New Delhi Meetups

puchoo · Nov 4th, 2009, 18:53

Lets see how it goes and if need be a new thread can be considered.

Best of luck planning this out and sincerely hope it can be brought together , logistics will be a bit painful as will the risk of last minute cancellations etc.

cityMONK · Nov 4th, 2009, 19:56

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Originally Posted by sa_ill

Yes. Great idea. How many people can the Tempo Traveller fit in? Camp fire already sounds great.

And, cityMONK, the location you suggested, how much will it cost to stay a night?

Other suggestions for locations are welcome.

That you can check on GMVN website, Mr.Semval was manager last year and his phone no is 0941291309.He only recommended this place when we went to lansedowne, a very hospitable man.I think my friend paid 450.00 or 600.00 for a doublebed room.

14 adults i think fit comfortably, but i am not sure. I will check with some travel agency.

nikhilsegel · Nov 4th, 2009, 19:58

Ok sorry to be a real damper on this.
Perhaps you should check first as to how many people would be willing to do this.
I for one don't think I would be game to go for a weekend trip just yet.
A day picnic may be a slightly better way to start the extended collective time spend?
Cheers

cityMONK · Nov 4th, 2009, 20:28

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Originally Posted by nikhilsegel

Ok sorry to be a real damper on this.
Perhaps you should check first as to how many people would be willing to do this.
I for one don't think I would be game to go for a weekend trip just yet.
A day picnic may be a slightly better way to start the extended collective time spend?
Cheers

This place can be done same day also, if we leave early morning say around 5.30 , 6 and can comfortably reach there by 12.00 noon. Canteen can be asked beforehand to serve Lunch, snacks extra.By 5pm or so we can leave the Place back for delhi.But same day will become hectic.What kind of Place is BrijGhat near Ganga Crossover on Delhi- Nanital road. Do they have some picnic spots near river. Distance is hardly 100 Km.

Also what kind of place is SultanPur Bird Park near Gurgoan, i am yet to visit the place.

*jyoti* · Nov 4th, 2009, 20:31

Hmm... I would agree on the outing for a day place, though with winter break coming I will be gone for several weeks. But 10 hours of the day spent traveling doesn't seem like much fun. A camping trip may be fun, but I less certain about whether I could commit to it.

darkside_of_d_sun · Nov 4th, 2009, 22:32

There arent many nice places for a picnic outside Delhi which can be a comfortable option for a day trip. Brajghat aka Garhmukteshwar on the banks of the Ganges is a religious site and having been there numerous times for the delicious "puri" I can say, its NOT a picnic spot neither there is one nearby.

A potluck picnic at somewhere like Lodhi Gardens is a much better idea in my opinion.

And I second Nikhil on the weekend trip discussion.

Cheers,
Shamik

cityMONK · Nov 4th, 2009, 23:05

i can only plan to venture for night out after 20th nov.for a day out any saturday or sunday is o.k

solo_trekker · Nov 4th, 2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by cityMONK

..., Mr.Semval was manager last year and his phone no is ....He only recommended this place when we went to lansedowne, ....

Well, Mr. Semval (If he is the same gentleman I think you are referring to) is no longer in Lansdowne...

He was looking after the GMVN at Khirsu, near Pauri, when I was there in January, this year... He had just been transferred from Lansdowne; so he told me; so you are probably referring to the same man...!

I remember having had long conversations with him... And I accompanied him to two small schools at Khirsu for the Republic Day function, where we were treated like royalty...!

Cheers...!

cityMONK · Nov 5th, 2009, 00:32

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Originally Posted by solo_trekker

Well, Mr. Semval (If he is the same gentleman I think you are referring to) is no longer in Lansdowne...

He was looking after the GMVN at Khirsu, near Pauri, when I was there in January, this year... He had just been transferred from Lansdowne; so he told me; so you are probably referring to the same man...!

I remember having had long conversations with him... And I accompanied him to two small schools at Khirsu for the Republic Day function, where we were treated like royalty...!

Cheers...!

Yes he is the same person, He is manager of GMVN Khirsu now.
On 31st december he was freshly posted there, he took bookings on phone for karnvashram, as goodwill gesture or is incharge of both places.

Btw have you been to karnvashram, it is in plains of UK.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:21

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Originally Posted by darkside_of_d_sun

on the banks of the Ganges is a religious site and having been there numerous times for the delicious "puri" I can say, its NOT a picnic spot neither there is one nearby.

Are you talking about 'Chhaida' something, Hapur waale ?

robinsparrow · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:43

If anyone is interested in a meet-up near CP to say goodby to 2 sweet gals around the 14th----private e-mail me....and I will get back to you. Thanks

robinsparrow

tembo · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:33

From my perspective Meetups are intimidating enough for the uninitiated, let alone a weekend away! Thats what the travel partners forum is for - or something like that.

I find the thread is getting a bit too convoluted when it should be a nice and easy way to meet other travelers (those already here/locals, and transients) over a drink or food.

Cheers

nikhilsegel · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by tembo

From my perspective Meetups are intimidating enough for the uninitiated, let alone a weekend away! Thats what the travel partners forum is for - or something like that.

I find the thread is getting a bit too convoluted when it should be a nice and easy way to meet other travelers (those already here/locals, and transients) over a drink or food.

Cheers

Hear! Hear! Tembo

*raises* his glass .. *not alcohol at this hour though I wish it was* for all those who complain about too much alcohol at meet ups !

Cheers

sa_ill · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by nikhilsegel

Hear! Hear! Tembo

*raises* his glass .. *not alcohol at this hour though I wish it was* for all those who complain about too much alcohol at meet ups !

Cheers

Lol!!!!

About the outing...my suggestions: why do 100 kms? Is there any place a little isolated from Delhi i.e. about around a 50km radius, where we can picnic? That would be better, cuz then we'll be spending max 4 hours up and down in travelling, plus get the benefits of a nice hideout away from the city and picnic, and in this beautiful weather.

Opinions?

darkside_of_d_sun · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa_ill

Lol!!!!

About the outing...my suggestions: why do 100 kms? Is there any place a little isolated from Delhi i.e. about around a 50km radius, where we can picnic? That would be better, cuz then we'll be spending max 4 hours up and down in travelling, plus get the benefits of a nice hideout away from the city and picnic, and in this beautiful weather.

Opinions?

Not interested as I havent quite found such places around Delhi in the last 8 years.

However, if there is a meetup brewing somewhere in near/not so distant future, that definitely interests me.

Nov 4th, 2009, 18:53	#5896
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	Lets see how it goes and if need be a new thread can be considered. Best of luck planning this out and sincerely hope it can be brought together , logistics will be a bit painful as will the risk of last minute cancellations etc. __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

Nov 4th, 2009, 19:58	#5898
nikhilsegel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,109	Ok sorry to be a real damper on this. Perhaps you should check first as to how many people would be willing to do this. I for one don't think I would be game to go for a weekend trip just yet. A day picnic may be a slightly better way to start the extended collective time spend? Cheers __________________ Click to View My Photographs on Flickr (updated 22nd Aug '09)

Nov 4th, 2009, 22:32	#5901
darkside_of_d_sun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 196	There arent many nice places for a picnic outside Delhi which can be a comfortable option for a day trip. Brajghat aka Garhmukteshwar on the banks of the Ganges is a religious site and having been there numerous times for the delicious "puri" I can say, its NOT a picnic spot neither there is one nearby. A potluck picnic at somewhere like Lodhi Gardens is a much better idea in my opinion. And I second Nikhil on the weekend trip discussion. Cheers, Shamik __________________ "A lot of people can't stand touring but to me it's like breathing. I do it because I'm driven to do it. " Bob Dylan My Photos <-- Updated http://archeriostichaos.blogspot.com

Nov 5th, 2009, 09:43	#5906
robinsparrow Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts,USA Posts: 66	a quiet meet-up for my gals If anyone is interested in a meet-up near CP to say goodby to 2 sweet gals around the 14th----private e-mail me....and I will get back to you. Thanks robinsparrow

Nov 6th, 2009, 13:33	#5907
tembo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Zealand/Delhi Posts: 146	approx two cents From my perspective Meetups are intimidating enough for the uninitiated, let alone a weekend away! Thats what the travel partners forum is for - or something like that. I find the thread is getting a bit too convoluted when it should be a nice and easy way to meet other travelers (those already here/locals, and transients) over a drink or food. Cheers

Nov 4th, 2009, 20:31	#5900
jyoti gauri firangi ladki Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 455	Hmm... I would agree on the outing for a day place, though with winter break coming I will be gone for several weeks. But 10 hours of the day spent traveling doesn't seem like much fun. A camping trip may be fun, but I less certain about whether I could commit to it.

Nov 4th, 2009, 23:05	#5902
cityMONK Humble Disciple of Supreme Join Date: May 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 800	i can only plan to venture for night out after 20th nov.for a day out any saturday or sunday is o.k

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