Panhala – Pawankhind – Vishalgad Cycle Tour

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Join us for a fun-filled three-day cycling ride from one of the iconic places in Southern Maharashtra. The ride is designed to follow one of the historic events.

Tick the ride off your bucket list if you haven’t done it before, and get along your family and friends.

Date: Friday-Saturday-Sunday, 14th-16th July 2023.

Difficulty: Moderate-Hard (Recommended for participants with some practice from 13 years up to 70 years, friends, and family with average fitness.)

NON-CYCLING family and friends are welcome to accompany in their own vehicle.

Distance and elevation – 155 kms, 1816m elevation gain

Itinerary –

Day 1: Travel to Panhala and Panhala Fort Cycle Tour (approximately 5 km)

Start the travel from Pune to Panhala at 7:00am. After having breakfast, reach Pahanala fort around 1:00pm. Lunch, bike assembly and rest till 3:30pm, followed by a guided tour of Panhala fort starting at 4:30pm. The tour will take around 1 hrs 30 mins, after which everyone will have a choice to either stay at the hotel and rest, or cycle up nearby Jyotiba climb.

Delicious Kolhapuri Dinner in the evening around 8:00pm.

Day 2: Panhala to Vishalgad via Pawankhind (80.5 kms)

Scenic ride after Malkapur, with amazing roads and less traffic. Exploring Pawankhind on the way to Vishalgad fort.

The ride ends at Vishalgad, but participants can continue to ride through the amazing Sahyadrinagar forest on our way to Amba.

Awesome roads, almost no traffic and riding through some of the most scenic roads in the sahyadri range in southern Maharashtra.

Day 3: Amba to Karad via Malkapur (69 kms)

The last day of the tour starts from Amba and finishes at Karad via Malkapur.

The road from Malkapur to Karad is one of the most amazing roads to cycle on. We cycle alongside windmills and valleys, which provide plenty of photo opportunities.

CHARGES:

Comprehensive tour package –

1. From 8th May 2023 to 31st May 2023: Rs. 15,627/- including gst (10% Earlybird Discount)
2. From 1st June 2023 to 30th June 2023: Rs 17,190/- including gst

Day 2 (15th July 2023) Ride Package (Panhala to Vishalgad only) –

1. From 8th May 2023 to 31st May 2023: Rs 2,450/- including gst (10% Earlybird Discount)
2. From 1st June 2023 to 30th June 2023: Rs 2,695 /- including gst
Inclusions:

Comprehensive Tour package (14th to 16th July 2023) includes

Accommodation in comfortable hotels on 14th and 15th July 2023, on twin sharing basis
Breakfast, Lunch, evening tea and dinner on Day 1 and 2, and Breakfast and Lunch on Day 3
Hydration support, energy bars on route
Entry tickets for Panhala, Pawankhind and Vishalgad
Cycle Transport from Pune to Pune
Participant transport from Pune to Pune
A backup vehicle following the cyclist along the route
A narrative on history at particular places along the route
Basic medical aid and expertise of Outdoor Experts

Day 2 (15th July 2023) Ride Package (Panhala to Vishalgad only) includes

Breakfast, Lunch and evening tea
Hydration support, energy bars on route
Entry tickets for Panhala, Pawankhind and Vishalgad
A backup vehicle following the cyclist along the route
A narrative on history at particular places along the route
Basic medical aid and expertise of Outdoor Experts

Exclusions:

Any expenses of personal nature
Meals and beverages other than those mentioned
Any costs arising from replacements of cycle parts incase of technical issues
All other services not specifically mentioned in the above ‘inclusions’

Mandatory equipment to be carried by the participants –

Cycle
Cycling helmet
Comfortable T-shirt, short or 3/4th. (Jeans and formals not recommended)
Good quality sport shoes while riding. (No floaters or flip-flops)
Cap.
Water bottle. (3 litres)
Extra set of clothes.
Zip-lock bag for wallet, mobile and camera.
Shoulder bag. (Haversack)
Personal medicines, if any.

Cancellation: Tour Cancellation charges are applicable on actual full tour price

Before 30 days – Full Refund.
Between 30 – 20 days – 80% of the tour cost will be refunded.
Between 20 – 10 days – 50% of the tour cost will be refunded
Less than 10 days 0% – No refund.

Note – Limited seats are available for the Comprehensive package. Book your spot right away!

For more details & registration call:

Siddharth – +91 70576 89477

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