Wildlife Photography and Adventure Water Sports Tour at Goa - Malvan on 22nd December to 25th December 2012

Goa - Malvan Tour From 22nd Dec to 25th Dec 2012

Wildlife Photography and Adventure Water Sports Tour

(Starting on 21st Night and Returning on 26th Early Morning)

Trekkers

Birders

Butterfliers

Nature Enthusiast

Photographers

and Adventure Lovers

Here is a perfect Christmas Long weekend plan for you all

This plan surely has something for everyone

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving being the prime attraction

Goa The city of Sea and Sea food is  more know for the  its beaches and as a party place to spend your leisure time. But what most of us don't know is it also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.

Of the few wildlife Sanctuaries at Goa we will be visiting The Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Mollem (133 sq km).

Goa : Trekking and Wildlife Photography

Trekking at Surla Waterfall
Visit To Ancient Temple
Birds :
Butterflies :
Wildlife : To understand the richness of  fauna at Goa  Click here

Evening Time at Goa Beaches

Malvan : Fort, Fun at Beaches and Adventure Water Sports

1. Snorkeling
2. Scuba diving
3. Dolphin safari
4. Tsunami island visit
5. Sindhudurg fort visit
6. Banana ride
7. Speed boat ride


The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting Point : Swaminarayan Temple Dadar East 8.00pm, 21st dec 2012
Pickup Points  : Chembur Diamond Garden  @ 08:30pm
                             Vashi Plaza Below Flyover  @ 08:50pm
                             Panvel starting of flyover    @ 09:20am

Whole Night Travel

Day 1 :  22nd Dec 2012
Reach Goa by 10 am
Check in Jungle Resort.
Rest Till Lunch.
01.00pm : Lunch
03.00pm : Post Lunch visit Beach
07.00pm : Evening Tea
08.30pm : Dinner
09.30pm : Night Trail
11.00pm : Retire for the day

Day 2 : 23rd Dec 2012
05.30am : Wake up
06.30am : Start the trek, (Birding, Butterflies, wildlife)
08.00am : Breakfast On the way
11.00am : Visit Ancient Temple
02.00pm : Back to Resort, Lunch
04.00pm : Beach
09.30pm : Dinner
11.00pm : Campfire, Barbecue, Retire for the day

Day 3 : 24th Dec 2012
05.30am : Wake up
06.30am : Check out proceed to Malvan
10.00am : Check in Malvan, Breakfast
11.00am : Tsunami Island
Lunch
02.30am : Snorkelling, Scuba Diving,
Dinner
Campfire n Beach trail at night

Day 4 : 25th Dec 2012
06.30am : Wake up
Break Fast
Dolphin Safari
Visit to Sindhudurga Fort
Water Sports
Lunch
Relax time
04.00pm Start Return Journey

26th Dec 2012
05.00am Reach Mumbai

Contribution

Rs 7600/- per head (all Veg Meals)

Rs 8000/- per Head (Non Veg Meals)

which includes,

Mumbai - Goa - Malvan - Mumbai Transportation : Non A/c Private Bus

2 Night Jungle Resort Stay at Goa (Quadrupole Sharing basis )

1 Night Stay at Malvan Beach Resort (Quadrupole Sharing basis )

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner

Trek Guide Charges as well as Nature expertise : at Wild Life Sanctuaries at goa

Water Sports and sightseeing at Malvan

1. snorkeling

2. Scuba diving

3. dolphin safari

4. tsunami island visit

5. sindhudurg fort visit

6. banana ride

7. speed boat ride

Exclusions :

Food While travelling from mumbai to Goa and from Malvan to Mumbai

Mineral Water

Soft Drinks

Extra turns for Water sports

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.5000 per head in the given a/c

Union Bank Account No: 369102010801696

Bank : Union Bank of India

Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai

In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel

IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Maximum Group size : 25

Entry on first come first basis

Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number, food Preference and pick up point) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Things to be carried:

Identity Proof

Water 2 liters (must)

Torch with extra batteries (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets)

[will be useful if we plan to spend night on beach or jungle]

Change of cloths for 4 days, beachwear

Cap, Hat

Scarf

Woolens,

Camera, Binoculars

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes( Don't forget we are going for trekking as well), Sandles

Other accessories

Instructions :

• Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths as it might be too cold  at early morning, evening and night.
• Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes.
• Carry small Pittu will be useful for trekking and Nature trails

Registration or queries:

Priti Patel : 9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi)on 9th of December 2012

Trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi) on 9th of December 2012

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an adventurous trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi) on 9th of December 2012, starting on 8th Night.

Trivia
Height : 2835 ft above msl
Grade : Difficult (technical)
Base Village : Malshejghat Moroshi

The prominent wall that stands tall in front of the Malshejghat range is the Bhairavgad.
Owing to the strategic location, it served as the watch tower guarding then extensively in use trade route the Malshej ghat.
The entrance of the fort was destroyed by British and hence now to scale it one has to overcome a rock patch. Above the patch rock cut steps leads one to the top of the fort. The steps are also tricky and face exposure at places one has to be very careful throughout.
The top is a small flat on which there is cactus overgrowth. Heavy wind blows here almost in every season.
The view of the Naneghat Range and the forts in Malshejghat like Harishchandragad, Sindola ect is the experience of life time.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Kalyan Depot 10.00pm sharp on 8rd of December 2012
01.00am : Reach Moroshi
01.15am : Proceed to Base Bhairobachi Wadi,
03.00am : Reach the Base
06.00am : Good Moring, Break Fast
07.00am : Ascend Bhairavgad
10.30pm : Reach Atop
11.30pm : Start Descending , Lunch On the way
03.30pm : Reach Moroshi
07.00pm : Reaach Kalyan
07.15pm : Murbad
09.00pm : Kalyan

Contribution
Rs 500/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kalyan to Kalyan
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 500 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Proper Bedding ( It will be too cold at night)
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


Registration or queries: 
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek From Rajgad to Torna on 1st & 2nd of December 2012

Trek From Rajgad to Torna on 1st & 2nd December 2012

Dear OffBeaters,

We invite you for a range trek Rajgad to Torna, on 1st & 2nd December 2012, Starting on 30th Nov Night.

It’s a day night trek, will be an unique experience, walking on the ridge under the moonlight skies

Trivia :

Type : Range Trek

Height : 4500 ft approx

Region : Gunjavane Velhe

Grade: Medium : Endurance

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

30th November 2012,

Meeting point : Dadar Swaminarayan Temple Gate no 3, 10.30pm sharp

10.45 pm : Start towards Gunjawane

1st December 2012,
05.00 am : Reach Gunjawane, Breakfast,

06.00 am : Start ascending

08.00 am : Padmavati Machi, fort exploration, Balekkilla

12.30 pm : Lunch

01.30 pm :  Visit Suvela and Sanjivani Machi

04.00 pm : Start descending towards torna

08.00 pm : Break for dinner

10.00 pm : Resume for the night trek towards Torna ( It will be a pleasant experience full moon  night )

1.30 pm : Torna Base, Retire under open sky

2nd December 2012,

07.00 am : Start ascending torna fort

08.30 am : Toranjai temple, Breakfast, fort exploration

12.30 pm : Lunch

01.30 pm : Start descending

04.30 pm : Velhe

05.30 pm : Start Return Journey

09.30 pm : each Mumbai ( Subjective )

Contribution

Rs 1500/- per head which includes,

2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshments, 1 dinner

and transportation From Dadar to Dadar

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1500/- per head in the given a/c

In the Name of : Ms Priti P Patel

Bank : Union Bank Of India

Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai

Account No : 369102010801696
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911

Maximum Group size : 25

Entry on first come first basis

Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email, mobile number and Location) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Things to be carried:
Mandatory articles

Identity proof

Lunch for Saturday (Must)

Water atleast 3 liters (Must)

Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)

Good Warm Bedding 

(Its gonna be too cold at night, and we are resting under open sky)

A plate, mug, and spoon (Must)

Ready to eat dry food stuff

Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

Recommended

Old news papers,

Windcheaters,

Personal medicines,

Cap

Scarf 

Instructions :

Ø  Prior trekking experience is mandatory.

Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold atop at night.

Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )

Ø  Keep the baggage light, Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Carry proper bag pack, with all the zips working and no damaged strands.

Registration or queries:

Rajas Deshpande: 9664782503
Priti Patel : 9987990300

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Rules and regulations:

1.    Do understand that we do not arrange picnics. It follows that if one seeks luxury and absolute comfort then we can hardly help them. ;)

2.    Offbeat Sahyadri believe in being one with nature and that is possible only when we shed all city slicker attitudes. Of course by that we do not suggest that one should be ready for any kind of nonsense.

3.    Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group and care is taken that no one is inconvenienced because of factors within our control.

4.    We do expect our offbeater friends to understand group dynamics and leave at home their individuality. They should be prepared to share and care. That makes and all the physical and mental exhaustion forgettable and the trek itself becomes unforgettable! Trust us on this.

Now some basic codes:

Respect nature:

1.    Absofreakinglutely no littering! Carry your own trash. If you are found littering then we will request you to pick it up. Friends, it is really not nice to throw garbage around and it only reflects upon us. Will we do this to our own houses?

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

2.    Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms. No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals. Think how you would feel if someone barges into your house and threatens you. The jungle is THEIR home. So, Capital NO= NO!

3.    Remember, the mountain has a mind of his own. Beware and do not make the mistake of taking him for granted. It sounds weird but it’s true.

With fellow trekkers:

1.    It is fun to interact and get to know people from different walks of life. Feel free to take the opportunity to expand your social circles.

2.    Share water and food. Nothing else is a better ice breaker than being offered water or a bite of your sandwich!

3.    Care for your fellow trekkers. It is not nice to be self centered and unamicable.

For your own safety:

1.    The organizers and you yourself are equally responsible for your safety. We cannot take the blame for injuries or inconveniences arising out of actions outside the organizers instructions and acts of nature.

2.    Simply put, stay with the group. Do not rush far too ahead or lag too behind. We understand that everyone has a different stamina and we try to keep the group bound together.

3.    Do not wander off from the main trail. Whenever there is no established trail, strictly stay with the group. Be within the sight of the person ahead of you and the one behind you. It helps.

4.    One must understand that the group leader is responsible for the entire group and may have to take some tough decisions at times. If one expects a memorable experience with us then we expect full cooperation and discipline. To sum up, the leader’s decision will be final and binding on all offbeaters.

5.    Finally, the non arguable part. Smoking and other forms of tobacco use and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Jungle Trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 24th & 25th Nov 2012

Dear  OffBeaters,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 24th and 25th of November 2012, starting on 23th Night.

Trivia:

Type : Jungle Fort

Height : 4267 ft approx

Region : Koyna wildlife Santuary

Grade: Easy - Medium ( Endurance )

Base Village : Met Indivali - Chorwane

Situated amidst the evergreen forest of Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary vasota offers the best experience of a Jungle trek. Route till the fort from Met Indivali is all covered with huge trees and the liana spread over miles. The canopy offers the best site for spotting various species of butterflies and birds.

The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc.

Places to Visit
Vasota Fort :Entrance in the dilapidated state, remnants, Hanuman temple and mahadev temple are the only monuments still standing on the fort. but the plateau offers breath taking view of the thick forest and the Koyna Back Waters.

The Hill where Nageshwar Cave is situated can be seen from the Mahadev temple Machi.

From here one can observe both side the Ghat area as well as long drops in the konkan.

The most fascinating point is Babu Kada, from which offers spectacular view of the steep cliffs of the mountain range falling straight deep in the Konkan area. The mountain in front is known as Old vasota.

Nageshwar caves :
A walk of few miles across the ridge takes us to a pinnacle in which the Nageshwar caves are carved. The cave hosts Mahaved lingi and the miracle here to observe is a crack in the roof percolates water on the shiv lingi throughout the year even in dry seasons.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting Point : Thane Depot (Vandana) 10.00pm sharp on 23th of November 2012

04.00am : Reach Satara Depot

06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Bamnoli)

08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, forest permission ect

09.00am : Start towards Met Indiwali via boat ride through Koyna Back waters

10.30am : Start the trek

12.30am : Reach Vasota, Exploration

01.30pm : Lunch Break

04.00pm : Reach Nageshwar

05.00pm : Start Descending towards Chorwane

07.30pm : reach Chorwane, Evening refreshment

09.00pm : Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 : 25th November 2012

05.30am : Early rise good morning, Breakfast

07.00am : Start return Journey for Mumbai/Pune

07.00pm : Reach Panvel

Lunch On the way

Contribution

Rs 1600/- per head which includes,

2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshment, 1 dinner

Dwelling charges during the trek and transportation From Mumbai to mumbai 

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1600 per head in the given a/c

Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Maximum Group size : 20

Entry on first come first basis

Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com 

Things to be carried:

Identity Proof

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Saturday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]

Change of cloths

Torch (must)

Mug for tea (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

It might rain, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Instructions :

•  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold  at night.
•  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )
•  Keep the baggage light, Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Carry proper bag pack, with all the zips working and no damaged strands.
  
  

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar  : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri