Dear Friends.
Swachhand is pleased to announce yet another New Year Trek to “DHAK BAHIRI” to experience the thrill and adventure Dt.08th January,2015
Duration : 18th January,2015 (Journey Starts on 17.01.2015 )
Meeting Point : At Bhandup Railway Station at 11.30 pm on Saturday 17.01.2015
Mode of Transport: PUBLIC TRANSPORT (By Local Train/Auto Rickshaw/Bus)
Little About Trek:
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
Base Village: Sandshi
Grade : Tough
The cave of Bahiri : The caves as such are sacred as the Lord of Bahiri resides here. From the caves, we can have a glance of the terrifying beauty of peaks of Sahyadri. We can also see the beautiful twins forts of Rajmachi, Shrivardhan and Manranjan. Here one can use the cooking vessels kept in the water in the cave. They should be kept back by cleaning after using them.
An important part of this thrilling trek is the cave, which is situated on the other side of fort, and the way goes through dense vegetation. One should proceed from here by taking support of the rocks and should be quite careful. Ascending the rock patch where a bamboo and a rope are used to climb to the caves. However, if one wishes to go to the Caves, then one will have to be a bit careful covering the rest patch! It's a thrill....enjoy it !
Kalakrai Pinnacle :This pinnacle is quite famous and frequently visited by mountaineers. The way to the left of the ridge takes to the cliff, but a rope and rock climbing equipment is necessary.
The tentative itinerary for the trek is as given below:-
- 17th January,2015 Move from Bhandup at 11.30 pm on by train up to karjat
- Dt. 18th January,2015 at 02.00 am reach at Karjat Railway Station. Rest over there
- Catch Local Vehicle early in the Morning and Reach at Base Village Sandshi
- 06.45 am Round of introductions, Trek Rules, Breakfast, Tea etc
- 07.15 am move towards Dhak Bahiri Caves , 10.30 am in the Caves
- Exploration and sight-seeing up to kalakrai pinnacle & Start descending by 12.00 pm
- 04.30 pm again Base Village at Sandshi
- We will Reach Mumbai by 09.00 pm tentatively.
( Lunch,Evening refreshment, snacks tea etc will take during the Trek )
** Please Note: Prior Trek Experience required. As on experience and strictness of Villagers we are not allowing girls for this trek
*** Cost for Trek:Rs. 350/- Per person
Cost Inclusions:* Mumbai to Mumbai Transportation by Local Transport ( Bus/ Jeep etc.)
* Tea, Breakfast, Snacks, Medical during the Trek
* Expertise charges
Cost Exclusions:* Lunch for Sunday i.e. 18th Jan,2015 &
* Personal orders of foods, cold drinks etc & any other personal expenses
* Before registering please check Swachhand’s Rules & Regulations as below
For Details & Registration Contact our members at:
Pravin Ghude 9920404522, Rushikesh Sakhare 9967686828,
Ganesh Bhopalgade 9619669104,Sachin Shirawale - 9321507040)
Email: - Teamswachand@gmail.com,
Things To be Carried Alongwith:
● Identity Card - Must ● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has one hands free while walking ● Some ready to eat food ● Lunch for Sunday i.e. 18.01.2015 (Compulsory) ● if you have any medical issue? please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, ● Comfortable fitted shoes, ● 2-3 bunch of News-papers ● Water bottle 02 Liters, ● Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes ● Camera – Optional …
General Rules / Instructions for the participants whoever join the Trek:-
- Kindly carry Identity proof for the trek.
- Anyone above 16 years can join the Trek. All children under 18 years old must also be accompanied by an adult / Parents
- Please book your seat (name) well in advance and reconfirm the time and date on the day of departure on phone because program may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Each participant shall carry things as per (Please read Things to Carry) for every trek.
- The leader’s decision will be final and all the members should abide by it. Trek leaders have the authority to alter/modify the program/route without intimation.
- The participants are advised not to wander off from the trail. Always listen to leaders for instructions and stay with the entire group throughout.
- We all are committed to keep the trail clean and urges all participants to help the cause by not littering during the trek. Keep all the waste with you and even if you find some waste, collect it and deposit at the base village at the end of the trek. Do not destroy or dirty the archeological, historical monuments.
- We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
- Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, ex. Smoking, drinking etc.
- Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
- Safety is our prime concern and we don't make compromises for the same.
- Please read above Instructions/ rules and regulations. We all are bound by the same.
- Print and leave a copy of this mail specially Telephone Nos. at home, with a friend or relative in case of Emergency.
- People with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in TREKS. Participants should inform the leaders if they suffer from any illness, heart ailments, blood pressure, asthma etc. If the leaders are not informed and any untoward incident takes place, neither the leaders not Swachhand Team will be held responsible.
- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program. Or any compensation in whatsoever manner.
- If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
Thanks and Regards,
Team Swachhand Bhramanti