Backpacking on Cycles - 2 Days

The World is the limit..

October 18 and 19 - 2014

Experiences

Leisure Cycling in coastal cross country; Ferry ride; backpacking; Dhaba and rural food; culture; beaches; exploring coastal fort; island forts; sailing the ancient way; beaches; cycling in sanctuary; Ancient Temples; Farms; Nature etc..

Backpacking trips on cycles - (2 Days).

Route 1 

Day 1
Contact person: (Asif - 9619182010 / 9819983722) call / sms.

6:45 am - Meeting at junction of 3rd Pasta Lane, Colaba
7:00 am - Colaba to Bhau Cha Dhakka (Ferry Warf) Cycling (25 to 30 minutes) easy pace.
Board Ferry along with cycles
Over one hour ride ferry ride to Rewas
backpacking continues from here..
Board DugDuggi / Tempo whatever we get along with cycles..
Travel till Alibaug / Nagaon or Revdandha
Cycling continues till Korlai village then on to Korlaigad Fort
Explore Korlaigad fort and Coastal Lighthouse
Continue Cycling towards Kashid Beach.. 
Nawab Palace - Murud
Evening stroll in Murud
Malwani Dinner at Murud (streets / beach)

Stay overnight at Murud (Standard budget hotel)
Rooms non-ac.

Day 2

Breakfast
Ride towards Janjira 

Note: If we want to cross over to Janjira (Island fort).. The entry cost to Janjira Fort / Sail Boat cost / Guide at Janjira is not part of the budget; everybody pays for themselves). (Max 60 minutes at fort).

Cycle toward Fansad Sanctury.. tough uphill ride..
briefly explore the santuary.. (Optional).
Down hill cycling toward Kashid .. then towards Revdandha..
Lunch at Revdandha..
Board Tempo with Cycles.. backpacking toward Revas..
Board Ferry at Revas
Expected time of arrival at Revas 8:00 pm.
End of event at Bhau-Cha-Dhakka..handover cycles.

Trip Fee: Rs.2,990/- per head.
10% discount if you register in groups of 3. (Sharing same room in triple sharing).
all registrations have to be done by 100% advance payments.

(Note: Cost of any damage to the cycles has to be borne by the participants; replacement cycles will not be available during the trip).

Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):

Account Name: OFFBEAT MANDALA

Account No.: 50200006370273

Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited

RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019

Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD., 

JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,

WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA

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Trip Fee Includes: 

1. Cycle Rentals (2 Days)
2. Stay (Twin or Triple share)
3. 2 - Breakfast, 2- Lunch, 2 - Evening Tea and 1 - Dinner.
4. 2 Liters of Bottled Water Per-day 
5. Ferry Ride cost (Mumbai to Revas and Back).
6. Provision for separate rooms for male and females;  
7. Hired transport cost to carry cycles between Jetty to Revdandha.

Excludes:

1. Extra Bottled Water; Beverages, any not standard items ordered.
2. Any additional cost incurred due to situation beyond control of organizers 
3. any thing that is not included is excluded.
4. Un-utilised resources will not be refunded.
5. Any medical or accident insurance coverage.
6. Cost of any damage to the cycle has to be borne by the participant.

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Checklist for the trip

1. Attire - Shorts / Dry Fits / Cycling Shorts
2. Full Sleeves Dry Fits T-Shirts or Cotton T-Shirt
3. 2 Set of Change Clothes
4. Canvas or Sports Shoe
5. Cap or Hat with Sun Glasses
6. Personal Safety Gear - Knee Caps; Elbow Guard and Cycling Helmets (Note: Safety gear for cycling has to be brought by cyclist and is not part of the budget for backing with cycling event).
7. Water bottle or Hyderation and Electrol 
8. Munching snacks (Chocolates; Dry Fruits; Fruits etc).
9. Towel; Soap; Shampoo; tooth paste; toothbrush; hand mirror etc.
10. All items packed in small backpack that will fit property on your back while cycling
11. Don't make your backpack too heavy.
12. Flash lights.

Cancellation and other Terms:

1. 100% advance to confirm your bookings.
2. Un-utilized resources will not be refunded
3. All cancellations to be done by sending email to info@natureknights.net with cc to asif@natureknights.net 
4. Cancellation charges 20% of the total trip fee if done 30 days before trip date
5. Cancellation charges 40% of the total trip fee if done between 29 to 15 days before trip date
6. Cancellation Charges 60% if done between 14 to 5 days before the trip date
7. No refund if cancellation is done less than 5 days from the trip date