Monsoon Drive meet 2017, Western Ghats exploration drive

[Gowtham]

India is blessed to have the best of landscapes offering enthralling views & jaw dropping backdrops and monsoon helps in bringing out the real colours of every corner in the country. Let's throttle down to explore our piece of paradise as we always do it.

 

When: August 24th to August 27th 2017

Where: Western Ghats, Pune.

 

Start point - Gachibowli (ORR)

End point - Pune (Western ghats)

Start time - 4:00 a.m.

Total Distance - ~580 kms (one way)

Objective - A long drive to explore the uncharted territories of the western ghats and thank the monsoon showers.

 

Places to be covered:

We will update this space shortly. (or should we keep it a surprise?)

 

Route:

Hyderabad (Gachibowli) ---Kalaburgai (Gulbarga) --- Solapur --- Pune

 

Meet-up point : Gachibowli ORR entrance
Map location : https://goo.gl/maps/X5onups3Dxj

 

POC : 9849021091 / 9989745688

 

Plan:

Day 1 (August 24th - 2017):

 

4:00 AM - We start from off from the meet-up point towards Pune. 
8:00 AM - Stop by for breakfast at Kalaburgai. 
1:00 PM - We stop by for lunch after crossing Solapur.
7:00 PM - We reach Pune to break down for the day.

 

Day 2 (August 25th - 2017):

Kundalika White water rafting, followed by Western Ghats exploration drive

5:30 AM - We start from off from the Pune accommodation towards Kundalika water rafting. 
8:30 AM - Have breakfast en-route and reach water rafting  point.
12:00 PM - We will complete the rafting, start exploring the Western Ghats till evening.  

7:00 PM - We reach Pune to break down for the day.

 

 

 

Day 3 (August 26th - 2017):

Western Ghats exploration drive

 

Day 4 (August 27th - 2017):

4:00 AM: We start early to escape the Pune city traffic and proceed towards Hyderabad.

 

More details of Day 2 and Day 3 will be shared as we get closer to the travel date.

 

Things to carry: 

• Please do carry your own water bottles and snacks which could be sufficient for 3 days and 4 nights.
• Trekking shoes, track pants, T-shirts, winter wear and a rain coat.
• Toiletries, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Mosquito repellent cream and Glucose / Electrol (personal medical kit)
• Camera kits and Telescopes if any star gazing enthusiasts or night photography enthusiasts.
• Most importantly loads of energy and positive attitude.

 

Cost per head: 

3,200 INR per head, 4 days and 3 nights  (Accommodation for three nights in Pune on sharing basis)

We go dutch on the expenses at Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and misc.

We will message you the payment details, once you update your name in the list.

 

***Note: Number of slots available are 30

 

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 or 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 organizers reserve the right to select the final list of attendees.

11) The organizers 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

[sagar]

Confirmed list:
1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

[prabhum]

Confirmed list:
1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3.Prabhu+3

[varunc]

Confirmed list:
1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

[Omik]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

[Asher]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

[Saran]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

[Sridhar Tandra]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Sridhar Tandra + 1

 

[Saran]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

[Vinith]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

[bhargav]

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1(tentative)

[Gowtham]

10 more slots to go!
Looks like slots will be full in a day or two.

[Karthik Pavan G]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1(tentative)

11. Karthik Pavan+3

[Gowtham]

10 minutes ago, Karthik Pavan G said:

11. Karthik Pavan+3

 

Hello Karthik Pavan,

Welcome to India-Drive.

I think this is your first drive with us, If you any queries regarding the drive, You can post them on this link. 
 

[Karthik Pavan G]

Hello Ranger,

Thanks for your reply.

Sure..Waiting for the drive.

 

[krishr]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

[Sruthi]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

[Sug]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

[Omik]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

 

Updated on the behalf of Danda Ravi teja

[suhas]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

[Syed Jawwad]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

 

[Gowtham]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Slots are closed. Please add your name to the waiting list.
If anyone drops out, we will promote you to the confirm list.

 

Waiting list:

1.

2. 

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

[Sud]

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Slots are closed. Please add your name to the waiting list.
If anyone drops out, we will promote you to the confirm list.

 

Waiting list:

1. Sudhir + 1

2. 

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

[shiva]

Looks like I'm late to the party.  
Anyways I will stay in the Tentative list.
Enjoy the drive have lots of fun. 

August is the prime time for a drive through Wester ghats.
I used to work in Pune, Have done this route many times, It is great place.
I'm missing this place after shifting to Hyderabad. 

 

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Slots are closed. Please add your name to the waiting list.
If anyone drops out, we will promote you to the confirm list.

 

Waiting list:

1. Sudhir + 1

2. 

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

4. Shiva 

[HarshitaH]

Hoping to get through the confirmed list ??Harshita+1

 

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Slots are closed. Please add your name to the waiting list.
If anyone drops out, we will promote you to the confirm list.

 

Waiting list:

1. Sudhir + 1

2. HARSHITA+1

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

4. Shiva 

 

[Gowtham]

7 hours ago, HarshitaH said:

Hoping to get through the confirmed list ??Harshita+1

We will try to confirm the slot as early as possible.

 

[Aasresh]

Hey! Any one.

 

Willing to tke me in their car for the trip.

I am interested to go on a trip with you guys but lack of my own car, made me miss many trips.

 

If anyone is okay with me joining them in their journey, please let me know.

 

Thank you

[Vinith]

Slots are full brother, if not i dint have any problem.

[Gowtham]

On 7/26/2017 at 3:45 PM, Ranger said:

**Note: Number of slots available are 30

 

13 hours ago, Aasresh said:

If anyone is okay with me joining them in their journey, please let me know.

 

Hi Aasresh,
Currently slots are full.
 If there are any drop outs(low chances), we will let you know. We are adding you to the waiting list.

We will confirm the slot availability by next weekend.

 

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Saran + 1

8. Sridhar Tandra + 1

9.Vinith +1

10. Bhargav + 1

11. Karthik Pavan+3

12. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

13. Ravi Teja +2
14.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Slots are closed. Please add your name to the waiting list.
If there are anyone drops out, we will promote you to the confirm list.

 

Waiting list:

1. Sudhir + 1

2. HARSHITA+1

3. Aasresh

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

4. Shiva 

 

[Saran]

Removing myself as due to some unfortunate reason, I won't be able to join this trip! gonna miss it

 

Updated list:

 

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Sridhar Tandra + 1

8.Vinith +1

9. Bhargav + 1

10. Karthik Pavan+3

11. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

12. Ravi Teja +2
13.Syed Jawwad +2

 

Waiting list:

1. Sudhir + 1

2. HARSHITA+1

3. Aasresh

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

4. Shiva 

 

[Gowtham]

15 hours ago, Saran said:

Removing myself as due to some unfortunate reason, I won't be able to join this trip! gonna miss it

Bad luck, Office leaves are always critical. 
Hope to see you on the upcoming drive. Moving Sudhir and Harshita to confirmed list.

 

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Sridhar Tandra + 1

8.Vinith +1

9. Bhargav + 1

10. Karthik Pavan+3

11. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

12. Ravi Teja +2
13. Syed Jawwad +2

14. Sudhir +(1 tentative)

15. Harishita +1

 

Waiting list:

1. Aasresh

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Suhas+1

4. Shiva 

[HarshitaH]

Just a suggestion, if everyone is ok we can trek to Harishchandragad fort during our stay in Pune.

 

[Gowtham]

15 minutes ago, HarshitaH said:

Just a suggestion, if everyone is ok we can trek to Harishchandragad fort during our stay in Pune.

 

If we have time, we will definitely explore this place.
Once we freeze the head count, we will discuss more about places to explore.

Mean while If you have another suggestion apart from Harishchandragad, Please let us know. 
We will add those places to a list and we will finalize on the plan.

 

[HarshitaH]

18 minutes ago, Ranger said:

If we have time, we will definitely explore this place.
Once we freeze the head count, we will discuss more about places to explore.

Mean while If you have another suggestion apart from Harishchandragad, Please let us know. 
We will add those places to a list and we will finalize on the plan.

 

Ok I'll do that

[Sridhar Tandra]

On 8/3/2017 at 6:13 PM, Saran said:

Removing myself as due to some unfortunate reason, I won't be able to join this trip! gonna miss it [emoji20]
 

Will miss you bro, not sure if this reason but take care

Sridhar Tandra (ST)
 

[suhas]

On 8/4/2017 at 9:56 AM, Ranger said:

Bad luck, Office leaves are always critical. 

Admin, please move me to the waitlist with Suhas+2, I got my leave approved

[Gowtham]

24 minutes ago, suhas said:

Admin, please move me to the waitlist with Suhas+2, I got my leave approved

Thank you for the update Suhas.
We will freeze the list by this weekend, We will update your status.
If you have any queries, Please let me know.

Confirmed list:

1. Ranger +1

2. Sagar +1

3. Prabhu + 3

4. Varun + 1

5. Omkar + 1

6. Ashwin+1

7. Sridhar Tandra + 1

8.Vinith +1

9. Bhargav + 1

10. Karthik Pavan+3

11. Sruthi Sagiraju + 2 +1(tentative)

12. Ravi Teja +2
13. Syed Jawwad +2

14. Sudhir +(1 tentative)

15. Harishita +1

 

Waiting list:

1. Aasresh

2. Suhas+2

 

Tentative 
1. Krishna+1(Tentative)

2. Sugandhar+1

3. Shiva 

[Gowtham]

Nine more days to go.

Weather prediction looks promising

Please be prepare to carry Raincoats and Umbrellas.

 

[HarshitaH]

22 hours ago, Ranger said:

Nine more days to go.
Weather prediction looks promising
Please be prepare to carry Raincoats and Umbrellas.
 

Countdown begins [emoji594][emoji592][emoji594][emoji592][emoji594][emoji592]
 

[Gowtham]

7 more days to go!

Latest weather update.

 

Our target is to explore Tamhini and Mulshi Ghat sections during Monsoon. 

 

If you guys come across any interesting place on this section, do let us know. We will include them in our list (depending of the feasibility).

 

Route that we are planning to take:

Pune --> Mulshi --> Tamhini --> Kundalika 

 

We will update more details soon.

[Gowtham]

6 minutes ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

 

I am going to get extra pair of clothes, I am going to drench..!!

 

Haha
Don't forget umbrellas, Rain coats and Slippers.

 

 

[Vinith]

19 minutes ago, Ranger said:

 
Haha
Don't forget umbrellas, Rain coats and Slippers.
 
 

They is always an umbrella present in my car.
 

[sagar]

Tamhini and Mulshi look the best during monsoon and especially when it rains. And when you get drenched in rain during a trek around this place, Nothing like it. I've been here before and with a new crew altogether this time is what excites me even more.

[Sridhar Tandra]

4 hours ago, sagar said:

Tamhini and Mulshi look the best during monsoon and especially when it rains. And when you get drenched in rain during a trek around this place, Nothing like it. I've been here before and with a new crew altogether this time is what excites me even more.

 

Absolutely, no umbrellas / rain coats anything..!! everything remains in my car except me..

[Gowtham]

30 minutes ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

Absolutely, no umbrellas / rain coats anything..!!

Hope you have leather seats 

 

4 hours ago, Vinith said:

They is always an umbrella present in my car.

Great
 

4 hours ago, sagar said:

Tamhini and Mulshi look the best during monsoon and especially when it rains. And when you get drenched in rain during a trek around this place, Nothing like it. I've been here before and with a new crew altogether this time is what excites me even more.

 

Agree on it, Drive through the western ghats in rain is going to be fun.
 

[Sridhar Tandra]

17 hours ago, Ranger said:

Hope you have leather seats 

 

Buhahaha.. I said extra pair(s) of clothe(s) 

[rakeshgongalla]

Hi everybody
Been trying to talk my friend into this drive and confirm however he is unable to make it as we just did Bangalore coorg mangalore gokarna n got back 3 days ago

Just saw the wait list as well I am by myself now would love to hitch hike (would love share fuel expenses etc)

Thank you
 

[sagar]

8 hours ago, rakeshgongalla said:

Just saw the wait list as well I am by myself now would love to hitch hike (would love share fuel expenses etc)

 

Hi Rakesh, Please do drop in your number in my message box. As the slots are full at the moment, we wont we able to accommodate you. But, will surely get in touch with you if we have any drop out in the last minute.

 

[Gowtham]

8 hours ago, rakeshgongalla said:

Hi everybody

Hello Rakesh, Welcome to the club.

 

8 hours ago, rakeshgongalla said:

we just did Bangalore coorg mangalore gokarna n got back 3 days ago

Awesome stretch to explore, would love to see some pictures of your drive.
You can post them in Hyderabad section.

 

8 hours ago, rakeshgongalla said:

Just saw the wait list as well I am by myself now would love to hitch hike (would love share fuel expenses etc)

 

Currently slots are full, If there are any dropouts we will pass you the information.
 

[rakeshgongalla]

Been the member of the group for almost 2 years (rocky in what's app) been busy traveling n lazy I just downloaded the app.

[HarshitaH]

Admins any plans of adding Harishchandragadh to the list. There's another option called Andharban Jungle trek, which is on the way to Kundalika waterfalls. Please include at least one of these.

[Gowtham]

15 minutes ago, HarshitaH said:

Harishchandragadh

 

Is too far away from our plan, We cannot cover it in 4-days.

 

19 minutes ago, HarshitaH said:

Andharban Jungle trek

We planned a stopover at Pimpri dam. (Andharban trek starts from Pimpri, Correct me If I am wrong ) 
We are yet to decide whether it is on Day 2 or Day 3

Andharban is feasible, We may not have time go deep into the forest.
We can explore the surroundings up to 1 kilometer.

We will discuss and update you.

Thank you for the input 
 

[Gowtham]

Two more days to go.
 

Rafting information

 

 Who can go?

Everybody of 14 yrs and above other than pregnant ladies, heart patients and people with severe Asthma.

I do not know swimming, can I raft?
Yes. Non-swimmers are most welcome. Good quality life jackets are provided which keep you floating and
safe.

 What to bring?

Apart from enthusiasm  & thrilling mood following is required:

• T-Shirts and Shorts for rafting are most recommended.
• Track pants should also be fine.
• Sunscreen lotion/Sun block.
• Salwarkameez, sarees are a strict no.
• Sport shoes or floaters as footwear are recommended.
• Change of dry clothes and a towel.
• Spectacles are best avoided. If unavoidable, should be supported by a strap.

 

 What not to bring?
Jewellery, cash, wristwatch, camera & Cell phones while rafting.

[HarshitaH]

Any last minute info?? Requirement or something??

 

[Gowtham]

15 hours ago, HarshitaH said:

Any last minute info?? Requirement or something??

 

 

Day-1

Plan :

1. Meetup at Gachibowli entrance. 
Time : 0400

https://goo.gl/maps/X5onups3Dxj

2. Quick break, regroup point
https://goo.gl/maps/QP9PjYn9Tx32

 

3. Breakfast hotel Lumbinis grand

https://goo.gl/maps/stUnqFdsYRE2

 

4. Fuel stop after crossing solapur and tea at hotel Sunil (both are located side by side)

https://goo.gl/maps/QvQ3HXyHnDv

 

5. Lunch at ROKADE FoodHub & Hospitality

https://goo.gl/maps/WWxj2yZwQEq

 

6. Regroup at the last toll before entering Pune.

https://goo.gl/maps/Zyu8zodKJyv

 

7. Pune (hinjawadi)

https://goo.gl/maps/6hefNGdXsUz

 

CONVOY POSITIONS:

Group - 1
1. Ecosport (Varun +1, Omkar)
2. Creta (Praveen +2)
3. Polo (Suhas, Rakesh, Vinay)
4. Polo (Ashwin + Nidhi)
5. Duster (Vinit +1, Sudhir, Sridhar)

 

Group - 2
1. Creta (Sagar, Gowtham +1, Bhargav)
2. Alto (Karthik +1)
3. Figo Aspire (Ankit + Harshita)
4. Baleno ( Prabhu +3)

 

Note: All the list above is as per your convoy positions while we travel between Hyderabad - Pune

 

TIPS

1. Make sure the car traveling ahead keeps a track of the one following him. 
2. If anyone falls short of sight to spot the car following him, Please do slow down. 
3. Please make sure you fuel up before the drive begins and don't forget to check the tire pressure.
4. Let us stick to the convoy positions and maintain the speed limit for a safer drive throughout. We will have multiple stops to tank up and stretch ourselves between regular intervals.

[HarshitaH]

Joining India Drive was the best thing I did in August 2016.

One year, 6 drives and meeting so many wonderful people has been truly amazing. Zing zing [emoji39]

Sagar, Shammy and Gowtham are THE REAL MVPs.

And the USP of India Drive is that we explore lesser explored places which is why I try my best to never miss a drive.

Pune trip was actually full of surprises (like it was mentioned in the first post) and we loved every bit of it.

Thank you Admins [emoji593][emoji1360]



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[sagar]

Thanks a lot everyone for making this drive an eventful one. It has been an active and fun session throughout, right from the first day until the last moment at 'Chai Chaska'. Every bit of this meet up was worth cherishing. A loud shout to the whole group who have been a part of this drive and a special mention to @Vinithreddy @Sruthi @varunc @Omik @Sridhar Tandra @Sudhir for keeping the whole group lively.

Here are a few pictures clicked during the meet.

 

Monsoon madness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Vinith]

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[Gowtham]

It was a wonderful meet.

 

Drive through the Western ghats was fantastic.

Greenery, rains, waterfalls, hills and road trip enthusiasts.

 

Thanks to each and every member for making this trip memorable

 

 As always waiting to see you guys again in the next trip.

 

 

 

 

Can anyone count the number of waterfalls in the picture below?

 

 

[Sridhar Tandra]

Thanks to you too @sagar @Ranger @shammy @varunc.. It was one hell of a drive and I am glad that I met so many wonderful people and made so many new friends..!! I was waiving Good Bye to everyone again and again as I could not take it to my brain that it is all over..!! Waiting for the next BIG drive now and heart fully want everyone who were part of this drive + many more to join us!!!  

 

Will share pictures from my OP5 soon as I am going through the "After Break Madness" in office...  

[Karthik Pavan G]

Hello all,

It was great experience travelling with you guys. Made new friends,shared experiences, lots of memories, laughter. I truely cherished Every moment of the trip.

Ferformances the last before night were truly amazing zing zing

Thanks admins . Thanks all.

Karthik

[Sridhar Tandra]

Beautiful pictures Karthik, it was wonderful meeting you.

 

Will meet again very soon in our weekend drives..!!

 Lots of love to Tanvi baby until then <3 

[Gowtham]

2 hours ago, sagar said:

Here are a few pictures clicked during the meet.

Fantastic pictures!

 

18 hours ago, HarshitaH said:

 USP of India Drive is that we explore lesser explored places which is why I try my best to never miss a drive.

Great to hear from you.
 

2 hours ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

It was one hell of a drive

Yeah, the drive is fantastic.

 

2 hours ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

Will share pictures from my OP5

Waiting for them, share your top 10 pictures. You can share more pictures on the report topic, once it is live.
If you have any rafting pictures please do share them.

 

53 minutes ago, Karthik Pavan G said:

It was great experience travelling with you guys

Same with you Karthik.

 

Great captures.
So far Tanvi is youngest in the group.

[Sridhar Tandra]

3 minutes ago, Ranger said:

So far Tanvi is youngest in the group.

 

I will get my daughter to our next drive and she will be the youngest..!! 

 

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Waiting for them, share your top 10 pictures. You can share more pictures on the report topic, once it is live.
If you have any rafting pictures please do share them.

 

Sure, will do in next half an hour.

[Karthik Pavan G]

33 minutes ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

Beautiful pictures Karthik, it was wonderful meeting you.
 
Will meet again very soon in our weekend drives..!! [emoji4]
 Lots of love to Tanvi baby until then

Thank you so much bro.. sure!!!
 

 

 

 

23 minutes ago, Ranger said:

Same with you Karthik.
 
Great captures.
So far Tanvi is youngest in the group.[emoji4]

 

She is more interested to travel than me.. [emoji1]

 

[prabhum]

SOME moments you experience while travelling end up completely blowing you away, in ways you'd never have expected. They stay with you forever, and years later you still smile at the fond memories.




The urge to stand at the edge and push yourself to try something that makes you conscious of being in that situation is what Adventure is....


The journey is never about the destination, it’s about the fun!


I acknowledge each and every one who was part of the Drive, we added another memory for life....India Drive is all about experiencing Life and Celebrating Life.... [emoji120] [emoji120]

[sagar]

2 hours ago, Karthik Pavan G said:

Hello all,
It was great experience travelling with you guys. Made new friends,shared experiences, lots of memories, laughter. I truely cherished Every moment of the trip.

 

Superb pictures . All of us have had a wonderful time interacting with you and your family too karthik. You have carried some great spirit during the drive in spite of being stressed out as you were driving it solo throughout. Kudos to all the patience and efforts. Hope it had paid off well and has made your drive more than worthy. Looking forward to meet you for the next drive  

 

20 hours ago, HarshitaH said:

Joining India Drive was the best thing I did in August 2016.

 

@HarshitaH It feels so glad to hear it from you that you have had an amazing time throughout the drive. Looking forward to see some best of the pictures from your end. We will keep you informed about the upcoming drives.

 

3 hours ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

Will share pictures from my OP5 soon as I am going through the "After Break Madness" in office...  

 

@Sridhar Tandra It always feels good to hear a positive note about the drive from travel enthusiasts like you. In no time, we shall organise a quick drive and catch up soon. Waiting to see some of the lovely captures from your end. Especially, the rafting pictures and the ones clicked at the top of the Tikona fort

[Sridhar Tandra]

All Hail OP5..!! Here are top pics from me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are my top pictures..!!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tikona Captured.. Met Bruno up there..!!

 

Will add few more pics from Rafting shortly..!!

[rakeshgongalla]

I've been part of this group for almost two years however it was my first drive or wasn't it??

That's my feeling after my first drive with India Drive.

Photos? Please check your cameras you have more photos of mine than yours [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Thank you all for making this one of the most memorable trip!

Frematho frawns!!!
 

[sagar]

1 hour ago, prabhum said:

I acknowledge each and every one who was part of the Drive, we added another memory for life....India Drive is all about experiencing Life and Celebrating Life....

 

beautiful pictures @prabhum. We sure had a lovely time which is worthy enough to cherish it for a lifetime. The drive through the rains and the innumerous sightings of the waterfalls throughout alongside a wonderful crew made this event successful and thanks for being responsible for this :). To my surprise, I've finally seen harsha talk in this drive  and the next one is not so far to take him to the next level

[Sruthi]

2 twins (red polos ) 2 siblings (white n red creta) two family members (Baleno n Alto) one silver lady (aspire) one big brother from a different mother (Duster to cretas ) one bad guy ( ecosport) awesomeness overloaded drive
 

[Gowtham]

19 hours ago, prabhum said:

I acknowledge each and every one who was part of the Drive, we added another memory for life....India Drive is all about experiencing Life and Celebrating Life

Nice to hear that from you.
Had a great time listening to your life experiences at Tikona fort. 

 

18 hours ago, Sridhar Tandra said:

All Hail OP5..!! Here are top pics from me

Fantastic pictures (as usual)

 

18 hours ago, rakeshgongalla said:

Thank you all for making this one of the most memorable trip!

It was great meeting you, you are most drenched member in the whole trip.
 

13 hours ago, Sruthi said:

2 twins (red polos ) 2 siblings (white n red creta) two family members (Baleno n Alto) one silver lady (aspire) one big brother from a different mother (Duster to cretas ) one bad guy ( ecosport) awesomeness overloaded drive

Nice one, waiting for your pictures!

 

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[sagar]

@Sridhar Tandra Lovely pictures bro. Waiting for more

[Saran]

Lovely pics guys.
 

[vinaygoudk]

Hi guys...as said by everyone it was awesome trip with an amazing FERFORMANCES in the climax.

Looking forward for more trips.

Superb pics guys!!!

[Vinith]

Few clicks from my side

 

 

[Gowtham]

Waiting for more pictures, I have seen so many members carrying DSLR.

Specially Maroon Creta,  Red Polo (Suhas/Vinay) and Doctor

 

 

Also can someone share few rafting pictures?

Our pictures are stuck with Ankit 

[vinaygoudk]

Hi guys,
Few pictures from my side.

More pics yet to come...!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[prabhum]

1 hour ago, Ranger said:

Waiting for more pictu