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 birds around.
Duration:1 Night / 2 Days
Outing Dates : 1st – 2nd November 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 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. 3000/- per person (LIMITED SEATS ONLY)
Includes:
- A popular book on LONAR CRATER by Mr. Bugdane (Reseacher and Authour)
- Surface transfers by private vehicle
- All Veg Meals (i.e. 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch and 1 dinner)
- Accommodation on Triple sharing basis in hotel (Non AC)
- Guide and Expertise charges
Excludes :
- Train ticket charges (Mumbai – Jalna and Return)
- Charges for up-gradation to Twin sharing accommodation
- Last Day Dinner Charges
Note : Book your seats well in advance to get confirmed train tickets. If you wish, we can assist you in train booking on request
For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.3000/- as advance amount in following Account:
NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
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BRANCH : MULUND WEST
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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.
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.
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