Tour to Mandu and Maheshwar on 28th, 29th Sept 2013

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged trip over the weekend at Mandu - the fortress of joy and a glorious city of Maheshwar situated on the banks of Narmada. Visit to these places just after the rains is amazing treat for the photographers, travelers and architecture lovers.

About the place -

Mandu, the fortress of joy, also known as Mandavgadh, rises 634 meters high in the Vindhya Range and is enclosed in battlements 37 km long. With-in this well-defended plateau is wealth of palaces, pleasure pavilions, mansions, tombs and mosques.

The hill range is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery, which is at its best during the rainy season, when on all sides, it is clothed in green with a number of brooks and torrents, rushing down into the ravine winding about its sides below. The beauty of which is further enhanced by about a dozen lakes and ponds interspersed on its top. 

Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem and the monuments were raised in the period of hardly 125 years, between 1401 A.D to 1526 A.D; some are out standing like massive Massive Jami Massjid and Hoshang Shah’s tomb, which provided inspiration for the master builders of the Magnificent Taj Mahal centuries later.

Maheshwar was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was 'Mahishmati'; capital of king Kartivarjun. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar's temples and mighty fort-complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below. 

Join us at Nisarga Bhraman and visit this beautiful architecture marvel in Madhya Pradesh, India on 28th and 29th of September 2013, in collaboration with Trek-O-Phy.

Itinerary - 

Friday, 27th Sept 2013

> Departure from Mumbai CST for Mandu by Bus (Sleeper Coach) at 16:30 Hrs

Saturday, 28th Sept 2013

> Reach Mandu, Breakfast at 9:00 Hrs
> Visit the central Group - Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Ashrafi Mahal
> Lunch Break at 13:00 Hrs and have rest for an hour
> Visit Eco Point, Jain Temple, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Roopmati's Pavilion etc.
> Stay in a Dharmshala

Sunday, 29th Sept 2013

> Wake up early, freshen up and breakfast at 7:00 Hrs
> Visit to the Royal Enclave - Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Champa Baoli
> Move to Maheshwar by Private Vehicle at 12:00 Hrs
> Lunch on the way to Maheshwar
> Visit to Rajarajeshwara Temple, Ahilya Fort, Ahilyeshwar Temple, Bank of Narmada, Evening Boat Ride
> Post dinner, return journey to Mumbai at 20:00 Hrs

Monday, 30th Sept 2013

> Reach Mumbai CST (Via Borivali, Sion)by 7:00 Hrs

Cost of this trip would be Rs 3250/- which includes -

• Travel from Mumbai to base and back by Bus (Sleeper Coach)
• Internal travel by private vehicle - to Mandu, Mandavgad Fort and to Maheshwar
• Stay on triple sharing basis
• Breakfast and Evening Tea on Saturday and Sunday
• All entry charges, Guide charges, Car parking charges
• NB administrative charges

The cost does not include - 

• Lunch and Dinner (everyone can enjoy their own choice of food)
• Mineral Water and cold drinks
• Anything other than mentioned above in cost includes

To register for this event, contact us - 

Hemant Naik: 9819786136

Sameer Patel: 9820972043

Note: One has to pay full amount in advance to register for this event.

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account:

Name: Sameer M. Patel

A/C No: 1451108345

A/C Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch

RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996

Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual - 

> A haversack to put in all the stuffs

> At least 2 Liters of water
> Two set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
> Binoculars, Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Personal medicines required if any
> Identity Proof 

Few rules that we would like people to follow - 

1. Smoking and possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.

2. Stay with the group.

3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.

4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.

6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”