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SriramEfunds · 08-23-2011, 07:16 PM

Chennai Xbhp Road trip - October 2011

It's been long time since Chennai group had done a road trip. Here we go!

Some of us were thinking about doing a trip in the month of October. I know its way too far from now. However, planning in advance should not be an issue. This would give good time for us to plan accordingly.

There were suggestions doing Masinagudi/Ooty side so far. Thinking about the climatic conditions, would be really a nice run to the hills provided we do not have any major challenge.

As far as the dates are concerned, it is still in wide open to discuss the options. I would think 4 days road trip would be just right. Hmm... we can discuss in detail.

Well, having said this, I'm opening this thread for the members to discuss the various options pertaining to the ride.

So far members who have agreed:-
Bikerfas (Dinesh)
Sayhi2sai(Sai)
Ananth(Ananth)
Sunnyside_up!(Sunny)
SriramEfunds(Sriram)
Jairaman_12(Raman)

Moderators/Sunilg/Noor:- Kindy approve and move this discussion thread from Tourer to Xbhp Offline Section of this forum.

sunilg · 08-23-2011, 08:29 PM

Topic moved and approved.

aargee · 08-23-2011, 09:03 PM

Put me in CONFIRMED for now, but what are the dates? Wifey's is already planning a week's trip from Sep 1 to 10 owing to Son's Pooja holiday's. So, sooner the dates are frozen, better the chance for me to fight for the dates. And I guess 4 days includes a Saturday & Sunday. BTW, I'm OK for any destination unless they're close by places like Yelagiri, Yercaud, Pondy.

Ananth · 08-23-2011, 09:10 PM

I Propose : October : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Main reason : Money in hand after Salary

---------------------------------------------------------------

Jeep safari (if interested) in Avalanche, Upper Bhavani and Masinagudi can be done.

Steve - Expert in house naturalist - Awaiting your inputs

Need to collect funds and arrange for a resort by 15 September - Once the total count is accounted for.

Cheers!

jkhan69 · 08-23-2011, 09:35 PM

Guys,

Please count me in. Unless something stupid comes up at office

aargee · 08-23-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ananth

7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Ok, so pls make it 7-10, we're planning something else between 1-6.

Tarc · 08-23-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ananth

Jeep safari (if interested) in Avalanche, Upper Bhavani and Masinagudi can be done.

Am sure you might know this. But, just a headsup regarding Avilanchi and Upper Bhavani in case you didnt know..

Entry to Avilanchi is restricted. But, the route is spectacular. There is a village called Emerald just before Avilanchi. Here you can explore the places and offroad to the river. Ask Praveen before going there. I missed it when I went there..

To go to Upper Bhavani you need to go to Manjur(10 to 15kms from Avilanchi). And Upper Bhavani is 30 kms from Manjur..The first 10kms, roads are okay. The next 20 is bad + offroad. It took me 1.5 hours to do this 30kms in rains with 2 or 3 stops. But the view is spectacular once again. And in Upper Bhavani, there is only one guest house. Until you reach here you wont have sight of the reservoir. And here they dont allow photography. In order to stay here you need to book it in advance by calling/emailing Manjur EB office. I was in a hurry and moreover not in a mood to stay, so I returned and didnt get the number ..

And if you end up visiting these places, dont ever return downhill on this side of the hill. Manjur to Karamadai is only 60kms. But the roads are the worst I have seen in sometime..Even if its longer, go to ooty and return via the normal route..
Finally there are no petrol bunks/lodges on this side of the hills, though they sell petrol in local shops in Manjur and Emerald for 70 to 75Rs.

SriramEfunds · 08-23-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunilg

Topic moved and approved.

Thanks Sunil for quick approval and moving the topic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

Put me in CONFIRMED for now, but what are the dates? Wifey's is already planning a week's trip from Sep 1 to 10 owing to Son's Pooja holiday's. So, sooner the dates are frozen, better the chance for me to fight for the dates. And I guess 4 days includes a Saturday & Sunday. BTW, I'm OK for any destination unless they're close by places like Yelagiri, Yercaud, Pondy.

It is during the month of October if you are mistaken for September.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ananth

I Propose : October : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

Main reason : Money in hand after Salary

---------------------------------------------------------------

Jeep safari (if interested) in Avalanche, Upper Bhavani and Masinagudi can be done.

Steve - Expert in house naturalist - Awaiting your inputs

Need to collect funds and arrange for a resort by 15 September - Once the total count is accounted for.

Cheers!

Thanks for coming up with visiting places and date options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkhan69

Guys,

Please count me in. Unless something stupid comes up at office

Stupidity is always when it comes to office, leaves. I can understand. That's the reason why I have started now for October. So if interest please PLAN.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

Ok, so pls make it 7-10, we're planning something else between 1-6.

We can come up with collective decision on the touring dates

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarc

Am sure you might know this. But, just a headsup regarding Avilanchi and Upper Bhavani in case you didnt know..

Entry to Avilanchi is restricted. But, the route is spectacular. There is a village called Emerald just before Avilanchi. Here you can explore the places and offroad to the river. Ask Praveen before going there. I missed it when I went there..

To go to Upper Bhavani you need to go to Manjur(10 to 15kms from Avilanchi). And Upper Bhavani is 30 kms from Manjur..The first 10kms, roads are okay. The next 20 is bad + offroad. It took me 1.5 hours to do this 30kms in rains with 2 or 3 stops. But the view is spectacular once again. And in Upper Bhavani, there is only one guest house. Until you reach here you wont have sight of the reservoir. And here they dont allow photography. In order to stay here you need to book it in advance by calling/emailing Manjur EB office. I was in a hurry and moreover not in a mood to stay, so I returned and didnt get the number ..

And if you end up visiting these places, dont ever return downhill on this side of the hill. Manjur to Karamadai is only 60kms. But the roads are the worst I have seen in sometime..Even if its longer, go to ooty and return via the normal route..
Finally there are no petrol bunks/lodges on this side of the hills, though they sell petrol in local shops in Manjur and Emerald for 70 to 75Rs.

Oh! Long time Tarc Sir!

Thank you for your valuable inputs and making it even more easier to plan the trip.

Ananth · 08-23-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarc

Am sure you might know this. But, just a headsup regarding Avilanchi and Upper Bhavani in case you didnt know..

Entry to Avilanchi is restricted. But, the route is spectacular. There is a village called Emerald just before Avilanchi. Here you can explore the places and offroad to the river. Ask Praveen before going there. I missed it when I went there..

To go to Upper Bhavani you need to go to Manjur(10 to 15kms from Avilanchi). And Upper Bhavani is 30 kms from Manjur..The first 10kms, roads are okay. The next 20 is bad + offroad. It took me 1.5 hours to do this 30kms in rains with 2 or 3 stops. But the view is spectacular once again. And in Upper Bhavani, there is only one guest house. Until you reach here you wont have sight of the reservoir. And here they dont allow photography. In order to stay here you need to book it in advance by calling/emailing Manjur EB office. I was in a hurry and moreover not in a mood to stay, so I returned and didnt get the number ..

And if you end up visiting these places, dont ever return downhill on this side of the hill. Manjur to Karamadai is only 60kms. But the roads are the worst I have seen in sometime..Even if its longer, go to ooty and return via the normal route..
Finally there are no petrol bunks/lodges on this side of the hills, though they sell petrol in local shops in Manjur and Emerald for 70 to 75Rs.

Thanks for the info.

I'm quite aware of it. Only confusion is the permits, do we need to take it for every one (by providing every one;s proof) or just 1 permit with all our names?

Anyway main plan is to stay in masinagudi and relax.. We will see how it goes. Hope you would fly down from Sydney with your Australian girlfriend

Tarc · 08-23-2011, 11:00 PM

Really no idea about about the permits. Btw am not yet in Sydney. I dont even know when I will travel. For that matter, it may even be tomorrow.Waiting anxiously..

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08-23-2011, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SriramEfunds Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Heart of Chennai Posts: 2,418	Chennai Gang Road trip - October 2011 Chennai Xbhp Road trip - October 2011 It's been long time since Chennai group had done a road trip. Here we go! Some of us were thinking about doing a trip in the month of October. I know its way too far from now. However, planning in advance should not be an issue. This would give good time for us to plan accordingly. There were suggestions doing Masinagudi/Ooty side so far. Thinking about the climatic conditions, would be really a nice run to the hills provided we do not have any major challenge. As far as the dates are concerned, it is still in wide open to discuss the options. I would think 4 days road trip would be just right. Hmm... we can discuss in detail. Well, having said this, I'm opening this thread for the members to discuss the various options pertaining to the ride. So far members who have agreed:- Bikerfas (Dinesh) Sayhi2sai(Sai) Ananth(Ananth) Sunnyside_up!(Sunny) SriramEfunds(Sriram) Jairaman_12(Raman) Moderators/Sunilg/Noor:- Kindy approve and move this discussion thread from Tourer to Xbhp Offline Section of this forum. __________________ 'Get your motor runnin, head out on the highway' ZMA-R 2011 \| RX 135 1998 \| RX100 1993 \| Unicorn 2005 - 2011 SOL Helmet Review October 2011 Ooty Ride \| March 2011 - Munnar Tri-state Meet \| October 2010 - Point Calimere \| August 2010 - Horsley Hills \| June 2010 - Yercaud - Tri-State Meet

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08-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
aargee My world changed from smoke & 2T to ECM & 4 joke!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 8,011	Put me in CONFIRMED for now, but what are the dates? Wifey's is already planning a week's trip from Sep 1 to 10 owing to Son's Pooja holiday's. So, sooner the dates are frozen, better the chance for me to fight for the dates. And I guess 4 days includes a Saturday & Sunday. BTW, I'm OK for any destination unless they're close by places like Yelagiri, Yercaud, Pondy. __________________ Patience pays...The Vulture's virtue is patience and the bird always get it's food - Wise man saying This is not a bakery. I don't sugar coat anything. If you ask for my opinion...then that's what you'll get. Don't be mad when it's not what you want to hear Last edited by aargee; 08-23-2011 at 09:09 PM.

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Ananth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,804	I Propose : October : 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Main reason : Money in hand after Salary --------------------------------------------------------------- Jeep safari (if interested) in Avalanche, Upper Bhavani and Masinagudi can be done. Steve - Expert in house naturalist - Awaiting your inputs Need to collect funds and arrange for a resort by 15 September - Once the total count is accounted for. Cheers! __________________ Please Wear a HELMET Regardless of what ever Bike you Ride. ATGATT! My Travelogues: The Maha RoadTrip \| SaddleSore Leh - Ladakh \| Idukki \| Coorg - Wayanad - Mudhumalai \| Point Calimere \| Thekkady - Munnar - Valparai Solo to Ooty \|South Western Karnataka \|In Search Of "The God" - In God's Own Country!

08-23-2011, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
jkhan69 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 146	Guys, Please count me in. Unless something stupid comes up at office

08-23-2011, 11:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tarc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 220	Really no idea about about the permits. Btw am not yet in Sydney. I dont even know when I will travel. For that matter, it may even be tomorrow.Waiting anxiously..

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