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Mazhar Asif & Lopa

Total Vote(s) : 43 | Total Testimonial(s) : 2

Asif (M. Asif) set Nature Knights in motion sometime in 1988 at Bhavan's College in Andheri. What started as casual hobby during weekends & bunking classes, the frequent nature trails at Borivali National Park ended up as a passion for nature and eco-adventures. Soft spoken, yet firm, Asif heads Nature Knights. He has facilitated over 1000 eco-adventure ts to his credit, & certifications in wildlife, martial arts & mountaineering. Asif holds a PG in Management and Computers after completing a Bachelor in Science, along with several other IT & Management courses to his credit. With over 17 years of exposure in Sales, Business Development & Consulting Information Technology solution to several industry verticals, he strongly believes "Specialization is for Ants; be Jack of all and good at many". Lopamudra, a seasoned academician and talented performing artist, shares her passion for eco-adventures and life with her husband and Nature Knights founder, Asif. The two have also introduced their little daughter, Anoushka to extreme adventure and travel since her early years, making her the youngest core team member!

We are the best candidates because...

For us life is one big travel holiday with working days in between. Long drives, Expeditions, Trekking, Wild Life, Mountaineering, Camping, River Rafting or any other travel eco adventure. Travel and Friends are a way of life for us. Have a previlidge of completing over 1000 adventures in last 20 years and adding lacs of friends all over the world. We believe friends are for keeps old are gold and new are always welcome to feel home. We do not know if we are the best candidates for this contest, but if selected we would be very are sure this would be a adventure we would cherish for rest of our life with friends and family.

Our Travel Plan

Mumbai – Delhi – Manali – Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Enter Lahaul Valley, Pass by Koksar, Tandi (Where Chandra River Meets Bhaga River) – Keylong - Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) – Tea at Bharatpur - Sarchu (13953 ft) - Nakeela Pass & Lachlangla Pass 16,617 ft - More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms) - Taglang La Pass (2nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at A Height of 17,585ft) - Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft) - After breakfast leave by early morning for Pangong Lake 14, 500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. Third Highest Motorable road in the world. - Leh - Lamayuru(Oldest Monastery on Central Ladakh Region) en route where you see a spectacular view of Mountain Ranges and Moon landscape) - Alchi – Basgo Palace – Liker Monastery – Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Hall of Fame Museum – Shanti Stupa – Leh Fort – Magnetic Hill - Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Patni Top – Jammu – Delhi – Mumbai

Our Travelogue

A couple of experiences: Mumbai – Delhi – Manali – Rohtang Pass (13050 ft), Enter Lahaul Valley, Pass by Koksar, Tandi (Where Chandra River Meets Bhaga River) – Keylong - Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) – Tea at Bharatpur - Sarchu (13953 ft) - Nakeela Pass & Lachlangla Pass 16,617 ft - More Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms) - Taglang La Pass (2nd Highest Motorable Road in the World at A Height of 17,585ft) - Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft) - After breakfast leave by early morning for Pangong Lake 14, 500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. Third Highest Motorable road in the world. - Leh - Lamayuru(Oldest Monastery on Central Ladakh Region) en route where you see a spectacular view of Mountain Ranges and Moon landscape) - Alchi – Basgo Palace – Liker Monastery – Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Hall of Fame Museum – Shanti Stupa – Leh Fort – Magnetic Hill - Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Patni Top – Jammu – Delhi – Mumbai Mumbai - Karnala - Pen - Alibaug - Nagaon - Kashid - Murud - Roha - Srivardhan - Mahad - Mahabaleshwar - Panchgani - Lonavaa - Mumbai Mumbai - Lonavala - Pune - Satara - Kolhapur - Dajipur WLS - Malvan - Tarkarli - Devgad - Vijaydurg (all costal road) - Ratnagiri - Chiplun - Mahad - Kolad - Mulshi - Lonavala (off road) - Mumbai

Sameer Patil

Asif & Lopa run natureknights & are always exploring new destinations with the natureknights team. Although i always plan to join them on one of their treks or explorations, but never been lucky enough due to my professional commitments. As me & my sister Pooja http://www.greatdrivingchallenge.com/application/Sameer/ are also participating, we hope to cross tracks with Asif during the event. I wish them all the best

Sharmila Kasbekar

I knew Asif in the old Bhavans College days, when Nature Knights was in its infancy. Lost touch for quite a while, but I'm very happy to vote for him and Lopa. How wonderful that their college-days dream has become a lifelong passion. Hope you win, guys. The best of Luck to you both!

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