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Jan 19, 2012

TMI: Tour to Chandigarh, Simla, Manali on 4th to 13th May '12.

Dear Mates. After a Successful first step in tourism, with the tour to Kerala, we at Trek Mates India has already marked its position in the tourism industry. And to make it more prominent, and to also to provide one more best opportunity to our mates to spend their vacations in a beautiful manner with their parents and kids, We at Trek Mates India announce a Family tour to Himachal Pradesh, in the month of May, starting from 4th May to 13th  May ’ 2012.


The itinerary for the Tour will be as follows:
Day 1 (4th May):
Start from Mumbai by Paschim express 11.30 am bandra station

Day 2 (5th May):
Get down at Chandigarh Station at 5.00 pm.
A quick sightseeing of Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake.
Check in at hotel by 8.00 pm

Day 3 (6th May):
Travel from Chandigarh to simla. Enroute visit Pinjore Garden.
Have lunch. Visit Simla mall Road
Check in at hotel at Simla.

Day 4 (7th May):
Simla local sightseeing. (Naldehra golf Corse and Kufri )
Stay in Simla.

Day 5 (8th May):
Whole day Travel from Simla to Manali (275 kms ghat journey). Enroute visit a Shwal Factory where we can see the actual shawl making process.

Day 6 (9th May):
Go for Rafting in Beas River, back to hotel, lunch, Visit Gayatri temple, free time for shopping.

Day 7 (10th May):
Visit Vashishta Temple, Rohtang Pass, Hidimba temple, back to hotel, late lunch, Himachal Folk Dance (if Possible.)

Day 8 (11th May):
Travel from Manali to Chandigarh (310 km). Enroute visit Vaishnov devi Temple.

Day 9 (12th May):
Start from Chandigarh towards Mumbai by Train.

Day 10 (13th May):
Reach Mumbai by 3.30 pm.


Some information about the places which we will be visiting:
Chandigarh:
Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed.
Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the 'City Beautiful'. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature's preservation. It is here that the trees and plants are as much a part of the construction plans as the buildings and the roads. India’s first planned city, is a rich, prosperous, spic and span, green city rightly called “ THE CITY BEAUTIFUL ”.


Simla:
Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Simla is draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.


Manali:
Manali at altitude of 1,950 m (6,400 ft) in the Beas River valley is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley.

Manali with population of approx. 30,000 is administratively a part of the Kullu district. The small town was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.


The Charges for the Tour will be as follows:

Rs 21,000/- Per head
for 3rd AC Train Tickets from Bandra Terminals till Chandigarh and back.


Rs 19000/- Per head
without Train Tickets.



The Charges Include:
Ø  Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by train,
Ø  Travel by AC 2*2 Luxury bus while on the tour. (Alternate travel will be organised where buses are not allowed.)
Ø  Stay at AC deluxe rooms at Chandigarh and Non AC Deluxe rooms at Simla and Manali.
Ø  Vegetarian / Non vegetarian food facilities at our respective hotels
Ø  Entry fees where ever required.


What is not included:
Ø  Food while train travelling
Ø  Mineral water apart from what is already provided
Ø  Camera fees for the park
Ø  Any extra food/snacks if you order.
Ø  Anything apart from that mentioned in the ‘Include’ list.



Payment details
One needs to deposit the minimum amount of Rs 10,000/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane, 
IFS code: sbin0007232.
And the balance amount is to be paid at least 30 days before the tour starting date.

Note: Last date of Registrations will be 31st Jan ’12.
After these dates, registrations will depend on the availability of the seat, whereas the Railway ticket should be reserved by the member himself. Or an extra charge for Tatkal Reservations of train tickets are to be paid.
           

For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@:

For more enquiries and Registrations , please contact
Nilesh Patil: 086555 88508
VikramSingh: 099877 61562

You can also mail us your queries directly on trekmatestours@gmail.com

Regards
Team Trek Mates India.

TMI : Birthday Celebration Tour to Velas on 11th & 12th Feb 2012 (Starting Friday, 10th Feb night)



Dear mates, every year we plan some treks for birthday bash, this year it’s a Tour to Velas.
Let’s Play in the sand! Splash in the water! Get dirty! Get wet!
Enjoy nature at its purest form along with being a part of nature conservation program at Velas.

We at Trek Mates India invite you all for the birthday celebration Tour to Velas on 11th & 12th Feb 2012 (Starting Friday, 10th Feb night)

Some information about the area:
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Harihareshwar
2. Bankot Fort
3. Velas Beach
4. Kolad


(* Click on picture to enlarge)

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.

Bankot Fort
Region: Mandangad
District: Ratnagiri
Height: Sea fort (Slightly above sea level)
Difficulty: Simple

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 surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

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 visitGokulashtami 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.

Kolad
Kolad, a thriving tiny village in the Mahad region in the state of Maharashtra, is blessed with natural foliage and luxuriant greenery. Situated at the backdrop of the majestic Sahyadris, Kolad’s magnificent valleys and marshlands give it a picturesque appearance.

The greatest attraction of this charming village is the ‘Kundalika River’, which is one among the fastest flowing river in South India. Water released from the nearby dams makes the river ever flowing. Kundalika riverbeds in Kolad are ideal locations for adventurous activities like River Rafting, Kayaking, River Crossing, Flying Fox etc.

The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:

Friday, 10th Feb:
Meeting at Swaminarayan Temple Dadar East at 11.00pm

Saturday, 11th Feb
Reach Harihareshwar at 05.00am
Get fresh, Visit Temple, Breakfast, Explore beach
Leave for Bankot by Jetty
Explore Bankot fort
Reach Velas by 1pm
Lunch at Velas
Visit Velas beach in the evening,
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, Night walk

Sunday, 12th Feb:
Visit Velas Beach
Have breakfast and start Kolad
Reach Kolad, Lunch
Can opt for Kayaking, River Crossing, and Flying Fox (optional) or enjoy water
And start our back journey. Evening refreshment on the way
Reach Dadar by 9:30 pm.


Note – The dates for Turtle Festival at Velas are yet to be announced, so we can not assure you sighting of Baby turtles. Still as this is the start of season so there are bright chances of sighting.

Pics from last year TMI Tour to Velas

https://picasaweb.google.com/trekmates9967436211/TurtleFestivalToVelasWithTrekMatesOn13th14thMarch10#

The cost for the tour will be INR 1600/- per head,
which includes,
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by private non ac bus, 
food expenses (only Veg), 
and accommodation charges.

Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR 1000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane,
IFS Code: SBIN0007232.


Things to Be carried: 
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes, Beachwear
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if required)
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks, Beach footwear

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh: 9987761562
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil:  8655588508

Pune Coordinator: 
Adhar: 9975641375 

 Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com for any query

For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit 

Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.

Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India

Jan 9, 2012

TMI : Bike trek – cum - tour to Karnataka: Hampi, Badami and Hubli on 26th to 29th Jan ’12


Hey Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you all for a bike trek – cum - tour to Karnataka – Hampi, Badami and Hubli on 26th to 29th Jan ’12.


Some details about the places

Hampi:
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of theVijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.

 (* Click on Picture to enlarge)
Note - All the picture are downloaded from various sources. We donot claim any right on them.

Badami:
Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of KarnatakaIndia. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya Lake.
The name Vatapi has origin in the Vatapi legend of Ramayana relating to Sage Agastya. There were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala. They used to kill all mendicants by tricking them in a peculiar way. The elder Ilvala would turn Vatapi into a ram and would offer its meat to the guest. As soon as the person ate the meat, Ilvala would call out the name of Vatapi. As he had a boon that whomsoever Ilvala calls would return from even the Netherlands, Vatapi would emerge ripping through the body of the person, thus killing him. Their trick worked until Sage Agastya countered them by digesting Vatapi before Ilvala could call for him, thus ending the life of Vatapi at the hands of Ilvala. Two of the hills in Badami represent the demons Vatapi and Ilvala.
It is also believed that name Badami has come from colour of its stone (badam -Almond).


Hubli:
Hubli, also called Hubballi, is a major city in the state of Karnataka of India. The name Hubballi literally means "flowering creeper" in Kannada. The twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad, collectively referred as "Hubli-Dharwad", are the second-largest conurbation in Karnataka after Bangalore. While Dharwad is the administrative headquarters, the city of Hubli, situated about 20 km south-east of Dharwad, is the commercial centre and business hub of North Karnataka. Crops like cotton and peanuts are grown aplenty in the surrounding rural areas, and Hubli is a major trading centre for both commodities. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, being the headquarters for South Western Railway Zone and the Hubli Railway Division.



The Cost for the event:
> Trek Mates organisation will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event.
>
 Rs. 500 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for Trek mates India.
>
 Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike rider and the person accompanying him.
> In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by him alone. (Trek Mates will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.)
Ø  People without bikes can register as well, as we will be getting a private vehicle with us. The costs however will be on the same basis as above.

Things To Be carried: 
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if required)
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh: 9987761562
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil:  8655588508

Pune Coordinator: 
Adhar: 9975641375 

 Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com for any query

For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit 

Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage. 

In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
 
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India

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