Yatri Sahyadri has organized a trek to Sandhan Valley on the 15th February, 2015.
(Starting 14thEvening).
Some basic information about the trek is as follows:
Some Information about the location:
Some basic information about the trek is as follows:
Some Information about the location:
Type: Gorge/ Canyon
Altitude at base village: 3000 feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Bhandardhara, Ahmednagar District,
Base village: Samrad.
It’s a valley to the Southwest of Bhandardhara in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
At the base of Ratangad Fort is an ancient 1000 year old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) in Ratanwadi Village which is on the banks of Bhandardhara Lake of Ahmednagar district. This small hamlet with very few houses has an amazing view of the highest mountains in Sahyadris and the backdrop of the lake.
SCHEDULE:
Day 1 – 14th February, 2015.
22.00hrs: Bus departs from near Magathane Depot, opp. TATA STEEL LTD.,
Borivali East on the Western Express Highway ,
22.30hrs: Pickup from Oberoi Mall Goregaon East,
23.00hrs: Pickup from Bisleri Junction, Andheri East,
23.30hrs: Pickup from Sion Station.
22.30hrs: Pickup from Oberoi Mall Goregaon East,
23.00hrs: Pickup from Bisleri Junction, Andheri East,
23.30hrs: Pickup from Sion Station.
DAY 2 – 05th February, 2015.
00.10 hrs: Pickup from Thane on the Eastern
01.00 hrs: Pickup from Kalyan on the Eastern
Travel time approx 4 hours.
(Please carry your dinner)
05.00 am: Reach base village, wake up.
05.15 am: Breakfast.
05.30 am to 05.45am: Introduction and other formalities.
06.00 am: Start trek from Samrad towards Sandhan Vallay.
Trek time approximately 2hrs.
08.00am: Reach the mouth of the valley
08.00 am – 08.30 am: Rest and some snacks before we proceed back to Samrad,
05.00 am: Reach base village, wake up.
05.15 am: Breakfast.
05.30 am to 05.45am: Introduction and other formalities.
06.00 am: Start trek from Samrad towards Sandhan Vallay.
Trek time approximately 2hrs.
08.00am: Reach the mouth of the valley
08.00 am – 08.30 am: Rest and some snacks before we proceed back to Samrad,
11.00 am: Reach Kokankada, Sandhan Valley .
11.00 am – 12.00noon Explore the region & photography.
12.000noon Proceed towards Samrad.
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm: Proceed towardsShree Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi village the base of Ratangad
12.000noon Proceed towards Samrad.
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm: Proceed towards
3.00pm – 4.00pm : Exploring and photography of the temple
4.00 pm: Proceed towards Mumbai
06.00: Tea and snacks break.
4.00 pm: Proceed towards Mumbai
06.00: Tea and snacks break.
6.30pm: Proceed towards Mumbai
Charges: Rs. 1100/- per person.
Maximum participants – 40 only.
INCLUDES:
Commute by private bus
Commute by private bus
1 Morning breakfast/tea,
1 Lunch,
1 Lunch,
1 evening breakfast/tea,
Expert guidance for the trek
Expert guidance for the trek
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. Your dinner for Saturday night,
2. Waterproof/Water resistant haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking,
3. Water minimum 3Ltrs,
4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
5. Please carry a set of used newspapers, Maggi, matchbox, torch, batteries and chocolates (No lozenges) for energy, Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 4-5 lemons, some snacks & biscuits, plate, spoon glass. (All reusable & compulsory),
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand),
7. Sunscreen lotion/cream,
8. A Good pair of running/trekking shoes and extra clothes (compulsory),
9. Clothing as per your requirements of the stay and season in which trek is going to be done. (Avoid wearing jeans as it will rub against your skin leading to rashes)
10. Sleeping Matt or sleeping bag.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please note that "attending" RSVP on Facebook will not be considered as a valid registration. Optionally you may leave your email ID and phone numbers so that we can contact you. Call us on following numbers. Please confirm your seat before 12/02/2015.
Registration will be on ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS’ for the first 40 registrations only.
Do feel free to contact us for any queries / clarifications.
For Registration & more details, contact Our "Yatri’s".
Yatri Sahyadri.
Nityanand Naik: 9819818132.
Suhas Sagvekar: 9820257757
Srikant R Pillai: 7666905040.
Send mail us on:info@yatrisahyadri.com
Visit us on: www.yatrisahyadri.com
10. Sleeping Matt or sleeping bag.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please note that "attending" RSVP on Facebook will not be considered as a valid registration. Optionally you may leave your email ID and phone numbers so that we can contact you. Call us on following numbers. Please confirm your seat before 12/02/2015.
Registration will be on ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS’ for the first 40 registrations only.
Do feel free to contact us for any queries / clarifications.
For Registration & more details, contact Our "Yatri’s".
Yatri Sahyadri.
Nityanand Naik: 9819818132.
Suhas Sagvekar: 9820257757
Srikant R Pillai: 7666905040.
Send mail us on:
Visit us on: www.yatrisahyadri.com