Mumbai Hikers Community 29.04.2015

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:37 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Matheran Descend via Garbett Plateau on 17 May 2015 (Leaving Saturday Night 16 May 2015). Matheran has garnered a reputation of one of the most favourite hill-stations around Mumbai for some reasons. The bountiful rains, good greenery and waterfalls around. Garbett Plateau is located in the south – west direction of Matheran, offering a 360 degree viewof one of our all time favourite hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometersin Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located onSouth-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau.Climate here is very cool with some breath taking views. Some Information about the Place : Type: Hill FortHeight: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyDistrict: RaigadRange: MatheranBase Village: DiksalTrek Leader : Nishant ShethTrain TimingCST – Khopoli Fast LocalCST – 10:04pmByculla – 10:11pmDadar – 10:18pmKurla – 10:26pmGhatkopar – 10:30pmThane - 10:46pmDombivali – 10;58pmKalyan – 11:05pmNeral - 11:39pm. (If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.) People may board the same train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second Last boggy from CST side) The itinerary for trek is: From Neral Station Catch Taxi For MatheranIntroduction RoundStart Trek under moon lightTea Breakfast at Villagers House @06.00am Early MorningReach Bhivpuri station by 8.00amCatch Local train from Bhivpuri.Reach Dadar by 10:00am... Expenses for the Trek is 400 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Neral to Matheran Station, Matheran Entry Charges,Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any.. For Registration call us:Nishant sheth : 8879418581Amit Bhadouria :9819299164Registration accepted only through phone call.. Importan... Read more

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:11 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Dudhsagar Waterfall & Trekking in Jungle on 5 & 6 september 2015.Visit This Magnificient Waterfall Known As Dudhsagar & Trekking in jungle in Goa.Block Your Seats & plan your visit In advance For one of the mesmerizing experience With Us.Following are the batches :-Batch 1: 25th - 26th July 2015Batch 2: 1st - 2nd August 2015Batch 3: 8th - 9th August 2015Batch 4: 15th - 16th August 2015Batch 5: 22nd - 23rd August 2015Batch 6: 29th - 30th August 2015Batch 7: 5th - 6th September 2015 Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls.Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet)in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath.One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at herinadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover herwith her dress. It is sai... Read more

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:04 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Dudhsagar Waterfall & Trekking in Jungle on 29 & 30 August 2015.Visit This Magnificient Waterfall Known As Dudhsagar & Trekking in jungle in Goa.Block Your Seats & plan your visit In advance For one of the mesmerizing experience With Us.Following are the batches :-Batch 1: 25th - 26th July 2015Batch 2: 1st - 2nd August 2015Batch 3: 8th - 9th August 2015Batch 4: 15th - 16th August 2015Batch 5: 22nd - 23rd August 2015Batch 6: 29th - 30th August 2015Batch 7: 5th - 6th September 2015 Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls.Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet)in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath.One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at herinadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover herwith her dress. It is said... Read more

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Dudhsagar Waterfall & Trekking in Jungle on 22 & 23 August 2015.Visit This Magnificient Waterfall Known As Dudhsagar & Trekking in jungle in Goa.Block Your Seats & plan your visit In advance For one of the mesmerizing experience With Us.Following are the batches :-Batch 1: 25th - 26th July 2015Batch 2: 1st - 2nd August 2015Batch 3: 8th - 9th August 2015Batch 4: 15th - 16th August 2015Batch 5: 22nd - 23rd August 2015Batch 6: 29th - 30th August 2015Batch 7: 5th - 6th September 2015 Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls.Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet)in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath.One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at herinadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover herwith her dress. It is said... Read more

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:56 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Dudhsagar Waterfall & Trekking in Jungle on 15 - 16 August 2015.Visit This Magnificient Waterfall Known As Dudhsagar & Trekking in jungle in Goa.Block Your Seats & plan your visit In advance For one of the mesmerizing experience With Us.Following are the batches :-Batch 1: 25th - 26th July 2015Batch 2: 1st - 2nd August 2015Batch 3: 8th - 9th August 2015Batch 4: 15th - 16th August 2015Batch 5: 22nd - 23rd August 2015Batch 6: 29th - 30th August 2015Batch 7: 5th - 6th September 2015 Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls.Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet)in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath.One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at herinadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover herwith her dress. It is said tha... Read more

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:48 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Dudhsagar Waterfall & Trekking in Jungle on 25 and 26 July 2015.Visit This Magnificient Waterfall Known As Dudhsagar & Trekking in jungle in Goa.Block Your Seats & plan your visit In advance For one of the mesmerizing experience With Us.Following are the batches :-Batch 1: 25th - 26th July 2015Batch 2: 1st - 2nd August 2015Batch 3: 8th - 9th August 2015Batch 4: 15th - 16th August 2015Batch 5: 22nd - 23rd August 2015Batch 6: 29th - 30th August 2015Batch 7: 5th - 6th September 2015 Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are so spectacular during the monsoon season when the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. The Konkani name for the falls, which literally translated means "sea of milk", derives from clouds of milky foam which rises up at the bottom of the falls.Dudhsagar is set amidst breathtaking scenery overlooking a steep, crescent-shaped head of a valley carpeted with pristine tropical forest, that is only accessible on foot or by train.Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall and is 227th in the world at 310 m. The water plummets hundreds of meters (over a thousand feet)in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa.There is also a legend associated with this waterfall. It is believed that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath.One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at herinadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover herwith her dress. It is said tha... Read more

Posted: 28 Apr 2015 10:14 AM PDT

Hello Vibers,We are glad to invite you for trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 23-24th May 2015 Harishchandragad-The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic "Tatvasaar"), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar  temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. Type : Hill Fort Height : 4500 ft approx Region : Malshej Ghat Grade:Easy The itinerary for the Event is as given below: 23rd May 2015Catch fast train to Kasara from CST leaving @ 7.05amTrain Timings are as follows:CST-7.05am BYCULLA-7.12am DADAR-7.18am KURLA-7.26am GHATKOPAR-7.30am THANE-7.45am KALYAN-8.05am Kasara-9.20am  Meeting point : kasara Station @ 9.30am 10.00 am : Start towards Pachnai 12.00 pm : Reach Pachnai and Lunch 01.00 pm : Start the trek 03.00 pm : Reach th top,rest and Visit Kokankada08.00 pm: Dinner and stay in Caves 24th May 2015 6.00 am : Good Morning and get fresh, Breakfast 6.45 am: ascend Taramati 11.00 am : Break for snacks, Lunch @ village 02.00 pm : Move to Kasara 5.30 pm : Reach  Kasara The cost for the trek is  Rs. 1200/-In... Read more

Posted: 28 Apr 2015 08:13 AM PDT

Hello Vibers,We are glad to invite you for Night trek to Rajmachi (Fireflies special) on 13-14th June 2015 Rajmachi, located in the Lonavala region is accessible from both Karjat as well as Lonavala. The village of Udhewadi lies on the massive plateau that greets one on getting to Rajmachi. The twin forts of Srivardhan & Manoranjan grace the backdrop of the village.Fireflies : Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in theirabdomen that make light.Info abt Shrivardhan and Manranjan Fort Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSLGrade: EasyDistrict: PuneRegion: LonavalaBase Village: Lonavala/Kondhane We will be starting with CST- Khopoli with fast local (time-table as below)Alight @ KarjatCST : 15:25 HrsByculla : 15:32 HrsDadar : 15:40 HrsKurla : 15:48 HrsThane : 16:08 HrsDombivali : 16:20 HrsKalyan : 16:28 HrsKarjat : 17:22 hrs  Itinerary:Saturday13th June 201517:30 Hrs: @ Karjat railway stationand Move Kondhane Village by local Transport18:30 Hrs: Ascend to RajmachiEnjoy Fireflies in the Jungle22:30 Hrs: @ Udhewadi - base village and DinnerPost Dinner - Night Walk for FirefliesStay @ VillageSunday 14th June 201506:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call07:30 Hrs: @ Shrivardhan atopExplore Shrivardhan fortBreakfast - Tea in village13:00 Hrs - Lunch14:00 Hrs - Descend from Rajmachi to Kondhane16:30 Hrs - @ Kondhane caves17:30 Hrs - Evening Tea @ Kondhane19:00 Hrs - @ Karjat Railway station Expenses:Rs 950/- per head which includes travelling from Karjat to Karjat , breakfast, 2 veg meals and evening tea,accmodation in villagers house.  Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry: A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr),Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other je... Read more