Posted: 02 Mar 2016 10:07 PM PST

A walk in the woods of Matheran with Tattva. Away from the hustle bustle of the city. Matheran has amazing wildlife . An opportunity for Nature Lovers, especially Photographers.*** POSSIBLE SIGHTINGS Bamboo Pit Viper, Vine Snake, Cat Snake are commonly seen snakes on the trail. Amphibians like cricket frog, wrinkled frog, fungoid frog, tree frog, bush frog and many Indian Toad etc can be seen.The trail will start from Dasturi (parking area), Matheran between 11.30 to 12 :00 . We will scan the surrounding area for reptiles and amphibians - should conclude at Neral around 7:30 AM. Mumbai CST 6:21 PMByculla 6:29 PM Dadar 6:36 PMKurla 6:43 PMGhatkopar 6:47 PMThane 7:02 PMDombivili 7:14 PMKalyan 7:21 PMNeral 7:55 PMCost of the event : 750/-includes ------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling from Neral to Neral Dinner veg/non vegEntry Charges of MatheranBreakfastExpertise Call to Register------------------------------------------------------------------Rahul - 9004 535 877Lawrence - 7666 311 555Things To Be carried:----------------------------------------------------------------TORCH V IMP with extra batteries Cap, etc.( please dont forget )Shoes Mandatory..no kittos Full Length pants mandatoryIdentity proof Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryMedicine those if you require usually Good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.Pleases do not carry Jholas.Please avoid wearing JewelleryRules---------------------------------No Smoking, tobacco and alcoholBe a group - its not a raceNO littering please...we are educated smile emoticonThe leader's decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.Note- Please understand this ain't a picnic, all Trekking and Adventure activities demand fitness.We request you to get a medical fitness check done before you part... Read more

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 09:59 PM PST

Tattva's Night Trek to Matheran Via One Tree Hill Point on 6th March 2016, leaving 5th March Saturday NightMATHERANType : Hill FortHeight : 2600 approxRange : MatheranGrade: Easy Matheran: (The most unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra.Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district.The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:We will be starting with the Karjat Fast Local (time-table given below)CST – Karjat SLOW Local:CST – 10:31 pmByculla – 10:39 pmDadar – 10:49 pmKurla – 10:59 pmGhatkopar – 11:05 pmThane – 11:26 pmDombivali – 11:48 pmKalyan – 11:57 pmBadlapur – 00:15 amKarjat – 00:48 am.****Missing the train means missing the eventMeeting Point: 00:48 am @ Karjat Station Platform No.1Reach base village 02:00 amStart trek @ 02:30 amReach top @ 05:30amWalk through the beautiful forest trail to reach Dasturi NakaReach Neral Station from Matheran by TaxiWe will be reaching Neral station by 08:00 AM (tentative)The cost for the trek is Rs450 per head which includesWhich includes Travelling from Karjat to Base Village in tumtumMorning tea & Breakfast,Matheran to Neral Station Taxi Fare.Tattva adventures ExpertiseRegistrations are only through phone callsTo Register CallShri : 9870 371 280Jeet : 9220 975 649Please transfer full amount to the below bank account to confirm your registration.Payment details:Name of the account: Shrikant Janardhan ShenoyA/c # 002601534455IFSC code- ICIC0000026Bank name: ICICI BankBank Address: Kailash Plaza, Ghatkopar EastThings To Be carried:—————————————————————-TORCH V IMPIdentity proofSome ready to eat food... Read more

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 08:26 PM PST

WSR Scuba Diving Special Konkan Tour on 24th – 27th March 2016 with water sports and Forts   About Konkan Tour: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Dates                :  24-27 March 2016 Cost per Person:  8500/- per head (All Veg Meals)                             9500/-per head (All Non-Veg Meals)    500/- * Discount to WSR Registered Members   Vijaydurg: The oldest fort on Sindhudurg coast constructed in the regime of Raja Bhoj of shilahar dynasty in 1205 (construction period 1193-1205). The fort was earlier known as "Gheria" as it is situated in the village "Girye". Shivaji Maharaj won this fort from Adilshaha of Bijapur in 1653 and renamed it as "Vijay Durg" as the then Hindu solar ear's name was "Vijay". Vijay means Victory. Sprawling over an area of 48 acres, Vijaydurg, fort of victory, was once seized by the British following a bloody battle. They renamed it Fort Augustus. A dilapidated board at the entrance of the fort relates its history. One of the best views of the fort is from the jetty. The fort stretches out into the sea and a walk inside its precincts is worthwhile. Shivaji added triple rows of huge walls, umpteen towers and spacious inner buildings to it and strengthened it in the 17th century.   Kunkeshwar:                                                                                    Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village, 14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of temple surroundings. This beautiful temple near beach has alluring architecture with reminiscent of South Indian style of temple architecture. Yadav Kings built this temple in 1100 A. D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who rejuvenated this temple many times was a frequent visitor to this temple. This temple is also famous as Kashi of South Konkan.   Sindhudurg:                                                                                                 Huge sea rocks of Malvan has ... Read more

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 03:49 AM PST

Wanderingsoulriders Group, glad to invites you all for Night Trek and Camping to Prabalmachi with Trek of kalavantin Circuit on 26th March 2016 Little Info About The Fort: Type: Hill Fort Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Base Village: Thakurwadi Region: Panvel  Cost: 800/- Trek Lead: Deepak / Harshal / Radhika   Kalavantin Durg is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. One reason for people taking interest in the Taj Mahal is romanticism associated with the monument but Kalavantin Durg is another fort in India that is supposed to have been built for a queen. It is 2,330 ft high but no one knows much about its history. Kalavantin Durg is believed to have been built during the time of Buddha or in or around 500 BC for a queen named Kalavantin The fort can be found near Mumbai in the Western Ghats which are also called Sahyadri Mountains. It is often visited by tourists (usually local and native) and is also visible from the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway and lies opposite to Prabalgad.   The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below: Meeting Point: @ Panvel Station, Near Saibaba Temple at 7.30 PM …….. Day – 1, 26th March 2016, Saturday:  Train Details: People Joining From Thane 06:34 pm Thane – Panvel (S) 06:42 pm Airoli 06:61 pm Koparkhairne 07:05 pm Nerul 07:12 pm Belapur CBD 07:16 pm Kharghar 07:27 pm Panvel Train Details: People Joining From Mumbai 06:12 pm CST – Panvel (S) 06:30 pm Vadala Road 06: 40 pm Kurla 06:51 pm Mankhurd 07:00 pm Vashi 07:09 pm Nerul 07:30 pm Panvel 07:30 pm: Meet @ Panvel Station 07:40 pm: leave from Panvel for base village 10.30 pm: Reach prabalmachi (base village / Camp Site)  Dinner & tent pitching and Play some games & Music time   Day – 2, 27th March 2016, Sunday:  6.00 am: Wakeup Call & get ready for Trek (Optional)  9.00 am: Reach to KALAVANTIN Durg (Reach the T... Read more

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 02:42 AM PST

Dear All,We @ Bhramanti365 has arranged Bike Ride / Car Drive Tour to Velas Beach & Turtle festival on 12th & 13th March 2016 (Leaving on Friday Night ie 11th March 2016)Brief information about the Place that will be visited :- 1. Velas Beach - Turtle Festival visit.2. Bankot Fort.3. Harihareshwar Temple and Harihareshwar Beach.Velas Village and Velas Beach :- Velas is a village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is noted as a birthplace of Nana Phadnis. He was sachiva- a secretary in Peshawai in Pune, he was one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha kingdom and maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is famous for its natural beauty of seashore and the surrounding nature, A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley turtles, which is an endangered species of sea - turtle. The hatchlings are headed to the shore twice in a day ( with Favourable climatic Conditions only ) Bankot Fort:-Region: MandangadDistrict: RatnagiriGrade : SimpleHeight : 151 Feet above Sea level.Bankot is a fort located in Mandangad - Near Velas, It was made part of the Bombay Presidency in 1756, This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan,The name Bankot is derived from "Bavanna Kot" a Marathi phrase meaning fifty-two forts. Shivaji Maharaj captured this tiny fort and added it to Swarajya, which was the fifty second fort and hence the name "Ban Kot". It is a coastal area on the Arabian Sea with attractive beaches, Bankot is a nice place to visit in any season. The temperatures range from a minimum of 20°C and can go up to around the 34°C max. The Shedule for the tour will be as follows:Friday 11th March 2016 (Riding in Night to avoid sun burns)Meeting Point : - Kalamboli Macdonalds on 11th March 2016 at 10:00 PM05:00 AM : @ VelasRefresh, 06:30 AM : Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festivalBreakfast09:30 AM : @ Bankot fort10:00 AM : Atop at Bankot Fort.Fort Exploration and Phot... Read more