Posted: 19 May 2015 03:52 AM PDT

Hi friends, Trek Mates India invites you all to a Bike Ride to the Pawna Lake & Lohgad Fort visit on 20th Sept, 2015. Event Details: Type: Bike RideGrade: Medium (as it might Rain) Route: Mumbai - Panvel - Lonavala - Pawna Lake & Back Total Distance: 300 kms approax Lohgad FortThe majestic Lohgad (iron fort) for is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Lohagad, which is 3,400 feet high, a very wide spread fort is known for imperial structures built during the time of ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj' rule. Ganesh Darwaja, Narayan Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and MahaDarwaja are the four doors to Lohagad from the nearby village. A few sculptures are still visible on MahaDarwaja. Must visit fort for History Lovers. Tentative Itinerary of the event: Meeting Point: McDonalds, Kalamboli at 7 am on 20th Sept, 2015 Breakfast at Khandala (Pune people can meet us here) Ride till Ekvira Devi, then to Pawna Lake Lunch at the base Visit to Lohgad FortReach kalamboli by 8pm. COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals.  TMI Riders will initially pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member including leaders. Expertise Charges: Every member of the ride will be charged INR 300 as expertise.Expected Expenses: INR 800 per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him. Pillion Assistance: TMI Riders will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.) Payment Details: One needs to deposit advance payment of INR 300 (Non-Refundable) into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. 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 Trans... Read more

Posted: 19 May 2015 03:31 AM PDT

Dear Riders, Bringing you the new routes & destinations, we at TMI riders, invite you to Car & Bike Ride to Amba Ghat, Maharashtra on 25th -27th Sept, 2015. Some information about the ride: Destination: Amba Ghat Route: Kalamboli – Pen – Chiplun – Sangmeshwar – Marleshwar – Amba Ghat – Panhala – Karad – Pune - Kalamboli Total Distance: 1100 kms approx. Amba Ghat is situated on the Western Ghats at the height of 3100 feet on Kolhapur - Ratnagiri national highway (NH-204) and this is the highest spot in Kolhapur district. Amba is actually a reserve forest area which falls in the buffer zone of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve and Dajipur Bison Sanctuary. Today, Amba Ghat is a a beautiful hill Station in Maharashtra, unlike other hill stations it has limited tourist traffic and was recently awarded the world heritage status. Amba's serene and natural surroundings make it a complete de-stress zone and one can spend hours staring at the silent valleys below. Amba ghat is blessed with a rich variety of flora and fauna and being amidst of the Dajipur Bison sanctuary, it is a bird watcher's paradise offering a wide variety of wildlife. Similarly, there is a large variety of plants and trees and one will find the rare Tamhan flower tree here, which has been declared the state flower of Maharashtra. To add to the tourist's delight they will get great pleasure in plucking and eating fruits like Java plums (jamun/jambhul) or Rose-apples which are found here in abundance. Tentative Itinerary of the event: Meeting Point: McDonald's, Kalamboli (just before start of Express Highway), Navi Mumbai at 06:00 am on 3rd April 2015. Route Plan: Day 1: Ride starts at 6.00 am from Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai          - Reach Vadkhal Naka at 8.00 am          - Breakfast          - Reach Chiplun by 1pm..          - Lunch          - Reach Marleshwar at 4 pm          - Night Halt at Resort on Amba ghat top Day 2: Breakfast at 7.00 am          - Local Site seeing- Vishalgad, Waagzhara, Pawan... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:52 PM PDT

YatriSahyadri has organized a one day Trek to Songiri/ Palasdhari Fort on 7th June 2015. A small hill fort across the railway line from Palasdari Lake. Palasdari Fort is a hill fort near Karjat in Raigad District of Maharashtra. The fort stands on the edge of the Karjat range. Palasdari Lake is situated nearby. Since this trek is not much popular amongst trekkers, one can experience the thrill of Trekking in a Dense forest region. Blog: A Wandering Trekker Post: Trek to Songiri/ Palasdhari Fort Link: http://sumeet-rao.blogspot.com/2015/05/trek-to-songiri-palasdhari-fort.html   Program: Board Karjat bound Local from your respective Stations: CST: 5.18 am Dadar: 5.35 am Ghatkopar: 5.52 am Mulund: 6.09 am Thane: 6.13 am Dombivali: 6.35 am Kalyan: 6.46 am Karjat: 7.40 am  Have Breakfast and Introduction and take connecting train to Palasdhari  Reach Palasdhari station at 8.20 am Start Trek towards Fort by 8.30 am Enjoy the scenic and beautiful Bhor Ghats and Trains running through them.   Reach the top by 11.30 am – explore the remains of the fort.  Start decend by 12.30 pm Reach Palasdhari Station by 2pm Catch return train to Karjat and have lunch Take Mumbai bound local and back.  Cost –400/-  Cost Including: • Breakfast and Lunch  • Expertise Charges. Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 1. Waterproof/Water resistant haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking, 2. Water minimum 3 Ltrs, 3.Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk) 4. Please carry a set of used newspapers, chocolates for energy, Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 4-5 lemons, some snacks & biscuits, (All reusable & compulsory), 5. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand), 6. Sunscreen lotion/cream, 7. A Good pair of running/trekking shoes extra clothes (compulsory), Clothing as per your requirements in which trek is going to... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:44 PM PDT

Dear all,We @ शिखर वेध invite u all for Night Trek to Harishchandragad fort on 6-7 June 2015 ...  A possible Indra-Vajra sighting @ Konkan kada :) Interested people do join us ... Hope 2 c u on trek !!! Brief info about the place: Type : Hill Fort Height : 4500 ft approx Region : Malshej Ghat Grade: Easy Harishchandragad: is an ancient fort from the Medieval period where the Great sage Changdev (Writer of the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate in the 14th century.Konkan Kada: One of the biggest cliffs of the sahyadris, fascinating many people from years together. Facing towards the konkan side, the cliff looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region. Not only vertical, but it has an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood.Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water. The itinerary for the Event is as given below: Friday 5th June 2015 CST-Kasara Fast local timings as below 22:50 Hrs : CST 22:57 Hrs : Byculla 23:05 Hrs : Dadar 23:13 Hrs : Kurla 23:34 Hrs : Thane 23:57 Hrs : Dombivali Saturday 6th June 2015 00:07 Hrs : Kalyan 01:18 Hrs : Kasara Meeting point : Kasara Railway Stn at 01:10 Hrs . Move by Private Jeeps to Pachnai Village 04:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai village ASCEND 06:00 Hrs : Atop @ Konkan kada Explore Breakfast - Tea Time Rest for a while 13:00 Hrs : Lunch Time 16:00 Hrs : @ Konkan Kada, Sunset 20:00 Hrs : Dinner and retire for the day Sunday 7th June 2015 06:30 Hrs : Good Morning 08:30 Hrs : Breakfast, site seeing 09:00 Hrs : Start descending towards Pachnai 11:00 Hrs : @ Pachnai Lunch Post Lunch move by public transport 2 Kasara We will reach Kasara by 3 pm (that's subjective ) Contribution The cost for the trek is  Rs 1800/- per head which includes 2 Breakfast, 3 veg meals & 1 evening refreshment, Tented Accommodation And Transportation From Kasara to Kasara Advance amount of Rs. 1000/- per head (Non- Refundable) Please depos... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:44 PM PDT

Yatri Sahyadri has organized a trek to DoodhSagar Waterfalls on 22nd & 23rd August, 2015. Some basic information about the trek is as follows: Some Information about the fort: Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River on Braganza ghat section on Goa - Karnataka border.  As the cascading waters appear white like milk, the waterfall is called Dudhsagar, The waterfall is located in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Sanctuary at Kulem in South Goa in the western ghats. Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. During the monsoon season, the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India and is listed as India's fifth tallest waterfall Trekking in Dudhsagar is a famous tourist attraction. There are two abandoned shelters for the refuge of trekkers (left to the falls and right side beside the railway track). They are available on first-come-first-served basis.   Program: Day One – 22/08/2015 08.30 am: Reporting at Kurla Terminus (LTT). 09.05 am: Proceed Londa by #17318 - LTT Hubbali exp. 10.44 am: Same train can be boarded at Karjat station.   Day Two – 23/08/2015 12.10 am: Reach at Londa station (22nd Aug. midnight). 02.00 am: Proceed to DoodhSagar by #12780 Goa Express. 04.00 am : Reach DodhSagar station. 04.00 am to 06.00am: Rest at DoodhSagar station. 06.15 am : Freshen up and Start a Scenic 1 km trail to Dudhsagar Water falls along the railway track. It normally takes 15 mins to reach. 12.30 pm : Board Amaravathi Express from Dudhsagar Station @ 12.30pm and alight @ Madgaon. 06.00pm: Board Train from Madgaon towards Mumbai.   Day Three – 24/08/2015 06.00 am: Morning by 6am Reach Panvel/ Thane/ LTT.   Charges: Rs. 2300/- Maximum participants – 30 only. Includes: Traveling from Mumbai  – DoodhSagar & Back. 1 Morning breakfast/tea, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner. Expert Guidance for the trek.   Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: Waterproof/Water resistant haversa... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:05 PM PDT

Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for Trek to Kalavantindurg on Sunday 28th June 2015. Info- Kalavantin Durg is located on a hill top at a height of 2300 ft. The fort is adjacent to Prabalgad Fort and can be reached by deviating through Shedung from Mumbai-Pune Express Highway. Height-2300 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Base Village : Thakurwadi(near panvel)Region: Panvel  Trek Itinerary: Meeting Point : @ Panvel station at 8 am sharp on Sunday 28th June 2015 Move from Panvel to Base Village By Private Vehicle09.30 am : Tea and Breakfast 10:00 am : Start Trek. 01:00 am : Reach the Top . 02.00 pm : Lunch @ Prabal machi 03.00 pm : Descend. 04.30 pm : Base 07.00 pm : Mumbai The cost for the trek is Rs.500/- Includes Transportation from Panvel to Panvel Private Vehicle,breakfast,Lunch and Evening refreshments Payment details:Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORSBank name                                     :  ICICIBank account number                  :  187905500086Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch  IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879 Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry: 1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking. 2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr). 3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry. 4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional). 5. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito's cream. 6. A good trekking shoes.   Contact : Tushar 9890672593Deepak 9422682020 Ashwin 9867250271  Our Facebook Presence :  Vibes OutdoorsEmail Us @ vibesoutdoors@gmail.com   • Vibes Outdoors is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of Vibes Outdoors in connection with the... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:03 PM PDT

Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for Thrilling trek to Harihar on 12th July 2015.   General Information: The fort of Harihar, lying on Trimbak range, was of significant importance in earlier periods, as there used to be a route crossing this range connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat.Trimbak range has spreaded its arms to the north of Igatpuri and west of Nasik. It is divided mainly in two parts, with forts of Basgad, Utvad, hill of Fani, Harihar and Trimbakgad on one part while the forts of Anjaneri and Hargad on the other. Vaitarna is the main river in this region. But due to the one – sided slope of Sahyadri, the water flows away from this region. There is an absolute shortage of water from January to March in this region. The fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village. Grade: MediumTrek Itinerary:We will be leaving by Last Kasara Slow Local Time Table -00:15 am :CST00:23 am: Byculla00:33 am: Dadar00:44 am: Kurla00:50 am: Ghatkopar01:10 am: Thane01:32 am: Dombivali01:40 am: Kalyan02:56 am: Kasara03:00am Move to Base Village Nirgudpada By Private Vehicle 05.00 am : Base Village and Rest  06.30 am : Tea and Breakfast 07:30 am : Start Trek. 10:30 am : Reach the fort . 11.00 pm : Explore the fort,lunch and rest. 12.30 pm : Descend. 02.00 pm : Move to Mumbai  07.00 pm : Reach Mumbai                                                                                                                  The cost for the trek is  Rs. 650/-Includes Transportation from kasara to kasara by Private Vehicle,breakfast and Evening refreshments etc.... Please carry Lunch for the day.... Payment details:Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORSBank name                                     :  ICICIBank account number                  :  187905500086Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk BranchIFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879 Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry: 1. A haversack to put in all the th... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:00 PM PDT

Dear Vibers , We are glad to invite you for trek to Lohagad and Bhaje Caves on Sunday 5th July 2015 Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level, and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, called Vinchukata (Scorpion's tail) because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Trek Itinerary: We will be leaving by Indrayani  express Train Timings :- CST – 5:40 am Dadar – 5.51 amThane – 6.14 amKalyan – 6.35 amLonavla – 8.00 am . Move forward to Malavali by local train   Pune people :  Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train Timings are as follows:Pune Station: 06:27 HrsShivaji Nagar : 06:33 HrsMalavali Station: 07:40 Hrs 08:25 am: Move to Bhaje village 08:45 am: @ Bhaje VillageBreakfast – Tea Time09:30 am: Start Ascend11:45 am: Atop Lohagad Fort12 noon : Exploration, Lunch, rest etc02:00 pm: Descend05.00 pm: @ Malavali Station From there to Lonavla / Pune by localTake train / bus to Mumbai.We would be returning to Mumbai by 9.00 pm.  Expenses: Rs 450/- per head which includes travelling from Lonavala to Lonavala , breakfast,Lunch and evening tea. Payment details:Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORSBank name                                     :  ICICIBank account number                  :  187905500086Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879Contact : Tushar 9890672593Deepak 9422682020Ashwin 9867250271 Our Facebook Presence : Vibes OutdoorsEmail Us @ vibesoutdoors@gmail.com   Vibes Outdoors is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 10:54 PM PDT

Dear All, We @ शिखर वेध is glad to announce Fireflies Special Night trek 2 RajmachiBatch - 1 : 6 - 7 June 2015 Batch - 2 : 13 - 14 June 2015 .The cost of this trek would be Rs. 1100/- per head That would include:  Morning Breakfast - Tea, 2 Veg mealsKarjat - Kondhane by Rick & Rajmachi to Lonavala stn by pvt jeeps Accommodation if any & Shikhar Vedh administrative charges.Hope 2 c u there 2 NJoy ... .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. .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. . A little distance down from the village lies a serene and beautiful lake called Uday Sagar Talav, no trek to Rajmachi is complete without taking a dip in this lake. Behind the lake lies an ancient Monolith, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.Here is some info abt the forts: - Srivardhan & Manoranjan Height: 3000/2700 feet above MSL Grade: Easy District: Pune Region: Lonavala Base Village: Lonavala/Kondhane . Rendezvous: Meet at 15:10 Hrs (Sharp) at CST on Saturday 6 June 2015 for batch - 1 Saturday 13 June 2015 for batch - 2 We will b starting with CST- Khopoli with fast local (time-table as below)Alight @ Karjat ... Mumbai CST : 15:25 Hrs Byculla : 15:32 Hrs Dadar : 15:40 Hrs Kurla : 15:48 Hrs Thane : 16:08 Hrs Dombivali : 16:20 Hrs Kalyan : 16:28 Hrs Karjat : 17:22 hrs .PUNE people Catch Deccan Express ... Timings as follows15:30 Hrs: Pune Staion 16:33 Hrs: Lonavala 17:28 Hrs: KarjatThe itinerary for the Event is as given below:Saturday 6 June 2015 / 13 June 201517:30 Hrs: @ Karjat rail... Read more

Posted: 18 May 2015 10:43 PM PDT

Sussat…Rebel On Wheels Shrinagar – Leh –Manali – Chandigah- Mumbai Itinerary: Day Date Day Details Night stay 1 7/8/2015 Friday Arrival at Srinagar Shrinagar - Hotel 2 8/8/2015 Saturday Shrinagar –Kargil Kargil - Hotel 3 9/8/2015 Sunday Kargil - Alchi or Likir Alchi / Likir - Hotel 4 10/8/2015 Monday Alchi – Leh Leh- Hotel 5 11/8/2015 Tuesday Local sightseeing at Leh Full Day Leh- Hotel 6 12/8/2015 Wednesday Leh –  Hunder Deskit / Hunder - Hotel 7 13/8/2015 Thursday Hunder – Leh Leh- Hotel 8 14/8/2015 Friday Leh - Chang La – Pangong Pangong - Tents 9 15/8/2015 Saturday Pangong – Chang La - Leh Leh- Hotel 10 16/8/2015 Sunday Leh – Tso Moriri Tso Moriri - Tents 11 17/8/2015 Monday Tso Moriri Lake – Keylong Keylong - Hotel 12 18/8/2015 Tuesday Keylong – Manali Manali - Hotel 13 19/8/2015 Wednesday Manali – Chandigarh - Mumbai   Total Cost of Tour – Rs. 37,000/- per person (From Srinagar to Chandigarh) Shrinagar to Manali transportation in Private Vehicles Cost of the Tour (Bike) – Rs. 30,000/- per person (Ex. Shrinagar) (Transportation up to Shrinagar and Fuel expenses for entire tour to be borne by Bikers) Cost Include – Shrinagar to Manali transportation in Private Vehicles. Accommodation in Hotels & Deluxe Tents (On twin/Tripple sharing basis), Tea, Breakfast, all Meals during Tour, Inner line permit charges, Manali – Chandigad /Delhi Volvo bus Cost Exclude –Camera Charges, Soft Drinks, Packaged Drinking Water, Personal Expenses, Shrinagar & Manali local Sightseeing, and Any other expenses not mentioned above Booking Charges: Rs. 20,000/- at the time of Booking, Balance within 1 Month. For Air or Train Bookings - We will book your tickets through reputed & Government Recognized Agents on your behalf. For More Details - Contact: Vinay Kulkarni: 9969062604   Ashutosh Salvekar: 9869382703 Visit our Website: www.sussat.... Read more