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tirthankar

Sunday, July 26, 2009

11:35 PM

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Team DRIVOBLOGGERS decided to go on a ‘greenspiration’ before the ‘big one’. So we decided to travel to Ibiza Club, on NH117 a lush green Resort in South 24 PGS District in WB.

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One has to ‘be there’ to believe what it is like to immerse in acres of expansive greenscapes. Read more to know more about our experiences en route and on arrival.

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thecouple

Sunday, July 26, 2009

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A road trip that featured kissing the beaches, climbing the hills, and hugging the clouds! A 4-day trip with spur-of-the-moment detours, hunting for a place to stay, warm hosts in village home stays and much more…

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poonam

Sunday, July 26, 2009

10:32 PM

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On Friday noon, we reached out to our Mitsubishi dealer and requested for a Cedia Sports test drive, he informed us that he is waiting for registration paper to come in for the test drive vehicle. Several calls until 10 pm and we had a good news! He received the papers and beauty was ready to roll.

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Vamsi & Charu

Sunday, July 26, 2009

08:59 PM

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...or in this case, the roads - or road signs. Another thing that make road trips in India such fun.

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maya

Sunday, July 26, 2009

08:39 PM

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Entries in my journal

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zinaida

Sunday, July 26, 2009

07:07 PM

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An insight into the kinda people we are. What to expect, and what not to expect!!

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radhika

Sunday, July 26, 2009

05:36 PM

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

04:21 PM

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We made it to the Top 12. The journey so far has been amazing and now the work begins for the next leg. What should the blog updates be like? What should we post? It's not an easy task, but the challenge is stimulating. It's not just the blog that is keeping us busy; there is so much more to plan and prepare for. I remember a quote by Lao Tzu - "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step". We tweak that a bit and present to you our 'first step' as we prepare for our journey of 3000 km.

The day begins at the Tarmac Tigers habitat. Our thinking caps are on as we brainstorm over numerous cups of tea.

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tirthankar

Sunday, July 26, 2009

01:41 PM

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Friends, Well-wishers, Fellow TGDC Applicants, Co-Contestants, Respected Jury Bench and everyone connected with TGDC:

We are Team – ‘DRIVOBLOGGERS’ from Kolkata.
Mrs. Basu is an Ex-Kingfisher and I am a ‘Dreamer’ - of a ‘Developed India’.

We have been giving the Indian Aviation Sector, Indian Railways, Packers & Movers and Cab Companies a run for their money - by traveling intercity and interstate, doing Non-Stop, Interstate, Overnight trips on the harshest, darkest, desolate Indian Highways. Makes us mix business with pleasure.

Now doesn’t that make us ‘professionally qualified’ for the Great Driving Challenge?

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Amit Singh

Sunday, July 26, 2009

08:53 AM

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A journey can't end well if you don't care for road safety. These are a few sane words by some insane brains for all the drivers ....no matter what you drive keep them in mind.

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Amit Singh

Sunday, July 26, 2009

08:27 AM

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zinaida

Sunday, July 26, 2009

08:26 AM

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Roohshad and Zinada….in the TOP 12!!

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Now on the fringes of Western Ghats

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Touched Kerala once more. At Bekal Fort

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Morning drive through misty Coorg

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Madikkeri - Ghats, rains and pot-holed roads

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Sent : 13th Aug 09 04:10:44 PM

10km from Gwalior, pulled over by the police to be asked Kya yeh sports gaadi hai? ;D

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Sent : 13th Aug 09 03:43:28 PM

Had breakfast AND lunch today! Niiiice! :D

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Sent : 13th Aug 09 12:38:26 PM

Still on the road to Agra...

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Heading to Agra. Its going to be a long drive..

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On our way back to Mysore

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In Wayanad. Western Ghats Kerala episode

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Tan! Tandan!! .. Aaja aaja dilli chhodein! .. Delhi dropped from plans. We head straight to Agra!

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In Varanasi, walking along the ghats and looking at the Ganga

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Sent : 12th Aug 09 11:48:58 AM

Through Nagarhole National Park

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Sent : 12th Aug 09 11:41:21 AM

At Akad Cars, the Mitsu showroom. Mr. Abhinav, the MD, is tellim us the best way around Jaipur.

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Sent : 12th Aug 09 09:13:27 AM

Good morning world! We are in Jaipur! Today s objective: getting Joe a pink shirt/kurta ;)

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 10:20:04 PM

In Varanasi, just got back to the room after the ganga aarti. Stunning.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 09:03:36 PM

Swine flue alert in Hassan. We cancelled our stay and hit Mysore.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 07:55:47 PM

On NH8, long day comin to an end.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 04:51:56 PM

Dust storm outside, but IIM Outdoors is snugly cocooned in the Blackhawk :)

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 04:06:41 PM

30kms from Varanasi and its pouring..

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 01:51:31 PM

Leaving Jodhpur ... On our way to Ajmer.. Hoping to visit the dargah today .. Jodhpur was beautiful! *sigh*

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 01:40:47 PM

Cedia Sports turns its SUV mode on. Climbs Kemmana Gundi peak.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 12:28:05 PM

Superbly bad roads on route to Varanasi. Soaking in the last sights of Madhya Pradesh.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 12:20:07 PM

Just had a long conversation with Mr.Brijraj Singh - great-grandson of HRH Ratan Singh .. Visit to Mehrangarh Fort delayed

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Driving through coffee estates to Kemmana Gundi peak

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Bhadra dam & WLS. Touch & go.

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Sent : 11th Aug 09 08:52:51 AM

Just got up, not a single post been uploaded so far, gotta hurry.. ttyl :)

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Passing through the Panna Forest Reserve..stopped on a bridge..

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Heading from Khajuraho to Varanasi..

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 08:43:24 PM

Sitting at Raja Cafe having a European thali.. :)

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 07:56:44 PM

In Jodhpur old markets - SHOPPING!

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 07:50:45 PM

At Shimoga after a rainy day in rain forests

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 07:40:11 PM

Back at the hotel after seeing the absolutely stunning temples of Khajuraho.

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 06:47:10 PM

As the sun sets, we enter Jodhpur, today s travel - 396km, but not feeling blue at all :)

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Sent : 10th Aug 09 04:50:05 PM

100 km away frm jodhpur, horrible truckyktraffic on the way. Had lunch for the second time in four days! :)

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Sent : 9th Aug 09 02:27:22 PM

Just had tea with Mr.Dhanraj Mallik, Rann veteran & advisor to the BBC. Right now, on our way to discover some salt pans, thts how we spend our Sunday! ;)

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Sent : 9th Aug 09 12:05:24 PM

On state highway 07. Namrata s driving while I m writing and Enrique s crooning.

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Sent : 8th Aug 09 07:30:34 PM

At the Vintage Villa of classic cars, droolin over the sports tourers. Got here after blastin the 88km NE1 Expressway in 42mins! Cedia, take a bow!

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Sent : 8th Aug 09 12:01:23 AM

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary A manmade forest spread over 84 sq km A haven for deers peacocks an many birds

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Sent : 7th Aug 09 10:25:40 PM

Ab hum bhi poore punjabi! ... Current track: Kangana .. For Gaurav from Chandigarh :)

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Sent : 7th Aug 09 09:56:45 PM

Just discovered d USB connector for the blackhawk s music sys... one of d best moments of d day! :D

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Sent : 7th Aug 09 05:28:25 PM

Reached our first destination Daman, it even has its own airport! :)

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Sent : 7th Aug 09 04:38:22 PM

We haven't heard the 'Suprabhatham' chant for many many years. While we were in Chennai and Kerala we used to hear that quite often. First day morning. And as we walk into this nice restaurant at Vashi for breakfast, the 'Suprabhatham' chant welcomes us. Perhaps a good omen on the first stop on first day.

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Sent : 7th Aug 09 04:19:19 PM

Just drove 21 km in our cedia, for the very first time! This vehicle is just so smooth!! :) 50 km from Daman. Joe s taken over coz we have to reach by 12

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Good morning! :) on our way frm thane to vapi. Jus done upma n rawa dosa at Kamat Vithals. Catch the pic on our flickr n twitter!



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