“Chicken Soup for Trekker’s Soul - RANGE TREK FROM LONAVALA TO BHIMASHANKAR”
Finally the much awaited range trek is here, we at Trek Mates India invite you to Range Trek from Lonavala to Bhimashankar on 12th-13th Sept 2015 (Batch 1) .
This is one of the tough range treks, as distance needs to be covered is close to 75 km. It’s an ancient trade route. It is an old trade route where in some parts you can actually see the old built route with the help of stone.
Little info about the trek
Distance to be covered: 70-75km approx
Difficulty level: Medium
Endurance level: High
Distance to be covered: 70-75km approx
Difficulty level: Medium
Endurance level: High
Group Size: 20 participants. Previous trekking experience required.
This is one of the tough range treks, as distance needs to be covered is close to 75 km. It’s an ancient trade route. It is an old trade route where in some parts you can actually see the old built route with the help of stone.
This is an awesome trek giving us chance to enjoy each and every feature of Sahyadri weather those are steep falls to Konkan, huge plateaus or dense forest .Also you will enjoy the enormous flowers and butterflies. This trek is an amazing beauty beyond camera one has to feel and experience.
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This old trade route will not only test your potential & endurance but also check your patience…. Once in lifetime experience!
This old trade route will not only test your potential & endurance but also check your patience…. Once in lifetime experience!
Video shot by Mathew Padinjath
Old Event's Pics
Itinerary:
Day 1:
03:00 am: Meeting point : Lonavala Station, Platform no. 1, Near ticket window,
(As it is difficult to accommodate 15-20 people in a train as all the trains get full at CST itself it is advised to the participants to look after travelling part till Lonavala.
Mumbai People can reserve their seats in Mahalaxmi Exp/Siddheshwar Exp/Mumbai Chennai Howrah Mail/ Pandharpur Passenger or they can opt for Bus as per there convenience.
Day 1:
03:00 am: Meeting point : Lonavala Station, Platform no. 1, Near ticket window,
(As it is difficult to accommodate 15-20 people in a train as all the trains get full at CST itself it is advised to the participants to look after travelling part till Lonavala.
Mumbai People can reserve their seats in Mahalaxmi Exp/Siddheshwar Exp/Mumbai Chennai Howrah Mail/ Pandharpur Passenger or they can opt for Bus as per there convenience.
Pune people can opt for Train / bus anytime
03:15 am: Start our trek from Lonavala,
07:00 am: Breakfast (Thepla & Tea)
08:00 am: Start trek
02:00 pm: Lunch Enroute
06:00 pm: Reach Padaryachi Wadi
Dinner and stay
Day 2:
04:00 am: Wake up get refresh,
05:00 am: Start trek
07:00 am: Breakfast
08:00 am: Start trekking
12:30 pm: Lunch break,
02:30 pm: Reach Bhimashankar,
Visit Gupt Bhimashankar and Temple,
03:30 pm: Start descend via Sheedi ghat till Khandas
09:00 pm: Reach Karjat
(Note: As from Bhimashankar direct ST buses are available, so descend via Sheedi ghat is optional for participants)
Cost of the trek is Rs 1400 per head which includes all the expenses from Lonavala to Karjat.
03:15 am: Start our trek from Lonavala,
07:00 am: Breakfast (Thepla & Tea)
08:00 am: Start trek
02:00 pm: Lunch Enroute
06:00 pm: Reach Padaryachi Wadi
Dinner and stay
Day 2:
04:00 am: Wake up get refresh,
05:00 am: Start trek
07:00 am: Breakfast
08:00 am: Start trekking
12:30 pm: Lunch break,
02:30 pm: Reach Bhimashankar,
Visit Gupt Bhimashankar and Temple,
03:30 pm: Start descend via Sheedi ghat till Khandas
09:00 pm: Reach Karjat
(Note: As from Bhimashankar direct ST buses are available, so descend via Sheedi ghat is optional for participants)
Cost of the trek is Rs 1400 per head which includes all the expenses from Lonavala to Karjat.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
IFS Code: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number, Boarding Point, Complete Address And Emergency Contact Person & Number
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 / 007 / 008
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
Registrations are only through phone calls.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Please check the details of Registration Process, Payment Terms & Refund policy
Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.
Things to be carried:
Identity proof(Must)
Lunch for Day 1(Must)
Maggie (1 packet each) (Must)
Identity proof(Must)
Lunch for Day 1(Must)
Maggie (1 packet each) (Must)
Fruits, Biscuits, Plum cakes, Dry Snacks, Chocolates, Health Drinks etc
3 litres of water, (Must)
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
2-3 bunch of papers
Bedding / Sleeping Bag (must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must),
Windcheaters
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks, Extra pair of floaters
3 litres of water, (Must)
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
2-3 bunch of papers
Bedding / Sleeping Bag (must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must),
Windcheaters
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks, Extra pair of floaters
Camera (Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if you require usually
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if you require usually
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. (Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Keep space for 1 kg in your bag as load distribution will be done.
It might be raining, so pack your bag accordingly to save them from getting wet.
_________________________________________________________________________________It might be raining, so pack your bag accordingly to save them from getting wet.
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