Ghoshpukur to Dhupguri on NH31DA passing through Fulbari, Fatapukur, Jalpaiguri, Maynaguri - Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects

The 3,300 km long East - West Corridor connecting Silchar to Porbandar, is a part of Golden Quadrilateral, a dream project of revered Atal ji. The section from Ghoshpukur to Dhupiguri on NH31DA passing through Fulbari, Fatapukur, Jalpaiguri, Maynaguri and culminating at Dhupguri in West Bengal is a strategically important section of the E-W Corridor.
It has significantly increased the connectivity and has proved to be a gateway to North Eastern states having immense strategic and socio-economic importance. Passing through the Chicken Neck, it connects the trade routes with the neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Also, it has reduced the travel time by approximately one hour between Siliguri and Alipurduar in West Bengal. 

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Subho Nobo Borsho 2022 and unveiling of Indian Roadie eGranth

Subho Nobo Borsho 2022/ Happy Baisakhi/ Happy Bihu/ Happy Puthandu/ Happy Vishu/ Happy Pana Sankranti to everyone. 

Also announcing the unveiling of monthly eBooks, viz. Indian Roadie eGranth. 

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Temporary Registration directives by MORTH

About

A temporary registration number is assigned by the dealership from which the vehicle is purchased which serves the purpose when the vehicle is brand new and is yet to be permanently registered. This unique number is normally valid for a
period of maximum one month, in which the vehicle should be registered by the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO) authority.

Guidelines

For temporary registration

• Apply for temporary registration of a motor vehicle in Form 20 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is or to
  the dealer dealing in the sale of New Motor Vehicles Recognised by the Transport Commissioner
• Provide copies of Sale Certificate, Insurance Certificate and Road worthiness Certificate
• Pay tax and fee as specified in Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 for temporary registration

For extension of temporary registration

• You can apply for the extension of the period of temporary registration to the Registering Authority by specifying the reason and period up to which the extension is required.
• You can apply for the extension of the temporary registration for maximum two times.
• In case you have already applied for extension once and are again applying for extension, you will have to pay the penalty as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
• Pay fee and tax for extension as specified in in Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

Documents required

For temporary registration

• Application in Form 20
• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate in Form 22
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address (Ration card, Electricity bill etc.)*
• Pollution under control certificate*
• Copy of PAN card of Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
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For extension of temporary registration

• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers (Form 22A from the Body builder)
• Pollution under control certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address (Ration card, Electricity bill etc.)
• Design approval copy of STA in case Trailer or Semi-Trailer
• Original sales certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in case of ex-army vehicle

Reference

• The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Section 43 of Chapter IV)
• The Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 (Rule 47)
• State transport official websites

Documents marked with asterisk (*) may be required in some states. 

Source: 

https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/en/content/temporary-registration

Bangalore to Velankanni - Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route

Best Route For Road Trip, Indian Roadie Preferred Route, Motoring Route, Driving Route from 

Bangalore to Velankanni 

(Bangalore_Velankanni): 

Option 1: 

Bangalore/ Bengaluru (Vidhan Soudha Metro Station) (KA) ---- Electronic City ---- Bommasandra ---- Attibele ---- KA-TN border check post, NH48/ NH44 ---- Zuzuwadi Lake on right (TN) ---- Ashok Leyland Ltd factory on right ---- BPCL filling station, QQ5X+C5X, Sipcot Phase 1, Hosur, TN 635126 on right ---- Hosur (TN) (NH48/ NH44) ---- Jio BP filling station, Kamandoddi on left of NH44/ NH48 ---- Shoolagiri (TN) ---- Kalingavaram ---- Bellampalli ---- Government Medical College and Hospital Krishnagiri, H5M2+PG8, NH48/ NH44, Kurubarapalli, TN 635115 on right ---- Krishnagiri (TN) (Keep driving south on NH44. NH48 forks off east towards Vellore, Chennai) ---- BPCL COCO Krishnagiri 24x7 Filling Station on left of NH44 ---- Avathanapatti Lake on right of NH44 ---- Penna River Bridge (C6CG+RGJ, NH44, Chowttahalli, TN 635112) ---- Errahalli ---- Paiyur ---- Kanamangalam ---- Dharmapuri bypass, NH44 (TN) ---- Thoppur Toll Plaza, NH44 (TN) ---- HPCL COCO Filling Station, X3WC+RQ3, Samathuvapuram, Vellakkal, TN 636352 on left of NH44 ---- Thoppur Ghat section ---- Thoppur (TN) ---- Elathur (Nayara KCM Fuels Filling Station on right) ---- Deevattipatti ---- BPCL AVM Hitech Fuel Park, Pannapatti, Salem on left of NH44 ---- Jio BP Filling Station, Pannapatti, Salem on right of NH44 ---- Pallapatti ---- Salem bypass ---- Namakkal ---- Trichy ---- Thanjavur ---- Thiruvarur ---- Velankanni (TN) 

Option 2: 

Bangalore/ Bengaluru (Vidhan Soudha Metro Station) (KA) ---- Electronic City ---- Bommasandra ---- Attibele ---- KA-TN border check post, NH48/ NH44 ---- Zuzuwadi Lake on right (TN) ---- Ashok Leyland Ltd factory on right ---- BPCL filling station, QQ5X+C5X, Sipcot Phase 1, Hosur, TN 635126 on right ---- Hosur (TN) (NH48/ NH44) ---- Jio BP filling station, Kamandoddi on left of NH44/ NH48 ---- Shoolagiri (TN) ---- Kalingavaram ---- Bellampalli ---- Government Medical College and Hospital Krishnagiri, H5M2+PG8, NH48/ NH44, Kurubarapalli, TN 635115 on right ---- Krishnagiri (TN) (Keep driving south on NH44. NH48 forks off east towards Vellore, Chennai) ---- BPCL COCO Krishnagiri 24x7 Filling Station on left of NH44 ---- Avathanapatti Lake on right of NH44 ---- Penna River Bridge (C6CG+RGJ, NH44, Chowttahalli, TN 635112) ---- Errahalli ---- Paiyur ---- Kanamangalam ---- Dharmapuri bypass, NH44 (TN) ---- Thoppur Toll Plaza, NH44 (TN) ---- HPCL COCO Filling Station, X3WC+RQ3, Samathuvapuram, Vellakkal, TN 636352 on left of NH44 ---- Thoppur Ghat section ---- Thoppur (TN) ---- Elathur (Nayara KCM Fuels Filling Station on right) ---- Deevattipatti ---- BPCL AVM Hitech Fuel Park, Pannapatti, Salem on left of NH44 ---- Jio BP Filling Station, Pannapatti, Salem on right of NH44 ---- Pallapatti ---- Salem bypass ---- Attur ---- Virundachalam ---- Neyveli ---- Chidambaram ---- Karaikal ---- Velankanni (TN) 

Option 3: 

Bangalore - Vellore - Cheyyar - Vandavasi - Thindivanam - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Karaikal - Velankanni (TN) 

Note: These are user generated best routes. 

Abbreviations used:  

RA = Road Ahead.
ROR = Road on Right.
ROL = Road on Left.
NH = National Highway.
SH = State Highway.
NE = National Expressway.  

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- Offline Driving Route In One Page 

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* Motoring Routes Of India, Best Route For Road Trip are initiatives by Indian Roadie (India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies) and Marketingpundit. 

P.S: Search thousands of accurate and best route options for road trips throughout India, Nepal, Bhutan in: 

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Found a South Indian food stall in Bhowanipore, Kolkata

This gentleman from Madurai in Tamilnadu has been selling dosas, idly, vada and other South Indian delicacies from his stall on the footpath in Ashutosh Mukherjee Road, opposite Ganja Park, Bhowanippre, Kolkata for over 2 decades. I chanced upon this stall on 2021-10-29 evening while I was in the vicinity to repair my VW Vento. 

The food was so tasty that I got a few plates of idly and sambar vada packed for my wife and daughter at home. 

The items on sale are reasonably pocket friendly, too. 

I was in the same locality for an official meeting on 2022-04-06 evening. I couldn't resist the temptation of visiting his stall and getting a few items packed for home. I bought enough to take care of the dinner for the three of us that evening. 

If you happen to visit this stall anytime soon, please share photos and details of your experience. I am sure that you too will have something good to write. 

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* Foodie Roadie India 

* Indian Roadie Drive For Food

Indian Roadie breakfast meeting with Amit Halder of Cup E Bong on 2022-04-08

An Indian Roadie breakfast meeting at 10 am on Friday, 2022-04-08 after 25+ months to discuss pathbreaking initiatives related to my brainchild, viz. Indian Roadie with Amit Halder, the owner of a nice cozy cafe named Cup E Bong, somewhere near Abhishikta Apartments in the southern fringes of Kolkata. 

After leading a highly regimented lifestyle for over 2 yrs because of the pandemic, I (Deep Banerjee, Founder - Indian Roadie and associated forums) am steadily getting back to my old self. 

Thank you, Nikhilesh Roy for going all out to assist me in fructifying my dreams for Indian Roadie. 

P.S: I was without the mask for the photo session only. 

Ashok Leyland FAT6x6 test drive review

Ashok Leyland FAT6x6 test drive review by Faisal Khan in April 2022. 

Video credit: Faisal Khan

Road trip to SriRangam, Kalvari view point, Thekkady, Megamalai

Drive circuit by S Mariappan with wife and 2 kids: Chennai - SriRangam - Ramakkalmedu -Kalvari view point - Thekkady - Megamalai -Chennai. 

Duration of trip: 5 days in early April 2022.  

Car: Renault Duster

Travellers: 2 Adults and 2 kids

Toll charges:  Rs 1100

Distance covered: 1400 kms. 

Places visited:  Sri rRanganathar temple, Ramakkalmedu view point, Kalvari view point, Elephant camp, Kalari show, Jeni grapes garden, Maharaja mettu, Private falls.

In general the road conditions on entire route was excellent except few places in the KL side.The Kalvari view point is picturesque. It was nice weather in Thekkady and Megamalai at nights.

Stays and food options:

Day- 1

Breakfast - Oorvasi restaurant at Tindivanam. 

Lunch - Aiyer mess Srirangam. 

Dinner - Mayil Traffic jam - small parotta stall, Michael ice creams in Trichy. 

Stay - KVM Hotels, Srirangam. 

Day - 2

Breakfast - KVM Srirangam. 

Lunch - Theni Everest and Nagar. 

Dinner - Spices Lap. 

Stay - Spices Lap, Vandanmedu. 

Day - 3

Breakfast - Spices Lap. 

Lunch - Hotel Central, Thekkady. 

Dinner - Small road side restaurant in Thekkady. 

Stay - Greenwoods Resort, Thekkady. 

Day - 4 

Breakfast - Greenwoods. 

Lunch - Woodbriar. 

Dinner - Woodbriar. 

Stay - Woodbriar Bungalow, Megamalai. 

Wildlife photos by Dr Sanjay Bhattacharya

Wildlife photography by Indian Roadie Dr. Sanjay Bhattacharya (of Kolkata) at Ranthambhore in 2016.

Baby kangaroo spotted on NH between Jamshedpur and Kharagpur

A confused baby kangaroo was spotted on the busy National Highway between Jamshedpur and Kharagpur sometime in early April 2022. 

Let's hope that it remains safe. 

Plan a 'drive for food' with your dear ones to savour authentic 'Ahuna Mutton Curry' and that too not from the glitzy eateries in Delhi, Lucknow or Kolkata but from Patna. Driving to Motihari might not be possible when the temperature is soaring or freezing. However, a drive to Patna is always a possibility. 

'Ahuna Mutton Curry' is an authentic preparation of Motihari in Champaran district of North Bihar. It is bound to leave roadies spellbound. 

Champaran Meat House, an eatery near the Planetarium and Income Tax Circle on Fraser Road in Patna is the best place to have authentic Ahuna Mutton in Bihar's capital. 

Champaran Meat House churns out the most delicious 'Ahuna Mutton Curry' cooked in baked clay 'handis' (utensils). 

The mutton is left to simmer on fire which is traditionally lighted with charcoal.  

The mix of in-house 'masala' gives the mutton a truly lip-smacking taste. The taste of Ahuna Mutton cooked slowly on simmering heat lingers on in the mouth for weeks and even months after the intake. 

The Indian Roadie Preferred Route/  Motoring Route/ Driving Route/ Road Route for Delhi to Patna is: 

Delhi - Noida - Yamuna Expressway - Agra Lucknow Expressway - Gorakhpur - Gopalganj - Motihari - Muzaffarpur - Hajipur - Patna. 

The route for Kolkata to Patna is: 

Kolkata - Dankuni toll plaza (start driving on NH19) - Palsit toll plaza - Shaktigarh - Burdwan bypass - Panagarh bypass - Durgapur - Raniganj - Asansol bypass - Barakar River bridge - Kumardhubi - Gobindpur - Bagodar - Isri - Topchanchi - Barhi (exit NH19 to turn right) - hectic road construction work is in progress on erstwhile NH31 - Jhumri Tilaiya - Nawada - Bakhtiyarpur - turn left on toll road - Patna. 

Dimapur Bypass construction is on in early April 2022 - Indian Roadie Infrastructure Project

Construction of the very important Dimapur Bypass in Nagaland is ongoing (as in early April 2022) and scheduled to be completed soon. This 35 km bypass is a Greenfield Alignment which will connect NH36 and NH39 avoiding the heavily congested Dimapur town. 

(Source: Twitter) 

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* Pragati Ka Highway  

* Gati Shakti