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