We at Trek Mates India have arranged a Fireflies Special Trek to Prabalgad Machi on 7th June, Sunday (Leaving on 6th June 2015 , Saturday Night)
Little Info about The Fort
Little Info about The Fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Thakurwadi
Region: Panvel
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 their
abdomen that make light.
mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their
abdomen that make light.
Prabalgad is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. It is located on a plateau very close to Matheran. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule.
There is a dense forest on the way till the top of fort Prabal. Historical references indicate that Freedom fighter Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826.
The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Kalavantin in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified.
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting Point for Mumbai and Pune People: Panvel Railway Station at 06:15 pm (Please check recommended train timing as given below)
CST to Panvel @ 04:52PM, Thane to Panvel @ 5:20PM
From here we will move ahead to Thakurwadi by Public Transport.
Reach Base Village by 07.00 pm
Introduction Round and Start Our Trek at 07.15 pm
Reach Prabal Machi by 8.30 pm
Dinner at Prabal Machi by 9.00 pm
Post Dinner walk at Machi and spotting Fireflies
Rest for the day
Wake up call at 7:00 am
Post Breakfast starts descend by 8:30 am
Start our back journey by ST Bus/Jeep.
Reach Panvel by 11.00 am. (approximately)
Start our back journey by ST Bus/Jeep.
Reach Panvel by 11.00 am. (approximately)
The charges for the trek will be Rs 700/- per head, which includes
Travelling from Panvel to Panvel
Dinner (for Saturday), Breakfast (for Sunday)
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit full payment at the time of booking into the following account.
Account Details
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Complete Address And Emergency Contact Person & Number
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Last but not the least, any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness checkup done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, etc. should seek their physicians advice before coming.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory)
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of floatters.
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of floatters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Pack yr bags to save them from getting wet.
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Dada Patil Wadi, Near Thane Station,
Thane (w) 400602.
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India.