Re: Monsoon weekend drive: Bangriposi & Simlipal with a bunch of car enthusiasts Quote:
Originally Posted by siddarthab Fabulous photos as usual Samba.
Warm Regards,
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Thanks a ton. Quote:
Originally Posted by Teesta Samba thank you for organising such a weekend meet! It was well planned and executed. Simlipal looked stunning in monsoon. The photos are splendid. |
Thanks a lot. I agree in monsoon the lush green scenery looked splendid. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sutripta There used to be a very basic stay (Panthasala, not OTDC PanthaNivas) in Bangriposi. Still there?
Anyone know the status of Lulung?
Post GST, any jams at the border?
Regards
Sutripta |
The panthasala has been converted to Khairi resort. Last time i visited Bangriposhi was in 1992. Back then there was a guy named Ramratan who was the caretaker of the Panthasala. I asked about him but could not get any info!
Crossing the border was a breeze. But again few months back before GST was initiated i crossed the border by the very same road and didn't face any traffic jam either. Quote:
Originally Posted by ALTIMAed Hi Samba, the trip was well organized and executed. The best part of these kind of trips is that since all the participants are of the same wavelength, the drive and the company is what one really enjoys, rest all is secondary.
I was really surprised on the condition of the so called 'Mumbai Kolkata highway' which can be defined as bad to really horrible, as Samba has mentioned. Once back home, after the trip, I did a bit of research on Kolkata Mumbai route by referring google.
Option 1 - Kolkata > Kharagpur > the route we took till the resort > Bhilai > Aurangabad > Mumbai (1939 kms 36 hours).
Option 2 - Kolkata > Bhubaneshwar > Vizag (superb roads till here as experienced by myself) > Pune > Mumbai (2208 kms 38 hours).
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Thanks Suneel da.
Is there another route option? Balasore- Cuttack - Angul- Sambalpur- Raipur - nagpur? Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackPearl Crisp travelogue and beautiful pics Samba! Thanks a lot for arranging a superb weekend getaway with like minded people.
The place was beautiful, specially the drive in the ghat sections. It was fun keeping up with the sedans in a Thar |
Thanks a lot, the pics are fabulous. Quote:
Originally Posted by 1100D This Resort is the old Panthasala refurbished by a Leasee. Although it seems to be renamed as Khairi resort, this has no other connection to the animal or Saroj Raj's quarters. |
Your information cant be wrong! Quote:
Originally Posted by justwheels Awesome trip guys. Its great to see so many TBHP'ians traveling together. Loved the photo-shoot of the cars in the jungle. I am sure those who left their cars would be envying the others
It's sad that many of the bengal/orissa destinations are untapped and less developed. The greenery and the flora fauna surely makes for a great trip around there if properly developed. But then, who cares if you have the company of the most community followers. Thabks guys for sharing this with us. |
Thanks a lot.
Its true these places are less explored by the tourists, may be that's why the beauty of these places remained untouched and pristine! The day these places will become popular tourist destinations these places will be flooded with resorts and markets! Quote:
Originally Posted by Sayata Thank you very much samba for this wonderful travelogue. It was my first road trip with so many bhpians and needless to say they are not only good drivers but good humans, never felt uncomfortable with their company. Only one regret was by not taking my car for the trail drive but it got compensated as I got a chance to feel the wonderful driving of bhpian Samba in his Etios through the forest and ghat roads. Hats off to your skillful cornering s at the ghat section.
Some pictures from side. |
Thanks a ton. Driving on the ghat after sunset was fun.
The pics from you are awesome and the food pics are just mouthwatering. Quote:
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller Whoa! Another lovely family trip by the Kolkata Team-BHPian group. You guys must certainly be making a few non-resident Kolkata BHPians seriously jealous & heart-broken. And with such talented photographers in the group, with Samba in the lead, the trip becomes far more memorable than one could possibly imagine! Keep the trips going - I'll catch up with you someday on the road... |
Thanks dada. I still cherish the last Team bhp meet drive to Santiniketan with you.
Hope to go for a drive with you soon. Quote:
Originally Posted by doctorsmile82 Thanks Samba,for producing this compact and crisp TL in such a short time. We, the lucky ones who were part of this tour, are still in a mesmerizing mood. Likes, comments and queries regarding the weekend trip are showering in. Your TL has just added icing on the cake. Thanks to other BHPians too for sharing such a beautiful piece of time. |
Thanks a lot. Looking forward for the next trip together. Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Panda Wow Samba, That's a wonderful trip log. And to all the photograph contributors of the trip, beautiful photographs. I just keep on missing it everytime. hopefully wont miss the Monsoon Meet. |
Thanks a lot. Hope to do the next trip together. Quote:
Originally Posted by visky What a lovely narration Samba. I have been a silent reader of all your threads & I have always enjoyed reading it accompanied with those wonderful pictures.
Would love to join one of the trips when I am in Kolkata.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip.
Cheers
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Thanks a ton Visky. Its a pleasure to know you like my travelogues and follow them. Am honoured. Will be more than happy to have you with us in our trips.
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