VRangers Velas Biking Tour on 10th-11th March 2012.

Brief information:

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 exiting place and it is situated near Bankot 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.
 

Bankot Fort is also called as Victoria fort or Himmatgad. This fort is having square shape. Bankot lies at the foot of the Rocky head land in the extreme north of the district. 

Harihareshwar – Dakshin Kashi is famous pilgrim place with ancient Shiv Temple and Kalbhairav Temple situated on the Dakshin Kashi. It also has a beautiful beach which is rocky on one side and a clean sand beach on the other side.
 

Shrivardhan Beach famous for White sands which spread for miles on either side – that is the beauty of the Shrivardhan beach. The expanse of the sea is a turquoise blue and there usually you will find some college kids playing football in the water. The shores are clean and the water shallow which makes it ideal for swimming.

Add the numerous other attractions like the daunting places of religious worship, exotic culinary spread (seafood to be particular), verdant pastures and bucolic lifestyles of the local fishermen and you have the best combination of an all-round tourist destination. 

A history of Shrivardhan for over 200 years is replete with glorious tales of Maratha warriors and their hounding efforts to maintain the “Hindavi-Swaraj". The famous Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was born here and was later chosen as the First Peshwa by the Maratha Ruler Chatrapati Sahu Maharaj. The Peshwa’s continued to rule the Maratha kingdom on behalf of the Kings for over a century till the British overtook them

Route Map:-
Will be provided on arrival @ Panvel.

Trip Itinerary will be as follows:

Total return appx. Distance: - 650 km

Saturday, 10^th Mar 2012:-

06.00 am Panvel depot

06.15 am Breakfast (@ Datta snaks)

11.30 am Reach Shrivardhan

01.30 pm Lunch
03.30 pm Harihareshwar
05.30 pm At velas

06.00 pm At velas beach(watch turtles and explore around)

09.00 pm Dinner and Bonfire session (if possible).

Sunday, 11^th mar 2012:-
06.00 am Velas Beach(watch turtles)

08.00 am Breakfast

010.00 am Bankot fort

01.30 pm Lunch

06.00 pm At panvel

*Time given above is tentative

Pics:

https://picasaweb.google.com/110531784036452056328/VelasBikeTour34Apr2010?feat=directlink

The Cost for the event:

1. Expected initial expenditure is about Rs. 1200/ - . 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.

Nilesh 9819775119.

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!!!