forest trails & tea tales - isuzu d-max v-cross · 2019-08-12 · the expedition “forest...

FOREST TRAILS & TEA TALES - A S I G N AT U R E O V E R L A N D E X P E D I T I O N F R O M T H E R O A D T R I P

D I A R I E S O F “ O F F B E AT A D V E N T U R E D R I V E S P V T LT D ”® -

DISCOVERIES PRESENTS

Offbeat Adventure Drives Pvt. Ltd. All rights Reserved 1

“Real People, Real Experiences, Real Adventure….. Come Explore The Real India With Us !!!”

The Expedition “Forest Trails And Tea Trails” is curated by our programme partners “Offbeat Adventure Drives Pvt. Ltd.”® who specialise in the Ultimate Luxury Adventures on the Road.

Each of our Escorted Self Drive Overland Experiences are a Combination Of ★ Escorted Convoy Drive led by experienced Overland and

Expedition Experts. ★ All cars connected by Two Way Radios, provided by us, during the

Drive.★ Specially Curated Routes.★ Some 4x4 Experiences.★ Exotic & Boutique Stays.★ Specially curated Meal Experiences with a fine blend of Local

Experiences - “Eat Like A Local”, as well as International Fare. ★ Thoughtfully Crafted Itinerary, Activities and Experiences. ★ The Expedition “Forest Trails And Tea Tales” starts from the

Centrally located Southern City Of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and will end in Pollachi in Tamil Nadu.

★ During this expedition you will pass through some of the interior Offbeat places in the beautiful States of Tamil Nadu & Kerala.

★The Terrain that you can expect is,➡ Spectacular Forest Trails.➡ Drive through beautiful Tea Gardens➡ A fair bit of Offroading. ➡ Exciting unusual highway drives along offbeat routes.


T H E R O U T E

THE ROUTE FOR THE FIRST TWO DAYS (203 Kms & 06 Hours)

COIMBATORE - POLLACHI - VALPARAI - ATHIRAPILLI THE ROUTE ON THE LAST DAY IS A MYSTERY ROUTE & TRAIL.


I T INERARY

Driving through exciting mountain roads.

FRIDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER 2019

MEET & GREET IN COIMBATORE

0630 Hrs To 0730 Hrs : Meet Up At The ISUZU Dealership, KUN ISUZU in Coimbatore.

• Meet all your fellow travellers. • Handing over of Welcome Kits. • Stickering Of Cars • Installation Of Two Way Radios • Pre Expedition Briefing.

THE EXPEDITIONCOIMBATORE - POLLACHI (55 Kms & 01 Hr 30 Minutes)

0730 Hrs To 0900 Hrs : Drive To Resort In Pollachi 0900 Hrs To 1000 Hrs : Breakfast.

POLLACHI TO VALPARAI (80 Kms 03 Hrs)

1000 Hrs To 1300 Hrs : Scenic Drive through exciting mountain terrain with numerous Pit Stops for Photos.

1300 Hrs 1630 Hrs : • Check In. • Lunch. • Rest & Relaxation.

SUNSET DRIVE : 20 Kms.

1630 Hrs To 1830 Hrs : Offroad Trail Drive To Sunset Point With Tea / Coffee & Snacks.

2000 Hrs Onwards : Cocktails & Dinner.

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SATURDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER 2019

BRIAR TEA BUNGALOWS, VALPARAI TO ATHIRAPILLI 0800 Hrs To 0900 Hrs : B/Fast & Check Out. 0900 Hrs To 1300 Hrs : After a relaxed breakfast, we will set upon our exciting Offroad Drive through the Forests into a hidden secret Waterfall. There will be plenty of Photo Ops along the way. 1300 Hrs To 1400 Hrs : Lunch. VALPARAI - ATHIRAPALLI (80 Kms 03 Hrs) 1400 Hrs To 1730 Hrs : Exciting Forest Drive through dense reserve forests, with high probability of elephant sightings. 1730 Hrs To 2000 Hrs : • Check In. • Tea / Coffee With Snacks. • Rest & Relaxation.

2000 Hrs : Cocktails & Dinner With DJ & Entertainment.

SUNDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER 2019

ATHIRAPALLI - POLLACHI (270 Kms)

A long but beautiful day on the Road. Exotic hidden Forest Trails & a beautiful Lunch Venue. The Route will be a “MYSTERY ROUTE” specially curated for your driving pleasures and subject to changes depending on the Elephant movements !!! In terms of distance, todays drive is not long, however there is a lot to see and experience and that is why it will take longer than a straight forward point to point drive. We will sign off after evening Tea taking with us memories and leaving behind only footprints and tyre prints.


W I L D L I F E S I G H T I N G S O N T H I S R O U T E W H I L E O N R E C C E


T H E H I D D E N S E C R E T S O F T H E W E S T E R N G H AT S


VA L PA R A I


E X H I L L A R AT I N G M O M E N T S


O U R E XOT I C S TAY S - S TA N M O R E & S I R U K U N D A R A B U N G A LO W S


O U R E XOT I C S TAY AT AT H I R A PA L L I - C A S A R I O


T H E F O O D E X P E R I E N C E - “ E AT L I K E A L O C A L ”


PACKAGE COST (Inclusive Of GST)

★ FOR TWO ADULTS On Double / Twin Occupancy :

@ Rs. 20,000/- (All Inclusive). ★ ADULTS On Single Occupancy :

@ Rs. 15,000/- Per Head. ★ CHILDREN Below the Age Of 05 Yrs (Without Extra

Bed) : Are our Guests. ★ CHILDREN Between 05 Yrs & 11 Yrs (With Extra Bed) :

@ Rs. 4,000/- Per Head. ★ CHILDREN / ADULTS Above 11 Yrs (With Extra Bed) :

@ Rs. 7,000/- Per Head. —————————————————————————

HOW DO I CONFIRM MY PARTICIPATION ?

You can remit your payment directly into our Bank Account, as per the following details,

NAME OF THE ACCOUNT : Offbeat Adventure Drives Pvt. Ltd. NAME OF THE BANK : HDFC Bank Limited. ADDRESS OF THE BANK : Prudential Building, Ground Floor, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076, India. ACCOUNT NUMBER : 0239 232 000 1664. SWIFT CODE : HDFC INBB XXX. IFSC : HDFC 0000 239.

THE DRIVE EXPERIENCE

THE TERRAIN

Off - Road Level :

Tarmac Drive Level :

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Off - Road Terrain : Mud & Ruts.

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Maximum Number Of ISUZU Vehicles In The Convoy & Guests : Slots are limited as we are operating a convoy of not more than 15 Vehicles & 30 Guests respectively. So bookings will be accepted on first come basis, upon receipt of the payment.

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Accommodation Style : An old Plantation Bungalow with individual Cottages and a Four Star Resort. ————————————————————————-

En Route Meals : In Exotic Resorts / Restaurants located in scenic locations.

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I NC LUSIONS & E XC LUSIONS

INCLUSIONS : 1. Pre Drive Orientation, Briefing and Welcome Kits. 2. Complete Logistics and Planning, including extensively

researched and mapped out routes and itineraries which are curated for your Expedition.

3. All meals - From B/ Fast on the 13th of September 2019 To Lunch On 15th Of September 2019.

4. Some authentic local food experiences. 5. Co Ordination of the drive and the convoy. Local guidance and

support from experts. 6. Support vehicle equipped with Basic First Aid etc. for providing

support services. 7. All vehicles will be provided and fitted with Two Way Radio for

communication, provided by us. 8. Extremely hygienic Mobile Bio facilities En Route

for Ladies. 9. Reasonable amount of Snacks, Water, Aerated

Soft Beverages and Tea / Coffee on the road, during the drive.

10. Service Support wherever possible and provision of a standby driver for exigencies.

11. All Stays only in Boutique Luxury Properties / Boutique Stays, which will be one of the best available in that area.

EXCLUSIONS : 1. Travel to the start location and back from the end of the

expedition. 2. Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages. 3. Toll. 4. Medical, Travel and Personal Insurance. 5. Tips And Personal Phone Calls. 6. Any extras such as Soft Beverages, Juices, Water or

anything other than what is provided as part of the meal plans, which is consumed in the Hotels / Resorts / Homestays that you are put up at.

7. Traffic Fines or Accident related expenses. 8. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like ill-

health of the Client, vehicle breakdown or repairs, damages accruing from land blocks, bad weather, political situations, strikes etc. 9. Additional accommodation charges due to unforeseen delays in the journey. 10. Any hotel, subsistence or other costs incurred prior to the official start time and date of an expedition and after the official end date and time of the expedition.

“FOREST TRAILS & TEA

TALES”


Frequently Asked Questions Who is allowed to be part of our Drives ? Anyone who owns a ISUZU VCROSS or MUX is welcome to be part of this Self Drive Adventure, as long as he /she holds a valid driving license /permit recognised in India or is accompanying such a person. What is the requirement for vehicles to take part in this Drive ? All vehicles must be a ISUZU VCROSS or MUX, and be individually licensed and officially permitted for the road and comply with the legal requirements of cars used on public roads in India. It is compulsory for the owner of the vehicle to be physically present for the drive and for the vehicle to have a valid comprehensive insurance coverage policy.Can I bring children along ? Of course. All our drives are not only child friendly but family friendly drives. Can I bring along a Driver for the driver ? This being a Self Drive Holiday, it is advisable to drive on your own to enjoy the thrill of the drive. In case you still wish to bring along a Driver, there would be additional charges. Is travel insurance included in the price? No – travel insurance is not included in the price. How many cars are involved for this trip? A maximum of Fifteen Cars plus support vehicles will be used for each Drive Experience. Can I drive all through myself? Absolutely. All our “Offbeat Adventure Drives”® are easy going drives. In case of exigencies, we do have a back up driver available on the drive. What kind of a driving Experience can I expect ? The route is specially curated so that you get the thrill of driving in a convoy through some high visibility routes as well as some lovely offbeat trails for the driving enthusiasts and some stunning vistas for the shutter bugs and the nature lovers. What kind of driving license documentation do I need? In case of a foreigner, an international driving permit is required. For Indians, you must have held a full valid license for a minimum of 5 years. What kind of a Adventure Activity is it and do I need any special Costume / Footwear ? It is always advisable for the Driver to wear closed shoes, sports shoes or moccasins while driving. Also, please bring along a swimming costume to enjoy the beautiful pool at the Resort. A detailed packing list will be provided for those who sign up for this Adventure. Further Information For more information and for bookings, please contact us at [email protected] / [email protected] or Ravi Nayar at +91 98201 37636 or Carmen Miranda at +91 99201 37636. We have limited slots available for this drive.

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