Get ready to walk in the dense forest & take self challenge to walk approx 50 KM.
Lonavala to Bhimashankar is arguably the best back-country trek in the Sahyadri range. The route passes through deep wild rain-forest, head-high bushes, lost-and-found trails, small rivulets, remote tribal villages, temples, green meadows, hidden waterfalls and a plateau of flowers. Sure you will explore the best of the Sahyadri range on this trek.
Short Info:
Type: Range Trek to Lonavla Bhimashankar Via Jambhivali.
Height: 4200 ft approx
Distance: 50 km approx to be covered in two days
Region: Lonavala - Karjat
Grade: Medium
Last Date of Reg: 11th Sept 2014.
Registered member Fees: 1100/- Per Person
Un Registered member Fees: 1200/- Per Person
Fees Included traveling from Lonavla to Jambhivali & till Karjat/Neral by local vehicle, breakfast for both days, Sunday Lunch, Saturday Stay-Diner & Expertise Charges.
Fee Not Included: Sat Lunch, Insurance & Anything other than mention above.
Route: Kamsheth station - Jambhivali village - Kondeshwar Village - Kusur plateau - Kusur village – Padarwadi - Vanryachi vadi - Talpewadi village - Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary - Bhimashankar temple.
Meeting Point:
Kamsheth Railway Station by 8.30 am
To Reach Kamsheth from mumbai *Train Timings: - Indrayani Express
Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets
CST - 5.35 am Dadar – 5.50 am
Thane – 6.10 am Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am
Will Catch the Pune-Lonavla Shuttle at 8.10 am & get down at Kamsheth Station.
The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
13th Sept 2014:
08.45 am: Move to Jambhivali Station with breakfast & Tea.
9.20 am: @Jambhivali with Intro will start for trek
01.30 pm: Lunch & Some rest
Will Cover Kusur – Sawle - Padarwadi
05.30 pm: Reach Sawle village
08.00 pm: Dinner and Ngt Stay at Vanryachi vadi.
14th Sept 2014:
05.00am: wakeup, breakfast
06.00am: Start the trek
12.00 pm: @bhimashankar
01.00 pm: Lunch & Rest for some time
02.00 pm: will move to Khandas via ganpathi Ghat
07.30 pm: Back to Karjat or Neral.
Payment Details:
To Confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable) in the following.
Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar
Acc No : 00000032353269021
IFS Code: SBIN0000562
MICR Code: 400002007
Bank : SBI Bank
Branch : Bhandup (W)
After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items:
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id- proof, Lunch for Saturday, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths, Raincoat etc .
Non compulsory items:
Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution etc .
(It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)
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For Reg. & more details, contact our "Ranger”
Sudhir 97028 78447.
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