Posted: 25 May 2015 01:15 AM PDT

Lahaul-Spiti valley in Himachal is a place of wonder. Spiti in Tibetean means the Middle land as it is located between Tibet and India, and it retains a very strong Buddhist culture. Lahaul is greener and fertile, with a mass of uniform high snowcapped peaks and even glaciers. Rivers of Chanda and Bhaga cut through the mountain ridges thus making it more prone to vegetation. Also it is lower in altitude.Spiti is a high altitude cousin of the same characterized by barren lands, denudated rock faces, hostile roads and bone chilling temperature. However it also boasts of ancient monasteries, not the glossied ones like in Ladakh, but those that have retained their stoic nature housing a treasure trove of ancient flags, thankas and prayer wheels. Quaint villages dot the highway, and landscapes that are a photographer's dream.Spiti Lahaul is also mostly a journey into yourself. Long drives, a hostile landscape all around you and a few good companions should make it a journey you will never ever forget.The trip is designed around exploring this magical land, village walks, monastery trails, bicycle days and slowly soaking in the culture and feel of this magical land in the Himachal.Highlights of the trip will be:1. Camping in the beautiful village of Jispa. Alpine slopes surround you and the Bhaga river flows nearby in all its fury. Spend a day exploring the greens. A picnic on the banks of the Bhaga river. 2. Exploring the highest village in Asia, Komic, situated at 14800ft above sea level. The Komic monastery there is perched atop a hill. Also going for village photo walks and spending the entire day there. 3. Spending a day (and a night) at the mesmerizing Chandertal Lake. Located at 14100ft, its name of the 'lake of the moon' is due to its crescent shape. A 45 minute trek will take us there. 4. Visiting Tabo monastery the oldest monastery in India. Discover the ancient paintings of the Indo-Tibetean art form. 5. Adventures galore. Right from Going past Rohtang, Kunzum ... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 11:45 PM PDT

The trail to this exotic fort is quite simple. We can reach the top of the pinnacle which is carved from inside forming staircase leading to the top. There is a huge cave, small temple and many water cisterns at the base of the pinnacle.History:The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th cent. In 1716, this cave was captured by the British. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under theleadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. It was recaptured by the British, on December 30, 1817, the very next month, under Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862 as an outpost for vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it.Difficulty level: EasyMeeting Point: Karjat Station @ 6:20 PM on 6th June 2015Trek fees: Rs 850/-Cost includes: Dinner for SaturdayLunch for sundayBreakfast & TeaAccomodation/Tent stay at Peth VillageTravelling from Karjat to the base & back.Safety and other equipments required for the trek.Participants must carry:• 1 liter of water (at least)• Packed Dinner• Bedding/sleeping bags,sweater/windcheater• Extra pair of clothes (optional)• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes• Good trekking shoes• Haversack to put all your things, so that your hands are free (avoid sling bags)• Camera (Optional)• Medicines that you require usually. (optional)• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-DPlease note:• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.• Trek fees does not include extra charges incurred by the participants for extra food, drinks, transportation, lodging, etc. apart from provided by Keen Venturers & Trekkers.• Drinking and smoking is strictly Prohibited.• The above given schedule may vary slightly or completely according to the circumstances then.• Any kind of misbehavior with the organizers or participants will not be tolerated and such people will be expelled from the trek then and there.For Regis... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 08:26 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Fire Flies night trek to RajMachi and Kondave cave (Lonavla) with MumbaiRangers on 6 & 7 June 2015. Little info about the fortType: Hill FortHeight: 3600 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy- mediumRange: KarjatTrek Leader : Amit Bhadouria. 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 fort:Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, 1St route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below: Day 1 : 6th June 2015 , Saturday Meeting Point: Karjat station at 04:43 pm 6th June 2015. We will be starting with the CST - Karjat fast Local (time-table given below)Mumbai CST 02:54 pmByculla 03:01 pmDadar 03:07 pmKurla 03:14 pmGhatkopar 03:18 pmThane 03:34 pmDombivili 03:46 pmKalyan 03:53 pmKarjat 04:43 pm You may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second compartment from CST side) (Missing the train means missing the trek, So be on time) Travel from karjat station to Kondivade base village by Private Jeep or tumtumReach Kondane Village by 6:15 pmIntroduction roundStart Trek for Rajmachi by 6:30 pmEnjoy fireflies at the Rajmachi JungleReach Udhewadi v... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 06:39 AM PDT

DAY 01 Manali to Serchu: (222Kms/08hrs aprox). Today you start your journey to Serchu (4253mtr)the border of the state of Himachal Pradesh and J&K crossing Rotang pass (3978m) Keylong (3350m) Baralacha pass (4890m) Upon arrived at Serchu check in tented camp. DAY0 2 Serchu to Leh (255Km /08hrs aprox) Early morning drive to Leh through Nakila and Lachung la Skyangchu thang (largest and highest plateau on earth on stretch of 42 kms) Taglang la 17,585 ft. and Indus valley. Overnight at hotel in Leh. DAY03 Leh local sightseeing: Post breakfast we drive toward west Ladakh, on the way visit hall of fame, magnetic hill, Sangham the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers, Likir, and Alchi temple, Alchi Choskor is known for its popular wall painting /mural of the 11th century. Overnight at Alchi or West Ladakh camp. DAY04 Post breakfast we drive to Lamayuru, visit the monastery and enjoy the lunar like landscape and drive back to Leh. Evening visit Shanti Stupa and the Leh palace. Overnight at hotel in Leh DAY 05 Leh to Pangong lake: 170 Kms : An early morning drive is recommended, on the way vsisit Thiksay monastery puja around 6:30 am , enjoy the view of the Chemray monastery and cross Changa pass, enrout Tangtsay village and we reach to Pangong. Enjoy hot luch and walk around the lake. Overnight stay at Pangong. DAY 06 Pangong to Leh: An early morning walk around the lake enjoy bird singing, and beauty ful view of the lake with sun raise. Later we drive back to Leh. Day 07 Leh to Nubra After an early breakfast we drive to Nubra valley leads through khardong la) at 18,390 ft (5,602m) around 39 Kms from Leh. Arrive Hunder by afternoon and rest of the day leisure to explore Hunder and Disket village overnight at camp. Day 08 Nubra valley to Leh After your breakfast at the camp, visit Disket Monastery from where you can... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 03:50 AM PDT

Dear Vibers , We are glad to invite you for a trek to Kothaligad(Peth Fort) on Sunday 21st June 2015. Info- Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort(1500ft.) is situated to the east of Karjat . It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.There is a small Bhairoba temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel  to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top. The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: Journey Details:Sunday, 21st June 2015Catch the Fast local train for Karjat.Timings are as follows:CST-6.10AM BYCULLA-6.18AM DADAR-6.24AM KURLA-6.31AM GHATKOPAR-6.35AM THANE-6.50AM KALYAN-7.10AM KARJAT-8.00AM 08:44 am :Towards Base village10:00 am : Reach the Base  10:15 am : Introduction, do's and don'ts, breakfast 10:30 am : Start Ascent 12.00 pm : Reach the top and explore 01:00 pm : Start Descent02:00 pm : Lunch @ base 04:00 pm : Departure to Mumbai 07:00 pm : Reach Mumbai Expenses: Rs 500/- per head.Which includesTravelling from Karjat to Karjat  by private vehicleBreakfast, 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 9890672593 Deepak 9422682020  Our Facebook Presence :Vibes Outdoors 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... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 03:28 AM PDT

Visit the spectacular waterfall knows as Dudhsagar & Trekking in Jungle in Goa. 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. 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 her inadequate 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 her with her dress. It is said that it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope as Dudhsagar Falls to this day as a tribute to the virtue and modesty of the princess.This is equally scenic but less popular route. One has to get down at Kuhlem (Collem) railway station and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away. It normally takes 2–3 hours to reach. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route and also the complete stretch of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls.Itinerary for the trip as below: -Day 1: SaturdayMeeting Point for Mumbai People :Reaching Pune @ 12:40 pm.Mumbai People can also opt for Shivneri Buses and Meet us @ Pune Railway StationMeeting Point for Pune People :Meeting point at Pune Rail... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 03:22 AM PDT

Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for Thrilling River Rafting at  Vaitarna on Sunday ,12th JULY 2015 Short Info: Meeting Point:Dadar Pritam Hotel @5.30amRegion : Kasara International Grading : III + Category Itiniary: 05:30 am Departs towards Vaitarna from Dadar 08:30 am Arrive at the rafting start point. Briefing for Rafting on arrival at the start point.  09:30 am  Rafting begins 12.30 am: Rafting ends  01:30 pm Break for Lunch.  02:30 pm Proceed back to Mumbai.                                                The cost for the Rafting is  Rs. 2200/- Includes: Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai Rafting Charges (One time only) Breakfast, Lunch (Veg  ) and Evening refreshment  Meals and Changing facility.               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 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. Torch with extra batteries. 6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito's cream. 7. A good trekking shoes. 8. Bedding, extra pair of cloths. Contact : Tushar 9890672593Deepak 9422682020Ashwin 9867250271Email Us @ vibesoutdoors@gmail.com Our Facebook Presence :Vibes Outdoors   • 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 Vibes Outdoors, including injury... Read more

Posted: 24 May 2015 03:17 AM PDT

Hello Vibers,We are glad to invite you for camping@ Prabalmachii and trek to Kalavantindurg on 30-31st May 2015 Itinerary:Saturday 30th May 2015Meeting Point-Panvel station @ 15.30pm16:00 Hrs: @  Move to base Village by local Transport17:30 Hrs: Ascend to Prabalmachi19:00 Hrs:Reach machi and tea-snacks17.30 Hrs:tent pitching21:00 Hrs:dinner and campfire23:00 Hrs:rest for the daySunday 31st May 201506:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call and tea07:30 Hrs: ascend to Kalavantindurg11.30 Hrs:lunch13:00 Hrs - Descend from Prabalmachi15:30 Hrs - @base16:30 Hrs - move to panvelExpenses:Rs 1000/- per head which includes travelling from Panvel to Panvel , breakfast, 2 veg meals and evening tea,accmodation in tents.  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. Torch with extra batteries. 6. Personal medicines 7. A good trekking shoes. 8.Bedding or sleeping bag 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 whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of Vibes Outdoors in connection with the Vibes Outdoors, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the Vibes Outdoors or i... Read more