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    itinerary::exploring the coastal india.. 4 states.. 3 riders!

    hmm.. where to start!
    ok! three of us are planning to explore the west and part of eastern coast line.. confused about the itinerary.. so posting it here for your suggestions

    The overall plan is like this,

    start date : 24 Apr night
    end date : 10 May

    15 days, 4 states and 3 riders.

    day 1
    (24-25 Apr)
    From : Mumbai, Maharashtra
    To : Goa
    Via : Pune, Maharashtra
    Distance : 587.4 km
    Drive time : 15 hrs 59 min (approx.)


    day 2
    (25 Apr)
    Spend time in Goa

    day 3
    (26 Apr)
    From : Goa
    To : Mangalore, Karnataka
    Distance : 363.6 km
    Drive time : 9 hrs 6 min (approx.)

    day 4
    (27 Apr)
    From : Mangalore, Karnataka
    To : Wayanad, Kerala
    Via : Kannur, Kannur, Kerala
    Distance : 264.4 km
    Drive time : 7 hrs 22 min (approx.)

    in kannur,
    St. Angelo Fort
    Cannanore Lighthouse

    day 5
    (28 Apr)
    See wyanad and in the evening

    From : Wayanad, Kerala
    To : Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu (OOTY)
    Distance : 92.8 km
    Drive time : 3 hrs 5 min (approx.)

    day 6
    (29 Apr)
    one day in ooty

    day 7
    (30 Apr)
    From : Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu (OOTY)
    To : Kochi Fort, Kochi, Kerala
    Distance : 274.7 km
    Drive time : 7 hrs 31 min (approx.)

    day 8
    (1 May)
    In kochi
    backwaters and stuff

    day 9
    (2 May)

    morning
    From : Kochi, Kerala
    To : Kumarakom, Kerala
    Distance : 85.1 km
    Drive time : 2 hrs 40 min (approx.)

    spend time in Kumarakom

    afternoon
    From : Kumarakom, Kerala
    To : Kovalam, Kerala
    Distance : 191.0 km
    Drive time : 5 hrs 33 min (approx.)

    day 10
    (3 May)
    in the evening
    From : Kovalam, Kerala
    To : Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu (KANYAKUMARI)
    Distance : 81.6 km
    Drive time : 2 hrs 6 min (approx.)

    day 11
    (4 May)
    From : Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
    To : Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
    Distance : 300.9 km
    Drive time : 8 hrs 28 min (approx.)

    day 12
    (5 May)
    Spend time in danushkodi

    day 13
    (6 May)
    From : Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
    To : Pondicherry, Pondicherry
    Distance : 443.3 km
    Drive time : 11 hrs 5 min (approx.)

    day 14
    (7 May)
    From : Pondicherry, Pondicherry
    To : Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Distance : 153.3 km
    Drive time : 3 hrs 57 min (approx.)

    buffer :3 days

    please add some suggestions!
    A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

    Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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      I am surprised to see no stop in Karnataka at all!!

      On NH17, you can do a stop over at Gokarna, Murudeshwar, Maravanthe, Udupi and then Managalore.

      Don't forget to see Bekal fort in Kasargod area.

      BTW, wayanad is a district! in that dist. you gotta see in Monsoon or post monsoon, not sure how it would be during summer!! prepare to sweat
      Wayanad - you can see few waterfalls, banasurasagar dam, but there is a beautiful point called lekkidi (sp?) viewpoint, which is on the NH to calicut, the view and roads are amazing.

      From Calpetta/Sulthan Batheri (wayanad) you can goto Gudalur and then to Ooty but then you would be coming back in the same route!!!

      Going from Ooty to Coimbatore and then to palakkad makes more sense!

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      • #4
        i would say on your way from goa to mangalore,you extend your riding time a bit..make it relaxed..coz as you enter karnataka,be prepared to ride more cautiously..try to avoid night riding....Maravanthe Beach will be a nice halt with cool(not literally) clean beach(though food is expensive)..otherwise Udupi is a town where you can stop,decent food and i may also be able to meet you guys there....the udupi-mangalore(65kms) stretch can be covered quite quickly in daylight(around 90mins)
        You can take the ride away from me but you cannot take the rider out of my soul.........

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          @darth, @motor : thanks a lot for your input guys!

          yep.. i agree! this is totally dry season to ride! gokarna beach, it will be added in our itinerary udupi food too
          A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

          Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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          • #6
            RazorBlades,

            Sounds more like a splash-and-dash record setting road race. Dude R E L A X. Take it slow and enjoy the sights, or yeah the sea-hills-the scenery will make you stay.

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            • #7
              @razor-Wrong time of the year to do southern India but I guess you have thought about it before coming to this decision.Who are two other riders along with you?Also the trip ends at Pondicherry.How will you guys come back to Mumbai?
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              • #8
                ^ Razor : Nice plan dude..!! But as MG mentioned are you guys not coming back

                And, is Anup also with you in this..??

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                  @MG : Yep its a wrong time of the year! lets see how the plan shapes up..
                  from chennai, if we have enough time we will ride back to mumbai else GATI

                  so far me, shiva and calvin.

                  after monsoons should be the best bet.. but shiva strives for this ride right after he finishes his college

                  @inder : nope anup will be having more responsibilities soon.. so didnt sign-up for the ride!
                  A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

                  Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                    so far me, shiva and calvin.
                    Now this was totally unexpected.Never thought that these are the two other riders accompanying you and no one discussed about this in Diveagar ride also.
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                    • #11
                      yeah, I was planing for a solo south trip.. but a month before shiva was very much interested in doing the same.. cant resist a company like him!
                      A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

                      Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                        ... but shiva strives for this ride right after he finishes his college
                        Bling bling.... add 15 days to the start of the trip and you might have another rider
                        BTW The summer is really really bad, hope the sweat doesnt soak out the spirits!
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                        • #13
                          @razor: IMO you seriously need to reconsider either your timing or location....coz its absolutely the wrong time to be in that location.

                          The heat+humidity will kill the fun out of the ride!!!
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                            @satyen : have applied for leave buddy! so very hard to change it.. you must know how bank works rite? would love to ride with u! we have never ridden together anytime didn't we?

                            @praful : yeah.. heat+humidity is a big factor. But you never know when it rains in kerala. if we are lucky we might get showers. even yesterday it was raining

                            I was reading the below page for more info,
                            India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com
                            http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/kerala-in-may-t72925/
                            Last edited by razorBlades; 03-10-2009, 12:01 PM.
                            A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

                            Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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                              Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                              @satyen : have applied for leave buddy! so very hard to change it.. you must know how bank works rite? would love to ride with u! we have never ridden together anytime didn't we?

                              @praful : yeah.. heat+humidity is a big factor. But you never know when it rains in kerala. if we are lucky we might get showers. even yesterday it was raining

                              I was reading the below page for more info,
                              Kerala in May - India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com
                              We rode together when we went to see the R15 and for checking out the Joe Rocket store in middle of crazy rains!
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                              #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                              #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
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