Hi Mates, We at Trek Mates India, Invite you all for a Trek to Alang and Madan, on 15th and 16th Dec ‘12 (starting on 14th, Fri night)
Some Information regarding the forts:
Type: Hill Forts
Height: Alang- 4500Ft; Madan- 4900ft
Grade: Medium
District: Nasik
Region: Kalsubai
Base Village: Ambewadi
Alang & Madan, situated in Kalasubai range, are one of the most difficult forts in Nasik District. They are little neglected due to very heavy rains & confusing, difficult ways.
(* Pls click on picture to enlarge)
The plans will be as follows:
Friday:We start from Mumbai by last Kasara local to reach Kasara by 2 am. Local timings given below.
Saturday:
Alight at Kasara and travel till Ambewadi by local jeeps till 4/5am on Sunday.
Start trek by 7, reach the col between both the forts till 11 am
Climb Madan fort & explore it till 3 pm
Get down & climb Alang till 6 pm.
Explore & stay on Alang.
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.
The charges of the trek will be Rs 1400/per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Kasara to Kasara, Food Facilities, Equipments and Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
Lunch for Saturday,
A bottle of water (At least 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 1.5 kg weight will be given to each candidate so pack your 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.
The train timings for the last Kasara local are as follows:
Saturday:
Alight at Kasara and travel till Ambewadi by local jeeps till 4/5am on Sunday.
Start trek by 7, reach the col between both the forts till 11 am
Climb Madan fort & explore it till 3 pm
Get down & climb Alang till 6 pm.
Explore & stay on Alang.
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.
The charges of the trek will be Rs 1400/per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Kasara to Kasara, Food Facilities, Equipments and Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
Lunch for Saturday,
A bottle of water (At least 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 1.5 kg weight will be given to each candidate so pack your 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.
The train timings for the last Kasara local are as follows:
CST: 11.20 pm
Byculla: 11.28 pm
Dadar: 11.38 pm
Kurla: 11.49 pm
Ghatkopar: 11.55 pm
Thane: 00.16 am
Dombivali: 00.38 am
Kalyan: 00.47 am
Kasara: 02.01 am.
This is a slow local; the timetable shows only the main stations on the central line.
Please reach the stations around 10 mins earlier, as missing this local will mean missing the trek.
Byculla: 11.28 pm
Dadar: 11.38 pm
Kurla: 11.49 pm
Ghatkopar: 11.55 pm
Thane: 00.16 am
Dombivali: 00.38 am
Kalyan: 00.47 am
Kasara: 02.01 am.
This is a slow local; the timetable shows only the main stations on the central line.
Please reach the stations around 10 mins earlier, as missing this local will mean missing the trek.
Maximum group size 25 participants only.
Limited entries, entries on first come first serve basis.
Registrations through phone calls only.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
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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Few rules we would like our participants to follow.We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, and 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 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.)
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.
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, and 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 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.)
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.
Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India
