Hey friends, we at Trek Mates India , are
glad to announce Bike to Wai - Mahabaleshwar - Pratapgad -
Panchgani - Tapola on 24th - 25th May 2014
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Wai.
2. Mahabaleshwar
3. Pratapgad Fort
4. Panchgani
5. Tapola
Little
info about the places:
Wai : Wai has the epithetic name Dakshin Kāshi (Devanagari: दक्षिण काशी). In old times, it was known as Wirāt Nagari (Devanagari: विराटनगरी).
Wai is known in Maharashtra for its ghats on
the banks of the Krishnā (Devanagari:
कृष्णा) river and its temples, including
especially the "Dholyā Ganapati" (Devanagari: ढोल्या गणपती) temple on the "Ganapati Ghāt" (Devanagari: गणपती घाट).
Wai is also famous for film shootings (Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Tamil). Films like Gangajal, Omkara, Dabbang, Swadesh, Ishqiya, Singham, Deool and many others.
Wai is also famous for film shootings (Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Tamil). Films like Gangajal, Omkara, Dabbang, Swadesh, Ishqiya, Singham, Deool and many others.
Mahabaleswar : (Marathi: महाबळेश्वर) (
pronunciation (help·info)) is
a city and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is ahill station located in the Western Ghats range. With one of the
few evergreen forests of
the world, it served as the summer capital of Bombay province during theBritish Raj.) 
Located about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Pune and 285 km
(177 mi) from Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar is a
vast plateau measuring 150 km2 (58 sq mi), bound
by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,438 m (4,718 ft) at
its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point.
Mahabaleshwar comprises three villages: Malcolm Peth, Old
"Kshetra" Mahabaleshwar and part of the Shindola village.
Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna River that flows across
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The legendary source of the
river is a spout from the mouth of a statue of a cow in the ancient temple
of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar. Legend has
it that Krishna is Lord Vishnu himself as a result of a curse on the trimurtis by Savitri. Also, its
tributaries Venna and Koyana are said to be Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma
themselves. An interesting thing to notice is that 4 other rivers come out from
the cow's mouth apart from Krishna and they all travel some distance before
merging into Krishna. These rivers are the Koyana, Venna (Veni), Savitri, and
Gayatri.
Pratapgad Fort :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3556 feet
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Low
Range: Satara
Pratapgad is a large fort located in Satara district, built on a spur which overlooks the road between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.
The fort can be divided into the lower fort and upper fort.The upper fort was built upon the crest of the hill. It is roughly square, 180m long on each side. It has several permanent buildings, including a temple to the god Mahadev. It is located at the northwest of the fort, and is surrounded by sheer cliffs with drops of up to 250m.The lower fort is around 320m long and 110m wide. It is located at the southeast of the fort, and is defended by towers and bastions ten to twelve metres high.
The Battle of Pratapgarh between Shivaji and Afzal Khan was fought below the rampants of this fort on November 10, 1659. This was the first major test of the fledgling kingdom's army, and set the stage of the establishment of the Maratha empire.
Height: 3556 feet
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Low
Range: Satara
Pratapgad is a large fort located in Satara district, built on a spur which overlooks the road between the villages of Par and Kinesvar.
The fort can be divided into the lower fort and upper fort.The upper fort was built upon the crest of the hill. It is roughly square, 180m long on each side. It has several permanent buildings, including a temple to the god Mahadev. It is located at the northwest of the fort, and is surrounded by sheer cliffs with drops of up to 250m.The lower fort is around 320m long and 110m wide. It is located at the southeast of the fort, and is defended by towers and bastions ten to twelve metres high.
The Battle of Pratapgarh between Shivaji and Afzal Khan was fought below the rampants of this fort on November 10, 1659. This was the first major test of the fledgling kingdom's army, and set the stage of the establishment of the Maratha empire.
Tapola - The Mini Kashmir…..
Tapola famously called the
mini Kashmir of the west is a rustic hamlet with a magnificent lake -
Shivsagar. Tapola is at the end of the road and practically a dead end! From Mahabaleshwar Tapola is 25 kilometers away
and the drive to Tapola is a picturesque one with vistas galore on either side
of the road. Tapola is also the base village to the Vasotafort famous for the ardous jungle trek.
The itinerary for the event will be as
Follows:
Day 1, 24th May:
Meeting point:
McD at Kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the
expressway.) at 05.00 am
Panvel-Lonavla-Pune-Khambakighat-Wai-Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar
(Around 230 KM)
Start riding by 05.30 pm
Breakfast on the way
After Sight Seeings at Wai , off for Mahabaleshwar
Reach Mahabaleshwar @ 11.00am
Explore Mahabaleshwar Famous and Popular Points
Visit Pratapgad Fort.
Breakfast on the way
After Sight Seeings at Wai , off for Mahabaleshwar
Reach Mahabaleshwar @ 11.00am
Explore Mahabaleshwar Famous and Popular Points
Visit Pratapgad Fort.
Night Stay at Mahabaleshwar.
Day 2, 25th May:
Wake up @ 6.00am
Breakfast
Visit Panchgani and Tapola (Enjoy Boating @ Tapola)
Lunch Time
Around 4pm Start Return Journey to Mumbai via
Poladpur-Mangaon-Wadhkal Naka-Pen-Panvel (Around 200 KM)
Reach Panvel by 8pm
Total Bike Ride would be 550 KM Approx
The Expenses:
The whole tour is on Actual. Which means the expense will
be shared equally among the members as well as the leaders and coordinators.
Trek Mates India will be charging Rs.500 per head as expertise
charges.
The approximate expense for the event will be Rs 2500/-
Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner 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.)
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, Extra Pair of clothes,
Camera,Cap, etc.(Optional)
For more details and
Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Amit Bhadouria : 9819299164
Rahul Barve: 9769149555
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
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