Bangalore to Gokarna - Indian Roadie Preferred Route

Indian Roadie Preferred Route - Bangalore to Gokarna.

It takes a maximum of 10 hours.

Ideal route suggested by Indian Roadie followers:
Bangalore - Tumkur Chitradurga - Sira - Davanagare - Haveri -Sirsi - Kumta - Gokarna.

Google Maps usually show the same route. 

'India Padega toh Badega', a pan-India Indian Roadie Social Initiative

Most Indian Roadie fans/ followers/ members aren't aware that I as the founder of this fast growing niche and highly disciplined forum collect sample books given to premium schools by publishers throughout the year and also request those school authorities not to sell them off to 'kavariwalas' (scrap dealers).

My belief is that 'India Padega toh Badega' (India will grow if only its people reads more).
Therefore, as an #IndianRoadieSocialInitiative, whenever I drive long or short distances, I carry a carton of school books in my car. I distribute those absolutely free to truckers, cabbies, dhaba workers, junior level policemen, low paid municipal workers, road construction workers and anybody who might need those books for their own school going children, siblings, nephews, nieces or whoever.

I as an Indian Roadie have even donated books to libraries in schools which don't have enough funds to buy books.

To spearhead this initiative pan-India, Indian Roadie would love to invite brands/ companies to come forward to  lend a helping hand and the much needed support and encouragement.
Please revert to Deep Banerjee at roadieindian@gmail.com. 

Road trip to Spiti, Kaza, Chandratal, Manali starting in June 2018 by Sukla Chaki

Travelogue of a road trip in early June 2018 by Indian Roadie Sukla Chaki and five other male friends and a driver in a rented Toyota Innova.

The route was as follows:
New Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla - Narkanda - Sangla - Chitkul - Kalpa - Mud - Kaza - Kibber - Komik - Hikkim - Langza - Chicham Bridge - Chandratal - Batal - Gramphoo - Rohtang Pass - Manali - Chandigarh - New Delhi.

The itinerary .......
Day 1:
Vadodara 7.10am to Delhi 8.00am by flight.
By rented full-time Toyota Innova, Delhi (3pm) to Chandigarh (9pm), 6 hrs including one lunch break for 45 minutes and a short tea break.

Day 2:
Chandigarh to Sangla (312 km/ 10 hrs including breaks for breakfast, lunch, 4 tea breaks) via Shimla, Narkanda, Rampur.
Stayed in Hotel Madhu in Sangla.

Day 3:
Sangla to Kalpa (47 kms) via Chitkul.
Stayed in Chini Bungalow, Kalpa.

Day 4:
Kalpa to Tabo (159 km/ 7 hrs, including breaks for lunch and tea) via Geu Village.
Stay in Namsy Homestay in Tabo.

Day 5:
Tabo to Mud via  Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar Lake.
Visit to the Monastery and back involved a 2 kms trek.

Day 6:
Mud to Kibber (46 kms/ 5 hrs) via Kaza, Tashiganj, Gette.
The highest fuel filling station, an IOC outlet is in Kaza.
Stay in Kibber homestay.

Day 7:
Kibber to Langza (approx 42 kms/ 6 hrs) via Komic Village and Hikkim.
Stayed in PhanDhey Homestay in Hikkim, Komic.
Langza is famous for the huge statue of Buddha.
Hikkim is famous for world's highest Post Office. 

Day 8:
Langza to Chandratal (approx 51 kms) via Chicham Bridge.
Stayed in Tenzing Camp (tent).
Trekked Tenzing Camp to Chandratal (3 kms each way or 6 kms in total).

Day 9:
Stayed in Chandratal.

Day 10:
Chandra Tal to Manali (approx 50 kms) via Pagla Dhara (left early morning at 6am to avoid wide and deep water-crossings, Batal (famous for Chacha Chachi's Dhaba),  Gramphoo, Rohtang Pass.
Stayed in Crazy Pad Hostel in Old Manali.

Day 11:
Stayed in Manali.

Day 12:
Manali to Delhi Airport (578 kms) via Chandigarh.
Checked out of Crazy Pad Hostel in Old Manali at 9am. Exited Manali city limits after lunch at 1pm. 

Day 13
Delhi - Vadodara by flight in the evening. 

Sister of bro killed in crash instrumental in the framing of strict motor law in India in mid 2019

Stiff motor law passed by the Indian Parliament in mid-2019 owes a lot to sister who lost brother in crash in 2016.

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Tata Nexon, the safest car - accidents do happen

Accidents do happen if your entire concentration is on the mobile. Drive carefully 😄
The way the point has been communicated is pretty humorous and should strike a chord with the target audience.
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#TataNexon
#TataMotorsLtd

(#EducationAndCareerPundit, #MarketingGyanology, #MarketingPundit, #GoodAdBadAd, #IndianRoadie are virtual space identities of Marketing Strategist and B-school faculty, Deep  Banerjee)

Lavato, an initiative by Clean Quest Services Pvt Ltd

Lavato is an initiative to build high quality public lavatory service, predominantly on Indian highways and within cities. Our aim at Lavato is to improve hygiene standards for travelers. That’s why we bring to you a superior quality of high-end public lavatories with added amenities at each premise. Unhygienic sanitation issues are a major concern in the country. Clean Quest Services Pvt. Ltd. has come up with a sustainable model to create better quality public lavatory service with high standards of cleanliness, modern toilet designs and travel convenience stores. 

The first Lavato retail outlet is dedicated to public service at NH 44 near Krishnagiri city (Tamil Nadu), 3 km away from the National Highway Toll Plaza. The Lavato retail outlet is thoughtfully and strategically located at a Highway complex which is a perfect location for travelers to take a rest stop. At Lavato, you will find Lavatory Block, Toiletries and Travel Convenience store, Relaxation Centre, Quick nap room. All Lavato retail outlets will function 24×7, 365 days a year to give travelers a comfortable and convenient rest stop. 

Lavato is on a mission to construct 2,020 number of outlets by or before the year 2020. 

To make world class, clean, hygienic, safe and affordable lavatories available for public access across India.

Spiti circuit in early August 2019

I have recently completed the Spiti circuit along with my husband ( Aug 10-Aug 20). We came back to Manali on Aug 17, 2019 at 2.50 pm from Chandrataal. Had we been lagging little behind the time, we could have stuck in somewhere between Chhatru and Gramphu. When we had been crossing those areas, we were guessing the places would overflow in sometime as it was raining continuously. I am writing this to share my observation hoping it would help in minimizing chances of few mishaps.

1. We always made a time schedule about departure from all the halts. And kept an estimated arrival time on mind.
2. We left Chandrataal at 4am so that we can cross Pagal Nala and Chhota Dhara at the earliest possible.
3. We assumed that we could get stuck because of bad weather so we were carrying 15 litres of water and a lot of dry food, sufficient for 2 days.
4. We had sleeping bags, mats, tent and even a light weight blanket in case we need a temporary shelter.
5. We always carry trekking poles and shoes for this kind of trips as it's helpful in case we need to walk.
6. We used our Ecosport for this trip, the 200mm ground clearance and 205/60 R 16 tyres surely helped us a lot.
7. We watched numerous videos which showed the risky areas between Batal and Gramphu to have an idea about what we are getting into and do's and don'ts while driving.
8. Going to Spiti via Narkanda/Shimla is recommended due to gradual increase in Altitude.
9. A lot people ignore AMS or don't know about it. AMS could be fatal so please take precautions about it.
10. Keeping 1 or 2 buffer days at hand to avoid time crunches.
11. Please share the map, the name of the places and the car number with your family before starting your trip. It will help in tracking in worst scenario and your loved ones won't be in dark. Also keep on updating your family/friends wherever there is network.
12. There was a couple with a baby around 1 year old at Chandrataal. Requesting to avoid bringing so little babies. AMS could be a big trouble otherwise as babies can't express in words.
13. People don't have knowledge about the places they are going to. Please keep in mind this is not a leisurely vacation.

PS- Carrying few extra things was possible due to own vehicle and two occupants. If anyone has any question or if I have missed to mention anything, please let me know through your comments.

Courtesy: Sarita Santa Gomes. 

Aripara Waterfall near Kozhikode is a must visit, must see

A new hanging bridge is being constructed for a better view of the Aripara Waterfalls, Kerala.
Aripara Falls (alternate spelling: Arippara Falls) is a tourist spot in Anakkampoyil near Thiruvambady Town in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It is located on the Thiruvambady – Anakkampoyil route, 15 km from Thiruvambadi. The waterfall is a tributary of Iruvanjippuzha River.
The waterfall is about 45 kms from Kozhikode (Calicut) airport and railway station alike.
There is a proposal for implementing a hydro power project on the Aripara Waterfall.
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#KeralaConquered
#GodsOwnCountry
#Kerala
#KozhikodeAndSurroundings
#AriparaWaterfall
#MustSee
#MustVisit
#OnlyWhileTravelingByRoadInIndia

Aadhar is valid for Indians above 65 and below 15 to enter Nepal, Bhutan

Aadhar Card valid document for Indian nationals only above 65 and below 15 years of age to enter Nepal, Bhutan.

For those between 15 and 65 years of age, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) or Passport or a few other specific documents are only acceptable by the two countries.

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Road closures because of flooding in Karnataka on 2019-08-07

It has been raining incessantly since end July or early August 2019 resulting in unprecedented flooding in parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Here is a list of the roads closed in  Karnataka as on Wednesday, 2019-08-07:

Madikeri - Bhagmandal

Mysore - Mangalore,

Chikmaglur - Dharmastala(Charmadi ghat)

Yellapur-Ankola,

 Hubballi-Yellapur;

 Belagavi (Belgaum) - Panjim (Chorla Ghat)

Belgaum - Phonda (via Khanapur - Halsi),

Kukke subramanya  - Udupi,

Mundgod - Sirsi (Malgi),

Sirsi - Kumta (via Katgal),

Mirjan - Ankola,

Jamkandi - Vijayapur,

Belagavi - Gokak,

Belagavi -

Kagwad - Miraj,

Chikkodi - Ichalkaranji,

Nippani - Kolhapur,

 Gokak-Vijayapur,

 Nippani-Gadinglaj,

Nippani-Hupri,

Athani-Kudchi;

 Jamkandi-Savalagi,

Jamakandi-Guddapur,

Chikkapadsalgi barrage,

Kudachi barrage.

Raichur - Yadgiri,

Please postpone the traveling by these route.

Courtesy: Basavaraj Hiremath.
Source: Another group.