Hey friends, we at Trek Mates India , are glad to announce Bike/Car Tour to Wai - Mahabaleshwar - Pratapgad - Panchgani - Tapola on 5th - 6th May 2012 (Leaving on 4th May Night)
Some information about the area:
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Wai.
2. Mahabaleshwar
3. Pratapgad Fort
4. Panchgani
5. Tapola
Wai is also famous for film shootings (Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Tamil). Films like Gangajal, Omkara, Dabbang, Swadesh, Ishqiya, Singham, Deool and many others.
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please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
Mahabaleswar :
Mahabaleshwar (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.)
Day 2, 05th May:
Some information about the area:
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Wai.
2. Mahabaleshwar
3. Pratapgad Fort
4. Panchgani
5. Tapola
Little info about the place :
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.
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
Mahabaleswar :
Mahabaleshwar (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.
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please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
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.
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please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
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! FromMahabaleshwar 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.
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please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
The itinerary for the event will be as Follows
Day 1, 04th May:
Meeting point: McD at Kalamboli (the one situated just before the starting of the expressway.) at 10.00 pm
Riding in the Night to Avoid Summer Heat.
Start riding by 10.30 pm
Panvel-Lonavla-Pune-Khambakighat-Wai-Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar (Around 230 KM)
Day 2, 05th May:
Halt at Wai till Sunrise.
Breakfast @ Wai
After Sight Seeings at Wai , off for Mahabaleshwar
Reach Mahabaleshwar @ 10.00am
Explore Mahabaleshwar Famous and Popular Points
Visit Pratapgad Fort.
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,
2-3 papers, Bedding or Sleeping Bag (can be used if Required)
Camera(Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance. Only 30 Seats
Breakfast @ Wai
After Sight Seeings at Wai , off for Mahabaleshwar
Reach Mahabaleshwar @ 10.00am
Explore Mahabaleshwar Famous and Popular Points
Visit Pratapgad Fort.
Night Stay at Mahabaleshwar.
Day 3, 06th 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 TTMM basis. 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. 300 per head as expertise charges.
The approximate expense for the event will be around 1500-1800 rs (Excluding Few Expenses)
Stay @ Mahabaleshwar would be Dormitory or 5 Person Sharing the Room.
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.)
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
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 Bike Details (Model and Bike Number) )
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,
2-3 papers, Bedding or Sleeping Bag (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:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Vikram Singh: 9987761562
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Pune Coordinator:
Pune Coordinator:
Adhar: 9975641375
Registrations will be on First come First served basis.
(scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Mahabaleshwar Bike tour Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Mahabaleshwar Bike tour 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
