Guts & Glory – Waterfall Climbing & Flying Fox
(Under banner of Canvas N Chrome)
With the Monsoons in full swing, the number of waterfall dotting the landscape are numerous and we are sure that a lot of people have rappelled these down. How would it feel to climb up one of these gushing waterfalls and also zip through it for a change?
That’s right! The ‘Waterfall Climbing‘ Activity is happening for the ‘First‘ time in the Sahyadris and this combination of the Climbing & Zipline together is a unique one that is being brought to you exclusively by Canvas N Chrome.
While Zipping down the rope will provide an immediate rush, Climbing up a cascading waterfall with the mist & spray for company; Well as our title for every adventure event suggests, It would need Guts. . . Loads of it!!!
Apart from the obvious thrill & adrenaline spike, the activities will help overcome the fear of heights & the sense of achievement post completion would be indescribable.
While Zipping down the rope will provide an immediate rush, Climbing up a cascading waterfall with the mist & spray for company; Well as our title for every adventure event suggests, It would need Guts. . . Loads of it!!!
Apart from the obvious thrill & adrenaline spike, the activities will help overcome the fear of heights & the sense of achievement post completion would be indescribable.
Waterfall for “Climb & Flying Fox”
Join Canvas N Chrome as we take you through the lush green fields of Bhivpuri to take in the Thrill of Waterfall Climbing and Flying Fox.
Trip Date: 24th August 2014
Trek Cost: Rs.1800/- per person
Note:
1. Special Early Bird discount available for bookings made on or before 18th August 2014
2. Group discount available for 8 Pax or more.
Trip Highlights:
- A short hike through fields to the waterfall
- Thrill of climbing a gushing 120 feet Waterfall
- Fun & Frolic in a small safe pond
To register, get in touch with us on:
Email: canvasnchrome@gmail.com
Dimesh Patel: (+91) – 887 994 1420
Rohit Nayak: (+91) – 961 901 7717
Office: 022 – 6500 4100
Registration Procedure:
- Call on any of the phone numbers mentioned
- Send us an email with Complete Name, Contact Number, Email Id, Emergency Contact Number, Blood Group, & Birthday
- Bank details will be sent out via email
- Transfer cash with your name in the Payment Description
- Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of full payment
Plan:
From Mumbai – Buy return tickets for Karjat & Board the morning first fast local. Alight/Get down at Bhivpuri Road, which is the station after Neral. The timings for the same are listed below:
CST – 6.16, Byculla – 6.23, Dadar – 6.30, Kurla – 6.37, Ghatkopar – 6.41, Thane – 6.56, Dombivali – 7.08, Kalyan – 7.16
Note 1: In case you miss the train, Board the next Karjat Fast departing CST – 6.45 & Dadar – 7.03 (Train arrives on PF1 at Dadar).
Note 2: In case you happen to fall asleep or miss Bhivpuri road station & land up in Karjat, Do not Alight/Get down from the train. The same train turns back in 10 mins for Bhivpuri road.
From Pune – Buy ticket for Kalyan & Board the 11010 Sinhagad Express. Alight/Get down at Karjat & board the Local Train for Bhivpuri Road (1 Station after Karjat) from PF no.3. The train leaves Karjat at 8.20am
Pune – 6.05, Shivajinagar – 6.10, Khadki – 6.20, Pimpri – 6.30, Chinchwad – 6.35, Lonavala – 7.13.
Note: In case you happen to miss the train, the next train would be 12126 Pragati Express. On getting to Bhivpuri Road, We will arrange for a guide to escort the guest to the waterfall at an extra cost.
Itinerary:
Sunday
- Train from Dadar to Bhivpuri (~1.5hrs)
- Hike to Waterfall (0.5hrs)
- Rappelling Instructions & Demonstration (~0.5hrs)
- Rappelling order would be conveyed to our guests on ‘First come First Served’ basis at the time of registration
Cost Includes:
- Simple Veg Breakfast
- 1 Flying Fox and a Waterfall Climbing experience
- Equipment, Expertise, & Guide charges
Cost Excludes:
- Packaged Water, Cold Drinks, Lunch, Snacks, etc
- Anything other than that mentioned in the inclusions above
Important Notes:
- The activities are safe & all precautions are taken from our end for safety.
- All adventure enthusiasts need to be over 12 year’s old & under 110 kilos. Heart & Blood Pressure patients should avoid doing this activity.
- Following the instructions of the instructor is essential to ensure a smooth & safe experience
- Guests are advised to confine themselves only to the areas earmarked as ‘Safe’ around the waterfall
- Standing below the waterfall & diving into the waterfall will not be permitted & any guest found to be indulging in the same would be expelled from the event for compromising on safety
- Clothes – Full Body covering attire advised to prevent scratches/bruises on the skin
- Jeans – Avoid wearing jeans as they soak & hold water & abrade the skin, Track pants preferable.
- Footwear – Shoes advisable, Extra Floaters or Chappals would come in handy
- Extra Clothes – Advised for a change after the event
- Snacks – Advisable to carry to keep hunger pangs at bay
- Wrap all belongings in a polythene bag before putting it in the sack
- Washroom only available at Railway station
Our Commitment to Safety:
- NIM/HMI Certified Instructors & Team (Trained Mountaineers)
- 10mm/9mm Main/Safety Rope
- Extra Main/Safety Rope to factor for emergency
- Certified equipments & gear
- Safety Helmets
- Adherence to best practices from the field of mountaineering
Our Belief System:
- Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will not be permitted & flouting of this basic rule will lead to immediate expulsion from the group.
- Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
- The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
- Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
- Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Leave only footprints, Take back only memories”