The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[SriramEfunds]

I am really really sorry guys. I was not able to meet you all up. My dog died last nit. Sorry.

Its very sad and depressing. Hope you recover from this soon Sirius.

[undefineme3]

Had a nice early morning G2G at bessy. Had a small discussion session followed by breakfast and then again some more discussion and returned home.

Members who came:
Sriram
Raghav
Aargee
Deva
Deepak
Tarun
Rajesh
Ananth
Steve
Ganesh

& Guest appearance: Karan
@tarun: Do post the pics

[aargee]

I am really really sorry guys. I was not able to meet you all up. My dog died last nit. Sorry.

You could've given a try, we were all there upto 7:45 or so. Myself, Sri, Undefineme, CBZXtreme, Tarc, SteveBurn, Rajesh, Raghav, Ananth & Deva.

Edit - Undefine - Guess we posted at the same time ; your new avatar is looking good

[steveburnside2001]

some pics i took this morning

Sunrise@bessie
Picasa Web Albums - seenu - sunrise @ bes...

[Ananth]

Guest appearance: Karan

It was an amazing appearance, wasn't it

some pics i took this morning

Sunrise@bessie
Picasa Web Albums - seenu - sunrise @ bes...

Are they SOOC or you did some PP ?

[Sirius]

You could've given a try, we were all there upto 7:45 or so. Myself, Sri, Undefineme, CBZXtreme, Tarc, SteveBurn, Rajesh, Raghav, Ananth & Deva.

No. Since the incident, I did not switch on my pc. I really thought that you guyz were heading to the fort. It was only today morning that I came to know bout bessy. I would have surely come, if I had known about this earlier. Wanted to meet you all. Sorry about this.

[steveburnside2001]

It was an amazing appearance, wasn't it



Are they SOOC or you did some PP ?

no pp done.

[aargee]

No. Since the incident, I did not switch on my pc. I really thought that you guyz were heading to the fort. It was only today morning that I came to know bout bessy. I would have surely come, if I had known about this earlier. Wanted to meet you all. Sorry about this.

Nothing to feel sorry, there's always...NEXT TIME

[Ananth]

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Point Calimere Trip: Chennai - Vedaranyam / Point Calimere - Chennai ; 3 days

Distance : ~ 370 Kilometers one way.
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Those Interested, Please post in your availability / tentative dates you could ride in ASAP.

To start with I'm available for the 3 day trip only by :

September 24 - 25 - 26

October 1 - 2 - 3

October 29 - 30 - 31.

We could collectively select a particular weekend (+ 1 day) that is convenient for the majority for this trip.

Route Map :



Previous Ride Pics : Picasa Web Albums - Ananth - East Coast Ride

xBhp Thread : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/8...oast-ride.html

Cheers!
Ananth

[aargee]

Point Calimere Trip: Chennai - Vedaranyam / Point Calimere - Chennai ; 3 days

Distance : ~ 370 Kilometers one way.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Those Interested, Please post in your availability / tentative dates you could ride in ASAP.

To start with I'm available for the 3 day trip only by :

September 24 - 25 - 26

October 1 - 2 - 3

October 29 - 30 - 31.

Sounds good Ananth & 3 days is perfect; but 24-26, my participation is little doubtful. Otherwise, OK from me.

[Sunnyside_up!]

--------------------------------------------------------------
Point Calimere Trip: Chennai - Vedaranyam / Point Calimere - Chennai ; 3 days

Distance : ~ 370 Kilometers one way.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Those Interested, Please post in your availability / tentative dates you could ride in ASAP.

To start with I'm available for the 3 day trip only by :

September 24 - 25 - 26

October 1 - 2 - 3

October 29 - 30 - 31.

We could collectively select a particular weekend (+ 1 day) that is convenient for the majority for this trip.

Route Map :



Previous Ride Pics : Picasa Web Albums - Ananth - East Coast Ride

xBhp Thread : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/8...oast-ride.html

Cheers!
Ananth

Hey Buddy!

This sounds interesting! Could you throw some light on the ride itinerary? Like stops/ legs/halts? I mean is the plan to ride there on Day1 and return on Day3? Or are there halts in between? Also, any details about accomodation, road conditions, etc., ?

A few of us had made plans to ride to Tada Falls with some non-XBhpians last week itself in a 250's sprint to Tada and back. Was a good ride with speeds at times clocked at upto 150-160kmph and averages of about 100kmph. Pleasant weather heading out with both a drizzle and bright sun, but got roasted on the return trip.

Beautiful roads after leaving Chennai and today discovered how close we were to Tada on our last g2g to Kone Falls! We actually were so close we could have touched Tada as well as Kone that day!

Todays XBhpian riders -

Rajiv - Ninja 250R
Senthil- Ninja 250R
Sunny - Ninja 250R
Anant- Comet 250R

Praveen was supposed to join in but couldn't at the last moment, so we unfortunately lost our photographer. I think that Rajiv took some pics though.

Considering the number of Chennai XBhpians that were actually out today, I'd say that we're rocking!! )

[steveburnside2001]

how is this for a plan

day 1 ride to point calimare visiting velankani on the way.

day 2 start late from point calimare reach picjavaram - camp on the beach for the night
day 3 head back home

we would require tents to camp at pichavaram and I am not sure if it is allowed or safe. will google for more information


suggestion - if it is a 3 day ride we could head to rameshwaram instead and come back - the beaches are a lot better there.

[Ananth]

how is this for a plan

day 1 ride to point calimare visiting velankani on the way.

day 2 start late from point calimare reach picjavaram - camp on the beach for the night
day 3 head back home

we would require tents to camp at pichavaram and I am not sure if it is allowed or safe. will google for more information

suggestion - if it is a 3 day ride we could head to rameshwaram instead and come back - the beaches are a lot better there.

Rameshwaram will be a too much of a push (considering minimum 5 / 6 people riding in). We would do that on a later time.

Camping on Pichavaram is not allowed off late it seems. The Govt House in the middle of the lake ( That MGR built for a movie ) is also not allowed for public off late. You need to stay at TTDC guesthouse off the lake, which is not worth it. We would try to do Pichavaram on Day 3 if the Sun allows.

Also, I want an relaxed trip - To spend time relaxing on the beach than hurrying up to many places. Keep me posted if you have any other suggestions.

Sounds good Ananth & 3 days is perfect; but 24-26, my participation is little doubtful. Otherwise, OK from me.

good enough, thanks for your confirmation.

Hey Buddy!

This sounds interesting! Could you throw some light on the ride itinerary? Like stops/ legs/halts? I mean is the plan to ride there on Day1 and return on Day3? Or are there halts in between? Also, any details about accommodation, road conditions, etc., ?

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1 :

0500 AM : Meet Up @ Cozzee / Besant Nagar Beach
0515 AM : Start from Cozee
0530 AM : Meet Up other xBhpians around ECR / Shollinganallur
0830 AM : Pondy
1000 AM : Breakfast at Chidambaram / Krishna Bhavan - Authentic South Indian Vegetarian Food
1200 PM : Visit Poompuhar (Cauveripatnam) if need
1300 PM : Tranquebar / Tharangambadi Fort. Photo Session
1400 PM : Nagore : Biriyani Special
1600 PM : Veilankanni Church
1800 PM : Point Calimere.

Stay at: Government Rest House. Booze is available opposite to the hotel, But i cannot confirm if chilled beer is available

Wildlife Warden,
Point Calimere WLS, Collectorate, Nagapattinam 611 002,
Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04365- 253092

I would try contacting them & proceed with hotel bookings (for 2 nights) as soon as we have a decisive count of people joining in. Food is available only in a small shop & needs to be pre-ordered (& made) if the count is more than 5!

If i could, I would want to take undefineme's bike (with Volvo headlights) onto the beach, drink till i could & sleep there

Day 2:

0530 AM : Ride on with our bikes onto the beach. Try to get hold of the Sun Rise. Photo Session, Lots of them. Riding on the beach should be amazing

0730 AM : Come on time for breakfast, empty what ever is available.

0830 AM : Head onto Point Calimere WildLife Sanctury. Gotta hire a Auto / Car depends on the count (Bikes not allowed inside the Sanctury)

1130 AM : Back to Rest House. Rest for an hour or so.

1300 PM : Time for Lunch!!

1400 PM : Head to the salt pans in & around there. Visit Ramar Padam.

1500 PM : Search around for the Muthupet Lagoon. Spend some more time relaxing at the beach.

1730 PM : Back to Room. Booze. Rest.

2000 PM : Dinner & Off to Bed.

Satellite image grab of Point Calimere :

KODIAKARAI FOREST (SANTURY) OR POINT CALIMERE: Photos and videos on Google Maps, the WIKI-way

Day 3 :

0500 AM : Start from Point Calimere.

0700 AM : Nagapattinam

0830 AM : Pichavaram - If the weather is tolerable (& If people want), we might head to Pichavaram boating.

1130 AM :Brunch at Krishna Bhavan, Chidambaram

1430 PM : Pondicherry

1800 PM : Chennai

**If we dont do boating, Then we will go sightseeing in pondicherry (If people want)**

I know Im not perfect, so please correct me on anything that needs to be corrected on my post. Thanks.

EDIT :

Road Conditions :

Only problem would be the narrow road from Chidambaram to Sirgaazhi & after that its all good. Few pot holes here & there, But then No off roading or anything (Except if you want to ride on Beach!)

Even the road from Chidambaram to Sirgaazhi is not so bad as roads in Karnataka, But its a small road where only one Bus can go at a time, So 2 wheelers would be forced to come out of the road, ride on mud & then ride over the tarmac - Becomes a little hectic with the sun blowing down HOT. Otherwise everything seems comfortable in general.

Hope This helps.

Cheers!
Ananth

[undefineme3]

If i could, I would want to take undefineme's bike (with Volvo headlights) onto the beach, drink till i could & sleep there


Cheers!
Ananth

Dai Dai Dai. .

[steveburnside2001]

Rameshwaram will be a too much of a push (considering minimum 5 / 6 people riding in). We would do that on a later time.

Camping on Pichavaram is not allowed off late it seems. The Govt House in the middle of the lake ( That MGR built for a movie ) is also not allowed for public off late. You need to stay at TTDC guesthouse off the lake, which is not worth it. We would try to do Pichavaram on Day 3 if the Sun allows.

Also, I want an relaxed trip - To spend time relaxing on the beach than hurrying up to many places. Keep me posted if you have any other suggestions.



good enough, thanks for your confirmation.



Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1 :

0500 AM : Meet Up @ Cozzee / Besant Nagar Beach
0515 AM : Start from Cozee
0530 AM : Meet Up other xBhpians around ECR / Shollinganallur
0830 AM : Pondy
1000 AM : Breakfast at Chidambaram / Krishna Bhavan - Authentic South Indian Vegetarian Food
1200 PM : Visit Poompuhar (Cauveripatnam) if need
1300 PM : Tranquebar / Tharangambadi Fort. Photo Session
1400 PM : Nagore : Biriyani Special
1600 PM : Veilankanni Church
1800 PM : Point Calimere.

Stay at: Government Rest House. Booze is available opposite to the hotel, But i cannot confirm if chilled beer is available

Wildlife Warden,
Point Calimere WLS, Collectorate, Nagapattinam 611 002,
Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04365- 253092

I would try contacting them & proceed with hotel bookings (for 2 nights) as soon as we have a decisive count of people joining in. Food is available only in a small shop & needs to be pre-ordered (& made) if the count is more than 5!

If i could, I would want to take undefineme's bike (with Volvo headlights) onto the beach, drink till i could & sleep there

Day 2:

0530 AM : Ride on with our bikes onto the beach. Try to get hold of the Sun Rise. Photo Session, Lots of them. Riding on the beach should be amazing

0730 AM : Come on time for breakfast, empty what ever is available.

0830 AM : Head onto Point Calimere WildLife Sanctury. Gotta hire a Auto / Car depends on the count (Bikes not allowed inside the Sanctury)

1130 AM : Back to Rest House. Rest for an hour or so.

1300 PM : Time for Lunch!!

1400 PM : Head to the salt pans in & around there. Visit Ramar Padam.

1500 PM : Search around for the Muthupet Lagoon. Spend some more time relaxing at the beach.

1730 PM : Back to Room. Booze. Rest.

2000 PM : Dinner & Off to Bed.

Satellite image grab of Point Calimere :

KODIAKARAI FOREST (SANTURY) OR POINT CALIMERE: Photos and videos on Google Maps, the WIKI-way

Day 3 :

0500 AM : Start from Point Calimere.

0700 AM : Nagapattinam

0830 AM : Pichavaram - If the weather is tolerable (& If people want), we might head to Pichavaram boating.

1130 AM :Brunch at Krishna Bhavan, Chidambaram

1430 PM : Pondicherry

1800 PM : Chennai

**If we dont do boating, Then we will go sightseeing in pondicherry (If people want)**

I know Im not perfect, so please correct me on anything that needs to be corrected on my post. Thanks.

EDIT :

Road Conditions :

Only problem would be the narrow road from Chidambaram to Sirgaazhi & after that its all good. Few pot holes here & there, But then No off roading or anything (Except if you want to ride on Beach!)

Even the road from Chidambaram to Sirgaazhi is not so bad as roads in Karnataka, But its a small road where only one Bus can go at a time, So 2 wheelers would be forced to come out of the road, ride on mud & then ride over the tarmac - Becomes a little hectic with the sun blowing down HOT. Otherwise everything seems comfortable in general.

Hope This helps.

Cheers!
Ananth

some points we can add -

if we have tents we can camp on the beach.

we can hike a boat and head to the sea.

there is an island close to pondi which can be visited on day 3

P.S - can't wait to pig out at the point calimare tea shop.