Hi Mates, Trek Mates India invite you all for the Bike Tour to Velas Beach, Ratnagiri, specially for the Turtle festival on 2nd and 3rd of March ‘13.
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Bankot Fort
2. Velas Beach
3. Harihareshwar
4. Murud (if time permits)
5. Kashid Beach
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Bankot Fort
2. Velas Beach
3. Harihareshwar
4. Murud (if time permits)
5. Kashid Beach
Some Details about the places
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.
All images courtesy: Google images
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.Gokulashtami Festival is one of the important festival in Velas.
Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle. The hatchlings are heading towards the sea from the shore now-a-days. And we have at least 80% chances to see the emergence of these little new born turtles.
Harihareshwar
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day1, 2nd March
Meeting Point : McD at kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 6.30am
For Pune People : 8.00am at wadkal naka via Pen
Start riding by 7.00am , Breakfast at Wadhkal Naka
Reach Velas for lunch. (enroute visit Bankot Fort)
Visit Velas beach in the evening for turtle watching.
Check in at some villagers home in velas, have dinner and sleep.
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Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.
> In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by him alone. (Trek Mates will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.)
People who don’t have bike or unable to find the pillion rider for them we can hire the bus , depend upon the capacity or
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if Required)
Camera(Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
Pics from last TMI Tour to Velas
https://picasaweb.google.com/trekmates9967436211/TurtleFestivalToVelasWithTrekMatesOn13th14thMarch10#
https://picasaweb.google.com/snehalsweet16/Velas1112FEb?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_snY-budK7lQE
Facebook Photos :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1875907210637.106660.1029901500&type=3
For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit
Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
(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.
Important Note: Hatching of turtle eggs is totally a natural process, and depends on the temperature of the nest where it has been from the day the eggs had been laid. We cannot guarantee about the hatching on our tour.
Regards,
Trek Mates India.
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.
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day1, 2nd March
Meeting Point : McD at kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 6.30am
For Pune People : 8.00am at wadkal naka via Pen
Start riding by 7.00am , Breakfast at Wadhkal Naka
Reach Velas for lunch. (enroute visit Bankot Fort)
Visit Velas beach in the evening for turtle watching.
Check in at some villagers home in velas, have dinner and sleep.
Sunday, 3rd March
Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.
Have breakfast and start for Harihareshwar.
Enroute load the bikes in boats and cross the creek (twice)
Reach Murud, Patil Khanawal, for late lunch
Travel through Kashid beach, at Sunset
Start return journey.
Reach Mumbai by 10 pm.
The Cost for the event:
Trek Mates will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event.
Rs. 300 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for Trek mates India.
Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.
Have breakfast and start for Harihareshwar.
Enroute load the bikes in boats and cross the creek (twice)
Reach Murud, Patil Khanawal, for late lunch
Travel through Kashid beach, at Sunset
Start return journey.
Reach Mumbai by 10 pm.
The Cost for the event:
Trek Mates will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event.
Rs. 300 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for Trek mates India.
Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.
> In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by him alone. (Trek Mates will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.)
People who don’t have bike or unable to find the pillion rider for them we can hire the bus , depend upon the capacity or
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if Required)
Camera(Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
Pics from last TMI Tour to Velas
https://picasaweb.google.com/trekmates9967436211/TurtleFestivalToVelasWithTrekMatesOn13th14thMarch10#
https://picasaweb.google.com/snehalsweet16/Velas1112FEb?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_snY-budK7lQE
Facebook Photos :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1875907210637.106660.1029901500&type=3
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
(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.
Important Note: Hatching of turtle eggs is totally a natural process, and depends on the temperature of the nest where it has been from the day the eggs had been laid. We cannot guarantee about the hatching on our tour.
No refund will be given in case the Turtles dont want to come out in front of you.
Regards,
Trek Mates India.