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Posted: 09 Sep 2014 02:24 AM PDT

The beauty of Maharashtra is best seen during the monsoons. The weather is extremely pleasant, the hills are all green and small waterfalls appear all over the place. The Blueberry Trails has planned a short trek for everyone who loves the monsoons and can't stay back indoors. We are heading to Tikona Fort which is 108Km away from Mumbai and is situated in the Pawna Maval area. This fort has a lot of history associated with it. About Tikona:Tikona fort is 3500ft high and it has a pyramidal shape hence the name Tikona (triangle means tikona in Marathi). The base village is Tikona-Peth. Shivaji Maharaj conquered this fort in 1657 and was used to keep a watch on Pawna region.Trip essence:• Visit to a fort built during the 7th century.• Visit Timbakeshwar Mahadev temple • Explore caves built during the satvahan period• Ancient water tanks, stone grinder and steep stepsTravel Itinerary06.00AM: Depart from Mumbai.Carry snacks to eat on your way09.30AM: Reach trek base. Guide joins you i.e Tikona-Peth VillageHave Breakfast 10.30AM: Start the trek12.30PM: Reach the top of Tikona13.30PM: Descend14.30PM: Reach Tikona-Peth14.30PM: Lunch15.30PM: Leave for MumbaiPick-up Points:• Malad: Oberoi mall• Andheri: Bisleri company• Bandra: Kalanagar Bus stop• Sion: Sion station• Chembur: K-star Mall• Vashi: Vashi highwayWhat: A monsoon trek to the Tikona FortElevation: 3500 FtDistance; 108KmRegion: PawnaGrade: ModerateWhen: 27th September,1 day trip Where: Mumbai – Pawna Maval areaHow Much: Rs 1850/ Rs 1450(exclusive of travel) Inclusive of Meals, travel and activities.Travel AC tempo travelerWho: Valencia@theblueberrytrails.co.in9768442779/9820526098... Read more

Posted: 09 Sep 2014 02:09 AM PDT

Good food Good life...Monsoons are waning but it's the perfect weather to go outdoors and enjoy the landscape in its lushes. We at The Blueberry Trails have planned a Barbecue Trail which revolves around great food, a perfect villa stay, amazing views and an evening in rustic elegance. A curated stay in Khopoli:Elegant rustic cottages overlooking a valley, it's a perfect hideout for those looking to get away from the city. Phone signals are weak, but it helps in making a whole lot of new connections with yourself and those around you. Cottages tastefully designed by Beena and her husband Viinod, have an old world charm to it, and will remind you of your time spend in the mountains of north India. Each cottage comes with its own toilet attached. For this trip the rooms will NOT be twin sharing. Trip Essence:• Learn how to marinate and grill barbecues (both Non veg +Veg options)• Spend your weekend in a beautiful rustic stay, overlooking the Lonavala ghats• Enjoy a hike to a local rain fed river• Photo walk in a humble adivasi villageTravel Itinerary• 7.00AM: Leave from Mumbai• Stop at a highway eatery for Breakfast• 12:00PM: Reach Khopoli• 1:00PM: Home cooked lunch beckons• 3.30PM: Relax, refresh, take a nap or explore the property • 3.30PM: Start marinating the BBQ• 5:00PM: Hike to the river• Evening chai at the river• Come back to the stay, chai session• 7.30PM: Start BBQ• 9:30PM: Dinner• After 10.30 PM avoid playing loud music• 7.00AM: Village walk• 9.00AM: Break fast• 11.00AM: Leave Khopoli for MumbaiPick up points:• Sion: Sion station• Bandra: Kalanagar Bus-stop• Andheri: Bisleri Company• Malad: Oberoi mall• Borivili: National park Highway_____________________________________________WHAT: Barbecue Trails at KhopoliWHERE: Vasundhe Village, KhopoliWHEN: 20th September.WHO : valencia@theblueberrytrails.com/ 9768442779/9820526098HOW MUCH: 3900/- (with travel, stay, meals, experiences)3500/- (without travel)2900/-(below 10 yrs )MODE OF TRAVEL: Mini AC Bus... Read more

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 11:07 PM PDT

Little Info About The Trek: Trek Type: Hill TrekHeight: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyDistrict: RaigadRange: MatheranTrek Leader: Jaal & Sai Matheran: (The most unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra. Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below: We will be starting with the Karjat Fast Local (time-table given below) Pune people can travel by Sinhgad Express (11010) from Pune Station @ 06:05am Meeting Point: 08 :15am @ Karjat Station Platform No.1 on 14th Sept'14.Breakfast @ BaseReach base village 09:00amStart trek @ 10:00amReach top @ 12:00pmLunch Post Lunch Proceed to Dasturi Naka (Matheran Explore – Optional)Take Taxi Till Neral Station from MatheranReach Neral Station by 5:00 pm.. Train Timings from Mumbai to KarjatKarjat Fast LocalMumbai CST 06:16 Byculla 06:23 Dadar 06:30 Kurla 06:37 Ghatkopar 06:41 Thane 06:56 Dombiviali 07:08 Kalyan 07:16 Ambernath 07:28 Badlapur 07:36 Karjat 08:10 The cost for the trek is Rs 450/- per head Which includes Travelling from Karjat to Base Village,Breakfast, Matheran to Neral Taxi FareEvening Tea/Coffee & SnacksExpertise Charges. Things To Be carried:----------------------------------------------------------------Identity proof (must)Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryTORCH with extra batteries Cap, etc.Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free whi... Read more

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 10:19 PM PDT

Details of trek Departure: 01 November 2014, Saturday Meet at Dadar Station 06.45 am  Kalyan Station 08 am Breakfast 08.15 am Will Catch ST Bus for Base Village Trek start at 11.00 am we will reach Bhimashankar about  6.00 pm 02 November after Breakfast will get down for Base Village 5.00 pm Proced for Murbad Reach Bombay 10.00 PM Grade: Tough Charges: Rs 900/- per Person Charges include: Public Transport, 1 Dinner, 1 Lunch, Breakfast and Tea Please carry:  Pack Lunch, 3 Ltr Water Torch, Sleeping bag and Sun cap, Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please transfer Rs 900/- per head (non refundable) in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Name : BIRDY SETHBank name : IDBI Bank Bank branch : Nerul Branch Bank account number : 244104000029555IFSC code for bank : IBKL 0000244 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 07:41 PM PDT

Fort name - Kohoj fortDifficulty - MediumType - Hill FortHeight - 3200 ftBase Village - Vaghote, wada(palghar)District - ThaneDuration - One day >>> Trek Specialty <<<1. One Day Trek2. Monsoon Trek2. Sight seeing like> Lord Shankar, Lord hanumanta, Lord Krishana Temple> A man-shaped pinnacle is one of the greatest wonder of nature's creation(most attractive Place on the fort)> Small Caves> 2 Water Tanks in front of lord Shankar temple and other 3 tanks is located at the top of fort( near the man shaped pinnacle)> View from the top is very beautiful> Heavy wind flow>Fogy climate with rain (monsoon)>wonderful Reverse waterfall effect> two beautiful big lakes while going towards fort from vaghote villege >> Trekking charges for one person is Rs.800/- (Private Transport + Tea + Breakfast + Lunch(veg/non.veg packed food) + d.t.t Expertise)(Transport will be from Kandivali western express highway to base village & Return)(TERMS & CONDITION APPLY) Account Details...A/c Name : Dinesh MaliBank Name : Karnataka BankA/c Type : Saving AccountA/c Number : 5102500100791401Ifsc code : KARB0000510Branch : Thakur Complex, Kandivali(east)(Once Payment is done, Please send an msg on +91 9833725115 or email to dinothetrekker@gmail.comParticipant Name, Age, Gender, Email ID, Contact No. last date of enrollment is 12 September 2014 evening.limited entries are available so be the first to enroll...Enrollment will be on first pay basis..If anyone is interested then pls call on this No.+91 9833725115 / +91 9833447070

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:22 PM PDT

Details of trek Date: 25 October 2014, Saturday Meet at Dadar Station 06.45 am  Kasara Station 09 am Local Transport (ST Bus / Jeep) from Kasara to Base Village Trek start at 01.00 pm we will reach Ratangad about  6.00 pm We will make Dinner at Night 26 October After Breakfast will get down for Base Village 3.00 pm Proced for Kasara Reach Bombay 10.00 PM Grade: Easy  Charges: Rs 900/- per Person Charges include: Public Transport, 1 Dinner, 1 Lunch, Breakfast and Tea Please carry:  Pack Lunch, 3 Ltr Water Torch, Sleeping bag and Sun cap, Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please transfer Rs 900/- per head (non refundable) in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Name : BIRDY SETHBank name : IDBI Bank Bank branch : Nerul Branch Bank account number : 244104000029555IFSC code for bank : IBKL 0000244 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:11 PM PDT

Details of trek Date: 19 October 2014, Sunday Meet at Dadar Station 06.45 am  Kalyan Station 08 am Breakfast 8.15 am Take ST Bus for Murbad - Base Village Trek start at 10.30 am Reach Siddhgad 1.30 pm We will do Lunch in village at Siddhgad (please carry pack Lunch) After Lunch 2.30 pm Return for Base Village Reach Bombay 10.00 PM Grade: Easy  Charges: Rs 600/- per Person Charges include: Public Transport, Break fast and Tea. Please carry:  Pack Lunch, 3 Ltr Water and Sun cap. Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please transfer Rs 600/- per head (non refundable) in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Name : BIRDY SETHBank name : IDBI Bank Bank branch : Nerul Branch Bank account number : 244104000029555IFSC code for bank : IBKL 0000244 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:03 PM PDT

Details of trek Date: 21 September 2014, Sunday Meet at Wadala Station (Harbour Line) 6.45 am  Panvel Station (Harbour Line) 8 am Breakfast 8.15 am Local Transport (Rixa / ST Bus) from Panvel to Base Village Trek start at 10.30 am Reach Sunset Point about 1.30 pm We will do Lunch at Paymaster Park (please carry pack Lunch) After Lunch visit market 3.00 pm Return for Neral Reach Bombay 9.00 PM Grade: Easy  Charges: Rs 600/- per Person Charges include: Public Transport, Break fast and Tea. Please carry:  Pack Lunch, 3 Ltr Water and Sun cap. Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please transfer Rs 600/- per head (non refundable) in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Name : BIRDY SETHBank name : IDBI Bank Bank branch : Nerul Branch Bank account number : 244104000029555IFSC code for bank : IBKL 0000244 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:52 PM PDT

Details of Event Departure : 19 September 2014, Late Night by ST(Asiad Bus non ac) Reach Satara 20 September Morning. Breakfast at Satara, Satara to Kaas by Local Transport. Visit Kaas, Kaas to Tapola by Local Transport by Local Transport. Dinner and Night Stay at Tapola (Tent / Room) share basis 21 September: After breakfast local site seen or visit Mahabaleshwar lunch on the way. After Lunch Catch Bus for Bombay Reach Bombay about 10 pm Grade: Easy and enjoyble Charges: Rs 2,400/- per person  Charges include: Public Transport ST non ac (Asiad), Local Transport, Veg Food, Night stay in Tent / Room Share Basic and Entry Fees at Kaas . Charges Exclude: Camera Fees at Kass, Water Ride at Tapola, Cold Drinks, Personnel Expenses and Mineral Water. Registration is compulsory  Birdy Mobile 8976003281 / 9223403281 For registration please Transfer Rs 2,400/- per head in the following A/c:- and inform me Bank detail Name : BIRDY SETHBank name : IDBI Bank Bank branch : Nerul Branch Bank account number : 244104000029555IFSC code for bank : IBKL 0000244 www.trekkingwithbirdy.com

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 10:52 AM PDT

Hey mates, we at Trekking Paradise are glad to invite you for one day trek to Mahuli near Asangaon on Sunday,21st September 2014. Some Information about the fort:Type: Hill FortHeight: 2815 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: MediumRegion: ThaneBase Village: MahuliTrek Leader: Rohan Vaidya/ Suraj More Mahuli-Fort is a beautiful mountain terrain located in the outskirts of Thane District of Maharashtra. Situated at a height of 2,815 feet, the destination is surrounded by dense forest, which is declared as a natural reserve. The history of Mahuli-Fort is marked with various events dating back to the 15th century. In 1485, the fort was under the rule of the Nizam Shahi Dynasty. When Shahaji Raje became the secretary of Nijamshahi, Mughals of Delhi tried to end Nijamshahi. In 1635-36, Shahaji Raje transferred himself with Jijabai and Shivaji Maharaj to Mahuli. When Khan Jaman attacked the fort, Shahaji asked Portuguese for help, who refused and Shahaji surrendered. Shivaji Maharaj took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivaji Maharaj. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed, Manohardas Gaud, was the in charge of the fort. A thousand Marathas were killed. Manohardas Gaud, soon gave up his position and Alveerdi Beg took over. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part of Swarajya. Till 1817, Shivaji Maharaj's dynasty owned the fort but later on it was controlled by the British Raj. Mahuli-Fort is a prominent place for trekkers, as it has beautiful hill forts and mountain peaks. The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below: Meeting point:Asangaon Stn at 7.30 amWe will be starting with the Asangaon slow local train (time table given below)People may board the same Asangaon train from the station of their convenience and meet us at Asangaon station directl... Read more