Hey Mates, we at Trek Mates India invite you all for an adventurous Trek to Dhak Bahiri Caves on 3rd March '13 starting on Saturday Night, 2nd March.
Some information about the Trek:
Type: Hill Cave
Height: 2300 feet above mean sea level
Base Village: Jambivali
Region: Karjat -Lonavala
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Photo Courtesy: Akshay Surve - Flickr account. TMI does not claim any right s on the photo.
Trek to Bahiri caves is famous for its rock climbing section and is considered one of the toughest treks of Maharashtra just because of this rock patch.
But we will try to make it as easy as possible, with appropriate use of ropes, securing safety of each and every participant over the patch.
The Itinerary of the event will be as follows:
Meeting point: Lonavala Station at 11.00 pm on Saturday, 2nd Night.
(For Mumbai ppl Mahalakshmi express suits the timings)
(Pune ppl can come by locals till Lonavala)
Travel by Local jeeps till the base village.
Trek half the way and camp in the jungle. (Open air stay)
Travel by Local jeeps till the base village.
Trek half the way and camp in the jungle. (Open air stay)
3rd March Early morning start for the patch.
Reach the patch before it gets heated by the sun,
Reach the patch before it gets heated by the sun,
Climb, Explore the cave and get down towards
Lunch and start back journey from Jambhiwali to Lonavala.
Timing of Mahalakshmi Express
1. Mumbai CST» 20:23
2 Mumbai Dadar Central 20:33
3 Thane 20:58
4 Kalyan Junction 21:23
5 Karjat Junction 22:13
6 Lonavala 22:58
2 Mumbai Dadar Central 20:33
3 Thane 20:58
4 Kalyan Junction 21:23
5 Karjat Junction 22:13
6 Lonavala 22:58
Things To Be carried:
Id Proof
Lunch for Sunday
Water (at least 2 Ltrs),
Torch with extra batteries (compulsory).
2-3 bunch of papers and proper beddingCamera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
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 charges of the trek are Rs 600/- per head, which includesBreakfast and Evening Refreshment for sunday,
Travel expenditure from Lonavala to Lonavala.
Ropes and Safety gear charges, Expertise.
For Registrations, Contact:
Id Proof
Lunch for Sunday
Water (at least 2 Ltrs),
Torch with extra batteries (compulsory).
2-3 bunch of papers and proper beddingCamera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
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 charges of the trek are Rs 600/- per head, which includesBreakfast and Evening Refreshment for sunday,
Travel expenditure from Lonavala to Lonavala.
Ropes and Safety gear charges, Expertise.
For Registrations, Contact:
Aniket Thosar: 9969493452
Vishal Khond : 8291139993 / 9322069953
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866
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.Mail us in case of any query at trekmates@gmail.com.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.Mail us in case of any query at trekmates@gmail.com.
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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.)
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.
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.)
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.