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
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Harihareshwar
2. Bankot Fort
3.
(* 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 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
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 greatest attraction of this charming village is the ‘
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
Reach Harihareshwar at 05.00am
Get fresh, Visit
Temple
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
Lunch at Velas
Visit Velas beach in the evening,
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, Night walk
Sunday, 12th Feb:
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.
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
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:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Pune Coordinator:
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.
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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 matesIndia
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
Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India
