OffBeat Sahyadri : Bike & Car Ride to Pratapgad -Madhu - Makarandgad and Strawberry farm on 27th & 28th of April 2013

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to a bike & car ride to historic Pratapgad, dense jungle of Madhu - Makarandgad and to munch on farm fresh Strawberries at a strawberry farm on 27th & 28th of April 2013, 

Trivia:-

Pratapgad:-
Type: Hill Fort
Base Village: Road goes to till steps of the Pratapgad
Hight: 3700 ft. approx. (Above MSL)
Grade: Easy






Madhu Makarandgad:-

Type: Hill Fort

Base Village: Hatlot (Mahabaleshwar)

Height: 4055 ft. approx (Above MSL)

Grade: Easy



Situated amid the thickest evergreen jungle of Jawli fort Madhumakarandgad offers the best jungle route for trekking in this hot season. from the top of the fort one may enjoy eye catching view of the koyna back waters, Vasota range, Parbatgad, Pratapgad and Mahabaleshwar hills.

The conjoint name Madhumakarandagad stands for the fort Makarandgad and the adjoining peak name Madhu. The fort hold an ancient temple of lord Bhairoba and several water cisterns many of which are dry now but a huge water tank carved in the middle of the hill provides ice chill clear water throughout the year.


Strawberry Farm:




About Bike Ride:



1) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.

2) We will try to maintain mirror distance between bikes & cars.

3) We will take 2-3 brakes till the end.

4) Please follow traffic rules. (Example: Overtake only from right side, wear the helmet, wear the seatbelt (Car) etc.)

5) Please carry your bike's / car's paper. (Insurance, Papers & PUC)

6) If you are single person for bike ride, let us know, we will try to find a pillion for sharing the petrol / maintenance expenditure.

Meeting Point : Kalamboli Mc Donald (Near start of Mumbai-Pune Expressway)
at 08:00 am sharp on 27th April 2013

27th April 2013: 
08:00 am : Introduction
08:30 am : Start towards Pratapgad via NH 17
09:30 am : Breakfast & Tea at Wadhkal Naka.
12:30 pm : Mahad (Break)
01:30 pm : Pratapgad Entrance (Lunch)
02:30 pm : Start Pratapgad Explore
06:00 pm : Evening Refreshment
06:30 pm : Start Towards Madhu-Makarandgad
08:30 pm : Hathlot (Base village of Madhu-Makarandgad)
09:00 pm : Dinner, camp fire
10:00 pm : Retire for the day

28th April 2013: 
06:00 am : Good Morning
06:30 am : Breakfast & Tea
07:30 am : Start Makarandgad
09:30 am : Reach the top, Explore
01:30 pm : Reach the Base, Lunch
02:30 pm : Start towards strawberry farms for see the Strawberry farm
04:30 pm : Start towards Mumbai.
09:00 pm : Reach Panvel

Contribution:
OffBeat Sahyadri will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event.
Rs.300/- extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges towards the organizers.

Note: Registrations through phone calls only. 

Check list :
Your bike's / car's paper
Helmet for bikers as well as pillions

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 3 liters (must)
Propper bedding (Sleeping bag, chaddar or shawl) (Must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes
cloths

Other accessories 

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration.

Priti Patel : 9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,