Posted: 15 May 2015 03:50 AM PDT

Hi friends, TMI Riders invites you all to a Bike / Car Ride & Off-roading to Kaas, Bamnoli Lake, and Thoseghar Waterfall on 15th and 16th August, 2015.   People who are keen about nature, flora and fauna, Photography and Bike Ride; Then this ride is for you.   Some information about the ride:. Type: Bike Ride Grade: Medium Route: Mumbai - Pune- Satara–Kaas, Thosegar, Off-roading circuit& back Distance: 700 km Kaas Plateau: The lateritic plateau of Kass has becomes home to millions of tiny flowers in late monsoons. The whole spectacle is beyond words. In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc Thosegar Waterfall: is a scenic spot located near the small village of Thoseghar, 20 km from Satara city. Thoseghar is very famous for it's high Waterfalls .. These Waterfalls are very attractive and creates a loud noise in the calm nature. These waterfalls are also accompanied by a clean lake, dark woods and highly hilly region.You can enjoy various small waterfalls here which are about 15-20 meters high and one of around 500 meters high.  Bamnoli Village:  is situated 35 kms from Satara city. It is a very small villege. This village lies on the shore of Shivsagar lake formed by koyna dam lies the sleepy village. COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals.  TMI Riders will initially pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member including leaders.   Expertise Charges: Every member of the ride will be charged INR 500 as expertise.Expected Expenses: INR 2500 per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.   Pillion Assistance: TMI Riders will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing pa... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2015 01:42 AM PDT

Hey Mates, get your bikes ready, as we at,TMI Riders, invite you for a One Day Bike Ride to Jawhar – Triambak – Vaitarna circuit on 2nd August, 2015. Event Details:Type: Bike RideRoute: Thane – Wada – Jawhar (Off-Roading Route) – Triambak – Vaitarna Dam – Ghoti - ThaneTotal Distance: 300 Kms app.Jawhar is a hill station located at an altitude of 518m. It is about 80 kms from Nasik and 180 kms away from Mumbai. Situated in the Thane district, Jawhar is known for its picturesque setting and a vibrant cultural heritage. It is also known as the Mahabaleshwar of Thane district. It is one of the very few tribal kingdoms in Maharashtra and is famous for its vibrant Warli paintings that are a characteristic landmark of this place.  Trimbakeshwar - one of the holy places of not only Maharashtra but the whole India is near Nashik. Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India & also the origin place of migty river 'Godavari'. Vaitarana Dam & Backwaters  - Vaitarna Dam is situated on Vaitarna River and is a major source of water supply to Mumbai. The backwaters of the dam offer lots of wet excitement as tourists can have fun and frolic in the nature-blessed surroundings. he background of the stunning peaks and troughs of the Western Ghats makes the place look absolutely heavenly when the skies open up. (All photos sourced from internet) The itinerary for the event will be as Follows: Meeting point: Teen Haath Naka at 6.30 am > Start riding by 7.00 am > Breakfast at Wada & Breakfast> Have photography sessions enroute > Reach Dabhosa Waterfall, Jawhar > Explore the place  > Post Lunch ride towards Trimbak – Vaitarna Dam> Enjoy Sunset and start return Journey.   > Back to Thane by 9.00pm Approx COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals.  TMI Riders will initially pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member including leaders. Expertise Charges: Every member of ... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2015 01:13 AM PDT

A Dazzling Night with Fireflies @ Rajmachi! (Under Banner of Canvas N Chrome) The cool monsoon winds will start blowing in from the sea to quell the summer heat, the looming black clouds will start to make their presence felt. Soon the rains will arrive in their full glory to quench the thirst of the parched earth.   The small window in time just before the rains arrive gives us the opportunity to witness a beautiful spectacle of dazzling fireflies. It's the mating season for these fireflies & as a result thousands of them light up around trees and shrubs making it a rare and beautiful sight.   Join  Canvas N Chrome as we hike through the forest of Rajmachi to try and capture this scene in our mind and camera if possible.   Trek Date: 6th- 7th June 2015   Trek Cost: Rs.950/- per person   Trek Highlights:   A comfortable hike from Lonavala to Rajmachi with the chance of seeing Fireflies Rummage through History with a visit to a beautiful fort Explore the positive vibes of a temple from an Era bygone A 3.5 hour gradual descend through undulating terrain & dense tree cover to Karjat A night walk through an unexplored trail Simple & Nutritious Home cooked Meals with the experience of staying in a village house or on a fort       To register, get in touch with us on:   Email: canvasnchrome@gmail.com   Dimesh Patel: (+91) – 887 994 1420   Rohit Nayak: (+91) – 961 901 7717   Registration Procedure:   Call us on the numbers mentioned or Drop us an message on our email id Payment options will be sent via email Registration will be confirmed on receipt of full payment. For Full Itinerary, visit: http://www.canvasnchrome.com/#!ww---rajmachi-fireflies/ccls... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2015 12:39 AM PDT

Hey Mates, Get ur Gears ready, as TMI Riders organize a Bike ride to Warandhaghat and Shivtharghal on 25th - 26th July '15. Join us for a 550 km long drive though the most scenic part of sahyadris and enjoy the numerous waterfalls, dam back waters, deep valleys, green mountains and the picture square scenery around. Come join us to touch the clouds. The route is photographers delight offering the most beautiful landscapers as well as amazing macro subjects." Places we will be visiting Shivtharghal: Shivthar Ghal is a rare yet refreshing, silent yet soothing, small yet unique place waiting to be explored. The name comes from a cavern in this place ('Ghal' is for a cavern in Marathi) where Samarth Ramdas (the guru of 'Shivaji Maharaj') used to sit, pray, meditate and more importantly scripted down the famous 'Dasbodh' manuscript. Shivthar Ghal is a quiet abode, housing some lush green places, a lovely waterfall and a river and some of the toughest on foot, picturesque mountains. Ideal for trekkers, however the silence and the natural beauty here (which can be seen in all forms possible) can soothe one and all. Varandhaghat: The Varandha Pass is a ancient route. In 1857 it was widened by the British by dividing Kavlya Fort in two. Tahe fort stands on the border of Pune and Raigad districts and joins Bhor and Mahad. Varandha Ghat is a hill fort about 25km east of Mahad. It lies on the route of the Varandha Pass which crosses the Sahyadris in the Pune district of Maharashtra in India. A 74km long road from Mahad to Bhor passes Varandha Ghat and crosses the pass, reaching a height of around 800m. The drive along the route provides dramatic scenery, looking down onto Konkan and the forested valleys.   The Itinerary for the event will be as follows: meeting point kalamboli 6.30 am Start Riding by 7.00 Breakfast at vadkhal naka Lunch at shivthargal sight seeing waterfall caves Then leave for varandha ghat waghjai temple main spot photography and waterfalls Evening... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2015 12:27 AM PDT

Hey Mates, Pack your bags, Service your bikes, and get ready for a mystic ride through the clouds, as we at Trek Mates India organize a Bike / Car Ride From Mumbai – MalshejGhat - AhupeGhat- Bhimashankar – Mumbai on 18 - 19th July' 2015. Event Details:Type: Bike  / Car RideGrade: Medium (as it might Rain)Route: Mumbai – Malshej –AhupeGhat - Bhimashankar – Malshej – MumbaiTotal Distance: 530 Kms approx. (image sourced from internet) The Itinerary for the event will be as follows:Day 1: 18th July:Ride from McDonald's, KalamboliMeeting Point: McDonald's Kalamboli, Panvel at 6amStart riding towards Khopoli.. Breakfast at Khopoli.Pune ppl can join at Khopoli. Khopoli - Murbad – MalshejGhat – AhupeGhat - Bhimashankar Enjoy nature, and photography, Food stops enroute.Dinner and Stay at Bhimashankar. Day 2: 19th July: Early morning wake up Breakfast and Trek to GuptBhimashankar. Explore Bhimashanakar, and start return Journey from Via Malshejghat Lunch and Visit PimpalgaonJoga Dam enroute.   COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals.  TMI Riders will initially pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member including leaders. Expertise Charges: Every member of the ride will be charged INR 500 as expertise.Expected Expenses: INR 2000 per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him. Pillion Assistance: TMI Riders 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 deposit advance payment of INR 500 (Non-Refundable) into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123 Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd. IFS code: ICIC0001488 Branch: Kalwa, Thane Once payment is done , please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with ... Read more

Posted: 15 May 2015 12:02 AM PDT

Hey Mates, get your bikes ready, as we at, Trek Mates India, invite you for a One Day Bike Ride to Thokarwadi circuit on 21st June, 2015. Event Details:Type: Bike RideRoute: Kalamboli - Panvel - Lonavala - Kanhe - Thokarwadi - Kanhe - Lonavala - PanvelTotal Distance: 300 Kms app. The itinerary for the event will be as Follows: Meeting point: McDonald's, Kalamboli at 6.00 am Start riding by 6.30 am Breakfast at LonavalaHave photography sessions enroute Reach Thokarwadi Dam Explore the place  Post Lunch ride towards LonavalaVisit Tiger Point if time Permits. Enjoy Sunset and start return Journey. Back to Mumbai by 9.00pm Approx COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals.  TMI Riders will initially pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member including leaders. Expertise Charges: Every member of the ride will be charged INR 300 as expertise.Expected Expenses: INR 1000 per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him. Pillion Assistance: TMI Riders 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 deposit advance payment of INR 300 (Non-Refundable) into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123 Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd. IFS code: ICIC0001488 Branch: Kalwa, Thane Once payment is done , please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number, Bike number, Driving License Number, Complete Address, Emergency Name & Contact No. For Registrations, call us on Trek Mates Office: +91 8422 888 006 | 007 | 008 Email id: trekmates@gmail.com Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis. Things To Be carried:Identity proof (Must),Bike's Legal P... Read more

Posted: 14 May 2015 11:49 PM PDT

Bali is a beautiful destination with magical sunsets, sprawling paddy fields and pristine beaches, making it a perfect holiday destination. Enjoy this dream like location and spend your days soaking up the sun and the best that Bali has to offer, for a trip you're not likely to forget any time soon.

Posted: 14 May 2015 05:47 AM PDT

Trekगुरु : VAITARNA RIVER RAFTING NEAR KASARA Date : 24/05/15 Meeting point : Dadar east near swami narayan temple (05:45am) Transport : Dadar to Dadar non a/c private bus Region : Kasara International Grading : III + Category Cost : 2000 rs Contact : pravin 9821318848/9821465256 adventure activities 1) RIVER RAFTING 11 KMS  2) RIVER SWIMMING 3) CLIFF JUMPING 4) JEEP SAFARI 5) LAKE KAYAKING* 6) LAKE TUBING* 7) FLYING FOX* 8) 120 fit rappelling* ---------- Trekगुरु is happy to invite you all for the newly explored RIVER RAFTING location at Vaitarna River. Vaitarna being dam controlled river. Rafting is done in the rapids which are generated by the water released from the dam. Total rafting distance is 11 kms. Which takes approx 2hrs. Vaitarna River is the first rafting river in the Maharashtra who release 24hrs water in the river. This is followed by rafting instructions given by the company and his team of instructors. ---------- Schedule : 05:45 am : Meeting point dadar east (swami narayan temple)                   : Departs towards Dapura village from Dadar                   : Breakfast in route 08:30 am : Jeep ride to the beautiful start point of Rafting (savarkut village)                   : Briefing & safety instructions for Rafting on arrival at the start point 09:00 am : Rafting begins 01:30 pm : Break for Lunch 03:00 pm : Leisure Time (kayaking / 120fit rappelling / flying fox / lake tubing)(borne by participants) 05:00 pm : Proceed back to Mumbai 08.00 pm : Reach Mumbai ---------- Cost of the event would be Rs. 2000/- only. The above cost includes -  Transport by private non ac vehicle from Dadar, Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Evening Refreshments Rafting Equipents, Expertise & Guide charges Excludes - Mineral water, Kayaking-flying fox-lake tubing = 600rs 120 ft dry rappelling = 400rs Anything other than mentioned above ---------- Do's , Donts & Facts - You must tell our rafting guide about any significant medical and... Read more