82) Rock climbing and rappelling at Kanheri Caves, SGNP Borivli
Date: 25th November, 2012
Leaders: Satish Rajput (0-9969554768) and Milind Thakur (0-9820803368)
Expense: INR 200 + INR 40 for non members.
Grade: Difficult
Participants are introduced to the basics of rock climbing and rappelling, making them familiar with the equipment used and also some of the basic knots.
83) Peb fort - Matheran Region
Date: 16th December, 2012
Leaders: Milind Thakur (0-9820803368) and Chetan Udeshi (0-9819262750)
Expense: INR 150 + INR 40 for non members
Registration: INR 100
Grade: Medium to Difficult
This fort is also known as "Vikatgad". It is one of the forts built by Shivaji Maharaj. It is an ideal one day trek during monsoons as well as winters.
84) *Tung fort - Lonavala Region
Date: 13th January, 2013
Leaders: Digambar Raut (0-9869374378) and Akshata Paradkar (0-9967268949)
Expense: INR 600 + INR 40 for non members
Registration: INR 400
Grade: Medium
This fort is also known as "Kathingad" due to the difficulty in climbing. It was used as a watch tower for the Pawna Maval region. Must do trek.
85) Rock climbing and rappelling at Mumbra
Date: 20th January, 2013
Leaders: Umesh Lotlikar (0-9969017797) and Deepak Matkar (0-9819825297)
Expense: INR 150 + INR 40 for non members
Grade: Difficult
Participants are introduced to the basics of rock climbing and rappelling, making them familiar with the equipment used and also some of the basic knots.
86) Sandhan valley - Asangaon Region
Date: 25th-27th January, 2013
Leaders: Archana Thakur (0-9819155623) and Umesh Lotlikar (0-9969017797)
Expense: INR 1000 + INR 40 for non members
Registration: INR 400
Grade: Difficult
Water carved valley of 200 feet depth, it is a splendour of Sahyadri. It is located in the beautiful Bhandardara region and a must do for all trekking enthusiasts.
87) Siddhagad Fort - Malshej Region
Date: 09th-10th February, 2013
Leaders: Umesh Lotlikar (0-9969017797) and Chetan Udeshi (0-9819262750)
Expense: INR 500 + INR 40 for non members
Registration: INR 200
Grade: Medium
This is old age hill fort established by the Shilahaar royal family in the 9th century. The central top of the fort is exciting and tough to climb. There is a tomb of freedom fighter and martyr Bhai Kotwal at the base in the south of the fort.
88) Ankai Tankai Hadbichi Shendi - Manmad Region
Date: 23rd-24th February, 2013
Leaders: Umesh Lotlikar (0-9969017797) and Satish Rajput (0-9969554768)
Expense: INR 1000 + INR 40 for non members
Registration: INR 400
Grade: Tough
Impressive medieval hill forts on the plateaus of two table top mountains. Remnants of fortifications, palace, temples, water tanks are visible. Only for regular Trekkers, new comers are not allowed.
89) #Rock climbing and rappelling at Kanheri Caves, SGNP Borivli
Date: 03rd March, 2013
Leaders: Satish Rajput (0-9969554768) and Archana Thakur (0-9819155623)
Expense: INR 200 + INR 40 for non members
Grade: Difficult
Participants are introduced to the basics of rock climbing and rappelling, making them familiar with the equipment used and also some of the basic knots.
90) Turtle breeding at Velas
Date: To be announced
Leaders: Gajanan Kambli (0-9869614288)
Expense: To be announced
Grade: Easy
The dates and expense will be intimated later.
Note:
Please contact the leaders between 0800-1000hrs and between 1800-2100hrs. In case they don't answer the call, text them your name, email address and trek interested in. They will revert you by an email.
(*) Private vehicle will be booked for this event. Please confirm your participation at least 5 (five) days prior to the event date.
(#) Entry cost at SGNP, Borivli and Kanheri Caves to be borne by the participants. The event cost does not include them.
To confirm your participation with the leader/program officer, the participants need to pay up the expenses in the bank account within two days. The bank details will be provided by the leader/program officer.
Maximum participants per event is twenty (20).
Instructions to participants
* For all treks, please confirm your participation with the Event Leaders or the Program Officer.
* Bookings for all treks shall close three (3) days before the event date. For treks, where a private vehicle is booked bookings shall close five (5) days in advance. Bookings shall strictly be on first come first serve basis.
* In case of treks where private vehicle is booked, any cancellation three (3) days prior won't be eligible to claim refund.
* Always carry your YHAI membership card for all the events. YHAI Mumbai Unit shall be given preference for bookings. Participants who fail to bring their membership card shall be considered as non-members and charged accordingly.
* Consumption of alcohol, smoking and intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited. Any participant found indulging in such activities will be strictly dealt with.
* Trek leaders decision will be final and binding on all participants. 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.
* YHAI Mumbai Unit is 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.
* Participants should inform the leaders if they suffer from any heart ailments, blood pressure, asthma etc. If the leaders are not informed and any untoward incident takes place, neither the leaders not YHAI Mumbai Unit will be held responsible.
* YHAI Mumbai Unit is not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program.
* Non members/guests are welcome to join us for our programs. They will be charged a nominal guest fee along with the trek expense.
* Preferably wear full track pants and full sleeves t shirts. Shorts are not allowed on treks.
* If for some reasons the expenses exceeds, participants are required to pay the additional charges.
Basic things to be carried on treks:
* One day trek - Rucksack, Hunter/Trekking shoes, one time lunch, water bottle, glass, spoon, torch, cap, personal medicines, extra pair of clothes (wrapped in plastic during monsoons).
* Overnight trek - Rucksack, Hunter/Trekking shoes, one time lunch/dinner, water bottle, glass, spoon, torch, cap, personal medicines, extra pair of clothes (wrapped in plastic during monsoons), carry mats/sleeping bags, chaddar, warm clothes.
For further inquiries on treks, please contact:
Mr. Mangesh Dhaimade (Program Officer) - 0-9833 11 5324
Mr. Rahul Sao: 0-9322 87 6338 Mr. Ganesh Nabar: 0-9820 75 5102
Mr. Umesh Lotlikar: 0-9969 01 7797 Mr. Satish Rajput: 0-9969 55 4768
Mr. Digambar Raut: 0-9869 37 4378 Mr. Sanjay Ghosh: 0-9819 43 3649
Mr. Gajanan Kambli: 0-9869 61 4288 Mr. Milind Thakur: 0-9820 80 3368
Mr. Chetan Udeshi: 0-9819 26 2750 Ms. Archana Thakur: 0-9819 15 5623.
