Posted: 12 May 2015 02:54 AM PDT

TAT - Bike Ride Event to Malshej Ghat on 24th May 2015. HelloFriends, The Adventure Trekkers are Glad to invite you all for a Bike Ride Event to Malshej ghat on 24th May 2015. Some Information of the place: Malshej Ghats the famous monsoon destination needs no introduction to Mumbaikars. Malshej Ghat (माळशेज घाट) is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats. A nice view of valleys is one of the major attraction here. The view from behind the MTDC resort is a must-see. It is also famous for dark woods and the animals inside. These animals includes tigers, leopards, rabbits and peacocks etc. But truly a famous place near Malshej Ghat is Khireshwar which is 2/3 km from rest house. Through Khireshwar village, one can visit the famous Harishchandragadh also. One of the beauties here are many waterfalls in the hilly regions. Various waterfalls from small up to the huge ones are really worth to see and many are right next to the highway. The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below: Meeting Point: Near century rayan induatries, Kalyan, on kalyan-Murbad highway @ 07:00 AM. Start Riding by 7.30 AM Route: Kalyan – Murbad – Naneghat - Malshej Ghat & return. Reach Malshej by 11:30 AM Enjoy scenario inrout.  Go for swimming at pimpalgaon Joga dam if permitted  Lunch and start return journey. Reach Mumbai by 07:00 Pm. The Cost for the event: The Adventure Trekkera will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants. Rs. 400 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for The Adventure Trekkers. Expected Expenses: 800 - 1000 per person approximately (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) 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. (The Adventure Trekkera will... Read more

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:30 PM PDT

Departure: 23 May 2015 Saturday Evening Return: 24 May, Sunday Evening Grade: Easy and Enjoyable Charges: Rs 700/- per person, We will meet at VT Station 2:30 pm Kalyan 4:00 pm Charges include: Public Transport, Lunch, Breakfast, and Tea, Please carry: Pack Dinner, 3 Ltr Water, Torch, Sleeping bag and Sun cap. For more details : Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please transfer Rs 700/- per head in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Type: Current Account Bank name : YES Bank Bank branch : FORT Branch Bank account number : 00828 58000 01950 IFSC code for bank : YESB 000 0082 Once payment is done, please send an email to birdy@trekkingwithbirdy.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number. and call me on my Mobile For more details : Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 11 May 2015 10:14 PM PDT

Rajgad to Torna Info about the Fort Forts to visit: Rajgad (4515 ft) & torna (4604 ft) Type : Hill Fort Max Height: 4604 ft. Grade : Medium Endurance:Hard Rajgad to Torna Trail trek is One of the best treks in Maharashtra. As Both Rajgad & Torna are Two historically very important forts covering them in one go is lifetime experience. Rajgad (Means Royal) it was capital of the Maratha Empire during the rule of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which he moved the capital to Raigad .Rajgad One of The most Beautifully constructed Fort In the World. Torna  also known As prachandgad gets its name from massive Budhala machi(Branch).altitude of torna fort is 1406 m making it highest fort in Pune District. For Details Visit Our Website: http://wildtrekadventure.com/rajgad-to-torna-trail-trek/ Schedule Starting Journey- 13 June 2015  Saturday Pickup For Mumbai Members: Panvel Railway Station …5.30 am Pickup For Pune Members: Swargate (In front of hotel Natraj) ..08.00am Day 1: 13 June 2015 Saturday Reach Base village get Ready ,Introduction ,Breakfast Start Trek Reach Padmavati Temple Rajgad (Keep Luggage There) Get Fresh Exploration Of Fort Balekila (citadel) Lunch Visit Suvela Machi Enjoy Sunset ,Bhatghar Dam View Evening Tea Dinner Retire For the Day in Padmavati Temple Day 2: 14 June 2015 -Sunday Morning wake up Get ready till 6.00 am Breakfast Visit Sanjivani Machi Start Trek Towards Torna Via Alu Darwaja (Sanjivani Machi) Small Thepla Break Reach Torna Top By Bhagat Darwaja Visit Walunjai Darwaja,Hattimal,Kokandarwaja ,Mengai Temple,etc Get Fresh Lunch Post Lunch Start Descending Towards Velhe Reach Velhe,Tea Start Return Journey Reach Pune 7 pm /Panvel By 9pm Cost: For Mumbai Members :1600/- For Pune Members :1300/- Which Includes: For Mumbai members: Panvel to Panvel travelling by private vehicle, 2 breakfast,2 lunch,Evening tea ,Dinner, Expertise,First Aid For Pune members : Pune to Pune travelling by private vehicle, 2 breakfast,... Read more

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:00 AM PDT

Global Vipassana Pagoda The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation Hall near Gorai, North-west of Mumbai, India. It is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. The pagoda is to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. The Global Vipassana Pagoda has been built out of gratitude to the Buddha, his teaching and the community of monks practicing his teaching. Its traditional Burmese design is an expression of gratitude towards the country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana. The shape of the pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. It was built combining ancient Indian and modern technology to enable it to last for a thousand years. The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars. The height of the dome is approximately 29 metres, while the height of the building is 96.12 meters, which is twice the size of the previously largest hollow stone monument in the world, the Gol Gumbaz Dome in Bijapur, India. External diameter of the largest section of the dome is 97.46m and the shorter sections is 94.82m. Internal diameter of the dome is 85.15m. The inside of the pagoda is hollow and serves as a very large meditation hall with an area covering more than 6000 m2 (65,000 ft2). The massive inner dome seats over 8000 people enabling them to practice the non-sectarian Vipassana meditation as taught by Mr S.N. Goenka and now being practiced in over 100 countries. An inaugural one-day meditation course was held at the pagoda on 21 December 2008, with Mr S.N. Goenka in attendance as the teacher. The aim of the pagoda complex is, among others, to express gratitude to Gautama Buddha for dispensing what followers believe is a universal teaching for the eradication of suffering, to educate the public about the life and teaching of the Buddha, and to provide a place for the practice of meditation. 10-day vipassana meditation courses are held ... Read more

Posted: 11 May 2015 09:47 AM PDT

Ranichi Baug      Jijamata Udyaan (Marathi: जिजामाता उद्यान) formerly called Ranichi Bagh (meaning Queen's Gardens) after the original British name Victoria Gardens, and now also known as Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, is a zoo and garden located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai, India. It was laid out in 1861 and is one of the oldest zoos in India. Also, situated in the Gardens is the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly Victoria and Albert Museum), mainly of industrial and agricultural interest. On the grounds to the east of the museum is the giant statue of an elephant, taken from the Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri to Britain in 1864, and later returned to these gardens. Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum    The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji.   Gloria Church      The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji. The original Gloria Church, Nossa Senhora de Gloria, was built in 1632 at the foot of the Mazagaon hill. This Franciscan church was funded by the DeSouza E'Lima family, who owned the Mazagaon island which they procured from the King of Portugal in 1572. The old church was demolished in 1911 and the present one, built at Byculla, was opened in 1913.   (Photos& Information: Courtesy Internet) This photo walk is for whom? Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Nature / Monuments Lovers Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!!   Photo Walk Schedule: Reach Byculla Station east @ 7:30 am. Have Breakfast & head towards Ranichi Baug (Jijamata Udyan). Explore Ranich B... Read more