Hey Mates, we at Trek
Mates India invite you all for Biking Tour to Velas on 28th &
29th April 2012.
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
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.
Harihareshwar
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.
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.
If
time permits we may try to visit to harnai beach / kolad for kayaking
also.
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Saturday,
28th April.
Meeting point: Mc Donald’s, Kalamboli at 6.00 AM
Meeting point: Mc Donald’s, Kalamboli at 6.00 AM
Intro Round
Start towards
Harihareshwar
Visit Temple, Leave
for Bankot by Jetty
Explore Bankot fort
Reach Velas
Visit Velas beach in
the evening,
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, and Sleep.
Check in at some villagers home in Velas, Dinner, and Sleep.
Sunday, 29th April.
Early morning visit to Velas Beach
Have breakfast and start towards 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
Back to Mumbai by 10:30 pm.
Pics from last TMI Tour to Velas
Back to Mumbai by 10:30 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 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.
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must), vehicle papers, helmet
A bottle of water,
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 shoes, extra pair of socks, Beach footwear
Identity proof (Must), vehicle papers, helmet
A bottle of water,
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 shoes, extra pair of socks, Beach footwear
For more details and
Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nilesh Patil:
08655588508 / 09619990866
Manoj Kalwar:
9819021806 / 9870775633
Vikram Singh:
9987761562
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 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
