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Trek to Tandulwadi fort on 08th January 2015

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One day weekday trek to Tandulwadi fort on 08th January 2015 with TreksandTrails near Mumbai 




Summary:

Date: 08th January 2015.

Grade: Easy - Medium
Cost: 250.00
Minimum: 5 participants - Maximum: 15 Participants

About Tandulwadi fort:
Not much has been said about this fort. However it did have strategic importance over a period of time in the western region. Tandulwadi as a fort was originally designed and held by the Portuguese. Later was also taken over by Marathas. The last know owners of the fort were the British army. Thou we can get to this fort by walking 90 minutes from Saphale railways station to reach base village. We shall however go by public transport to save time.

What is the plan?
Meet at Saphale Railway Station, ticket counter at 07:15 am

How to travel?
Participants on western line can board in the Churchgate - Dahanu local train which leaves Churchgate at 5.24 am and halting at the below timings on the following stations
Mumbai Central: 5.34 am
Dadar 5:41
Bandra: 5.46
Andheri: 5.55
Borivali: 6.09
Virar: 6.46
Saphale: 7.03

Participants from Central line can board in the Dombivili - Boisar Train which starts from Dombivili at 5:43am and reaches Saphale at 07:24


TreksandTrails Itinerary for TreksandTrails trek to Tandulwadi fort
07:30 Breakfast
08:00 Travel to base village by public transport
08:30 Introduction, expectation setting with, rules to be followed, orientation.
08:45 Start the trek
11:00 Explore the fort & Lunch break
11:30 Descend
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Travel to Mumbai by train

Note: The cost of the event would be Rs. 250.00
Inclusion: Transport from Saphale railway station to Tandulwadi base village & back, breakfast, Tea, 1 Veg lunch TreksandTrails expertise charges if any.
Exclusion: Emergency Medical evacuations if any required, Insurance and any item/event not mentioned in the inclusion list.

Please deposit advance payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
For registration transfer Rs. 250.00 per person in the given a/c
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 30011210106
Account Name Muhammed Yahya Virani
IFSC Code: SBIN0007780

Once the payment is done, please send an email to treksandtrailsindia@gmail.com & yahyavirani@hotmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, email ID, cell phone number.

TreksandTrails recommends things to carry
Ready to eat food, like plum cakes, chocolate bar, some snacks & biscuits etc.
Water 3 lts (Mandatory).
Good footwear (Mandatory).
Head Torch / Torch (Mandatory).
Extra pair of clothes, Towels & Napkins (Optional).
Slippers or floaters to relax your feet before and after the trek.
Personal small medical kit. (Which you require usually/Optional)
Electral / Tang powder. Cap / Goggles. (Optional)
Other things as per your choice.(Camera, Binoculars, etc.)
Haversack to put all these things.



TreksandTrails Advisory Note:
Kindly carry 1 Identity proof at least for the trek. It’s not a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR. Participation contribution is non refundable and NOT transferable. We shall travel together as a group. We all are going for an adventurous activity. Do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments. Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking/ parasailing/ snorkelling/ sea diving/ Scuba Diving or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner. We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even local people. No plastic littering on the way or in hills/mountains.

***Participation confirmation only via confirmed bank transfer. ***
***Telephonic confirmation is required to confirm your participation. ***


TreksandTrails rules for this tour:
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
2. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
3. TreksandTrails reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the event without prior notice.
4. Sleeveless, low neck, figure hugging shirts/skirts/tops, short pants, hot pants not allowed.
5. Please avoid wearing gold and other jewellery (at own risk). Please do not carry handbags or Jolas or Sling bags on treks.

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Call for confirmations:
TreksandTrails +918655179129
Ankit Savla +919821912078 (Media / Corporate inquires 10.00 am to 07.00 pm)
Yahya Virani +919768143706

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