OffBeat Sahyadri : Paragliding at Kamshet on 24th November 2013

Paragliding at Kamshet on 24th November 2013

Dear Beaters,

We invite you for an adventure activity, the Paragliding at Kamshet on 24th  November 2013.

Batch A : 24th November 2013

Trivia
Location:Kamshet.
Region : Lonavla.
Base : Towerhill
Grade: Medium

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting point : Kamshet  Station 08.30 am on same day of the event 

Mumbai people can reach  Lonavala by Indrayanai Express by 8.00 am

Further they have to catch 8.20 am-Local from Lonavala for Kamshet.

• 09:00 am : Reach Base Village, introduction, Instruction Breakfast

• 09:30 am : start moving toward Tower Hill by Private Vehicle.
• 10:00 am : Reach Tower Hill.
• 10.30 am : Paragliding will start as per registration , turn by turn. (as per registration order or situational )
• Lunch in between
• 05:30 pm : Departure to Mumbai
• Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.

We might call people early, depending on wind conditions.

Contribution

Rs 2700/- per head which includes
Travelling Charges from Kamshet  to Kamshet.
Breakfast.
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipments.

For registration transfer Rs 2700/- per head in the following A/c

Bank : Union Bank of India
Account No 369102010801696

Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai

In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel

IFSC Code : UBIN0536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

Note :

1. Hope you understand Paragliding is totally weather dependent activity and  We cannot guaranty you the glides. 
2. Refund  - If due to any technical incompatibility glide doesnt take place, We will refund you Rs. 2000/-  only.

Check List:

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from forceful air.

Identity Proof  (must)

Water 2 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Torch

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good covering footwear

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration

Registration or queries:

Zeenat :  9860636757

Priti :  9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Velas for Turtle festival 2013 on 3rd of March 2013, starting on 2nd March Night.

Velas for Turtle festival 2013 on 3rd of March 2013, starting on 2nd March Night.

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you for a visit to Velas Turtle festival 2013 on 3rd March 2013, starting on 2nd March Night.

Trivia

Type: Turtle Festival

Nature of Visit : Nature trail

Base Village: Velas

Region: Mandangad

The olive ridley sea turtle nests at several sites in the western Indian. The single most important breeding area for olive ridleys in the Indian Ocean along the Bay of Bengal is Orissa.

In the late 20th Century nature conservationist learned that large scale nesting of olive ridley turtles was taking place along the konkan sea shores. Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) started Marine turtle conservation in Maharashtra state on 1st October 2002. Sinc

e then every year this voluminous voluntary work of collecting newly laid eggs, re

locating them and there after taking care of the nests right upti

ll the hatchings are released to the sea, is being continued

Meeting Point : 10.00pm on saturday night, 2nd March 2013,

Dadar East, near Swaminarayn Temple

10.00pm : Travel to Velas by private transport

05.00am : Reach Velas, Break Fast

07.00am : Beach for hatchlings, following butterfly and bird watching near the shore

012.00pm : Lunch

01.00pm : Rest or visit to near by places like Harihareshwar.

06.00pm : Beach for hatching

06.30pm : Start the Return Journey

11.00pm : Reach Mumbai / Pune Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 1250/- per person

Which Includes

Registration charges at Velas

Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai

1 Break Fast + 1 Meals

People may join us by travelling on their own vehicles

Contribution : Rs 500/- per head

Which Includes

Registration charges at Velas

1 Break Fast + 1 Meals

All other expenses participant have to bare themselves.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1250/- per head in the following A/c

Without transportation: Rs 500/-

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 participant’s details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 2 liters (must)

Cap

Change of cloths

Ready to eat snacks

Cloths for changing

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Other accessories

Note : One may carry Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets), in case we reach Velas early, we might get some time for rest.

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013 (Starting on 2nd night)

Trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013 (Starting on 2nd night)

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to the dense jungle trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013, starting on 2nd Night.

Trivia

Type: Hill Fort

Base Village: Hatlot (Mahabaleshwar)

Height: 4055 ft. (Above MSL)

Grade: Easy

The fort is situated on the banks of river Koyna and covered with thick forest. There is no shielding wall to the fort. On the top of the fort there is one Bhairoba temple. Below it on the east side of the fort is old water tank. Makarandgad is a fort and next to it is Madhu peak.

From the top of Makarandgad we can see the Mahabaleshwar range, Pratapgad, on west side are Sumargad, Mahipatgad and Rasalgad. The view of Koyna river and the backwater of Shivsagar dam is very pleasant.

Meeting Point : Dadar (Esat) Swami Narayan Temple Station
at 10:00 pm sharp on 2nd March 2013

10:15 pm : Start from dadar towards Hathlot 

05:30 am : Reach the Base Village
06:00 am : Introduction, Do's and Don’ts

06:30 am : Breakfast

07:30 am : Start the trek (Ascending to Madhu-Makarandgad)

11:30 am : Reach the Top of Makarandgad, Lunch
12:30 pm : Explore the fort
01:30 pm : Start Descending
05:00 pm : Reach the base, Evening refreshment
06:00 pm : Start return journey to Mumbai
10:00 pm : Mumbai (Dadar) tentetively.

Maximum group size: 25

Contribution:

Rs.1200/- per person

Which includes :

Transportation from Dadar to Dadar by private bus (Non A/c)

1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments & Expertise

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1200/- 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 Click here & fill this form.

Check list :

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)
Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories 

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration.

Gallery : Priti's Album    ,     Rajas' Album

Registration or queries: 

Priti Patel : 9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

If call not received please drop a message "Inq Madhu-makarandgad" we will get back to you soon.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri