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Posted: 27 May 2015 08:30 PM PDT We at "WILD TREK ADVENTURE CLUB, PUNE (REG.NO.MH/1479/2013/PUNE) " are glad to invite you all for Chandragad-Dhawale ghat-Arthur seat-Mahabaleshwar Jungle Range Trek on 7 June 2015Duration: 1 night 1 DayABOUT THE Trek :max Height: 4250 ft FROM MSLGrade: Medium Endurance:HardRegion: MahabaleshwarBase Village:DhawaleTime to reach top From Base Village: 1.30 Hrs (chandragad),6 to 7 hrs dhawale To arthur seat MahabaleshwarOne of The Most Demanding Trek In Maharashtra.In Which We Covered 1020 m Altitude in single Day.The whole Trek Route is Covered With Dense Jungle Except last 1 Hr with some Jungle Opening providing Enchanting Views Of Sahyadri Mountain Range.One Of the Most Thrilling Climbs in sahyadri .The Trek can Be Divided Into Four Parts.1.Dhawale village To Chandrgad (1.30hrs)2.Chandrgad to Bahirichi Ghumti (4.00hrs)3.Bahirichi ghumti to Gadhvacha maal(0.30 hrs)4.Gadhavacha maal To Arthur Seart Point (0.45 hrs) Detail Schedule : http://wildtrekadventure.com/chandragad-dhawale-ghat-arthur-seat-mahabaleshwar-jungle-range-trek-on-6-7-june-2015/ So Pack your Rucksack & tie Ur Shoes for one of the highest climbs in sahyadri. Here Is The Schedule*************SCHEDULE***********The itinerary for the Event is as given below:06th June 2015 (Saturday)PICK UP POINT FOR PUNE MEMBERS:Swargate 10:00 pm (In Front of Natraj hotel)FOR MUMBAI MEMBERS:PICK UP AT DADAR:10.00pm (Swaminarayan Temple)Reach Base VillageRetire For The Day ( In temple.)DAY 2: 7th June 2015 (Sunday)Early Morning Wake-up call 6.00 AmIntroduction Tea & Breakfast -----Visit ChandragadScenary,Photo sessionDescend Down Start Trek To Mahabaleshwar Via Dhawle GhatReach Bahiri GhumtiLunchResume trek Towards Arthur Seat Point Mahabaleshwar Reach Arthur Seat PointVisit Old Mahableshwar Temple Tea ..START Return Journey Towards Pune/Dadar -----Reach Pune/Dadar ----- By 10PM (+-1 hr)********CONTRIBUTION *********FOR PUNE MEMBERSRs: 1350/- PER HEADWHICH INCLUDES: PUNE TO PUNE TRAVELING CHARGES BY PRIVATE ... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 10:45 AM PDT Dear All Adventure Lovers, We at SMALL-STEPS Group, glad to invites you ALL for every trekkers Dream Trek to NIGHT TREK and CAMPING TO PRABALGAD ON 6th& 7th June 2015 (Leaving 6th June, Saturday Night) Little Info about The Fort Type: Hill Fort Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Base Village: Thakurwadi Region: Panvel History: Prabalgad fort, or Muranjan fort in its present form, was built during Bahmani Sultanate to keep an eye on Panvel Fort and Kalyan Fort in North Konkan. Around 1458 AD, Malik Ahmad, the prime minister of the kingdom of Ahmednagar, took over the fort during his conquest of Konkan. During the collapse of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, Shahaji tried helping them unsuccessfully against the separate forces of the Mughal Empireand the Adil Shahi dynasty and moved to Muranjan, along with wife Jijabai and younger son Shivaji for a brief period. The fort was conquered by Shivaji from the Mughals in 1657, after he establishing himself in the Kalyan-Bhivandi area. There is a dense forest on the way till the top. Historical references indicate that Freedom fighter UmajiNaik made a stay here in 1826.The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Prabalgad in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Irshal,Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified. Also, Get ready with your cameras to shoot the actual stars. Nothing can beat the visibility of stars in dark skies. Meeting Point: @ Panvel Station, 5 PM ……..Trek schedule 6th June 2015 / Saturday: 4. 15 pm: Meet @ Panvel Station 4. 30 pm: leave from Panvel for base village 6. 00 pm: Introduction & Start trek 9.00 pm: Reach prabalmachi (base village / Camp Site) Dinner & tent pitching and Play some games and shoot the actual stars Trek schedule Sunday: 5.00 am: Wakeup Call & get ready for Trek 8.00 am: Reach to Prabalgad (Reach the Top) / Site seeing / top view of kalavantin Durg Starting descending for prabalmachi 10.00 pm: Breakfast at Prabalmach... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 10:07 AM PDT Dear Friends we invite you all for Monsoon Trek to Peb VikatGad Fort at Matheran on 14th June 2015 Some Information about the Fort: Place: Peb Fort (Vikatgad)Height: 2100 FTBase Village: NeralDistrict: RaigadDifficulty Level: MediumEndurance Level: MediumPeb is a fort located near Neral between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. Peb Fort is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is the most beautiful one-day trek. The fort is also named as 'VikatGad'. We can clearly see the ridge connecting mountains of Matheran and Peb. When we stand here we feel that we are on the top of the world. The itinerary for trek is: Meeting at : 6:00 am at Dadar Central Station (Platform 4). Train Timing: CST - Karjat Fast LocalCST - 06:10 amByculla - 06:18 amDadar - 06:24 amKurla - 06:31 amGhatkopar - 6:35 amThane - 6:50 amDombivali - 7:02 amKalyan - 7:10 amVithalwadi 07:14 amUlhas Nagar 07:16 amAmbernath 07:20 amBadlapur 07:27 amVangani 07:36 amShelu 07:40 amNeral 07:44 am (If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.) Tea & Breakfast at NeralIntroduction RoundStart Trek by 9:30 amReach Peb Devi Temple by 1:00 pmHave Lunch & Start Descending by 2:00 pmTake Taxi Till Neral Railway StationReach Neral Station by 5:30 pm.Evening Refreshment.Catch the train from Neral.Reach Dadar by 9.30pm – 10pm Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Breakfast, Taxi charges from Matheran to Neral, Guide and Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any ( Kindly carry lunch for the Day ) For Registration call us:Nishant sheth : 8879418581Amit Bhadouria :9819299164/7045655654Registration accepted only through phone call.. Important things to carry :Water Bottle (3 ltrs)Lunch for the DayElectrol 1 packExtra pair of clothesCameraCapMedicines if requiredTrekking shoesMedical Disclaimer: Its Important to be fit before going for Treks. It is Important to hav... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 08:57 AM PDT HI all adventure lovers.(beginners and freshers special )we invite you to NOMAD HIKERS A one day trek to Bhivgad / Bheemgad (beginers and freshers special ) near Karjat on sunday 7th June 2015.About Bhivgad / Bheemgad:-Height: 803 ft/ 245 meterGrade: SimpleTime: ~ Maximum 45 min from Vadap, Base VillageLocation: Karjat RegionThere isn't much known about this mysterious fort hidden in the leaf and jungle. A small top, couple of water cisterns, a remnant is all that this fort offers us at the top. However, easy walk and small height, nice view of ranges around makes this a nice, little trek (GOOD FOR FRESHERS or beginners).Journey Details:-Catch the Fast local train for Karjat on Saturday 14th June 2014 morning.Timings r as followsCST: 06:16Byculla: 06:23Dadar: 06:30Kurla: 06:37Thane: 06:56Dombivali: 07:08Kalyan: 07:16Karjat: 08:10please reach 5 minuits before train arrival timeWe will meet at Karjat station. in any case if u miss the train u will miss the trek as well as lots of memories with us…Move 2 Vadap by RickBreakfast Time09:00 Hrs: Trek Starts10:00 Hrs: AtopLunch, Rest, Explore14:30 Hrs: Descend15:00 Hrs: Base village16:00 Hrs: KarjatSnacks – Tea BreakWe will reach in Mumbai around 19:00 hrsThe Estimated controbution is Rs. 250/- per headincluding Karjat 2 Karjat rick fare, Morning & Evening snacks – TeaThings To Carry:-Pls Do carry LUNCH (compulsary)A Water Bottle (2 Ltrs) (compulsary)Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornamentsSome ready to eat food.Plum cakes, biscuits etc.Good trekking shoes.Personal basic medical kit (if required).Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited..For confirmation or any other enquiry please contactYash malkar : 09022727690Also join us @.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707200822662380/book your seat asap only 20 hikers are allowed.... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 08:33 AM PDT Trekगुरु : Fireflies camping & 120 ft rappelling at Sandhan Valley (सांधण दरी). also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow Date : 30 may to 31 may 2015 Region : Bhandardara Assembly : Kasara Railway Station Height : 4100 ft (aprx) Grade : EASY with thrilling n technical walk Cost : 1800rs Contact : Pravin 9821318848/9821475256 ---------- Trekगुरु have organised a exciting Fireflies camping and thrilling 120 ft rappelling at Sandhan Valley On 30 may to 31 may 2015 Sandhan valley - Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the western side of the beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang (Known as AMK- rated as the toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. The brilliant and deep narrow rock floored ravine is located between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays unable to reach the ground. Which gives it the name: valley of shadow. Fireflies - Fireflies make light by a process is called bioluminescence to attract a mate. Pre-monsoon climate is the ideal period for fireflies and glow-worms for mating and in pursuit of the mate, hundreds of fireflies gather together on a tree displaying their bio-luminescent lights in the dark nights. Dense forests is just the perfect place for these twinkling creatures for this kind of ritual and this is the exact time when we can experience synchronous twinkling of hundreds of fireflies- one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. Rappelling - This time though, we will be walking through the valley till the first water pool can be seen and to its immediate left we will be taking the route which will take u... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 07:32 AM PDT Dear Friends we invite you all for One Day Monsoon Trek To Tikona Fort on 14th June 2015 by MumbaiRangers (Sunday). Tikona Fort (Vitandgad fort), is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve centre of the many activities of entire Malwan Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort's mammoth entrance is a special attraction. It is also a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visapur, Tung and Lohagad. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'. The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking. Little Information about the Fort:Type: Hill FortHeight: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyDistrict: Lonavala.Base Village: Tikona PethTrek Leader: Amit Bhadouria. Meeting Point : Sunday Morning Pritam hotel Dadar East @ 6:00 amPickup point: Yogi Hotel , Diamond Garden , Chembur @ 6.15am Vashi below Birdge @ 7.00am Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.Reach Base Village by 10:00amBreakfast at Base villageStart our trek by 11:30amReach the Top, Lunch, Explore and Descend.Reach the base till 04:00pm.Evening Tea Snacks at Base villageReaching Mumbai by 9.00pm Or 9:30pm tentatively. For Registrations call Mumbai Rangers:Amit Bhadouria: 9819299164/7045655654Nishant seth 8879418581 Registration accepted only through phone call. The cost for the trek will be INR 900/- per head, which includes: Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,Morning Tea & Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea Snacks. Guide and Mumbai Rangers Expertise Charges. Excludes Mineral water, cold drinks. Important things to be carried :Identity proof (Must),A bottle of water ( 2... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 05:31 AM PDT Dear Rangers,We at Wild Rangers Glad to invite you for Raigad trek on special occasion of Shivrajyabhishek Sohla.Date :- 5 June - 6 June 2015. Overnight Journey By Private VehicleAbout Fort :-Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India. The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1400–1450 steps leading to the fort, though today a rope-way exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege.- Source (WIKI) Journey Details Friday 5 June 2015 Gathering at Dadar railway stn near Swami Narayan Mandir at 23:00Leave For RaigadSaturday 6 June 2015 Reach Base Village n start our trekExplore fort and Witness the Shivrajyabhishek Sohla.Start descending to base village after lunch.Start return journey to Mumbai by 17:00 Hrs and reach Mumbai by 22:00 Hrs (Subjective)Tour Cost :- 1000 INR/PAX(Includes Dadar to Dadar Transport by private vehicle, Breakfast and Evening Refreshments)Things to CarryA Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs),Lunch For SundayTorch with Extra Battery (Optional)Camera, Cell Phone, Mug (Optional)Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornamentssome ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes,A haversack to put all these thingsRegistration & Payment DetailsRegistration and Payment Details: For Registration one needs to call and SMS us Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact and transfer payment of INR 1000.00 in the account details mentioned below. Or mail us info@wildrangers.in.Account Details:A/C Name :-... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 02:49 AM PDT "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 26th-27th Sept 2015 (Batch 2). Little info about the trekDistance to be covered: 70-75km approxDifficulty level: MediumEndurance 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. This old trade route will not only test your potential & endurance but also check your patience…. Once in lifetime experience! Old Event's Pics Mathew Padinjath Surya Prakash Aditya MalgaonkarShivani MahajanPraveen Pawar 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. Pune people can opt for Train / bus anytime03:15 am: Start our trek from Lonavala,07:00 am: Breakfast (Thepla & Tea)08:00 am: Start trek02:00 pm: Lunch Enroute06:00 pm: Reach Padaryachi Wadi Dinner and stayDay 2:04:00 am: Wake up get refresh,05:00 am: Start trek07:00 am: Breakfast08:00 am: Start trekking12:30 pm: Lunch break,02:30 pm: Reach Bhimashankar, ... Read more |
Posted: 27 May 2015 02:48 AM PDT Dear Friends we invite you all for Fire Flies night trek to RajMachi and Kondave cave (Lonavla) with MumbaiRangers on 30 & 31 may 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 : 30 may 2015 , Saturday Meeting Point: Karjat station at 06:20pm We will be starting with the CST - Karjat fast Local (time-table given below)Mumbai CST 04:30 pmByculla 04:37 pmDadar 04:43 pmKurla 04:50 pmGhatkopar 04:54 pmThane 05:10 pmDombivili 05:22 pmKalyan 05:30 pmKarjat 06:20 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 7:20 pmIntroduction roundStart Trek for Rajmachi by 7:40 pmEnjoy fireflies at the Rajmachi JungleReach Udhewadi village by 11:30 pm ... Read more |