Saturday 14 September 2019

Fly Boarding at Vagator Beach in Panaji

Flyboarding is a watersport that is capturing the attention of many people. This watersport is exciting and promises to be full of fun. A flyboard is a hydroflighting device that propels you to the air giving rise to hydroflying.
Flyboarding was invented only in 2012 and is therefore probably one of the most recent and innovative watersports activities that you can take part in. Bollywood movie buffs can immediately get a reference of this from the movie Bang Bang where Hrithik Roshan was flyboarding in one of the stunt scenes.

A flyboard rider stands at a board that is connected to a speedboat. It then releases water under pressure with jet nozzles and propels the board. Flyboarding can lift a rider to a height of about 15 metres in the air.
A flyboarding kit has two components- a flyboard, which is buoyant on water and personal water craft (normally a jet ski) by which it force water under pressure through jet nozzles and can lift the rider high in the air.

Thursday 12 September 2019

Spiti Valley Circuit Trip

Spiti Valley Circuit Trip

The Trans Himalayan regions of Leh, Kargil, Lahaul and Spiti are landscapes that are one of their kinds and cannot be found anywhere else in the country.
It comprises a high altitude cold desert, high altitude snow-capped peaks, and bare stretches of peaks of various colours shaped by the various forces of nature.
This Trans Himalayan regions are remote with extreme climatic conditions, high altitude mountain ranges, and impenetrable mountain passes.
Despite this, the people of the region have adapted themselves to the conditions and happily live here.
This region also has several Buddhist Monasteries (locally called gompas) because Buddhism is practiced majorly by the people of this region which can visit.
These monasteries have absolute serene surroundings and are situated in pretty locations.
Best times to visit this area are from early June to the the end of September. It is also fine to travel during the monsoons as it does not rain much here in this region.

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Hampi - Heritage Trek

The heritage city of Hampi which is referred to as ‘The group of monuments at Hampi’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
 in the east-central Karnataka, along with the shores of the Tungabhadra river.
It was one of the world’s second-largest medieval-era city, the first being Beijing, and one of India’s richest city during 1500 C.E., as traders from Persia and Portugal flocked to the happening capital of Vijayanagara.
After being conquered by Mughal Sultanates in 1565, I plunged the city to ruins, giving rise to the modern-day Hampi.
It is considered as a “Fantasy world of rocks and ruins” by the Lonely Planet.
Partake in this beautiful trek, where the walls hold stories of the past. And if the archaeology and architecture aren’t enough to raise goosebumps, we also take you across the river to the stunning Anjaneya hills, which is known for being an amazing viewpoint for sunsets and sunrise. Note earnest photographers! This just might be your moment!

Package Details

The ancient town of Hampi makes a great place for trekkers to explore the natural and man-made beauty of the land. The ruins form a rocky terrain and have several large and small hills ideal for trekking.
We also know Hampi for its boulder-strewn hills, which make for an amazing backdrop for the trek.

Location and how to reach

  • The trip starts from Bangalore. Hampi is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka that is about 364 km away from Bangalore.

Itinerary

Day 0 – The beginning
  • We will leave Bangalore at 7 pm Sharp, to travel the 364 km to reach Hampi.
Day 1 – The trek
  • Once everyone has freshened up then we will provide hot breakfast & begin our trek with bouldering, something Hampi is known for. This requires you to use your body weight to climb the rocks. If you are afraid of doing so, don’t be. We have experienced professionals who will help you navigate and climb these rocks with ease.
  • This activity usually takes around 2 hours and might be a tad bit tiring, but we have something that might help you with the next part of your journey.
  • If you are too tired to walk to the next location, you will be provided with mopeds at the site which will help you to enjoy and restore your energy before we head on to Sanapur Lake. Sanapur lake is a reservoir of the river Tungabhadra and is known for cliff jumping. Plus there is no better way to relax than resting your legs in the cold soothing water while enjoying the beautiful scenery and talking with your group!
  • After a brief period of rest, we start on our trek to the Anjaneya hills. The Anjaneya hill, also known as the Hanuman hill, provides a beautiful view of the entire city, and is an excellent viewpoint for watching the setting sun!
  • We will then head back to the campsite for dinner and enjoy a late night walk to the rocks. The view from these rocks are breathtaking, the stars and the soft glow from the campfire create a perfect harmony to make you fall in love with this place!
Day 2 – The heritage!
  • We will wake up early, so as not to miss the amazing sunrise the Hemkuta hills have to offer.  The beautiful colours of the sky, blend together to provide you with an ever-lasting memory of peace and tranquillity, and is the perfect addition, to last night’s breathtaking view!
  • The Hemkuta hills have a lot of temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • Today’s journey will take you through the heritage that Hampi has to offer to you. We will begin our journey with the Virupaksha temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is also known as Virupaksha, the consort of Goddess Pampa. This beautiful temple lies among the ruins, and still used as a place of worship.
  • We will then walk through the Mathanga hills to visit the Vitthala temple, which also houses the legendary Stone Chariot which is the symbol of Karnataka tourism.  
  • It might be a lot to take in the rich culture of this beautiful city, so we have a refreshing ride across the river in a coracle. A coracle is a boat made of leather, plastic and bitumen. The swaying motion across the river, while you are surrounded by the majestic city of Hampi is a surreal experience.
  • We will return to our campsite to make our way to Bangalore. The stories that these walls have to say may be lost in time, but we sure do hope that the memories you made during this trek, will not be lost in time.

Difficulty Level

The difficulty level of this trek is easy to moderate.

What will be the total expense of the trip?

  • The total expense of this trek will be around Rs 4000, per person for 2 day trek.

Inclusions

  • Shared accommodation in tents (2 or 3 per tent)
  • Rented Mopeds with fuel.
  • Bouldering professionals and equipment to help you through the activity
  • Coracle Ride
  • 2 Breakfast and 1 dinner
  • Transportation – to and fro till Bangalore, Non AC
  • An unforgettable experience and a memory for the rest of your life

Exclusions

  • Lunch of Day 1 and Day 2
  • Any type of Insurance
  • Auto fares to travel around Hampi, (Rs 150- Rs 200)
  • Repair charges of Mopeds that might be caused due to misuse/accidents/ negligence

ATM points and connectivity

  • Hampi has a lot of ATM points and moderate mobile connectivity, so it should not be an issue for trekkers and travellers.

Things to carry

Given below is the list of things that you will have to carry with you for this trek.
  • Rucksack or a bag, to carry your things easily
  • 2 one litre water bottles (We agree that this trip is to get along with your nature and past, but clean drinking water is a must. We are not savages!)
  • Torch/ Headlamp (This is a great equipment for the night time or to assist you in telling a great horror story. Whichever you think suits best… )
  • Portable Charger (Music sometimes becomes a must, but so does a fully charged mobile phone)
  • Money or any kind of mobile app to make payments. Hampi does have ATM’s, but it’s better to carry some cash in hand nonetheless
  • Snacks that can be carried easily and in large quantities, like energy bars and protein bars.
  • Raincoat / Bag cover. The trek is not planned in the rainy season, but nature doesn’t follow a plan. Better to be covered!
  • Carry a first aid kit that includes all necessary, basic and required medicines. Please don’t forget medicines that are prescribed by your doctor in case you suffer from any illness.
  • Pack all the toiletries that will be required separately, like your dental kit, soap, moisturizer and sanitizers. (Hygiene is important everywhere!)
  • An extra set of clothes, proper shoes to trek, avoid flip flops for trekking, however, we won’t stop you from wearing them around the campsite.

Group Size:

  • 10-50 Members.
  • In most of our treks, we have an equal male to female ratio.
  • For the confirmation of the event, we require a minimum of 8 members.
  • In some case, if we fail to obtain the required minimum, full refund or the option to transfer to any other event will be provided.

Sunday 8 September 2019

North Goa Trip

ITINERARY:

Day 01:
  • Start of the journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin Station via Goa Express at 3 PM.
Day 02:
  • We will have almost one coach at our disposal on the train to play games etc and get to know fellow travellers before reaching GOA.
Day 03:
  • We will reach Madgaon at about 6 AM early in the morning. 
  • We will then rent out Scooty/Bikes/Car as per our preferences.
  • We will then head to Calangute to check in to our Hotel and freshen up to have sumptuous English style breakfast.
  • After breakfast, we will head to check out Dil Chahta Hai famous Chapora Fort & Aguada fort in the first half of the day.
  • We will stop by in between and have Goan food at lunch.
  • Post which we will head to watch UNESCO heritage site Basilica of Born Jesus church in the second half of the day.
  • We will return back to our Hotel by the dinner time, Hotel II be near to Famous Tito's lane so in the night we can go club hopping.
Day 04: 
  • We will start our day with breakfast before going to Candolim beach to do water sports like Banana Ride, Jet Ski, Parasailing etc. as per the individual preference.
  • Post lunch we will relax for a bit in our hotel before heading out for Cruise ride.
  • Enjoy hour cruising experience on Mandovi River. Spot the Portuguese Museum, Deltin Royale, or the sunset on the Arabian sea.
  • In the night we would explore the market of Panaji city and have dinner before heading to our hotel.
Day 05: 
  • We will have breakfast at the hotel and proceed to see beaches one by one starting from Ashwem, the best beach in North Goa, then Morjim, then Vagator, then Anjuna.
  • In the evening we will check out the famous Flea market nearby Anjuna beach.
  • In the night we will go to a famous party place i.e Curlies for the dinner & snacks. We will come back to our hotel in Calangute.
Day 06: 
  • We will have breakfast and check out of the hotel.
  • We will then head back to the Madgaon and return our Scooty/Bike etc.
  • We will board the Goa Express for our return journey to Delhi in the afternoon.
Day 07: 
  • We will share pictures & form a new friendship to cherish the memories made during the entire journey.
Day 08: 
  • In the morning hours at about 6 AM we will come back to Delhi.

INCLUSION:

  • Travel to and fro from Delhi to Goa
  • Breakfast at the hotel in the morning each day.
  • 3 Nights stay in the hotel on a triple occupancy basis
  • Scooty availability for the entire time during the stay in GOA

EXCLUSION:

  • Charges of the Scooty/Bike are not included.
  • Meals during the journey are not included
  • Water Sports & Island trip charges are not included.
  • Petrol charges for transport within Goa are not included

Friday 6 September 2019

Meghalaya Backpack Trip

Meghalaya is one of the seven sister states in the North-Eastern part of India and is a land of beautiful pristine natural wonders and sights. Whether it is trekking through lush green forests, or taking a plunge in the water pools or exploring the natural caves here, Meghalaya has them all.

The best places to visit in Meghalaya include lakes like Umiam and Ward's lake, waterfalls like Nohkalikai and Seven sister falls and caves like Arwah and Mawsmai Caves. The options are plenty. The Bangladesh border is located nearby, and you can literally see the forests of Bangladesh from the watchtower here.
Dawki located here is a great place for boating and the river has sparkling clear water where you can literally see underneath. Meghalaya is also home to the Khasi and Garo tribes who are known for their unique culture and traditions.


#Meghalaya #BackPackTrip #India  #Northeast

Tuesday 3 September 2019

Dzongri Trek

Dzongri Trek is one of the most excellent trekking destinations in the North-Eastern area in India. Nestled in the fabulous Himalayas, this destination offers many spectacular and charming views of nature's exquisiteness. Sikkim is the best destinations for travellers across the globe as it has a lot to offer from the panoramic views of the unparalleled Kanchenjunga range, monasteries, ancient temples, and many other things.
This place is the hidden gem in the north-eastern region; trekkers on this adventurous and interesting trek to get introduced to the captivating splendour of picturesque backdrops and exotic wildlife. The Yuksom to Dzongri trek in Sikkim is for sure is one of the most interesting treks of which you will want to be a part of. It is a trekking excursion that will bring you close to nature and during the whole journey you can explore the virgin peaks, the pictorial landscapes, and towering mountains. We usually call the trek as the 'Walking in Paradise and undeniable it will be right to say that this trekking destination is a traveller’s delight. In fact, Dzongri and Dzongri La (viewpoint) is the paramount spot to get a view of the spectacular mountains and its towering peaks in the Sikkim Himalayas.
#DzongriTrek #Trekking #Kolkata #Togedr

Monday 2 September 2019

Fly Boarding at Vagator Beach

Flyboarding is a watersport that captures the attention of many people. This watersport is extremely exciting and promises to be full of fun. A flyboard is a hydroflighting device which propels you to the air giving rise to something called hydroflying.
Flyboarding was invented only in 2012 and is therefore probably one of the most recent and innovative watersports activities that you can participate in. Bollywood movie buffs can immediately get a reference of this from the movie Bang Bang where Hrithik Roshan was flyboarding in one of the stunt scenes.
A flyboard rider stands at on a board that is connected to a speedboat. Water is then released under pressure with jet nozzles and propels the board. Flyboarding can lift a rider to a height of about 15 metres in the air.
A flyboarding kit has two components- a flyboard, which is buoyant on water and personal water craft (normally a jet ski) by which water is forced under pressure through jet nozzles and can lift the rider high up in the air.
Flyboarding requires some basic swimming skills and training. Instructors are there to train people before they go for this activity.While flyboarding is extremely popular in places like Bali, Phuket and Maldives, it is still only in a few places in India presently but is surely becoming popular with time and spreading to a number of more places.
Goa is one of the best places to indulge in some flyboarding activity. The waters here are just perfect for the activity. The flyboarding is done under the supervision of experts and all safety measures are taken. Flyboarding is Goa is one of the exciting watersports that you can be part of.

Package Details

Our Flyboarding in Goa package is a day-long affair and is priced at INR 3499 per person. The exact location where this activity will happen is located at around 10 kilometres away from Calangute beach . You can choose your pickup time anytime between 10am to 5pm.
Once we are here, we will first arrange a briefing session where experts and instructors will let you know all about the sport. Next we will have a pre boarding training where the instructors will train you in the sport and teach you all the nitty gritty of the sport.
While flyboarding, maintaining your balance on the flyboard is the most important thing. The instructors will also brief you about how to maintain your postures during the activity in order to do enjoy the activity better.
The flyboarding will span for a time duration of 10-15 minutes. All safety measures will be followed and equipment rentals will be taken care of. We will return back in the evening after finishing the activity.

Safety:

All activities will be carried out under the supervision of experts and instructors
You will be given life jackets for the water activity
If you have some ailment or health issues, make sure you get yourself checked before indulging this activity and get a clearance from your doctor whether it will be advisable to participate in this
Make sure you listen to all the instructions given by the instructors before starting the activities
Do not look down once you are in the air as it will make you lose your balance
All safety measures and government regulations will be adhered to for this activity

Is swimming a necessity for fly Boarding?

Basic swimming skills will be required for flyboardingAlthough you will be given a life jacket and a flyboard which will help you keep afloat in water but knowing swimming will help you not panic.

Best time for performing the sport:

The best time to perform this sport is from October to May.

Inclusion

  • Pick-up charges only. Drop-off charges, however, can be obtained at additional cost.
  • Pre Boarding training
  • Professional instructors
  • Equipment rental
  • Safety gears (Life Jacket, Helmet)
  • Instructor supervised Flyboard experience10-15 minutes)

Exclusion

  • Anything that is not included in the inclusions
  • Personal expenses if any