Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:30 AM PDT

DarkGreen Adventures (DGA) invite those different kind of traveler, who enjoy nature and want to sweat it out a bit in some outbound and group activities.
Coorg, known for its coffee plantations, has been called the Scotland of India by the British. Cauvery river originates here in the forested slopes. Coorg is rich in flora and fauna. There are three wildlife sanctuaries and a national park nearby. We will have opportunity for trekking as well as some wildlife sighting.
For this trip we will be staying mainly at Misty Palms which is a very scenic accommodation located away from the hustle of human settlements. This place is surrounded by fruit orchards, pepper and coffee plantations and these are further surrounded by forests and streams.
Brief Itinerary:
29th September, Tuesday
22:00 – Catch "12133 Mangalore express" from CST and halting at Thane (22:30) and Panvel (23:00)
30th September, Wednesday
15:15 – Reach Mangalore and enjoy the local cuisine of Mangalore
16:00 – Move to Coorg in a pvt vehicle. Those joining from Coorg or Madikeri will be picked up around 8pm.
22:00 – Reach our place of accommodation – Misty palms, settle down and enjoy delicious dinner of Coorg. Get ready for the adventurous trek next day
1st October, Thursday
06:00 – Get up early if you want to enjoy the super duper surroundings of the resort. See different types of fruits, coffee and pepper plants
09:00 – Take breakfast and be ready for the trek.
10:00 – We reach Srimangala and take forest permission
11:00 – Start trekking in the beautiful trail leading to Brahmagiri. With the trail passing through dense forest, endless grasslands, river streams and water falls (Iruppu Falls) , a trekker's interest never really wanes. We will have packed lunch on the way.
16:00 – Reach Forest guest house and settle down. Overnight stay and dinner here. This guesthouse is so tranquil that the only noises you could hear will be from the insects of forest.
2nd October, Friday
06:00 – Get up early and continue the trail to Brahmagiri peak. This trek takes you inside Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, which borders with Kerala and home to large herds of elephants and many other animals and reptiles. The awesome views in the trek attract trekkers from all over the country
We will have breakfast and lunch on the way.
17:00 – Return to Srimangala and take some evening refreshments here and move back to Misty Palms
19:00 – Campfire, dinner and masti
3rd October, Saturday
05:00 – Get up very early and then we go for a jungle trail in a nearby tiger reserve. Early morning is believed to be the best time to sight wild animals.
09:00 – Return and have breakfast.
10:00 – We explore nearby streams and plantations. Play some team games. This is optional for those who still feel energetic
14:00 – After lunch we go to Nagerhole forest for Jeep Safari (1-2 hrs). Stay focussed to catch glimpse of some more wild beasts in this forest of 644 km2 area.
19:00 – Back to Misty palms to have campfire, dinner and masti
4th October, Sunday
08:00 – Take breakfast and prepare to bid adieu to the beautiful sceneries of Coorg. Shopping for coffee and other spices can be done
12:00 – Reach Mangalore Junction and catch "12620 matsyagandha express"
5th October, Monday
06:00 – Reach LTT via Panvel and thane
Fees: Rs.9900 (Ex-Mangalore)
Non-refundable advance: Rs.3000 + Train tickets (optional)
Remaining amount to be paid during trip.
Expected Travel Expense from Mumbai to Mangalore and back: Rs.1000 (sleeper class), Rs.2800 (3AC)
Includes:
– Virtually all expenses from Mangalore to Mangalore
– 5 days breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and refreshments
– 4 nights accommodation expenses
– Travel expenses from Mangalore onwards
Excludes:
– Basic fee does not include travel fare till Mangalore
– Food in train
– Any personal expenditure.
Please contact for further inquiry and payment:
Email – krishna@darkgreen.co.in
Mobile – 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp)
Before you call, please note
1. Read the event itinerary at least once
2. Minimum batch size is 5 and max 17. We don't provide current booking info till the bookings are closed
3. All our trips are gender friendly and we had 30-50 percent female participants in all of our earlier trip.
— Send your advance money to following account:
Name – Krishna Kuya
Bank – IDBI, New Panvel
Account no: 1171 0400 008 0556
Account Type: Savings
IFSC code – IBKL0000023
Expectations from this trip:
– Drinking and smoking is not allowed in trip
– Our daily schedule during trip may differ from our usual daily life schedule with respect to day chores, tea timing, food timing etc. Please don't complain about these petty issues.
– Respect the local people and their culture. We try to learn more from them about the place.
– Since it is a backpack trip, you are expected to proactively involve in helping the team.
Things to be carried
Compulsory:
– Identity card
– Jacket or wincheaters (It will be slightly cold and rainy but not very cold)
– Rechargeable Torch
– Sport shoes or trekking shoes. Extra pair of floaters
– At least two water bottles all the time during trip.
– Personal medical kit, soap, paste etc. Please don't expect to get medical stores everywhere.
– Carry your luggage in a backpack. Avoid carrying sling bags.
Recommended but not compulsory:
– Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap etc.
– One thick bedsheet or blanket
– We appreciate people carrying juice packets and fruits like pears, pomegranate, dates etc
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Posted: 29 Sep 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Feel the Thrill in Waterfall Rappelling.
About the Tour :
Rappelling or Abseiling is a technique used for controlled descending down from a rock patch or slope. The main equipment used are high quality ropes, descender, seat harness along with gloves and helmet for safety. This technique has been absorbed by our adventure experts to create a happening recreational adventure activity wherein we will descend down on a rope that too under the refreshing flow of water via waterfalls, under the safety and security of experts.
Vihi waterfall is a famous waterfall rappelling spot near (Karjat). Come and enjoy the thrill of this happening recreational adventure sport with Mumbai Travellers Team this monsoon.
Height of the waterfall : 100 Feet
Weight Limit of the traveller : 35kgs-102 kgs
ITINERARY
Early Morning depart from Mumbai CST towards Kasara by 06:55 am Fast Kasara local (Detail train schedule will be declared later). One can board the same train from your nearest railway station on central line. Reach Kasara by 9.10 am. On arrival at Kasara, meet up at Ticket counter of Kasara railway station. Meet your leaders, head count and then further proceed towards Vihi village by local transport (Sumo / Trax)
Breakfast and Introduction session at Vihi village. Instruction session at waterfall and start the rappelling activity (09:30am). Enjoy the thrill of Vihi waterfall throughout the day with an amazing rappelling under the expert's guidance.
Evening depart to Kasara and then further proceed towards Mumbai by local train
Tour concludes with Happy Memories
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Destination: Bera Leopard Reserve
Dates: 01-05 Oct, 2015 (Thu-Mon) (5D/4N)
Safaris Included: 4
Cost per Person: Triple Sharing Basis Rs 22,000/-
Call us for Early Bird and Group discounts!
Schedule
Day 1 – Depart from Mumbai
Day 2 – Arrive at Bera – Leopard safari
Day 3 – Leopard Safari – Jawai Dam Visit – Evening Leopard Safari – Cultural Program
Day 4 – Leopard Safari and Bird Watching Session – Check Out – Depart from Bera
Day 5 – Arrive at Mumbai
Cost Includes
– Rail journey (Mumbai-Bera-Mumbai) by 3 Tier AC
– Local road transport in private vehicles
– Accommodation at private resort
– All food cycles during the tour including food in the train journey
To register:
Archis Sahasrabudhe – 98921 72467
Lokesh Tardalkar – 98209 90389
Radhika Phadke – 98330 26969
http://www.TwineOutdoors.com
#TwineOutdoors #TogetherWorldIsNotEnough
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 01:55 PM PDT

Dear Rangers,
We at Wild rangers invite you to experience most thrilling experience of life – Bunjee Jumping (83 mtrs) & River Rafting (26 Kms) at Rishikesh in three Different batches.
Batches
Batch I: – 2 Oct 2015 – 4 Oct 2015
Batch II: – 23 Oct 2015 – 25 Oct 2015
Batch III: – 25 Dec 2015 – 27 Dec 2015
Duration (3N/4D)
Tour Highlighs:-
@[null:#Bunjee] Jumping (83 mtrs)
@[null:#River] Rafting (26 kms)
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@[null:#Campfire] & Barbeque
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@[null:#Fun] & Masti
Itinerary & Schedule:-
Day 0 Thursday
Train (LTT HW AC SUP) 12171 Schedule on 7:55 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will Drop us to Haridwar around 13:10
Day 1 Friday,
Gathering Point –Haridwar Junction at 14:00 Hrs
Move to our resort located near River, Welcome Drinks on arrival, Roam in Village, Back to resort for Dinner & Bonfire, Retire for day.
Day 2 Saturday,
Early morning leave for exciting rafting in Ganga River which is 26 Km stretch and having variety of rapids, dare to fall off the cliff with safety gear, have lunch at one of the oldest resto of Rishikesh Chotiwala. Attend Ganga Aarti & Visit Laxman & Ram jhoola.Back to resort for group activity,retire for day follwd by dinner.
Day 3 Sunday,
Leave to experience most awaited & thrilling experience of your life- Bunjee Jumping, Bunjee Jumping is 200% safe dan driving vehicle on road dare to jump. This is something which everyone should do once in life
Bunjee Video :- @[NjQyMTgzOTU5MjA4MTA3Omh0dHBzXGEvL3lvdXR1LmJlL05ma3IwMlVwVjdzOjo=:https://youtu.be/Nfkr02UpV7s
Back to resort for lunch rest for time, enjoy DJ with barbeque in evening, Retired for day with Dinner.
Day 4 Monday,
Early Morning leave for Haridwar station group breaks at 07:00 Hrs
Participants who are travelling back to Mumbai by Train can catch Train Dehradun-Kochuveli Weekly SF Express/12288 Schedule at 7:45 from Haridwar
We will back in Panvel on Tuesday by 12:25 Hrs
Things to be carried:
Identity Proof 9Must)
Torch with Extra Battery (Must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Cap (optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Extra pair of shoes or floaters
A haversack to put all these things
Fees: – 13200 Rs/Person
Inclusion:-
Transport from Haridwar to Haridwar
All Meals, Breakfast & Evening refreshments.
Triple sharing Accommodation near river side camp.
Bunjee Jumping, Cliff Jumping & River rafting activity charges.
Entrée Fee wherever required.
WR Expertise.
Exclusion:-
Mumbai to Haridwar & back Transport.
Meals during Train Journey.
Any other activity like flying fox & Giant Swing which is not mentioned above.
Anything other than mentioned above.
Registration and Payment Details:
For Registration one needs to deposit full payment of amount Rs10000/- per person in the account details given below. You need call and confirm Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact or mail your details.
Bank Account Details:
A/C Name: – Mayur Phadale
A/C Number: – 643801505651
IFSC Code: – ICIC0006438
MICR Code: – 400229080
Branch: – ICICI Bank, Andheri (East)
Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 45 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 25 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
For enquiry & registrations:-
Call: – Hemant: 9833521785 | Kamlesh 9833288168. Mayur :- 8080304123
Mail: – info@wildrangers.in
All our treks and Tours are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us.
Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund. Respect the Heritage. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.The Leader's decision will be final and binding on all members.No Arguments will be entertained.
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:00 PM PDT

Continuing the series on Biodiversity of the Western Ghats, its a pleasure to announce DCP Herpetofauna Photography Workshop at few of the most trilling patches of rainforests of the Western Ghats this monsoon!! In this expedition, the team will be exploring the Bhagwan Mahavir WLS, Bondla WLS, Tambi Surla and Chorla Ghats of Mhadei WLS, Goa.
Situated in the Konkan region along the West coast of peninsular India, Bhagwan Mahavir WLS is a 240 sq km of protected area within Western Ghats along the eastern border of Goa and forms a part of the one of the largest contiguous patches of protected areas in the central Western Ghats. The sanctuary has Mahdei Wildlife Sanctuary to the north and Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary to the South. Dandeli Anshi Tiger reserve borders the area to the East. The annual raifall exceeds 3,000 mm. Tambdi Surla, is not only known for the 12th Century old temple of Lord Mahadeva, but the forest of Tambdi Surla is extremely popular amongst the Macro Photographers because of its rich biodiversity that it hosts which starts vibrating with life specially with the onset of the monsoon. Chorla Ghats is situated in borders of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. This area is at a higher elevation. It is a part of the Western Ghats at an elevation of 800 meters. The geography boasts of a few rare species of wild-life such as the barred wolf snake (Lycodon striatus) in its sub-tropical forests. Lastly, Bondla WLS is located in North Eastern Goa, in the Ponda taluka of the state. The total area of the park is 8 km2. The location is amazing for a Macro maniac during the monsoons.
Target species
Hump nosed pit viper, Malabar Pit viper, Bamboo Pit viper, Saw scaled Viper, King cobra, Common Krait, Bronze Backed Tree snake, Painted Bronze backed tree snake, Indian Rock Python, Common Vine snake, Checkered Keelback, Rat Snake, Beddome’s Keelback, Common Wolf Snake, Mabalar Gliding frog, Indian Bull Frog, Skittering Frog, Dobson’s Burrowing Frog, Bicoloured Frog, Fungoid Frog, Bronze Frog, Reddish Burrowing Frog, Ornate Narrow-mouthed Frog, Jerdon’s Ramanella, Common tree Frog, Common Indian Toad.
Scheduled dates: 1st to 4th October 2015 (3 nights 4 days)
ITINERARY
Day 1
After your arrival at Margao, you will be escorted to our camp site. Our Photography and biodiversity expert would guide you through the entire plan for the Trip. After the room allotment process, freshen up and join the camp briefing over a cup of hot coffee. After a short discussion on the possible target species of the region and a few tips and tricks on Macro photography, enjoy a delicious lunch at the camp site. You must keep your camera ready with you anytime for possible sightings within the campsite. Take some rest and join the trail around the campsite in the evening and night around Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 2
The day begins early at 6.15 am with a hot cup of tea and coffee. The excitement starts with the early morning call of the Malabar Grey Hornbills. Today we will proceed for Tambdi Surla trail in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning. Spend the whole day looking for reptiles like Hump nosed pit viper, Malabar Pit viper, Bamboo Pit viper, Saw scaled Viper, King cobra, Common Krait, Bronze Backed Tree snake, Painted Bronze backed tree snake, Indian Rock Python, Common Vine snake, Checkered Keelback, Rat Snake, Beddome’s Keelback, Common Wolf Snake. Learn the various techniques of macro photography from our expert on field. We will carry packed breakfast with us on the trail. We will return by midday and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional local recipes. We get together by 3.30 pm for a cup of tea / coffee and then move out for the evening trail to Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 3
One more day full of thrill and excitement to be spent deep inside the forests of the Chorla Ghats of Mhadei WLS. Chorla Ghats is located on the intersection of the borders of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra and is a part of the Western Ghats at an elevation of 800 meters. This geography boasts of a few rare species of wild-life such as the barred wolf snake (Lycodon striatus) in its sub-tropical forests. Keep a watch on every leaf, every bark and every little stone in the forest, there is a life vibrating. It is not only the reptiles and the amphibians, but also the smaller of the life form that make amazing macro subjects. We will carry packed breakfast with us on the trail. We will return by midday and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional local recipes. Shoot along with our macro photography expert and master the technique of controlling light and exposure on field. We get together by 3.30pm for a cup of tea / coffee and then move out for the evening trail to Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 4
We will explore the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary for some time in the morning. Come back to camp for breakfast and you will be dropped to Margao, post lunch to board the bus / train back to Mumbai.
STAY
The campsite has cottages placed amidst a permaculture farm on the border of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. A calm river flows by the side of the lodge. The cottages are cozy & simple. They are constructed by local expert artisans with knowledge filtered over generations. The cottages suit the best to local climate and culture. All this is done keeping in mind the participants' stay comforts.
GETTING READY
Things to carry
Carrying your macro lens is a primary need. However, there are good opportunities to use wide angle lenses for landscapes as well.
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
Fill your camera bag with silica gel to protect your gadgets from moisture. They are available in chemist shops.
You must carry headlights / torches for the night search. Headlights make your both hands free to operate your camera.
We also advise you to carry protective footwear – gumboots are best. These boots give enormous confidence while walking through the forest floor or marshy areas. In case you are reluctant to use Gum Boots, do carry tough shoes (preferably covering upto ankle).
Carry Leech socks and way to use them will be demonstrated during workshops
Do carry protective rain gears for yourself and for your equipment. We find Ponchos very good
Carry basic first aid along with you. Carry regular medicines if you are on medication. Carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites. Carry Permite cream to keep you protected from tick bites.
LEARNING
On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following
How to approach Wildlife in the field
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Use of external lights and creative wildlife photography
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography
EXPERT
Yuwaraj Gurjar – a nationally acclaimed Wildlife photographer, writer, trainer and a conservation activist carrying with him an extensive field experience of more than 25 years in the Indian forests. He has travelled across the vast Indian geography and has thorough knowledge of most of the Indian forests. He has many publications contributing enormously to Indian Wildlife conservation. He has a very good knowledge of the Western Ghats microfauna and he specializes in butterflies and all other forms of macro photography. He is an award winner of hundreds of national and international acclaim. He is truly a national phenomenon, a Biodiversity expert and Chief Macro Photography advisor associated with DCP group.
COST
Package cost: Rs 15000 per head plus service tax (Ex Goa)
Above costing is based on a minimum participation of 8 pax
Cost includes
All meals (Beginning from breakfast on day 1 to lunch on Day 3)
Packed breakfast wherever necessary
Biodiversity expert for all days
DCP photography expert for all days
Transfers in two Innovas
Entry tickets
Cost does not include:
Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary
Travel cost of reaching Goa
Cancellation policy
All cancellations before 30 days of the event date – 100% refund
All cancellations between 20 – 30 days of the event date – 50% refund
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date – No refund possible
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 09:00 PM PDT

TreksandTrails, India: Invites you for a Leisure Tour to Andaman Islands (South) 01 October to 04 October 2015.
Summary:
Type: Leisure Tour
Minimum Count: 2
Maximum Count: 20
Last date: 15 September 2015
Duration: 2 Nights at Port Blair + 2 Nights at Havelock
Tour Cost: Rs. 21800.00
Type: Standard
Code: IXZ 0402
Andaman Islands Tour Package
Day 1: Port Blair Island – Ross Island – Light & Sound Show
Arrive at Port Blair, transfer to Hotel. Afternoon by 03.30 pm depart from hotel for neighbouring Ross Island. Evening enjoy the Light & Sound show at Ross Island ( a saga of Indian freedom struggle & life at Ross during British regime bought to live through moving light and sound effects). Day ends overnight at Port Blair.
Day 2: Port Blair – Havelock Island
Early morning 07.15 am transfer to jetty for 08.15am Catamaran service Havelock Islands, reaching by 09.30 am. Take a snorkelling trip to Elephant Island. Afternoon take a trip to Radhanagar beach (Rated as Asia best beach by TIME magazine) Overnight stay will be at Havelock Island.
Day 3: Scuba Diving
Early morning get to Scuba Dive location. Return by lunchtime. Post lunch visit to Kalapathar to watch sunset. Overnight stay will be at Havelock Island.
Day 4: Travel from Havelock Island to Port Blair Island + City Tour
Leave early in the Morning by 09.00 am check out from hotel and take the jetty for Port Blair. Reach Port Blair by 11.30am, Transfer to hotel. Afternoon enjoy an early lunch an depart from hotel by 12.30 pm for City Tour of Port Blair which covers, Anthropological Museum which displays the tools, models habitats, art and handcrafts of the aboriginal tribes of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Samdudrika (Naval Marine Museum, National Memorial Cellular Jail). Evening Enjoy Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail. Overnight stay will be at Port Blair.
Day 5: Transfer to airport
Other details Visit – http://www.treksandtrails.org
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 11:00 PM PDT

Exploring HAMPI!
Hills. Rivers. Ruins. History. Photographs. Portraits. Cliff jumps. Hippies. Mopeds. Live Music. Barbecue. Stars. Sunsets. Green fields. Boulders. Landscapes.
And one LONG weekend! That's Hampi for you, folks!
Hampi is an ancient village located on the banks of River Tungabhadra in Karnataka. It is recognised by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites in India.Standing within the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, it was renowned because of its immense wealth, flourishing art, literature and trade in ancient times. Now, the ruins of Hampi are captivating and unreal and are sure to leave you breathless, with stacks of giant boulders resting carelessly, blue skies with popcorn clouds and green paddy fields.
Dates: 2nd – 4th October 2015
1st October – Journey commences
Leave from Mumbai by bus in the evening around 5.30 pm.
2nd October – Exploring the Hip side
Reach Hospet early morning.
Take a local transport to Hampi and a ferry ride across the river that divides Hampi in 2 parts (the cultural side and the hip side). Check-in in our guest house and freshen up for the exciting day ahead.
Spend the day exploring the hip side of Hampi on mopeds. In the evening, go swimming in a lake and cliff jumping. Enjoy a sunset atop a hill with guitars, drums and live music! Return to the guest house for dinner.
3rd October – Exploring the cultural side
After a delicious breakfast at the guest house, leave to be amazed by the architectural heritage around the Royal Centre and the colorful Bazaar on the cultural side of Hampi. Catch the ferry back to our hip side. Post dinner, put your party hats on. Under the open sky and stars, settle in for a barbecue and music.
4th October – Waterfalls, coracles and farewell
Today, hike up to waterfall and boat across the waters in tiny coracles. Soak in as much of this beautiful abode, as we depart back home in the evening. Take transportation to Hospet and then a bus back to Mumbai.
5th October – Back to Bombay
Reach Mumbai by 8 am.
Cost: 3150/- per person
Group size: Max. 15 people
Inclusions:
Transportation from Hospet to Hospet
Shared accommodation for 2 nights
Activities – cliff jump, barbecue, coracle boat ride
Bike rent for Day 1
Entry fees
Mapping Journeys traveler along
Due to Facebook words limitations the whole itinerary, cost, other payment options, cancellation policy and details is given in the below link :
http://mappingjourneys.com/archives/1127
For other payment options, queries and registration,please contact :
+91 9867697306
+91 9867693107
http://www.mappingjourneys.com
Exclusions:
Travel from Mumbai to Hospet and back
All meals
Personal Expenses (Shopping, mineral water, etc.) Insurance of any kind Medical and Evacuation Charges Anything not included under “inclusions”
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Posted: 30 Sep 2015 11:30 PM PDT

River Bank Camping – at Krishna River Camp @ Wai, enroute Panchgani on October 1st, 2nd ,3rd & 4th – Everyweekend.
Rs.2000 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay in tents , adventure activities and all meals starting from lunch inclusive of barbecue
Program plan
12 pm check in – Allocation of Tents
1pm -2pm Veg & NV Lunch
2-4pm Swim in the river with life jackets , build raft and ride it
4-5pm Visit the local boating club for group boating
5.30pm Evening Tea, Hot Snacks
5.30-7.30pm Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Darts
7.30-8.30- DIY barbecue (Veg & NV)
9-10.30pm Veg & NV Dinner
10.30- Campfire
11.30- Lights Off
Next day
8.30am Break Fast & Tea
9.30am- Bullock cart ride
11-12pm Check out
Lights out strictly after 11:30 pm; No chatting, discussing, singing after 11.30pm. Plz respect the privacy of other campers.
Package 2
Rs.1250 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay @ Home Stays and all meals starting from lunch.
Program plan
12 pm check in @ Home Stays
1-2pm Veg & NV Lunch
5.30pm- Evening Tea
5.30-7.30pm Spend time on the river banks overlooking Sahyadri Mountains (Just 5 mins from property)
9-10.30pm – Veg & NV Dinner
10.30pm-Campfire
11.30pm- Lights off
Lights out strictly after 11:30 pm; No chatting, discussing, singing after 11.30pm. Plz respect the privacy of other guest.
Next day
8.30am- Break Fast
11-12pm Check out
Post check out options for campers and Home Stay guest
Take a local wai tour – Picturesque Balkavdi Dam, Dhom Dam, Dholya Ganpati Temple, Menavli Ghat, Nana Phadnavis Wada and Narsinha Temple (excluded in package)
Take a Panchgani & Mahableshwar Tour (excluded in package)
Contact : Milan Wadkar @ 9819833345 for booking or email us at milan@krishnarivercamp.com
Wai is approximately 250kms from Mumbai or ~4.5hrs and 90kms from Pune or ~2hrs.
Campers have to drive themselves with their vehicles to the campsite or take the buses plying to Panchgani which will drop you at Wai bus depot. There are pvt buses plying from Mumbai to Wai do inquire about the same with us.
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Posted: 01 Oct 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Hello Friends,
Planning to have a small trip to an untapped destination of fun, adventure and leisure time.??? Then join us for Malvan Tour – underwater heaven!!!
Date : 2nd – 4th October, 2015
Date of traveling – 1st October (10 hours journey)
Cost – Rs. 6500/-
Time of traveling – 8:00 PM
Mode of Transport – AC Tempo Traveler
Seats – 16 Pax
Cost Includes –
* Mumbai to Mumbai
* Dormitory Stay in a Bungalow
* 2 Full meals (veg/non-veg) & Sunday Lunch
* Professional Scuba Diving (25 min, Video shoot, Photographs)
* Water Sports (Jet ski, banana ride, speed boat, bumper ride, water bike)
*Parasailing
* Local Sight seeing (Salgaonkar Ganpati, Tsunami Island, Rock Garden, Devbaug Beach, Nivati Beach, Kunkeshwar Mandir, Rameshwar Mandir, Sindhudurga Fort, Vijaydurga Fort, Thiba Palace) (As time permits)
Cancellations :
Cancellation: If for some reason you wish to cancel your tour, an email intimation needs to be sent to aoadventures@gmail.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone.
The cancellation charges are as under:
Cancellations prior to 90 days from the start of the tour — full refund.
Cancellation between 89 days and 40 days to the start of the tour — 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 39 days to the start of the tour — no refund.
Note: If tour is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike/bandh etc), AO Trekkers is not responsible and will not give any refund.
Contact –
Prasad Mahajan – 9769193111
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Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:00 AM PDT

Dear Friends,
We at Sahyamitra are glad to announce a much awaited expedition to Forts Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg with the pleasant company of Shri Appa Parab.
Respected Appa will enlighten us on the historical values and events that took place on these forts.
Place: Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg, Konkan.
Dates: 2nd, 3rd and 4th October 2015 (3 days)
Contribution: Rs.2950/-
Cost includes:
Transport from Mumbai to Vijaydurg-Sindhudurg and back to Mumbai.
Food: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch, 3 Evening Snacks and 2 Dinner
Cost Excludes:
All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above.
Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines etc.)
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Cost Includes”.
Meeting point: 1st October (Thursday), meeting venue will be announced later.
Limited sets for 45 participants only. Bookings on ‘First come, First serve’ basis.
For any further details and registration, please contact any of the below after 6:00 pm :
Swapnil Parab : 9619 633594
Usha Parab : 9920 183131
Pritam Aklekar : 98926 84623
Meghan Patankar: 9969 695882
Sacin Sawant : 9819 020177
Geetanjali Mane: 9619 199321
Saurabh Pradhan : 9769 765127
Kindly book your seats at the earliest (as we have to book the vehicle) by paying Rs. 2950** in the below account (please mention trek name in comments section):
Account Details
Bank Name : ICICI
Account ID : 641401510456
Account Type : Savings
Account name : Saurabh Pradhan
Branch : Bandra (E)
IFSC code : ICIC0006414
(Once payment is done, please send an email to saurab253@gmail.com
with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number)
For more details on our upcoming Treks log on to http://www.sahyamitra.com
** Confirmation on Full Payment only. Rs 1500 will be non-refundable.
Full amount will be refunded on cancellation only in case of over-bookings.
Few Do's and Don'ts:
• Avoid littering and kindly ensure all city waste is carried back or disposed off appropriately.
• Do not destroy/ write on archeological or historical monuments.
• Smoking cigarette, chewing tobaco and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited during the trek.
• A group is a cohesive unit only if it acts together, avoid acting on your own and coordinate with the leader and deputy.
• Member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Please understand that treks are not a kind of picnics, so please don't expect luxury and absolute comforts.
• Trek is relatively safe. Most of the accidents, if happened here, have been due to the foolhardiness of humans. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, Sahyamitra cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness, Loss of property and such other unforeseen eventualities.
• The Trek/Itinerary can be changed/modified/cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances without any prior notice
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