With the city’s fast-forward life, we often neglect the need to pause and break sometimes. Right kind of Breaks give our mind much needed relaxation from the stress & exhaustion from our hectic lives. Here we offer you a great detox while immersing in nature & village life, going back to roots. Experience complete peace of mind with breathtaking locales, away from crowded tourists destinations as usual. Holiday differently.
Waterfalls to Forest Streams Paper Boats to Fishing Read a Book or Jump in Puddles Help a farmer or Play with animals Trek the hill or Share stories Riverside
Very small picturesque village situated right next to the lush green forest, is just 120kms from Mumbai in Shahpur. Hence, we get to see rich bio-diversity in plants & birds around those endless greens of the paddies. Another beautiful site to see is the picture perfect river flowing near the village. Relish organic simple but filling meals made on chulha. Rejuvenate here completely with your friends or families in authentic rural life.
Activities (optional):
Walk through the village, knowing the place & people
Chill at the river-stream. Get fish-pedicure, take a dip, etc.
Play several village games like – tyre-race, marbles, sail paper-boats, etc.
Hands-on experience in farming activities going on
Trek to the near-by hill with guide
Photography of varied bio-diversity, landscapes & portraits
Listen & share stories with the locals
Meditate at river-side, re-connect with yourself
Immerse in your favourite Book
Go for a Day trip from morning to evening. Or opt for over-night Stay. Available on Weekdays as well as Weekends. For any Age group. Contact 9819155259 for details & bookings soon.
Note:
Consumption of Alcohol, Drugs or Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere within the village.
Don’t expect any comforts in this small village.. enjoy the raw, authentic village life – with all organic & natural foods.
The Monsoons are finally here. And its time for us to go for a lovely road-trip and enjoy nature’s abundance, enjoying the weather, getting drenched, dancing in the rains, etc. One day monsoon picnic. But places like Lonavala/ Matheran are over-crowded during weekends. Also it becomes too monotonous & boring to visit the same places again & again.
Hence, 3rd Eye Explorers has arranged a beautiful trip, away from crowds. Let’s visit the Mahabaleshwar of Palghar, a scenic small hill-station. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers as it has abundance of rich scenic beauty with remarkable river valleys, forests, waterfalls, etc. It offers peace & tranquility in the cradle of nature. This is your best opportunity for rejuvenating this weekend. And the best part is – there is no trekking – so anyone can join!
Historical importance, heritage preserved, placid lakes with serene atmosphere, Dams located at naturally scenic places, warli art, heavy rainfall & enthralling spots offering beautiful panoramic view of the valley, are a few attractions which attract domestic and foreign tourists to this place.
Category: Off-beat Eco-Tour
Date: Sunday, 21st July
Place: Palghar
Age group: From 7 to 50 yrs
Charges: Rs. 1549/- per person & Bookings after 10th July – Rs. 1899/- if available
Includes: whole day sightseeing to a beautiful hill-station, Travel by pvt vehicle, breakfast, local cuisine lunch, evening refreshment, entry fees, local guidance & make lots of new friends which is priceless
Want to enjoy the Long Weekend of August? But don’t like huge crowds..? Then join for 3rd Eye Explorer’s unique trip to enjoy monsoon at one of the best & relatively unexplored places in Maharashtra minus rush.
Reverse Waterfall
At an altitude of 690 meters, Amboli is the last hill station before the coastal highlands of Goa. It receives the highest rainfall in Maharashtra, one of the best reverse waterfall spot and remains pleasant throughout the year, hence rightly called ‘the Wettest place in Maharashtra’. It is famous for it’s rich bio-diversity. Submerged by dense forests and steep valleys, this tranquil mountain-top offers some of the best panoramic views of the Konkan coast. We will also enjoy scenic waterfalls at other places too. This hill-station is still unexplored by many, hence our choice to enjoy there better. So, just pack your bags and block your long weekend to explore this scenic destination with 3rd Eye Explorers.
Charges: Rs. 5799/- per person. 50% amount while booking, balance 7 days prior departure. Bookings after 1st August will be Rs. 6299/-pp. Long weekend bookings go full soon, so Hurry!!
Includes: Travelling from & to Mumbai, local travel, Parking & Toll charges. Entry & Sightseeing at all places around. 3 Nights stay in triple-sharing basis. All 3 meals at destination. Friendly Guide. And make lots of friends which is priceless.
Excludes: Any misc / personal expenses, camera charges, mineral water/drinks, etc. Anything not mentioned in Includes.
Contact: 9819155259
Small batch size only will be taken. Already got half bookings, so Hurry!!
We know you love Kerala during winters. But Third Eye Explorers would like to show through it’s unique eyes, how fabulous Kerala is specifically now in August. It becomes all green & colourful with festival & monsoons. Our trip is different from 95% of other usual Kerala tours.
Major Attractions
Snake Boat Race (Vallam Kali): Its a traditional boat race event in Kerala conducted specially this season from past 600 years. Its a major tourist attraction of races of longboats paddled by around 100 men rowing a boat together. On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front is transformed into a sea of humanity, including tourists from abroad for watching it.
Blue Beauty: Every 12 years, the hills of Munnar burst into a sea of blue, a rare natural spectacle. An endless stretch of rolling hills carpeted with tiny blue flowers welcomes the visitors. It’s the time of Neelakurinji, a flower with 40 odd varieties. This stellar phenomenon can be admired only now when these flowers bloom. Admire ‘Valley of Flowers’ (or Hills to be precise) in the South without any hikes.
Overflowing Waterfalls: What better season than the monsoons to see the waterfalls in their full glory? One is the Largest Waterfall in Kerala, where shooting of several films have happened here, like Baahubali, Raavan, Dil Se, Guru, Madras Cafe, etc… We will visit several waterfalls in the whole tour.
Colourful Onam Festival : To be in Kerala during Onam is a delight, as it is the most important festival of Kerala. You will savour the rich cultural heritage of Kerala through folk dances, world’s oldest martial art form – Kalaripayattu, decorated elephants, traditions, feasts, etc. We will relish the famous Onam Sadya lunch in this tour. Also, it’s the best time now to get an Ayurvedic Kerala massage, which foreigners come specifically for.
Third Eye Explorer’s Spl new Destination: As usual, we always add our unique spices to the recipe. Here travellers will be exploring pristine beauty, not ventured by normal tourists. No more description, just be there to feel the beauty. Till then enjoy these teaser pics.
Type: Leisure Tour
Dates: 10th to 15th August, 6 Days & 5 Nights
Age: 20 to 60yrs
Cost Per Person: Rs. 17899/- Can avail Referral Bonus. 50% Advance for Booking, balance 7 days before departure.
Cost Includes:
All local Travelling in Kerala, from Cochin to Cochin
Accommodation on triple sharing
Boat Race Entry Tickets
Neelakuringi Entry Tickets
Sightseeing & Transfers
Spl. Onam Sadya lunch once
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Friendly Tour Leader
Make new friends which is priceless
Excludes: Travelling from your city to Cochin, Any personal expense, camera charges, mineral water / cold drinks, anything not mentioned in includes
Contact: 9819155259
Small batch size only will be taken. We go full for these spl. tours, so Hurry!!!
Notes: a. If you are looking for the usual old Kerala trip, then this is not for you.
b. Spl. Kerala massage can be availed at your expense.
c. Kindly let us know if you are suffering from any health issues, so that 1st aid & medical help can be arranged accordingly.
d. Cancellation if done 30 days prior, then 50% will be refunded. After that no refund will be provided.
A World Heritage Site, Valley of Flowers is an Indian National park, a monsoon trek. When you will be driven to Govind Ghat you will have breathtaking rain-washed landscapes and the Alaknanda will accompany you. You will be passing through lush greenery, hillside hamlets and streams. The Valley of Flowers looks like a carpet of colours – green, yellow, red, blue. The flowering pattern keeps changing in few days. Flowers that grow here are rare and the valley is surrounded by mountains with bright snow at the top, brown and grey soil in the middle and trees at lower levels.
Valley of flowers trek is a must do trek by every trekker in the Himalayas. Valley of flowers is located in western Himalayan valley in Chamoli district. Trek starts from Govindghat where you can reach by road from Haridwar.
Whom is this trek meant for?
Valley of flowers is a good trek for people of all age groups. You can go on this trek with your parents and little ones. This is a popular and well established trail where the flowers provide you with visual delights while the sacred Hemkund Sahib is manna for your spirit.
The Valley of Flowers trek manages to show you a glimpse of the joys of Himalayan trekking in just about four days. Once you finish this trek, it doesn’t come as a surprise when you find yourself planning your next big Himalayan adventure.
Region: Uttarakhand, Western Himalayas
Duration: 6 days & 5 Nights
Highest altitude: 14,400 ft
Level: Moderate
If you have a group of minimum 5 persons, then you can opt any dates till 15th Sept.
If you don’t have a group, then we have our batch starting at Haridwar from 1st Sept.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Getting to base camp, Govind Ghat
10-11 Hrs: Hotel Stay
We will camp at Govind Ghat, little beyond Joshimath. It will take you approx 11 Hours to reach here from Haridwar/Kathgodam.
Day 2: Govind Ghat to Ghanghria
6-7 Hrs: Stay in Tents
Trek starts from crossing the bridge over Alaknanda river. The complete trek goes along the river side and is full of breathtaking views. Once we are at Ghangharia, you will find helipad and space to camp. We will stay at our camp today.
Day 3: Ghangria to Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangria
10 Km: Stay in Tents
We will leave early so we can have whole day to enjoy the beauty of Valley of Flowers. Once you are in the gates of the Valley of Flowers you can imagine yourself to be in a dreamland. Enjoy flowers, lot of flowers, like a carpet on the mountains and then you will find glaciers, bees and nature. Come back to Ghangharia with heart filled with nature’s beauty.
Day 4: Ghangria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangria
7-8 Hrs: Stay in Tents
Today will again be an early start to visit the Hemkund Sahib. You will need a poncho and might need a trekking pole as well. We will trek slowly and steadily on the steep path with mesmerizing views all around. Melting glaciers, river stream and waterfall all beautiful… After around 2 Hrs you will be above the tree line. Take numerous breaks as the path is gonna be tough today. Once you are at the Gurudwara, warm yourself with tea and khichdi. The lake is just behind the gurudwara. Enjoy the lake in the midst of mountains at an altitude of around 4300 mts. Will leave by afternoon. Today it’s gonna be tough on knees and toes. Stay at Ghangharia.
Day 5: Ghangria to Govind Ghat
5-6 Hrs: Stay in Hotel
Let’s trek back with the memories and recognize the things we crossed earlier. Once you are at Govind Ghat, you can plan to visit Badrinath / Auli the next day. Stay at Govind Ghat
Day 6: Govind Ghat to Haridwar
Drive back to Haridwar/Kathgodam with lots of memories
Charges: Just Rs. 9999/- per person including pickup & drop at Haridwar
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.) (Egg)
3. Trek equipments
4. Permits
5. First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder
6. Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
7. Transport from Haridwar to Govind Ghat and return
Exclusions:
1. Any kind of personal expenses
2. Food during the transit
3. Insurance
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Price Includes”
Maximum only 20 persons will be taken in a batch, so hurry.
FAQs
1. What is the style of accommodation in this trek?
Accommodation during the trek will be in rooms & tents at different places, where you will be sharing with fellow trekkers.
2. What will the temperatures be like during this trek?
Day time temperatures will range from 12-20ºC and night time temperature will range from 4-10ºC.
3. Will there be snow on this trek?
There will be no snow on the trek.
4. Which are the best seasons for the Valley of Flowers trek?
This trek is best done during monsoon, July – September, when the valley comes alive with the alpine flowers that it is known for. After that, the beauty wilts off.
5. Are backpacks, raincoats and other equipments available for rent?
There are several websites that rent out trekking equipment. We can guide you for the same.
6. Is this a good trek for a first timer?
Valley of Flower trek is easy-moderate and the trail is popular and well established. It is suitable for a first time trekker provided you are fit and prepared (we’ll provide with more details) for the trek before setting off.
7. Can I take my child along on this trek? What is the age limit?
The minimum age requirement for this trek is 8 years. If your child meets this criterion and is physically fit, you can take her/him along.
8. Who will be with us on the trek?
A team consisting of a qualified & experienced Trek leader & support staff will be with you throughout the trek.
