Departure: 07 Jun 2015 Sunday Morning Return: 08 Jun, Sunday Night Grade: Easy Charges: Rs 600/- per person, We will meet at Dadar Station 06:45 am Kalyan 08:00 am Charges include: Public Transport, Breakfast, and Tea, Please carry: Pack Lunch, 3 Ltr Water, Torch, Rain coat / Windcheater 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 : I D B I Bank Bank branch : FORT Branch Bank account number : 0452102000010715 IFSC code for bank : IBKL0000452 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 

Hey friends, we at TMI Riders, are glad to announce Bike / Car to Wai - Mahabaleshwar - Pratapgad - Panchgani - Tapola on 22nd – 23rd August' 2015. The places that will be visiting are:1.  Wai.2.  Mahabaleshwar 3.  Pratapgad Fort4.  Panchgani5.  Tapola Total Bike Ride would be 550 KM Approx Little info about the places:  Wai : Wai has the epithetic name DakshinKāshi. In old times, it was known as WirātNagari. Wai is known in Maharashtra for its ghats on the banks of the Krishnā  river and its temples, including especially the "DholyāGanapati"  temple on the "GanapatiGhāt"  Wai is also famous for film shootings (Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Tamil). Films like Gangajal, Omkara, Dabbang, Swadesh, Ishqiya, Singham, Deool and many others.Mahabaleswar is a hill station located in the Western Ghats range. With one of the few evergreen forests of the world, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj. Pratapgad Fort : Type: Hill FortHeight: 3556 feetGrade: EasyEndurance: LowRange: SataraPratapgad is a large fort located in Satara district, built on a spur which overlooks the road between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.The Battle of Pratapgarh between Shivaji and Afzal Khan was fought below the rampants of this fort on November 10, 1659. This was the first major test of the fledgling kingdom's army, and set the stage of the establishment of the Maratha empire.Tapola - The Mini Kashmir…..Tapola famously called the mini Kashmir of the west is a rustic hamlet with a magnificent lake - Shivsagar. Tapola is at the end of the road and practically a dead end! the drive to Tapola is a picturesque one with vistas galore on either side of the road. Tapola is also the base village to the Vasota fort famous for the ardous jungle trek. The itinerary for the event will be as Follows: Day 1, 22nd Aug:  Meeting point:  McD at Kalamboli  (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 05.00 am Panvel-Lonavla-Pune-Khambakighat-Wai-Pa... Read more

Hello Friends, We at TMI Riders are glad to invite you for a One day Adventure Biking to Rajmachi on 30th August, 2015. Little info about the fort Type: Adventurous bike riding eventHeight: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy- medium (good biking skills required.)District: PuneRange: LonavalaThe road from Lonavala to Rajmachi is ideal for muddy off-roading. The 17 km stretch from Lonavala till Rrajmachi and back (same 17 kms back), in these days has many water streams, puddles, ups and downs, slippery roads, etc which makes our ride fun and much more adventurous than other bike trek rides. You will get a better idea about the route, and also know what adventure was faced by our group on a similar trek last year, after going through this blog: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/2010/12/bike-trek-to-rajmachi-with-trek-mates.html Photos of the Similar event conducted last year: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150860361360103.766037.678105102&type=3Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. These are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is at 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat (ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.The itinerary for the Trek will be as given below:Meeting point for Mumbai people: Kalamboli McDonalds at 7 amStart our ride to Lonavala.Meeting Point for Pune ppl: Reach Khandala – Kaamat Hotel at 8 amBreakfast and then start our ride by 9 am. Reach the top in 2 hrs. (17 km.)Reach Udhewadi.SightseeingHave our lunch.Ride back to LonavalaReach Lonavala station by 5 pm. Have Evening Refreshment.And back t... Read more

Hey Mates, on your special demand we are bringing you the power packed 2 days ride  to Dudhani - Jawhar - Trimbak on 8th& 9th August 2015. Join us for the the ultimate fun of bike ride through one of the best places in the best season!!   Event Details:Type: Bike RideGrade: Medium (as it might Rain)Route: Mumbai - Dudhani - Jawhar - Trimbak - Vaitarna Dam - Ghoti - Kalyan - MumbaiTotal Distance: 500 Kms approx. Itinerary:  Day 1Meeting Point : Teen Haath Naka, Thane at 6.30 am.. Fountain Hotel Thane-Gorbandar Road, NH-8, Near Varsava Bridge, Varsava, Thane at 07:30 am..Western Line Riders can join in. Ride towards Virar –Dudhani.. Enjoy Boating n surroundings.. Ride to Jawhar.. Lunch enroute.. Check in at Resort.. Visit Dabhoda waterfall.. Campfire, Dinner and rest..  Day 2 Breakfast & start ride at 07:00 am Visit two dams enroute.. Ride Jawhar – Triambak – Vaitarna Dam – Ghoti – Igatpuri - Kalyan – Thane Lunch at Triambak. Visit Fort n waterfall. Reach Thane by 09:00 pm. 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 Tran... Read more