Hyderabad drive meet-up. A short drive to an 'Adventure land'

[Gowtham]

A short drive meet-up to 'The Hidden Castle'

'Life is either a daring adventure or nothing'

After a wonderful start to this season, we're here again to meet and drive together experiencing some great roads and end up at a destination full of adventures.

 

When: 18th September 2016

Where: The Hidden Castle

Distance: ~70 kilometres from the meet up point.

Start point - Cine Planet, Kompally

End point - The Hidden Castle Resort, Mathpally.

Start time - 9:00 a.m.

Total Distance - ~140kms

 

Cover pic: 

 

Participants:

1) Maruti Suzuki Celerio

2) Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

3) Hyundai i10

4) Maruti Suzuki Ritz

5) Ford Figo

6) Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire

7) Maruti Suzuki SX4

8) Skoda Rapid

9) Maruti Suzuki Brezza

10) Hyundai Creta (Red)

11) Hyundai Creta (White)

12) Honda Civic

PS: Report was jointly compiled by me and Sagar.

[Gowtham]

This meet-up was planned just 2 weeks ago and our excitement towards meeting all the new India-Drive men started to prevail. Well, it had finally happened on a Sunday i.e. 18th September-2016 which turned out to be more fun than what we have anticipated. Usually these last minute plans go haywire, but not with these able-handed guys:clap:. Here's a short report on how the day went.After those traditional introductions and pleasantries, as the clock swept 9:00 a.m. everyone of us were set to rip the tracks laid open to us

 

This is how we show up down the highway along the convoy :photo:

 

Here is something that you would get used to while driving in a convoy with 'India-Drive' - That's how you space up with the car ahead of yours.

 

Just another feather in our collective cap

 

A hint while we got off the highway that we were getting close to the castle

 

As the Marshall lead the whole convoy into the castle gate

 

[Gowtham]

We had reached the castle area while the sun shined bright on us

The whole team had a warm welcome note by 'The Hidden Castle' while we walked towards the castle

 

Finally a view of the majestic castle which is one of those recent builts carrying an age old architecture built with granite blocks in total.

 

This beautiful bridge having a mini lake bed beneath paved our way towards the Castle's entrance from the main gate

 

When the gate started to drop down open for us to welcome after a loud cheer

 

 

[Gowtham]

As the gate dropped down, we walked into the castle to explore with no looking back 

 

And they called this 'The London Bridge'

 

Few glimpses of the castle which is capable of showing up extremely good after it's completely constructed

 

 

 

 

[Gowtham]

The castle area looks extremely magnificent lying in between an absolute green farm land

 

Surroundings of the castle area. This definitely is a hidden resort

 

 

Beautiful view of the bridge leading our path towards the castle

 

A group pic of the crew inside the castle

 

[Gowtham]

This is the best way you spend your Sunday - Driving along with the fellow motor headsflag

 

The Castle tour was followed by some leisure time to chill around the pool area and experience the waterslides

 

Well they had some great fun playing around the pool

 

Post lunch, Everyone were got involved in some adventurous fun at the 'Tree-walk' zone

 

The Resort has a beautiful 'Tree-walk' arena where everyone gets to do their part on it

 

Another glimpse of this adventurous fun

 

[Gowtham]

And they cycled around while the other members finished their activities

 

The resort has some beautiful picturesque landscapes with trees all around the place

 

 

As we got done with some adventurous fun, we moved towards the rain dance arena for the final shower between the trees

 

A mandate photo click after the event.. Rain dance has been the best part of the day and yes we felt refreshed

 

A day well spent and they pose before the drive was set back home :clap:

 

 

Drawing down to the final click before we headed back home, A big shout to the all those wonderful people who have made this a meet to remember. Let's 'Dream.. Drive.. Discover'

 

[SagarSS]

Hi Gowtham & Sagar,

Very well written and appealing report, just enjoyed each and every part while reading.Thanks team for the support. I wish we have more fun filled trips coming up soon.

[Naveen1]

A short drive meet-up to 'The Hidden Castle'

PS: Report was jointly compiled by me and Sagar.

Excellent Report guys.

Will join the upcoming drives, when I come back from Bangalore.

[Gowtham]

Hi Gowtham & Sagar,

Very well written and appealing report, just enjoyed each and every part while reading.Thanks team for the support. I wish we have more fun filled trips coming up soon.

It was great meeting you Srinivas Sagar and some other enthusiasts. It was always fun to drive along with you guys.flag

Lets plan something for the next drive.

[Jayan]

Hi Gowtham and Sagar,

It is well-written with mesmerizing pics

We see so much stress, negativity and tiredness in our routine life that it is rejuvenating and refreshing to have these kinda drives and fun with like minded people.

I think this report with amazing visuals is going to be a great motivation for many others to visit Hidden Castle.

Keep up the good work guys.

[sagar]

 Thank you so much for your kind words.. You have been a wonderful company throughout despite the sun shining bright on the head :clap:. Hats-off to the indomitable spirit of the group. Cheers everyone flag

[Balakrishna]

Lovely pictures and write up.. Relived the drive going through this post.. I loved the rules during the convoy and great tips too.. Can't wait for the next drive.

[r413078]

Fantastic pictures .. The place looks fabulous and clean. 12 cars in a convoy sounds awesome :clap: Any plans of organizing a drive to this place anytime again.. A night stay with a bonfire around would be ecstatic over here.

[brteja]

Beautiful pictorial report.. I've met few members of this drive during the previous drive meet to Gandikota. Amazing crew and it's fun to be around some like minded souls. I feel bad that I've missed out on this drive. Looking forward to make it for the next drive

[Gowtham]

Jayan said:

Hi Gowtham and Sagar,

It is well-written with mesmerizing pics

We see so much stress, negativity and tiredness in our routine life that it is rejuvenating and refreshing to have these kinda drives and fun with like minded people.

I think this report with amazing visuals is going to be a great motivation for many others to visit Hidden Castle.

Keep up the good work guys.

It was great meeting you jayan

Next drive is gonna be leisure one, We can spend more time discussing about our interests (travel).

Expecting some pictures from you.

@r413078 and @brteja , Thank you.

[uday]

Nice work.

It was nice meeting new members.

Had a great day.

It was relaxing to spend some time away Hyderabad food and movies.

when are you guys planning the next drive?

[Gowtham]

Finally got a chance to upload the video. Turn on CC and Watch it in HD

[Prem]

One of those drives i had missed out in the last minute.. good work