2015-03-14

Mumbai Hikers: Moments Shoot’s Photo Tour 38 – “Bhigwan” Bharatpur of Maharashtra on 19th Apr 2015

Moments Shoot’s Photo Tour 38 – “Bhigwan” Bharatpur of Maharashtra on 19th Apr 2015

MUMBAI TRAVELLERS : STARTRAIL & NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AT VELAS on 28-29 March 2015

Mumbai Hikers

MUMBAI TRAVELLERS : MUMBAI MIDNIGHT CYCLING Part-1 ON 28th-29th March 2015

VRangers Biking to Harihareshwar-Velas-Bankot on 28-29th Mar 2015

Moments Shoot’s Photo Tour 38 – “Bhigwan” Bharatpur of Maharashtra on 19th Apr 2015

Posted: 14 Mar 2015 09:48 AM PDT

Bhigwan

Bhigwan is a small town around 100 kms away from Pune and is also referred to as the “Bharatpur of Maharashtra”, as it becomes a hotbed of migratory birds during the winter. Bhigwan is at one end of the huge Yashwant Sagar reservoir, forming the backwaters of the Ujain dam. One of the main attractions during the migratory season is the arrival of the pink greater flamingos. During the months of early jan – late feb, this place is thronged by bird lovers from all over Maharashtra.







This photo walk is for whom?

Nature/Bird Lovers

Shutter Bugs (Photographers)

Children / School Children’s

Families / Friends

In short Everyone !!!

Photo Walk Schedule:

18th Apr – Gather at Thane Station east @ 11:15 pm

18th Apr – Start our journey @ 11:45 am

Reach Bhigwan in the early morning.

Get fresh and have breakfast.

Start the exploration of the area by private boat.

Witness the rare species of birds & try to shoot them… with Camera

After lunch head towards Secrete Spot.

Explore the area.

Start the return journey @ 3:30 pm

Reach Thane by 9:30 pm

Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.

Things to Carry:

2-3 Ltrs Water (MUST)

CAP (MUST)

Sunscreen Lotion

Camera (Optional – Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)

Extra cloths

Dry snacks

Torch with extra batteries

A Bag to put all these things

Cost: Rs. 1800/- per person

Confirmation & bookings call on: Nikhil 9820 432 576

Account Details
Bank Name:         State Bank Of India
Account ID:         33610723284
Account Type:     Saving Account
Account Name:    Nikhil Gaikwad
Branch:               Majiwade Thane
Branch Code:       013377
IFSC Code:           SBIN0013377

Tour Inclusions

Private Non AC vehicle from Thane to Thane

Breakfast, Lunch

Boating charges

Expertise & Guide charges

Cancellation and Refund policy:

15 days before the Tour 25% charges will apply (i.e, 75% will be refunded).

Within 15 days but 10 Days of Tour 50% charges will apply (i.e, 50% will be refunded).

Within 10 Days or No show 100% charges will apply (i.e, NO refund).

Rules

All our Photo-walk’s are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of nature around us.

Smoking and Drinking alcohol during, Photo-walk is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from Photo-walk without refund.

Respect the Heritage and culture. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.

Moments Shoot is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent.

Regards,
Moments Shoot

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MUMBAI TRAVELLERS : STARTRAIL & NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AT VELAS on 28-29 March 2015

Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:00 AM PDT

The Startrail Photography at Velas…!!

About the Tour :

We present a completely new photography experience, we have for you, a whole new way for expand your photographic horizons and come and shoot something attempted rarely by a large majority of Photographers. The trail is mainly focusing on these four techniques :

Star Trail Photography : In Star Trail Photography, Photographers use the motion of the Earth to create a dynamic picture of the unseen motion of the world through Space, The final result is often a mesmerizing reminder of the unseen and almost unfelt ride that the Earth takes through the Cosmos.

Low Light Photography : In ideal conditions, even while shooting wildlife, the camera has a lot of light to play with, what will you do when the main source of the Light, the Sun is not visible any more? With low light photography, a new world awakens and calls out to you to capture it. Find out if you are a night shooter.

Light Paintings : Here is where we get to play with light in a way, that is simply not possible in Daytime, truly, the light and hands take the shape of clay and you could shape it anyway you like. A fun group activity which teaches you how other people can “make” subjects out of light.

Post processing : Star Trail and Night shots don’t go through the same processing that day shots go through, as soon as we are done for the night we will discuss some common ways to deal with the issues we face in low light photography and also how to process star trails.

Photo courtesy : Mr.Samir Joshi

Outing Dates : 28th-29th March 2015

Category : Photography

Type : Star trail and Night Photography + Eco-TourLevel : Open to all photographers
Duration : 1 Nights / 2 Day

Outing Schedule :

Day 1 :Early morning proceed to the Velas.
En-route Breakfast. Reach Velas. Freshen-up and Introduction session.
Have Lunch and Explore the local culture and the village.
Evening visit to the Velas Beach for turtle sighting. Dinner. Post dinner, Night photography workshop and light paintings photography techniques. You have option of exploring more and more stars till late night. Lights off for the Day !

Day 2:8:00 am. Morning breakfast. After breakfast proceed towards Harihareshwar temple/beach. Post lunch proceed back to Mumbai.

Tour Concludes with Happy Memories & AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHS

Tour Cost: Rs.3,000/- per person
For Registered Members : Rs.2,800/- per person

Batch size : Only 20 participants

Inclusions:

Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by A/c luxury Bus.

All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Telescope with Instructor.

Accommodation in a typical Konkani house

Sightseeing as per the schedule

Expertise & Guide Charges

Ferryboat charges

All entry tickets and permissions

Exclusions:

Anything other than above mention inclusions

For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.3,000/-per person in following Account :
NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE : ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

Mumbai Travellers

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8692022777 / 8692033777

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Mumbai Hikers

Posted: 14 Mar 2015 06:20 AM PDT

MAR 21 Banff Mountain Film Festival – World Tour – Mumbai Screening

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 08:50 PM PDT

location
Pracharya B. N. Vaidya Sabhagruha, Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya, Bhalchandra Road, Hindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014
Registration Fees: Rs. 200/- (Inclusive of Tea), (first come first served basis)
Kindly register and pay online at www.himalayanclub.org
Or
Please pay by bank transfer or at any Branch of ICICI Bank to A/c No. 000401106806 of Nariman Point Branch and inform us on events@himalayanclub.org
Or at
THE HIMALAYAN CLUB CENTRE [HCC] 314, Turf Estate, Shakti Mills Lane, Off Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi West, Mumbai 400011.
Phone: (+91 22) 24912829; Email: events@himalayanclub.org

https://www.himalayanclub.org/downloads/circulars/2015-banff-mountain-film-festival-mumbai.pdf
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Tattva Adventures – Trek to Korlai Fort & Nagaon Beach 5 April (Travel by A/C BUS)

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 12:09 PM PDT

Korlai FortGrade – Very EasyKorlai Fort (also called Morro or Castle Curlew) is a Portuguese fortification in the town of Korlai, Maharashtra, India. It was built on an island (Morro de Chaul) which guards the way to the Revdanda Creek. It was meant as a companion to the fort at Chaul. At this strategic position the Portuguese could use it to defend their province which stretched from Korlai to Bassein. Vestiges of the Portuguese occupation are manifested in the distinct dialect of the Korlai villages inhabitants which is a Portuguese Creole called Kristi Read more

Tattva – BEAT THE HEAT – Night Trek To KAVNAI FORT On 22nd MAR ’15 (Leaving 21st Night)

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 11:58 AM PDT

Height: 2500 feetGrade: EasyEndurance -2/5Location: Igatpuri-NasikShivaji Maharaj included this fort under his kingdom after his coronation. Its believed that Shivaji Maharaj secretly visited this fort.. Read more

SANDHAN VALLEY HANGING TENT CAMP

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 10:20 AM PDT

SANDHAN VALLEY HANGING TENTS About the sandhan valley : Sandhan valley s one of the greatest canyons in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. It is a very good combination of a canyon and a valley. Located in the Nagar district, near the famous fort Ratangad, Sandhan valley is undoubtedly . Read more

Gear Updates

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 08:31 PM PDT

MSA Republic day offers 2015

MSA Camelbak Backpacks and Hydration Bags

MSA 57 International and National brands

Mototech Contour Air Riding Jacket

The OutdoorTravelGear Thane Store

Stanley Combination Padlocks

GU Energy Gel

Hide Tent for Wildlife Photographer

Cotton Camo Cargo Pants

HAOYANG Retractable Aluminum Alloy Trekking Hiking Mountaineering Walking Stick

2 Man A Shape Tent

LARGE CAMO HUNTING HIDE POP-UP PHOTOGRAPHY TENT

MSA 10% to 60% Offers on outdoor gear for X’mas

MSA Tents on Rent Mumbai

Trekking Shops in Mumbai India

MSA LED Lenser Hand Torches

MSA Camo Multi Utility Scarf, ( Imported )

MSA Portable Changing Tent

MSA Product List

MSA 2 Man Tent

MSA – Mad Rock Carabiners

Portable Changing Tent

Coleman” Multi Colour Head Lamp

MSA Backpack Raincover

MSA Cotton Cargo Pants with 6 Pockets,

Camping Matt

Quechuwa Forclaz 70

Mountaineering Equipment Shop Hitlon Carry Matt

MSA “MONTBLANK” – 75 Ltr. Backpack

MSA 2 Man Camo Tent

MSA Quechuwa Climbing Shoes

MSA milo poland backpack

MSA camouflage tshirt Full Sleve

MSA Lafuma Shoes Model : M ATAKAMA

MSA Mad Rock Climbing Harness: Specially for Girls.

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MUMBAI TRAVELLERS : MUMBAI MIDNIGHT CYCLING Part-1 ON 28th-29th March 2015

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 07:00 PM PDT

Mumbai on Wheels !!

About the Tour :

This is not just a cycle ride, its a completely different face of Mumbai.

Mumbai as we know is among the fastest cities of India, but there is other face of Mumbai which you can see only at night…thats the “Mumbai nagariya” !!

At night you can see people of Mumbai admiring it’s beauty and chilling with Chai, coffee or beer at marine drive, couples sitting and discussing about life (Hopefully tongue emoticon ) and then suddenly you here the sharp ghoommmmmmmmmm……. as someone races the bike to the fullest and vanishes away like thunder!!! Oops ! That’s not allowed dude !! but one can’t help it because it’s Mumbai’s night fever, street lights glowing away to glory which gives one immense energy to ride and feel the air.

Our monuments which are the pride of Mumbai tell us all about their glory…trying to narrate their story…as they get alive at night under the cozy Midnight…!!!

Outing Date : 28th -29th March 2015
Category : Cycling
Level : Easy
Duration : 1 Night

Outing Schedule :

Starting Point: Mad Over Donuts, Colaba Causewayat 11.30 p.m.

Highlights of the Tour:

1. Gateway of India
2. Nariman Point
3. Marine Drive
4. Breach Candy
5. Worli Sea Face
6. Haji Ali
7. The Antila Tower (World’s most expensive home)
8. Mumbai University
9. Bombay High Court
10. Rajabai Clock tower
11. Flora Fountain
12. BMC HQ building
13. Horniman Circle
Tour Concludes with Happy Memories

Tour Concludes with Happy Memories

Tour Cost : Rs.999/- per person
For Registered Members : Rs.950/-per member

Inclusions:1. Cycle Rental
2. Transfers of Cycles
3. Refreshments on tour
4. Helmets
5. Expertise Charges

Exclusions:
1. Any Transfer till Colaba and from Band stand
2. Anything mentioned than above

For booking you need to deposit Rs.999/- per person in the following Account:

NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK: ICICI
ACCOUNT: CURRENT AC
A/C: 623805029453
BRANCH: MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238

Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.

For more Details, visit : http://www.mumbaitravellers.in/mumbai-midnight-cycling-part-1/

Mumbai Travellers

unique journeys…unique people…
www.MumbaiTravellers.inwww.IndiaTourismInfoline.com
8692022777 / 8692033777

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VRangers Biking to Harihareshwar-Velas-Bankot on 28-29th Mar 2015

Posted: 13 Mar 2015 05:33 PM PDT

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!!!!!!!

Batch-2

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

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