The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[kuntalnag]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion bro . Haven't been to either of the the caves but heard lot about both since childhood, specially Ajanta and always wanted to visit. Now more inclined towards visiting Ajanta than Ellora after your recommendation. Only concern is that Ajanta adds 200+ kms to the ride and total ride goes above 750kms, sound a lot for 1 day ride. But will talk with the guys who are willing to join and then take a call.
Could you please guide us about the road conditions towards Aurangabad and Ajanta

Shoot.....I was so wanting to go some where in the East of Pune(as we're going to Ghats/Beaches for almost every weekends for last couple of months), but now this is on a weekend I might not be available .
Lets see, in case my Mumbai plan gets cancelled, I am in for this and will update here.

[imrandkhan]

Shoot.....I was so wanting to go some where in the East of Pune(as we're going to Ghats/Beaches for almost every weekends for last couple of months), but now this is on a weekend I might not be available .
Lets see, in case my Mumbai plan gets cancelled, I am in for this and will update here.

same reason behind choosing this destination, wanted to go in some new direction

[Sanj_350]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion bro . Haven't been to either of the the caves but heard lot about both since childhood, specially Ajanta and always wanted to visit. Now more inclined towards visiting Ajanta than Ellora after your recommendation. Only concern is that Ajanta adds 200+ kms to the ride and total ride goes above 750kms, sound a lot for 1 day ride. But will talk with the guys who are willing to join and then take a call.
Could you please guide us about the road conditions towards Aurangabad and Ajanta

Yes you are right that 750+ kms in a day and you will have to visit Ajanta which itself will take 3 to 4 hours. Roads are good till Aurangnabad (a 4 lane road) post that it reduces 2 lane road with lot of villages on the way. Do we visit the Panwala in Aurangabad city which sells a Raja / Rani pan for 3000 INR (you do get a normal pan for 10 - 15 bucks).

My Suggestion would be make it a 2 day trip, 1st go to Aurangabad, check in some place, and move to Ellora to visit by 3 and should be done by 7 pm, post which you could have a dinner in city.
Next day get up early (6 am) go to Ajanta and try to finish by 12 - 1 pm, post which come to Pune via Aurangabad.

[imrandkhan]

Yes you are right that 750+ kms in a day and you will have to visit Ajanta which itself will take 3 to 4 hours. Roads are good till Aurangnabad (a 4 lane road) post that it reduces 2 lane road with lot of villages on the way. Do we visit the Panwala in Aurangabad city which sells a Raja / Rani pan for 3000 INR (you do get a normal pan for 10 - 15 bucks).

My Suggestion would be make it a 2 day trip, 1st go to Aurangabad, check in some place, and move to Ellora to visit by 3 and should be done by 7 pm, post which you could have a dinner in city.
Next day get up early (6 am) go to Ajanta and try to finish by 12 - 1 pm, post which come to Pune via Aurangabad.

Thanks a lot for the road conditions update buddy, it gave us confidence for this ride . And also many thanks for the plan suggested. Unfortunately those who have confirmed(including me) so far wont look ready/prepared for the 2 days trip on such a short notice . I think we gonna do touch, relax, explore and return from either Ellora or Ajanta (based on what we decide after reaching Aurangabad). And I my self is big Pan fan, so will for sure visit Panwala in Aurangabad

Thanks once again ...

[shardul]

Guys any G2G planned on coming weekend? Or any rides on saturday morning to lavasa?

[trustvishwas]

I am really amazed at the really good quality of last 5-6 pages. Keep up the good work guys. Having sensible discussions keep out bakar.

[rkakkar]

Hi Imran,

Have you been to Ajanta & Ellora? I had been there last year, and believe me Ajanta is better than Ellora.. Ajanta will take time as you need to cross Aurangabad and will have to climb up on the feet, but it worth a visit as compared to Ellora.

I beg to differ. I found Ellora to be a LOT better than Ajanta. At Ajanta, you see one cave, you've seen them all, but Ellora has a lot more caves to explore and they aren't the same. Cave 16 is breathtaking!

[Sorcerer's apprentice]

Guys any G2G planned on coming weekend? Or any rides on saturday morning to lavasa?

Dont know about the G2G but you may find me somehwere in Lavasa this weekend

[Above_All]

Can someone post location of Shell Petrol Pump & Mobil1 oil shop located in pune . Found 1 shop of Mobil1 at paud phata stop anyone have any experience of them ?

[Eshan-P180]

Can someone post location of Shell Petrol Pump & Mobil1 oil shop located in pune . Found 1 shop of Mobil1 at paud phata stop anyone have any experience of them ?

Shell pumps
1 WARJE NH4, BYPASS RD, VILL WARJE 411052 9762944907
2 PIMPRI OLD BOMBAY RD, KASARWADI, PCMC 411018 9860636981
3 KALASAGAR OLD BOMBAY RD, PIMPRI, PCMC 411018 9860636981
4 HINJEWADI HINJEWADI RD, VILL HINJEWADI 411057 9850883647
5 CHINCHWAD CHINCHWAD PCMC 411019 8087459646

Map link for pumps - http://www.shell.com/home/content/in...ation_locator/

Mobil Oil
1) Aru Traders 45/3, Karve Road, Paud Phata, Opposite Butte Patil Complex, Near Raj Restaurant, Paud Phata Pune, MH 411038
020 25450083

That guy is genuine for Mobil and is Authorised dealer. Genuine shop. Purchased lubricants from this guy, does oil change for free.

Hope this helps.

[Above_All]

Shell pumps
1 WARJE NH4, BYPASS RD, VILL WARJE 411052 9762944907
2 PIMPRI OLD BOMBAY RD, KASARWADI, PCMC 411018 9860636981
3 KALASAGAR OLD BOMBAY RD, PIMPRI, PCMC 411018 9860636981
4 HINJEWADI HINJEWADI RD, VILL HINJEWADI 411057 9850883647
5 CHINCHWAD CHINCHWAD PCMC 411019 8087459646


Mobil Oil
1) Aru Traders 45/3, Karve Road, Paud Phata, Opposite Butte Patil Complex, Near Raj Restaurant, Paud Phata Pune, MH 411038

020 25450083

That guy is genuine for Mobil and is Authorised dealer. Genuine shop.

Thank you Eshan for the reply . My bad is i am living near warje area but never saw it . Err......

[imrandkhan]

Thank you Eshan for the reply . Can you please post a google map link for the shell pump at Warje . My bad is i am living near that area but never saw it . Err......

If you are coming from Chandni chouk then Warje vala Shell PP is approx 200/300 meter before the Warje bridge...

[shardul]

Dont know about the G2G but you may find me somehwere in Lavasa this weekend

Then lets go together to lavasa..get in touch my number is 09727738569

[trustvishwas]

For all those touring guys from Pune -

Here are some links to travelogues to various rides done by Surojit and other xbhipians in previous couple of years. These are around Pune.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/14396-ride-unexplored-s02e06-lost-space-lost-time.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/13913-dam-good-ride-pawna-uksan-shirota.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/13816-ride-unexplored-s02e04-crossroads-uncertainty.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/13386-season-2-episode-1-first-rain-ride-2010-pune-panhala-mahabaleshwar.html

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/13544-season-2-episode-2-unforeseen-paths.html

May be someone will find a new destination for coming weekends.

This one is a bit longer ride though -

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/14735-riders-cause-south-india-ride-against-exploitation-through-child-labour.html

[Eshan-P180]

@ everyone: why do i find members today without understanding,patience . why is it that every time after sensible discussions for few pages this shit starts again?


Future G2Gs/Rides will be arranged by me,please forward me your G2G/Ride requests via PM here or on FB.

Next G2G will be on 16th and it would be a dinner G2G. Details will be posted by 8th

About this g2g any update Rohit?