> After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any difference.
> The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to Bangalore by
> bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130 km+
> to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo traveler is
> planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and they
> told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate we
> must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source of
> tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> Waiting to hear from you..
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Dipankar,
>> I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>> How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>> about 605 kms.
>> How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>> Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>> On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Guys!!!
>> > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
>> > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
>> > finalise the participants for the trip.
>> > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now
>> for
>> > the ride.
>> > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move
>> on
>> > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>> contribute a
>> > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation
>> and
>> > vehicle booking.
>> > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>> > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
>> > team strength) - 25000
>> > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km
>> is
>> > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>> > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>> > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
>> > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering
>> 300
>> > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>> > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
>> glucose
>> > etc 5000 - 10000..
>> > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
>> > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
>> other
>> > expenses.
>> > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000
>> for
>> > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
>> > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>> > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>> > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>> > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>> > Acc No:- 007801528133
>> > Amount:- 5000/-
>> > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>> > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>> mentioned
>> > activities
>> > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>> > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>> > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>> > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable
>> en
>> > route.
>> > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
>> > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>> > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to
>> be
>> > relevant for the ride.
>> > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>> anything
>> > that I might have missed out.
>> > The current plan is as given below.
>> > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
>> ride
>> > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>> > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>> > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>> > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>> > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>> > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>> (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
>> National
>> > Park->ooty)
>> > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>> > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
>> > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
>> > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
>> > circumstances.
>> > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
>> > Bangalore.
>> > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
>> > Dipankar
>> > 9980265230On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <
>> viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > All,
>> > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
>> > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
>> > > what do you people think?
>> > > cheers,
>> > > Vivek
>> > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > please confirm the following.
>> > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
>> valley
>> > > and
>> > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
>> > > longer
>> > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here
>> in
>> > > the
>> > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
>> ooty and
>> > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
>> establishments
>> > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good
>> idea
>> > > if
>> > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
>> > > aruvikarai -
>> > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with
>> thios
>> > > places
>> > > > can help.
>> > > > thanks
>> > > > pradeep
>> > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > > > Hi Manish,
>> > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given
>> her
>> > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
>> ride
>> > > this
>> > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
>> wife.. :)
>> > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car
>> and
>> > > her
>> > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their
>> car
>> > > can
>> > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
>> > > > > Regards
>> > > > > Dipankar
>> > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
>> mywebtai...@gmail.com
>> > > >wrote:
>> > > > >> Hi Dipankar,
>> > > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
>> > > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my
>> wife too
>> > > > >> will be joining us :-)
>> > > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
>> > > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
>> > > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
>> > > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
>> > > Female
>> > > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty,
>> to the
>> > > > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by
>> the
>> > > end..
>> > > > >> ;)
>> > > > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!.
>> I
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Dipankar,
> I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> about 605 kms.
> How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Guys!!!
> > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
> > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now for
> > the ride.
> > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move on
> > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to contribute
> a
> > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation
> and
> > vehicle booking.
> > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
> > team strength) - 25000
> > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km
> is
> > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering
> 300
> > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> glucose
> > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
> > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and other
> > expenses.
> > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000
> for
> > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > Amount:- 5000/-
> > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below mentioned
> > activities
> > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable
> en
> > route.
> > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
> > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to
> be
> > relevant for the ride.
> > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up anything
> > that I might have missed out.
> > The current plan is as given below.
> > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> ride
> > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> National
> > Park->ooty)
> > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > circumstances.
> > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> > Bangalore.
> > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <
> viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > All,
> > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > > what do you people think?
> > > cheers,
> > > Vivek
> > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > please confirm the following.
> > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> valley
> > > and
> > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> > > longer
> > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here
> in
> > > the
> > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty
> and
> > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> establishments
> > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good
> idea
> > > if
> > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > > aruvikarai -
> > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> > > places
> > > > can help.
> > > > thanks
> > > > pradeep
> > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given
> her
> > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
> ride
> > > this
> > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
> wife.. :)
> > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car
> and
> > > her
> > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their
> car
> > > can
> > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > > > Regards
> > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
> mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > > >wrote:
> > > > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife
> too
> > > > >> will be joining us :-)
> > > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> > > Female
> > > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to
> the
> > > > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by
> the
> > > end..
> > > > >> ;)
> > > > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!.
> I
> > > just
> > > > >> hope
> > > > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the
> dates
> > > work
> > > > >> out
> > > > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you
> > > will
> > > > >> surely
> > > > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you
> could
> > > > >> provide
> > > > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of
> now,
> > > we
> > > > >> can
> > > > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members
> in
> > > the
> > > > >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may
> > > need to
> > > > >> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get
> late!!
> > > If
> > > > >> you
> > > > >> > have any queries, let me know..
> > > > >> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I
> > > suppose
> > > > >> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> > > > >> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied
> and
> > > got
> > > > >> the
> > > > >> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the
> ride
> > > as
> > > > >> well
> > > > >> > as no change in dates,
> We Also need to know how many on the "blue mountains ride" actually know
> how to
> fix bicycles in case it is needed during the trip.
> And regarding the split up of activities,
> why don't we meet at a common place this weekend to discuss the same?
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Dipankar,
>> I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>> How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>> about 605 kms.
>> How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>> Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>> On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Guys!!!
>> > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
>> > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
>> > finalise the participants for the trip.
>> > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now
>> for
>> > the ride.
>> > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move
>> on
>> > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>> contribute a
>> > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation
>> and
>> > vehicle booking.
>> > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>> > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
>> > team strength) - 25000
>> > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km
>> is
>> > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>> > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>> > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
>> > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering
>> 300
>> > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>> > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
>> glucose
>> > etc 5000 - 10000..
>> > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
>> > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
>> other
>> > expenses.
>> > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000
>> for
>> > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
>> > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>> > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>> > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>> > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>> > Acc No:- 007801528133
>> > Amount:- 5000/-
>> > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>> > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>> mentioned
>> > activities
>> > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>> > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>> > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>> > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable
>> en
>> > route.
>> > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
>> > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>> > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to
>> be
>> > relevant for the ride.
>> > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>> anything
>> > that I might have missed out.
>> > The current plan is as given below.
>> > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
>> ride
>> > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>> > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>> > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>> > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>> > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>> > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>> (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
>> National
>> > Park->ooty)
>> > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>> > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
>> > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
>> > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
>> > circumstances.
>> > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
>> > Bangalore.
>> > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
>> > Dipankar
>> > 9980265230On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <
>> viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > All,
>> > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
>> > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
>> > > what do you people think?
>> > > cheers,
>> > > Vivek
>> > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > please confirm the following.
>> > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
>> valley
>> > > and
>> > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
>> > > longer
>> > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here
>> in
>> > > the
>> > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
>> ooty and
>> > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
>> establishments
>> > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good
>> idea
>> > > if
>> > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
>> > > aruvikarai -
>> > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with
>> thios
>> > > places
>> > > > can help.
>> > > > thanks
>> > > > pradeep
>> > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > > > Hi Manish,
>> > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given
>> her
>> > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
>> ride
>> > > this
>> > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
>> wife.. :)
>> > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car
>> and
>> > > her
>> > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their
>> car
>> > > can
>> > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
>> > > > > Regards
>> > > > > Dipankar
>> > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
>> mywebtai...@gmail.com
>> > > >wrote:
>> > > > >> Hi Dipankar,
>> > > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
>> > > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my
>> wife too
>> > > > >> will be joining us :-)
>> > > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
>> > > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
>> > > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
>> > > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
>> > > Female
>> > > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty,
>> to the
>> > > > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by
>> the
>> > > end..
>> > > > >> ;)
>> > > > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!.
>> I
>> > > just
>> > > > >> hope
>> > > > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the
>> dates
>> > > work
>> > > > >> out
>> > > > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us,
>> you
>> > > will
>> > > > >> surely
>> > > > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you
>> could
>> > > > >> provide
>> > > > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of
>> now,
>> > > we
>> > > > >> can
>> > > > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15
>> members in
>> > > the
On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Sharath,
> After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any difference.
> The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to Bangalore by
> bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130 km+
> to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo traveler is
> planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and they
> told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate we
> must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source of
> tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Dipankar,
> > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > about 605 kms.
> > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Guys!!!
> > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
> > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now for
> > > the ride.
> > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move on
> > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to contribute
> > a
> > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation
> > and
> > > vehicle booking.
> > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
> > > team strength) - 25000
> > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km
> > is
> > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering
> > 300
> > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> > glucose
> > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
> > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and other
> > > expenses.
> > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000
> > for
> > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below mentioned
> > > activities
> > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable
> > en
> > > route.
> > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
> > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to
> > be
> > > relevant for the ride.
> > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up anything
> > > that I might have missed out.
> > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> > ride
> > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> > National
> > > Park->ooty)
> > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > > circumstances.
> > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> > > Bangalore.
> > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > > > All,
> > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > > > what do you people think?
> > > > cheers,
> > > > Vivek
> > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > please confirm the following.
> > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> > valley
> > > > and
> > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> > > > longer
> > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here
> > in
> > > > the
> > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty
> > and
> > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> > establishments
> > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good
> > idea
> > > > if
> > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > > > aruvikarai -
> > > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> > > > places
> > > > > can help.
> > > > > thanks
> > > > > pradeep
> > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given
> > her
> > > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
> > ride
> > > > this
> > > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
> > wife.. :)
> > > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car
> > and
> > > > her
> > > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their
> > car
> > > > can
> > > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
> > mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > > > >wrote:
> > > > > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > > > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife
> > too
> > > > > >> will be joining us :-)
> > > > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > > > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > > > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > > > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> > > > Female
> > > > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to
> > the
> > > > > >> > group!!!....
Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs bata
* 9)= 22500 rs.
Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
:-)
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Sharath,
> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> difference.
> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to Bangalore
> by
> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130
> km+
> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo traveler
> is
> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
> they
> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate
> we
> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source
> of
> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > Waiting to hear from you..
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > about 605 kms.
> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Guys!!!
> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
> not
> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now
> for
> > > > the ride.
> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> move on
> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> contribute
> > > a
> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> accomodation
> > > and
> > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
> final
> > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
> rs/km
> > > is
> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> considering
> > > 300
> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> > > glucose
> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> amount
> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
> other
> > > > expenses.
> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> 40,000
> > > for
> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> mentioned
> > > > activities
> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> avalilable
> > > en
> > > > route.
> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
> trip
> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems
> to
> > > be
> > > > relevant for the ride.
> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> anything
> > > > that I might have missed out.
> > > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> the
> > > ride
> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> > > National
> > > > Park->ooty)
> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > > > circumstances.
> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> > > > Bangalore.
> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > > > > All,
> > > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > > > > what do you people think?
> > > > > cheers,
> > > > > Vivek
> > > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > please confirm the following.
> > > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> > > valley
> > > > > and
> > > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route
> is
> > > > > longer
> > > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went
> here
> > > in
> > > > > the
> > > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
> ooty
> > > and
> > > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> > > establishments
> > > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a
> good
> > > idea
> > > > > if
> > > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > > > > aruvikarai -
> > > > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with
> thios
> > > > > places
> > > > > > can help.
> > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > pradeep
> > > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > > > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has
> given
> > > her
> > > > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
> > > ride
> > > > > this
> > > > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
> > > wife.. :)
> > > > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their
> car
> > > and
> > > > > her
> > > > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz
> their
> > > car
> > > > > can
> > > > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
> > > mywebtai...@gmail.com
> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs bata
> * 9)= 22500 rs.
> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
> can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
> tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
> Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
> :-)
> Cheers!!!
> Dipankar
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi Sharath,
>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>> difference.
>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>> Bangalore by
>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130
>> km+
>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>> traveler is
>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
>> they
>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate
>> we
>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source
>> of
>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>> > Regards
>> > Dipankar
>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>> > > about 605 kms.
>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > Guys!!!
>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
>> not
>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time
>> to
>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
>> now for
>> > > > the ride.
>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
>> move on
>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>> contribute
>> > > a
>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>> accomodation
>> > > and
>> > > > vehicle booking.
>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
>> final
>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
>> rs/km
>> > > is
>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>> considering
>> > > 300
>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
>> > > glucose
>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
>> amount
>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
>> other
>> > > > expenses.
>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
>> 40,000
>> > > for
>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>> mentioned
>> > > > activities
>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>> avalilable
>> > > en
>> > > > route.
>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
>> trip
>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
>> seems to
>> > > be
>> > > > relevant for the ride.
>> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>> anything
>> > > > that I might have missed out.
>> > > > The current plan is as given below.
>> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
>> the
>> > > ride
>> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
>> > > National
>> > > > Park->ooty)
>> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
>> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
>> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
>> > > > circumstances.
>> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
>> > > > Bangalore.
>> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
>> > > > > All,
>> > > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
>> > > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
>> > > > > what do you people think?
>> > > > > cheers,
>> > > > > Vivek
>> > > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > > > > please confirm the following.
>> > > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
>> > > valley
>> > > > > and
>> > > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route
>> is
>> > > > > longer
>> > > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went
>> here
>> > > in
>> > > > > the
>> > > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
>> ooty
>> > > and
>> > > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
>> > > establishments
>> > > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a
>> good
>> > > idea
>> > > > > if
>> > > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
>> > > > > aruvikarai -
>> > > > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with
>> thios
>> > > > > places
>> > > > > > can help.
>> > > > > > thanks
>> > > > > > pradeep
>> > > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> > > > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > > > > > Hi Manish,
>> > > > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has
>> given
>> > > her
>> > > > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for
>> nandi
>> > > ride
>> > > > > this
>> > > > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday
> Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 = Rs 563
> Summary:
> It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
> I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range (BMR)
> group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
> person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550 for each
> person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
> - the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
> - As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
> I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
>> duration?
>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
>>> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
>>> and rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
>>> distance, but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
>>> (250rs bata * 9)= 22500 rs.
>>> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
>>> tents can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book
>>> for the tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
>>> travelers... Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be
>>> really helpful :-)
>>> Cheers!!!
>>> Dipankar
>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> > Hi Sharath,
>>>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>>>> difference.
>>>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>>>> Bangalore by
>>>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
>>>> 130 km+
>>>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>>>> traveler is
>>>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>>>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
>>>> they
>>>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
>>>> rate we
>>>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
>>>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
>>>> source of
>>>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>>>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>>>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>>>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>>>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>>>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>>>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>>>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>>>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>>>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>>>> > Regards
>>>> > Dipankar
>>>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>>>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>>>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>>>> > > about 605 kms.
>>>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>>>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>>>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>>>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > > > Guys!!!
>>>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
>>>> not
>>>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time
>>>> to
>>>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>>>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
>>>> now for
>>>> > > > the ride.
>>>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
>>>> move on
>>>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>>>> contribute
>>>> > > a
>>>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>>>> accomodation
>>>> > > and
>>>> > > > vehicle booking.
>>>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>>>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
>>>> final
>>>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>>>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
>>>> rs/km
>>>> > > is
>>>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>>>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>>>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
>>>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>>>> considering
>>>> > > 300
>>>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>>>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
>>>> and
>>>> > > glucose
>>>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>>>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
>>>> amount
>>>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
>>>> and other
>>>> > > > expenses.
>>>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
>>>> 40,000
>>>> > > for
>>>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
>>>> head.
>>>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>>>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>>>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>>>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>>>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>>>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>>>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>>>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>>>> mentioned
>>>> > > > activities
>>>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>>>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>>>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>>>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>>>> avalilable
>>>> > > en
>>>> > > > route.
>>>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
>>>> the trip
>>>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>>>> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
>>>> seems to
>>>> > > be
>>>> > > > relevant for the ride.
>>>> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>>>> anything
>>>> > > > that I might have missed out.
>>>> > > > The current plan is as given below.
>>>> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so
>>>> that the
>>>> > > ride
>>>> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>>>> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>>>> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>>>> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>>>> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>>>> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>>>> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>>>> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>>>> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
>>>> > > National
>>>> > > > Park->ooty)
>>>> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>>>> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
>>>> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
>>>> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
>>>> > > > circumstances.
>>>> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
>>>> > > > Bangalore.
>>>> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
>>>> > > > Everyone, Please find the* checklist for the ride* at the
>>>> following
>>>> > > link..
>>>> > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour
>>>> may
>>>> > > *register
>>>> > > > by filling the form by clicking on the link
Those are real helpful videos!!! Got to start collecting the basic stuffs
before the saturday-sunday nandi ride!!.. During each ride to Nandi, till
date, one or the other in our group has faced a puncher alteast and hence
lost a good amt of time!!!!
Thanks a lot again!!!..
Regards
Dipankar
On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!.....
> > read more »
> > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
> and
> > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs
> bata
> > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
> tents
> > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for
> the
> > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
> travelers...
> > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really
> helpful
> > :-)
> > Cheers!!!
> > Dipankar
> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi Sharath,
> > > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > > difference.
> > > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> Bangalore
> > > by
> > > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
> 130
> > > km+
> > > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> traveler
> > > is
> > > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
> and
> > > they
> > > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> rate
> > > we
> > > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
> at
> > > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
> source
> > > of
> > > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > > 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > > Regards
> > > > Dipankar
> > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
> could
> > > not
> > > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
> time to
> > > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> now
> > > for
> > > > > > the ride.
> > > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> > > move on
> > > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> > > contribute
> > > > > a
> > > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > > accomodation
> > > > > and
> > > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
> the
> > > final
> > > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
> 9
> > > rs/km
> > > > > is
> > > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
> 20000
> > > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > > considering
> > > > > 300
> > > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
> and
> > > > > glucose
> > > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> > > amount
> > > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
> and
> > > other
> > > > > > expenses.
> > > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> > > 40,000
> > > > > for
> > > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
> head.
> > > > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> > > mentioned
> > > > > > activities
> > > > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> > > avalilable
> > > > > en
> > > > > > route.
> > > > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
> the
> > > trip
> > > > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
> seems
> > > to
> > > > > be
> > > > > > relevant for the ride.
> > > > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> > > anything
> > > > > > that I might have missed out.
> > > > > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so
> that
> > > the
> > > > > ride
> > > > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > > > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent
> Valley
> > > > > National
> > > > > > Park->ooty)
> > > > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for
> some
> > > > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > > > > > circumstances.
> > > > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively
> to
> > > > > > Bangalore.
> > > > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > > > > > Everyone, Please find the* checklist for the ride* at the
> following
> > > > > link..
> > > > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour
> may
> > > > > *register
> > > > > > by filling the form by clicking on the link given below*
sreeharsh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Posting again as I got some ERROR!
> Hey Guys,
>> I have couple of tents that you can use, j*ust make sure that its
>> returned in same condition :)*
>> I use if for trekking, I suppose i dont need it when you guys are going on
>> this trip.
>> *No renting charges.*
>> I have atleast 3 tents that can accomodate atleast 12 people. I can check
>> if some of my friends have tents.
>> Let me know if you guys need it.
>>>> Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 = Rs
>>>> 563
>>>> Summary:
>>>> It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
>>>> I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range
>>>> (BMR) group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
>>>> person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550 for each
>>>> person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
>>>> - the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
>>>> - As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
>>>> I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
>>>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
>>>>> duration?
>>>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>>>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
>>>>>> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum
>>>>>> distance and rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
>>>>>> distance, but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
>>>>>> (250rs bata * 9)= 22500 rs.
>>>>>> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
>>>>>> tents can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book
>>>>>> for the tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
>>>>>> travelers... Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be
>>>>>> really helpful :-)
>>>>>> Cheers!!!
>>>>>> Dipankar
>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> > Hi Sharath,
>>>>>>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>>>>>>> difference.
>>>>>>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>>>>>>> Bangalore by
>>>>>>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up
>>>>>>> adding 130 km+
>>>>>>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>>>>>>> traveler is
>>>>>>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>>>>>>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
>>>>>>> and they
>>>>>>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
>>>>>>> rate we
>>>>>>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
>>>>>>> source of
>>>>>>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>>>>>>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>>>>>>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>>>>>>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>>>>>>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>>>>>>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>>>>>>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>>>>>>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>>>>>>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>>>>>>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>>>>>>> > Regards
>>>>>>> > Dipankar
>>>>>>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>>>>>>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>>>>>>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> > > about 605 kms.
>>>>>>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>>>>>>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring
>>>>>>> from
>>>>>>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>>>>>>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> > > > Guys!!!
>>>>>>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
>>>>>>> could not
>>>>>>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
>>>>>>> time to
>>>>>>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>>>>>>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on
>>>>>>> till now for
>>>>>>> > > > the ride.
>>>>>>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list
>>>>>>> and move on
>>>>>>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>>>>>>> contribute
>>>>>>> > > a
>>>>>>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>>>>>>> accomodation
>>>>>>> > > and
>>>>>>> > > > vehicle booking.
>>>>>>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>>>>>>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
>>>>>>> the final
>>>>>>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>>>>>>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km
>>>>>>> at 9 rs/km
>>>>>>> > > is
>>>>>>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>>>>>>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>>>>>>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
>>>>>>> 20000
>>>>>>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>>>>>>> considering
>>>>>>> > > 300
>>>>>>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>>>>>>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> > > glucose
>>>>>>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>>>>>>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an
>>>>>>> extra amount
>>>>>>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
>>>>>>> and other
>>>>>>> > > > expenses.
>>>>>>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere
>>>>>>> between 40,000
>>>>>>> > > for
>>>>>>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
>>>>>>> head.
>>>>>>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>>>>>>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>>>>>>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>>>>>>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>>>>>>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>>>>>>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>>>>>>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>>>>>>> mentioned
>>>>>>> > > > activities
>>>>>>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>>>>>>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>>>>>>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>>>>>>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>>>>>>> avalilable
>>>>>>> > > en
>>>>>>> > > > route.
>>>>>>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
>>>>>>> the trip
>>>>>>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>>>>>>> > > > 6. Providing
On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs bata
> * 9)= 22500 rs.
> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
> can be arranged
From what I could gather over the phone, it looked like each Wildcraft
outlet has a few tents which they rent out. It looked unlikely that
they had information about availability at other outlets. nevertheless
will check if 5 tents can be got.
for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
at least 3 days as mentioned earlier..but since December is a rush
season according to you, I shall double check with him, when I go to
inspect the tents physically (by Saturday evening.)
> tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
> Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Sharath,
> > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > difference.
> > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to Bangalore
> > by
> > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130
> > km+
> > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo traveler
> > is
> > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
> > they
> > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate
> > we
> > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source
> > of
> > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
> > not
> > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now
> > for
> > > > > the ride.
> > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> > move on
> > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> > contribute
> > > > a
> > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > accomodation
> > > > and
> > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
> > final
> > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
> > rs/km
> > > > is
> > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > considering
> > > > 300
> > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> > > > glucose
> > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> > amount
> > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
> > other
> > > > > expenses.
> > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> > 40,000
> > > > for
> > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> > > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> > mentioned
> > > > > activities
> > > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> > avalilable
> > > > en
> > > > > route.
> > > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
> > trip
> > > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems
> > to
> > > > be
> > > > > relevant for the ride.
> > > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> > anything
> > > > > that I might have missed out.
> > > > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> > the
> > > > ride
> > > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> > > > National
> > > > > Park->ooty)
> > > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> > > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > > > > circumstances.
> > > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> > > > > Bangalore.
> > > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > > > > > All,
> > > > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > > > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > > > > > what do you people think?
> > > > > > cheers,
> > > > > > Vivek
> > > > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > please confirm the following.
> > > > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> > > > valley
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route
> > is
> > > > > > longer
> > > > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went
> > here
> > > > in
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
> > ooty
> > > > and
> > > > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> > > > establishments
> > > > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a
> > good
> > > > idea
> > > > > > if
> > > > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > > > > > aruvikarai -
> > > > > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with
> > thios
> > > > > > places
> > > > > > > can help.
Cheapest decathlon tent comes for 1800 I support and can accomodate 2.
I am a Decathlon member and I can help in buying them
I can book additional tents at 200 Rs per day that accomodates 3 to 4
people - 3000 Security refundable deposit. We might need sleeping mats
10 Rs per day, 100 security deposit
cheers,
Vivek
On Nov 4, 11:53 pm, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
> duration?
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
> > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs bata
> > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
> > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
> > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
> > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
> > :-)
> > Cheers!!!
> > Dipankar
> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hi Sharath,
> >> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> >> difference.
> >> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> >> Bangalore by
> >> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130
> >> km+
> >> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> >> traveler is
> >> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> >> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
> >> they
> >> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate
> >> we
> >> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> >> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source
> >> of
> >> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> >> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> >> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> >> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> >> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> >> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> >> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> >> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> >> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> >> > Waiting to hear from you..
> >> > Regards
> >> > Dipankar
> >> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > Hi Dipankar,
> >> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> >> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> >> > > about 605 kms.
> >> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> >> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> >> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> >> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > > > Guys!!!
> >> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
> >> not
> >> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time
> >> to
> >> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> >> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> >> now for
> >> > > > the ride.
> >> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> >> move on
> >> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> >> contribute
> >> > > a
> >> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> >> accomodation
> >> > > and
> >> > > > vehicle booking.
> >> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> >> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
> >> final
> >> > > > team strength) - 25000
> >> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
> >> rs/km
> >> > > is
> >> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> >> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> >> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> >> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> >> considering
> >> > > 300
> >> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> >> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> >> > > glucose
> >> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> >> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> >> amount
> >> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
> >> other
> >> > > > expenses.
> >> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> >> 40,000
> >> > > for
> >> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> >> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> >> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> >> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> >> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> >> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> >> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> >> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> >> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> >> mentioned
> >> > > > activities
> >> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> >> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> >> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> >> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> >> avalilable
> >> > > en
> >> > > > route.
> >> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
> >> trip
> >> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> >> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
> >> seems to
> >> > > be
> >> > > > relevant for the ride.
> >> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> >> anything
> >> > > > that I might have missed out.
> >> > > > The current plan is as given below.
> >> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> >> the
> >> > > ride
> >> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> >> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> >> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> >> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> >> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> >> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> >> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> >> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> >> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> >> > > National
> >> > > > Park->ooty)
> >> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> >> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> >> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> >> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> >> > > > circumstances.
> >> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> >> > > > Bangalore.
> >> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> >> > > > > All,
> >> > > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> >> > > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> >> > > > > what do you people think?
> >> > > > > cheers,
> >> > > > > Vivek
> >> > > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > > > > > please confirm the following.
> >> > > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> >> > > valley
> >> > > > > and
> >> > > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route
> >> is
> >> > > > > longer
> >> > > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went
> >> here
> >> > > in
> >> > > > > the
> >> > > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in
> >> ooty
> >> > > and
> >> > > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> >> > > establishments
> >> > > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a
> >> good
> >> > > idea
> >> > > > > if
> >> > > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill
> We Also need to know how many on the "blue mountains ride" actually know how
> to
> fix bicycles in case it is needed during the trip.
> And regarding the split up of activities,
> why don't we meet at a common place this weekend to discuss the same?
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Dipankar,
> > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > about 605 kms.
> > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Guys!!!
> > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
> > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now for
> > > the ride.
> > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move on
> > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to contribute
> > a
> > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation
> > and
> > > vehicle booking.
> > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
> > > team strength) - 25000
> > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km
> > is
> > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering
> > 300
> > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> > glucose
> > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
> > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and other
> > > expenses.
> > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000
> > for
> > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below mentioned
> > > activities
> > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable
> > en
> > > route.
> > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
> > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to
> > be
> > > relevant for the ride.
> > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up anything
> > > that I might have missed out.
> > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> > ride
> > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> > National
> > > Park->ooty)
> > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> > > circumstances.
> > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> > > Bangalore.
> > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> > > > All,
> > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > > > what do you people think?
> > > > cheers,
> > > > Vivek
> > > > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > please confirm the following.
> > > > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent
> > valley
> > > > and
> > > > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> > > > longer
> > > > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here
> > in
> > > > the
> > > > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty
> > and
> > > > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private
> > establishments
> > > > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good
> > idea
> > > > if
> > > > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > > > aruvikarai -
> > > > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> > > > places
> > > > > can help.
> > > > > thanks
> > > > > pradeep
> > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > > > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given
> > her
> > > > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi
> > ride
> > > > this
> > > > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your
> > wife.. :)
> > > > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car
> > and
> > > > her
> > > > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their
> > car
> > > > can
> > > > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <
> > mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > > > >wrote:
> > > > > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > > > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife
> > too
> > > > > >> will be joining us :-)
> > > > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > > > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > > > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > > > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> > > > Female
> > > > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to
> > the
> > > > > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by
> > the
> > > > end..
> > > > > >> ;)
> > > > > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!.
> > I
> > > > just
> > > > > >> hope
> > > > > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the
> > dates
> > > > work
> > > > > >> out
> > > > > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you
> > > > will
> > > > > >> surely
> > > > > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you
> > could
> > > > > >> provide
> > > > > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of
> > now,
> > > > we
> > > > > >> can
> > > > > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members
> > in
> > > > the
> > > > > >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We
Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 = Rs 563
Summary:
It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range (BMR)
group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550 for each
person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
- the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
- As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
> duration?
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
>> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
>> and rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
>> distance, but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
>> (250rs bata * 9)= 22500 rs.
>> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
>> can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
>> tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
>> Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
>> :-)
>> Cheers!!!
>> Dipankar
>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > Hi Sharath,
>>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>>> difference.
>>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>>> Bangalore by
>>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
>>> 130 km+
>>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>>> traveler is
>>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
>>> they
>>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
>>> rate we
>>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
>>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
>>> source of
>>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>>> > Regards
>>> > Dipankar
>>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>>> > > about 605 kms.
>>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > > > Guys!!!
>>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
>>> not
>>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time
>>> to
>>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
>>> now for
>>> > > > the ride.
>>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
>>> move on
>>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>>> contribute
>>> > > a
>>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>>> accomodation
>>> > > and
>>> > > > vehicle booking.
>>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
>>> final
>>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
>>> rs/km
>>> > > is
>>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
>>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>>> considering
>>> > > 300
>>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
>>> > > glucose
>>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
>>> amount
>>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
>>> other
>>> > > > expenses.
>>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
>>> 40,000
>>> > > for
>>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
>>> head.
>>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>>> mentioned
>>> > > > activities
>>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>>> avalilable
>>> > > en
>>> > > > route.
>>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
>>> trip
>>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>>> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
>>> seems to
>>> > > be
>>> > > > relevant for the ride.
>>> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>>> anything
>>> > > > that I might have missed out.
>>> > > > The current plan is as given below.
>>> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
>>> the
>>> > > ride
>>> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>>> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>>> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>>> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>>> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>>> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>>> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>>> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>>> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
>>> > > National
>>> > > > Park->ooty)
>>> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>>> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
>>> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
>>> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
>>> > > > circumstances.
>>> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
>>> > > > Bangalore.
>>> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
>>> > > > Everyone, Please find the* checklist for the ride* at the following
>>> > > link..
>>> > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour
>>> may
>>> > > *register
>>> > > > by filling the form by clicking on the link given below*
>>> > > > > All,
>>> > > > > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
>>> > > > > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites
>>> etc.....
Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days =3D Rs 2250/4
=3D Rs=
563
Summary:
It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range
(BMR)
group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550
for eac=
h
person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
- the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
- As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
Another info: Bangalore Mountaineering Club (www.bmcindia.org/ gearonrent.htm) is willing to rent tents for 200 Rs/day (50 Rs cheaper
than Wildcraft..have sent them a mail requesting how many tents they
can provide.. shall get back when they reply.
I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
On Nov 4, 11:53 pm, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
> duration?
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
> > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs bata
> > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5 tents
> > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for the
> > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and travelers...
> > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really helpful
> > :-)
> > Cheers!!!
> > Dipankar
> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hi Sharath,
> >> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> >> difference.
> >> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> >> Bangalore by
> >> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130
> >> km+
> >> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> >> traveler is
> >> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> >> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and
> >> they
> >> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate
> >> we
> >> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
> >> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source
> >> of
> >> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> >> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> >> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> >> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> >> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> >> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> >> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> >> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> >> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> >> > Waiting to hear from you..
> >> > Regards
> >> > Dipankar
> >> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > Hi Dipankar,
> >> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> >> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> >> > > about 605 kms.
> >> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> >> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> >> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> >> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > > > Guys!!!
> >> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could
> >> not
> >> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time
> >> to
> >> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> >> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> >> now for
> >> > > > the ride.
> >> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> >> move on
> >> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> >> contribute
> >> > > a
> >> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> >> accomodation
> >> > > and
> >> > > > vehicle booking.
> >> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> >> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the
> >> final
> >> > > > team strength) - 25000
> >> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9
> >> rs/km
> >> > > is
> >> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> >> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> >> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> >> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> >> considering
> >> > > 300
> >> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> >> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and
> >> > > glucose
> >> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> >> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> >> amount
> >> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and
> >> other
> >> > > > expenses.
> >> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> >> 40,000
> >> > > for
> >> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> >> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> >> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> >> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> >> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> >> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> >> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> >> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> >> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> >> mentioned
> >> > > > activities
> >> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> >> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> >> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> >> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> >> avalilable
> >> > > en
> >> > > > route.
> >> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the
> >> trip
> >> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> >> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
> >> seems to
> >> > > be
> >> > > > relevant for the ride.
> >> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> >> anything
> >> > > > that I might have missed out.
> >> > > > The current plan is as given below.
> >> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> >> the
> >> > > ride
> >> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> >> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> >> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> >> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> >> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> >> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> >> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> >> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> >> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley
> >> > > National
> >> > > > Park->ooty)
> >> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> >> > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> >> > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> >> > > > diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> >> > > > circumstances.
> >> > > > It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> >> > > > Bangalore.
> >> > > > Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
I have couple of tents that you can use, j*ust make sure that its returned
in same condition :)*
I use if for trekking, I suppose i dont need it when you guys are going on
this trip.
*No renting charges.*
I have atleast 3 tents that can accomodate atleast 12 people. I can check if
some of my friends have tents.
Let me know if you guys need it.
>> Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 = Rs
>> 563
>> Summary:
>> It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
>> I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range (BMR)
>> group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
>> person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550 for each
>> person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
>> - the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
>> - As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
>> I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
>>> duration?
>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
>>>> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
>>>> and rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
>>>> distance, but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
>>>> (250rs bata * 9)= 22500 rs.
>>>> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
>>>> tents can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book
>>>> for the tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
>>>> travelers... Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be
>>>> really helpful :-)
>>>> Cheers!!!
>>>> Dipankar
>>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> > Hi Sharath,
>>>>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>>>>> difference.
>>>>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>>>>> Bangalore by
>>>>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
>>>>> 130 km+
>>>>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>>>>> traveler is
>>>>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>>>>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
>>>>> and they
>>>>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
>>>>> rate we
>>>>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
>>>>> at
>>>>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
>>>>> source of
>>>>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>>>>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>>>>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>>>>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>>>>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>>>>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>>>>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>>>>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>>>>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>>>>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>>>>> > Regards
>>>>> > Dipankar
>>>>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>>>>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>>>>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
>>>>> > > about 605 kms.
>>>>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>>>>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>>>>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>>>>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> > > > Guys!!!
>>>>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
>>>>> could not
>>>>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
>>>>> time to
>>>>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>>>>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
>>>>> now for
>>>>> > > > the ride.
>>>>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
>>>>> move on
>>>>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>>>>> contribute
>>>>> > > a
>>>>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>>>>> accomodation
>>>>> > > and
>>>>> > > > vehicle booking.
>>>>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>>>>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
>>>>> the final
>>>>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>>>>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
>>>>> 9 rs/km
>>>>> > > is
>>>>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>>>>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>>>>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
>>>>> 20000
>>>>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>>>>> considering
>>>>> > > 300
>>>>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>>>>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
>>>>> and
>>>>> > > glucose
>>>>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>>>>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
>>>>> amount
>>>>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
>>>>> and other
>>>>> > > > expenses.
>>>>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
>>>>> 40,000
>>>>> > > for
>>>>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
>>>>> head.
>>>>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
>>>>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>>>>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>>>>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>>>>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>>>>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>>>>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>>>>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>>>>> mentioned
>>>>> > > > activities
>>>>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>>>>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>>>>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>>>>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>>>>> avalilable
>>>>> > > en
>>>>> > > > route.
>>>>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
>>>>> the trip
>>>>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>>>>> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
>>>>> seems to
>>>>> > > be
>>>>> > > > relevant for the ride.
>>>>> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>>>>> anything
>>>>> > > > that I might have missed out.
>>>>> > > > The current plan is as given below.
>>>>> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so
>>>>> that the
>>>>> > > ride
>>>>> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>>>>> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>>>>> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>>>>> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>>>>> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>>>>> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
>>>>> > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>>>>> > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
>>>>> > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent
>>>>> Valley
>>>>> > > National
>>>>> > > > Park->ooty)
>>>>> > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>>>>> > > > 26th Dec -
Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 =
Rs 563
Summary:
It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range
(BMR) group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent
(2 person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550
for each person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
- the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
- As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
Sreeharsha added:
Hey Guys,
I have couple of tents that you can use, just make sure that its
returned in same condition :)
I use if for trekking, I suppose i dont need it when you guys are
going on this trip.
No renting charges.
I have atleast 3 tents that can accomodate atleast 12 people. I can
check if some of my friends have tents.
Let me know if you guys need it.
> Those are real helpful videos!!! Got to start collecting the basic stuffs
> before the saturday-sunday nandi ride!!.. During each ride to Nandi, till
> date, one or the other in our group has faced a puncher alteast and hence
> lost a good amt of time!!!!
> Thanks a lot again!!!..
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> > Speaking about on road repairs and bike tools... I thought of sharing
> > some videos from youtube..
> > On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!.....
> > > read more »
> > > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
> > and
> > > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs
> > bata
> > > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
> > tents
> > > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for
> > the
> > > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
> > travelers...
> > > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really
> > helpful
> > > :-)
> > > Cheers!!!
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Hi Sharath,
> > > > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > > > difference.
> > > > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> > Bangalore
> > > > by
> > > > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
> > 130
> > > > km+
> > > > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> > traveler
> > > > is
> > > > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
> > and
> > > > they
> > > > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> > rate
> > > > we
> > > > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
> > at
> > > > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
> > source
> > > > of
> > > > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > > > 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > > > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > > > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > > > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > > > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > > > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > > > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > > > Regards
> > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
> > could
> > > > not
> > > > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
> > time to
> > > > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> > now
> > > > for
> > > > > > > the ride.
> > > > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> > > > move on
> > > > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> > > > contribute
> > > > > > a
> > > > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > > > accomodation
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
> > the
> > > > final
> > > > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
> > 9
> > > > rs/km
> > > > > > is
> > > > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
> > 20000
> > > > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > > > considering
> > > > > > 300
> > > > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
> > and
> > > > > > glucose
> > > > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> > > > amount
> > > > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
> > and
> > > > other
> > > > > > > expenses.
> > > > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> > > > 40,000
> > > > > > for
> > > > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
> > head.
> > > > > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> > > > mentioned
> > > > > > > activities
> > > > > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> > > > avalilable
> > > > > > en
> I have couple of tents that you can use, j*ust make sure that its returned
> in same condition :)*
> I use if for trekking, I suppose i dont need it when you guys are going on
> this trip.
> *No renting charges.*
> I have atleast 3 tents that can accomodate atleast 12 people. I can check
> if some of my friends have tents.
> Let me know if you guys need it.
>>> Cost (of hiring) per head of Wildcraft tent for 9 days = Rs 2250/4 = Rs
>>> 563
>>> Summary:
>>> It turns out that the Wildcraft tents are cheaper to hire.
>>> I have another suggestion: If some one in this Blue Mountains Range (BMR)
>>> group is considering buying tents, then he/she can buy the tent (2
>>> person/3person/4 person), anything is fine..and then collect Rs 550 for each
>>> person that they can accommodate, to get dual benefit:
>>> - the individual cost per head works out to be the same as WIldcraft
>>> - As a person can buy a tent at reduced rate
>>> I request everyone else to pitch-in any suggestions.
>>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>> wont buying decathlon tents work out cheaper than renting it for the
>>>> duration?
>>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!..
>>>>> Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
>>>>> and rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
>>>>> distance, but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
>>>>> (250rs bata * 9)= 22500 rs.
>>>>> Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
>>>>> tents can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book
>>>>> for the tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
>>>>> travelers... Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be
>>>>> really helpful :-)
>>>>> Cheers!!!
>>>>> Dipankar
>>>>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>> On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> > Hi Sharath,
>>>>>> > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
>>>>>> difference.
>>>>>> > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
>>>>>> Bangalore by
>>>>>> > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
>>>>>> 130 km+
>>>>>> > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
>>>>>> traveler is
>>>>>> > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
>>>>>> > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
>>>>>> and they
>>>>>> > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
>>>>>> rate we
>>>>>> > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
>>>>>> at
>>>>>> > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
>>>>>> source of
>>>>>> > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
>>>>>> 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
>>>>>> > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
>>>>>> Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
>>>>>> Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
>>>>>> Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
>>>>>> Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
>>>>>> Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
>>>>>> We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
>>>>>> > Waiting to hear from you..
>>>>>> > Regards
>>>>>> > Dipankar
>>>>>> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> > > Hi Dipankar,
>>>>>> > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
>>>>>> > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> > > about 605 kms.
>>>>>> > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
>>>>>> > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
>>>>>> > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
>>>>>> > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> > > > Guys!!!
>>>>>> > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
>>>>>> could not
>>>>>> > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
>>>>>> time to
>>>>>> > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
>>>>>> > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on
>>>>>> till now for
>>>>>> > > > the ride.
>>>>>> > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list
>>>>>> and move on
>>>>>> > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
>>>>>> contribute
>>>>>> > > a
>>>>>> > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
>>>>>> accomodation
>>>>>> > > and
>>>>>> > > > vehicle booking.
>>>>>> > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
>>>>>> > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
>>>>>> the final
>>>>>> > > > team strength) - 25000
>>>>>> > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
>>>>>> 9 rs/km
>>>>>> > > is
>>>>>> > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
>>>>>> > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
>>>>>> > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
>>>>>> 20000
>>>>>> > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
>>>>>> considering
>>>>>> > > 300
>>>>>> > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
>>>>>> > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> > > glucose
>>>>>> > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
>>>>>> > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an
>>>>>> extra amount
>>>>>> > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
>>>>>> and other
>>>>>> > > > expenses.
>>>>>> > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere
>>>>>> between 40,000
>>>>>> > > for
>>>>>> > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
>>>>>> head.
>>>>>> > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
>>>>>> > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
>>>>>> > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
>>>>>> > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
>>>>>> > > > Amount:- 5000/-
>>>>>> > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
>>>>>> > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
>>>>>> mentioned
>>>>>> > > > activities
>>>>>> > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
>>>>>> > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
>>>>>> > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
>>>>>> > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
>>>>>> avalilable
>>>>>> > > en
>>>>>> > > > route.
>>>>>> > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
>>>>>> the trip
>>>>>> > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
>>>>>> > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
>>>>>> seems to
>>>>>> > > be
>>>>>> > > > relevant for the ride.
>>>>>> > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
>>>>>> anything
>>>>>> > > > that I might have missed out.
>>>>>> > > > The current plan is as given below.
>>>>>> > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so
>>>>>> that the
>>>>>> > > ride
>>>>>> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
>>>>>> > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>>>>>> > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>>>>>> > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>>>>>> > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>>>>>> > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and
> Those are real helpful videos!!! Got to start collecting the basic stuffs
> before the saturday-sunday nandi ride!!.. During each ride to Nandi, till
> date, one or the other in our group has faced a puncher alteast and hence
> lost a good amt of time!!!!
> Thanks a lot again!!!..
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> > Speaking about on road repairs and bike tools... I thought of sharing
> > some videos from youtube..
> > On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!.....
> > > read more »
> > > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
> > and
> > > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs
> > bata
> > > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
> > tents
> > > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for
> > the
> > > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
> > travelers...
> > > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really
> > helpful
> > > :-)
> > > Cheers!!!
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Hi Sharath,
> > > > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > > > difference.
> > > > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> > Bangalore
> > > > by
> > > > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
> > 130
> > > > km+
> > > > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> > traveler
> > > > is
> > > > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
> > and
> > > > they
> > > > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> > rate
> > > > we
> > > > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
> > at
> > > > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
> > source
> > > > of
> > > > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > > > 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > > > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > > > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > > > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > > > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > > > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > > > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > > > Regards
> > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
> > could
> > > > not
> > > > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
> > time to
> > > > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> > now
> > > > for
> > > > > > > the ride.
> > > > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> > > > move on
> > > > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> > > > contribute
> > > > > > a
> > > > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > > > accomodation
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
> > the
> > > > final
> > > > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
> > 9
> > > > rs/km
> > > > > > is
> > > > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
> > 20000
> > > > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > > > considering
> > > > > > 300
> > > > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
> > and
> > > > > > glucose
> > > > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> > > > amount
> > > > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
> > and
> > > > other
> > > > > > > expenses.
> > > > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> > > > 40,000
> > > > > > for
> > > > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
> > head.
> > > > > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> > > > mentioned
> > > > > > > activities
> > > > > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> > > > avalilable
> > > > > > en
> > > > > > > route.
> > > > > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
> > the
> > > > trip
> > > > > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > > > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
> > seems
> > > > to
> > > > > > be
> > > > > > > relevant for the ride.
> > > > > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> > > > anything
> > > > > > > that I might have missed out.
> > > > > > > The current plan is as given below.
> > > > > > > 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so
> > that
> > > > the
> > > > > > ride
> > > > > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > > > > > 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > > > > > 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > > > > 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > > > > 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > > > > 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> > > > > > (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > > > > > > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> > > > > > > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent
> > Valley
> > > > > > National
> > > > > > > Park->ooty)
> > > > > > > 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > > > > > 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> > > > > > > We are keeping one day in buffer in case the
> Got a response from BMC saying that 5 tents can be provided. Rate is
> fixed at Rs 200 per day.
> The better news is since SreeHarsha has agreed to kindly provide at
> least 3 tents that can accommodate 12 people.
> Therefore, we just need to find tents for 8 more people (assuming a
> target group of 20). Keep the search alive!.
> On Nov 5, 9:06 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey Manish!!!
> > Those are real helpful videos!!! Got to start collecting the basic stuffs
> > before the saturday-sunday nandi ride!!.. During each ride to Nandi, till
> > date, one or the other in our group has faced a puncher alteast and hence
> > lost a good amt of time!!!!
> > Thanks a lot again!!!..
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > Hi Guys,
> > > Speaking about on road repairs and bike tools... I thought of sharing
> > > some videos from youtube..
> > > On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!.....
> > > > read more »
> > > > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
> > > and
> > > > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total distance,
> > > > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) + (250rs
> > > bata
> > > > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > > > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto 5
> > > tents
> > > > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to book for
> > > the
> > > > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
> > > travelers...
> > > > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really
> > > helpful
> > > > :-)
> > > > Cheers!!!
> > > > Dipankar
> > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Sharath,
> > > > > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > > > > difference.
> > > > > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> > > Bangalore
> > > > > by
> > > > > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding
> > > 130
> > > > > km+
> > > > > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo
> > > traveler
> > > > > is
> > > > > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > > > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller
> > > and
> > > > > they
> > > > > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and
> > > rate
> > > > > we
> > > > > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending
> > > at
> > > > > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper
> > > source
> > > > > of
> > > > > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > > > > 900 km * (9 Rs/km) + 9 days * 250 Rs bata./day = Rs 10,350
> > > > > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > > > > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > > > > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > > > > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > > > > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > > > > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > > > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop out.
> > > > > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It comes to
> > > > > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring from
> > > > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence
> > > could
> > > > > not
> > > > > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high
> > > time to
> > > > > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till
> > > now
> > > > > for
> > > > > > > > the ride.
> > > > > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and
> > > > > move on
> > > > > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to
> > > > > contribute
> > > > > > > a
> > > > > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > > > > accomodation
> > > > > > > and
> > > > > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on
> > > the
> > > > > final
> > > > > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at
> > > 9
> > > > > rs/km
> > > > > > > is
> > > > > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) -
> > > 20000
> > > > > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > > > > considering
> > > > > > > 300
> > > > > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes
> > > and
> > > > > > > glucose
> > > > > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra
> > > > > amount
> > > > > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food
> > > and
> > > > > other
> > > > > > > > expenses.
> > > > > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between
> > > > > 40,000
> > > > > > > for
> > > > > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per
> > > head.
> > > > > > > > Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> > > > > > > > Name :- Dipankar Paul
> > > > > > > > Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> > > > > > > > Branch :- Maleshwaram
> > > > > > > > Acc No:- 007801528133
> > > > > > > > Amount:- 5000/-
> > > > > > > > In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> > > > > > > > I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below
> > > > > mentioned
> > > > > > > > activities
> > > > > > > > 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> > > > > > > > 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> > > > > > > > 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> > > > > > > > 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals
> > > > > avalilable
> > > > > > > en
> > > > > > > > route.
> > > > > > > > 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for
> > > the
> > > > > trip
> > > > > > > > like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> > > > > > > > 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that
> > > seems
> > > > > to
> > > > > > > be
> > > > > > > > relevant for the ride.
> > > > > > > > Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up
> On Nov 5, 10:32 am, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello All,
> > Got a response from BMC saying that 5 tents can be provided. Rate is
> > fixed at Rs 200 per day.
> > The better news is since SreeHarsha has agreed to kindly provide at
> > least 3 tents that can accommodate 12 people.
> > Therefore, we just need to find tents for 8 more people (assuming a
> > target group of 20). Keep the search alive!.
> > On Nov 5, 9:06 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hey Manish!!!
> > > Those are real helpful videos!!! Got to start collecting the basic
> stuffs
> > > before the saturday-sunday nandi ride!!.. During each ride to Nandi,
> till
> > > date, one or the other in our group has faced a puncher alteast and
> hence
> > > lost a good amt of time!!!!
> > > Thanks a lot again!!!..
> > > Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:51 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > Speaking about on road repairs and bike tools... I thought of
> sharing
> > > > some videos from youtube..
> > > > On Nov 4, 10:21 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Thanks Sharath for your quick and helpful contribution!!!.....
> > > > > read more »
> > > > > Please note that "250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum
> distance
> > > > and
> > > > > rate for tempo traveller". They are not charging based on total
> distance,
> > > > > but minimum distance per day. Thats (250kms * 9rs/km * 9days ) +
> (250rs
> > > > bata
> > > > > * 9)= 22500 rs.
> > > > > Thanks for the tent part though. :) . Can you enquire whether upto
> 5
> > > > tents
> > > > > can be arranged for and how many days in advance we may need to
> book for
> > > > the
> > > > > tent, coz december is going to be rush season for trekkers and
> > > > travelers...
> > > > > Plus if can find some other sources for tents, that would be really
> > > > helpful
> > > > > :-)
> > > > > Cheers!!!
> > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Sharath Raju <brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > On Nov 4, 6:55 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > > > > Hi Sharath,
> > > > > > > After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any
> > > > > > difference.
> > > > > > > The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to
> > > > Bangalore
> > > > > > by
> > > > > > > bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up
> adding
> > > > 130
> > > > > > km+
> > > > > > > to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus /
> tempo
> > > > traveler
> > > > > > is
> > > > > > > planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
> > > > > > > Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo
> traveller
> > > > and
> > > > > > they
> > > > > > > told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance
> and
> > > > rate
> > > > > > we
> > > > > > > must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and
> ending
> > > > at
> > > > > > > Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a
> cheaper
> > > > source
> > > > > > of
> > > > > > > tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
> > > > > > > Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
> > > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar can arrange for two tents.
> > > > > > Each tent can accommodate 3 people or 4 (slim) people at best.
> > > > > > Each tent requires a refundable deposit of Rs 4000
> > > > > > Hiring cost of single tent per day = Rs 250
> > > > > > Total = 9 days * 250 = Rs 2250 + (4000 refundable deposit)
> > > > > > We need to book at least 3 days in advance.
> > > > > > > Waiting to hear from you..
> > > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Sharath Raju <
> brshar...@gmail.com>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > > > > > > I have registered for the ride. Hopefully I will not drop
> out.
> > > > > > > > How is the distance 650 km I added all the distances .. It
> comes to
> > > > > > > > about 605 kms.
> > > > > > > > How is the cost of Tempo Traveller 25000 Rs ?
> > > > > > > > Meanwhile, I shall find out the information about Tent hiring
> from
> > > > > > > > Wildcraft Sadashivanagar.
> > > > > > > > On Nov 4, 11:15 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > > Guys!!!
> > > > > > > > > Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and
> hence
> > > > could
> > > > > > not
> > > > > > > > > follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its
> high
> > > > time to
> > > > > > > > > finalise the participants for the trip.
> > > > > > > > > Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick
> on till
> > > > now
> > > > > > for
> > > > > > > > > the ride.
> > > > > > > > > Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the
> list and
> > > > > > move on
> > > > > > > > > towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members
> to
> > > > > > contribute
> > > > > > > > a
> > > > > > > > > minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in
> > > > > > accomodation
> > > > > > > > and
> > > > > > > > > vehicle booking.
> > > > > > > > > Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> > > > > > > > > 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending
> on
> > > > the
> > > > > > final
> > > > > > > > > team strength) - 25000
> > > > > > > > > (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250
> km at
> > > > 9
> > > > > > rs/km
> > > > > > > > is
> > > > > > > > > minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> > > > > > > > > 2. One Support Car - 10000
> > > > > > > > > 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming)
> -
> > > > 20000
> > > > > > > > > b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming,
> > > > > > considering
> > > > > > > > 300
> > > > > > > > > rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> > > > > > > > > 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids,
> electrolytes
> > > > and
> > > > > > > > glucose
> > > > > > > > > etc 5000 - 10000..
> > > > > > > > > Please note that every participant is requested to carry an
> extra
> > > > > > amount
> > > > > > > > > upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily
> food
> > > > and
> > > > > > other
> > > > > > > > > expenses.
> > > > > > > > > Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere
> between
> > > > > > 40,000
> > > > > > > > for
> > > > > > > > > 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000
> per
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