Friday, December 12, 2014

Trip to the Gavilgad, Narnala & Melghat on 21 Feb 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a trip to visit Gavilgad, Narnala Fort and Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati District of maharashtra on 21st and 22nd February 2015.

Gavilgad Fort: It is located near Chikhaldara hill station in Amravati district, Maharashtra. Gavlis, who were rulers of the shepherd community in the 12th /13th century built the fort. Then came on the hands of Gond community till the time they were defeated by the Mughals. The fort is at present under the Melghat Tiger Project.

Some beautifully carved idols, which is believed to carve during the period of the Nizams, when Elichpur was their capital are worth to see. Elephants, bulls, tigers, lions and Hindi, Urdu and Arabic scripts comprise the carvings on the walls of the fort. Idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shankar are also seen in the fort. 10 cannons made of iron; copper and brass are also there inside the fort.


Narnala Fort: Narnala Fort; also known as Shanur Fort is located in Akola district in Maharashtra. The fort is still in a good condition and is located amidst forest. 

It consists of three small forts: Zafarabad (or Jafarabad) fort on the east, Narnala in the centre and Teliagarh to the west. The lake within the centre of the complex is said to possess healing properties. 



Plan:

Friday, 20th February 2015 - 
  • Meet at Mumbai CST at 7:00 pm sharp.
  • Travel to Akola by Vidarbh Express
Saturday, 21st February 2015 - 
  • Reach Akola by 5:30 am
  • Transfer to the base of Narnala Fort
  • Freshen up and Breakfast
  • Informative and Guided visit to Narnala Fort
  • Exploration till 12:00 noon
  • Lunch and transfer to Melghat
  • Evening Jungle Safari at Melghat Tiger Reserve
  • Overnight stay in Dormitory
Sunday, 22nd February 2015 - 
  • Wake up early at 5:30 am
  • Freshen up and transfer towards Gavilgad Fort
  • Breakfast on the way at Chikhaldara
  • Informative and guided visit to Gavilgad Fort
  • Exploration till 3:00 pm
  • Transfer to Amravati at 4:00 pm
  • Travel to Mumbai by Vidarbh Express / Amravati Express
Monday, 23rd February 2015 - 
  • Reach Mumbai by 7:00 am
  • Tour concludes with lots of information, history and memories
Cost of the trip would be Rs. 4400/- only.

The above cost includes - 

> Train Fare (Sleeper Coach) - Mumbai to Amravati & Back
> Internal Transfer Charges
> All meals during the trip (2B, 2L, 1D)
> Accommodation in Dormitory 
> Guide Charges at Gavilgad & Narnala Fort
> Jungle Safari at Melghat Tiger Reserve

The cost does not include - 

> Mineral Water & Soft Drink
> Food during train journey
> Camera Charges
> Anything other than which is mentioned in the cost includes

If interested kindly get in touch with us on - 9167966042 / 9619848367

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

Name of A/c Holder: Parag Vartak
Bank: ICICI Bank
Branch: Thakur Complex, Kandivali
A/c Number: 037601504142 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0001074

Here is a list of things to carry by every individual –

  1. Haversack to pun in everything to be carried for the trek
  2. Torch with extra set of batteries 
  3. At least 2 Liters of water
  4. Extra pair of clothes, towel, napkin, warm clothes
  5. Bedding during train journey
  6. Personal Medicines if any
  7. Camera and something to munch on (optional)
  8. Identity proof
Few rules that we would like people to follow -

1. Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Smoking will permitted only with the consent of the leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
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”


Important Note: Kindly confirm at the earliest to
 get confirmed train tickets and to ensure a comfortable journey.

Number of seats are Limited, Confirm early to avoid disappointment.

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