Mumbai Hikers Community 06.06.2015

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 09:27 AM PDT

Dear Vibers , We are glad to invite you for Independence Day special trek to Ratangad on 15th  August 2015. Brief Introduction about Ratangad: - Region: IgatpuriFort Height: 4225 ft.Type: HillGrade: Medium Base Village : Ratanwadi District: Ahmednagar As the name speaks, Ratanad is described as "Jewel Fort of Sahayadri". It gets the name as it is origin for the river "Amrutvahini". Located in the district of Ahmednagar, it stands tall to 4255 feet above mean sea level. The fort is about 2000 years old and is situated at banks of Bhandardara lake. The main attraction of this fort is "Amurteshwar" temple which falls into "Hemadpant Era" ( way back to eighth century ). It truly defines the ancient sculpture of our great ancestors due to it's carving. Journey Details: -  Saturday, 14th August 2015 Catch following train from CST at 10.50 IST Time Table 10:50 pm : CST 10:57 pm : Byculla 11:04 pm : Dadar 11:12 pm : Kurla 11:17 pm : Ghatkopar 11:31 pm : Thane 11:54 pm : Dombivali 00:03 am : Kalyan 01:18 am : Kasara Sunday, 15th August 2015 01:30 am : Travel from Kasara to Ratanwadi by private vehicle 04.30 am : Reach base village, take Some rest. 08:30 am : break fast, round of interaction, know each other, instructions(do's and dont's.) 09:00 am : Start Trek. 12:00 am : Reach top and enjoy view. 12.30 pm : Start descending down. 02.00 pm : Descend down completely. 02.30 pm : Lunch at base village        03.00 pm : Start journey to Kasara. 06.00 pm : Catch train to- Mumbai       (Timings may vary, with subject to individual's pace at trek and traffic conditions) Trek Fees:- INR 900.00 per Person, includes traveling by private transport from Kasara to Kasara, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 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          ... Read more

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 09:12 AM PDT

Hello Vibers,We are glad to invite you for trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 18th and 19th July 2015. Harishchandragad-The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic "Tatvasaar"), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. Type : Hill Fort Height : 4500 ft approx Region : Malshej Ghat Grade:Easy The itinerary for the Event is as given below: 18th July 2015, Catch fast train to Kasara from CST leaving @ 6.55amTrain Timings are as follows:CST-6.55am BYCULLA-7.02am DADAR-7.08am KURLA-7.15am GHATKOPAR-7.19am THANE-7.35am KALYAN-7.54am Kasara-9.08am  Meeting point : kasara Station @ 9.30am 10.00 am : Start towards Pachnai 12.00 pm : Reach Pachnai and Lunch 01.00 pm : Start the trek  03.00 pm : Reach th top,rest and Visit Kokankada08.00 pm: Dinner and stay in Caves 19th July 2015 6.00 am : Good Morning and get fresh, Breakfast 6.45 am: ascend Taramati 11.00 am : Break for snacks, Lunch @ village 02.00 pm : Move to Kasara 5.30 pm : Reach  Kasara The cost for the trek is  Rs... Read more

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 09:07 AM PDT

Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for Trek to Maharashtra's Highest Peak on 26th July 2015. General Information: Kalsubai temple is located at the topmost peak of Sahyadri mountain range of Maharastra. Being on the summit of Kalsubai is like your at the top of Maharashtra. Its dream place for every trekker in Maharashtra especially in Monsoon because of its divine view. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen. At the summit there is a plain ground with a small temple of Kalsubai, a local deity. The main route to the temple is at small climbing slope . It usually takes three hours to reach the top from Bari. Soon after leaving Bari, a small stream is crossed followed soon after by a Hanuman temple. The route from behind this temple takes the hiker straight to the summit. It's really adventurous trek with breath taking natural views at every step. Grade: Medium Trek Itinerary: Meeting Point : Kasara StationDay 1:Saturday 25th July 2015Catch Kasara Local from CST  leaving @ 10.50 pm10:50 pm :CST10:57 pm: Byculla11:05 pm: Dadar11:13 pm: Kurla11:18 pm: Ghatkopar11:34 pm: Thane11:57 pm: Dombivali00:07 am: Kalyan01:18 am: KasaraDay 2: Sunday 26th July 2015 04.00 am : Base Village and Rest  06.30 am : Tea and Breakfast 07:30 am : Start Trek. 10:30 am : Reach the Top . 11.00 pm : Explore ,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. 800/-Includes Transportation from Kasara to Kasara by Private Vehicle,breakfast,Lunch an... Read more

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 05:47 AM PDT

TAT - beutiful Rainy trek to Peb-Fort (Vikatgad) on 27th June 2015. details of this trek: - Date: 27th June 2015 Trek Name: Peb Fort Region: Neral, Matheran Region Trek Grade: Medium Duration: One Day Fees:- 500/- About pen fort:- This fort is not heard by many until few years back but recently  is getting more and more popular with trekkers.  It's a small fort near the ranges of Matheran (the famous hill station in Maharashtra). It 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 a one-day trek and also one of the most enchanting trek in Monsoon. It is also known as Vikatgad. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal. Prabalgad is another fort opposite this small fort. Peb fort overlooks the Konkan region and also is approachable from Pune. So Chatrapati Shivaji must have given a thought before building this strategic fort. The fort is at a height of 2100 feet above mean sea level. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. The Panorama Point at Matheran is at much higher level and gives a clear view of the small fortification of the fort. Itinerary:-  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST 6:18 am Byculla 6:24 am Dadar 6:31 am Kurla 6:35 am Ghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 7:02 am Dombivali 7:10 am Kalyan 7:14 am Vitthalwadi 7:16 am Ulhasnagar 7:20 am Ambarnath 7:27 am Badlapur 7:36 am Vangani 7:40 am Shelu 7:44 Neral For Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am. 08:00 am - Reporting time at Neral Station, Near Neral Station Ticket Counter. Introduction, Induction, Tea &  Breakfast at Neral 8:30 am Take a taxi to dasturi Naka. 9:00 pm Expected to reach dasturi naka, start trek 10:30 am expected to reach peb fort, ex... Read more

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 05:26 AM PDT

TAT - Bike Ride Event to Malshej Ghat on 28th june 2015. Hello Friends, The Adventure Trekkers are Glad to invite you all for a Bike Ride Event to Malshej ghat on 28th june 2015. Some Information of the place: - Malshej Ghats the famous monsoon destination needs no introduction to Mumbaikars. Malshej Ghat (माळशेज घाट) is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats. A nice view of valleys is one of the major attraction here. The view from behind the MTDC resort is a must-see. It is also famous for dark woods and the animals inside. These animals includes tigers, leopards, rabbits and peacocks etc. But truly a famous place near Malshej Ghat is Khireshwar which is 2/3 km from rest house. Through Khireshwar village, one can visit the famous Harishchandragadh also. One of the beauties here are many waterfalls in the hilly regions. Various waterfalls from small up to the huge ones are really worth to see and many are right next to the highway. The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below: - Meeting Point: Near century rayan induatries, Kalyan, on kalyan-Murbad highway @ 07:00 AM. Start Riding by 7.30 AM Route: Kalyan – Murbad – Naneghat - Malshej Ghat & return. Reach Malshej by 11:30 AM Enjoy scenario in-rout.  Go for swimming at pimpalgaon Joga dam if permitted  Lunch and start return journey. Reach Mumbai by 07:00 Pm. The Cost for the event: - The Adventure Trekkers will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants. Rs. 400 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for The Adventure Trekkers. Expected Expenses: 800 - 1000 per person approximately (including Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him. In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenance charges has to be paid by him alone. (The Adventure Trekker... Read more

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 01:22 AM PDT

Dear All,   We at Bhramar have organized a Trek to Sagargad on 21st June 2015   Little Info About The Fort Type : Hill FortHeight : 1357 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade : MediumDistrict : Alibaug , RaigadBase Village : Khandale   This hill-fort, 7kms from Alibag is an old fort of Shivaji's times at 1357ft from sea-level. A dirt-track road to this fort begins at Khandala on Alibag-Pen road to the East. Half-way to the fort is Siddheshwar temple and an Ashram, where you can rest a while. During rainy season, one finds a cascading waterfall at this spot. To the left just before the Ashram, the trek-route to Sagargad begins. In an hour's time, one can reach the fort. The main gate is in completely desolate state while the two bastions are partially dilapidated. Inside, a temple and a small tank are in a disused state. Another tank is known as Pandav Kund. On the fort proper, one finds nine tombs of Satis. The place is called Sati Plateau. Besides this plateau a thumb-like erect land mass is known as Wanartok. The fort is totally uninhabited.   The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:   Meeting Point: Anand Cinema (Near Thane Station East) Travel by private bus Breakfast on the way Travel till base village Introduction, instructions and start the trek Reach top in 2 hours and Fort exploration Start descend and lunch at base village Evening Tea/Coffee on the way Start the return journey, Reaching Thane by 9 pm tentatively.   The cost for the trek is Rs 900/- per head.   It includes Travelling from Thane to Thane by Private NON AC BUS Lunch Breakfast Evening Tea Bhramar Expertise Charges   Things to carry:  Water 2 litre (Compulsory) ID proof Torch with extra batteries, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional) Some ready to eat food like Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Windcheaters, if required. Medicine if u requires those 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.) P... Read more