The Official Coimbatore Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Suru]

Hey guys

Six of us are planning to ride down from mumbai and pune for 11th to 19th of august.

We are yet to chart out a detail day wise plan and we need your help on the Dindigul-Ooty circuit which forms the major part of the plan.
Pune, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra - Google Maps
We need pointers on the following in the Dindigul-Ooty circuit

1.Day wise breaks
2.Things to watch out for -Road conditions /Wildlife
3.Places not to be missed
4.Forest check point timings
5.Budget places to stay at.

Highly appreciate your inputs guys

Godspeed
Revverend

Thats an awesome route map buddy...

the roads out in Kodaikanal are nice. but trouble starts from Athirapally to Valparai.. a lot of potholes and its time consuming. Do watch out for elephants in that route. a bit of a foresty area.

From valparai to pollachi, twisties, twisties, twisties... again, do watch out for bisons and elephants.

Pollachi to Coimbatore is a nice highway, can rip.

From Coimbatore to Mettupalayam, the roads are worse if u take the normal route.. but u can bypass by riding through a place Annur... its fast and buttersmooth... one zip...

mettupalayam to Ooty, personally i would prefer riding through Coonoor. both are equally super...the Mtp-kotagiri has only a few hairpin bends while the Coonoor route offers 14 breathtaking hairpin bends with a real riding through the forest experience..

On the other hand, Kodanad view point is in Kotagiri, so if ur planning to visit it, then the other route would do justice..
In coonoor, u have places like lamb's rock, dolphin nose, Sim's park, golf courses, Avalanchi, Emerald, Upper Bhavani, Parson's Valley,.. Also, historic places like Lady Canning's Seat, the MRC, war memorial, etc..

Ooty has Doddabetta, pykara lake, waterfalls with a boating area.. can also visit Western Catchment if permission from authorities are obtained.

Plus, each area has a local hangout.. you know, having a beer on a chilly evening inside a forest covered by mist..

Also, do watch out for elephants in the MTP-kotagiri or the coonoor route up the ghats.. a lot of elephant trouble recently. strong word of caution.

Regarding accomodation, I guess, u would find hotels or lodges for every budget along the way. but if u need to book rooms in advance from Coimbatore-Ooty, do let me know.

Let me know whats the game plan in Coimbatore and Ooty, we will plan something out...

To sum it up, these are a few things what I can offer on my behalf. Do let me know if I can be of further assistance bro.

[B7ACKTHORN]

@ Vijay & Arun, Heartiest Wishes for making this trip a grand success. May God be with you.

All the best to the Leh riders... enjoy

Great going vijay and arun.... ride safe, have a great time and best of luck to u guys for a safe and memorable journey.

Guys very happy to report that myself Arun and two other bikers from Delhi have completed close to 3k KMS covering "so called" pan India Leh-Ladakh trip without any glitch and am happy to report that the entire trip was executed flawlessly. Thank you so much for all the souls that helped us with the planning, execution, morale boost. It's one trip of a lifetime and memories to be cherished forever.

Thanks, Josh, KVSamy Rammy, Suru, and all the well wishers. Will post some teaser shots once the photos are available with me.

Cheers!
VJ

[dpak89]

Hey guys

Six of us are planning to ride down from mumbai and pune for 11th to 19th of august.

We are yet to chart out a detail day wise plan and we need your help on the Dindigul-Ooty circuit which forms the major part of the plan.
Pune, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra - Google Maps
We need pointers on the following in the Dindigul-Ooty circuit

1.Day wise breaks
2.Things to watch out for -Road conditions /Wildlife
3.Places not to be missed
4.Forest check point timings
5.Budget places to stay at.

Highly appreciate your inputs guys

Godspeed
Revverend

Nice trip planning buddy! But to say about the circuit is like writing a tour guide book!Lots of things are there to say! I guess Prof. Biker knows most of the places to see here. So no worries...just give me or anyone around here a call and we will help you out!

the roads out in Kodaikanal are nice. but trouble starts from Athirapally to Valparai.. a lot of potholes and its time consuming. Do watch out for elephants in that route. a bit of a foresty area.

Ji though the Athirapally to Valparai is little time consuming the roads are just mind blowing just a 7-8km strech is in bad state ! Else it is one of the best roads to scrape your knee!

Guys very happy to report that myself Arun and two other bikers from Delhi have completed close to 3k KMS covering "so called" pan India Leh-Ladakh trip without any glitch and am happy to report that the entire trip was executed flawlessly. Thank you so much for all the souls that helped us with the planning, execution, morale boost. It's one trip of a lifetime and memories to be cherished forever.

Thanks, Josh, KVSamy Rammy, Suru, and all the well wishers. Will post some teaser shots once the photos are available with me.

Cheers!
VJ

Awesome Vijay! Congrats on completing it without any problems! waiting for pics

[SAMPATH_K]

KTM Showroom opened

KTM exclusive showroom opened at Nava India(close to yamaha dealer) on Avanashi road.Saw a couple of bikes on display as well today

[SAMPATH_K]

Hey guys

Six of us are planning to ride down from mumbai and pune for 11th to 19th of august.

We are yet to chart out a detail day wise plan and we need your help on the Dindigul-Ooty circuit which forms the major part of the plan.
Pune, Maharashtra to Pune, Maharashtra - Google Maps
We need pointers on the following in the Dindigul-Ooty circuit

1.Day wise breaks
2.Things to watch out for -Road conditions /Wildlife
3.Places not to be missed
4.Forest check point timings
5.Budget places to stay at.

Highly appreciate your inputs guys

Godspeed
Revverend

Would suggest you to take the mettupalayam-kotagiri-Oty road as its condition is good and there's very less traffic.Take this route if you want a picturestique ride.

And from Ooty you may try the Kalatty route..famous for its bends and steepness.It goes through some really dense forests and its much shorter than the gudalur stretch.But please be careful as this road at certain places might tempt you to push the limits.You can term this road as devil in angels disguise

All the best guys...ride safe.Do let me know if you need something enroute

[B7ACKTHORN]

Awesome Vijay! Congrats on completing it without any problems! waiting for pics

Thanks, Pak. Indeed! Will post the photos as soon as I get them.

Cheers!
VJ

[arunlee03]

some teasers taken from our mobile

[arunlee03]

few photos

[arunlee03]

3.2 mega pixel

[arunlee03]

nokia c5 !

[arunlee03]

Nokia C5 - 3.2 MegaPixel Camera

[lijok]

ahh... the pics make me long to go again...

[Suru]

Nokia C5 - 3.2 MegaPixel Camera

Were u trying to show something to the guy on the other side of the mountain..?? lol

Cool pics buddy..


@VJ: I told you before the trip that puchuk can be of some use..

[B7ACKTHORN]

Were u trying to show something to the guy on the other side of the mountain..?? lol

Cool pics buddy..


@VJ: I told you before the trip that puchuk can be of some use..

Yes ji you were right, "puchuk's" absence was felt big time, but then don't worry, next year when you guys go, I will hitch a "friendly ride" and do the customary with puchuk

Cheers!
VJ

[arunlee03]

Were u trying to show something to the guy on the other side of the mountain..?? lol

Cool pics buddy..

Suruji .. the scenary was so awesome so tried comparing my fist with the water falls the other side!!!

BTW... main pics form camera are yet to be received from them..! will post it all once i receive.