YatriSahyadri is calling you for a splendid JUNGLE TREK to Nagphani (Dukes Nose, Khandala)
Duke's Nose also known as 'Nagphani' is named after Duke Wellington, who had a pointed nose resembling the cliff.
The most prominent rock structure that overhangs from the valley to the right when we drive up to Lonavala is Duke's Nose. The trek starts from Khandala and head steeply upwards to hit the plateau.Right on the top of the Duke's Nose is small shivatemple. An intresting trek and breathtaking view!!!
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 is famous for adventure activities like rock climbing, valley crossing and rappelling.
Route:
August 2nd (Saturday)
Leave from Dadar by 11027 Chennai Mail @ 11.55pm and reach Lonavala @ 2.15am and rest.
August 3rd (Sunday)
Wake up call @ 5am, reach khandala and start ascend. The route is quite awesome and goes through the dense forest of the Bhor ghats. Reach the plateau by 7.30. capture sunrise enroute the trek. Photography and breakfast atop. Leave towards Lonavala by private vehicle.
End of trek by 11 am
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Carry your Own Ticket to Lonavala.
1. Haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (minimum 2Ltrs) - Compulsory
3. TORCH (with Extra Batteries) - Compulsory
1. Haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (minimum 2Ltrs) - Compulsory
3. TORCH (with Extra Batteries) - Compulsory
4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits, plate, spoon, glass (all reusable, compulsory).
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand).
7. A good trekking shoes and extra clothes (compulsory). Please do not DONATE your Shoes to Sahyadri Mountains
5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits, plate, spoon, glass (all reusable, compulsory).
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand).
7. A good trekking shoes and extra clothes (compulsory). Please do not DONATE your Shoes to Sahyadri Mountains
Cost: Rs. 350/- (Inclusive of Snacks & Breakfast)
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