MUMBAI TRAVELLERS: VELAS TURTLE FESTIVAL BATCH-3: 12th-13th April 2014

March 8, 2014, 2:21 am

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!! 12th-13th April 2014!!

Where life begins…

We are glad to announce Velas Turtle Festival 2014..!!

Bookings for Second Batch are open....

 Velas is a small village in Ratnagiri district which is famous for the Olive ridley turtle population that visits the Velas beach every year and lays their eggs.At Velas, turtle conservation movement is undertaken by the villagers. An NGO named Nisargmitra has taken the initiative to conserve olive ridley turtles by providing protection to their eggs.

Witnessing a baby turtle coming out of the egg and then finding its way to the sea by those baby steps is an unforgettable moment.

 Outing Duration:    2 Night / 2 Days

Dates : 12th-13th April 2014

Highlights of the Outing:

1. Velas turtle conservation centre

2. Scenic beach of Velas

3. Bankot Fort

4. Harihareshwar Temple and beach

5. Delicious Konkani Food

6. Interactive session on turtle conservation

7. Nice scope for photography

 Outing Schedule:

Late night (11 pm ) departure from Mumbai towards Velas on Friday

Day 1: 12th April 

Early morning arrival at Velas.
Morning session: visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting
Afternoon session : sightseeing (Bankot fort)
Evening session: Observe the turtle nests and explore the Velas beach. Overnight at Velas.

Day 2: 13th April

Morning session: visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting.
After breakfast proceed towards Harihareshwar temple/beach.Post lunch proceed back to Mumbai. 

Enrollment Fees: Rs. 2200/- per person

Registered Members Cost: Rs.2100/- per person

Inclusions:

•    Accommodation in a typical Konkani house
•    All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•    Sightseeing as per the schedule
•    Expertise & Guide Charges
•    Ferryboat charges
•    All entry tickets and permissions
•    Provision of primary first aid

For booking you need to deposit full payment of Rs 2200/- per person in following Account:

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

 Maximum batch size is 25 travellers. First Come First Serve Basis.

 Velas Turtle Festival has always been an amazing experience for all Mumbai Travallers and watching the baby turtles start their life towards sea is a very memorable moment. We, the Mumbai Travellers Team, hope to see you all and also your friends / family members on this great beginning of new life…

For Registration Please Mail us at mumbaitravellers@gmail.com 

OR Call us on 8692022777/ 8692055777/8692033777

Regards,

Mumbai Travellers

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STARGAZING AND CAMPING AT TUNGARLI BASE DAM WITH MUMBAI TRAVELLERS

March 8, 2014, 2:30 am

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!! 05th April 2014 and 19th April 2014 !!

                                      

Short Info: Star gazing is an activity carried out in the presence of experts observing stars, planets and other objects in universe with the help of Telescope. Mumbai Travellers in assosciation with Lets Campout and Beyond Earth is organising this night camping with Stars. Here you will be spending your whole night with stars and camping at Tungarli Dam. So are you ready for this unique experience..??

Category: Offbeat Outing & Camping

Duration: 1 Day/ 1Night

Dates: 

Batch:1 05th April 2014

Batch:2 19th April 2014

Cost: Rs.1999/- per person

Schedule:

Day1: 

5:00pm : Report at Tungarli Base camp. Evening Snacks.

6:30pm. Theoretical Information of Universe. Later we will start with Observation from telescope.

9:30pm: Dinner. Post dinner Star gazing continues. You have option of exploring more and more stars till late night or have rest in your tents.

Day 2: 

8:00 am. Morning breakfast.

10:30 am: Checkout for the day with sweet and informative memories.

Inclusions:

1. Telescope with Instructor.
2.  Mineral Water
3.  Evening Tea and snacks.
4.  Campfire (limited time)
5.  Dinner (Veg)
6.  Breakfast on second day.
7. Answering nature in wilderness won’t be any problem as we have toilet with WC.
8. Blanket and pillows

Exclusions:

1. Any Travelling till base camp.
2. Anything other than mentioned above.

NOTE:

1. Visible- Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and we will try to spot Great Nebula in Orion, Some types of Star Clusters.
2. Opportunity for Nikon DSLR Owners to attempt very basic astro-photography.
3. This is basic camping and carry mats will be provided inside the tents.
4. Blanket and Pillows will be provided
5. Food will be vegetarian
6. Alcohol prohibitted

For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.1999/- as full amount in following Account:

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

DIRECTIONS FOR CAMP: 

Take the exit to Lonavala on left side of the road. You would reach Kamath hotel on left. Pass the hotel and follow the road till you reach Lonavala (Near Kumar Resort). Follow the road straight and then you would come across Bharat Petrol Pump on the left side of the road. Take the Left turn and would cross HDFC training Center. Go straight you would see a bridge running over which is expressway. Ask for Upper Deck resort and follow the road. You would come across Stargazing Campsite.

For Registration mail us at mumbaitravellers@gmail.com

Or call us on 8692022777 / 8692033777 / 86920557777

"Wild Rangers" Tour to Velas Turtle Festival 22-23 March 2014 (21st Mar night travel)

March 9, 2014, 9:06 am

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We at Wild Rangers arranged tour to Velas Turtle Festival,  Bankot Fort, Harihareshwar Beach

Velas Turtle Festival 2014
Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, in joint collaboration with the Forest Department, Ratnagiri, Kasav Mitra Mandal Velas and the Velas Gram Panchayat is organising Turtle Festival. The event will be held until the emergence of hatchlings continues. The erratic climatic conditions, including the late onset of winter, have made it difficult to predict the exact dates on which the turtle hatchlings will emerge. Hence, tourists should check the website or the facebook page to get the latest updates on the dates of emergence before visiting. The sites will be updated twice daily. Once the hatchlings begin emerging from the nests, they do so for the subsequent two days, on which they may be viewed.

Bankot
This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. Although a very beautiful fort dotting the coastline of the Konkan strip, the fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot (from the name of nearby village) is not a destination thronged by the tourists. There are couple of reasons attributable to its secluded status. One is that there is very little awareness and historical significance associated with Bankot and other is absence of any major township in the nearby areas contributing to lack of quality accommodation facilities. However, there is no denying that Bankot is a very beautiful fort and surely worth a visit.

Harihareshwar
One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual arena of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggest is an abode of Lord Shiva.

Journey Details:
 
Friday, 21st Mar 2014
Pick up Points 

10:30 pm - Thane stn east
11:00 pm - Kalwa, Bridge
11:15 pm - Airoli, Simens Comp


Saturday, 22nd Mar 2014
04:00 am - Reach Velas, Get Fresh
06:00 am - Visit Velas Beach
08:30 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Reach Bankot and Explore the Fort
01:00 pm - Lunch at Velas, rest after lunch (Veg meal)
04:30 pm - Visit Velas beach
08:00 pm - Dinner (Veg Meal)

Sunday, 23rd  Mar 2014
05:00 am - Wake up
06:00 am - Visit Velas Beach
08:00 am - Breakfast
09:15 am - Leave for Harihareshwar
11:00 am - Reach Harihareshwar, Visit Temple & beach
12:30 pm - Start the return journey
02:00 pm - Lunch on the way
07:00 pm - Reach Thane stn 

Things to be carried:
A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs),
Torch With Extra Battery (Must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Cap
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes, carry extra pair of shoes or floaters if possible
A haversack to put all these things

FeesRs. 2100/- Per Person 
Includes travel by private transport(From Thane to Thane), all breakfast, 3 meals, evening refreshments and accommodation.


Registration and Payment Details:
Please Register or give your conformation before 17 Mar 2014
For Registration one needs to deposit full payment of amount Rs 2100/- per person in the account details given below. You need call and confirm Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact or mail your details.

Bank Account Details:
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: - 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)


For further information and registrations call: -
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nikhil:   9820432576
Prashik: 9987036106
Mayyur: 9029462658

All our treks and Tours are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us.
Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund. Respect the Heritage. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.The Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members.No Arguments will be entertained.


Regards,
Team Wild Rangers
GO WILD GO GREEN

"Wild Rangers" Wild Life Safari to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary on 12-14 April 2014

March 9, 2014, 9:09 am

≫ Next: "Wild Rangers" Wild Life Safari to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on 23-24-25 May 2014

≪ Previous: "Wild Rangers" Tour to Velas Turtle Festival 22-23 March 2014 (21st Mar night travel)

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Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is located between Bhandara district and Gondia district of Maharashtra at . Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature. This sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians. The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species. Wild animals found here are the tiger, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog. Nearly 30,000 tourists visits this sanctuary annually. Wild animals to spot are the tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog. There are also tigers, panthers and one elephant named Rupa.



Tour Schedule: 

Day 1: Departure via Duranto Exp
Day 2: Reach Nagzira & Afternoon Safari
Day 3: Morning Safari & Afternoon Safari
Day 4: Morning Safari & Leave for Mumbai by Duranto Exp
Day 5: Reach Mumbai early morning around 7:30 


Tour Cost:
INR 8500.00 Per Person (For Group booking in the Multiple of 6 person)

Tour Inclusion:

1. 4 Guided Wild Life Safaris

3. Pickup & drop from Nagpur

4. Dormitory/Triple sharing Accommodation

5. All meal and Breakfast during accommodation

6. Entry Fees

7. Expertise & Guide Charges

Tour Exclusion:

1. Train Travel charges from Mumbai to Nagpur & return
2. Meals during train journey.

3. Any other expenses not mentioned above.

4. Camera-Lens and other fees wherever applicable.

For further information and registrations call on following Number

Prashik: 8080 504 123
Nikhil:   9820 432 576
Mayyur: 8080 304 123
Or Write us at info@wildrangers.in

One needs to deposit full payment in advance into the following bank account to confirm your registration.

Bank Account Details:-
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: - 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)

Cancellation and Refund policy:
1. 15 days before the Tour 25% charges will apply.
2. Within 15 days but 10 Days of Tour 50% charges will apply.
3. Within 10 Days or No show 100% charges will apply.

Note : 

(a) All our events are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us. Respect the Heritage and culture. 

(b) Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins. 

(c) Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. 

(d) Customization available with dates and schedule as per requirements for minimum group of 6 people.

(e) Cancellation charges applicable as per cancellation policy.

Regards,

Team Wild Rangers

"Wild Rangers" Wild Life Safari to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on 23-24-25 May 2014

March 10, 2014, 4:17 pm

≫ Next: TMI : Dudhsagar Jungle Trek and Camping at the top of Dudhsagar waterfall(Goa) on 18th to 20th April 2014.

≪ Previous: "Wild Rangers" Wild Life Safari to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary on 12-14 April 2014

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Tadoba - Andhari  Tiger Reserve is a pristine and a unique eco-system located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.The reserve contains some of the best forest tracts and has emerged as a wonderful habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also one of the 28 pPoject Tiger Reserves. With almost 50 tigers on the reserve and an area of 623 sq. km.; this bamboo forest is rightly referred to as "The Jewel of Vidharba". 

The name 'Tadoba' is the name of the God 'Tadoba' or "Taru", worshipped  by the tribals and  is famed to live in the dense forests of Tadoba and Andhari region. Tadoba’s  southern tropical dry deciduous forest of Deccan Peninsula comprises of teak forests with bamboo thicket, which are  wildlifer's dream. It lies in Chandrapur Ddstrict and is Maharashtra's oldest National Park created in 1955. The National Park is 623  sq. kms in area, consisting of two forested rectangles of the Tadoba and Andhari range. The best thing about the park is that it remains open all round the year, even in the monsoons.

Tadoba is the oldest National Park of the state of Maharashtra.  The rich deciduous forest mainly consists of bamboo & teak. The other trees are gardenia, satinwood, mahua and jamun. The other trees which are found within the protected area are, ain, arjun, behada, bija, bhera, bor, bel, chichwa, dhawada, kusum, mowai, phetra, rohan, salai, semal, shisham, sisoo, shivan, surya, sirus, tendu, etc.

Other than the Tiger, Tadoba Tiger Reserve is home to rare Indian wildlife like Leopards, Sloth bears, Gaur, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, Civets, Jungle cats and many species of the Indian deer like Sambar, Cheetal, Nilgai, and the Barking Deer.

 

The Tadoba lake sustains the marsh Crocodile, which were once common all over Maharashtra. Tadoba is also an ornithologist's paradise with a varied diversity of aquatic bird-life, and raptors.
195 species of birds have been recorded, including three endangered varieties. The grey headed fishing Eagle ichthyophaga icthyaetus and the crested serpent eagle and the spilornis cheela are some of the raptors.


Tour Schedule: Departure on 22nd from Mumbai

22nd May 2014
Day 1: Departure via Duranto Exp


23rd May 2014
Day 2: Reach Tadoba & Afternoon Safari


24th May 2014 
Day 3: Morning Safari & Afternoon Safari

25th May 2014  
Day 4: Morning Safari & Leave for Mumbai by Duranto Exp

26th May 2014  
Day 5: Reach Mumbai around 7:30 am

Tour Cost:
INR 8500.00 Per Person (For Group booking in the Multiple of 6 person)

Tour Inclusion:

1. 4 Guided Wild Life Safaris

3. Pickup & drop from Nagpur

4. Dormitory Accommodation, (INR 2000.00 extra for AC triple sharing accommodation, for bookings in multiple of 6 only)

5. All meal and Breakfast during accommodation 

6. Entry Fees

7. Expertise & Guide Charges

Tour Exclusion:

1. Train Travel charges from Mumbai to Nagpur & return
2. Meals during train journey.

3. Any other expenses not mentioned above.

4. Camera-Lens and other fees wherever applicable.

For further information and registrations call on following Number

Prashik: 8080 504 123
Nikhil:   9820 432 576
Mayyur: 8080 304 123
Or Write us at info@wildrangers.in

One needs to deposit full payment in advance into the following bank account to confirm your registration.

Bank Account Details:-
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: - 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)

Cancellation and Refund policy:
1. 15 days before the Tour 25% charges will apply.
2. Within 15 days but 10 Days of Tour 50% charges will apply.
3. Within 10 Days or No show 100% charges will apply.

Note : 

(a) All our events are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us. Respect the Heritage and culture. 

(b) Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins. 

(c) Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. 

(d) Customization available with dates and schedule as per requirements for minimum group of 6 people.

(e) Cancellation charges applicable as per cancellation policy.

Regards,

Team Wild Rangers

TMI : Dudhsagar Jungle Trek and Camping at the top of Dudhsagar waterfall(Goa) on 18th to 20th April 2014.

March 10, 2014, 10:29 pm

≫ Next: Trek O Phy : K2S Moonlight Trek (Katraj Ghat to Sinhgad Fort) on 22-23 Mar 2014

≪ Previous: "Wild Rangers" Wild Life Safari to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on 23-24-25 May 2014

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Visit the Legendary Waterfall of India with Trek Mates India –  Dudhsagar Jungle Trek and Camping at the top of Dudhsagar Waterfall(Goa) on 18th to 20th April 2014.

Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet) in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.

Max Participants : 30
There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath. One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover her with her dress. It is said that it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope as Dudhsagar Falls to this day as a tribute to the virtue and modesty of the princess.

(View from Dudhsagar Waterfall Top)

This is equally scenic but less popular route. One has to get down at Kuhlem (Collem) railway station and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away. It normally takes 2–3 hours to reach. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route and also the complete stretch of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls.

Pics from Yashwanth Shetty (Monsoon Trek): 

https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/Batch1DudhsagarWaterfallTrekWithTMI

Pics from Local Guide.

https://www.facebook.com/manojkalwar/media_set?set=a.10202582359253424.1073741851.1029901500&type=3

Itinerary for the trip as below: -

Day 1: 18th April 2014, Friday 2014

Meeting point at Pune Railway station at 15:00 Hrs.

We will be catching the Goa Express at 16.35 Hrs

Overnight Journey toward Kulem


Mumbai People can contact us for Train / Bus Reservation from Mumbai to Pune and Return Journey. (Cost not included)

Day 2: 19th April 2014, Saturday

Reach Kulem Station by 6.00 Hrs

Breakfast and get fresh.

Carry Packed Lunch from Kulem Station

Start Jungle Trek from Kulem till  Dudhsagar Waterfall through Dense Forest

Reach Dudhsagar Waterfall by 2pm.

Lunch at Dudhsagar Waterfall , Rest for sometime.

Around 4pm start Trek till Dudhsagar Waterfall Top Through Waterfall Route.

Reach top by 6pm.

Setup the Tent.

Prepare the dinner.

Campfire.

Dinner time

Rest.

Day 3 : 20th April 2014, Sunday

Wake up and get fresh.

Post Breakfast Start Descending toward Dudhsagar waterfall

Start Trek toward Kulem by 11:00 hrs (11 KM Railway Track Walk or Jungle Trek)

Reach Kulem Railway Station by 14:00 Hrs
Lunch and Change 14:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs

Catch the Goa Express at 16:36 Hrs
Overnight Journey in the Train

Day 4 : 21st April 2014, Monday

Reach Pune by 3:55 am , Early Morning on Monday. 

From Pune catch the Train / Bus and Reach Mumbai by 7 am

Charges: 3800/-Inclusions: 

Sleeper Coach Train Reservation from Pune to Pune

Sat / Sun : Breakfast and Lunch , Sat Dinner.

Forest Entry Charges

Tented Accommodation.
Local Guide Charges. 

Exclusions:

Train / Bus Travelling Food (Friday and Sunday Night Dinner)

Mineral Waters, Cold drinks

Payment details: 
One needs to pay Rs 3000 as advance at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)

Account Details

Bank Name: ICICI Bank

Account ID: 123801501755

Account Type: Savings Bank Account
2Account name: MANOJ KALWAR
Branch: MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code: ICIC0001238

(Once payment is done, please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Age and Coming from Mumbai / Pune)

Last date for Registration : 15th Feb or till the 30 seats get booked.

Things to carry:

ID Proof

Full Sleeves round neck Tee shirt and Full length Lowers,calf length socks( 2 pairs)Shoes either trekking or sports ( Good firm Sole ),No floaters/Slippers on track
Water – 2 liters
Torch (High Quality) , Candles, Match Sticks, Salt Packets, Tobacco Packets.
Sleeping Bag or Bedding with extra Papers, Extra Clothes.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those that you require usually.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below: 

Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508

(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query

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Last but not the least,
Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub" 

OR

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi, 
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Treak Mates India

Trek O Phy : K2S Moonlight Trek (Katraj Ghat to Sinhgad Fort) on 22-23 Mar 2014

March 11, 2014, 4:10 am

≫ Next: MANGO FESTIVAL ON 16th-18th May with MUMBAI TRAVELLERS

≪ Previous: TMI : Dudhsagar Jungle Trek and Camping at the top of Dudhsagar waterfall(Goa) on 18th to 20th April 2014.

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Hello Friends,

We at Trek O Phy, invite you to for  K2S Moonlight Trek (Katraj Ghat to Sinhgad Fort) on 22-23 March 2014.

Katraj to Sinhagad is a very popular trek route close to Pune which starts from the Katraj ghats (Old Katraj tunnel) lying to the south of Pune and ends at Sinhagad which is to the South – west of Pune.

The route travels through a series of mountains which one has to cross before finally getting to Sinhagad. It is one of the medium grade trek which will definitely test your stamina a little but the cold night with Moon-light makes it less exhausting & very much pleasant.

The Final destination Sinhagad (The Lion's Fort) is famous for many important battles, most notably the battle of Sinhagad in 1670. It is strategically located at the center of a string of other forts such as Rajgad, Torna along with Khadakwasla Dam which can be viewed from the top of the fort.

Let's Capture the Memories together…

More details-

Date : 22-23 Mar 2014

Meeting Time : 8.30pm at Swargate Bus Depot (Pune) on 22-03-2014
Meeting Point : CST Station 

Charges : Rs. 600/- per Participant 

(Charges including : local transport in pune, b/f, Tea and lunch.)

*Mumbai Participants can join us from CST at 04:00 pm

(Pragati Express - Contact for booking)

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THINGS TO CARRY-

*Identity Proof (ID Card) 

1. Compulsory - Good Footwear 

2. Compulsory - Water (2 ltrs minimum) 

3. Compulsory - TORCH with extra batteries 

4. Compulsory -  Packed Dinner

5. Optional - Extra Pair of cloths,Towel, napkin
7. Optional - Personal medicine (If requires)

8. Optional - Insect repellent cream/ sun protection cream

9. Optional - Slippers or floaters (just to relax your feet before & after the trek)

A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above

Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
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Contact for Enquiry & Booking :

Amol Joshi –     0-9821562075 /0-9969963430 
Rugved Khatu - 0-9890827655
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223

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Visit us on -  http://www.trekophy.com/

Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.

Payment details:

One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)

SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).

IFS Code : SBIN0000374

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About the Place : 
| Type : Terrines and Hill Fort | Height : 4550 ft | Grade : Medium|

Katraj Ghat: the Route which connects Pune to the South Maharashtra.

Both, Katraj Tunnel and Sinhgad are connected by a single mountain range of Sahyadri Mountains. This range of around 17 hills has become very famous in Pune for Trekking due to various features.

The views of Pune City and the Lights, Millions of Stars, the up trail which goes up and down. All these things make one test the stamina, patience and endurance. Which makes the trek, a perfect one to start off the trekking, and for this reason the Trek has become one of the favorites amongst the Trekkers.

Sinhgad: A very famous fort near Pune. The fort has been very important in the History of Pune for various reasons. There are many Historical incidents are related to the fort, Tanaji Malusare’s death in 1670, while fighting for the Fort to be taken from Surybhan, being one of the major incidents.
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MANGO FESTIVAL ON 16th-18th May with MUMBAI TRAVELLERS

March 11, 2014, 7:20 am

≫ Next: SHIKHAR VEDH :: ' Turtle Festival Tour' to Velas on 22-23rd March 2014

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!! 16th-18th May!!

Your most memorable MANGO wala Summer....!! 

Short info:-

Summer 2014 is finally here! And what beats the summer heat if it’s not a basket fullof mangoes? And to beat that too, mangoes in a huge mango farm!

We know people playing around with tomatoes and grapes. How fun would it be to play with mangoes? Squash and splash around with your hands, and of course, not waste it. Yes, Mumbai Travellers now has mangoes in store for you. And again, of course, not the typical style, but Mumbai Travellers’ style! Here’s what we have for you-

Imagine yourself in a mango farm, surrounded by the huge mango trees. Don’t forget to imagine the summer beauty of Ganpatipule, its nature and its beaches. Now, imagine a vast field with all sorts of games set up, that include eating mangoes, drinking mangoes, thinking mangos, earning mangos and spending mango  and only that! And along with that a bunch of activities like fishing, bird watching and campfire in Night . Now who would give up on that image?

It’s a Mumbai Travellers‘ tradition to always give something unique and special to our Unique & Special Travellers….Hoping to see you at the MANGO FEST 2014 !! 

  

Tour Duration: 3 Nights / 3 Days

Tour Dates: 16th–18th May 2014

Tour Schedule:

Day-1: Overnight journey towards Ganpatipule / Malgund

Day-2:  Arrival at Konkan Nest ( a heritage home in konkan). Rest day explore the mango farm with exciting game sessions. Eat mango, drink Mango and Breath Mango!! Evening visit Ganpatipule Beach / Temple. Campfire session in resort. Overnight at Resort.

 Day-3: Early morning bird watching trail. After breakfast visit Mango processing unit (Canning & Packing Division). post lunch  enjoy Treasure Hunt (The Mango treasure) session. Evening visit Jaigad Fort and backwater ride in Jaigad creek. Mango recipe competition. Overnight at Resort.

 Day-4: After breakfast proceed back to Mumbai. En-route visit Shivsrushti and Parshuram Temple. Late evening arrival at Mumbai. Tour Concludes

   

Tour Highlights:

1. Exciting Mango Games (Mango chase, Catch the Mango,  Mango wealth management, Mango-Tango, Mango ka Hamla, Treasure Hunt)
2. Stay in a Heritage Home in Konkan
3. Camp Fire Session
4. Fishing, Bird watching  & Backwater ride
5. Full to Dhammal on a lonely beach

Tour Cost: Rs. 4800/- per person

Without Transport: Rs 3500/- per person

For registered Members: Rs 4700/- 

 Maximum: 25 entries

Includes:        

• Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by Luxury bus (Non AC)
• Stay in a Konkan Nest (A Heritage Home)
• All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Backwater ride and other activity charges
• Mango Competition (Games)
• Expertise charges
• Unlimited mangoes to eat (on the site only)

For Registration: Please deposit Rs. 4800/- per person as advance in following account: 

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS

BANK :ICICI 

ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC

A/C NO: 623805029453

BRANCH : MULUND WEST

IFSC CODE: ICIC0006238

For Registration please mail us on mumbaitravellers@gmail.com

For any clarification please feel free to call on 8692033777 / 7506373736

Regards,

Mumbai Travellers
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SHIKHAR VEDH :: ' Turtle Festival Tour' to Velas on 22-23rd March 2014

March 11, 2014, 9:35 am

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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a Tour to VELAS specially for the Turtle festival on 22 - 23rd March 2014

 

Some information about the area: The places that will be visiting are:

1. Velas Beach - Turtle Festival visit

2. Bankot Fort

3. Harihareshwar Temple

Velas Beach :  Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an existing place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle.  

Bankot Fort:

Region: Mandangad

District: Ratnagiri

Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)

Difficulty: Simple

Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:

Friday 21 March 2014

Rendezvous : @ Borivali National Park, Borivali (East) @ 22:30 Hrs sharp

Pick-Up En-route Andheri - Bandra - Sion - Chembur - Vashi - Panvel

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Saturday 22 March 2014
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05:30 Hrs: @ Velas

Refresh,
06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festivalBreakfast

10:00 Hrs: @ Bankot fort

10:30 Hrs: Atop

Fort Exploration
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Lunch at Velas (Veg. Only)

Rest time
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Evening Tea & Visit Velas beach in the evening, 

Go for Turtle watching.

Dinner ( Veg. Only)

Stay @ villagers home in Velas (Dormitory Type only) ---

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Sunday, 23 March 2014

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06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.

08:00 Hrs: Breakfast - Tea

09:30 Hrs: @ Harihareshwar by crossing Veshvi - Bagmandala creek by ferry
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Harihareshwar Temple visitVisit 2 Harihareshwar Beach
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13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Harihareshwar ( Veg/Non-Veg to be borne by participant as per choice)

15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai

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We will be in mumbai around 21:00 hrs ( thats - subjective)

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The Estimated expenditure for Tour is about Rs. 2000 / - per head.
This includes  Borivali 2 Borivali transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses except Sunday Lunch, and accommodation charges.

NOTE- Children between 4 - 9 Yrs will b charged as Rs 1500/- per head 

Children between 0-4 yrs NIL (if Seat is not offered)

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Seats will be first come 1st basis ... Deposit  Rs 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) advance on following A/c ...

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: - 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: - Thursday 13^th Mar 2014, 5 pm

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VIMP NOTES :: For PUNE PARTICIPANTS, we can hire a private vehicle as well if we get minimum 6 participants for the Trip.

The cost remains the same as Rs 2000/- per head

The Departure time wud be 11:00 pm on friday 21 Mar 2014 from SWARGATE Bus Depo.

Other Itinerary details same as for Mumbai Participants

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Note: - 

1) Emergence of Hatchlings of turtles is a natural process. So cannot give guarantee of emerging possibility of turtles on the mentioned dates.

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Things To Carry:-
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A Torch with spare battery ( a must)

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Sleeping Bag, Mat (a must)

Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc

Good trekking shoes,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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A haversack to put all these things

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For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836

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Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: 1 day trip to Induri / Sangramdurg Forts & A Tribute Visit 2 Vadu-Tulapur on Sunday 30 March 2014

March 11, 2014, 9:38 am

≫ Next: SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trek to Padamdurg (Kasa Fort) on Sunday 6 April 2014

≪ Previous: SHIKHAR VEDH :: ' Turtle Festival Tour' to Velas on 22-23rd March 2014

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Dear All,

 

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a one day trip to Induri Fort / Sangramdurg & A Tribute Visit 2 Vadu-Tulapur, on Sunday 30 March 2014

Brief Introduction about Induri / Sangramdurg: -

Height: ~ 1750 ft

Type: Land Fort
Grade:  simple
Location: Talegaon / Chakan

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Induri Fort is situated in Talegaon-Dabadhe village. The "Induri Fort" was built by Sarsenapati Khanderao Yesajirao Dabhade in 1720-21. The fort also had a mint (Coin) in it. The temple of Goddess Kadjai is also in the fort. Fort has around 9-10 bastions, Entrance door, Rooms with different types of carvings. The Goddess was got in the Sarsenapati Dabhade Family by Ambikabaisaheb (d/o Shitole Family of Patas) after her marriage to Sarsenapati Yashwantrao Dabhade Ist}

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Sangram Durg is situated at Chakan, Pune. It is a land fort. Firangoji Narsala was a renowned Maratha warrior and military leader in the army of Shivaji Maharaj. He is famous for his defence of this fort against a Mughal army led by Shayeste Khan in 1660. Firangoji was a 'Killedar' (garrison commander) of this fort in Chakan (Pune). When Shayeste Khan invaded Pune with a lakh of soldiers, he selected Sangram Durga as the first target. He attacked the fort with 10,000 soldiers. Firangoji Narsala was prepared for this attack, however, even though he had only 200 soldiers. Just before this attack Shivaji had asked his commander to leave the fort. However, Firangoji decided not to abandon the fort and instead started a fierce guerrilla war against the Mughals and defended the fort in this way for almost two months.  Chakan Fort is situated in Chakan on National Highway 50. The last Maratha – British war took place here. The fort is in a ruined state now.

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A Tribute visit at Vadu - Tulapur :

 जगावे कसे ह्याचा आदर्श घालून देते शिवचरित्र आणि मृत्यूचा आदर्श देई शंभूचरित्र ...

A article for the same is here

 

फाल्गुन अमावस्या - छत्रपति संभाजी महाराज पुण्यतिथी
उद्या पाडवा. हिंदुं नववर्ष दिन. उद्याच्या दिवशी हिंदु घरोघरी गुढ्या उभारतात. त्याची 'याद' मनात ठेऊन औरंगजेबाने आजची संध्याकाळ निवडली होती. की उद्या पहाटे या हिंदुंना - काफरांना त्यांच्या प्राणाहून प्रिय असणार्‍या राजाच्या मस्तकाचीच गुढी - भाल्यावर टांगवून मिरवून दाखवू.

बहादुरगडावर (मौजे पेडगाव, ता.श्रीगोंदा) संभाजी महाराजांची धिंड काढलेली होती. एका बोडख्या घाणेरड्या उंटावर संभाजी महाराजांना व कवि कलशांना उलटे बसवले होते. साखळदंडाने बांधलेले. त्या दोघांच्या अंगावर विदुशकासारखे झिरमिळ्यांचे चट्ट्यापट्टयाचे कपडे चढवलेले होते. गळ्यातील शिवरायांनी चढवलेली कवड्याची माळ उतरवून गुरांनाही सहन होणार नाही अशी काथ्याची पेंढी बांधलेली होती. दोघांच्याही डोक्यावर एखाद्या अट्टल गुन्हेगारांना बांधाव्यात अशा, कुराणमध्ये सांगितलेल्या आदेशानूसार इराणी लाकडी टोप्या बसवलेल्या होत्या. त्याच प्रमाणे 'तख्तेकुलाह' म्हणजे लाकडी फळ्यांचा खोडा मानेवर ठेऊन त्याला दोन्ही हात बांधलेले होते. त्या खोड्याला घुंगरे बांधलेली होती अन् त्यावर छोटी छोटी निशाणे चितारलेली होती.

अशी ती धिंड मोगली फौजेमधून काढलेली होती. मोगलांमध्ये ईदपेक्षाही उत्साहाचे वातावरण होते. दुतर्फा फौजेतील सैनीक महाराजांवर व कवी कलशांवर दगडे भिरकावीत होते. त्यांना भाल्याने टोचीत होते. त्यांचे नगारे वाजत होते, कर्णे थरारत होते. बारा ईमामांचे झेंडे फडकत होते. रायगडचा राजा, महाराजांचा व जीजाआऊचा शंभूबाळ आज रांडा पोरांच्या विटंबनेचा विषय झालेला होता.

पुढे औरंगजेबाने आपला मुक्काम तुळापूर येथे हालवला. इथे तुळापूरच्या संगमावर त्याला हिंदू राजास हलाल करावयाचे होते. संभाजी महाराजांची तेजस्वी नेत्रकमले काढण्यासाठी हशम सरसावले. रांजणातून रवी जशी फिरवावी, तशा त्या तप्त - लालजर्द सळया शंभू राजांच्या डोळ्यातून फिरल्या. चर्र चर्र आवाज करीत चर्येवरील कातडी होरपळून गेली. सारी छावणी थरारली पण संभाजी महाराजांच्या मुखातून आक्रोशाची लकेरही उमटली नाही. यामुळे औरंगजेबाचा पारा मात्र जास्तच चढला. कवि कलशाचेही डोळे काढण्यात आले.
बलिष्ठ शरीर यष्टीचा एक पठाण कविराजांच्या छातीवर बसला. दोघांनी त्यांचे पाय उसाचे कांडे पिळगटावे तसे मागे खेचले. दोघांनी आपल्या राकट हातांनी कविराजांची मुंडी धरली. त्या पठाणाने कविराजांच्या जबड्यात हात घातला. कविराजांचे मुख रक्ताने भरून गेले. त्या धटींगणाने कविराजांची जीभ हाताने बाहेर खसकन खेचली. एकाने ती वीतभर लांब बाहेर आलेली जीभ कट्यारीने खचकन छाटली. कविराजांच्या तोंडातून रक्ताचा डोंब उबळला. संभाजी महाराजांचीही जीव्हा अशीच छाटली गेली. पहाणार्‍यांचेही डोळे पांढरे पडले. असूरी आनंदाने आवघी छावणी गर्जत होती.
कवी कलशांवर होणारे अत्याचार ही जणू संभाजी महाराजांवर होणार्‍या अत्याचारांची रंगीत तालीमच असायची. संध्याकाळ झाली. शंभू महादेव खांबास घट्ट बांधून ठेवलेले होते. स्वाभीमानाने तळपत झळकणार्‍या तेजस्वी योग्यासारखे. ज्यांच्या तेजाने शेशही डळमळून जावा अशा तेजस्वी श्रीकृष्णासारखे. अविचल. अभेद्य ! आभाळात अभिमानाने मस्तक उंचावून बाणेदारपणे उभे असलेल्या रायगडाच्या टकमक टोकासारखे.
दोन दैत्य पुढे सरसावले. एकाने पाठीच्या वरच्या मणक्यापासून आणि दुसर्‍याने समोरून गळ्यापासून शंभूराजांच्या अंगात वाघनख्या घुसवल्या. त्या राक्षसांना जोर चढावा म्हणून कुराणातील आयते वाचले जात होते. रण वाद्यांचा दणदणाट होत होता. "दीन दीन" "अल्लाहो अकबर" च्या घोषात राजांची त्वचा डाळिंबाच्या टरफला सारखी सोलली जात होती. जास्वंदीसारखा लाल बुंद देह यातनांनी तळमळत होता. रक्ता मासाच्या चिंध्या होत होत्या. संपूर्ण देहाची चाळणी झाल्यावर मग फरशा व खांडे पेलत दोन गाझी (धर्मेवीर) पुढे आले. त्या दोघांचेही हात पाय असे अवयव एक एक करून तोडून टाकले. एकाने खांड्याचे धारधार पाते संभाजी राजांच्या मानेत घुसवले. व हळू हळू कुराणातील आज्ञेप्रमाणे 'हलाल' करीत शिर चिरत धडावेगळे केले !!!

स्वातंत्र्य सुर्या आता तरी प्रसन्न हो. हिंदु धर्माच्या रक्षणार्थ एक तेजस्वी राजा आज स्वातंत्र्य देवतेच्या वेदीवर आपली आहूती देत आहे. आता तरी प्रसन्न हो.....!!!

शंभूराजे आम्हाला माफ करा. ज्या धर्माच्या रक्षणार्थ तुम्ही स्वतःचे प्राण वेचलेत त्याच धर्मातील अभागे आम्ही, तुमच्या स्मरणार्थ वढू तुळापूरास जात नाही. तिथे तुमचे स्मरण करून २ साधी फुलेही वाहात नाही.

उलट आमच्यातीलच काही हिंदु तुमच्या नावाचा दुरूपयोग राजकारणात करून त्यावर आपली पोळी भाजत आहेत. ज्या धर्मासाठी आपण बलीदान केलेत त्या धर्मा विरोधात काम करीत आहेत. आणि आम्ही आभागे हे सर्व निमूट पणे पाहात आहोत. आम्हाला क्षमा करा. आम्हाला नर्कातही जागा मिळणार नाही....आम्हाला क्षमा करा.

Itinerary of the trip: 

Sunday 30 March, 2014

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Meeting Point : 05:50 am Pritam Hotel , Dadar (East)

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06:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by private vehicle

08:30 Hrs : Breakfast-tea @ Hotel on highway

10:30 Hrs: @ Induri Fort

Induri Fort Exploration

12:00 Hrs: Move 2 CHakan (Sangramdurg fort)

12:30 Hrs: @ Chakan

Sangramdurg Exploration

14:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Hotel - to b borne by participants

15:30 Hrs: @ Vadu - Chatrapti Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi place - (Mantagni Dilela Thikan)

16:30 Hrs: @ Tulapur - Famous historical place Chatrapti Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi  - (Vadh Jhalele thikan)

17:30 Hrs: Return journey starts 2 Mumbai 

Refreshments on the way

We will be in mumbai around 21:30 hrs ( thats - subjective)

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Memories in form of snaps from previous  trip

Sannkalp Shrivastav : -

https://plus.google.com/photos/111824097481318544223/albums/5591680843658394305?banner=pwa&authkey=CPnLxtaT9sPHPQ

For Induri Fort pics see below link

https://picasaweb.google.com/prasadpardeshi23/InduriFort#

For Sangramdurg (CHakan fort)  pics see below link

https://picasaweb.google.com/prasadpardeshi23/ChakanFortAKASangramdurg#

For Tulapur pics see below link

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/jagdishlove/Mahad_Dehu_Tulapur#

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The Estimated cost for the tour is  Rs. 800 / - per head
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This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), 2 Refreshments and Shikhar Vedh charges .

Seats will be first come 1st basis ... Deposit the full amount on following A/c ...

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: - 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: - Thursday 27th March 2014, 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Good trekking shoes / Floaters 

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09869369836 / 09702121373

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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

SHIKHAR VEDH :: Trek to Padamdurg (Kasa Fort) on Sunday 6 April 2014

March 11, 2014, 4:26 pm

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Dear All,

We @ शिखर वेध has arranged a one day trip to Padamdurg (KASA FORT) on Sunday 6 April 2014

Padmadurg, also known as Kasa fort, is a fort in Maharashtra, India. It was built by the great Maratha ruler King Shivaji to the northwest of the fort Janjira. It was built mainly to conquer the fort Janjira, although it is not as big as Janjira. Due to incomplete construction, and bombardment from Janjira during its construction, only ruins of the Padmadurg fort remain.

It looks great from Janjira. When Shivaji the Great decided o take on the Siddis of Janjira, his admiral, Daulat Khan, built this fort on an island next to Janjira. The rock, on which the fort was built, was called Kasa and the fort was named Padmadurg. The fort has six bastions, some of them devastated by gun attack from the famous ‘kalal bangdi’ gun in Janjira. Kasa was soon overpowered by Siddis and used as a Jail.

Itinerary of the trip: 

Saturday 5th April 2014
Meeting Point : 11:00 pm Pritam Hotel , Dadar (East)

06:00 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by private vehicle

Sunday 6th April 2014
04:00 Hrs : Arrival at Rajpuri Base village of Padma durg 
06:30 Hrs : Breakfast - tea time
07:30 Hrs : Departure for Padma Durga (Kasa Fort)
08:00 Hrs : Arrival on Padma Durga
 Padmadurg fort exploration - 4 Hrs
Lunch Time
15: 00 Hrs : @ Rajapuri Base Village
Fun Time @ Beach
17:30 Hrs : Departure for Dadar 

Refreshments on the way

We will be in mumbai around 21:30 hrs ( thats - subjective)

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 The Estimated cost for the tour is  Rs. 1100 / - per head
This includes Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Boat/Ferry Charges, Food Expenses - 2 Refreshments, Lunch and Shikhar Vedh charges .

Seats will be first come 1st basis ... Deposit Rs 600/- per head (Non-refundable) as advance amount on following A/c ...

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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL

ICICI Bank A/c No.: - 026801521464

Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Last date for registration: - Thursday 27th March 2014, 5 pm

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Things To Carry:-.
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Good trekking shoes / Floaters 

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
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A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on

Jagdish Patil (O): 09869369836 / 09702121373

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Also join us @
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shikharvedh/

Website: http://shikharvedh.org/

"Wild Rangers" Tour to Velas Turtle Festival 29-30 March 2014 (28th Mar night travel)

March 12, 2014, 9:58 am

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We at Wild Rangers arranged tour to Velas Turtle Festival,  Bankot Fort, Harihareshwar Beach

Velas Turtle Festival 2014
Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, in joint collaboration with the Forest Department, Ratnagiri, Kasav Mitra Mandal Velas and the Velas Gram Panchayat is organising Turtle Festival. The event will be held until the emergence of hatchlings continues. The erratic climatic conditions, including the late onset of winter, have made it difficult to predict the exact dates on which the turtle hatchlings will emerge. Hence, tourists should check the website or the facebook page to get the latest updates on the dates of emergence before visiting. The sites will be updated twice daily. Once the hatchlings begin emerging from the nests, they do so for the subsequent two days, on which they may be viewed.

Bankot
This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. Although a very beautiful fort dotting the coastline of the Konkan strip, the fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot (from the name of nearby village) is not a destination thronged by the tourists. There are couple of reasons attributable to its secluded status. One is that there is very little awareness and historical significance associated with Bankot and other is absence of any major township in the nearby areas contributing to lack of quality accommodation facilities. However, there is no denying that Bankot is a very beautiful fort and surely worth a visit.

Harihareshwar
One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual arena of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggest is an abode of Lord Shiva.

Journey Details:
 
Friday, 28th Mar 2014
Pick up Points 

10:30 pm - Thane stn east
11:00 pm - Kalwa, Bridge
11:15 pm - Airoli, Simens Comp


Saturday, 29th Mar 2014
05:30 am - Reach Velas, Get Fresh
06:30 am - Visit Velas Beach
08:30 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - Reach Bankot and Explore the Fort
01:00 pm - Lunch at Velas, rest after lunch (Veg meal)
04:30 pm - Visit Velas beach
08:00 pm - Dinner (Veg Meal)

Sunday, 30th  Mar 2014
05:00 am - Wake up
06:00 am - Visit Velas Beach
08:00 am - Breakfast
09:15 am - Leave for Harihareshwar
11:00 am - Reach Harihareshwar, Visit Temple & beach
12:30 pm - Start the return journey
02:00 pm - Lunch on the way
07:00 pm - Reach Thane stn 

Things to be carried:
A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs),
Torch With Extra Battery (Must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Cap
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes, carry extra pair of shoes or floaters if possible
A haversack to put all these things

FeesRs. 2100/- Per Person 
Includes travel by private transport(From Thane to Thane), all breakfast, 3 meals, evening refreshments and accommodation.


Registration and Payment Details:
Please Register or give your conformation before 24 Mar 2014
For Registration one needs to deposit full payment of amount Rs 2100/- per person in the account details given below. You need call and confirm Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact or mail your details.

Bank Account Details:
A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: - 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)


For further information and registrations call: -
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nikhil:   9820432576
Prashik: 9987036106
Mayyur: 9029462658

All our treks and Tours are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us.
Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund. Respect the Heritage. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.The Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members.No Arguments will be entertained.


Regards,
Team Wild Rangers
GO WILD GO GREEN

TREK TO SHIVNERI ON 13TH APRIL 2014

March 12, 2014, 4:51 pm

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!! 13th April 2014 !!

Short Info 

Birthplace of A Great Warrior…

This fort has lot to tell.  A glorious history, amazing geography and scenic view.  Shivneri, a birth place of Chhatrapati Shivaji (1630), is located at a distance of around 3 km from Junnar (125 km from Pune). Shahaji, father of Shivaji kept his wife Jijabai in this fort during her pregnancy, as the fort was unique and difficult to reach. It is easier to reach the fort by the normal road than to climb from the hills. One has to get through 7 doors before reaching the actual fort. This fort is a very big structure with a very good height. The old and beautiful ‘Devi Shivai’ temple is on the way. Shivaji was taken from the name of this goddess. Shivaji spent his childhood on this fort. Shivaji Maharaj acquired all the skills and training on this fort which they used while establishing Swarajya. He learnt the early lessons of Swarajya on this fort.

 

Duration of the Outing: 1 Night / 1 Day

Dates: 13th April 2014

Highlights of Outing:

1. Shivneri Fort (Birth place of Shivaji Maharaj)
2. Lenyadri Caves
3. Malshej Ghat
4. Rural life in western ghats

Difficulty Level : Easy

Outing Schedule:

Day-1    Overnight journey towards Junnar. (From Dadar)

Day-2    Early morning arrival at Junnar, fresh up and breakfast. Post breakfast start climbing Shivenri fort. explore fort till afternoon. descend and move towards Lenyadri ( One of the  famous Ashtavinayak Ganesh Temple). Post lunch visit Lenyadri caves. Evening proceed back towards Mumbai. En route enjoy the breathtaking view of Malshej Ghat. Late evening arrival at Mumbai.

Enrolment Fees:   Rs.900/- per person

Includes:

•    Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by luxury Bus
•    Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea with snacks
•    Sightseeing as per the schedule
•    Expertise and Guide charges
•    All taxes

Note:    Junnar is a small village in a remote place so we don’t get any kind of shop there, as well as we don’t give any luxurious services there. You will purely get a chance to experience the rural tourism and that’s the USP of this tour.

 

For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.900/- per person as the tour cost in following Account:

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

For Registration mail us at mumbaitravellers@gmail.com

Or call us on 8692033777 / 7506373736 

Regards,

Mumbai Travellers
unique journeys…unique people… 
www.mumbaitravellers.com

 

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स्पंदन भ्रमंती :: Velas Turtle Festival-2014 on 22 to 23 March 2014 (Batch-II).

March 13, 2014, 7:29 pm

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स्पंदनभ्रमंती ::Velas Turtle Festival-2014 on 22 to 23 March 2014 (Batch-II).

District: Ratnagiri

Type : Nature Trail / Eco Tour

Grade: Very Easy

Duration : 2 Nights/days

Mode of Transport : Private Vehicle
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The places that we will be visiting during outing are:

1.     Velas Beach

2.    Bankot Fort

3.    Harihareshwar Temple & Beach

4.    Pali Ballaleshwar Temple (One of the Ashtavinayak Ganesh)

About Velas Turtle Festival:

Velas is a small coastal village in Rathnagiri District of Maharashtra. Olive Ridleys are the smallest of the sea turtles and they got their name because of their olive coloured shells. Though these are the most abundant species of turtles in any ocean, they are yet classified as endangered species. Often people kill these turtles for their shells, meat and mostly for the eggs. People belonging to the shores where these turtles hatch their eggs, call the phenomenon as “Arribada”.

“Arribada” is the process of Olive Ridleys gathering along the seashores in thousands, to lay eggs and hatch them. There are some famous places where millions of Olive Ridleys participate in Arribada along the shores of Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. One such place is ‘Velas beach’ and a couple of other villages where the beach stretches. The Olive Ridleys migrate across thousands of kilometers to lay eggs on these shores every year. About 20 – 60 nests are found every year onshore Velas beach.

Velas Turtle Festival is an event organized by two non-profit NGO called ‘Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra’ and ‘Kasav Mitra Mandal’. People, local and visitors, gather together along the shores when the eggs laid by the adult female Oliver Ridleys hatch. The above NGOs have joined hands with Forest Department and Marine Turtle Conservation centre of the state to preserve the eggs from becoming preys to birds, small animals, crabs, snakes, etc. After guarding them till a reporting of an egg hatching occurs, people gather at this beach to take the young turtles in their hands and leave it in the sea water. This extra-ordinary event is called as “Velas Turtle Festival”.

Velas is also known for the birth place of Nana Phadnavis, a great Indian diplomat.

Bankot Sea Fort :

Bankot stands at the mouth of Bankot creek, where Savitri river (originating from Mahabaleshwar) meets the Arabian Sea. Bankot creek was a major sea trade route, and the ancient caves of Dasgaon and Mandangad are the evidence of the same. Bankot fort is also known as Himmatgad & Victoria Fort.

Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

Harihareshwar:

Surrounded by four holy hills Harihar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri Harihareshwar is a region in Konkan which is amazingly beautiful with hills playing the perfect foil for long stretch of pristine beach. The Harihareshwar temple built in the 16th century with the deities of Vishnu Brahma and Shiva is the primary attraction in Harihareshwar along with beautiful stretch of beach.

Tentative Itinerary of the event will be as follows :

Day 1, Friday, 21 March 2014

Meeting time and place: 10.45 PM @ Dadar East Nr. Swami Narayan Temple
11.00 PM @ Travel to Velas

Day 2, Saturday, 22 March 2014

Morning Session:

Early morning arrival at Velas, freshen up

Move to nesting site at Velas beach at 0700 hrs.

Return to Villagers home, refreshment

Visit Bankot Fort at 1100 hrs.

Typical Konkani Lunch at 1300 hrs.

Afternoon Session

Rest time or play indoor games like cards, business, etc.

Evening Session

Move to Velas Beach, nesting site at 1700 hrs.

Dinner at 2100 hrs

Night walk on sea shore.

Day 3, Sundday, 23 March 2014

Wake up early morning

Velas beach, nesting site at 0700 hrs.

Back to house, break fast.

Start for Harihareshwar at 1100 hrs

Harihareshwar temple & beach visit at 1200 hrs.

Lunch at 1330 hrs.

Return to Mumbai, enroute Ballaleshwar Temple Visit

Reach Dadar by 2100 hrs (Time is subjective)

Contribution: Contribution for the tour is Rs. 2000/- (For the age 15 & above) & Rs.1500/-(For the age 5 to 14)                                 

Includes:

1)   Transportation from Dadar to Dadar by private Non-AC Vehicle.

2)   All Veg. lunch & breakfast.

3)   Turtle festival entry charges.

4)   Accommodation in typical Konkani villager’s house.

5)   Ferryboat Charges.

Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 1000/- for bus & accommodation booking . … Deposit the amount in the following account.

Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse

Bank: Andhra Bank

A/c Type: Savings Bank

A/c No: 079110011012121

IFSC Code: ANDB0000791

Imp Note: -

Emergence of Hatchlings of turtles is a natural process. So cannot give guarantee of emerging possibility of turtles on the mentioned dates.

Things to carry:

Good trekking shoes,

Torch with spare battery ( a must)
 A Water Bottle (2 Ltrs) (a must)
Sleeping Bag, Mat (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc

Note:

1)   Registration through phone calls only

2)   Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.

For confirmation please contact

Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241

Kavish Sukhthankar: 9820330615

Join us @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/156590737807072/

Trek O Phy : Photography Tour to Bijapur-Badami- Aihole- Pattadakal on 11-13 April 2014

March 14, 2014, 2:01 am

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Dear Friends,

We at Trek O Phy, invite you for over a weekend Photography tour  to Bijapur – Badami – Aihole - Pattadakal to witness India’s finest examples of architectures on 11-13 April 2014. 

About the Destinations : 

Bijapur :  A fascinating open-air museum dating back to the Deccan’s Islamic era, dusty Bijapur tells a glorious tale dating back some 600 years. Blessed with a heap of mosques, mausoleums, palaces and fortifications, it was the capital of the Adil Shahi from 1489 to 1686, and one of the five splinter states formed after the Islamic Bahmani kingdom broken up in 1482. 

Badami : Once the capital of the mighty Chalukya empire. Today Badami is famous for its magnificent rock-cut cave temples and red sandstone cliffs that resemble the Wild West. While the dusty main road is an eyesore that will have you wanting to get the hell out of there, its backstreets are a lovely area to explore with old houses, carved wooden doorways. An occasional Chalukyan ruin and flocks of curious kids.

Aihole : Some 100 temples, built between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, speck the ancient Chalukyan Regional Capital of Aihole (ay-ho-leh). 
However, are either in ruins or engulfed by the modern village. Aihole documents the embryonic stage of South Indian Hindu architecture, from the earliest simple shrines, such as the most ancient Ladkhan Temple, to the later and more complex buildings, such as the Meguti Temple.The most impressive of them all is the 7th-century Durga Temple, notable for its semicircular apse (inspired by Buddhist architecture) and the remains of the curvilinear sikhara (temple spire). The interiors house intricate stone carvings. The small museum behind the temple contains further examples of Chalukyan sculpture.

Pattadakal : A secondary capital of the Badami Chalukyas. Pattadakal is known for its group of temples, which are collectively a World Heritage Site. Barring a few temples that date back to the 3rd century AD, most others in the group were built during the 7th and 8th centuries AD. Historians believe Pattadakal served as an important trial ground for the development of South Indian temple architecture. 

Two main types of temple towers were tried out here. Curvilinear towers top the Kadasiddeshwra, Jambulinga and Galaganatha temples, while square roofs and receding tiers are used in the Mallikarjuna, Sangameshwara and Virupaksha temples.
The main Virupaksha Temple is a massive structure, its columns covered with intricate carvings depicting episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. A giant stone sculpture of Nandi sits to the temple’s east. The Mallikarjuna Temple, next to the Virupaksha Temple, is almost identical in design. About 500m south of the main enclosure is the Jain Papanatha Temple, its entrance flanked by elephant sculptures.

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Detailed Plan:

Thursday - 10/03/2014  
16:30 - Departure for Bijapur.

Friday - 11/03/2014 
09:00 – 10:00 – Reaching at Bijapur & Breakfast.
10:00 – 14:00 – Visit to Gol Gumbaz & Ibrahim Roza.
14:00 – 15:00 - Lunch Break & Proceed to Badami.
17:00 – 19:00 – Bhotnaath Temple Complex. Night Halt at Badami.

Saturday - 12/03/2014 
07:00 – 08:00 – Wakeup, freshen up, Breakfast.
08:00 – 13:00 – Visit to The Pattadakal World Heritage Site.
13:00-14:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 – Visit to Aihole- Cultural capital of the early Chalukyas.
18:00 – 20:00 – Rest (Dinner), N/H at Badami

Sunday - 13/03/2014
07:00 – 08:00 – Wakeup, freshen up, Breakfast.
08:00 – 13:00 –  Badami Caves and Badami fort.
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch & Return Journey to Mumbai.
(Reaching mumbai early morning on Monday i.e. 14/03/14).
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Charges : Rs. 5500/- per Member

Charges includes - 
- Transport From Mumbai to Base & return by bus (Sleeper coach)
- All internal transport by privet vehicle
- Stay (on sharing basis)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea & Dinner on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- All Entry, Guide charges & Expertise.

 Charges does not includes -
- Cold drinks &  packaged drinking water
- Anything other than mentioned above in charges includes 
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Contact for Enquiry & Booking :

Amol Joshi –      0-9969963430/ 0-9821562075

Rugved Khatu - 0-9890827655

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Visit us - www.trekophy.com

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Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.

Payment details:

Note : One has to pay full amount as advance for register for this event 

Participant can handover the cast to person in co-ordination if Trek O Phy team or can transfer directly into the following bank account . (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)

SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).

IFS Code : SBIN0000374

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THINGS TO CARRY-
*Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. A haversack to put in all the things 
2. Extra set cloths,Towel/ napkin.
3. Water (2 ltr minimum).
4 .Cap / Gog / Camera (optional).

5. Personal small medical kit. (if u require usually/Optional)
6. TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
7. Other things as per choice.

Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.

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TADOBA WILDLIFE SAFARI ON MAY AND JUNE WITH MUMBAI TRAVELLERS

March 14, 2014, 6:15 am

≫ Next: LONAR CRATER EXPLORATION ON 21ST JUNE 2014

≪ Previous: Trek O Phy : Photography Tour to Bijapur-Badami- Aihole- Pattadakal on 11-13 April 2014

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!!May – June Batches 2014 !!

Tiger Nahi dekha to Kya Dekha !!!

Short Info:

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the pristine and unique eco-system situated in the Chandrapur district of the Maharashtra State of India. The Reserve contains some of the best of forest tracks and endowed with rich biodiversity. It is famous for its natural heritage. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the second Tiger Reserve in the State. 

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve was created in 1995. The area of the Reserve is 625.40 sq. km. This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of 116.55 sq. km. and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of 508.85 sq. km. The Reserve is constituted with 577.96 sq. km. Reserve Forest, 32.51 sq. km. Protected Forest and 14.93 sq. km. other areas. 

Type: Wildlife Safari (Photography Special)

Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights

Cost: Rs.9000/- Per Person

For Registered Members: Rs.8750/- Per Person

DATES : 

May 2014 Batch : 11-12-13 May    /   30 May to 1 June  (Friday – Saturday – Sunday Batch)

June 2014 Batch : 8-9-10 June

Schedule:

Day 0 : Leave for Chandrapur  by Sewagram Express, Trn No.12139 at 3:00 pm from CSTM

Day 1 : Reach Chandrapur Junction by 10:00 am. Reach MTDC Resort by 11:30 pm. Check In and Lunch. After Lunch Leave for 1st Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner and then Rest.

Day 2  : Early Morning Have Breakfast and Leave for 2nd Jungle Safari. Back for Lunch. After Lunch Leave for 3rd Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner. Post Dinner Experience Sharing Session. Rest.

Day 3 : Early Morning Leave For Wildlife Safari in Buffer Zone and Bird Watching Trail. Check Out. Lunch and Post Lunch Leave For Chandrapur. Leave Back for Mumbai by Sewagram Express 12140 at 6.00 pm.

Reach home day : Reach Mumbai by 12:00 pm at CSTM.

 

 

Inclusions:

1. Pickup and Drop from Chandrapur- Chandrapur by AC car
2. Accommodation at Tadoba MTDC Resort or similar on Triple Sharing Basis in AC Rooms
3. All Meals from Chandrapur-Chandrapur
4. 3 Tiger Safaris in Core Zone
5. 1 Buffer Zone Safari & Bird watching Session
6. All forest permissions and Camera Charges (Excluding your lens surcharge as per the latest guidelines)

Those who wish to save on the travel time, can fly to and fro Nagpur else take Express trains To and Fro Nagpur in order to save 2 working days. 

Note :

Gypsy on 2/3/4 sharing basis available (for better photography opportunity) on request.

Accommodation on twin sharing available on request. 

Accommodation on higher category resort available on request. 

(Nominal charges to be paid by participant as applicable)

Exclusions:

1. Train Tickets From Mumbai- Chandrapur and Return.
2. Meals During Train Journey.
3. Any Other Expense other than mentioned above.

For advance booking you need to deposit Rs. 6000/- as advance amount in following Account :

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE : ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

For Registrations mail us at mumbaitravellers@gmail.com

OR

Call us at 8692055777 / 8692022777

Regards,

Mumbai Travellers
unique journeys…unique people… 
www.mumbaitravellers.com

8692022777 / 8692033777 / 8692055777

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LONAR CRATER EXPLORATION ON 21ST JUNE 2014

March 14, 2014, 7:10 am

≫ Next: Proboscis Training & Adventures FIRST 600' Rappelling camp on 29th and 30th March 2014

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!! 21st June 2014 !!

Ecotour and Parikrama trek to world’s 3rd largest crater with a popular researcher and author.

Short Info : 

Lonar is an extremely beautiful place. The place also has an importance of its own as it is has the only lake in India that is created out of hypervelocity meteorite impact. The crater that is formed because of the impact is the third largest crater lake in the world. Geological studies have revealed that the lake is more than 40, 000 years old.

The place is important not just for its crater lake, it is important also for its wonderful temples. Today, however, nothing but the ruins of the temple remains. The village around the crater is abound with legend of Lonar. You can also see numerous peafowls that has made the crater their home. You will also find lots of migratory birds.

Duration: 1 Night / 2 Days

Date: 21-22 June 2014

Type of Outing: Geology-History-Culture-Nature Exploration 

Difficulty Level : Simple

Schedule:

Night Departure to Jalna by Devgiri express on Friday night at 9.05 pm (CST timing)

Day-1: Saturday : Early Morning 5 am reach Jalna railway station. After a cup of hot tea, head towards Lonar by Private / Public transport.

Breakfast on reaching Lonar, check in hotel.

Know each-other session and briefing about the greatness of Lonar crater by famous researcher and author Mr. Bugdane. Rest for a while.

Post lunch start with the legendary Parikrama trek to Asia’s largest crater. Enjoy the combination of shining sun rays, blue-green water, lush greenery around lake and the hide n seek of clouds in the sky. Finish Parikrama in about 4 Hrs

Evening refreshment & discussion session

Camp fire at night. Lights off for a tight sleep.

Day-2: Sunday : After breakfast enjoy birdwatching and photography in nearby location. Check out hotel (We will be retaining one room for our luggage) Explore the nearby temples and cultural heritage of Lonar. Post lunch visit to remaining sight seeing places. 

 Leave from Lonar by 5 pm and reach Jalna by 7 pm. Board Nandigram Express at 8.15 pm from Jalna and reach Mumbai by 5.40 am (CST timing)

Tour concludes

Cost: Rs. 3500/- per person (LIMITED  SEATS ONLY)

Includes:

1. A popular book on LONAR CRATER by Mr. Bugdane (Reseacher and Authour)
2. Transportation from  Mumbai to Mumbai by Train – Sleeper 
3. Surface transfers by private vehicle
4. All Veg Meals (i.e. 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch and 1 Dinner)
5. Accommodation on 3/4 sharing basis in hotel 
6. Guide and Expertise charges

Excludes :

1. Charges for up-gradation to AC train tickets
2. Charges for up-gradation to Twin sharing accommodation
3. Last Day Dinner Charges

Note : Book your seats well in advance to get confirmed train tickets.

For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.3500/- as advance amount in following Account:

NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

To enroll for this Outing please email us on : mumbaitravellers@gmail.com

 

OR

 

Call on 8692033777 / 8692055777

 

Regards,

Mumbai Travellers
unique journeys…unique people… 
www.mumbaitravellers.com

8692022777 / 8692033777 / 8692055777

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Facebook Profile : https://www.facebook.com/mumbai.traveller

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Proboscis Training & Adventures FIRST 600' Rappelling camp on 29th and 30th March 2014

March 15, 2014, 6:04 pm

≫ Next: TREKINCREDIBLE's night trek to Rajmachi on 22-23rd March

≪ Previous: LONAR CRATER EXPLORATION ON 21ST JUNE 2014

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Hi friends,

Proboscis Training & Adventures organizing FIRST 600' Rappelling camp on 29th and 30th March 2014 at MTDC Waterfall. Recently we explored this beautiful valley on 2nd March 2014

Batch I : 29 March for Pune participants (leave on 28th night)
Batch II : 30 March for Mumbai participants (leave on 29th night)

Camp duration : One day

Camp fee : Rs 1850/=
Camp fee includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, equipment, expertise & high risk individual accidental insurance.
Booking amount : Rs 500/=

Age limit : above 14 years

For more information, pl send mail to : arunpsawant@gmail.com, shantanusavrekar@gmail.com,

To see photographs :
https://www.facebook.com/arunpsawant/media_set?set=a.10153903153000554.1073741849.822590553&type=1

For Inquiry & Bookings - 08886009696 ( Monday to Saturday, Time 10 A.M To 8 P.M)
Registered Office
Every Day - 10 A.M to 9 P.M

Proboscis Training & Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
A-6, Suyash Shopping Centre
Near Apna Bazar, Film City Road
Goregaon(East), Mumbai - 400065
Phone/Fax: 91-22-28422006

Shantanu Savrekar
Director, Marketing
Mobile: +91-9966784111
Email: shantanusavrekar@gmail.com

Arun Sawant
Director, Operations
Mobile: +91-9869474343
Email: arunpsawant@gmail.com

TREKINCREDIBLE's night trek to Rajmachi on 22-23rd March

March 18, 2014, 6:34 pm

≫ Next: 300 ft Dukes Nose Rappelling And Traversing with Aquarius Peak Adventure on 06th April,Sunday2014

≪ Previous: Proboscis Training & Adventures FIRST 600' Rappelling camp on 29th and 30th March 2014

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Details of trek:
Mar22-10.00 pm-Assemble at  Dadar/Vashi.Catch ST bus for Lonavala
March23-1.00 am-Reach Lonavala.Take local transport for Tungarli
1.30 am-Reach Tungarli.Start trek
6.00 am-Reach Rajmachi
7.00 am-After resting have breakfast proceed to the forts Srivardhan and Manranjan
10.00 am-Start descending from Rajmachi towards Kondivade
12.30 pm-Reach Kondivade.Have food and proceed to Karjat by local transport
2.30 pm-Catch local train for Mumbai

Timings may vary according to conditions

Grade-Easy

Trek fees-Rs.600

Kindly register by Friday,21st March.

Things To be Carried Along with:

● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has hands free while walking.
● Towel/Napkins,Extra pair of clothes.A jacket in case it is cold at night.
● Good footwear.(with grip,preferably Shoes)
● Torch (Compulsory).
● Some ready to eat food.Lunch will be provided on Sunday 23 rd March
● Water bottle 2 Litres.
● Polythene bag for your garbage. (No plastic littering on the way or in mountains)
● Medicine those if you require usually.
● 2-3 bunch of News-papers.


* Drinking alcohol and smoking strictly not allowed.
* Please avoid wearing jeans which could trouble you while climbing, Prefer track pants.
* We do take utmost care of every member of the group during the event,but still each member will be responsible
for his/her own safety and baggage.
* The leader's decision will be final and binding on all.

For all your further queries and booking your seats, Please Contact,

Mohite Pravin-8898962712
Swapnil - 9769345484

300 ft Dukes Nose Rappelling And Traversing with Aquarius Peak Adventure on 06th April,Sunday2014

March 19, 2014, 11:13 pm

≫ Next: SATPUDA WILDLIFE EXPEDITION ON 13th-14th-15th June with Mumbai Travellers

≪ Previous: TREKINCREDIBLE's night trek to Rajmachi on 22-23rd March

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300 ft Dukes Nose Rappelling And Traversing with Aquarius Peak Adventure

"GO TO Thrill"

Hallo Friends,
Welcome to Aquarius Peak Adventure.

Here comes most opportunity of the season, to rappell at Dukes Nose Rappelling,
After the overwhelming response to our many batch, we at Aquarius Peak Adventure have arranged al Rappelling at Dukes Nose Rappelling,this also covers a superb and thrilling traversing of almost 1000 feet.
Place: Duke's nose, Lonavala
Base village: Kurvande
Rappelling Height: 300 ft, Traverse 1000 ft.
Date :- 06 th April 2014
Grade: Medium

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUQ6-2iA_s
Description:-
Dukes Nose near Khandala which is named after Duke Wellington, is a huge pinnacle seen while traveling from Mumbai to Pune. The sight from top is unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding Mumbai-Pune expressway cutting through the ghats and trains chugging along the tracks.
It's famous for rappelling, rock climbing and valley crossing activities.
Rappelling (English Name) also known as abseiling (German Name) is a method of a quick and safe descend after a climb. It’s an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of descent controllable.
SAFTY:-
For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical.AQUARIUS PEAK ADVENTURE & Adventure Sports prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 12 years.
All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.

Itinerary:-08:00 Meet and greet at Lonavala Station.
08:30 Reach Dukes Nose base camp and have breakfast.
09:00 Start the trek to Dukes Nose.
10:00 Training and harnessing followed by the main event.
17:00 Move from base camp towards Lonavala.
17:30 Journey ends at Lonavala.

Mumbai Participants:
Catch Indrayani Express and get down at Lonavala station
Mumbai CST: 5.37am
Dadar: 5.46am
Thane: 6.05am
Kalyan: 6.30am
Lonavala: 8.00am
 
Pune Participants:
Catch Pune-Lonavala local and get down at Lonavala station
Pune: 6.27am
Shivaji Nagar: 6.33am
Pimpari: 6.55am
Dehu Road: 7.04
Talegoan: 7.16 am
Kamshet: 7.30
Lonavala: 7.55
 
08.00 hrs: Near ticket counter
08.10 hrs: Breakfast
08.30 hrs: Move towards Dukes nose
09.30 hrs: Introduction
10.00 – 16.00 hrs: Rappelling.
16.00 hrs: Start Descending
17.00 hrs: Move to Lonavala
17.30 hrs: @ Lonavala
 

Cost Of the Event will be Rs. 1350/- 
This includes

Lonavala 2 Lonavala transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c),
Breakfast and Lunch refreshment,
All Technical gear and equipment,
Services of expert instructors.
Exclusions
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Seats will be first come 1st basis with Advance payment only ...
Special discount will be given on group bookings... !!
Things to be carried:
• Good shoes or floaters (Shoes preferred)
• Water 3 liters (must)
• Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry
(at own risk)
• Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
• Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling.
• Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution,
mosquito’s cream.
• Torch with extra batteries.
For registration kindly transfer Rs 1350/- per head in the following A/c:-
In the Name of: Mr.SUHAS SUBHASH MALGAONKAR.
Bank:Canara Bank
Branch:Amar Mahal
Account No:0232101101727
IFSC Code: CNRB0000232
contact:- SUHAS MALGAONKAR-9029876720 / 9821147961
EMAIL ID:-aquariuspeakadventure@gmail.com
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http://aquariuspeakadventure.blogspot.in/2014/03/300-ft-dukes-nose-rappelling-and_19.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUQ6-2iA_swww.aquariuspeakadventure.webs.com

Terms And Conditions:
■ It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.
■ Aquarius Peak Adventure hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,
■ Event may be cancelled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,
■ In case event place or venue is changed, Aquarius Peak Adventure will notify same to participants by phone, web and Face book, no change in costing will be charged.
■ In case of cancellation of event, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cutting.
All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.
Regards,
 Team Aquarius Peak Adventure
• Aquarius Peak Adventure is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of Aquarius Peak Adventure in connection with the Aquarius Peak Adventure, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the Aquarius Peak Adventure or in any activity in which participants are invited to participate.

Aquarius Peak Adventure
‘’ Life is Nature''

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