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

puchoo · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:17

Hmmmmm...a meet up and a trip to ranikhet......sounds like fun..let me see whether i can manage it as well.

Il prob end up staying at Majkhali...

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

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

Ha Ha hah

.... good one, Capn .. you have a way with these one-liners

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:30

I think the Delhi spirit is catching up with this thread...

Ksb sir..let us know the dates and we will see if we can make it there...

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:35

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

I think the Delhi spirit is catching up with this thread...

Ksb sir..let us know the dates and we will see if we can make it there...

Guys .... Sunday 15th June could be a possibility... keep checking the Escape to Kumaon thread for the final date ... this idea came up orginally in that thread ...KS

Dilliwala · Apr 10th, 2008, 17:55

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Originally Posted by ks_bluechip

PS: and Thanks for keeping Dilliwalla happy too

It's not about keeping me happy, I think it's because the 2 titles looked too similar you entered the wrong door!

I just thought a "longer"

title might help folks distinguish the 2 threads more readily.

Then again, someone might think the 'i' stands for India and post about GIRT in here again. Maybe we shud revert to the old title?

NOT - folks, ignore this post, I'm just rambling.

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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

The only thing that bugs me about giving out whatever info I have is that 99% of the time I'm doing it from big bad Delhi

, instead of the Himalaya!

Dilliwala · Apr 10th, 2008, 18:36

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

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

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Hmmmmm...a meet up and a trip to ranikhet......sounds like fun..let me see whether i can manage it as well. Il prob end up staying at Majkhali...

Details are in the Escape to Kumaon thread. Since it's to be a meetup of Himalayan proportions (emphasis on Himalayan), all correspondence is deliberately being kept in that thread. After all, Ranikhet is in Kumaon and getting out of Delhi at least is an escape! Date/venue is tentative as ksb says, can be moved around for convenience. Start reading at #217.

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

Only on condition that I don't have to drive and consequently some of the other occupants (at least 2) are licenced to drive. Be nice to be driven around for a change!

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Only on condition that I don't have to drive and consequently the other occupants (at least 2) are licenced to drive. Be nice to be driven around for a change!

Thats great !! I love to drive anyhow..I cannot sit in the car and not hold the steering...

ks_bluechip · Apr 10th, 2008, 19:00

Guys.... I am back after an afternoon Nap (this Darjeeling weather is really cool for a nap with double-blankets on) and a Dream, a real dream this time, not just a day-dream

.

Guess what I was doing in the dream?

Driving a Landrover over the ZoziLa pass

Guys .... do you think I can ask Ratan Tata to sell me a Landrover at an "Indian" price? .... that would be in celebration for his JLR conquest .... and further Indian "Himalayan" dreams!!

Er ... does any IMer know Ratan Tata? or even whats-his-name (Ravi Kant?) who did the mega JLR deal??

- KS

PS: Dilliwalla: do you think a Landrover is better than a Scorpio or a Balero?

Dilliwala · Apr 10th, 2008, 21:28

I've never driven a Landrover, sir. It is a sturdy vehicle by reputation though.

But as I was reading in another thread, I don't think Tata have announced any concrete plans re introducing it in India.

brownboy66 · Apr 10th, 2008, 23:10

defender, discovery, or Range Rover? I got my drivers license on the first - tough old boot of a four wheel drive, rock hard suspension - but if you rolled it down a hill you could just turn it over back onto its wheels and it just kept going.

The discovery is ok - but I've always found them to be very tall - so consequently when you have them on an angle it always feels like its about to fall over. Can't fault the four wheel drive though - once you get the right setting it claws its way through almost anything.

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 10th, 2008, 23:32

BB..I am patiently waiting for your feedback on Safari...or have you ever driven it yourself ??

brownboy66 · Apr 11th, 2008, 01:08

its heavy....for its size (its about the same weight as the nissan patrol - but the patrol has 2 extra cylinders, 1.2 extra litres of power, and is about 1-2 foot longer in the wheel base). It does have good suspension (coil sprung all round instead of the budget production leaf springs at the back). The engine is great - plenty of torque. 1st gear could be a bit lower - its made for round town motoring whereas in the larger 4x4 1st gear is a very low ratio (basically it gets your off the mark - and then you change into second very quickly - but great for grinding your way out of the mud).

Dilliwala · Apr 11th, 2008, 01:29

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gear could be a bit lower - its made for round town motoring

Meaning - not good for out of town? What about gradients-and-plenty-of-bends?

brownboy66 · Apr 11th, 2008, 01:47

It should be ok. Don't get me wrong - 1st on the safari isn't going to set any speed records - so it should be fine. I just prefer 1st gear to be very low - especially when the vehicle weight is just shy of two tons.

There are times when your trying to pick your way through rocks, very step gradients, deep ruts, etc - where too much speed is going to be a problem. That's where a low first gear is great as you can crawl but still maintain reasonable revs - but no, I think a safari would be great on the GHiRT!

puchoo · Apr 11th, 2008, 10:13

and i would concur on it being fine for the trip. I can relate to what B is saying since i do drive one around once in a while but it has been restricted to Delhi....there is a lack of power felt but all in all it would be a good option to use.

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ks_bluechip Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,036	Back on IM after a Nap ..... and a Dream Guys.... I am back after an afternoon Nap (this Darjeeling weather is really cool for a nap with double-blankets on) and a Dream, a real dream this time, not just a day-dream . Guess what I was doing in the dream? Driving a Landrover over the ZoziLa pass Guys .... do you think I can ask Ratan Tata to sell me a Landrover at an "Indian" price? .... that would be in celebration for his JLR conquest .... and further Indian "Himalayan" dreams!! Er ... does any IMer know Ratan Tata? or even whats-his-name (Ravi Kant?) who did the mega JLR deal?? - KS PS: Dilliwalla: do you think a Landrover is better than a Scorpio or a Balero? Last edited by ks_bluechip : Apr 10th, 2008 at 19:02. Reason: added PS:

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Apr 10th, 2008, 21:28	#174
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,601	I've never driven a Landrover, sir. It is a sturdy vehicle by reputation though. But as I was reading in another thread, I don't think Tata have announced any concrete plans re introducing it in India.

Apr 10th, 2008, 23:10	#175
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,267	defender, discovery, or Range Rover? I got my drivers license on the first - tough old boot of a four wheel drive, rock hard suspension - but if you rolled it down a hill you could just turn it over back onto its wheels and it just kept going. The discovery is ok - but I've always found them to be very tall - so consequently when you have them on an angle it always feels like its about to fall over. Can't fault the four wheel drive though - once you get the right setting it claws its way through almost anything.

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,519	BB..I am patiently waiting for your feedback on Safari...or have you ever driven it yourself ??

Apr 11th, 2008, 01:08	#177
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,267	its heavy....for its size (its about the same weight as the nissan patrol - but the patrol has 2 extra cylinders, 1.2 extra litres of power, and is about 1-2 foot longer in the wheel base). It does have good suspension (coil sprung all round instead of the budget production leaf springs at the back). The engine is great - plenty of torque. 1st gear could be a bit lower - its made for round town motoring whereas in the larger 4x4 1st gear is a very low ratio (basically it gets your off the mark - and then you change into second very quickly - but great for grinding your way out of the mud).

Apr 11th, 2008, 01:47	#179
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,267	It should be ok. Don't get me wrong - 1st on the safari isn't going to set any speed records - so it should be fine. I just prefer 1st gear to be very low - especially when the vehicle weight is just shy of two tons. There are times when your trying to pick your way through rocks, very step gradients, deep ruts, etc - where too much speed is going to be a problem. That's where a low first gear is great as you can crawl but still maintain reasonable revs - but no, I think a safari would be great on the GHiRT!

Apr 11th, 2008, 10:13	#180
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,765	and i would concur on it being fine for the trip. I can relate to what B is saying since i do drive one around once in a while but it has been restricted to Delhi....there is a lack of power felt but all in all it would be a good option to use.

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