ISUZU Discoveries Valparai Drive Sept 19 (Small)

DISCOVERIES PRESENTS FOREST TRAILS & TEA TALES - A SIGNATURE OVERLAND EXPEDITION FROM THE ROAD TRIP DIARIES OF “OFFBEAT ADVENTURE DRIVES PVT LTD”® -

The Expedition “Forest Trails And Tea Trails” is curated by our programme partners “Ofeat 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 Ofeat 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 ofeat routes.

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.

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 EXPEDITION

COIMBATORE - POLLACHI (55 Kms & 01 Hr 30 Minutes) 0730 Hrs To 0900 Hrs : Drive To Resort In Pollachi Driving through exciting mountain roads. 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. EN ROUTE

BRIAR TEA BUNGALOWS, VALPARAI TO ATHIRAPILLI ATHIRAPALLI - POLLACHI (270 Kms) 0800 Hrs To 0900 Hrs : B/Fast & Check Out. A long but beautiful day on the Road. Exotic hidden Forest Trails & a 0900 Hrs To 1300 Hrs : After a relaxed breakfast, we will set upon our beautiful Lunch Venue. The Route will be a “MYSTERY ROUTE” exciting Offroad Drive through the Forests into a hidden secret specially curated for your driving pleasures and subject to changes Waterfall. There will be plenty of Photo Ops along the way. depending on the Elephant movements !!! 1300 Hrs To 1400 Hrs : Lunch. In terms of distance, todays drive is not long, however there is a lot to VALPARAI - ATHIRAPALLI (80 Kms 03 Hrs) see and experience and that is why it will take longer than a straight forward point to point drive. 1400 Hrs To 1730 Hrs : Exciting Forest Drive through dense reserve forests, with high probability of elephant sightings. We will sign off after evening Tea taking with us memories and 1730 Hrs To 2000 Hrs : leaving behind only footprints and tyre prints. • Check In. • Tea / Coffee With Snacks. • Rest & Relaxation. 2000 Hrs : Cocktails & Dinner With DJ & Entertainment.

THE TERRAIN ★ FOR TWO ADULTS On Double / Twin Occupancy : @ Rs. 20,000/- (All Inclusive). Off - Road Level : ★ ADULTS On Single Occupancy : Tarmac Drive Level : @ Rs. 15,000/- Per Head. ______★ CHILDREN Below the Age Of 05 Yrs (Without Extra Bed) : Are our Guests. Off - Road Terrain : Mud & Ruts. CHILDREN Between 05 Yrs & 11 Yrs (With Extra Bed) : ★ ————————————————————————- @ Rs. 4,000/- Per Head. Maximum Number Of ISUZU Vehicles In The Convoy ★ CHILDREN / ADULTS Above 11 Yrs (With Extra Bed) : & Guests : @ Rs. 7,000/- Per Head. Slots are limited as we are operating a convoy ————————————————————————— of not more than 15 Vehicles & 30 Guests respectively. HOW DO I CONFIRM MY PARTICIPATION ? So bookings will be accepted on first come basis, upon You can remit your payment directly into our Bank Account, receipt of the payment. as per the following details, ———————————————————————— NAME OF THE ACCOUNT : Offbeat Adventure Drives Accommodation Style : Pvt. Ltd. An old Plantation Bungalow with individual Cottages and NAME OF THE BANK : HDFC Bank Limited. a Four Star Resort. ADDRESS OF THE BANK : Prudential Building, ————————————————————————- Ground Floor, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai, En Route Meals : Mumbai - 400 076, India. In Exotic Resorts / Restaurants located in scenic ACCOUNT NUMBER : 0239 232 000 1664. locations. SWIFT CODE : HDFC INBB XXX. ————————————————————————- IFSC : HDFC 0000 239.

INCLUSIONS : EXCLUSIONS : 1. Pre Drive Orientation, Briefing and Welcome Kits. 1. Travel to the start location and back from the end of the 2. Complete Logistics and Planning, including extensively expedition. researched and mapped out routes and itineraries which are 2. Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages. curated for your Expedition. 3. Toll. 3. All meals - From B/ Fast on the 13th of September 2019 To 4. Medical, Travel and Personal Insurance. Lunch On 15th Of September 2019. 5. Tips And Personal Phone Calls. 4. Some authentic local food experiences. 6. Any extras such as Soft Beverages, Juices, Water or 5. Co Ordination of the drive and the convoy. Local guidance and anything other than what is provided as part of the meal support from experts. plans, which is consumed in the Hotels / Resorts / 6. Support vehicle equipped with Basic First Aid etc. for providing Homestays that you are put up at. support services. 7. Traffic Fines or Accident related expenses. 7. All vehicles will be provided and fitted with Two Way Radio for 8. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like ill- communication, provided by us. health of the Client, vehicle breakdown or repairs, damages 8. Extremely hygienic Mobile Bio facilities En Route accruing from land blocks, bad weather, political for Ladies. situations, strikes etc. 9. Reasonable amount of Snacks, Water, Aerated “FOREST 9. Additional accommodation charges due to Soft Beverages and Tea / Coffee on the road, unforeseen delays in the journey. during the drive. TRAILS & TEA 10. Any hotel, subsistence or other costs 10. Service Support wherever possible and provision incurred prior to the official start time and date of of a standby driver for exigencies. TALES” an expedition and after the official end date and 11. All Stays only in Boutique Luxury Properties / time of the expedition. Boutique Stays, which will be one of the best available in that area.

Offbeat Adventure Drives Pvt. Ltd. All rights Reserved 15 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.