VRangers Bike trip to Mahabaleshwar-Tapola (Mini Kashmir) 27th (Ngt) - 28th-29th Jan 2012

VRangers invites you for the two days bike trip to  Mahabaleshwar-Tapola (Mini Kashmir) . Don,t worry if you can’t ride/ don’t want to ride a bike we have also arranged four wheeler for you.  

Fascinating Spots :-

Mahabaleshwar :

 It is a hill station situated in the Sayhadri range of Maharashtra state. It is situated about southwest of Pune at a distance of 115 kms and from Mumbai 285 kms. It is situated in Satara district at an altitude of 1372 m above sea level. Here we cane see and enjoy cool mountain air, lush greenery, breathtaking valleys and Soaring Mountain peaks.

Tapola (The Mini Kashmir) :

Also known as the Mini Kashmir of the west is a 25 km drive away from Mahabaleshwar. The drive is magnificent, with two rivers flowing around the high hills Koyna on one side and Solshi on the other. Both these rivers meet at Tapola. The dam is the biggest in Maharashtra - Known as 'Shivsagar'.The famous boat Club in Shivsagar is very popular for motor boats. One can enjoy boating here at nominal charges.

Points to visit at Mahabaleshwar :-

Panchganga Mandir :

This place has it in the hindu mythology that the five rivers Krishna, Venna, Gayatri, Savitri and Koyna show their appearance in the form of five close springs and make their presence here.

Venna Lake:
You can enjoy boating, fishing and ponytail riding on the Venna Lake. There are many interesting stalls of entertainment where you can play games and indulge in some snacks.

Various Points:
The Kates point again gives you a spectacular view of the Krishna Valley from a different angle. The Elphinston point a few paces ahead gives a spectacular view of the Koyna and Sahyadri valleys. Down south to this point is the Hunter’s point which gives a splendid view of the Koyna Valley. 
Move down a bit more and you come across something called the Arthur’s seat. This is the place that clearly demarcates the Konkan and Deccan territories in Mahabaleshwar by the barren deep Savitri valley to the left and a shallow valley to the right. 
To the left on Arthur’s seat you have a series of steps that lead you to Tiger springs. This is where the River Savitri is supposed to emerge. 
Monkey point and Savitri point:
Savitri point is one beautiful place to be. In fact I found this to be quite appealing – very little open space, not much crowd and then the Deep valleys were just inches from where we stood. It is actually a wonderful echo point. You get a resound of your voice after about five seconds!

Meeting point :- at Panvel by 10.00 pm on 27^th Jan 2012.

Trip Itinerary will be as follows:-
27^th Jan 2012

10.30 pm : Travelling begins

28^th Jan 2012

07.00 am : Reach Tapola

07.30 am : Breakfast

08.30 am : Boating

11.45 am : Lunch

02.00 pm : we’ll go for exploring various points in Mahabaleshwar

07.00 pm : Shopping time

08.00 pm : Dinner

29^th Jan 2012

06.00 am : Wakeup call

07.00 am : Breakfast

08.30 am : Pratapgad

11.30 am : Lunch

01.00 pm : Departure for Mumbai

Expected time to reach in Panval by 8 pm on 29th Jan 2012.

Pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/patil.swapna14/Mahabaleshwar#

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The Cost for the event:

1. Expected initial expenditure is about Rs. 1500/ - . One needs to do Advance Payment of Rs. 500/- to confirm his/her registration.

2. Bikers have to bear their bike's fuel expenses by themselves & pillion rider. (In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges have to be paid by him alone.)

3. At the end of trip, food and lodging expenses will be shared equally by all members and will be adjusted with the registration payment. If the cost exceeds, then remaining amount will be shared equally from all the members.
4. Any other details will provide on call.

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:- 

1. Identity Proof (Must)

2. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
3. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).
4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry .
5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits.
6. Torch with extra batteries, Old Newspapers, Shawl (compulsory).
7. Personal Medicines, Sun lotion, Eye glasses(Optional).
8.  A Sweater/ Jacket.

Rules & Regulation of "VRangers"

(Please Read Before coming to VRangers Activity).

http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"
Dipendra 99674 35673.

Sarita 98928 57368.

Ananda 98922 19155.

plz do sms if call not received.

***Some Important Instructions for Bikers***

All person need to carry Identity proof (Must), , Helmet (Must), Bike’s Legal Papers (Valid Driver's License, RC Book, Insurance papers and PUC is must)

We would check for the license and papers at the start of the ride for every biker, and if any paper is not found in place, the members would not be allowed to ride with us.

Shoes are compulsory for all the members (Riders and Pillion)

All bikers would have to follow the rules and regulations.

"VRangers Adventure And Trekking Club" would not be responsible for any uncertainties happening to him and also the members who accompanies him after the warning.

It's advisable to get your bike Serviced / Repaired before the ride so that we all can have safe ride.

Over Speeding / Rash Driving would result in immediate expulsion from the tour.

Please ensure safety for yourself and other people on road.

Cheerrrsss!!!