's marriage coming up on July 4th :(.

what about mid July(after 10th?) I am just asking nothing is confirmed as yet.

Just got the idea so started the discussion, let other members also join in, will decide on a date good for all.

ravibhat · 23rd May 2010, 20:04

Good Idea, nice place. My suggestion: Choose suitable dates from mid July onwards. Weather will be better, you will love greenary, there is chance of better water at JOG. Sea GOD wil be calm by then. There is chance of big flood/big ocean waves this time! So take care.

If you want to cover many places or love driving in scenary choose this route!

Bangalore - Shimoga - Hosanagara - Kollur - Byndoor - Murdeshwara - Honnavara - Kumta - Gokarna(around 530km ). While returning come via Gokarna - Kumta - Honnavara - JOG - Shimoga - Bangalore(around 500km). Avoid via hubli-yellapura-ankola which will be 580km and also mine trucks creating huge traffic jam in this area every week as of now!

Even Jog - siddapura - sirsi - devimane ghat - mirjan - gokarna(10km extra) if also scenic route. Plan among your like

Roads will be in good condition among all these routes!

If you need more ideas I have 2 or 3 more scenic routes which I travelled recently.

If you need accomodation around yaana or Jog I know couple of homestays I think, I can get the information.

Regards,

Ravi.

Lukeskywalker · 23rd May 2010, 20:36

With so much in depth knowledge of the terrain and the routes, I'm sure it will be a great help to the guys if you could in fact join them and actively participate in the meet Ravi. An additional advantage would be your well researched forecasts of the oceanic behaviour to keep our members safe.

Vik0728 · 24th May 2010, 10:48

Guys, just reading through these posts are getting me all excited.

Count Us (my wifey) in for any date in June. Since this would be a weekend trip (predominently) leaves should not be the biggest concern.

I know that I was all excited about the previous meet but missed it due to un-avoidable reasons. This time, I will ensure that I tag along the Convoy, come what may!!

asdon · 24th May 2010, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vik0728

Guys, just reading through these posts are getting me all excited.

Count Us (my wifey) in for any date in June. Since this would be a weekend trip (predominently) leaves should not be the biggest concern.

I know that I was all excited about the previous meet but missed it due to un-avoidable reasons. This time, I will ensure that I tag along the Convoy, come what may!!

Keep the excitments in your stock, it has just started, keep watching and the temp will go high day by day.
@ravi - this time you should join us, and we have chosen the route you love the most

Otomobil · 24th May 2010, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdon

Keep the excitments in your stock, it has just started, keep watching and the temp will go high day by day.
@ravi - this time you should join us, and we have chosen the route you love the most

Asdon,

Give us an head's up about this event on the tenative dates as i am planning to be part of it.

Cheers !

Otomobil

DigitalDragon · 24th May 2010, 12:56

Guys,

How about a trip to Mahabalipuram ?
Great roads...nice beaches (albeit kinda private), very good sight seeing places.. and it may not require a friday bunk also. (option open though).

We could also hook in some T-Chennaites. Best part is we can plan it around mid june.

@Asdon will surely make Gokanna also, I feel would be better around Sept after the rains, roads will also be in relatively clutterfree condition. Just an idea.

If i get a good response, will create a separate thread.

Sorry inder for hijackig your thread.

asdon · 24th May 2010, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalDragon

Guys,

How about a trip to Mahabalipuram ?
Great roads...nice beaches (albeit kinda private), very good sight seeing places.. and it may not require a friday bunk also. (option open though).

We could also hook in some T-Chennaites. Best part is we can plan it around mid june.

If i get a good response, will create a separate thread.

Sorry inder for hijackig your thread.

DD - I prefer arabian sea

, inder got some link arround Gokarna, for Tenthouse/beach-house/farm house. And jog in monsoon will be a great view

21st May 2010, 23:04	#1
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Bangalore Section Meet - trip to Gokarna via Jog falls Hi Bengaluru Folks, The last meet (Nagarhole Trip) was awesome and saw another thread for next big meet which didn't work out as planned. So, now how about a MEGAAAAAA Bengaluru Team-BHPians meet again?? Plan: Location: TBD (Hill Station/ Beaches??) Dates: 5th & 6th June Photography: 2 photographers who will be the offical Trip photographers. Others members on the trip can ofcourse keep clicking at their will. Agenda: 1. Meet up @ a predetermined spot. 2. Have a short introduction session of bhpians present 3. Photosession 4. Start (After checking # people present as per the confirmed list) 5. Breakfast 6. <Depends on destination> Checkpoint 1: Photosession/ Check all members have reached Checkpoint 2 : Photosession/ Check all members have reached 7. Reach Destination: Introduction of remaining bhpians. 8. Lunch 9. Place visits <Waterfall/River Raftting etc.. depending on location> 10. Campfire 11. Next morning : Nearby place visits <Waterfall/River Raftting etc.. depending on location> 12. Start back by Noon 13. Lunch 14. Photosession 15. Disperse Please pour in your suggestions. NOTE: A convoy with max. speeds of 60-70KMPH will be ideal for most I guess. The rest can drive as per their preference on their own responsibility. Regards, Indy
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23rd May 2010, 12:50	#2
asdon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 950 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	Bangalore Section Meet - trip to Gokarna via Jog falls Hi Guys, It has been 2 months since we have any big meet for Bangalore section. After the huge meet in Nagarahole, and trip to Yellagiri, I was thinking of some trip to sea and one ofthe best place came to mind is Gokarna. And you have mighty Jog falls on the way.Sound like a long one, here is the plan - it has to be a 3 day trip including return journey. One way is 520km, with Jog in 400km and a break then to Gokarna and come back. I have not decided on dates, want to have opinions and then decide, lets the ideas come. Thanks, Avijit
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23rd May 2010, 15:09	#3
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	hey Asdon this Mega meet sound Megha Exciting!! Please confirm on the dates atleast 2 weeks in advance so that we can plan the same. Bangalore Boys, let make this happen!!
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23rd May 2010, 15:19	#4
Alter_Ego BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 444 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	Do we have any long weekends coming up??? I guess everyone bangalore bhpian taking a day off would arouse some kind of suspicion as now I can see that there are considerable number of bhpians or their spouses in every office
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23rd May 2010, 15:29	#5
neo45007 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 226 Thanked: 33 Times	I am coming Thats a good plan. I am in for sure. Are we looking at weekends in JULY ? so that we have ample amount of time to plan. But, Gokarna during rains would work ? We may not have the cleanest beach ! But, beaches during rains is a different experience too. I am sure, JOG falls would be the best place in June-July.
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23rd May 2010, 15:48	#6
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 637 Times View My Garage	Hi Asdon, Count me in. Should be a fantastic meet. We can have a 3 day meet on the beach.
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23rd May 2010, 18:15	#7
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Hello, Master yet again on work. Sounds interesting. Jog would be at its full glory only after at least 3-4 good rains. Rains in that part of karnataka sets in only June Mid. till then its slight drizzle accompanied by little rains. So just not sure about the Jog. Will confirm this in a day or two. Gokarna, bhatkal, Murdeshwara would love to drive there specially if the monsoon is just setting in. If its before June 20th I am game for this. After that its little difficult with BIL's marriage coming up on July 4th :(.
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23rd May 2010, 20:04	#9
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Good Idea, nice place. My suggestion: Choose suitable dates from mid July onwards. Weather will be better, you will love greenary, there is chance of better water at JOG. Sea GOD wil be calm by then. There is chance of big flood/big ocean waves this time! So take care. If you want to cover many places or love driving in scenary choose this route! Bangalore - Shimoga - Hosanagara - Kollur - Byndoor - Murdeshwara - Honnavara - Kumta - Gokarna(around 530km ). While returning come via Gokarna - Kumta - Honnavara - JOG - Shimoga - Bangalore(around 500km). Avoid via hubli-yellapura-ankola which will be 580km and also mine trucks creating huge traffic jam in this area every week as of now! Even Jog - siddapura - sirsi - devimane ghat - mirjan - gokarna(10km extra) if also scenic route. Plan among your like Roads will be in good condition among all these routes! If you need more ideas I have 2 or 3 more scenic routes which I travelled recently. If you need accomodation around yaana or Jog I know couple of homestays I think, I can get the information. Regards, Ravi.
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23rd May 2010, 20:36	#10
Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 1,243 Times View My Garage	With so much in depth knowledge of the terrain and the routes, I'm sure it will be a great help to the guys if you could in fact join them and actively participate in the meet Ravi. An additional advantage would be your well researched forecasts of the oceanic behaviour to keep our members safe. Last edited by Lukeskywalker : 23rd May 2010 at 20:38.
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24th May 2010, 10:48	#11
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	Guys, just reading through these posts are getting me all excited. Count Us (my wifey) in for any date in June. Since this would be a weekend trip (predominently) leaves should not be the biggest concern. I know that I was all excited about the previous meet but missed it due to un-avoidable reasons. This time, I will ensure that I tag along the Convoy, come what may!!
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24th May 2010, 12:56	#14
DigitalDragon BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 242 Thanked: 24 Times	MAHABALIPURAM would be a good idea ? Guys, How about a trip to Mahabalipuram ? Great roads...nice beaches (albeit kinda private), very good sight seeing places.. and it may not require a friday bunk also. (option open though). We could also hook in some T-Chennaites. Best part is we can plan it around mid june. @Asdon will surely make Gokanna also, I feel would be better around Sept after the rains, roads will also be in relatively clutterfree condition. Just an idea. If i get a good response, will create a separate thread. Sorry inder for hijackig your thread. Last edited by DigitalDragon : 24th May 2010 at 12:58.
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