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Posted: 16 Feb 2016 10:11 PM PST

Crocodile Safari Tour with Tattva Adventures on 2nd & 3rd April 2016 (Leaving on 1st night)Some information about the Place:The places that will be visiting are:Approx 300 Kms Away From Mumbai1.Crocodile Safari @ Maldoli2.Guhagar Beach3.Govalkot – Maldoli Backwater4.Vyadeshwar Temple (If time Permits)Little info about the place :Crocodile safari at maldoli. we are conducting this maldoli crocodile safari for first Time and are very happy to Announce it publicallyAlong with crocodile safari at maldoli,we have also Arranged accommodation facilities and delicious cuisinesThat will help to make your crocodile safari tour a memorable one !! so book your crocodile safari today !!!CROCODILE SAFARI:There are lot many attractions for tourist in Konkan. Maldoli village is one of the attractions located near Chiplun on the bank of Vashishti river.The main attraction of this village is Crocodile Safari there are lot of crocodiles in the river who are freely resides in this river, along withthat the picturesque nature and the different types of birds attracts the tourists.If you are thinking about visiting the Kerala backwaters no need to go this much long, We are having a better option in our Konkan. Maldoli is betteroption to visit.This village is situated on the bank of Vashishti river which gives you a feeling of being in Kerala. The small small villages on the banks of this riverthe picturesque nature the small islands in the back waters of the river, the peaceful climate far away from the noisy cities, the silent flowing water,soothing climate makes you forget the entire remaining world. But nowadays the tourists are more attracted to see the crocodiles in the river.Maldoli is a very small village which has very less contact with the noisy world. The god has given a very beautiful nature and soothing climate to thisvillage although this village is not known by the outside world. But nowadays tourists are visiting this place.Tourists come here to travel in the backwater... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 08:07 PM PST

Dear Vibers,     We are glad to invite you for Velas Turtle Festival on 12th-13th March,2016            The places that will be visiting are:   1. Velas Beach – Turtle Festival visit   2. Bankot Fort  3. Harihareshwar Temple    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. 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.Bankot Fort: 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. 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 sur... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 08:04 PM PST

Dear Vibers,     We are glad to invite you for Velas Turtle Festival on 5th-6th March,2016            The places that will be visiting are:   1. Velas Beach – Turtle Festival visit   2. Bankot Fort  3. Harihareshwar Temple    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. 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.Bankot Fort: 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. 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 surro... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 08:01 PM PST

Dear Vibers,     We are glad to invite you for Velas Turtle Festival on 27th-28th February,2016            The places that will be visiting are:   1. Velas Beach – Turtle Festival visit   2. Bankot Fort  3. Harihareshwar Temple    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. 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.Bankot Fort: 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. 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 ... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 05:45 PM PST

Greetings!!   We at MGC would like to Invite you all to thrilling and chilling NIGHT trek to Kothaligad. Its on coming Sat 20, Feb 16. About Kothaligad: The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. In 1716, this cave was captured by the British. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. From Kothaligad directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy. In fact, it can be called a watch tower to keep a vigil on the Mawal area in the greater province of the Marathas. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. The stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming. Height: 3100 FT Grade: Easy Date : 20 Feb 16 Things to Carry: 1. Extra Clothes 2. Sleeping bag / mat/ pull over/News Papers 3. Personal Medicines/ and mosquito repellant 4. Dry Food e.g. biscuits/ Dinner 5. 2 Lemons 6. Good quality trekking shoes. 7. Electral powder / Glucon D / Tang 8. Water Bottle (3 Liter Must) 9. Camera (Optional) 10. Rucksack to carry all this thing. 11. Sanitary Kit 12. TORCH WITH EXTRA BATTERIES   Event Cost (Non Refundable): 700 Each (Includes travelling from Karjat to Karjat, First Aid, Breakfast in morning) Account Details: Vivek Bharat Khade 000301557456 ICICI BANK Race Course Circle Vadodara Branch     For registrations and more details contact ..   Vivek 9004575139     If not reachable drop a text ..will come back to you !!   See you there ... Yo !!   Regards, Mumbai Green Chapter, Yo... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 07:27 AM PST

Tarkarli offers an ideal destination for a relaxed weekend away near the beach and also is a good stop over on the way to Goa if you are on a long holiday. Tarkarli is amongst the few destinations in Maharashtra where you can enjoy Snorkeling and S.C.U.B.A diving thanks to the clear waters and the coral reefs which spread over almost the entire coast near Tarkarli. Sindhudurg fort which spreads over 44 acres on the Kurte island to the north of Tarkarli in Malvan is another must visit during a Tarkarli Holiday.  Why Trekking Spartans Private Beach: Tondavali has a long stretch of clean white sand virgin private beach and from here you can walk along the sea to Achara which is 6 Kms away which is a unique experience. Here you can do 'Dolphin-sighting' without going far into the sea.   Bird Watching: White beach resort is blessed with forest zone. Tourist can frequently spot & can enjoy company of famous as well as very rare species of various birds. Kingfishers, Hornbill are often seen.   Fishing: Keen and enthusiastic anglers can have the ultimate joy of fishing (by using fishing tackle equipment i.e Fishing rod, Net) from bank of river and patiently wait for the catch. Sports & Recreation: Enjoy & rejuvenate your energy by doing recreation activities like cricket, Beach volley ball, Beach football, Badminton, carom, chess, cards & Archery.   Meeting Points , Train No. and Reservation Details will be provided after Booking.   Booking Charges - Rs. 2000/- , please book before 24th feb 2016     Payement Details Name - Nipun Tomar Account No. - 02391140036020 Bank - HDFC Bank IFSC Code-  HDFC0000239 Branch- Powai Mumbai or Name - Abhishek Sharma Account No. - 30813613976 Bank -SBI IFSC Code- SBIN0003991 Branch- SBI JAYANT    Schedule for tour:   After payment please send us Payment Details and Transaction No.on mnmgreenindia@gmail.com or send on Whatsup No . 08871518696/+91 9769941145   Leave from CST by Train on ... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 04:07 AM PST

P.E.A.K. Troops, PRABALMACHI CAMPING Location: Near panvel Elevation : 390 Metres Simple 1.5 HR Ascend Difficulty: Easy   About the Tour : Prabalmachi is the midway base village for two famous treks near Navi Mumbai named Prabalgad and Kalavantin. Prabalmachi offers breathtaking view of both Prabalgad and Kalavantin, with a scenic valley view of Panvel outskirts. Nothing can beat Prabalmachi when it comes to location, weather and food. Its one of the best camping location our team has produced with required basic amenities. It also offers a small trek through the forest which has potential Wildlife.   Itinerary: Day 104:00 PM: Meet at Panvel Railway Station. 04:45 PM: Move to Thakurwadi by public transport. 05:45 PM: Introduction and Start ascending. 07:30 PM: Setting up of your own tents, Ice Breakers, Group Activities. 09:00 PM: Local delicious dinner. 10:00 PM: Campfire and good night.   Day 02: 07:00 AM: Wakeup call 07:30 AM: Breakfast. 08:00 AM: Start the return Journey 09:00 AM: Reach Thakurwadi. 09:45 AM: Return journey to Panvel   Event  Cost:  Rs. 650/- per participants (Booked before 23rd Feb 2015) there after it will be Rs: 750/- Registration:  Registration through phone calls only. Please Call Us for any query or to confirm your seat. Pl call & book the seat by paying 300/- in Advance (Non-refundable). Limited seats only   Account Details A/c Name        : Raj Singh Bank Name     : AXIS BANK Account ID     : 912010022801101 IFSC code       : UTIB0001703, AXIS BANK, YOGI NAGAR, BRANCH  Note: 1) While on line transfer, please provide your name in notes section. 2) Once payment is done, please send an email to peaktroops@gmail.com with transaction id, Name.   Inclusions:1. Travelling charges from panvel to panvel by state transportation bus 2. Tented accommodation with camping mattress 3. Meals during the trip (Dinner-Breakfast- Veg. Only) with tea and & welcome drink 4. Guide and Professional Expertise. Exclusi... Read more

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 02:51 AM PST

MUMBAI TREKIZENS Organise Women Day Special one Day trek to Lohagad fort and Bhaje Caves 06th March 2016   About Lohagad Fort:       Located about 89 km from Mumbai and 68 km from Pune is one of the best built forts of the Maratha Empire. At a height of 3,450 feet above sea level lies this pre-British era marvel of Indian history called Lohagad Fort. The fort is located close to the hill station of Lonavala in the state of Maharashtra.    About Bhaje Caves:       Significant monument of art, architecture and history is a group of exquisite rock cut chambers at the valley of Indrayani River – Bhaja Caves. These 22 rock-cut caves have been created approximately 2,200 years ago, sometimes around 200 BC.  Schedule:-  Indrayani Express - Train No. -  22105   CST – 05:40 AM   Dadar – 5:51 AM   Thane – 6:14 AM   Kalyan – 6:33 AM   Karjat -  7:13 AM   Lonavala - 7:58 AM   #The_Schedule for trek is:   From Lonavala Station  - Introduction Round  - Reach Base of Fort by Private Jeep  - Breakfast  - Start Ascending Fort - 9:00 AM  - Reach Top - 9:30 AM  - Explore Fort,Photography  - Start Descending at 11:00 AM  - Lunch and will move for Bhaje Caves at 1:00 PM  - Explore Bhaje Caves  - If Time allows explore Karla Caves - as per interest of all members  - Depart for Lonavala Station by 3:00 PM  - Reach Lonavala Station and Depart for Mumbai by Indrayani/Intercity Express as per reservations   #Trek_Fees:- 750/-   Registration amount rs. 750/- (non-refundable) to be paid in advance for booking of your seat.   #Includes:-   Inclusions:  - Travel from CST to Lonavala and Lonavala to CST, Private jeep base village and back   - 1 Breakfast and tea  - 1 Lunch  - Expertise and guide charges  - Trekking-Spartans Administration Charges   #Excludes:-  - Any other charges not mentioned above.   #send your money to following account:   Name.: Sagar Shinde   Bank.:Stat Bank Of India (Saving a/c).   Account no.: 35543441472   IFSC code.: S... Read more