We at Trek Mates India invite you all for the “ Crocodile Safari @ Govalkot – Maldoli Backwater & Guhagar Beach on 3rd Nov to 4th Nov 2012(Starting Friday, 02nd Nov Night).
Some information about the area:
The places that will be visiting are:
1.Crocodile Safari @ Maldoli
2.Guhagar Beach
3.Gopalgad Fort
4. Vyadeshwar Temple
Little info about the place :
Govalkot – Maldoli Backwater :- Famous for Crocodile Safari (one can see the rare salt water crocodile in a natural habitat).
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
This village is situated on the bank of Vashishti river which gives you a feeling of being in Kerala. The small small villages on the banks of this river the picturesque nature the small islands in the back waters of the river, the peaceful climate far away from the noisy cities, the silent flowing water, soothing climate makes you forget the entire remaining world. But nowadays the tourists are more attracted to see the crocodiles in the river.
Many year before Ships from Arabcountries used to come at Karambavane harbour from their the goods were Transported to chiplune market in small boats and carraiages called at Maldoli.
Then they were carried in bullockcarts to the market Since the goods were trasported in Maldolis from this village the village came became Maldoli.A carriage Made Specifically to carry goods
Guhagar Beach
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please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
The town is in Ratnagiri district known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, betel nuts and mainly Haapus Alphanso mangoes. The nearest city and railhead is Chiplun, about 44 kilometres away. The economy of Guhagar boomed after the Dabhol Power Company, a few kilometres north was commissioned in the early 1990s. Hotels sprung up and residents were given well-paid jobs.
Guhagar beach is a white sand beach which is 6- 7 km long beach. It is situated within 200 metres from Guhagar town. This beach is safe for swimming. It offers a perfect place for sunbath, relaxation and meditation. The offshore chat stalls make this beach an ideal spot for spending vacations.
Gopalgad
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
Gopalgad Fort is situated on a cliff at the meeting point of Arabian Sea and river Vashisthi. This fort was built by the Bijapur kings in the sixteenth century. It was named Gopalgad by Tulaji Angre Sarkhel in 1774. Gopalgad hill is a scenic, trekking place which is situated in the Anjanvel village. Anjanvel is an estuary island at the southern most bank of Vashishti River. Anjanvel is highly attractive with lush green vegetations, hilly terrains and calm and cool village surroundings.
Vyadeshwar Temple
please note all the pics are taken from various sources and we do not claim any rights over them)
Shri Dev Vyadeshwar is an ancient shiva temple located at Guhagar, a well known Taluka place in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State in India. It is considered to be the Kuladaivat or clan god of many Chitpavan Families from Konkan region.
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Maximum Participant : 25
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day 1, 02nd Nov, Friday Night :
Meeting Point : Andheri Bisleri Factory (East) @ 10.00 pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15 pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 11.30 pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15 pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 11.30 pm
Pickup Point : Chembur Diamond Garden @ 11:45 pm
Pikcup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 12:00 pm
Pickup Point : Panvel ST Depot @ 12:15am (For all Pune People)
Pikcup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 12:00 pm
Pickup Point : Panvel ST Depot @ 12:15am (For all Pune People)
Day 2, 03rd Nov, Saturday :
Reach Maldoli Village
Check in and Get FreshPost Breakfast , Crocodile Safari @ Maldoli Backwater
Check out from Maldoli and Leave for Guhagar Beach
Checkin @ Guhagar Beach Resort.
Visit Vyadeshwar Temple @ Guhagar.
Spend beautiful evening at Guhagar Beach
Checkin @ Guhagar Beach Resort.
Visit Vyadeshwar Temple @ Guhagar.
Spend beautiful evening at Guhagar Beach
Day 3 , 04th Nov, Sunday :
Wake up @ 6.00am
After Breakfast
Check out and Leave for Gopalgad Fort
Visit Govalkot Fort at Chiplun (30 mins ascend)
Check out and Leave for Gopalgad Fort
Visit Govalkot Fort at Chiplun (30 mins ascend)
Return Journey to Mumbai
Lunch on the way
Reach Mumbai @ 9.30 - 10pm
The Expenses:
The cost for the tour will be INR 3000/- per head.
which includes,Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private NON AC BUS,
Food Expenses (Veg / NonVeg),
Accommodation @ Guhagar Beach Resort (4 People Sharing the Room)
Crocodile Safari Charges.
Guide Charges.Permission and Entries Charges (wherever it is required)
Max Participant : 25
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR 2000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Non Refundable)
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 Pickup Point [Andheri / Bandra / 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, 2-3 Pair of clothes, Beachwear
2-3 papers.
Musical Instruments (Optional)
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
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 Crocodile Safari Inquiry we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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