The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[ketan_r15]

Commonly used routes:
Route 1: Pune - Mahabaleshwar - Poladpur - Khed - Chiplun - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Goa. Lot of ghats and mostly NH17. A bit dangerous as said by DK, especially when night riding is involved. But scenic.

Route 2: Pune - Kolhapur - Nipani - turn right and leave NH4 - Amboli ghat via Ajra - You hit NH17 at Sawantwadi. Only one ghat on NH17 beyond Sawantwadi and then you enter Goa. 4 lane roads in most parts once crossing Goa border. Safer and Faster route. But since you are leaving at 1 pm Amboli ghat can be dangerous after dark.

Route 3: Pune - Kolhapur - Belgaum - Goa. Again a safer and faster route. But this way you enter directly in South Goa. So plan accommodation accordingly.

Not all but most POI can be done in 3 days in Goa(shortest trip that is).
Day 1 for North Goa.
Day 2 for South Goa
and Day 3 for shopping etc.

Some POI - Agonda beach in south goa. Pune bliss. Cabo de rama fort near Agonda. Amazing view from the fort. Mangashi and Nageshi - ancient temples. Colva beach for water sports and white sand. All these places are from south Goa.

Others from central and northern Goa are Old Goa churches - not to be missed, brilliant architecture. Res magoos fort(spelling not sure). Calangute, Mapusa, Vagator beach. Anjuna beach for night life. Dona paula, Mira mar - two beaches near Panjim.

Ride safe!

[Devilpulsarian]

Saad Since you are leaving at 1 pm, in that case i would not recommend you via amboli ghat as the ghat closes at 6 pm and night riding is a bit risky you see.

Other wise if you leaving early than ride straught till nippani and take the route via ajra--> ambolim --> sawantwadi and goa total distance from hinjewadi to panjimi is 452 kms.

Shrinath...lekin ye Amboli ghats hai konse NH/Route pe...

An average of 3-4 accidents daily on Nh17 -- many of them fatal--

The entire bloody route is now very dangerous especially with bus drivers & truck drivers overtaking blindly on turns without any regard to other motorists

back from goa last week in a car & it was harrowing especially during night

NH17 struck off from the list completely...

for goa destinations depends on how many days you spending & what's your agenda

Well, first, I am 'just married'..........
Second its a 'family trip'. I would be accompanied by my parents...

However, I would not mind keeping '' these things in my knowledge plate for future trips...

[shrinathrao]

Shrinath...lekin ye Amboli ghats hai konse NH/Route pe...

Reach nippani toll naka where your mobile says you welcome to karnataka roaming customer and than take right turn.

[amitredefined]

As mentioned by Ketan go for route 2. Avoid night riding; I have visited Goa 4 times by that road. calangute beach is 451kms from chandani chowk by this route

Route 2: Pune - Kolhapur - Nipani - turn right and leave NH4 - Amboli ghat via Ajra - You hit NH17 at Sawantwadi. Only one ghat on NH17 beyond Sawantwadi and then you enter Goa. 4 lane roads in most parts once crossing Goa border. Safer and Faster route. But since you are leaving at 1 pm Amboli ghat can be dangerous after dark.

[vivekjayasheel]

Staying in Amboli for the night is not a bad option either. The JRD hotel is decent. There is a forest trail behind the hotel that's delightfully spooky at night. Also, the little cottages across the road from the hotel provide awesome malwani food if given adequate notice of a few hours.

[shrinathrao]

Saad which route you finally decided ??

@ everyone - anyone joining to watch kung fu panda 2 this friday evening?

[vkavadia]

Saad which route you finally decided ??

@ everyone - anyone joining to watch kung fu panda 2 this friday evening?

kung fu panda 2?? Is it in theaters? I haven't even heard about it!

[shrinathrao]

kung fu panda 2?? Is it in theaters? I haven't even heard about it!

vkavadia - i told this friday which is the release date.

check this link Kung Fu Panda 2 Release Date, Review, Cast, Story, Wallpapers, Plot, Trailer | Views Buzz

[rohitlc]

Wednesday G2G

Hi we will be meeting this Wed. 25th May 2011

Day/Date : Wed. 25th may
Time : 8pm
Venue : Roopali deccan...

[Controlled Madness]

Hi we will be meeting this Wed. 25th May 2011

Day/Date : Wed. 25th may
Time : 8pm
Venue : Roopali deccan...

G2G BABA is back!!

[rohitlc]

G2G BABA is back!!

Yes i am....

[shrinathrao]

Yes i am....

Where had you gone by the way?? I am seeing you in all the G2G's

[inder.cool]

Hi we will be meeting this Wed. 25th May 2011

Day/Date : Wed. 25th may
Time : 8pm
Venue : Roopali deccan...

Will be there..

[abhijitkn]

I'm In

B.A.R.K Ride One Summer 2011
Hi thank you for your response . i am confirming ride on 29th may 2011 (sunday). following are the details.

Date : 29th May 2011
Meeting place : Chandni chowk
Meeting Time : 6 AM
Departure : 6.30am
Destination : RK's , Lonavala

i believe ride is more about bikes and riding rather than food . i understand TenHut has valid points for Kamath's. let this first ride be to RK,s . we will initiate BAK BAK later.i hope everybody will understand and cooperate.plz do not cancel it due to the venue. further ride till Ambi Vally will be decided after Break fast.

RULES :


1. Be present on time decided.
2. All safety gear is compulsory.
3. All papers in order and must be carried along.


Please give your confirmations,suggestions...

confirmed members

1. Rohitlc
2. Trustvishwas
3. TenHut
4. vrathor
5. s_and_m
6. shrinathrao
7. abhijitkn

I'm in for B.A.R.K.

[phoenixflight]

count me in !!!

B.A.R.K Ride One Summer 2011
Hi thank you for your response . i am confirming ride on 29th may 2011 (sunday). following are the details.

Date : 29th May 2011
Meeting place : Chandni chowk
Meeting Time : 6 AM
Departure : 6.30am
Destination : RK's , Lonavala

i believe ride is more about bikes and riding rather than food . i understand TenHut has valid points for Kamath's. let this first ride be to RK,s . we will initiate BAK BAK later.i hope everybody will understand and cooperate.plz do not cancel it due to the venue. further ride till Ambi Vally will be decided after Break fast.

RULES :


1. Be present on time decided.
2. All safety gear is compulsory.
3. All papers in order and must be carried along.


Please give your confirmations,suggestions...

confirmed members

1. Rohitlc
2. Trustvishwas
3. TenHut
4. vrathor
5. s_and_m
6. shrinathrao
7. abhijitkn
8. phoenixflight

Count me in as well!!!