Things
may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
And wait
is over, be the chosen one to see baby turtle!
We at Trek Mates
India invite you all for the “Turtle Festival Tour” to Velas on 25th & 26th
Feb 2012 (Starting Friday, 24th 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. Velas Beach
4. Kolad
(* Click on picture to enlarge)
Harihareshwar
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 nearBankot 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 visit. Gokulashtami 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 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, 24th Feb:
Meeting at Swaminarayan Temple Dadar East at 11.00pm
Saturday, 25th 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 for Turtle Festival in the evening at 5pm ,
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, Night walk.
Lunch at Velas
Visit Velas beach for Turtle Festival in the evening at 5pm ,
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, Night walk.
Sunday, 26th Feb:
Visit Velas Beach for Turtle Festival in Morning at 6am.
Have breakfast and Start Kolad.
Reach Kolad, Lunch (Veg / Nonveg)
Can opt for Kayaking,
River Crossing, and Flying Fox (optional) or enjoy water
(Kolad Activities Cost are excluded from the Tour Cost)
(Kolad Activities Cost are excluded from the Tour Cost)
And start our back
journey. Evening refreshment on the way
Reach Dadar by 9:30 pm.
Pics from last TMI Tour to Velas
Reach Dadar by 9:30 pm.
Pics from last TMI Tour to Velas
https://picasaweb.google.com/snehalsweet16/Velas1112FEb?authkey=Gv1sRgCI_snY-budK7lQE
Facebook Photos :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1875907210637.106660.1029901500&type=3
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. (Dormitary type Accommodation will be provided)
Max Participant : 25
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR 1000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Chembur / Vashi])
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
Vikram
Singh: 9987761562
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)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Velas Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Velas Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited
seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail
us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
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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 mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
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
