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This is the temporary plan as of now of Long awaited Mumbai-Ganpatipule Ride of Mumbai-Pune xbhpians.



Date: 10th April - 11th April 2009.
Destination: GanpatiPule (just a few kilometers from Ratnagiri)
Distance: Mumbai-Ganpatipule - 375 kms. Pune - Ganapatipule:331 kms.
Time of meet: 6.00 am sharp
Place of meet: Panvel McD

Plan: Mumbai and Pune riders will start from their respective cities and meet on NH-17 at a place of convenience and then move towards Ganpatipule by National Highway 17. We will stay at Ganpatipule for the night and make most of the next day. The group will head back for Mumbai & Pune on 11th April 2009.

Documents which needs to be carried(All in originals)
1)License
2)RC
3)Insurance
4)Valid PUC certificate

Basic guidelines:
1) Helmets,gloves,shoes & jacket(riding jacket will be preferred) for both rider & pillion are mandatory.
2) Average speed of the group will be around 80-90 depending upon road conditions.
3) One person will be leading the group while another will be tailing the group.
4) In case of a big group it will be split into two groups depending upon riders preferable riding speeds.


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sparkling blue waters, endless stretches of golden or silver sand, sun beams dancing through the swaying palms, waves playing with the sand dunes, a cool breeze whispering sweet nothing in your ear. This is the land of Ganpatipule, one of Maharashtra's almost virgin beaches.


Ganapatipule is a small village, serene, sedate and unspoiled. The beach here is still as natural and pristine as ever. And traveling by roads is an experience by itself. The vast "Konkan" stretch abounds with scenic greenery. There are narrow mud-roads, the earth is red and the roofed houses with clean courtyards add a quaint touch to the panorama. The local vegetation includes fruit bearing trees like mango, betelnut, banana, jackfruit, coconut, etc. The entire western coast is covered with these trees. The locals are as warm and cheerful as their surroundings. Ever ready to chat with the visitors and make them feel at home.
These god-fearing local devotees take a "Pradakshina" around the hill where the temple is located, not just around the temple (Pradakshina is a form of showing obeisance wherein the devotee walks in a circle around the idol of the lord or around the temple, the house of the lord), As for the tourists, they can go walking simple to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.


PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY:


Malgund:

Just a kilometer away from Ganapatipule, Malgund village is the birthplace of the famous Marathi Poet Keshavsoot. This small, yet beautiful village is frequented by visitors who come to take a look at the renovated and converted house of the poet, now a student's hostel. The Maratji "Sahitya Parishad" (Marathi Literature Society) has constructed a beautiful monument salled "Keshavsoot Smarak" in the memory of the great son-of-the soil.


Pawas:

Pawas is naturally beautiful and serene. The place is also prominent for the ashram of Swami Swaroopanand (a spiritual leader who influenced an entire generation of Maharashtrians). A visit to the place is a journey through time.


Jaigad Fort:

The legendary fort stands high and proud on the cliff with a spectacular view of the sea. The fort is at the entrance of the Sangameshwar river and is 35 kms away from Ganapatipule.



Ratnagiri:

The Konkan is the vast, beautiful western coast. One of its districts is the well-known Ratnagiri. It is here that the great freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born. This man with a mission led the "Swadeshi Movement" in the 20th centuary against the British. His house - Tilak Smarak - is a landmark now and is open to visitors. Also the "Patit Pawan Mandir" is of importance here. It was the first temple built for the non-Brahmins by revolutionary leader, Swatantryaveer Savarkar. Other Attractions are the Bhatye Beach, The Coconut Research Center, Ratnadurg Fort, Bhagwati Bunder (Sea Port) and The Seafood Processing Centre at Mirya. Also visit Thebaw Palace, which was built for the exiled King and Queen of Burma (now Myanmar) in 1910 - 11. They lived for five years till their death in 1916.


Velneshwar:

This small and dreamy village around 170 kms away from Ratnagiri is the place to be for water sports - thanks to its beautiful clean beach and rock - free sea. Also an old Shiva temple near Velneshwar if Frequented by pilgrims and tourists. The whole place is a mystic aura around in the presence of the master mystic, Lord Shiva.


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So guys, confirm your presence one by one...


Confirmed Riders:

Mumbai:

1) Ketan_R15 (R15)
2) Darkknight (R15)
3) Shadowboy and his bro (R15)
4) SandycoreBiker (200x5)cc
5) beruoist (P200)
6) razorBlades (RTR)
7) Ajinkya (P220)
8) MeisRossi (P180)
9) rachitkohli (Zma)
10) Jitin (R15)


Pune:

Still to confirm..

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Tentative Riders:

Mumbai

1) Spiderweb (Zma)
2) Anirude (Pillion with DK)

Pune

1) swapnil1485 (P200)
2) Sagarpradhan (zma)




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These are the members I know confirmed till now. Dont want to put someone else's name forcibly untill they confirm. So please confirm your plan.

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Aryan

Topic Approved.

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ketan_r15

Thanx for approval Aryan...

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Shadowboy

Thanz Ketan-- i am so excited for this trip....another beach trip..with loads loads of fun...i am game for it

spiderweb

@Ketan: Arent the dates supposed to be 11-12th April...???
as thats Sat-Sun!

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ketan_r15

^^ Dude... agar Sat-sun hi ride karna hota toh itne din se postpone kyon karte bhaiyya...

Core idea is to utilize the 10th April holiday to max. Since we have holiday on 10th, we'll ride Friday and Sat. Then on Sunday we can take rest at home and go to office next day with fresh body n mind..

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spiderweb

OH! Am not working so dint had any idea about the holiday, anyways am comfortable with any dates that week

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L.P.

Hhhhmm. i still remember when i went to GanpatiPule,the roads there were absolutely amazing the time when i visited,just when you reach ganpatipule there are some speed,Oh!! no some Bone-Breaker's!
careful from those and you would also cross Ratnagiri,when you can get cheap accomodation if needed in the night!
You can also visit a Fort that is nearby! from where you can get some amazing snaps of the Sunset!

Can someone send me some "KOKAM" from there by some means.??

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MG

How come I'm there in the confirmed list?I never said that I'm coming.

Most probably I will be riding on the same days parallel to you guys but everything depends upon the fact that my holidays get sanctioned on those days.10th,11th and even 12th are working days for me.

There is an outside possibilty that I may ride with you guys on 11th i.e when you guys will be coming back.

Devilpulsarian

Can newbies like me join you guys.....

I am in Pune and own a pulsar dtsi 150



If I get a nod from you guys, I will have to make sure my office is off on friday...