KOKAN ADVENTURE

Save Tigers of Sahyadri

• It will be the first reserve in western Maharashtra and fourth in the state

After several months of deliberation, the National Tiger Conservation Authority

(NTCA) has finally declared Sahyadri as a tiger reserve.

The 741.22 sq km reserve will be the first in Western Maharashtra and the

fourth in the state after Melghat, Tadoba-Andhari and Pench Tiger Reserves.

• Sahyadri Tiger Reserve will include 317.67 sq km of Chandoli National Park and

423.55sq km of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. The Chandoli National Park was

formed in 2004 while Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary was formed in 1985. The central

government has also announced Rs10 lakh resettlement package for each family

living in the 15 villages near the two sanctuaries. According to the 2007 census,

the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is estimated to have nine tigers and 66 leopards.

OBJECTIVE

Conservation of the Tiger Habitat in Kokan,

Talkokan, & Ghatmatha

MISSION STATEMENT

Save the Tiger,

You have saved the Ecosystem

NEED TO SAVE THE TIGER

PLAN OF ACTION

Vedat Marathe Vir Daudale SaatGallant seven, rode to protect their honor.Legend of Prataprao GujarArmy Chief of Shivaji,Gujar marched onto the enemy army with six others with an aim to clear a blot on their character. They all perished in a spectacular show of valiance.

PLAN OF ACTION

Gallant seven others will ride on motor bikes through the same land in which Shivaji, Prataprao Gujar and their brave followers rode & are remembered by folk lores.Mumbai to Goa through Kokan. Over 500 km journey, will take them through many cities, towns & villages.

PLAN OF ACTION

For six days,

They will ride overMountains,Rivers,

Creeks &

Seas. Yes, seas!!!

SUPPORT & PUBLICITY

Persons of Media

Local Environmentalist

Two support teams in

advance vehicles and a

trailing vehicle.

SUPPORT & PUBLICITY

National & Local Press

Photographers &

Videographers

Media coverage in Print

& Audiovisual Media

Pamphlets, Badges,

Caps & T-shirts

SUPPORT & PUBLICITY

T-shirts bearing

“ Save tigers of

Sahyadri & Name

of Sponsors”Save tigers of Sahyadri -----------

SCHEDULE & REGULATIONS

REGULATIONS

Grand Tour Route Map

Grand Tour Route

MALABAR HILL (HANGING GARDEN)--- Marine drive --- Gateway of India (Ferry)---

Madwa --- Alibag --- Nagaon --- Chaul --- Revdanda --- Kolahi --- Kolvali --- Kashid ---

Nandgaon --- Murud Janjira --- Dighi --- Sarve --- Diveagar --- Boli Panchatam ---

Shrivardhan --- Ranavali --- Marol --- Harihareshwar --- Bankot --- Velas --- Kelshi ---

Anjarla --- Harne Dapoli --- Dabhol --- Anjanvel --- Guhagar --- Palshet --- Velaneshwar ---

Hedvi --- Jaigad --- Ganpatipule --- Malgund --- Bhandarwadi --- Mirya --- Ratnagiri ---

Bhatge --- Golap --- Pavas --- Purnagad --- Navdar --- Vadapeth --- Kasheli --- Musakazi ---

Jaitapur --- Vijaydurg --- Padel --- wade --- Jaamsande --- Devgad --- Kunakeshwar ---

Mithbav --- Naaringe --- Aachare --- Vayangani --- Malwan --- Parule --- Vengurla ---

Asolipal --- Arvali --- Shiroda --- Redi --- Ajgaon --- Terekhol --- Pernem --- Mapusa ---

Vagator --- Anjuna --- Baga --- Calangute --- Candolim --- Sinquerim --- Aguada-Reis Magos

Fort --- Betim --- Panjim --- Miramar --- Coranzalen --- DONA PAULA (GOA)

OVERNIGHT HALTS

Nagaon near Alibagh

Harnai near Dapoli

Ganapatipule near Ratnagiri

Tarkarli near Malwan

Redi near Terekhol

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Alibag: Beach has blackest sand in the region, Availability of food stalls,

bathers. Kolaba fort can be seen from here.

Nagaon: On Revdanda road, long stretch of calm waters.

Chaul: Historic place, related to Marathas, Mughals & Portuguese.

Former Marathas navy base.

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Harihareshwar: Dakhin Kashi,

Kalbhairav temple of lord Shiva,

Golden beaches are major

attractions.

Shrivardhan: Hometown of Peshwas,

Golden beaches, Beautiful temples and

famous forts, ancient Laxminarayan

temple.

Revdanda: Beach is surrounded

by mountains on one side,

revedanda fort is nearby,

Magnificent view of creek and

beach from the fort.

Murud: Majestic island fortress of Murud-Janjira is major attraction, picturesque village, place full of coconut and betel nut trees, undiscovered beaches of Nandgaon & Murud are few kms away, ideal for sunbath.

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST Dapoli: Hill station (800 ft),

Konkan Krushi vidyapeeth

Ganapatipule:400 yrs old Swayambhu

Ganapati Temple, Crystal clear &

Pristine water, fresh Greenery, one of the

important beach in Maharashtra,

Marathi poet, Kavi Keshavsoot Smarak.

Haranye: Golden Beach & safe calm waters. Ideal for a swim in the ocean

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Ratnagiri: District of harbours,

pilgrim centers & caves, rich mineral

& agricultural wealth, Delicious

Ratnagiri (Devgad) Alphonso Mango,

Devgad:Natural harbour, historic place,

windmills are another, attraction,

Saitavde falls and ponds.

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Malvan:“Mahalavan” means place where you get more salt,shipbuildingand repairing, famous china clay pottery “Moryacha Dhonda” a rock on the seashore with chiseled image of Lord Ganesh.

Tarkali:Confluence of Karli river &

Arabian sea, Deobagh beach is nearby

attraction with silver soft sands &

pristine clear water

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Panjim: The heart of the city is the Church Square or Municipal Garden with the Portuguese, originally built in 1541. Adilshahi Palace, MenezesBraganza Institute and the Central Library, Mahalaxmi Temple, Chapel of St. Sebastian & Kala Academy are major places of attractions

Miramar Beach: This beach is located near to Panaji. This is one of the overcrowded beaches in Panaji, which remains full with local and international tourists throughout the year.

MAJOR PLACES OF INTEREST

Dona Paula: Dona Paula is the meeting point for two of the Goa’s famous rivers. These two rivers meet at Arabian Sea. The official residence of the Governor of Goa, Known as Cabo Raj Bhavan is situated on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula.

SAVE TIGERS OF SAHYADRI

Saving the tiger means saving mankind.. while you save the tiger, you save the forest and in turn secure your food and water security.

SAVE TIGERS OF SAHYADRI

ONE MISSION: SAVE MOTHER EARTH

…….THANK YOU

TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS WE MUST NOT ONLY ACT BUT ALSO DREAM, NOT ONLY PLAN BUT ALSO BELIEVE…….