Grand Himalayan Road Tour (GHiRT)- What to Visit?

deeps79 · Apr 10th, 2008, 00:02

@ks sir
saw your pic and little detail about you in HT BRunch (last sunday)........you are getting famous now

Dilliwala · Apr 10th, 2008, 00:51

What, what, where, where?

Link, please!

brownboy66 · Apr 10th, 2008, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Hey BB, is it a Nissan ?

yep. 4.2 litre, six cylinder (non-turbo)diesel engine, coil sprung suspension with gas shocks and stabilizers back and front, disk brakes all round, manual locking hubs (unfortunately no diff locks - but could have got them fitted).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

As of now, ksb has reserved only one place (for Sadanand), so I reckon with some incentive (IM t-shirt?) you cud reserve yourself one.

Is that all it takes....done!

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Ok, I'm confused with the last 2 posts (415, 416) - are we talking about GIRT or GHRT? (This is the GIRT thread - see ksb, I told you the next trip/thread shud be called GHiRT

). If GHRT, maybe these posts can be moved there.

Scorpio or Bolero: yes, any day.

.....
.....

As of now, ksb has reserved only one place (for Sadanand), so I reckon with some incentive (IM t-shirt?) you cud reserve yourself one.

Dilli, BB and Others:

First I need to apologise, I meant to post (the Nepali drivers Scorpio Reco) on GHRT; but by mistake I seem to have done it on GIRT

If possible, some MOD can move these last few posts to GHRT .... and while he/she is at it also change the Title of that thread to GHiRT (to keep Dilliwalla Happy

).

Yes, Power Steering is a must! Scorpio has that. Also Nepali driver said has good AC (both heating and cooling

if we need that).

BTW: want to reiterate that GHRT is still a dream ... (but then so was GIRT two years ago and now its done and over...except for GIRT2).

But it looks like GHRT is fast moving on fast .... as a favorite dream for many, including the Nepali Driver who fell for it... when I told him how Grand a Himalayan journey it was! Starting from Kashmir, then Ladakh, HP, Uttaranchal, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Arunachal

... maybe 4 months long? The dream is growing bigger, by the day.

As for others joining GHRT more or are welcome .... in fact we can have a carvan of vehicles if more join.... so long as we are all compatible in companion-ship and tour-objectives. That can be decided only after a proper personal Meet-Up and detailed interactions; to see if we really like each other enough to stick together over a long journey. I am thinking the upcomimg Ranikhet Meet-UP will be one of those starting point for those interactions.

- KS

PS to MODS: Please move these all posts since my previous one to this one .... to the GHRT (GHiRT) thread .... soon

capt_mahajan · Apr 10th, 2008, 12:07

Quote:

PS to MODS: Please move these all posts since my previous one to this one .... to the GHRT (GHiRT) thread .... soon

done..

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeps79

@ks sir
saw your pic and little detail about you in HT BRunch (last sunday)........you are getting famous now

Oh, which date edition? I don't think HT will be available here in Darjeeling now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

done..

Capt ... you moved them posts, pretty fast!

PS: and Thanks for keeping Dilliwalla happy too

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 12:58

Ksb sir...BB seems to be interested and so am I...please keep us in the loop with the developments...

deeps79 · Apr 10th, 2008, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ks_bluechip

Oh, which date edition? I don't think HT will be available here in Darjeeling now?

Capt ... you moved them posts, pretty fast!

PS: and Thanks for keeping Dilliwalla happy too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

What, what, where, where?

Link, please!

http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Def...spx?selpg=2497

Here you go, i though you must be knowing about it. How can they publish your private pic from blog ( i presume that) on their own.........?????//

well we need to keep dilliwalla happy, he has wealth of information on roads along with piyush.........this will help us to bug him all the time

capt_mahajan · Apr 10th, 2008, 13:12

Quote:

you moved them posts, pretty fast!

We try to deliver with speed and accuracy

And, sometimes, collateral damage

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 13:20

Ksb Sir...you are on Page 10 on the HT city Brunch...

amarshah · Apr 10th, 2008, 13:56

indeed KS u getting Famous !!! nice nice !! The idea of the GHRT is a nice one.. i guess once you do the Ranikhet meet and back in bombay we can take it ahead with the rest of people interested from Bombay.

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 14:05

when is the ranikhet meet ? are Delhi guys allowed in that ?

capt_mahajan · Apr 10th, 2008, 14:21

If it is only for locals it will be a meet without the meat

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Ksb sir...BB seems to be interested and so am I...please keep us in the loop with the developments...

Sure I will. If possible attend the Ranikhet Meet-Up (its for all IMers from anywhere) .... planned tentatively for 1st June 2008 ... but that date might change (maybe 10-15 days later)

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeps79

http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Def...spx?selpg=2497

Here you go, i though you must be knowing about it. How can they publish your private pic from blog ( i presume that) on their own.........?????//

Actually, HT Brunch Editor called me a few months ago (after seeing my Blog Page, I guess) and wanted to know if I can write some Travel articles & stuff for their weekend paper ... I was not too keen to do that; but I said they could use material & pics from my Blog to write their own story if they wanted to, about retirement, treks, road-trips etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Ksb Sir...you are on Page 10 on the HT city Brunch...

OK I will see it .... but the cybercafe here (in Darjeeling) is real slow and that page is not loading down so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarshah

indeed KS u getting Famous !!! nice nice !! The idea of the GHRT is a nice one.. i guess once you do the Ranikhet meet and back in bombay we can take it ahead with the rest of people interested from Bombay.

I hope not too famous! GHiRT is just a dream as of now. Every body is welcome (Bombay people, Extra Welcome) But how are you working youngsters going to get such a long leave for GHiRT ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

when is the ranikhet meet ? are Delhi guys allowed in that ?

Yes all IM-ers are welcome to that Meet! I dont know if any IMer lives in Ranikhet ... if there is, he-she could be the Organiser

Tentatively 1st June was discussed (with Dilliwalla)... but that may get postponed by 2-3 weeks, depending on the right window, for the Roopkund trek, that I am hoping to do then.

- KS

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:10

I work for myself, and from my home itself..taking long breaks would not be a major problem for me...albeit I have to plan in advance, especially the finance part

PS : Btw..if DW is attending the meetup, I am sure he can give lift to some members from Delhi in his SUV..

Apr 10th, 2008, 00:02	#151
deeps79 A Travelling Photographer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 131	@ks sir saw your pic and little detail about you in HT BRunch (last sunday)........you are getting famous now __________________ My Photoblog : http://photocurry.blogspot.com My Flickr Site : http://flickr.com/photos/happysoul/

Apr 10th, 2008, 12:58	#157
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,173	Ksb sir...BB seems to be interested and so am I...please keep us in the loop with the developments... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Apr 10th, 2008, 13:56	#161
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 681	indeed KS u getting Famous !!! nice nice !! The idea of the GHRT is a nice one.. i guess once you do the Ranikhet meet and back in bombay we can take it ahead with the rest of people interested from Bombay. __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What to see on our Grand India Road Tour (GIRT) ?	ks_bluechip	India Travel Itinerary Advice	413	Mar 30th, 2008 05:40
Grand Trunk Road Trip - Adjacent Places To Visit	genesis	India Travel Itinerary Advice	1	Nov 24th, 2007 10:34
Grand Trunk Road Journey	Fullred	India Travel Itinerary Advice	18	Feb 6th, 2007 18:33
Grand Old England	MeCasa	Chai and Chat	26	Oct 8th, 2006 19:42
Advice on himalayan trek / adventure visit in August 07	kavindra	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	4	Aug 17th, 2006 20:49

Apr 10th, 2008, 00:51	#152
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,243	What, what, where, where? Link, please!

Apr 10th, 2008, 13:20	#160
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,173	Ksb Sir...you are on Page 10 on the HT city Brunch...

Apr 10th, 2008, 14:05	#162
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,173	when is the ranikhet meet ? are Delhi guys allowed in that ?

Apr 10th, 2008, 14:21	#163
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,743	If it is only for locals it will be a meet without the meat

Apr 10th, 2008, 15:10	#165
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,173	I work for myself, and from my home itself..taking long breaks would not be a major problem for me...albeit I have to plan in advance, especially the finance part PS : Btw..if DW is attending the meetup, I am sure he can give lift to some members from Delhi in his SUV..

User Name		Remember Me?
Password