Hyderabad to Western ghats Monsoon drive meet, 2019

[Gowtham]

‘India-Drive’ now invites you to drive along to enjoy the monsoon greens. For those who believe in self exploration while allowing in-depth discovery of the destination, this is a perfect lobby to join us.

Let us drive in a union spirit to continue to start this year’s drive meet-ups on a cheerful note. So come out, join our convoy with ‘India-Drive’ and hunt down to our own piece of paradise.

Drive details

Date	25th July - 28th July 2019
Location	Western ghats exploration drive
Distance	~650 Kilometers (one way)
Meetup point	Gachibowli (ORR entrance)
Number of slots	25
SPOC (WhatsAPP)	9849021091 / 9989745688
Price	3500/- per head (twin sharing basis) Inclusive of,  Four days and three nights stay. Note: Food and activities will be on sharing basis.

 

July 25th (DAY – 1)	Hyderabad to Pune
July 26th (DAY – 2)	Western ghats exploration drive
July 27th (DAY – 3)	Western ghats exploration drive
July 28th (DAY – 4)	Pune to Hyderabad

 

Things to carry:
1) Carry umbrella and rain coat (Must).
2) Toiletries, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Mosquito repellent cream and Glucose / Electrol (personal medical kit)
3) Camera kits and Telescopes if any star gazing enthusiasts or night photography enthusiasts.
4) Most importantly loads of energy and positive attitude.

 

Disclaimer:

Accepting to participate in this Drive, is an agreement that you have joined us voluntarily and you accept that organisers do not hold any responsibility for loss or damage of property (vehicle etc.). Also, you are responsible for your own safety and any act of negligence that endangers the safety of fellow passengers, guests others.

 

Terms and Conditions:

1) Only cars are allowed.

2) No age/sex restrictions on joining the drive until the driver is licensed.

3) Your car must have all the necessary gear. (Spare tyre etc.).

4) You need to follow the designated convoy position and keep safe distance from the adjacent cars.

5) No compromise on safety at any time seat belts are a must!, always use indicators for lane change.

6) Kindly avoid ‘free-play’ and ‘show-off’ during the trip – follow the Marshal’s instructions at all times.

7) Carry enough water/ refreshments/ drinks for self and passengers.

8.) Driving members can bring up to 3 guests. We encourage families.

9) You are required to confirm compliance to the conditions for this trip before we can register your RSVP.

10) Acceptance of your RSVP is only notional, and the organisers reserve the right to select the final list of attendees.

11) The organisers do not hold any responsibility for loss or damage of property (vehicle, gear etc.).

 

If you are a long-drive enthusiast and visiting new places give you a high, YES, this group is just the one for you! Come join us and share your experience.

Let’s Dream.. Drive.. Discover!

[Gowtham]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

 

 

[sagar]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

[bhargav]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

[sahil]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

[Sridhar Tandra]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

[uday]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

6. Uday 

[Gowtham]

Created a WhatsApp group for further discussion. 
Once the RSVP is completed, I will be adding them to the group.

[akhil_redd]

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

6. Uday 

7. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

[Sridhar Tandra]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

[ksa171983]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

[Jai Theerth]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

[NaveenGummadi]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative 

[jagadeesh]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

[Saikishore]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

7. Sai Kishore (indica ev2)- Tentative

[Asher]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

6. Ashwin + 2 (Polo)

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

7. Sai Kishore (indica ev2)- Tentative

[SrinivasP]

I'll join

[Gowtham]

After RSVP,
please join the below group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hr4DCMzsWUhK3vIFOM063i

 

[BORNDRIVER]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

6. Ashwin + 2 (Polo)

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

7. Sai Kishore (indica ev2)- Tentative

8. BORNDRIVER+3 (ETIOS)- Tentative

[GandhamVinay]

 

Vinay +1

 

[Shekar]

16 hours ago, BORNDRIVER said:

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

6. Ashwin + 2 (Polo)

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

7. Sai Kishore (indica ev2)- Tentative

8. BORNDRIVER+3 (ETIOS)- Tentative

Shekar +1 (Etios) Tentative

[Levi]

Confirmed list

1. Ranger +1 (Civic)

2. Sagar +1 (Creta)

3. Bhargav + 1(Vento)

4. Rajesh +1 (Creta)

5. Uday 

6. Ashwin + 2 (Polo)

7. Levi + 1 (Jeep Compass)

 

Tentative List

1. Sridhar Tandra + 2 (Tiago) - Tentative

2. Akhil + 1 (Honda Jazz) - Tentative

3. Shiva +1(compass)- Tentative 

4. Jai +2(Honda City) - Tentative

5. Naveen (Ecosport) - Tentative

6. Jagadeesh (Ecosport) - Tentative

7. Sai Kishore (indica ev2)- Tentative

8. BORNDRIVER+3 (ETIOS)- Tentative

[Gowtham]

Slots are full for now. 
If there are any dropouts. 
We will update here. 

[10V]

I am in too !!

[sagar]

On ‎7‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 4:54 PM, 10V said:

I am in too !!

We are sorry to let you know that the slots are already full with a huge waiting list to follow. We hope to see you at the next drive as you RSVP at the earliest hour possible post announcement.  

[10V]

Thanks Sagar......Its unfortunate on my part. But I am looking forward to the coastal trip with you guys !!.....Enjoy

[Gowtham]

Plan  Day 1 : Hyderabad to Pune (Lonavala)

Total kilometres : ~ 600

Drive time : 11 hours 

 

We will be dividing the convoy into two groups. 
Based on the pace at which members are comfortable. 

Most of the toll gates stopovers can be used for quick breaks and regroup points. 

 

Section:1
Meet-up Point : Hyderabad ORR, Mumbai highway exit.

Meet-up time : 5:00 AM
Meet-up landmark : Hyderabad Delight Restaurant

We will be starting at  sharp 5:20 AM from the point.
Make sure you reach the point on time.

 

Reset the trip meter of the car before you start from the meetup point,  so that it will be easy to find each other easily. 

 

Google maps location details of meetup point :  LINK

 

 

Section:2
Meet-up Point to Breakfast point

Breakfast expected time : 8~9AM

 

Hotel options :  ( We will stop over in either of the hotel depending on time)

• Punjabi Dhami Hotel
• Hotel Sonai Restaurant And Food Mall

 

 

Section :3 

Breakfast point to lunch point

This is the longest section, we cover around 240 kilometres

We will fuel up once we cross Solapur

Lunch expected time: 2PM~3PM

 

Hotel options  :

• Nisarg Family Restuarent Veg
• Hotel Shivar non-veg
• We can stop over at other hotels as well, since we have plenty of options on this section. Depending on timeline we can decide the place

 

 

Section: 4

Lunch point to Tea break ( before Pune)

We will be stopping for a tea break,  before entering the Pune City.
Random stopover at a decent  dhaba with washrooms 

 

Section : 5

Tea point to Accommodation/Dinner point based on our progress.

We will take highway 48, to avoid Pune traffic 

We will regroup just before the entrance of expressway. 

We will be driving around 50 kilometres on Pune-Mumbai expressway. 
There won't be any stopovers on this sections. 

 

Regroup/bio break point/quick snack point : LINK

 

Accommodation exit point : Link

 

A complete plan with GPS details will be shared in the WhatsApp group a day before the drive. 

[Gowtham]

Plan  Day 2 :  Pune(Lonavala) to Tamhini and Mulshi

 

Breakfast:

We will start at 7AM from the accommodation.

If you can't wait till 9AM~10AM for breakfast (like me)  , Carry few quick bites.
Breakfast is planned around 9AM~10AM

 

The drive from 7AM to 10AM is around 50 kilometres.
But it will take ~2 hours + since the routes that we are taking are scenic/less crowded (roads are bad) 

If there are any road closures, we will be taking alternative routes, we may take more time to reach the breakfast point. 

 

You wont find any signals on this route. 

You have to download the offline google maps. We will share those details in the WhatsApp group. 

 

Trek 

After the breakfast, We will go on a 120 minutes trek to a waterfall( name unknown).
Proper permissions are taken from the officials.

 

Trek Difficulty level : Easy (We made sure that everyone can do it comfortably) 

 

Post trek, we will be having be having lunch around 2~3PM.

 

Things to carry for trek: 

1. Rain coats/Umbrellas
2. Comfortable attire for the trek 
3. Shoes  
4. Water bottles
5. Energy bars 
6. Extra pair of clothes
7. A backpack/bag to carry your stuff 

 

Lunch

Lunch will be arranged post trek, along with a room for attire changeover. 

 

Post Lunch

We will visit few places around the area and drive back to the Accommodation.

[Shekar]

Waiting for the report

[sagar]

1 hour ago, Shekar said:

Waiting for the report

Will be rolled out by the weekend hopefully