Hi Mates, We at Trek Mates India, invite you for a Trek to Kulang, on 29th -30th Dec ‘2012 (starting on 28th , Fri night)
Some Information regarding the forts:
Type: Hill Forts
Some Information regarding the forts:
Type: Hill Forts
Height: 4822ft
Grade: Medium
District: Nasik
Region: Kalsubai
Base Village: Ambewadi
Kulang… it offers the longest and highest climb from the base to the top amongst any other fort in the Sahayadris. Standing at the height of 4822 ft, it also boasts about one of the finest views from the top and is graded as a medium / difficult trek.
The plans will be as follows:
28th Dec, Friday Night:
> We start from Mumbai by last Kasara local to reach Kasara by 3 am.
28th Dec, Friday Night:
> We start from Mumbai by last Kasara local to reach Kasara by 3 am.
29th Dec, Saturday:
> Travel till Ambewadi by local jeeps till 4/5am on Saturday.
> Start trek by 7,
> Climb the fort till 3 pm and explore it till 6 pm
> Dinner & stay in the caves.
> Travel till Ambewadi by local jeeps till 4/5am on Saturday.
> Start trek by 7,
> Climb the fort till 3 pm and explore it till 6 pm
> Dinner & stay in the caves.
30th Dec, Sunday:
> Watch the sunrise, explore d remaining fort, breakfast & start descending by 9 am.
> Have our lunch in Igatpuri.
> Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx.
> Watch the sunrise, explore d remaining fort, breakfast & start descending by 9 am.
> Have our lunch in Igatpuri.
> Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx.
The train timings for the last Kasara local is as follows:
CST: 00.15 am
Byculla: 00.23 am
Dadar: 00.33 am
Kurla: 00.44 am
Ghatkopar: 00.50 am
Bhandup: 01.00 am
Thane: 01.10 am
Dombivali: 01.32 am
Kalyan: 01.40 am
Asangaon: 02.17 am
Kasara: 02.56 am
This is a slow local, the timetable shows only the main stations on the central line.
Pls reach the stations around 10 mins earlier, as missing this local will mean missing the trek..
Byculla: 00.23 am
Dadar: 00.33 am
Kurla: 00.44 am
Ghatkopar: 00.50 am
Bhandup: 01.00 am
Thane: 01.10 am
Dombivali: 01.32 am
Kalyan: 01.40 am
Asangaon: 02.17 am
Kasara: 02.56 am
This is a slow local, the timetable shows only the main stations on the central line.
Pls reach the stations around 10 mins earlier, as missing this local will mean missing the trek..
The charges of the trek will be Rs 1100/per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from kasara to kasara, Food Facilities and Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
Lunch for Saturday,
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries, Candles (compulsory).
A spoon, mug and a plate (a must)
2-3 bunch of papers and proper bedding
2 empty polyethene bags for load sharing (approx 1 kg weight will be given to each candidate so pack ur bags taking it into consideration)
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.,
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. so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Lunch for Saturday,
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries, Candles (compulsory).
A spoon, mug and a plate (a must)
2-3 bunch of papers and proper bedding
2 empty polyethene bags for load sharing (approx 1 kg weight will be given to each candidate so pack ur bags taking it into consideration)
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.,
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. so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
For more enquiries and Registrations , please contact
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508.
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Regards
Team Trek Mates India.
