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Moments Shoot's Photo Tour to "Coorg" The Scotland of India on 2-5 Oct 2014

Coorg

Madikeri is the picturesque town of Kodagu (also called Coorg), the land of coffee, cardamom, colonels and the Cauvery. The headquarters of Kodagu district, it is located in a beautiful hilly setting surrounded by the forest slopes of the Western Ghats. Here, time seems to have stood still. Dotted with a cluster of red-roofed dwellings and a bustling bazaar, the town, situated at an elevation of 1,525 m, has a charming old-world look.

Madeikeri Fort

The Palace of the erstwhile kings located inside the Fort, now houses the offices of the Deputy Commissioner. The brick and mortar Palace was built in 1814 by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II.The strong fort of Mercara explains the tale of bravery and battle. In the inner Fort, a temple of Virabhadra was removed by the British in 1855 and in its place built an Anglican Church. The Church, in Gothic style, with color stained glasses has now been converted into a museum.Two life-size elephants made of mortar, catch the eye of the visitor on entering the Fort. The other buildings inside the fort include the Mahatma Gandhi Public Library, the Kote Maha Ganapathi temple and the district prison.

Rajas Seat

It is known to be one of the favorite spot for relaxing and revitalizing your mind and body. It is one the best tourist place. Where people flaunt there to watch the beautiful sunrise & sunset and the mist covered greenery exactly like a Disney world, early in the morning and late at night. It is a beautiful garden with seasonal colorful flowers and a 'Rajas seat'.

Dubare

Dubare is an elephant camp located on the banks of the holy river cauvery. It is one of the wild destination in coorg. The Karnataka forest department has so many elephants captured and tamed. It is one of the famous elephant training camp. It is an island with a wonderful river with a cool and pleasant atmosphere with so many trees around. Totally out of the busy world, into a calm and pleasant place.

You can also wet yourself in water and have great fun.You can walk on the rocks and splash water against your friends,totally having fun.

Bylakuppe

Bylakuppe is a mini Tibet in india.

It houses too many tibetan refugee. They follow their own culture and worship lord Buddha. The place gives you an experience of being out of india. There is a Buddhist monastries. It reveils the different facets of the truth. The peace preacher ‘ Dalai Lama’ is the head of the monastries. Several thousands of Lama’s pursue their education in the monastries.

Golden temple is the main Buddhist temple and attracts too many tourists. It is simply another world which you will enter. Its completely calm and serine, full of peace. The walls in the entrance depicts the colorful Tibetan paintings of Buddhist mythology. Inside the temple is a three charismatic beautiful golden Buddha statue, which looks alive and graceful. There is a beautiful garden surrounding it with fresh flowers and twittering of birds. Totally a peaceful environment with so many Lama’s in their deep meditative state. Outside is a tibeatien shopping mall with awesome tibeatien collection.

Madikeri Dasara

Madikeri Dasara, second only to the Mysore Dasara, is celebrated in a unique way with decorated tabloos (Dasha Mantapas or The Ten Tabloos). Traditonal dancers, singers, fun games, archestra, cultural programs are held round the clock. Mainly celebrated at night Mercara Dasara is the right time to rejoice. Music of all kind blend through hill station inducing everyone to dance it out.

Abbey Falls

Tucked away between private coffee and spice estates, abbey Falls offers a splendid backdrop for picnics. As you make your way past stocky coffee bushes and tall trees entwined with pepper vines, the falls make a sudden and dramatic appearance as they cascade their way down steps into limpid pools to join the river Cauvery.

Bhagamandala temple

This is the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Kanika and sujyothi. Among many small shrines dedicated to various gods, the Bhagamandeshwara temple, standing in a large courtyard surrounded by Kerala-style temples is the most impressive. Bhagamandala is known for its apiaries and Kodagu honey.

Nalknad palace

Nalknad palace was built by Kodava King Dodda Viraraja in 1792 A.D. It is situated the foothill of Tadiyandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu (near Kakkabe village). It is a two storeyed building, supposed to be the summer palace of the Kodava kings.

The guard of the palace volunteered to take us around the palace. The palace mesmerizes everybody with its exquisite wall paintings, intricate wooden carvings. The palace has a Darbar hall on the first floor, but don’t be fascinated by the paintings on the roof since it was done by some film crew few years ago for their film shoot. At that time the palace was yet to be taken over for renovation by government.It is sad to see such a place being tampered for one’s personal benefit.

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This photo walk is for whom?

Monuments / Nature Lovers
Shutter Bugs (Photographers)
Children / School Children's
Families / Friends
In short Everyone !!!

Photo Tour Schedule

Day 1: 1st Oct 2014

Board the 12619 MATSYAGANDHA EX from any of the following station at respective time.
Lokmanyatilak T 15.20
Thane 15.43
Panvel 16.22

Please gather at respective station 15 min before the departure.

Day 2: 2nd Oct 2014

Reach Mangalore station at 10:30 am, have breakfast & head toward Madikeri by private vehicle.
Reach Madikeri by 1:30 pm, check-in in Hotel
Get refreshed at head towards Madikeri Fort, explore the place.
In the evening visit Rajas Seat, experience the beautiful sunset & relax.
Return to Hotel for dinner & rest

Day 3: 3rd Oct 2014

Early wake up call, get fresh, have breakfast.
Head towards Dubare-Elephant camp, Bath the elephants, feed them & have fun.
Have lunch & head towards Bylakuppe & visit oldest Buddhist Monastery.
Return to Madikeri & experience the Dasara Festival.
Return to Hotel for dinner & rest

Day 4: 4th Oct 2014

Early wake up call, get fresh, have breakfast.
Head towards Abbey water fall, capture the beautiful waterfall in your cameras.
Head towards Bhagamandala temple, This is the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Kanika and sujyothi. Explore the place
Have lunch & head towards Nalknad palace & experience the mesmerizing wall paintings, intricate wooden carvings
Return to Madikeri & shopping time
Return to Hotel for dinner & rest.

Day 5: 5th Oct 2014

Early wake up call, get fresh, have breakfast.
Bud farewell to Coorg & head towards Mangalore to catch train.

Day 6: 6th Oct 2014

Reach LLT station around 6:30, Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.

Cost

Rs. 9950/- per person

Confirmation & bookings call on: Nikhil 9820 432 576

Tour Inclusions

All Train tickets (LLT to MAQ & MAQ to LTT)
All major meals on the Mangalore to Mangalore journey.
Hotel stay
Vehicle charges

Tour Exclusions

Any expenses in the Train (Meals & snacks)
Any camera charges
Any kind of Expenses of personal in nature.

Things to Carry:

1-2 Ltrs Water (Must)
Umbrella /Windcheater
Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)
Extra cloths
Dry snacks
Torch with extra batteries
A Bag to put all these things

Rules

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

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(Under banner of Canvas N Chrome)

With the Monsoons in full swing, the number of waterfall dotting the landscape are numerous and we are sure that a lot of people have rappelled these down. How would it feel to climb up one of these gushing waterfalls and also zip through it for a change?

That’s right! The ‘Waterfall Climbing‘ Activity is happening for the ‘First‘ time in the Sahyadris and this combination of the Climbing & Zipline together is a unique one that is being brought to you exclusively by Canvas N Chrome.
While Zipping down the rope will provide an immediate rush, Climbing up a cascading waterfall with the mist & spray for company; Well as our title for every adventure event suggests, It would need Guts. . . Loads of it!!!
Apart from the obvious thrill & adrenaline spike, the activities will help overcome the fear of heights & the sense of achievement post completion would be indescribable.

Waterfall for “Climb & Flying Fox”

Join Canvas N Chrome as we take you through the lush green fields of Bhivpuri to take in the Thrill of Waterfall Climbing and Flying Fox.

Trip Date: 24th August 2014

Trek Cost: Rs.1800/- per person

Note:

1. Special Early Bird discount available for bookings made on or before 18th August 2014

2. Group discount available for 8 Pax or more.

Trip Highlights:

A short hike through fields to the waterfall
Thrill of climbing a gushing 120 feet Waterfall
Fun & Frolic in a small safe pond

To register, get in touch with us on:

Email: canvasnchrome@gmail.com

Dimesh Patel: (+91) – 887 994 1420

Rohit Nayak: (+91) – 961 901 7717

Office: 022 – 6500 4100

Registration Procedure:

Call on any of the phone numbers mentioned
Send us an email with Complete Name, Contact Number, Email Id, Emergency Contact Number, Blood Group, & Birthday
Bank details will be sent out via email
Transfer cash with your name in the Payment Description
Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of full payment

Plan:

From Mumbai – Buy return tickets for Karjat & Board the morning first fast local. Alight/Get down at Bhivpuri Road, which is the station after Neral. The timings for the same are listed below:

CST – 6.16, Byculla – 6.23, Dadar – 6.30, Kurla – 6.37, Ghatkopar – 6.41, Thane – 6.56, Dombivali – 7.08, Kalyan – 7.16

Note 1: In case you miss the train, Board the next Karjat Fast departing CST – 6.45 & Dadar – 7.03 (Train arrives on PF1 at Dadar).

Note 2: In case you happen to fall asleep or miss Bhivpuri road station & land up in Karjat, Do not Alight/Get down from the train. The same train turns back in 10 mins for Bhivpuri road.

From Pune – Buy ticket for Kalyan & Board the 11010 Sinhagad Express. Alight/Get down at Karjat & board the Local Train for Bhivpuri Road (1 Station after Karjat) from PF no.3. The train leaves Karjat at 8.20am

Pune – 6.05, Shivajinagar – 6.10, Khadki – 6.20, Pimpri – 6.30, Chinchwad – 6.35, Lonavala – 7.13.

Note: In case you happen to miss the train, the next train would be 12126 Pragati Express. On getting to Bhivpuri Road, We will arrange for a guide to escort the guest to the waterfall at an extra cost.

Itinerary:

Sunday

Train from Dadar to Bhivpuri (~1.5hrs)
Hike to Waterfall (0.5hrs)
Rappelling Instructions & Demonstration (~0.5hrs)
Rappelling order would be conveyed to our guests on ‘First come First Served’ basis at the time of registration

Cost Includes:

Simple Veg Breakfast
1 Flying Fox and a Waterfall Climbing experience
Equipment, Expertise, & Guide charges

Cost Excludes:

Packaged Water, Cold Drinks, Lunch, Snacks, etc
Anything other than that mentioned in the inclusions above

Important Notes:

The activities are safe & all precautions are taken from our end for safety.
All adventure enthusiasts need to be over 12 year’s old & under 110 kilos. Heart & Blood Pressure patients should avoid doing this activity.
Following the instructions of the instructor is essential to ensure a smooth & safe experience
Guests are advised to confine themselves only to the areas earmarked as ‘Safe’ around the waterfall
Standing below the waterfall & diving into the waterfall will not be permitted & any guest found to be indulging in the same would be expelled from the event for compromising on safety
Clothes – Full Body covering attire advised to prevent scratches/bruises on the skin
Jeans – Avoid wearing jeans as they soak & hold water & abrade the skin, Track pants preferable.
Footwear – Shoes advisable, Extra Floaters or Chappals would come in handy
Extra Clothes – Advised for a change after the event
Snacks – Advisable to carry to keep hunger pangs at bay
Wrap all belongings in a polythene bag before putting it in the sack
Washroom only available at Railway station

Our Commitment to Safety:

NIM/HMI Certified Instructors & Team (Trained Mountaineers)
10mm/9mm Main/Safety Rope
Extra Main/Safety Rope to factor for emergency
Certified equipments & gear
Safety Helmets
Adherence to best practices from the field of mountaineering

Our Belief System:

Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will not be permitted & flouting of this basic rule will lead to immediate expulsion from the group.
Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Leave only footprints, Take back only memories”