Hi Mates, TMI Riders invite you all for the Bike Tour to Velas Beach, Ratnagiri, specially for the Turtle festival on 28th Feb - 1st March 2015
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Bankot Fort
2. Velas Beach
3. Harihareshwar
4. Murud - Janjira
5. Kashid Beach
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Bankot Fort
2. Velas Beach
3. Harihareshwar
4. Murud - Janjira
5. Kashid Beach
Some Details about the places
Bankot Fort
Region: Mandangad
District: Ratnagiri
Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)
Difficulty: Simple
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
Bankot Fort
Region: Mandangad
District: Ratnagiri
Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)
Difficulty: Simple
.jpg)
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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, 28th Feb
Meeting Point : McD at kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 6.00am
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.
Day 2: Sunday, 01st 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.
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
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1875820008457.106651.1029901500&type=3
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.)
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Day1, 28th Feb
Meeting Point : McD at kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 6.00am
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.
Day 2: Sunday, 01st 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.
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
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1875820008457.106651.1029901500&type=3
The approximate cost of the event will be INR 1200-1500 & we will charge INR 500 per head as an expertise.
Please note the whole tour is on Actual. Which means the expense will be shared equally among the members as well as the leaders and coordinators.
Please note the whole tour is on Actual. Which means the expense will be shared equally among the members as well as the leaders and coordinators.
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.)
Payment details:
One needs to pay INR 500 (non - refundable) as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
IFS code: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
IFS code: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Things to carry:
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
Riding Gloves, Saftey Gears (Optional)
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, Extra Pair of clothes,
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, Extra Pair of clothes,
Some snacks to munch on
A daysack to carry water & snacks while trekking
Medicines, Personal Care stuff, Camera, Cap, etc.(Optional),
Medicines, Personal Care stuff, Camera, Cap, etc.(Optional),
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Trek Mates India's Office: (+91) 8422 888 006 / 007 / 008
Vikram Singh: 99877 61562
email id: trekmates@gmail.com
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