OBJECTIVE SAHYADRI IS NEWEST TIGER RESERVE 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 Rs. 10 lakh resettlement package for each family living in the 15 villages near the two sanctuaries. According to the 2010 census, the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is estimated to have 16 tigers and 66 leopards. MISSION STATEMENT PLAN OF ACTION Hundreds of Gallant Volunteers 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 Karad via Talkokan Over 500 km journey, will take them through many cities, towns & villages. PLAN OF ACTION For Four days, They will ride over Mountains, Rivers, Valleys & Ridges !!! SCHEDULE REGULATIONS Average Riding Speed 30 km/h Average Age of Riders 32 yrs Average Distance in a day 120 kms GRAND TOUR ROUTE Maharashtra Nature Park - - Sion -- Chembur - - Mankhurd -- Vashi - CBD - - Kharghar - - Panvel - - Khopoli - - Pali - - Vile Bhagad - - Nizampur - Mangaon - - Mahad - -Dapoli - Savarde - - Sangameshwar - Devrukh - - Sakharapa - - Malkapur - Kadave - - Turukwadi - - Kokrud - Undale - -Karad HERO DECCAN ADVENTURE 2011 KOKAN ADVENTURE 2010 Last Two Years’ adventure was Extensively Popular with an Admirable Success. The Deccan Adventure began from Sanjay Gandhi National Park & ended in Residency Club, Kolhapur (Nov.1 –Nov. 5, 2011) while The Kokan Adventure route was Hanging garden, Mumbai to Dona Paula, Goa (Nov. 8 – Nov. 13, 2010), HERO DECCAN ADVENTURE 2011 KOKAN ADVENTURE 2010 Participation across all sections of society. The entire adventure tours were extensively covered by Media partners like National and international news channels and newspapers. Pamphlets, Badges, Caps & T-shirts were distributed to participants and supporters. The Adventures were carefully governed to ensure safety with an Ambulance. HERO DECCAN ADVENTURE 2011 Flag off At the hands of :- Shan, the Noted Singer, Mr.Sanjay Patil & Mr.Sanjay Nirupam, both Members of Parliament, Mr.Sunil Paraskar, Addl Commissioner, Mumbai Police. CLOSING CEREMONY Checkered Flag at the hands of His Excellency Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur Guest of Honor Dr. N.J. Pawar, Vice Chancellor, Shivaji University Major Vijay Manral, Station Commander Major S.S.Ahluwalia Mr. P.N.Patil, President of KDCC Bank KOKAN ADVENTURE 2010 Flag off At the hands of :- Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff & Dr. Rajan Velukar. LOCAL PARTICIPATION Meetings with Rotary Club, Lions Club for support Participation across the section of society like Eminent persons from every walk of life , Medical professionals, Engineers, Industrialists, IT professionals, College Students AWARENESS EVENTS DURING THE ADVENTURE CLOSING CEREMONY Checkered Flag at the hands of Governor Ho’ble Dr. S. S. Siddhu Guest of Honor Dr. Deobagkar Dilip, V.C., Goa University Mr. Dinesh Kamat, Chairman, Rotary Club Mr. Jagdish Holkar, President, Wine Producers Association Mr. Shashank Mahatme, Rotary club Dr. K. E. Mahashabde, Principal Architecture College SAVE TIGERS OF SAHYADRI