VRangers two day Bike and Tour to Velas-Bankot-Harihareshwar on 14th-15th Apr 2018.

Velas is enclosed by mountains on three sides and open to the sea on the fourth. Tucked away in a remote corner of Ratnagiri District, Velas has recently opened the doors of its scenic backdrops to the world of tourism. This village is one of the first in India to practice eco-tourism through community participation, where it’s not just the run of the mill touristy attractions one can see, but also open themselves to an entirely different lifestyle experience!!!!!!!

Short Info:

Route: Mumbai - Panvel - Harihareshwar – Velas - Bankot Fort- Vice versa.

Region: Ratnagiri - Bagmandala.

Approx Distance:  550 km.

Date:14^th-15^th Apr 2018.

Cost:

For Bikers & Pillions: 1050/- Per Head.

Tour Cost: Rs 2600/- per head.

Get Register or you need to pay 100 extra as unregistered member so To get register please CLICK HERE and update your details to get unique VRA-ID. (You will receive id within 48 hrs except Sat/Sun via email)

Cost Includes:

Sat / Sun Breakfasts , 1 Dinner (Sat Night), Entry charges , Local home stay on sharing basis in Local village , Safety Equipments & Expertise Charges etc...

Tour Cost:

Private transport by non AC Push Back 2 by 2 from Dadar to Dadar.

Cost does not include:

Extra food (Private Orders), Personal Expenditure of any kind, INSURANCE Coverage,

Any other charges not specifically mention in “Cost includes”.

Sights to visit:

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 exciting 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. Gokul-ashtami Festival is one of the important festivals in Velas.

Bankot’s Himmat Gadh:

Himmat Gadh, a fort situated at Bankot, also goes by the name of Bavankot Quila and has existed well before the time of independence. The story behind the name ‘Bavankot Quila’ is that long back, the tax collected from the farmers on this land equalled the sum of “bavan kot” or 52 crores!

The fort also serves as a memorial for Queen Victoria, with it also being known by the name of Fort Victoria. Rumor has it, that an underground passage also exists, but it’s very likely that it has been shut now. A well, worn dry over time, can also be found there.

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.

Itinerary:

Meeting Point: 06.00 am at Panvel – Datta Snacks.

Saturday, 14th Apr 2018:

06.00 am: With breakfast will move towards velas village.

11.30 am: Will Visit harihareshwar beach and will have lunch enroute.

02.00 pm: Reach to bagmandla from here by jetty reach vesavi

03.30 pm: Reach to Velas and take some rest.

05.15 pm: With eve tea ready to enjoy sunset at beach and turtles egg hatch.

08.30 pm: Will Have Veg Food Dinner and go for rest... Good ngt all

Sunday, 15th Apr 2018:

06.00 am: Velas Beach (watch turtles).

08.00 am: Breakfast and once again will visit beach for turtles.

10.00 am: Will move towards vesavi jetty to enjoy jetty water ride till Bagmandala.

01.30 pm: Lunch (will be in the Harihareshwar).

06.00 pm: At Panvel. 

Payment details:

For Confirmation your registration, please deposit (Biker - Rs. 300/-), (Tour -Rs. 1200/-) non Refundable in the following account. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of your & trek/Activity/Tour name-mandatory in SMS).

Acc Name: Vrangers adventure and trekking

Acc No.: 055100101003409

IFSC Code: SRCB0000055

Bank: Saraswat Bank

Account type: Current Account

Branch: Vikhroli (W)

After transaction please do SMS to Ananda 9892219155.

Compulsory items:

Id proof, approx 1 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, Sleeping bag or any bedding, some snacks, Extra clothes.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.

If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

It’s a totally self responsibility to take care of your things.

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Dipendra : 766624123 / 99674 35673

Ananda 9892219155

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VRangers biking to Tapola-Mahabaleshwar-Sajjangad via Kaas on 18th Ngt -19- 20th Oct 13

After A long wait VRangers would like to introduce a new route for biking which will be having lots of nature scenes, Ghat bike ride, off road bike ride, thrilling sharp turns, monuments with historical places and fort etc……

Route: Panvel – Mangaon – Poladpur – Ambenali ghat – Mahabaleshwar – Tapola – via Gogave/Waki ghat –Kaas – Sajjangad - Satara – Khed shivapur – Lonavla – Khopoli – Panvel.

Total distance: Approx 630 km.

Max Bikes : 12 (No 4 wheeler`s).

Last Day to Reg:15th Oct 2013.

Places to be covered in Bike ride:

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 can see and enjoy cool mountain air, lush greenery, breathtaking valleys and Soaring Mountain peaks.

Panch ganga temple:

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!

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.

Kaas Platue :

It is nestled in Sahaydri (Western Ghats), 25 kms away from Satara, Maharashtra (Western Ghats). It is located between 1200 - 1400 meters / altitude app 1000m AMSL and is surrounded by hillside coming alive with millions of colorful flowers. Kaas pathar throughout the year is barren due to the porous laterite rock, but rains come and the plateau is covered in a multitude of flowers, which last till September end. Kaas pathar overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serve as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam, Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary was recently declared as "Sahyadri Tiger reserve".With abundant rainfall, bright mountain sunshine and a high dew point, the lateritic table lands and gentle slopes of Kaas transform into riotous colored flower fields.This plateau is famous for its unique biosphere, high hill plateaus and grasslands. Kaas boost not only flowers like pink balsam, yellow sonki, purple karvi etc but also welcomes birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle.

Sajjangad:

It is located near the city of Satara, India. It is the final resting place of Sant Ramdas, a saint and social reformer in 17th century India (Born 1608). His teachings and works are read and followed by many people even today in the state of Maharashtra and Sajjangad is a popular place of pilgrimage.

Cost: Rs. 1050/-

{Includes : Sat B/f,Lunch,Diner,boat ride,ngt stay at Tapola hotel on sharing basis,Mon B/F & VR expertise charges .

Does not includes : Petrol , Parking charges, any outside food, Sun Lunch, extra boating points visit etc..... }

Payment Details: (Blank Transfer not allowed first confirms and then do)

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 850/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of you & trek/Activity name-mandatory in SMS).

Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar

Acc No   : 00000032353269021

IFS Code: SBIN0000562

MICR Code: 400002007

Bank     : SBI Bank

Branch   : Bhandup (W)

After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).

Trip Itinerary will be as follows:(tentative)

18th Oct 2013:

Meeting point: At Panvel-Datta Snacks by 11.00 pm

11.30pm: Bike Ride begins towards Mahabaleshwar via mangaon……

19th Oct 2013:

01.00 am: Will take halt at Mangaon for Tea Break.

04.00 am: will take 2nd halt at Mahad.

05.00 am: Start Ascend Ambenali Ghat to reach Mahableshwar.

06.00 am: will be at Mahabaleshwar for B/F and tea.

07.30 am: will start explore points like Veena Lake, Panchganga, savitri,kate etc……

12.30 pm: Start Journey to Tapola

01.30 pm: At tapola (will be having lunch and rest till 4 pm)

04.00 pm: Boat ride

05.30 pm: Back to Hotel (Sharing basis) and some fun

08.15 pm: Diner & Some enjoyment.

11.00 pm: Good night.

20th Oct 2013:

06.30 am: Good Morning call

07.30 am: B/F and Tea.

08.30 am: Start journey to Kaas (Off road biking 52 km with Suppbb sceneries, sharp turns & some damaged road)

11.30 am: @ Tunnel

12.05 pm: @ Sajjan Gad & explore fort with Lunch

02.30 pm: Return Journey to Mumbai via pune.

07.30 pm: Back to Panvel.

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

Note: - In Mahabaleshwar Strict checking by police of bike legal papers, driving license, RC Book, PUC etc……… Shoes & Hand gloves are compulsory for all the members due to heavy cold environment (Riders and Pillion)

All bikers would have to follow the rules and regulations.

"VRangers Adventure And Trekking" 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.

For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Ananda: 98922 19155.

Sandip: 93202 57051.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

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