Goa Carnival
February 28, 2011
A Small Holiday in Goa.. Experience the Goa Carnival
We can help you with bookings in Hotels, Rentals (Flats, Cottages and Villas)..
For inquires get in touch with us at info@natureknights.net / asif@natureknights.net
or call: 9821081566
Goa Carnival showcasing the eclectic cultural mix that the Portuguese and local strains create making it state different from the rest of India…... so jazzy, so lively! Mingle in the riot of colours as the festivities and celebrations continue for 3 days non- stop!
In the days of yore a Portuguese tradition of an annual festival- held four days before the start of Lent- began, where the white colonial rulers pretended to be 'black' slaves, and the slaves, mostly from Mozambique, plastered their faces with flour and took on the role of the masters. The local Konkanis watched in amusement- as they still do, to some extent, whenever a feni-befuddled tourist tries joining in the fun.
The vibrant musical parades and lavish floats are the major highlights of the carnival today. The festive aura fills every corner of the state. Both men and women are elated. They put on fancy clothes and colourful masks and dance to the music that Romans earlier danced on. The state capital, Panjim brims with an escapable aroma of overwhelming fun. Live performances and dances that continue till the night add to the celebrations. The Red and Black dance is a perfect way to wind up the Carnival.
You can also witness a different carnival spirit altogether as you drift towards the villages of Goa. Within the rural areas you will see a group of village dancers 'mell' encircled around an oil lamp, shaking to the beats of the drums. They sing songs praising their ancestors. The loud and fast tempo of drumming makes the dance even more energetic. Doses of fenny increases the fun manifold.
You may plan your holiday as per plan given below.
Arrive on Saturday morning
Saturday noon.: carnival parade in Panjim
Saturday evening : carnival party
Sunday: Can go kayaking excursion .
Sunday nite: Head back for Mumbai
Glider Planes Joy Ride and Kayaking
February 26, 2011Glider Planes Joy Ride
Kayaking
Dates: March 5, 2011
Schedule: Start Mumbai 6am
Pickup Points
6:00 am Andheri West, SV Road, Near Merwans Bakery
6:05 am Andheri East, Bislery, Western Express Highway
6:10 am Vileparle East, Western Express Highway, Near Airport
6:10 am Vakola (Santacruz - East), Western Express Highway
6:15 am Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, Bandra East, Western Express Highway
6:15 am Outside Sion Station
6:25 am Chembur (Near Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:40 am Vashi, Mumbai-Pune Road, Near Volvo Bus Pickup point
7:00 am Belapur or Panvel Before Express Highway (Nr. Mc Donald Outlet)
Target time to reach Pune 9:30 am
Activities: Glider Flying (Rs.210/- Registration Charges).
Optional Kayaking (Will announce the rates soon).
Transport (either Car Pool or we will hire Jeeps)
Start Back around 5:00 pm from Pune
Kayaking
Dates: March 5, 2011
Schedule: Start Mumbai 6am
Pickup Points
6:00 am Andheri West, SV Road, Near Merwans Bakery
6:05 am Andheri East, Bislery, Western Express Highway
6:10 am Vileparle East, Western Express Highway, Near Airport
6:10 am Vakola (Santacruz - East), Western Express Highway
6:15 am Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, Bandra East, Western Express Highway
6:15 am Outside Sion Station
6:25 am Chembur (Near Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:40 am Vashi, Mumbai-Pune Road, Near Volvo Bus Pickup point
7:00 am Belapur or Panvel Before Express Highway (Nr. Mc Donald Outlet)
Target time to reach Pune 9:30 am
Activities: Glider Flying (Rs.210/- Registration Charges).
Optional Kayaking (Will announce the rates soon).
Transport (either Car Pool or we will hire Jeeps)
Start Back around 5:00 pm from Pune
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Murud Janjira Backpacking Picture Album Feb 2011
February 26, 2011
Cricket World Cup 2011 Time Table
February 19, 2011| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | ||
| 1 | 19-Feb | Bangladesh vs India | Dhaka | ||
| 2 | 20-Feb | New Zealand vs Kenya | Chennai | ||
| 3 | 20-Feb | Sri Lanka vs Canada | Hambantota | ||
| 4 | 21-Feb | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad | ||
| 5 | 22-Feb | England vs Netherlands | Nagpur | ||
| 6 | 23-Feb | Pakistan vs Kenya | Hambantota | ||
| 7 | 24-Feb | South Africa vs West Indies | New Delhi | ||
| 8 | 25-Feb | Australia vs New Zealand | Nagpur | ||
| 9 | 25-Feb | Bangladesh vs Ireland | Dhaka | ||
| 10 | 26-Feb | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Colombo | ||
| 11 | 27-Feb | India vs England | Kolkata | ||
| 12 | 28-Feb | West Indies vs Netherlands | New Delhi | ||
| 13 | 28-Feb | Zimbabwe vs Canada | Nagpur | ||
| 14 | 1-Mar | Sri Lanka vs Kenya | Colombo | ||
| 15 | 2-Mar | England vs Ireland | Bangalore | ||
| 16 | 3-Mar | South Africa vs Netherlands | Mohali | ||
| 17 | 3-Mar | Pakistan vs Canada | Colombo | ||
| 18 | 4-Mar | New Zealand vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad | ||
| 19 | 4-Mar | Bangladesh vs West Indies | Dhaka | ||
| 20 | 5-Mar | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Colombo | ||
| 21 | 6-Mar | India vs Ireland | Bangalore | ||
| 22 | 6-Mar | England vs South Africa | Chennai | ||
| 23 | 7-Mar | Kenya vs Canada | New Delhi | ||
| 24 | 8-Mar | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Pallekele | ||
| 25 | 9-Mar | India vs Netherlands | New Delhi | ||
| 26 | 10-Mar | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele | ||
| 27 | 11-Mar | West Indies vs Ireland | Mohali | ||
| 28 | 11-Mar | Bangladesh vs England | Chittagong | ||
| 29 | 12-Mar | India vs South Africa | Nagpur | ||
| 30 | 13-Mar | New Zealand vs Canada | Mumbai | ||
| 31 | 13-Mar | Australia vs Kenya | Bangalore | ||
| 32 | 14-Mar | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele | ||
| 33 | 14-Mar | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Chittagong | ||
| 34 | 15-Mar | South Africa vs Ireland | Kolkata | ||
| 35 | 16-Mar | Australia vs Canada | Bangalore | ||
| 36 | 17-Mar | England vs West Indies | Chennai | ||
| 37 | 18-Mar | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Mumbai | ||
| 38 | 18-Mar | Ireland vs Netherlands | Kolkata | ||
| 39 | 19-Mar | Australia vs Pakistan | Colombo | ||
| 40 | 19-Mar | Bangladesh vs South Africa | Dhaka | ||
| 41 | 20-Mar | Zimbabwe vs Kenya | Kolkata | ||
| 42 | 20-Mar | India vs West Indies | Chennai | ||
| 43 | 23-Mar | First Quarter-final | Dhaka | ||
| 44 | 24-Mar | Second Quarter-final | Colombo | ||
| 45 | 25-Mar | Third Quarter-final | Dhaka | ||
| 46 | 26-Mar | Fourth Quarter-final | Ahmedabad | ||
| 47 | 29-Mar | First Semi-final | Colombo | ||
| 48 | 30-Mar | Second Semi-final | Mohali | ||
| 49 | 2-Apr | Final | Mumbai |
Turtle Watch
February 18, 2011Turtle Festival in Ratnagiri at Velas Ratnagiri district.
From Feb 21, 2011 onwards.
Nature Enthusiasts are welcome discover this Great Eco-Sensitive Event.
Few friends from Nature Knights plan to go there.. those interested can email to asif@natureknights.net or sms +919821081566
The scope of this project covers 30 beaches along Konkan belt of Maharashtra.
The festival is organised by SGN Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra), SGN - Chiplun
Over 1000 persons expected to turn up.
More information would be added later..
Reference sites..
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On the rescue operations and rehabilitation carried out on three olive ridley turtles from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
http://www.seaturtle.org/iotn/iotn10_5.html
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The status of sea turtle populations on the Maharashtra and Goa coasts of India
http://www.ioseaturtles.org/UserFiles/Image/SeaTurtleConservation_India_chapter3.pdf
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From Feb 21, 2011 onwards.
Nature Enthusiasts are welcome discover this Great Eco-Sensitive Event.
Few friends from Nature Knights plan to go there.. those interested can email to asif@natureknights.net or sms +919821081566
The scope of this project covers 30 beaches along Konkan belt of Maharashtra.
The festival is organised by SGN Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra), SGN - Chiplun
Over 1000 persons expected to turn up.
More information would be added later..
Reference sites..
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On the rescue operations and rehabilitation carried out on three olive ridley turtles from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
http://www.seaturtle.org/iotn/iotn10_5.html
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The status of sea turtle populations on the Maharashtra and Goa coasts of India
http://www.ioseaturtles.org/UserFiles/Image/SeaTurtleConservation_India_chapter3.pdf
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Murud-Janjira-Feb-12-2011
February 12, 2011
Picture Album Back Packing trip to Janjira Fortress.. click on picture for picture story..
Nature Knights: Murud-Jangira Bag-packing Trip.
February 11, 2011Nature Knights: Murud-Jangira Bag-packing Trip.: "One Day bag packing trip to Murud-Jangira Date: Feb 12, 2011 Meeting point: Ferry Wauf, Mazgaon. Early morning 6:45 am. Ferry Rides, Dugdu..." click the link above for details..
Nature Knights: Trip to Vineyard
February 11, 2011Nature Knights: Trip to Vineyard: "The Vineyard Estate Tour Date: February 20, 2011 Beautiful Tasting Room & Wine Bar, with its magnificent view of the vineyards and the ..."
for complete details of trip click here
for last minute registration email to asif@natureknights.net or SMS : +919821081566
for complete details of trip click here
for last minute registration email to asif@natureknights.net or SMS : +919821081566
Nature Knights in News: Mid-day Feb 10-2011 Article on Rock Climbing Sport...
February 11, 2011Nature Knights in News: Mid-day Feb 10-2011 Article on Rock Climbing Sport...: "Article in Mid-Day Feb 10, 2011" click on the link above for details writeup..
Gir Safari
February 11, 2011A Safari to Gir National Park
A Journey, an experience with Wild Lions of Asia. Explore Gir.. the only place in Asia where wild Lions are found.
Location: South West of Saurashtra, Penisulla in Gujarat.
About Gir
24/2/11 (Thu)
Start from Mumbai for Junagadh by Train/Bus
25/2/11 Friday
Take a flight from Mumbai (Optional)
Rajkot to Jungadh
Lunch in Junagadh
Journey, Junagadh to Sasan (Post Lunch)
Hi-Tea
Post tea first safari
Dinner
Post dinner Night Safari
Call it a day.
26/2/11 Saturday
Early morning pre-breakfast – Lion Safari in core region of forest
Post Breakfast – Safari to Devadiya park
Back to base camp for Lunch and Rest
Drive to Sasan Forest
Hi-Tea
Chill out at base camp till dinner
Camp Fire till we hit the sack and call it a day
27/2/11 Sunday
Post breakfast checkout and journey to Vervad, Somnath Temple and Bhalka Tirth (Lord Krishna's death place)
After lunch board train for Journey to home
Camp fee:
Ex. Junagadh – 5500/-
Sleeper Bus (Volvo 1000 to 1200) One way
Seater (2x2) AC Volvo Rs.900 One Way
Flight tkts cost Mumbai to Rajkot : Approx Rs.3500/- one way. (As on Feb 11, 2011)
for inquire and registration form click here
A Journey, an experience with Wild Lions of Asia. Explore Gir.. the only place in Asia where wild Lions are found.
Location: South West of Saurashtra, Penisulla in Gujarat.
About Gir
A Safari through jungles in Gir, takes you the lair of Asiatic lions at Gir National Park. No words can describe experience of real life encounter with the majestic sight of Asiatic lions in its natural habitat or the ear drum shattering roar of the King of the Jungle.
Best sightings can be experienced from October to April, as this is the best time of dusk/dawn; lions get restless and energetic and therefore they ought to come out.
Savor the visibility of other animals like Chital, Chinkara (Gazelle), Four-Horned Antelope (Nilgai), Leopard, Hyena, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar and Wild Ass. Monkeys, Parrots and peacock can also be seen around the forest. Adjacent to the Sihn Sadan is the Crocodile-Rearing and Research Center, where hatch-lings are reared and then released into their natural habitat.
. 24/2/11 (Thu)
Start from Mumbai for Junagadh by Train/Bus
25/2/11 Friday
Take a flight from Mumbai (Optional)
Rajkot to Jungadh
Lunch in Junagadh
Journey, Junagadh to Sasan (Post Lunch)
Hi-Tea
Post tea first safari
Dinner
Post dinner Night Safari
Call it a day.
26/2/11 Saturday
Early morning pre-breakfast – Lion Safari in core region of forest
Post Breakfast – Safari to Devadiya park
Back to base camp for Lunch and Rest
Drive to Sasan Forest
Hi-Tea
Chill out at base camp till dinner
Camp Fire till we hit the sack and call it a day
27/2/11 Sunday
Post breakfast checkout and journey to Vervad, Somnath Temple and Bhalka Tirth (Lord Krishna's death place)
After lunch board train for Journey to home
Camp fee:
Ex. Junagadh – 5500/-
Sleeper Bus (Volvo 1000 to 1200) One way
Seater (2x2) AC Volvo Rs.900 One Way
Flight tkts cost Mumbai to Rajkot : Approx Rs.3500/- one way. (As on Feb 11, 2011)
for inquire and registration form click here
Trip to Vineyard
February 01, 2011
The Vineyard Estate Tour
Date: February 20, 2011
Beautiful Tasting Room & Wine Bar, with its magnificent view of the vineyards and the back waters of Gangapur Lake, offers to its guest the perfect atmosphere to enjoy our great wines and cheeses.
Registration Fee Rs.250/- per head.
Food cost: would be on actuals.
includes
The vineyard and winery tour, followed by a wine tasting. The tour comprises of a visit around the estate (Vineyards, Amphitheater, Restaurant, and Cellar, around the Bottling Plant etc.) and the tasting includes a selection of 5 premium wines.
Other costs
Transport cost: If you drive down in your own vehicle no cost.
If you plan to come with us cost is Rs.750/- per head for Adult.
Food cost: would be on actuals.
Optional activity: Glider Aircraft (Fly upto 1000 feet with expert; One Pilot plus one passenger) Rs.400/- per flight per person. (Disclaimer would be to be signed if you wish to participate in this activity).
for last minute registration sms +919821081566 or email asif@natureknights.net
Schedule:
Starting Point
6:00 am Andheri West, S V Road Merwans Bakery
6:05 am Andheri East, Western Express Highway, Bislery
6:10 am Bandra (Kalanagar Bus Stop), Western Express Highway
6:15 am Sion Lunch Home, Near Sion Station
6:30 am Mulund-Thane Check Naka on Eastern Express Highway
Breakfast on the way
Lunch at Sule Vineyard
Micro Glider Flights (Optional)
6:30 pm Sharp we start for Mumbai.
10:30 pm Anticipated time to reach back in Mumbai subject to traffic conditions.
Food (Optional and not part of the package)
Open air restaurant with picturesque view of lush vineyards, the rolling Nashik hills and beautiful Gangapur Lake in the background. The décor of the restaurant truly replicates the feel of dining at a rustic Italian villa. You can select the menu of your preference from a variety of authentic Italian cuisine consisting of wood fired pizzas, hand crafted pastas, and delicious desserts. We also offer several soups, salads and appetizers for diners looking for something on the lighter side.
Second option of Restaurant - with specialty Indian cuisine. You can select the menu of your preference from a variety of kebabs, curries and briyani's.
Directions to Sula winery from Mumbai
- · Take Mumbai – Agra National Highway (NH3), crossing Thane Toll Naka, Bhiwandi bypass and onto the highway
- · After crossing Nashik Octroi Naka, take first LEFT at Garware Junction
- foFollow the road for 2.5 kms until Hindustan Hardy Spicer Circle, keeping LEFT at the roundabout
- · Follow the road for 2 kms until Papaya Nursery, turn LEFT at the first roundabout
- · Follow the Trimbak road for 0.3 km and turn RIGHT after Hotel Gurukrupa
- · Follow the road for 3 kms until Shivaji Nagar.
- · Turn LEFT at the end of the road at Shivaji Nagar and after 25 m, turn RIGHT
- · Follow the road for 2 kms (passing a pond) and turning RIGHT at first junction to Gangapur-Savargaon Road
- · Turn LEFT at the first junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 kms
- · Take National Highway (NH50) from Pune to Nashik, crossing Narayangaon, Sinnar and Nasik Road
- · The highway will end at Dwarka Circle in Nashik city.
- · Take the second LEFT at Dwarka Circle and follow it for about 3 kms to Mico Bosch Circle
- · Take Trimbak Road till Papaya Nursery roundabout and follow the straight road for a further 0.3 km
- · Turn RIGHT after Hotel Gurukrupa
- · Follow the road for 3 kms until Shivaji Nagar
- · Turn LEFT at the end of the road at Shivaji Nagar and after 25 m, turn RIGHT
- · Follow the road for 2 kms (passing a pond) and turning RIGHT at first junction to Gangapur-Savargaon Road
- · Turn LEFT at the first junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 kms.
- · Take Gangapur Road, crossing Bhonsala Military School and Someshwar Temple, till Gangapur Village Octroi Post
- · Turn LEFT towards Savargaon Village on Gangapur Savargaon road
- · After about 2.5 kms, Turn RIGHT at the first junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 km.
- · Enter Nahsik city and drive towards Gangapur Road
- · Take Gangapur Road, crossing Bhonsala Military School and Someshwar Temple, till Gangapur Village Octroi Post
- · Turn LEFT towards Savargaon Village on Gangapur Savargaon road
- · After about 2.5 kms, Turn RIGHT at the first junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 km.
- · Drive out the winery road and turn left at the end of the road.
- · Drive down straight and you will cross Savargaon Village on your left and York winery on your right.
- · About 3 kms from the Sula winery you will be able to see Beyond Vineyard Resort on your left.
Map to Sule Vineyard Estate
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