Mumbai Hikers

Dear All.

We at Wild Rangers arranged one day trek to Kalavantin Durg on 14th July, 2013.

Brief Information about Kalavantin Durg:-
Region: Karjat
Fort Height: 2300 ft.
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Mode of Transport : Public Transport

Kalavantin Durg is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. Can see it frm express highway a V-Shaped one.
The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. But there is a dense forest on the way till the the top of fort Prabal. Historical References indicate that
Freedom fighter Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826.

Kalavantin durg pinnacle is tougher. It has some rock cut steps initially and then few more but muddy path near the pinnacle. It will be slippery, but real adventure.

Journey Details :-

Sunday14th July, 2013.
Gathering Point :- Outside Panvel Railway Station.
07.00-07.20 Hrs :- Reach at Panvel Railway Station

Train details for people coming from Harbour Line :-
Kurla     Vashi    Nerul      Panvel
5.58    6.17     6.26     6.48
6.14    6.33     6.42     7.03
6.24    6.43     6.52     7.13


Train details for people coming from Thane-Panvel Line :-
Thane   Nerul    Panvel
6.24      6.55     7.17

07:30 Hrs: – Move towards Thakurwadi Base Village
08:30 Hrs: – Have refreshments at base village
09:00 Hrs: – Start Trek towards Kalavantin Durg Pinnacle
11:30 Hrs: – Reach on the top of the Kalavantin Durga Pinnacle
13:00 Hrs: – Descend from pinnacle and move towards Prabal Machi
14:00 Hrs: – Lunch at Prabal Machi
15:00 Hrs: – Start Descending towards base village
16:30 Hrs: – Reach at base village

After having some refreshments we will move towards Panvel by local transport, We will be back in Mumbai before 20:00 Hrs.

Things to be carried: –

A Water Bottle (~2 Ltr),
Camera, Cell Phone, Navigation Devices (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food, fruits etc
Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Trekking shoes are compulsory,
Wear track suite preferably
Extra Pair of clothes,
A haversack to put all these things

Trek Fees Rs. 300.00 Per Person
This includes Traveling from Panvel to Panvel, Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments.

All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us.
Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.

For further information and registrations call: –

Mayyur Phadale 9892615315
Deepak Pogade 9422682020, 8080287071

Regards,
Team Wild Rangers
Go Wild, Go Green.

• WILD RANGERS is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of WILD RANGERS in connection with the WILD RANGERS, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the WILD RANGERS or in any activity in which participants are invited to participate.

Amboli is a hill station in south Maharashtra, India. At an altitude of 690 m it is the last hill station before the

coastal highlands of Goa and a relatively unexplored one.

Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India, one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots" and it therefore abounds in a variety of fairly unique flora and fauna.

The misty forests of Amboli are a Home for many species of Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds, Animals, Plants.

The walking trails to Shirgaonkar Point, Mahadevgarh, through the fog give us immense opportunities to explore, enjoy the Flora Fauna of Amboli.

Bamboo Pit Viper (Trimeresurus gramineus)

Wildlife of Amboli includes many species of Reptiles like Malabar Pit vipers, Vine Snakes, Green Keelback, Shield Tails etc.

Also in Amphibians one can easily sight Malabar Gliding Frog, Amboli Frog, Koyna Toads etc.

The hills of Amboli village provide one of the sources of the Krishna River (The Ganges of south India) and an ancient Shiva temple (called Hiranyakeshi) exists at the cave where the water emerges. The main attraction for tourists is the incredibly high rainfall (7 m average per year!)and the numerous waterfalls and mist during the monsoons.

The tour will be guided by the field expert, wildlife researcher Mr. Varun Satose,

http://www.facebook.com/varun.satose

Tour Itinerary (From Kolhapur)
Scheduled Dates 9th August – 11th August
Day 1
- Pick Up from Kolhapur @ 09:00
- Drive to Amboli (2.5 Hrs)
- Lunch
- Nature Trail in forest garden
- Return to Hotel
- Dinner
- Night Trail

Day 2
- Breakfast
- Visit to Mahadevgarh
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Night Trail near Forest Garden.

Day 3
- Breakfast
- Visit Hiranyakeshi Temple
- Visit to a Waterfall
- Lunch
- Proceed to Kolhapur to catch a Bus/Train for Onward journey.

Tour Cost Rs. 6500 per Person (Triple Sharing)

Rs. 7000 per Person (Twin Sharing)

For booking, one should pay Rs. 4000/- in advance.

Payment can be done in cash or to our bank account.
Bank Details
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account ID: 32671732308
Account Type: Current Account
Account name: Around The Globe Holidays
Branch: GOREGAON (east) -MUMBAI
IFSC Code: SBIN0001975

The above mentioned Cost includes,

- Transportation from Kolhapur to Amboli, Amboli to Kolhapur and sightseeing in Amboli.
- Stay for 3 days and 2 nights in hotel Silver Spring resort, Amboli.
- All meals, breakfasts and refreshments from Kolhapur till the last day.
- Expertise Charges.

The above mentioned Cost excludes,
- Transportation from your home to Kolhapur, though we can assist you with the tickets where the
ticket charges will have to be paid extra.
- Mineral water / cold drinks during journey or at the campsite
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Any other charges not mentioned in Inclusion column

Limited Seats, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR SEATS SOON AS POSSIBLE

The registration will be on first come first serve basis.

The seats will be limited to a maximum 15 participants

For further details,

mail us at

irisoutdoors@gmail.com

Call or sms us on the number mentioned below and we will get back to you.

Prasad-9987175261

Nitish- 9004087568

Tejas- 9664641252

Disclaimer!
Avoid littering! Kindly ensure all city waste is carried back or disposed off appropriately.

Dear adventure lovers,

Here comes one more opportunity of the season,
After a thundering rappelling of VIHI, those wanted to taste the thrill of waterfall rappelling,
To quench your thirst of adventure,
We at have arranged a Waterfall Rappelling at vangani,
Vangani falls is a waterfall known for its superb water-flow, beautiful scenery. The place is an ideal spot for rappelling with a rock patch of almost 100 ft.down.

Date: 6 July 2013, Saturday.
Location: Vangani, near Badlapur
Height: Approx 100 feet

limited seats, only on first come basis.

Participants will have to catch the Karjat Local (S7) from CST.

Mumbai CST - 6:16 am
Dadar - 6:30 am
Kurla - 6:37 am
Ghatkopar - 6:41 am
Thane - 6:56 am
Dombivali - 7.08 am
Kalyan - 7.15 am
Vangani - 7:46 am

Next local for Karjat is of 6:45 am from CST, accordingly will reach dadar by 7:00 am,

Timeline:

0800 hrs: Reach and Assemble at Vangani Station
0900 hrs: Reach Vangani waterfall by private transport
1000 - 1030 hrs: Breakfast
1030 - 1500 hrs: Orientation & Rappelling
1500 - 1600 hrs: Lunch
1600 - 1630 hrs: Free time
1630 - 1700 hrs: Evening high tea
1700 hrs: Departure to Vangani Station
1730 hrs: Reach Vangani Station to catch the next train available for Mumbai CST.
(Timings may vary ½ hr, with subject to individual’s pace at trek and traffic conditions)

Things to carry:
Water 2L per person (must)
Ready to eat food items,(optional)
Footwear with good grip and locking for the foot(must)
Avoid wearing/carrying any expensive/gold ornaments.
Wind-cheaters (optional)
Personal medications (if any)
Change of clothes (optional)

All activities are conducted under the supervision and guidance of experts. All necessary safety measures are taken for the event.
For any further details contact:
Deepak 9422682020, 8080287071
Mayyur 9892615315
Prashik 9987036106

Expenses: Rs. 650/-
Above cost includes:
1. Morning and Evening Tea/Coffee
2. Breakfast
3. Lunch
4. Traveling from Vangani to vangani by local transport
5. Equipment & Expertise Charges.

You have to make the payment in following bank acc,

1. Name of Acc Holder :- Deepak Tarachand Pogade
2. Bank name : State bank of India
3. Bank account number : 31271150332
4. Bank branch name and address : Khadakpada branch Shop no.227,
Shelar park,khadakpada,Kalyan(w)
5. IFSC code for bank : SBIN0011159

Last date for Payment: Thursday, 5th July, 2013.
Account Details:
NOTE: Please mention the transaction ID at the time of confirmation.

Terms And Conditions
■ Minimum age 18 years for Rappelling.
■ Pregnant ladies, heart patients and people with severe asthma are not allowed to rappel.
■ It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.
■ Wild Rangers hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,
■ Event may be cancelled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,
■ In case event place or venue is changed, wild rangers will notify same to participants by phone, web and Face book, no change in costing will be charged.
■ In case of cancellation of event, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cutting.

All our events are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us.Smoking and Drinking alcohol during event is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from event without refund. Respect the Heritage. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.The Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members.No Arguments will be entertained.

Regards,
Team Wild Rangers
Go Wild Go Green

WILD RANGERS is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of WILD RANGERS in connection with the WILD RANGERS, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the WILD RANGERS or in any activity in which participants are invited to participate.

स्पंदनभ्रमंती 1 day trek to Sondai Fort, Nr. Karjat on 14^th July 2013, Sunday.

Introduction, Geography & History of Fort:

Type: Hill Fort

Height: Approx. 2100 ft above Mean Sea Level

Grade: Easy

Base Village: Sonde Wadi,

Region: Karjat.

Sondai is less known or not popular fort, stands approx 9 kms of Karjat overlooking the Karjat-Chauk highway and offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range.

History:

This fort was used as watch tower. There are 2 water cisterns on machi (at the base of the pinnacle) and steps are carved out of rocks to go on the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and has potable water. Two missing steps in the rock makes one to climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and footsteps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon.

Wavarle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it's an ideal one day hike for new comers in the trekking field.

Itenary of the trek is as follows:

Meeting Point & time

· 08.15 AM @ Karjat Railway Station at EMU platform.

· Catch 06.16 AM Down Fast Karjat local at the convenient station. Timings are as follows. (4^th Boggie from Karjat side / handicap cut boggie)

CSTM	06.16 AM
DADAR	06.30 AM
KURLA	06.37 AM
THANE	06.56 AM
DOMBIVALI	07.08 AM
KALYAN	07.16 AM
KARJAT	08.10 AM

Please take a return ticket up to Karjat

· 08.30 AM Move to Base Village by Rickshaw / Tamtam

· 09.15 AM Reach Base village-Sondewadi (Snacks)

· 10.30 AM Start Ascending

· 12.30 PM Summit, Fort exploration, Lunch Rest for 2 hours

· 14.30 PM Start descending

· 16.00 PM Base Village

· 17.00 PM Return Back to Karjat

· 17.20 PM Catch Local train to Mumbai CST.

· 19.00 PM Reach Dadar (Subjective)

Interested Pune participants can catch Sinhagad Express (leaving at 06.05 AM from Pune) up to Karjat Station (Arriving at 07.58 AM)

Group Size: Max.30

Ø Contribution: Rs. 225/-

Includes:

1. Transport from Karjat to Karjat by Rickshaw / Tamtam

2. Morning breakfast & Evening Tea.

3. Guide Charges.

Excludes:1. Rail ticket.

2. Lunch, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.

3. Anything not mentioned herein.

Ø Things to carry:

1) Lunch of the day

2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.

3) Water bottle min.2 Ltrs

4) Return ticket of Karjat

5) Extra pair of cloths.

6) Personal medicines (if reqd).

7) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.

Ø Note:

1) Registration through phone calls compulsary.

2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.

3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.

Ø Contact for more details & registrations:

Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241

Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615

Join us @ Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156590737807072/

14th Jul MONSOON TREK TO MATHERAN FROM DHODANI VILLAGE
Sun Trekking through densely forested hills during rains is a unique experience. Myriad life forms are seen in the misty, cloud laden forests. Watch out for Malabar Whistling Thrush, Orange-headed Thrush, and Puff-throated Babbler; Stink-horn Mushroom and Balsam flowers. Trek Grade: Difficult Age Limit: 14-60 years Group
Leaders: Mr. Vinod Patil & Mr. Prasad Karve
Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 06:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 06:50 a.m. and Vashi (Vashi Jn.) 07:10 a.m.
Participants will return by late evening.
Charges: For members Rs. 700/- per head and for non-members Rs. 750/- per head.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 022-22821811, 022-22871202 or e-mail at
bnhs.programmes@gmail.com Please carry adequate water, breakfast and packed lunch. Be prepared for
rains.

14th Jul MALSHEJ GHAT TRAIL
Sun Situated 154 km away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, Malshej Ghat is known for misty hilltops,
gushing waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes. Malshej has a good variety of flora and fauna. It is home to
Maharashtra’s state animal, the shy Malabar Giant Squirrel. Trek Grade: Easy Group Leaders: Ms Prachi
Galange & Mr. Vithoba Hegde Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 06:30
a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 06:50 a.m., Thane (Cadbury Jn.) at 07:10 a.m. and Kalyan (Birla
College) at 07:40 a.m. Charges: For members Rs. 900/- per head and for non-members Rs. 950/- per head.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 022-22821811, 022-22871202 or e-mail at
bnhs.programmes@gmail.com Please carry adequate water, breakfast and packed lunch. Be prepared for
rains.

21st Jul SHILONDA TRAIL – SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK
Sun With the monsoon in full force, join BNHS for a morning at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). One can see myriad small life forms during this time, and large mammals like Spotted and Sambar Deer can sometimes be spotted here. The trail leads through fine forest dominated by bamboo and ends at the first stream. Grade: Easy (Simple walk for 1.5 km each way, however the walk from the main gate to the trail is about 15–20 min.)
Reporting: Members to meet inside SGNP, beyond the Ticket Counter under the large map of SGNP at
07:30 a.m. Group Leaders: Mr. Vinod Patil & Ms Parveen Shaikh Charges: Rs. 150/- for members, Rs. 200/
- for non-members (includes Forest Department charges and BNHS expertise only). Registration*: On the
spot. For further details e-mail: bnhs.programmes@gmail.com or call Hornbill House at 022-22821811, 022-
22871202. Note: Participants have to buy the entry ticket at the main gate. Kindly carry adequate water and
packed breakfast. The programme should conclude by 11:30 a.m. Be prepared for rains.

21st Jul MALSHEJ GHAT TRAIL
Sun If you have missed the previous Malshej Ghat trail, here is another chance to visit Malshej Ghat which is
famous for misty hilltops, gushing waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes. Malshej has a good variety of
flora and fauna. It is home to Maharashtra’s state animal, the shy Malabar Giant Squirrel. Trek Grade: Easy
Group Leaders: Ms Prachi Galange & Mr. Vithoba Hegde Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near
Chandu Halwai) at 06:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 06:50 a.m., Thane (Cadbury Jn.) at
07:10 a.m. and Kalyan (Birla College) at 07:40 a.m. Charges: For members Rs. 900/- per head and for nonmembers Rs. 950/- per head. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 022-22821811, 022-22871202 or e-mail
atmail to:bnhs.programmes@gmail.com Please carry adequate water, breakfast and packed lunch. Be
prepared for rains.

27th Jul NATURE TRAIL TO NAGLA FOREST
Sat Explore the lesser known forest in Nagla Block of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Situated to the north of
Bassein Creek, Nagla Block is considered to be one of the most highly rewarding walks. With the monsoon
now in its first spell watch the forest transform. It is really a treat for the nature lover, one can see flowers like
Commelina, Smithia, Balsam, Begonia, and many more varieties on the trail. Grade: Easy Group leaders:
Mr. Vandan Jhaveri & Mr. Vinod Patil Charges: Rs. 700/- for members and Rs. 750/- for others (Charges
include transportation, entry and BNHS expertise). Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu
Halwai) at 6.30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 6:50 a.m., Thane (Cadbury Jn.) at 7.10 a.m. and
Patlipada bus stand (Hiranandani Junction on Ghodbunder Rd.) at 7.20 a.m. Registration*: Call Hornbill
House at 22871202/ 22821811 or e-mail: bnhs.programmes@gmail.com Note: Kindly carry adequate water
and breakfast. The group should be back in Dadar by 1.00 p.m. Be prepared for rains.

28th Jul KARNALA FORT TREK
Sun Famous as a Bird Sanctuary, Karnala is also popular among trekkers. A steep climb, then a ridge traverse
takes you through dense forest and vistas of green carpeted hills of Karnala. Perfect time to see wildflowers,
insects and birds like Malabar Whistling Thrush, and Shaheen Falcon. Trek Grade: Difficult Age Limit: 14–60
years Group Leaders: Mr. Vinod Patil & Mr. Prasad Karve Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near
Chandu Halwai) at 06:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 06:50 a.m. and Vashi (Vashi Jn.) 07:10
a.m. Participants will return by late evening. Charges: For members Rs. 700/- per head and for non-members
Rs. 750/- per head. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 022-22821811, 022-22871202 or e-mail at
bnhs.programmes@gmail.com Please carry adequate water, breakfast and pack lunch. Be prepared for rains.

Baana Trekkers - Trek To Naneghat on 14th July '13.

Hi Trekkers,

We @ Baana Trekkers invite you for one of the most thrilling. Trek of the monsoon to Naneghat on 14^th July 2013

Info About The Event :

Naneghat

Height: 2750 feet (Approx.)

Base Village: Vaishakhare

Difficulty Rating: Simple

Region : Malshej

Trek Leader: Pankaj Datkhile-9664182457

Lalit Masurkar- 9757346135

History:

Serving as a trade route for the transport between markets of Kalyan, Nalasopara (Konkan) and Junnar (Plateau) since the times of Satvahanas, this pass today offers you one of the most enjoyable treks in the vicinity of Mumbai

Location:

NaneGhat is situated at about 55 Km from Kalyan. One can reach the base village Vaishakare by boarding the state transport bus passing through MalshejGhat. From Vaishakare it's about 1/2 a hour walk along the road to MalshejGhat to reach the divergence for NaneGhat. Now there is board indicating the divergence so there will be no difficulty in finding the divergence. Once a divergence is taken, it is about 2-3 hours climb to the summit

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point : Parel , Dadar , Thane(Railway station) and Kalyan (ST depot)

Train Timing: Morning 4.05 local from CST. (1^St local from CST to Kasara)

Journey :

Travel by ST Bus till the base.

Breakfast at Tokawade.

Start our trek by 9:00 am.

Reach the Top by 11:00am, Explore Naneghat.

Afternoon lunch.

Start Descend by 1:00am

Reach the base till 3:00 pm.

Start the return journey,

Evening Refreshment.

Reaching Mumbai by 7.00pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 400/- per head which includes :

· Travelling from Kalyan to Base Village and Base Village to Kalyan.

· Morning Breakfast.

· Evening Refreshments.

· Baana Trekkers Expertise Charges.

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

Things to Be carried:

A Return ticket of Kalyan.

A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),

Lunch for the day

Napkin, Pair of clothes

Camera (Optional),

A good trekking shoes.

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried , so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

For further clarifications and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Pankaj Datkhile : 9664182457

Lalit Masurkar : 9757346135

Ashish Datkhile : 9930595889

Regards,
Baana Trekkers.

Hi all, We would like to inform you all that we are having

Bhivpuri Bhekre Waterfall rappelling on 20th Jul & Diksal Waterfall Rappelling on 21st Jul 2013.

Waterfall Rappelling Also technically known as canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An waterfall rappelling adventure sport is where you get down from a cliff/patch amidst the gushing waterfall.

Height: Approx 120 ft.

Last date to reg: 16th July 2013.

Cost: Rs. 600/- (Which includes Breakfast/ Refreshment, traveling from Bhivpuri to Bhivpuri, Equipment-Expertise Charges).

Activity Schedule for 20th & 21st July 2013:

Train Time : Karjat (S) Slow Local

CST : 5:18 am Dadar : 5:36 Byculla : 5:26

Kurla : 5:47 Ghatkopar : 5:53 Thane : 6:13

Dombivali : 6:36 Kalyan : 6:46 Bhivpuri : 7.30 am.

Meeting Point: 7.30 am at Bhivpuri Railway Station.

07.40 am: Will move from Station by Local Transport.

08.00am: Will Reach to base Village.

08.30am: will reach to our water fall patch.

03.30pm: will complete Session with our lunch.

05.00pm: Back to bhivpuri station.

Extra Rappelling will cost INR 400/- Per chance, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items: Scarf For Ladies Must.

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, Lunch for the day,some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Ananda 98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

Cheerrrsss…!!!

Hello Ladies, we at Trek Mates India, invite you for One Day Ladies Special Trek to Koraigad on Sunday, 21st July 2013.

Little info about the fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3000 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy (1 hour ascend)
Base Village: Peth Shahapur
Trek Leader: Rachna Shah (95940 79692), Kalpana Imaginkar(9920983839)

Max Participant: 40

It is situated amidst thick forest at the base with enough potable water from the lake on the top. The rock carved steps makes an easy climb to the fort. On a clear day one can view Sahara’s Amby valley developed at the base of Koraigad. Tung fort is a pleasent sight to watch from the top.

Two nice lakes on the arid, flat top really takes one by surprise. Ganesh temple and a cave are situated half way and a temple of Koraidevi is situated on the top.

The interesting part of the fort is that its wall is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter (about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. It has six cannons - the largest of which called the Laxmi Toph is located near the Korai devi temple

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on Sunday
Pickup Points: Diamond Garden Chembur, Vashi, Kalamboli

Travel by private vehicle till the base.

Breakfast at the Base Village.
Start our trek by 10 am.

Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore and Descend.

Reach the base till 5 pm.
Evening Refreshments

Start the return journey, reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek for Mumbai People is Rs 700/- per person.

Inclusions
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Vehicle
Breakfast and evening refreshments.

Payment Details:One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch

IFS code : UBIN0564168

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 2 Liters),
Lunch for the day
Napkin, Pair of clothes
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Good trekking shoes,
haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Medicine that is presecribed usually (Optional).

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Rachna Shah: 9594079692
Kalpana Imaginkar: 9920983839

Vikram singh: 99877 61562

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

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Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Trek Mates India

Trek Mates India Invites all for a Monsoon Trek to Kalsubai, the Highest Peak of Maharashtra on 15th August 2013, (Leaving on 14th August Night.)
Come join us and conquer the highest peak of sahyadris in Maharashtra : “Kalsubai”

Little info about the fort
Type: Peak
Height: 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
Base Village: Bari.

Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra.

At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai, which can seat just three people. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardaraattracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragadcan be seen.
Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb.

The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
14th August, Saturday Night Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11.00 pm

Pickup Point : Thane @11.45 pm

Overnight Journey toward the Bari (Base Village of Kalsubai

15th August, Sunday Morning

Reach Base Village by 5am

Breakfast by 6 am

Start Trek by 6.30 am

Reach the top of Kalsubai by 10.30-11 am

Rest for some time.

Start Descending by 11.30am

Reach Base Village by 1.30pm

Lunch at the Base Village.

Start our Return Journey by 3.30pm

Reach Mumbai by 9 - 10 pm (Depend on the Traffic)

The cost for the trek will be INR 750/- per head,
which includes,

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Breakfast and Evening Tea/Coffee.

Payment Details:

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

Account Details

Account Name – Vishal Ravindra Khond

Bank – ICICI Bank Ltd

Branch – Naupada Branch, Thane

IFS Code – ICIC0000035

Saving Account Number - 003501542728

Things to Be carried:
Lunch for the Day, A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),

Extra Clothes for Changing

Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vishal Khond : 8291139993 / 9322069953

Vikram Singh: 8652028262 / 9987761562

(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)

Registrations are only through phone calls

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
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Last but not the least,Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

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visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Trek Mates India .

Hey mates, get ready for the fun, as we at Trek Mates India invite you all for a One Day Monsoon Trek to Lohagad Fort on 14th July '13.

Little info about Lohagad

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 3400 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Easy

Endurance : Easy

Base Village: Malavali

Trek Leader : Vinayak Gawade (98675 01199)

Lohagad (Loha + gad) the name says it all. Its the iron fort. on of the strongest forts of Sahyadris. Lohagad is very wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village -Lohgadwadi. i.e. 'Ganesh Darwaja' , 'Narayan Darwaja' , 'Hanuman Darwaja' and 'Maha Darwaja'.

Some sculptures can also be seen on Maha Darwaja. The famous spot on Lohagad is 'Vinchu Kata' - the scorpion tail. Amazing view of Pawana Dam is also visible from the back side of Lohagad.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point : On 14th July: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am.

Pick up point near Yogi Hotel, Chembur, at 6.30am

Pick up point near Below Vashi Main Bridge, at 7:00am

Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.

Reach Base Village by 9:30am

Breakfast at the Base Village

Start our trek by 10:30 am

Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore n Descend.

Reach the base till 4:00 pm.
Evening Refreshments

Start the return journey, reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 650/- per head
which includes Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus, Morning and Evening Refreshments, TMI Expertise Charges

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

Account Details
Bank Name: Union Bank of India
Account ID: 316202011002312
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Account name: Mr. VINAYAK PANDURANG GAWADE
Branch: Byculla
IFSC code: UBIN0531626

(Once payment is done, please send an email to manoj1920@gmail,com /trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Chembur / Vashi])

Things to Be carried:
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water (At least 1 Ltrs),
Napkin, Pair of clothes, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional),

A good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),

Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vinayak Gawade: 98675 01199 / 74985 74143

Vikram: 99877 61562

Sms if call not answered. or mail us at trekmates@gmail.com

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
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Facebook Pune
Twitter
TMI Website
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Last but not the least,
Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @
STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Treak Mates India.

Hey Mates, We at Trek Mates India Invite you for a One day Monsoon trek to Dukes Nose on 21st July 2013 & Descend to Khandala.

Little info about the event :

Difficulty Level: Easy

Endurance Level: Medium

Region: Lonavala

Base Village: Kurvande

Trek Leader: Vishal Khond (8291139993 / 9322069953)

Dukes nose is a huge pinnacle which can be seen while travelling between Mumbai and Pune. It's shape is like a nose or a thumb. The sights from the top are unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding Mumbai Pune Express Highway cutting through the ghats and trains chugging along the tracks. It si famous for rock climnbing, valley crossing and rappelling adventure activities.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point : On 14th July: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am.

Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.

Pick up point Chembur, Vashi Kalamboli.

Reach Base Village by 9:30am

Breakfast at the Base Village

Start our trek by 10:30 am

Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore n Descend.

Reach the base till 4:00 pm.
Evening Refreshments

Start the return journey, reaching Mumbai by 8.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 650/- per head
which includes Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,

Morning and Evening Refreshments

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

Account Details

Account Name – Vishal Ravindra Khond

Bank – ICICI Bank Ltd

Branch – Naupada Branch, Thane

IFS Code – ICIC0000035

Saving Account Number - 003501542728

Things to Be carried:
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water (At least 1 Ltrs),
Napkin, Pair of clothes, Camera, Cap, etc.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vishal Khond: 8291139993 / 9322069953

Vikram: 99877 61562

Sms if call not answered. or mail us at trekmates@gmail.com

Registrations are only through phone calls

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
Facebook Mumbai
Facebook Pune
Twitter
TMI Website
TMI Diaries
Last but not the least, any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @
STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Trek Mates India.

Hello Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you for a One Day Monsoon Trek to Tandulwadi Fort near Saphale on Sunday, 28th July '13.

Tandulwadi Fort:

Type: Hill Fort

Height: ~1900 ft

Grade: Easy

Location: Palghar region, Thane
Base Village: Tandulwadi Village , Saphale

Trek Leader: Vishal Khond: 82911 39993 / 93220 69953

Tandulwadi fort lies 5 k.m. east of Saphale Railway Station and is good for one day trekking. One can get a good view of Vaitarna and Surya river from here.

The route is very steep and goes over some rocky portions. On the top there are many water tanks, a monsoon lake and remnants. The fort was mainly used as a watch tower in ancient times.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on Sunday 28th July, 2013.

Pick up points: Thane, Majiwada & Fountain Hotel (Ghodbunder Road).

Travel by private vehicle

Reach Base Village 09:00am

Breakfast at the Base VillageStart our trek by 09:30 am

Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore.

Start Descend @ 2:00pm

Reach the base till 5:30 pm.

Start the return journey,

Evening Refreshments enroute

Reaching Dadar by 8.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 650/- per head
Inclusions:

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,

Breakfast and Evening Refreshments, TMI Expertise

For Booking please transfer full amount as advance into following account :

Account Name – Vishal Ravindra Khond

Bank – ICICI Bank Ltd

Branch – Naupada Branch, Thane

IFS Code – ICIC0000035

Saving Account Number - 003501542728

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),

Lunch for the day, water bottle(Must)
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vishal Khond: 82911 39993 / 93220 69953

Vikram Singh: 99877 61562

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on

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Facebook Pune
Twitter
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Last but not the least,
Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,

Team Treak Mates India

Dear Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you all for a One Day Trek to Asherigad on 28th July 2013

Information about the place:

Fort: Asherigad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium

Trek Leader: Vikram Singh - 9987761562

History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.

Fascinating Spots :On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.

Pics from Last Trek : https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/AsherigadTrek

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on Sunday 28th July, 2013.

Pick up points: Thane, Majiwada & Fountain Hotel (Ghodbunder Road).

Travel by private vehicle

Reach Base Village 09:00am

Breakfast at the Base Village

Start our trek by 09:30 am

Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore.

Start Descend @ 2:00pm

Reach the base till 5:30 pm.

Start the return journey,

Evening Refreshments enroute

Reaching Dadar by 8.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 650/- per head
Inclusions:

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,

Breakfast and Evening Refreshments, TMI Expertise

Payment Details:One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch

IFS code : UBIN0564168

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),

Lunch for the day, water bottle(Must)

Camera, Cap etc, (Optional),

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vikram Singh: 99877 61562

Vishal Khond: 82911 39993 / 93220 69953

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on

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Facebook Pune
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Last but not the least,
Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,

Team Trek Mates India

AAOOO Mates, Trek Mates India invites you all for a one day Monsoon Trek to Prabalgad on 20th July.

Little Info about The Fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
Base Village: Thakurwadi
Region: Panvel
Trek Leader: Vishal Khond: (82911 39993)

Prabalgad is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. It is located on a plateau very close to Matheran. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule.

(* Pics has been sourced from the internet)

There is a dense forest on the way till the top of fort Prabal. Historical references indicate that Freedom fighter Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826. The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Kalavantin in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified.

The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting Point: Panvel Station at 7:00 am.

Breakfast at Panvel

After Breakfast move ahead to the Base Village by Private Vehicle.

Introduction, instructions and start the trek @ 9:00 am

Reach the top in @ 01:00 pm.
Lunch break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 2:00 pm.
Reach the base till 5:00 pm.
Start our return journey and Reach Panvel by 6:00 pm

The charges for the trek will be Rs 400/- per head, which includes
Travelling from Panvel to Panvel (by Private Vehicle)

Morning and Evening Refreshments

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),

Lunch for the day, water bottle(Must)

Camera, Cap etc, (Optional),

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Vishal Khond: 82911 39993 / 93220 69953

Vikram Singh: 99877 61562

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on

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Last but not the least,
Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,

Team Trek Mates India

Dear Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you all for a One Day Trek to Kalavantin on 27th July 2013

Details of the EventType : Hill Fort
Height : 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
Base Village:Thakurwadi
Region : Panvel
Trek Leader : Aniket(99694 93452)

(Image courtesy: google images)

Kalavantin fort is a fort situated to the northeast side of Panvel. It lies just adjacent to the Prabalgad fort. It can be seen from the Mumbai-Pune rd.

Itinerary for the Event:
Meeting Point: Panvel ST stand at 7.00 am
Post Breakfast travel to the base village.
Start Trekking after Introduction and Information.
Reach the top in 4 hrs
Lunch and start descend.
Back to Panvel by 7.00 pm.

Charges: 400/-
Inclusions:
Travelling from Pavel to Panvel, Breakfast and Eve Refreshment.

Things to carry:
Lunch for the Day, Water(atleast 2 ltrs),
Cap, Camera (optional)
Good Trekking shoes,
Medicine those if you require regularly.

Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

For Registrations,
Aniket Thosar : 99694 93452
Vikram Singh : 99877 61562 / 86520 028262

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
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Facebook Pune
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Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Trek Mates India

Hey Mates, get ready for one of the best water adventures, as Trek Mates India organizes White Water Rafting on 21st July '13.

White Water Rafting is one of the best adventures one can experience, without prior experience. The waters cant get more adventures from here. And what more is needed, if the waters are dam controlled, which just makes sure about the safety of the participant while Rafting.
Safety is further taken care with Life jackets and safety helmets. So even non swimmers can join the event.

About the Activity:
Total Distance: 12 kms
Duration: 2hrs to 2.5 hrs(Depending on the speed of the water)
Rapids: Total 10 rapidsInternational Grading : IV + Category
Activity type: Adventurous
Grade: Medium
Endurance level: Medium

The itinerary for the event is as follow :

Meeting Point: 21st July: Swaminarayan Mandir, nr Dadar stn(e) at 5.00am Sharp.
Start from Mumbai by our private bus.
Pick up Points: Chembur, Vashi, Kalamboli.
Travel till Kolad and reach the rafting site by 9.00 am(Breakfast in the bus.)
River rafting session for next 2-3 hrs.
Lunch at a nearby Restaurant.
Further we go for kayaking, zipline, rivercrossing, banana ride, jet ski ride, etc rides (self paid)
else start our journey back reaching Mumbai tentatively by 7pm.

The cost for the event will be Rs 2300/- per head
which includes,

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar,

Activity Charges.

Breakfast, Lunch (Veg / non-Veg /Jain - Buffet style)

Payment Details:

One needs to deposit full amount as advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
ICICI Current Account No:148805500050
Name: Straub
Ifsccode: icic0001488
Branch: Kalwa

For further Enquiries and Registrations, call us atVikram Singh: 9987761562

Nilesh Patil: 8655588508

(Once payment is done , please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number)

Things To Be carried :

A bottle of water,
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (Loose fitting clothes with shorts, cloths that dry quickly)
Footwear (preferably floaters for rafting)
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.

Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @
STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team Treak Mates India

Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Monsoon Trek to Ratangad on 15th August, Thursday 2013.

Some information about the place:

Type: Hill Fort

Grade: Medium

Endurance Level: Medium

Height: apprx. 4255 ft.

Base Village: Ratanwadi

Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar

(Pics has been sourced from the internet)

Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.

(Pics has been sourced from the internet)

At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors.

Ratangad has still the remains of fort with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accomodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left, one can see Rani mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close. This side has also some fortification left, but most of it is damaged. Climbing up on the northern side, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock, locally called nedhe) in the rock face, mostly made by wind. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via tryambak Darwaza.

The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:

On 14th August 2013 , Wednesday Night

Meeting Point for Mumbai People : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @ 11.30 pm

Pickup Point : Nitin Company , Thane @ 12.15 am

Travel by private vehicle till the base village Ratanwadi.

Rest till dusk in the bus itself.
Early morning have breakfast, Visit Amruteshwar Temple and then start our trek by 7:30 am.

Reach the top in 3 hours , Lunch, explore n descend.

Reach the base till 5 pm.
Evening Refreshments.

Start the return journey by 6.
Reaching Mumbai by 10-10.30 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek will be INR 750/- per head,
which includes,

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.

Payment Details:

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

Account Details

Bank Name : ICICI Bank

Account ID : 123801501755

Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238

(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Thane])

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),

TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508

(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)

Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on

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Twitter
TMI Website
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Last but not the least,Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Trek Mates India.

Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Thrilling Trek to Harihar Fort on 21st July, Sunday 2013.

Type : Hill forts

Fort Range : Trimbakeshwar

District : Nashik
Endurance : Easy

Difficulty : Medium

Height : 3500 feet

Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar

Harihar Fort is, located in Igatpuri region of WesternGhats.Situated at an altitude of about 3, 676 ft above sea level,this unique fort isbuilt on a triangular prism of rock.

A small temple and a cave with water, situated on the top, are worth visiting.

Thrilling spot : Rock cut steps at an angle of almost 80 degrees vertical.

While climbing the fort, we come across a rock-sheet, which has got steps carved in it. Also many grooves have been carved here for additional support. After climbing these steps, we get upto the entrance door.

Few Pics from our Last Event on 29th June 2013

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Blog from Jal Panthaky :

http://jalpanthaky.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/trek-to-harihar-fort-29062013/

The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
On 20th July 2013 , Saturday Night

Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11:30pm

Pickup Point : Nitin Company Junction , Thane @12:00am

Reach Base Village by 4 am
Rest in the bus till 6am
Breakfast at the base village

Introduction Round
Start Trek by 7.30 am
Reach Top by 10.30 am
Explore the Fort and Lunch

Start Descending by 2.30 pm

Reach Base Village by 4.30 pm

Start our Return Journey by 5pm
Evening Snacks on the way

Reach Mumbai by 9-10 pm (Depend on the Traffic)

The cost for the trek will be INR 700/- per head,
which includes,

Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.

Payment Details:

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.

Account Details

Bank Name : ICICI Bank

Account ID : 123801501755

Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238

(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Thane])

Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
One Packets of Energy Drink like Glucon D or Electral,
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Vikram Singh: 9987761562

(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)

Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

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Last but not the least,Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

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visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India

Hey Mates, get ready for a ride through the clouds as we at Trek Mates India organize a Bike Ride to Mahabaleshwar-Pratapgad on 13-14th July 2013.

Event Details:
Type: Bike Ride
Grade: Medium (as it might Rain)
Route: Panvel – Satara-Wai-Mahabaleshwar-Pratapgad-Pen-Mumbai.
Total Distance: 500 Kms app.
Trek leader: Rahul Barve (97691 49555/ 86528 55445)

Itinerary:

Day 1(13^th july 2013):

Meeting Point: kalamboli McDonald at 6.30am
Ride to Khopoli (breakfast) and Ride further till Katraj (Halt for Lunch)

Enjoy nature, and photography.

Ride further to Mahabaleshwar vai Wai
Check in Hotel, have dinner and sleep over there.

Day2 (14^th july 2013):

Start from Mahabaleshwar,

Visit Pratapgad fort
Further ride via Poladpur towards Pen – Panvel - Mumbai

Lunch Enroute.
Reach Mumbai by 8.30 pm.

The Cost for the event:

The Costing of the event will be on Actuals. Trek Mates will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event.
Rs. 400 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for Trek mates India.
Expected Expenses: 1500/- per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance)

Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.
> In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by him alone. (Trek Mates will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.)

Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, Extra Pair of clothes,
Camera,Cap, etc.(Optional),

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Rahul Barve: 9769149555
Vikram singh: 9987761562

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
Facebook Mumbai
Facebook Pune
Twitter
TMI Website
TMI Diaries
Last but not the least,Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,

Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) 400602.

Regards,
Trek Mates India.

We at Trek Mates India have arranged a One day Monsoon Trek to Sondai Fort on Saturday, 20^thJuly 2013

Little Info About The Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Matheran
District : Raigad
Grade : Medium
Base Village : Sondewadi

Trek Leader : Aniket Thosar(99694 93452)

Max Participants : 30

Age Limit : 23 years(youth trek)

(* Pics has been sourced from the internet)

Sondai Fort:

Sondai is not popular or unknown fort, stands approx 6kms of Karjat overlooking the Karjat-Chauk highway and offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range. This was used as watch tower. The base village of Sondewadi stands on a considerable height. There are 2 water cisterns on machi (at the base of the pinnacle) and steps are carved out of rocks to go on the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and has potable water. Two missing steps in the rock makes one to climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and foot steps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon. Wavarle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it's an ideal one day hike for new comers in the trekking field.

Meeting Point For Mumbai People:

We will be starting with the CST - Karjat Fast Local (Time table given below)
People may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from CST side)

Meeting point For Pune people: Karjat Station at 8.15 am at west side ticket counter.

We will proceed to the base village by Local Transport (6 KM from Karjat Station)

Reach Base Village by 9.15 am, Breakfast at base village.

Start the trek by 10.00 am.
Reach the top by 12.30 pm

Lunch, Fort exploration and Start descending by 2pm.
Reach Base Village by 4pm
Evening refreshments.
Reach back to Karjat by 5.00 pm.
We will be returning to Mumbai by 7pm-8pm tentatively.

Train Timing
CST - Karjat Fast Local
CST - 06:16 am
Byculla - 06:23 am
Dadar - 06:30 am
Kurla - 06:37 am
Ghatkopar - 6:41 am
Thane - 6:56 am
Dombivali - 7:08 am
Kalyan - 7:16 am
Karjat - 8:10 am

Members are requested to take return ticket till Karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second one from CST side.Everybody will board the same local and we meet in the train itself

The cost of the trek will be Rs. 300/- per head

which includes,
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,
Breakfast and Evening refreshments.

TMI Expertise Charges

Things to be carried:
Lunch for Saturday.
Identity proof.
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters.

Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Aniket Thosar : 99694 93452
Vikram Singh : 996877 61562

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

If calls not attended, then please send a sms

To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us onFacebook Mumbai
Facebook Pune
Twitter
TMI Website
TMI Diaries

Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.

For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"

visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,

Thane (w) - 400602.

Regards,
Team Trek Mates India.

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