I usually leave for ITPL around 9:30–10:00 AM on my bike.
I keep seeing people walking that way, so if anyone wants to tag along sometime, you're welcome.
Also looking for a morning chai/coffee buddy. My friends are allergic to waking up early, so I'm usually by myself. 😅
If our timings match, hit me up!
Went to DD Hills and stumbled upon SPR Giri Lake nearby. Hardly anyone around, a bit of off-road to reach the other side, and complete peace. One of those places where you can just sit back and enjoy nature.
Was looking through my ride stats today and couldn't believe these numbers all over again.
This was the longest ride of my life: Bihar to Bengaluru on my Pulsar N250, covering 1,957 km across 7 states in 2 days, with a night halt at Adilabad.
Looking back, it's hard to believe I actually pulled it off. One of those rides I'll probably remember forever.
One of those places where the silence, the water, and the hills do all the talking.
Not sharing the location publicly to help preserve its beauty. If you're genuinely planning a ride, feel free to DM me.
How many of you know this spot?
If you're from around here, say hi! Always nice to connect with people from the neighborhood. 👋
I'm M28 and have been in Bengaluru since 2022. I've managed to build a pretty good friend circle over the years, but most of them are spread across different parts of the city. As life gets busier, travelling across Bengaluru for a casual chai or meetup doesn't happen as often as you'd like.
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So I'm looking to build a small group of around 5–6 people near Hope Farm, Whitefield. I'm into bike rides (both weekend and long-distance rides), trekking, badminton, chess, movies, travel, and exploring new places.
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Just looking for a small circle where someone can say "chai?" and a few people are up for it. The rides, treks, badminton games, and everything else can happen along the way.
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Keeping it local to Hope Farm and nearby areas because otherwise it usually ends up becoming just another group chat.
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If you're nearby and this sounds like your kind of vibe, drop a comment or DM.
Hey Whitefield folks!
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Looking to build a small group of around 5–6 people in Whitefield (preferably near Hope Farm).
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A little about me, I'm into bike rides (both weekend and long-distance rides), trekking, badminton, chess, movies, travel, and exploring new places.
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Just looking for a small circle where someone can say "chai?" and a few people are up for it. The rides, treks, badminton games, and everything else can happen along the way.
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If you're around Hope Farm and this sounds like your kind of vibe, drop a comment or DM.
Weekend ride near BR Hills and stumbled upon this gem.
The lake has dried up significantly, which makes it possible to ride across parts of the lake bed to the other side. The backdrop of the hills, dark monsoon clouds, and endless coconut trees made it feel straight out of a movie scene.
Perfect place to take a break, click some photos, and just enjoy the view.
Location - https://goo.gl/maps/2rRBE3uUdc2xkdZM9
We're a group of 5 people planning to do the Kudremukh Trek through a travel organizer. We have a few spots available, so if anyone is interested in joining, feel free to DM.
📍 Trek Distance: 18 km (9 km ascent + 9 km descent)
Itinerary
17 June (Wednesday)
🚌 Departure from Majestic, Bengaluru at 9:00 PM in a Tempo Traveller
18 June (Thursday)
🌅 Reach homestay at Samse Village around 5:00 AM
🚿 Freshen up & breakfast
🚙 Jeep transfer to Forest Office
🥾 Trek starts around 7:30–8:00 AM
🔄 Return to homestay after the trek
🚿 Freshen up
🍴 Dinner (self-sponsored)
🚌 Depart for Bengaluru around 6:00–7:00 PM
19 June (Friday)
🏙️ Reach Bengaluru early morning
Cost: ₹3,200 per person
Includes
✔️ Bengaluru ↔ Samse Village ↔ Bengaluru travel in Tempo Traveller
✔️ Homestay access for freshening up before and after the trek
✔️ Kudremukh trek permit/entry fee
✔️ Jeep transfer (Samse Village ↔ Forest Office ↔ Samse Village)
✔️ Guide charges
✔️ Breakfast
✔️ Lunch
DM if you'd like to join us.
17th March 2025 was the day I got this bike.
At that time, I was still learning how to ride and wasn't really a confident rider. Never thought that a little over a year later, the odometer would show 30,000 km.
One thing I always wanted to do was take this bike from Bengaluru to my hometown in Bihar. Glad I made it happen. Rode nearly 2,000 km one way, reached home on my own bike, and rode all the way back.
Never imagined owning this bike would make such a difference in my life. What started as just a bike turned into countless adventures, new places, long rides, beautiful roads, random tea stops, and memories I'll cherish for years to come.
30,000 km done. Looking forward to many more.
🏍️❤️
This city becomes a movie scene when it rains.
Hey Pune people,
This peak monsoon I really wanna explore the Western Ghats on my bike. I’m currently in Bengaluru and planning to ride towards Maharashtra, but instead of making a fixed plan I thought I’d ask people who actually know the region well.
I’m looking for scenic routes, foggy ghats, greenery, waterfalls, peaceful roads, and those stretches where you just enjoy riding for hours. Less into crowded tourist spots, more into beautiful roads and monsoon vibes.
Would love suggestions for the best ghat roads, hidden gems or lesser known routes, places that are a must visit during monsoon, road conditions during heavy rains, precautions to keep in mind, and biker friendly stay options.
Would be awesome to hear your favourite monsoon ride routes 🏍️🌧️
Looking for Regular Intermediate to Advanced Badminton Players Around Whitefield
I know Playo exists and people host games there, but it’s honestly difficult getting into good regular games since most people prefer accepting players they already know or have played with before.
So thought of creating a small active group for intermediate to advanced players who prefer playing regularly after work or on weekends.
Adding my Playo stats as well for reference.
If you are around White Rose Layout, Prasanth Extension, ECC Road or nearby areas, comment or DM if interested.