Posted: 05 Apr 2016 11:05 PM PDT

Trekincredible presents: Turtle Festival at Velas Beach : The turtle festival is being celebrated since 2006.The Turtle Festival at Velas is annually organized by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) and the Kasav Mitra  Mandal, in March. This festival is meant for nature lovers, marine turtle enthusiasts, tourists and people who just want to witness this moment, at least  once in a lifetime!   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.   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. Accommodation consists of a simple, homely dormitory style (no separate rooms).   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 Bur... Read more

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 10:52 PM PDT

Gudipadava : As we all know Gudipadava is special occasion for all of us. It marks the new year in Hindu Mythology. As well as this is very close to our heart because Vatsaru Trekkers is completing successful journey of one year. From last one year we have been arranging off beat treks & tours in Sahyadri and you all have responded to it.  So guys its time for celebration in Vatsaru's way.... On 10th of April Sunday morning we have arranged complimentry heritage walk to the Pant Sachiv Wada at Bhor popularly known as Bhor Palace. And Breakfast ride to Bhor. Its pretty near from Pune. So, Ignite the your bike Accelerate your self And Ride with Vatsaru. Date: 10th April 2016 Sunday Time: 6AM Meeting Point: Omkareshwar Temple. Cost: Zero Rs. Required only your presence & love.   One hour drive to Bhor Rajwada. We will have complimentary Heritage walk & a breakfast. Start return journey. We will be back approximately at 10AM. Note: Participants have to bring there own vehicles. Heritage walk & breakfast is complimentary. Let's be part of Vatsaru's journey. Contact: 9730922591, 9921519889, 9371831210   Regards, Vatsaru

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 10:04 AM PDT

Dear All Camping Lovers, Dates-  9th - 10th Apr'16 √ who can join? Anyone - Those who love to enjoy Camping, bonfire beside lake with lovely food and Barbeque setup without any trek. =========================== Itinerary: √ Saturday -  9th April 2016 03:30 pm: Reach Campsite 04:00 pm: Evening snacks (Tea and poha) - Start the party - BBQ , Campfire, water sports , swimming with lifejacket (Everyone can swim), fishing 09:00 pm: Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg) village food #music bang bang √ Sunday – 10th April 2016 06:30 am: Hangover call (Bio-break facility @ Campsite but obviously will not be a five star facility)  07:00 am: Awesome Sunrise View 09:00 am: breakfast (Tea and upma) 09:30 am: Bbye. With load of memories and pictures 10:30 am: lions point, Amby valley route (if time and traffic permits)   ======================= Cost: Adults Rs:-  1400/- per head Children Rs:- 800/- per head (below 8 years ) √ Cost Includes: - Day 1: Evening snacks, Dinner (Campfire & BBQ equipment for group) Day 2: Breakfast & Tea, Camping in tents, sleeping mattress and blankets Music System , swimming with lifejackets , Fishing ,Pedal boat 20 mins. Zero charges for awesome lake view, Cool breeze, rustic environment, serendipity, View of four forts - Tung, Lohagad, Visapur, Tikona. No charges for bird watching & photography. Equipment  and Expertise Charges. Excludes: -  (Any other personal expenses other than above.) ============================ √ Things to be carry:-  1. At least 2 litter of drinking water. 2. Torch with extra batteries. 3. Photo ID card. 4. Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, chocolates, biscuits) ****Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.   √ Rules: 1. Trek/Camp leader's decision will be final and binding. 2. Small Steps reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plan without prior notice. 3. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a ... Read more

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 08:44 AM PDT

Trekगुरु : RANGE TREK TO LONAVALA TO BHIMASHANKAR Date : 13 Aug to 15 Aug 2016 Grade : Medium + Indurance : High to very high Distance to be covered : 70-75 km approx Imp. : Previous trekking experience required. Cost : Aprx 1000 -1200 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 200 rs trekगुरु charges Contact : pravin 9821318848/982146525 ---------- Dear Trekkers, We at Trekगुरु are glad to invite you all for much awaited, Thrilling, Adventurous Range Trek to Lonavala to Bhimashankar (LoBhi). On 13 Aug to 15 Aug 2016 ----------   Trek schedule & itinarary   13 Aug Saturday 09.00 am : Lonavala station - meeting point Take Intercity Express from CST-6:40 Dadar-6:50 Thane-7:12. This train does not stop at Kalyan 08.50 am : Reach Lonavala 09.00 am : Introduction Breakfast Do's & Dont's 10.00 am : Start trek Tungarli dam Udhewadi Lunch inroute Kondeshwar temple Dinner n stay   14 Aug Sunday 05.00 am : wake up Breakfast 06.00 am : Trek start Kondeshwar Temple Dhak Bahiri  Dhangarwadi Kusur Lunch inroute Sawle Talpewadi Padarwadi Dinner & stay   15 Aug Monday 06.00 am : Wake up Breakfast 07.00 am : Start trek  Bhimashankar Gupt bhimashankar Lunch inroute 03.00 pm : Start descending from padarwadi.  06.00 pm : Reach Khandas and take jeep to Karjat 08.00 pm : Reach Karjat and take next local to Mumbai 10.30 pm : Reach Dadar (tentatively) --------- Cost : Aprx 1000 - 1200 rs Per Person on Contribution Basis + 200 rs trekगुरु charges ---------- include: > Breakfast - lunch - dinner for 3 days (veg) > Transportation charges (khandas to karjat) > Guide charges > Any entree fee > Trekगुरु charges   ---------- Do's, Dont's & Facts - Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly. - Pack your stuff with an extra polythene lining to protect the contents from rain. - Kindly carry 1 Identity proof (must) - A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking. - Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas - chec... Read more

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 06:19 AM PDT

About the Tour :-  Bunny : "Main Duniya ka kona kona ghumana chahata hu Naina"Naina : "Sari zindagi guzar jayegi baki sab kab karoge?"Bunny : "Baki sab kya chokari naukari aur maaut ka intzaar….Har din itana Dhamakedaar ho na ki,dil ki dhadkane kano tak sunai deni chahiyemain udanaa chahata hu girana chahata hu bass rukana nahi chahata hu….!"I know its Funny but interesting !! So many places in India which are not explore yet!! Devbhoomi, Himachal is one of Beautiful destination in India and also known as queen of Hill stations. Some are really famous like Manali, Shimala and most visited still there are some locations in this state are less crowded and place for travellers.. Kasol :Small village in the lap of nature surrounded by pine and oak treesis kasol its just small village which is paradise for backpackers yon can consider kasol as hippi tow n where you can get food from all over the world and some cool places for hangout. Shoja :-This is another small village which is Gate or starting village for tirthan valley . This is less known Hill station you can found only 2 3 hotels in this entire village .Shoja offer you amazing landscape and opportunity to capture this in your camera also you can get fishing experience in this valley . This is the nice place village to spend 2 days in lap of nature. Outing Date : 24th April to 02nd May 2016  Short Information: Category : Backpacking Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days Outing Schedule: Day 01 – 24th April: Pick Up Chandigarh – KasolArrival at Chandigarh airport/railway station. Pick up and get transferred to Kasol. This is basically overnight journey to Kasol in tempo travellers. Reach Kasol in Parvati Valley. Day 02- 25th April : In KasolMorning visit Manikaran hot water springs and Gurudwara. Later you can explore the famous Tosh Valley in Kasol. Will be Exploring Kasol, Parvati River and some neighboring villages. Will also visit the Reggae bars, bakeries catering to a largely hippie/Israeli crowd. Back ... Read more

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 06:08 AM PDT

DarkGreen Adventures (DGA) invites you for a mind soothing trek to the mystical land called Valley of Flowers, World's highest Gurudwara Hemkund and the last habituated village before Tibet on NH58.  Stimulate a new traveler inside you in this backpacking trip.   Reporting place: Haridwar   Brief Itinerary: 2nd September, Friday 23:00 - Catch 22209 Mumbai-Delhi Duronto   3rd September, Saturday 16:30 - Reach New Delhi. Those joining from Delhi start here. 23:50 - Catch 12205 Nanda Devi Express.   4th September, Sunday 05:00 - Reach Haridwar and catch bus for Joshimath. Breakfast and Lunch on the way. Enjoy the beautiful road journey along the river Alaknanda. On the way we will come across enchanting holy places like Devprayag, Rudraprayag etc. 17:30 - Reach Joshimath and check-in at hotel. Spend night either at Joshimath or Govindghat. Explore the hill town of Joshimath and enjoy the local cuisine.   5th September, Monday 05:00 - Drive to Govindghat (one hour), if overnight stay was at Joshimath. Positioned at the bank of River Alaknanda, Govindghat is the embarking point of the trek. 06:30 - Breakfast 07:30 - Start trekking towards Ghangaria. Packed Lunch during trek. This trek is 14km uphill and needs 7-8 hrs to complete. We will do it with ease while enjoying the nearby scenery. Trekking along River Pushpavati for first 9 kms is amazingly beautiful. The last 4 kms are slightly steeper. One can also visit the nearby waterfall during trek. Some rare species of birds and tailless rats can be seen here 17:00 - Reach Ghangaria and check-in hotel. Enjoy the rest of evening if we reach here in time 20:00 - Campfire (if possible) and dinner   6th September, Tuesday 07:00: Wake-up and start walking to Sri Hemkund Sahib. The high altitude lake at an astounding altitude of 13500 ft is a treat for nature lovers. This 6 km trek is quite steep but worth it with sights of flowers like blue poppies, vajradanti and brahmakamal 17:00 - Come back to Ghangaria and enjoy the rest of... Read more

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 03:37 AM PDT

Hello Rangers....The Empty roads are waiting. Are the Rangers ready to rule the roads again?Here we go then...#Dream #Discover #antipollution #Avoid Traffic #Improve fitness #Use Cycle #keep paddling #go Wild Go GreenSchedule: Saturday, 30th April 2016saturday 30 April 201622:00 - Gathering at 3rd Pasta Lane, ColabaOrientation and Distribution of Cycles and Refreshments23:30 - Start the ride with riding past Taj Mahal Hotel and Gateway of India Proceed to Nariman Point - Marine Drive - Pedder Road - Haji Ali - Worli Sea Face upto Dadar shivaji park  Sunday 1 May 201602.30 - start back to Marine Drive via Tardeo - Nana Chowk - Wilson College.04:30: Chill on Marine Drive with chai.Ride finishes here for those who have their own wheels.05:30: Deposit cycles at 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba.Limited Participants. TOTAL DISTANCE: approximately 40 KmFEES: INR 800 (INR 450 if coming with own cycle)INCLUSIONS:A Cycle on rent,Snacks and refreshment,Co-ordinated cycle tour of South Mumbai,Tool Kit and Mechanic,First Aid,Wild Rangers ExpertiseFor further information and registrations call:Roshan Dalvi 9028271859 | 8007857825THINGS TO CARRY:-Identity Proof (Mandatory)-Riding Gear and accessories (Optional)-Water Bottle Minimum 2 ltr (Mandatory)-Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)-Medicines those if you require usually (Optional)-A backpack to put all these thingsPlease avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.All participants are requested to wear comfortable clothes for cycling and avoid wearing pants which are loose at bottom.Disclaimer : Participants who have rented the cycles need to transport cycles back at the initial gathering point at their own expenses if unable to complete the ride.Registration and Payment Details:-participants have to transfer INR 500 /- with the confirmation of their seats as a advance amount to the account mentioned below. which stays non-refundable at the time of cancellation after confirmation for the event.A/C Name: - Mayur PhadaleA/C Number: - 643801505651IFS... Read more