Received, Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:21:08 +0530 Subject: Vizag Trip I noted that you went to Vizag on a road trip... How many hours did it take you? When was this? I am planning to hit the road to Vizag this weekend.. Appreciate your quick response.. Replied, Wed, 9 Jan 2008 9:02:57 AM Thanks for noting and stopping by! I did put up all these details in my trip log and I assure u a quick response for any details missing out there! Received, Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:34:51 +0530 Subject: Blessings Just happened to get into your blog while searching for details of the road way to Palakkad from bangalore. Just trying to see if can be done with my Swift. Could not stop with your trip to Palakkad and gone thru most of them. I have not used a geared vehicle for more than 200 KMs in my entire life...as it makes me bit nervous..(you may laugh at me..it's OK). I am just amazed to see the way you are covering a big country like India on your Bike. Hearty congratulations friend. After going thru your details the feeling I got is... "here is a man who is living as he wants and REALLY enjoying the life the way he wants.". Hope you agree with me. I should even congratulate for having a cooperating family...especially wife. Hope you are still on your adventures and I have book marked your site.... You are much (7 years) younger to me so I can even bless... Long live and travel Loooongest distances on your bike... Replied, Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:28:25 PM Thnx for the mail and book marking the site :-) About swift, its a good vehicle and can tirelessly do bengaluru - palakkad. You wont believe me if I tell u that my first bike trip (to kozhikode) was barely 4 months after I learned to drive! Not so different with 4-wheeler too ... it took only a few months before I was driving my Versa up Masinagudi ghats :-) I am sure u'll enjoy the drive. Just go for it and I wud luv to hear ur experience! Received, Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:31:04 +0530 Subject: Agumbe Info while searching for Agumbe in the net, I had come across ur blog....me and my friend were planning for a trip 2 Agumbe......since u had been there, just thot if I could ask a few queations abt the place..........
Replied, Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:43:56 PM I had been there a while back and went with an organized group. So not so sure abt the current status. Infact, I was also trying to get information and permissions. This link seems to be informative for the questions u asked, platinum.met.iisc.ernet.in/~ravi/NP/narasimhaparvata.htm There is the number of one Raghavendra Pai (08181-233023). Not sure if the number still exists, but u can try. Regarding guide, yes ... u'll need it. Its a trecherous route and there is a good chance of getting lost, if u dont have a guide Try taking to the range forest officer @ Sringeri or Agumbe. I only have the Karkala DFOs contact info. Lost the other two contact numbers. But u can always get it from the DF office in Karkala: Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kudremukh Wildlife Division, Karkala, Phone: (08258) 731183, E-mail: dcfwlkarkala @ yahoo.com Have a good trek and please let me know of the details Received, Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:21:16 -0500 Subject: Trekkalogues Just a note to tell you I have enjoyed your trekkalogues immensely - thanks much. In an age when all kinds of dingbats are writing blogs, it is nice to come across one that speaks to you (me). I am from Mysore, so all the spots you discuss are dear to me. I never had the opportunity to go trekking but would have loved to. Next time I travel to India I may take the liberty to write to you and ask if you have anything planned and if I may join you (and your friends). Replied, Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:29:20 PM Thnx a lot for the mail ... and sure ... do lemme know when u come Received, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:39:25 +0530< Subject: Mukurthi Temperature I saw in your blog about the Mukurthi trek. I and my friends are planning to do a trek in Nilgiris during Christmas. I wanted to know if it will be very cold and is trekking possible there in this season. Also, is permission required to do trekking there. Replied, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 3:16:45 AM Ooty / Nilgiri, especially Mukurthi areas can become very cold during xmas times ... sometimes the temperature drops below zero. But, permissions shud be available at this time .. just be careful to take enuf warm clothings. Try contacting Kishore Received, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:49:00 +0530 Subject: Cost @ Brahmagiri I have just returned from Nagarhole and have visited Tolpati Sanctaury in Waynad and Irupu fall near Brahmagiri. The rates I enquired at the base while going to Irupu is stupendously high and beyond my comprehension. I was trying to combine both Brahmagiri and Kudremukh as we Mumbai people can not get time every now and then. Is it possible? If yes, how is the route to do both and the cost involved with other relevant information. Look forward to your reply Replied, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:55:21 PM I dont know what exorbitant prices they asked for? But u shud check at the forest office @ Srimangala. I have given all the required contact details in my travelogue. I am sure u'll get reasonable prices. It may make sense to carry some packed food items with u ... or do some cooking urself. Otherwise food may turn out expensive. Anyways .. check at the forest office. Kudremukh is a li'l far from Brahmagiri geographically. To trek kudremukh, u'll have to head to Kudremukh town near Kalasa in Chikmagalur district and it is abt 400 - 500kms from Irupu. U wud have to do it one at a time. Received, Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:18:44 +0530 Subject: Website details and Brahmagiri I happened to come across your site and its amazingly organised .I was searching for Brahmagiri trek routes and info. We are a group of around 8 and we have done treks like Kumara Parvata, Kodachadri, Kudremukh peak, Savan Durga, etc. During Jan 2nd week We are planning to Brahamagiri from Iruppu and get down on the other side towards Kerala. So i needed some info on this. Also i want to start a website like you have done and need info on that too. I would appreciate your help regarding both of these. Replied, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:47:59 AM Sure ... I wud be glad to be of help! Abt Brahmagiri trek ... I believe u can find most of the info (including phone numbers) from my travelogue. But, am not sure if u can get down from the Kerala side. Anyways, do check with the forest officials. In Kerala side, u have to get down at Thirunelli ... u may find the Thirunelli range office number useful (04935210377) For the website, there are numerous web service providers. If u r looking for free service u can try out tripod.com, which is what I used to start. U can later upgrade to paid/premium service if u want. Another option is to start it as a blog. Blogging is indeed very popular nowadays, and is very simple with much lesser effort / cost. Check out blogger.com Received, Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:56:25 +0800 Subject: Kudremukh Info I came across your site while I was searching for Kudremukh trekking routes. I amone among the few who have been waiting for the trekking routes to be open and clueless about how to obtain permits. How did you get the permit? Can you direct me to some body who would be helpful? Replied, Thu, 6 Dec 2007 5:46:04 AM I thought I mentioned abt permissions in my travelogue! U can basically get them from Kudremukh Range forest office. U can use one of these phone numbers:
Received, Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:34:50 +0530 Subject: Vellarimala Trek ...as spoken can u pls mail me the vellarimala guide no. Also can u let knw how much did he charge....rgds... Replied, Wed, 28 Nov 2007 2:48:53 AM Josettan's (the person whom I went with) number is 9446890833. He generally says 250 per day and trek for 3 days (this is guide charges only). U can give more or less depending on ur satisfaction level :-) Wish u gud trek Received, Thu, 8 Nov 2007 23:39:06 -0800 Subject: Trivandrum Trip I just read your notes about your Trivandrum trip that you made in Jan 2006. It was very useful and interesting and I appreciate the time and effort you spent in preparing it and posting it on the net. Thank you for that. Coincidentally, I was in Bangalore for a year during 2004-2005 and had made a somewhat similar trip in a car, i.e., From Bangalore to Goa; Goa to Ernakulam by NH17, Ernakulam to Trivandrum by NH47. Trivandrum to Kanyakumari by NH47 and back. Then finally Trivandrum to Bangalore by MC road via Kottayam, then Munnar and Salem. I was also convinced that Kerala is one of the most beautiful places in the world after that trip. Btw, your profile is very interesting and I noticed that you are about 18 months younger to my elder son who is also a software engineer in Dallas, Texas. I belong to Trivandrum, but now visit there once in a while like a tourist. Wishing you all the best Replied, Sat, 10 Nov 2007 2:33:38 AM Hello Sir, The route you mentioned in your mail is very beautiful. I had driven through that stretch at different times during different trips - once to goa, once to mumbai and once to mangalore from kozhikode, which is my hometown. Have been writing down notes on almost all my trips, hoping to make the memories last longer :-) Thanks a lot for mailing. Its great to hear from very senior person in the industry. Received, Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:51:29 -0700 Subject: Chembra and Vellarimala Half of the population are very sceptic about the Vellarimala Trek :-)..just as what i had expected from them,after i spoke with you over the phone... We have planned to hit Chembra instead by the first weekend of december. I have the following queries to be addressed by you:
Replied, Wed, 24 Oct 2007 5:36:36 AM Here are a few numbers which u mite find helpful:
Received, Mon, 8 Oct 2007 10:37:06 -0700 Subject: Velankanni Church I was researching travel info between Velankanni Church and Bangalore(ru) when I came upon your website. I was wondering if you could help me with finding the distance between Velankanni Church and Bangalore by car and by train. We are thinking about taking a family trip to visit both places next summer. Or if you know any websites where I can look up distances or link city to city on like mapquest.com type websites. Replied, Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:08:06 AM U can try mapsofindia.com .. it has a distance search which u can use for this. U can search for Bangalore => Nagappatinam. velankanni is abt 12-15kms from Nagapattinam. This was the result:
Received, Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:55:46 +0530 Subject: Bike Trip to Jog Falls We are planning to go to Jog falls from Bangalore on bike. I came across your web page. There we got the route but not the distance. Can you put some more light on this asap ? Today we are planning to leave by afternoon. Replied, Fri, 24 Aug 2007 4:15:12 AM Jog is abt 400kms from bangalore, if u take the shimoga rd (NH207)
Received, Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:57:51 +0530 Subject: Pictures I am a freelance writer and have written an article on Trekking spots. While looking for pictures for the article I chanced upon your website http://usandeep.com/trekking/ . Of the pictures the article requires, I noticed you have pictures of Chembra and Meesapulimala (Kerala) as well as Mullayangiri, Agumbe, Thadiyandamol and Kodachadri (Karnataka). Would you be ok with having your pictures published in the magazine. I dont know if and how much they pay for pictures. But they do pay promptly, give photo credits to photographers, present the pictures well and the editor is great to work with. In case you are not interested, but know of someone else who has these pictures and would be interested please do pass on their info Replied, Thu, 26 Jul 2007 5:24:47 PM sorry for the late reply ... since I was travelling. Firstly, I'm glad that u asked. I am not interested in getting paid for the pics, since I do trekking / photography as a hobby. Ofcourse, I dont mind u or ur magazine using my pictures. Just that I wud like a mention of the website. I am stressing on this, coz, there had been occassions where pics (and text) from my site (including my photo) were used without any reference. This is after promising to give proper references. Ofcourse, I am not too much worried abt it and not planning to do anything abt it :-) All the best with ur magazine. Received, Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:55:18 +0530 Subject: Trek Organizing I read your trekking experiences and it is very interesting. One question, do you arrange for trekking camps or you just go for trekking. Replied, Thu, 26 Jul 2007 5:13:42 PM Nice to hear from u ... thnx for mailing. Obviously am not a trek organizer ... wud like to be one though ;-) I generally go with friends. But, I dont mind like minded joining our group. If u r inteterested, I can keep u updated. Received, Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:40:53 -0700 Subject: Dudhsagar Trek Nice writeup about Dudhsagar Trek. I want to do this trek myself exactly as you did it. Diehard railfans like me envy you for riding the loco cab aka footplating :) Replied, Tue, 3 Apr 2007 5:15:47 AM Thnx and all the best for ur trek, Abt taking the engine, it depends on the engine drivers mood. In my case, the guy looked a little peeved. Wish ... u get a nicer engine driver :-) Received, Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:04:53 +0530 Subject: Mukurthi Trek As per our telephonic conversation, can you please provide me the contact details of the guide Kishore? We plan to start our trek at Avalanche and reach Mukurthi fishing hut by night, passing through upperbavani and kolaribetta. Please provide me with any other contact details / inputs that are relevant. like., essential items to carry, whether we get a tent for rent somewhere.. etc etc. Is he just a trek guide or employed somewhere with forest department ? How much will he charge to accompany us for the trek ? Replied, Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:04:53 +0530 I am not sure if u can start trekking from Avalanche ... since the place is not reachable via road. But, surely there is a trek route starting from Parson's valley towards Avalanche, via Mukurthi, Devarabetta ... etc. I hope Kishore can give u more details. Kishore's phone number is 9843192774 and email id is kishoresadu@yahoo.co.in They charged us a li'l more than 1K for the stay (for 5 people ... one day) and guide charges. we gave him an extra 250 for the guide service. i guess he is employed by the nilgiri forest department. Wish u a gud time @ Mukurthi Received, Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:44:24 +0000 Subject: Africa Hullo, i just thought i would write and tell you how much i enjoyed your website. as a budding traveller myself I found your site very inspirational and finton. Your travels around India remind me of some of my own travels around Africa - Have you been there? I was in Tunisia last month and it was so deracious and intense it was unbelievable. Where else have you travelled, and what is the best trip that you have been on? Replied, Tue, 27 Feb 2007 9:33:26 AM Nice to hear from like minded people :) I've never been to Africa .. but now that u inspired me with ur stories ... I too want to be there! My trips are restricted mostly in India, except for two business travels. If work takes me outside India, I plan to do some backpacking at those places. But that may take a while before materializing. Do keep me updated, especially if u plan to come to India Received, Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:31:25 -0500 Subject: Yercaud Thanks for the wonderful photos of Yercaud on your site...is it possible to email me detailed directions from Chennai to Yercaud, would love to go there next month. I look forward to hearing from you, really appreciate this information! Replied, Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:33:05 AM Its been a while since I'd been to Yercaud. From Bangalore, one has to take the Hosur road and continue via Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri till Salem. At Salem, the Yercaud road goes to the left and soon becomes a ghat road. I dont remember the exact directions, but people are generally helpful From Chennai, I guess Poonamallee => Sriperumbuthur => Kanchipuram => Vaniyambadi => Krishnagiri => Salem looks like the route to me Wish u a nice time there ... Received, Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:03:52 +0530 Subject: Website Creation I came across your home page accidentally while searching for KONKAN ROAD MAP. I was really impressed with the information sharing..your hobby..trekking and lot.I do love traveling by road.trekking....currently staying in Panvel-New Mumbai. Looking to your web site, I also felt that, I can also share my experiences with others which will help the people like us in exploring new locations spots. Can u help me in creating WEB Page..how to go about it. Replied, Thu, 8 Feb 2007 2:24:05 AM Nice to hear from u ... and thnx Making a webpage is kinda easy nowadays ... u can probably start with tripod.lycos.com. just take a free account there and use the "Site Builder" tool to make ur web page. Thats what I did first. Later, when u feel u dont want ads in ur site ... etc and need more space u can upgrade in tripod (for paid service) or migrate to some other site. There are lots of sites which offers domain names ... etc with very good bandwidth an alternative is to just go to blogger.com and start blogging. all the best and have fun making ur web abode Received, Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:35:24 +0530 Subject: Route to Kodachadri Just happened to see your site on trekking details- awesome, useful, and inspiring! I was so glad to see pleasant, quite informative narrative of your treks. Funnily, I was looking for some missing info on a planned trek to Kodachadri two weeks from now- a place I've been to twice already, but my memory seems to fail me on fixing the route. Much appreciate the help and your spirit of sharing. Wishing you more such enjoyable times ahead Replied, Mon, 29 Jan 2007 2:35:32 AM Nice to hear from you and also apologies for the late response ... I was home(calicut) and checked my mail only today Hmm ... route to Kodachadri ... is it too difficult. Guess u r not asking abt the route to Kollur ... if yes, I think there are buses plying from Kannur to Kollur (via Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapur) Normal route to Kodachadri is also straight forward. Easiest is to take a bus(heading to Shimoga) and ask for Karakkatte gate. Its abt 10-15 minutes from Kollur and most of the conductors can even show u the trek route (which goes past a checkpost from this bus stop). The route from here is a jeep track for another 5kms or so and then the real trek route (after a chayakkada). Its very unlikely that u may get lost in this way, since there is enuf crowd there most of the time. Received, Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:42:18 +0530 Subject: Sakleshpur Trek I and my friends are planning for a railway track trek at sakleshpur. We tried for KSRTC tickets to that place and found there is no booking till sakleshpur, and the only possibility is to book ticket till Mangalore. R there enough buses passing through that place so that we can get in to some from majestic? Plz give ur advice regarding this. Replied, Mon, 20 Nov 2006 5:20:52 AM All the buses going towards Mangalore or Subramanya, goes via Sakleshpur, so u shudnt have any problems getting there from Majestic But, I guess, u can book tickets to Sakleshpur, from the KSRTC booking counter. It will be safe and u can sleep well till Sakleshpur, even if its a bit of extra money. Received, Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:28:18 +0530 Subject: Route to Karwar I saw your website, very interesting. I wanted some info from you. Myself and my husband are planning to go to Devbagh, karwar from bangalore by santro LS car this month end. We would like to know which is the best NH to be taken given the fact that we will be travelling by car and not bike. I would prefer NH48 to mangalore and then NH17 to karwar coz the entire NH17 route will be a coastal route with beaches. But it also seems like a long route. Is it really a long one compared to other NH's ? Since we will be driving on our own and this is our first long trip driving, I wanted to know which would be a safe route with broader roads. Can you help ? Replied, Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:02:10 AM NH17 is a good option normally. The problem now is that the ghat roads near Sakleshpur (on NH48) is VERY BAD ... check out the Subramanya Trek page in my site and u'll get an idea of how bad the road is :) Saw atleast 3-4 accidents that day and I wudnt reco it unless u two are very experienced drivers. Also ... as u said its slightly longer in comparison. The other two options are :
Received, Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:58:08 -0000 Subject: Family Accomodation I was planning to visit a few places in Karnataka and was surfing the net for info. I came across your site and... I feel a few words would not appreciate the work you have done. The information I've got from your site is much more than what I have got from my searching the state govt's tourism site for the past 2 days.The way you've described your journeys has geared me up to take up the challenge of hitting the road in my car (Earlier I had planned it on a train).Can you please share some information about the conditions of the accomodation as I will be travelling with my wife and 2 kids and any other information which you feel that it is an important one? I hope you would not mind my taking this liberty to write to you asking for these details I once again thank you for the info shared and wishing you many more adventurous and memorable trips with your friends... Replied, Fri, 15 Sep 2006 1:30:39 AM Thnx for the mail. As per ur query, it shudnt be difficult to get family accomodation in most of the towns en route. Make sure u take the night halt at a district head quarters or atleast a taluk head quarters or major tourist centres. Most of the the district head quarters shud have decent accomodation for family. When u r travelling with family, it'll be better to avoid night driving, unless u r a very expert driver and comfortable driving in the night. Also, try to get a ttk state road atlas for more detailed information. U'd get to know most of the important towns en route and the book format is really useful when u r driving. Received, Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:37:06 +0100 Subject: Hyderabad and Goa I was searching for Road map from Hyderabad to Goa and the search engine took me to your website. I am very impressed with your travel pages and share similar tastes with you when it comes to nature and travelling. I am coming to India (Hyderabad) in january with my wife and couple of my friends and we will be going over to Goa by car. Your trip to Dudhsagar waterfalls and ignited my desire to go there as well. I even read about your vizag trip and other to passtime. Good luck with your future trips. Replied, Mon, 11 Sep 2006 6:15:55 AM Thnx for the mail .... and do enjoy ur drive from Hyd to Goa :) Received, Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:55:13 -0700 Subject: Travel Site that was an awsome travel site you are maintaining there dude.. I find your travel across india VERY interesting Replied, Sun, 27 Aug 2006 4:36:09 AM Thnx for the mail :) Received, Sun, 18 Jun 2006 00:44:03 -0700 Subject: Kemmanagundi I am from bangalore. Through your home page, I came to know that you had been to Kemmanagundi. Is there any train facility from here to there? if yes can you please give me the details of the same. Replied, Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:30:58 PM There is train servive from Bangalore to Lingadahalli or Birur I suppose, Kemmanagundi is abt half an hour journey from there. U may have to hire a jeep/auto or catch a bus from there on Received, Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:05:10 +0400 Subject: Gokarna Your information on Gokarna is great, thanks. I'm planning a trip there in January so I'll need to get a bit more information from you. Replied, Mon, 7 Nov 2005 3:10 PM Hey ... Jan in Gokarna may be very hot & dry ... see if u can make it a bit early :) Received, Sun, 11 Sep 2005 01:58:39 -0700 Subject: Chembra Trek I am a treking enthusiast from Bangalore like u . I happened to see ur site and was very informative. Me and my friend are planning a trek to CHEMBRA PEAK in NOV this year, I would like to have the following info from u :
Replied, Tue, 13 Sep 2005 u may not even need a room in the morning. get down at kalpetta (or bathery) early morning and catch a bus to meppady, get fresh in some restaurants and take a jeep or something to go to the base of the mountain (u can even walk if u want) if u want to freshen up before coming back u can take a room in kalpetta or bathery ... in any case, both are decent towns and getting a good hotel in morning or evening wont be an issue ... i havent stayed in any hotels there ... so cant suggest one. am pasting some numbers here, which i got from www.kerala.gov.in/dept_forest/nameaddress.htm
Recieved, Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:29:18 -0700 Subject: Bhimeshwari - Muthathi Been looking thro' ur weblog on all the treks that u've had ! Amazing is not the word :)) I am currently planning to organize a trek for our team here and was contemplating on goin for the Bhimeshwari - Muthathi trek. I would need some info from ur end. We are around 20 people betn the age group 25 - 35 yrs. With this mix, is this treak of 8 kms a possibility. What is the minimum trek equipment that anyone should be having for a trek as this (am a novice myself, so would want you to be detailed if possible !!) Any specific advices on this trek route ... Any specific dos / donts on this trek route.. What could be the total duration of this trek route (of 8 kms ) Does muttatti have any decent eataries .... do we need to stuff some food ourselves ?? ... or probably cook on the way !!! Would look forward to ur reply ... Take care .. Replied, Mon, 8 Aug 2005 5:43:08 AM sorry for the late reply ... abt ur query ... u dont have to worry a lot abt these things ... go ahead and have some good time. 8 people shudnt be an issue as this is an almost flat track and not a tough one make sure u carry enough water and some snacks (atleast) ... there are some small shops there, but hygeine might be an issue. it will be good if u can carry some simple food and parcel ... something like ... idly, bread or something it'll be better to wear some loose fitting dress and a good shoe ... rest is all fine btw ... i heard that cauvery cud be unpredictable due to rains and unexpected water release from the dams ... make sure u take a look at that also ... last but not the least ... i hope i am not too late have a good time Received, Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:38:16 +0530 Subject: Trek to Sakleshpur Hi, I saw your articles on treks and trek routes. We are planning a trek Donigal - Subramanya in this Christmas holidays. It'd be great if you can help us with maps, routes and other related information? Replied, Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:14 AM I dont have any maps as such .... but I've put some (hopefully useful for others) information about donigal - shiribagilu trek in my site. More useful info is there in this site => www.dreamroutes.org/dreams/sharada_greenroute.html. U r welcome to ask me if u need more clarity on anything Received, Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:40:04 +0530 Thank you for responding, Sandeep. I need info on the following items.
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Received, Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:21:32 +0530 Subject: Blore - Calicut - Kanyakumari I went through your site and picked up all useful info...But I need your help. Can you please tell me the list of places you can see from Bangalore to Calicut begining from the first one till calicut town. From Calicut to Kanyakumari. Please tell me how to reach there and then the list of places we can see... We are on 7 days tour and we will be on cars. Your help is greatly appreciated. Replied, Fri, 21 Dec 2007 8:35:02 PM I guess its a late reply, but I will still reply! Bengaluru - Kozhikode .... there are lots of places if u have days and is ready to take detours. But, I will list only those which are near the highway Ramanagara - abt 40kms on Bengaluru - Mysuru highway. This is where Sholay is shot and is famous for those rocks and rock climbing Chanapatna - Next town after Ramanagara, famous for handicrafts and all ... but I doubt if u can see anything now Kamat Hotel - touted as 'the place' to have food by many (if u r a veggie ofcourse, which I doubt) ... it is famous for its north kannada style of cuisine. Located abt 10kms from Chanapatna Sivanasamudra / Talakkad / Somanathpur - Its a reasonably long detour from Maddur (80kms from Bengaluru) if u r on Bengaluru - Mysuru rd. Water falls, river and temple. Total distance to Sivanasamudra is abt 150kms via Mysuru rd. Melkote lake - detour from Mandya (abt 100kms from Bengaluru) Rangananthittu bird sancuary and Brindavan gardens - best route is to take a right just after Srirangapatnam Mysuru palace - not to be missed, if u have not already seen Nanjangud temple - abt 30kms form Mysuru ... In the list just for the sake of completion Bandipur - sanctuary entrance is abt 15kms from Gundulpet (on the Ooty highway) but u'l go through the sanctuary limits even on Gundulpet - Koozhikode rd. Gundulpet is abt 60kms from Mysuru Gopalswamybetta - A betta between Bandipur sanctuary and Gundulpet Wayanad sanctuary - Once past the border (abt 40kms from Gundulpet) its Wayanad / Muthanga sanctuary Wayanad - lots of places in Wayanad district, including Chembra, Soochippara falls (both near Meppadi), Thirunelli, Brahmagiri, Tholpetty sanctuary .. etc towards Mananthavady, Edakkal caves further to the left after Bathery Lakkidi and ghats (abt 20-30 kms from Kalpetta) Thamarassery is the first major town after ghats, lots of forest area arnd it, none very famous Between Kozhikode and Kanyakumari too there are many more places to see ... will be tough to list all tourist spots but the major towns include, Kozhikode - Ramanatukara - Kottakkal - Valanchery - Kuttippuram - Edappal (I wud suggest continuing on the NH17 from here as Thrissur - Ernakulam rd is in real bad condition) - Thriprayar - Kodungallur - Paravoor - Ernakulam - Alappuzha - Kollam - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Marthandam (Padmanabhapuram palace) - Nagercoil - Kanyakumari (u can get details on some of these places from few of my trip logs Few other options are: Taking MCR from Ernakulam towards Thiruvananthapuram instead of NH47. But I guess, u'll get more places along NH47. On return, try Kollam - Theni - Dindigul - Salem - Bengaluru. Kollam - Theni is a very scenic highway Received, Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:01:39 -0500 Subject: Comment Section Hey there, Enjoyed reading your trek blogs... no place to comment on the same. Are you based out of Bangalore? Replied, Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:52:43 AM Thanks for the mail. I dont have any comment tool in the trekking site. But, u r welcome to comment on the photography site - Thro' the Lens or album or mail :-) Yup ... I work in Blore, but originally from Kozhikode/ Calicut in Kerala Received, Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:34:26 +0530 Subject: Kudremukh Info I have been reading your trek journals regularly and they have been quite useful. Thanks for maintaining such useful info. And when I read about Kudremukh report, I couldn't resist and I am now contacting you :) Like you, I have been waiting to scale Kudremukh paeak and everytime have been turned away by those forest officers. Now looks like things have changed and I see you and Anil S (saw his description on rediff) have made it. Could you kindly pass me on the contact info of the RFO who gave you the permission and the guide whose services you used ? Replied, Sun, 9 Dec 2007 11:56:46 PM I cud recognize ur name instantly and have gone thro couple of ur posts as well :-) So, let the thnx be cancelled ;-) In most cases, its enuf to just walk in to the range office @ kudremukh town. But, its always best to check and may be arrange accomodation @ mullodi apriori if u r interested in staying over. These numbers will be useful:
Received, Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:00:44 +0530 Subject: Mukurthi Trek I called you sometime back on your phone. I got your contacts from your website. Can you please share the contact number of Guide for Mukurthi Trek. Replied, Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:29:54 AM Kishore Received, Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:14:43 +0530 Subject: Kodaikanal and Kanyakumari I have been following Your travel logues since a long time and very much impressed .. could you please help me regarding the following information :
Replied, Mon, 26 Nov 2007 7:16:25 AM Thnx for the mail
Received, Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:11:24 +0000 Subject: Chembra Trek I am from hyderabad.Iam planning to go for a trek in wayanad. After surfing i came to know that Chembra is one of the adventures place to trek.So we 7-8 guys finally planned to go there and see the magic of nature. It will really be great if you can provide us with your suggestions/tips/help regarding the same.I have gone thro' your home page.Here are few of my queries.
Replied, Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:39:36 PM Permission is desirable before u go there. Here are a few numbers which u mite find helpful:
Received, Sat, 6 Oct 2007 03:36:54 +0000 Subject: Paithalmala and Vellarimala I was searching for the mountain peaks in Kerala with the idea of climbing them at some stage. Eventually, I came across your site; and I found it extremely helpful with such detailed descriptions. Last year, I climbed Paithalmala in Kannur. So, I hope to climb one or two this year. I am from Kuttiadi, settled in the UK longer that I care to think. Have you tried any of the peaks in the south of Kerala? There are some big ones there! In May this year, I climbed Mt. Sinai in Egypt, though I cheated by using a camel part of the way since I was in a hurry in terms of time. I live in London; I plan to be in Kozhikode in December. Would be good if you care to write. I wouldn't mind some hints and contacts for some climbs Replied, Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:18:47 AM Nice to hear from you. I've heard abt Paithalmala and is in my list for future :-) It'll be nice if u can gimme some info regarding this place. If u r planning to be in Kozhikode ... the best place to climb is Vellarimala in Kozhikode dist ... near Anakkampoyil or Chembra in Wayanad near Meppady. I have details travelogues to these places. South Kerala ... I've been to Meesapulimala near Munnar and places like Anaimudi and Agasthyakoodam are in my list. The problem is obtaining permissions. Its available only during some time in the year. Keep me updated abt ur plans ... wud luv to be of any help Replied, Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:35:45 +0000 In retrospect, what time in the morning should one start from Muthanppanpuzha? Do you have a contact number for Josettan, your guide? I have sent some feelers out among my friends in Kozhikode for info. regarding persmissions etc. I would like to try Vavul Mala if possible! What you think; and any thoughts? What is meant by "re-ascend."? Replied, Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:38:03 AM Josettan's number is 9446890833 and he shud be able to give u all the details, which u cdnt find in the trip log Vavul Mala route is something that nobody has tried for some time now ... do check with Josettan if he can plan for it. I wanted to do it after the rains are over. But, I do have to warn u that Vellarimala / Masthakappara itself is one of the hardest in western ghats. Almost the whole day of steep climb and another half a day for return. Vavul mala mite be two more days effort ... and may be even more. Received, Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:19:03 +0000 Subject: Kodai Trip I happened to check out your website while doing a google search on Kodai. Quite informative I must admit. I am planning to drive to Kodai in the next couple of weeks, and I thought that I will check with you for a few tips.
Replied, Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:41:21 AM Thanks for the nice words
Received, Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:24:30 +0530 Subject: Bad roads in South India Your web site is real good , I m planning to drive for 10 to 1500 kms in entire south , can you suggest me some bad roads I want to test some cars Replied, Fri, 3 Aug 2007 1:00:17 AM Arent u the same person who called me last friday? Guess, I already suggested a few places. Lemme list a few of them again. Take Bangalore => Mysore and then head to Hunsur => Virajpet => Kannur Road. This is one of the worst Ive seen, especially the Virajpet till Kerala -Karnataka border. From Kannur head to Kozhikode (NH17) and then take the NH212 to Wayanad / Kalpetta (this road goes through the ghats). From Kalpetta head towards Mananthavady and then take the state highway towards Mysore(Border till HD Kote in Karnataka is pathetic). At Mysore, head to Kollegal (NH212 again) and then get to Coimbatore highway from there, which goes via Chamarajnagar and Sathyamangalam. From there head towards Coonoor / Ooty => Masinagudi (here, u may need to maska some police guy standing over there, only then he'll allow u to take the Masinagudi road. Also make sure u reach there arnd noon time. If u r late they'll not allow u to go. The default road from Ooty is via Gudaloor) and from there to Mudumalai, Bandipur and Gundulpet from here, u have the option of heading back to Mysore => Hunsur => Hassan and Mangalore (again thro' ghats). After the ghats @ Gundya u can probably head to Subramanya and take Bisle ghat back to Sakleshpur ... then probably Mudigere => Kalsa => Kudremukh and try out the ghat sections in Chikmagalur. U can also try out the Mudigere => Chikmagalur => Baba Budan Giri ghats and take NH13 back to Mangalore from Shimoga. Okie ... I guess this shud be more than 1500kms ... if u want more bad roads ... try the east karnataka now. ignored to the limit ... the best option for u wud be ... NH7 (Hyderabad rd) till Gooty and taking the NH68 towards Bellary / Hubli from there ... Received, Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:07:56 +0100 Subject: Vellarimala Trek i am from chennai ...i had jus gone through your blogs and travallogues ..... i am an amateur hiker as well .... i must admit that your site is really informative for all those planning to pack there backpacks to hit any peak in the western ghats .... anywayz ....myself and a couple of my fellas are planning to hit vellarimala (kozhikode district) by the first week of august .... i know it could be raining ...never mind. we hav decided our route to be Chennai-Bangalore-Mysore-Kalpetta after a little bit of time analysis goin into it ... if u can help me .... can you please give us all required info such as forest permission,accomadation,travel info,guide,imp tips etc. i realise u had taken time off to plan things properly for the second time reach vellarimala ...so i thought u would be knowing things the best. Replied, Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:45:56 PM Forest Permission : Officially its not allowed to trek Vellarimala ... so u'll never get permission. But, I guess its fine if u go on ur own. Just be responsible and dont litter the place / cut healthy trees for firewood ... Infact u mite see people doing it Accomodation : I guess Thamarassery is where u can find decent acco, which is abt a couple of hours from Anakkampoyil/Muthappanpuzha, from where the trek starts. Best way is to camp. Rent a few sleeping bag / tent ... and go, if u dont have them. In any case, u'l need the tents/bags, since u'll need more than a day to go to the top and come back Travel Info : If u r driving ... Chennai - Blore - Mysore - Batheri - Kalpetta - Thamarassery - Omassery - Thiruvambadi - Anakkampoyil - Muthappanpuzha, this is where the trek starts. If u r using public transport, u can book over nite buses from Bangalore to Calicut (KSRTC - Kerala or Karnataka), which reaches Thamarassery by abt 5. Hire a jeep from there (it'll take an hr more) or take a bus, which is available after 7 or so and takes abt 1.5 hrs Guide : Josettan's (the person whom I went with) number is 9446890833. It'll be better if anyone in ur group can speak malayalam. Tips : Trek is a bit too tough and u'll need more time coz of tha rain. have a relaxed plan and dont try to go up and come back in a day. Warning : Dont underestimate the rain ... it mite be close to impossible to trek on those terrains, when its raining. Besides, I am not sure if u can camp on hill top, when its raining like this. Guess Josettan will be able to give u better information. Received, Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:18:36 +0530 Subject : Website Creation I hav kept a track on ya page for long time.. n indeed we had been in a fone call once.. u r frm calicut, me too the same... Its a good way u keep ur usandeep.com, i really appreciate the contents n the well organised verses n links.. As n enthusiastic trekker n adventurer n fotografer i really admire ur site for all these... I also hav started with shyamos.tripod.com, but its very un-appealing as of to me.. the sace is I havn't put any good info, or the info thts already present is junk.. ;) How did u avoid all the advertisements in the site.. my header portion is covered with ads. :( Another doubt is, u bot usandeep.com from tripod?? anyways ur tips are whole heartedlt welcome... n do pass in ur views... Replied, Tue, Mar 20 2007 6:39 PM ur site looks good to start with. Keep working on it and keep adding content. It'll be a few iterations before u start feeling happy abt the content. My site had been up from my college days (abt 8 yrs now) and hardly had any content for the first few years. I guess u'll get there faster :) Abt ads, they'll come if u r using the free tripod service. U can get rid of them by upgrading to Tripod Plus or Pro. Mine is now @ Pro (1 domain name and 5 subdomains, 3GB harddisk space and 300GB monthly bandwidth for $9 / month). I wud suggest u go on like this for some more time. Once u start putting good content in the site, u wudnt mind upgrading and paying :) to get rid of the ads as well as for more space, bandwidth, domain names .... like in my case I now have the domain name usandeep.com - no .tripod.com. Check out the tripod site for all the plans => tripod.lycos.com => Host => Site Building Plans usandeep.com was never owned by lycos :) but they can help u register any domain names and this feature is part of tripod pro All the best for ur site ... and be patient ... if u keep working on it, contents and links will come Received, Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:07:51 +0530 Subject: Maruti Versa By chance I landed on your home page (while search for some useful review on versa) and find your travel logs very interesting, especially the lovely description of your Delhi trip. I am planning to buy a versa for my family. Since you are driving the Versa for such a long distances, please give me you frank advice about the vehicle. How about the milage part? Do you have any ideas how it works with CNG. Received, Thu, 1 Mar 2007 1:51:04 AM This is one comment I wrote in the Versa site (there is some problem with that site rite now) : "Its an amazing vehicle ... very good power, easy to handle, lots of space and ground clearance. My versa has travelled all over India (Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari ... and a lot more) and a lot of difficult terrains, where a lot of usual cars and even some famed SUVs have failed (Porthimund near Ooty, Satodi / Magod / Unchalli near Hubli, Om / Kudle near Gokarna ... and a lot more). See my webpage http://usandeep.com/ for details. Only problems I've noticed is a little too headroom (and the instability associated with it), not so wide tyres (road grip cud be better with wider tyres) and not so good suspension. Well ... am happy with whatever I've got and its a very loyal vehicle even after 50000+kms" This is infact, my honest opinion ... also reflected in the front page of my site (The 'Lemme salute ... ' part) Abt mileage, its not that gud ... I get abt 12+kmpl in the highway and less than 11 in the city. If I drive slow (constantly less than 80kmph), I've got a lot better mileage. No idea abt CNG Received, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:16:16 +0530 Subject: Suggestions for team outing First of all I am very sorry if I am disturbing you. I got your id from your website as I was searching for some adventurous places in Karnataka and some how got into your website. I am very much impressed with your adventurous activities as I am also very much fond of such kinda activities. I saw your trek pics, blogs and then i thought of taking some idea about the trip for 2 days and 2 nights or 3 days and 2 nights as my team is planning to go for a tour. We are looking for some adventurous tour for the mentioned duration. Can you please suggest me some three four option so that we can have a blast of fun. Just need few mins of your. Your help would be appriciated. Replied, Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:34:50 AM No problems, I savour getting mails from like minded people. And thnx for all the nice words :) If u want a mix of adventure with a team outing, there are 3 places I can suggest in Karnataka :
Received, Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:50:21 +0530 Subject: Bangalore to Kannur Today evening we few guys are going to Kannur through Kozhikode from Bangalore. I was just googling the places between Bangalore and Calicut and I saw your website (http://usandeep.com/). Before I say something let me first appriciate you for the work you have done. It is really good that you managed to put up the places you visited in the net along with the photos. It will be very useful for someone like me. You have travelled a lot. I like those who travel, travelling keeps us aware of the real word and also increase our knowledge. I dont want to make you bored saying stupid things. You have done a good work, and there is so much i can learn from you. Replied, Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:55 If u want to try out any rd other than the NH212, check this out : Sulthan Bathery => Mananthavadi Road, Vellamunda, Makkiyad, Niravilpuzha => Thottilpalam => Kuttiyadi => Thalassery => Kannur I wud say this road is gud, coz of the ghat section. Niravilpuzha - Kuttiyadi section is spruced up so well and is a treat to drive on. At the same time, be warned that the ghat section in NH212 (Lakkidi - Adivaram) is deteriorated considerably. Be careful on this stretch and make sure u cover this during day time. Received, Tue, 6 Feb 2007 19:45:06 +0530 Subject: Mukurthi Contact and Details Regarding the booking for the Mukurthi Trek at the warden office, what is the procedure? Do you have kishore's number? Can fishing be done at the lakes you have mentioned there? Next time you drive down the masinagudi section, if it is blocked, just proceed a little further, take the first right hrough the pine forests, join at ullati where it meets the masinagudi route again. The trick is to drive down at 2nd gear max. they usually close the road if there is an accident and most policemen / forest watchers check the heat on your break drum before allowing you below the kallhatty chek post in case of any accidents. Reason is heated brake drums fail and result in accidents. Replied, Wed, 7 Feb 2007 1:23:47 AM Thanks for the tip. Will remember it next time. Kishore can be reached @ kishoresadu at yahoo dot co dot in. To book for the trek, u have to send a letter in advance. Talk to Kishore and he may give the details and help u out. Received, Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:17:18 +0530 Subject: Gokarna I happened to chance upon your site as I googled Gokarna after learning about it from an acquaintance. Could you please tell me if I can get a bus to Gokarna from Majestic bus stand. How long does it take to get there? It would be really nice if you could tell me how much would a two-day trip cost approximately? Replied, Wed, 10 Jan 2007 4:35 AM Yup ... u shud be able to get buses to Gokarna from majestic. It will be advisable to book the overnite Rajahamsa buses running to Gokarna and back. Another option is VRL transport. U can also bus tickets back from Gokarna town Cost shud be mainly transport (abt 250 one way), food, taxi (we gave 350 to Kudle beach) and stay (beach shacks are available for abt 100-200 per day, hotels in gokarna may be abt 250+). Unless u spent a lot on food, u can make it for abt 1K Also ... be warned of the heat. Especially at this time of the year, beaches may get really hot past noon. Anyways ... have fun @ Gokarna Received, Tue, 7 Nov 2006 16:20:38 +0530 Subject: Agumbe I would like to take my students(say 50-60) to a study visit to Agumbe. Could you guide me on the accomodation as well as permissions to be taken? You mentioned some hotel in your site, how big was it? and any tips that would help Replied, Tue, 8 Nov 2006 1:23:53 PM I didnt stay in any hotel @ Agumbe. Infact, Agumbe is a small village and I doubt if there are any good hotels there. U might find some small ones @ Sringeri (abt 10-15kms from there) though ... thats where we stayed. Abt permissions, if u r planning to trek to Narasimhaparvatha or to Barkane falls u shall need permission from the local police station. These places are naxal infested and not considered safe. I went there abt 2 years back and is not so updated abt the latest situation. Received, Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:09:49 -0700 Subject: Trek Suggestion Just went through your website and was really impressed. Though I am new to this touring habit i really love to vist new and intersting places. A group of my friends are planning for a 2/3 day trip (From Sep 30 to Oct 2) from Bangalore (Some of them will be joining us from Chennai). Can you please suggest a Good place which could be an unforgettabale experience. I have been to many places like Munnar, kodaikanal etc. i have not had a real trekking experience. So this time i would like to have a diffent, adventurous trip. Please let me know one place among the many places you have visited that will be good to visit at this time of the year and ideal for 2 days from Bangalore. Replied, Sun, 17 Sep 2006 4:46:49 AM This is a very tough question that u've asked :) There are lots of beautiful places near western ghats which u can cover from Bangalore or Chennai. If u r looking for a trekking experience, check out my trekking site => http://usandeep.com/trekking/ U shud see a lot of places in the list, my personal favourites being Kumaraparvatha, Chembra and Brahmagiri. These three, along with Kodachadri shall be relatively easy to plan Received, Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:23:53 +0530 Subject: Sangam Just now I was browing the site created by you and was happy to get good information about the places you have visited its really good to put ur experience on a site like this. In fact me along with my family are planning to visit Sangam this week end i was wondering to know more about the place if you can highlight, and especially on the route , i am very very new to bangalore so you need to guide me accordingly, I stay in indiranagar and from here i need to go. In case if you think al this is a trouble for you and if i am asking too much than kindly ignore my mail. Replied, Fri, 15 Sep 2006 1:24:59 AM Thnx for the mail. To get to Sangam, u've to take Kanakapura road and follow the highway past Kanakapura, until u find a board on the left side, indicating Sangam. After that its mostly a case of following the main road, but do confirm with people en route, if u have doubts. U shud be able to make it without much trouble. From Indiranagar, u'll have to take Intermediate ring road (continuation of Indira Nagar 100ft rd towards Koramangala) and then Sarjapur rd -> Madiwala market rd -> Hosur rd -> Silk board junction -> BTM main rd -> Bannerghatta rd -> Outer ring rd -> Kanakapura rd. Ideally there are short cuts to reach Kanakapura rd from Indiranagar, but this will be the most straight fwd one. It wud help if u buy a blore city map and/or a TTK Karnataka road atlas. U shud get these at the maps section of Landmark, Forum. But, ultimately u'd have to explore urself and ask people en route. Received, Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:22:23 +0530 Subject: Chennai Trip I was searching for the Bangalore Chennai road route and I happened to go though your site. It's cool. I got all the info that I wanted. U have even given clear mention bout which road I should take. Thank you so much. When I went thru ur personal details I saw that u r from Calicut. Me too from Calicut and studied in Govt Arts & Science college, Calicut. I though I'll just send u a mail. Replied, Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:22:23 +0530<>hr /> Nice to see ur mail. And yes ... am from Calicut and studied in Devagiri College. Received, Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:30:10 +0530 Subject: Correction I saw your Wayanad trip details. There was a small correction. It is only 9 Hair pins in that ghat not 12. Anyway, it was interesting to read your pages. Replied, Thu, 31 Aug 2006 3:05:12 AM Yup ... thats shud b a mistake :) Thnx a lor for pointing out ... buddy! Received, Wed, 2 Aug 2006 2:54:30 AM Subject: Driving Spirit i just happened to come across ur blog while i was searching for tips on a trip to Ooty, and man i hv been hooked to ur "TRIP SHEETS", Kudos to ur spirit of travelling by ROAD and tht too indian roads,(i even hate driving between my ofc in K'magala to my house in JP Nagar coz of the traffic) but am still planning for a road trip to Mumbai sometime. will contact u then for some tips...BTW r u the only person who drives on all these trips.... Anyways keep posting ur new trip fotos...May the Travelling Spirit be with you.. Replied, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 8:02:04 AM i'll let u know a simple secret :) even i hate driving between my office in m g road and home @ koramangala and if somebody is there with me i'll make him/her drive :) but driving in the highways is a different story altogether. u'll get to know if u try out ur blore - mumbai trip. except for a few stretches around cities (mainly blore and pune) and some stretch in karnataka where work is not complete (mainly between sira and belgaum) the road is a treat! ofcourse, most of the time there'll be someone with me on the trips. if he/she can drive i generally share the wheel with them :) but i've also done a few trips on my own (mostly bike) or driving alone anyways thnx for the mail. the spirit is always going to stay :) and i wish u get the spirit too :) Received, Sat, 6 May 2006 18:40:54 +0530 Subject: Pondicherry Trip i am not sure if you receive mail from unknown people i was browsing road map & found you site .. I was wondering if you describe the roads between Chennai & Pondicherry. i was told by some one i met that the 180 Odd km drive between the cities has the East Coast Sea through out the drive on one Side .. is that correct I am not a freak but just an aspiring traveller Thank for all your help Replied, Sun, 7 May 2006 Not the whole stretch, but the sea is kinda close to the road and u can see it once in a while. Especially, in the Chennai - Mahabalipuram stretch (about 80kms) u mite see the sea quite frequently. Received, Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:29:38 +0530 Subject: CBZ and bikes I just saw your webpage. I went to your website, because I also love traveling and has recently started taking pictures of my travel. Within two pages, I came to know you have a CBZ. I saw you standing in between 2 r 3 bikes. Is one of them your modified CBZ? If so, you got to help me :) I have a Shogun, which I want to remodify with sporty tyres and body. I am new to bangalore (recently relocated from chennai), so not sure who will do good job. I am sure, since you travel a lot with ur bike, you should have a good mechanic who does the job. Can you help me giving the contact informations? Replied, Tue, 25 Oct 2005 Those bikes are not mine and the pics are taken in Newyork. check out with city mobike works, near the RTO, Indiranagar (080-41136524, 25258243) Received, Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:17:03 +0530 Subject: Mullayanagiri - Baba Budan Giri google took me to your site...need some information regarding a trek route map for the mullayangiri bababudan giri trek. cant seem to find a proper route map on the net. can you help. its pretty urgent, me and one of my friend are leaving tomorrow. Replied, Thu, 18 Oct 2005 12:19 Am sorry buddy ... Saw this mail only now ... Any case I cudnt have been able to help you And u may not have required a route map either ... If u r not yet gone ... check up this link from dream routes ... this is pretty descriptive: www.dreamroutes.org/dreams/mullainagiri_rs.html Hope u had a good time Received, Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:52:43 +0530 Subject: Ride to Wayanad got ur ID from rediff-blogs. Me from the bike-site xBhp.com We guys are riding to Wayanad - kerala on the 25th of this month.. i was hopin to get some details like the distance/map from bangalore to wayanad. Replied, Sat, 12 Mar 2005 11:53 AM sorry for the late reply ... hope it is not too late route to wayanad is straightforward from bangalore ... first take the mysore road and then the nanjangud / gundulpet road from mysore. this is an NH (#212) all the way to calicut. at gundulpet (which is a junction), the straight road goes towards ooty and one has to take the road on the right to go to wayanad / calicut. within 30kms u'll reach the other side of bandipur reserve forest (the entrance to bandipur is in ooty road), then the border, muthanga wildlife sanctuary, sultan batheri and then kalpetta, the head quarters of wayanad district the approximate distances are:
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