Posted: 08 Mar 2016 08:40 AM PST

Short Information about tour. District: Ratnagiri Type : Nature Trail / Eco Tour Grade: Very Easy Duration : 2 Nights/days Mode of Transport : Private VehicleThe places that we will be visiting during outing are: 1.     Velas Beach 2.    Bankot Fort 3.    Harihareshwar Temple & Beach About Velas: Velas is a small coastal village in Rathnagiri District of Maharashtra. Olive Ridleys are the smallest of the sea turtles and they got their name because of their olive coloured shells. Though these are the most abundant species of turtles in any ocean, they are yet classified as endangered species. Often people kill these turtles for their shells, meat and mostly for the eggs. People belonging to the shores where these turtles hatch their eggs, call the phenomenon as "Arribada". Velas is also known for the birth place of Nana Phadnavis, a great Indian diplomat. Bankot Sea Fort : Bankot stands at the mouth of Bankot creek, where Savitri river (originating from Mahabaleshwar) meets the Arabian Sea. Bankot creek was a major sea trade route, and the ancient caves of Dasgaon and Mandangad are the evidence of the same. Bankot fort is also known as Himmatgad & Victoria Fort. Harihareshwar: Surrounded by four holy hills Harihar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri Harihareshwar is a region in Konkan which is amazingly beautiful with hills playing the perfect foil for long stretch of pristine beach. The Harihareshwar temple built in the 16th century with the deities of Vishnu Brahma and Shiva is the primary attraction in Harihareshwar along with beautiful stretch of beach. Tentative Itinerary of the event will be as follows : Day 0, Friday, 11 March 2016: Meeting time and place: 10.45 PM @ Dadar East Nr. Hotel Preetam 11.00 PM @ Travel to Velas Day 1, Saturday, 12 March 2016: Morning Session: Early morning arrival at Velas, freshen up Move to nesting site at Velas beach at 0700 hrs. Return to Villagers home, refreshment Visit Bankot Fort at 110... Read more

Posted: 08 Mar 2016 04:14 AM PST

WSR invites you for a Trek to Ulhas Valley also known as Canyon Valley on 13th March 2016. Brief Info about the Trek: - Canyon Valley waterfall fall is one of the most beautiful waterfall located between Lonavala and khandala. Height of waterfall is about 320 fts. Along the Ulhas River, from khandala till Karjat is a valley which is known as Canyon / Ulhas / Tiger valley. There is huge water fall down in the valley where we will be spending at least one hour before starting our back journey. The waterfall is a popular destination for trekkers from Mumbai and Pune.   Major Attractions: - Trekking thru Dense Forest, Waterfall etc. Itinerary: – for the EventMumbai Participants: – Catch Indrayani Express and get down at Lonavala station on Sunday 13th March 2016. Mumbai CST: 5.37amDadar: 5.46amThane: 6.05amKalyan: 6.30amLonavala: 8.00am   Pune Participants: - Catch Pune-Lonavala local and get down at Lonavala station on 13th March 2016. Pune: 6.27amShivaji Nagar: 6.33amPimpari: 6.55amDehu Road: 7.04Talegoan: 7.16 amKamshet: 7.30Lonavala: 7.55 08.05 hrs: Near ticket counter (Lonavala (W)08.10 hrs: Breakfast & Tea08.30 hrs: Move towards valley09.15 hrs: Start Descending11.00 -13.00 hrs: Explore, Lunch & rest13.00 hrs: Start Ascending16.00 hrs: @ top16.30 hrs: Move to Lonavala by auto17.00 hrs: @ Lonavala   List of things which needs to be carry:-1.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, 2. LUNCH FOR THE DAY.3. A bottle of water (2 Ltr)4. Camera (Optional)5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 lemons, some snacks & biscuits6. Torch with extra batteries7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution8. A good trekking shoes9. Extra pair of cloth   Cost: Rs. 450/- Per Head   Includes: Traveling from Lonavala to Lonavala, Morning Breakfast and expertise charge Exclusions: Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption. Food/Tea purchase while travelling to site and back. Any medical / Emergency evacuatio... Read more