Mumbai Hikers Community 14.06.2015

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 11:53 PM PDT

hiiii all adventure lovers, We are glad to invite you for NOMAD HIKERS one day trek to gorakhgad Grade : EASY Type : hill fortCost : 350/- per headDATE : 21st june 2015 Charges including : morning breakfast & tea, travelling from kalyan to kalyan, and all expertise charges including. About:Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. Nature's grandeur can be appreciated here with the magnificent view of two large frangipani trees leaning over the valley and the excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have potable water. The trek to Gorakhgad is not complete without reaching the top of the pinnacle. Facing the cave, proceed ahead towards your right. Just after a short walk some steps can be seen on your left, which lead to the top. The climb along this stepped way in the rock needs to be carried out with utmost care. The top of the fort is very small. There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi. A wide region ranging from Siddhagad and Machchindragad up to Ahupe Ghat and Jeevdhan in the Naneghat area towards north can be seen from the fort-top. Surroundings:- You can see Ahupe region of Bhimashankar forest from this fort. Also there is an old route which climbs to Ahupe and proceeds further towards Junnar.This fort does not stand alone. Its a trio. Siddhagad, Gorakhgad and Macchindragad are the trio forts with Siddhagad as the biggest among three. Gorakhgad and Macchindragad are joined by a common ridge from which Gorakhgad is possible to climb Route to Macchindragad is so much broken that it is now unapproachable fort. While reaching up to Gorakhgad caves where we find water has a rock patch but easily manageable. The top of the rock passes through a bit tough route. Though not a technical climb, it has ... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 11:02 PM PDT

Dear trekkers and routine breakers, A beautiful hike with lots of greenery & tons of water....spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys.... its trekking time once again… Gear up for another must see place with mind-blowing scenery, waterfalls, lakes, plateaus and much more... We are glad to announce that "Outdoor Adventure Management is organizing a "Trek to Matheran via Garbet Point" on Sunday 21st June 2015 in the Karjat region. More about the destination: The name Matheran means "forest on the forehead". Matheran is the smallest & the most beautiful Hill Station in the Raigad district. It is located around 90 km from Mumbai. Matheran has a reasonably dense forest cover. Matheran was discovered by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district collector of Thane district in May 1850. Garbet point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau. For Pics Visit : https://www.facebook.com/psagvekar/media_set?set=a.10150676637825716.702016.705695715&type=3 Dear Friends, It's a one day trek but just to enjoy more we'll start traveling in night of 20th June, to start trekking early in the morning. We are travelling by Karjat Fast train, for which we need to assemble at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (C.S.T.) at 22.30 hours i.e 10.30 pm sharp on Saturday, 20th June near platform one of harbor line. We shall be boarding the 11:18 pm Karjat fast leaving from C.S.T and alight at Bhivpuri Road station. Availability of train and their timings to reach Bhivpuri Road station. Station Name Train Timings (FAST TRAIN) C.S.T 11:18 pm Byculla 11:25 pm Dadar 11:31 pm Kurla 11:39 pm Ghatkopar 11:44 pm Mulund 11:54 pm Thane 11:58 pm Kalyan 00:18 am Bhivpuri Road: 01:02 am * In case you are not able to borad 11.18 pm Karjat fast train then you can board another train which is at 11.30 pm - Karjat Slow and get down at Bhivpuri station Details of the trek. Day & Date---------- Sunday,21st June 2015 Meeting Point ------C... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 09:08 PM PDT

Dear,Trekkers & Nature lovers SAHYADRIKING TREKKERS Arrange beautifull trip to BHANDARDAR & SIDE since with different 3batchesBATCH-1st.16.AUG.2015BATCH-2nd.30AUG.2015BATCH-3rd 06SEP.2015About,1. BHANDARADARABhandardara has many attractions – from majestic Wilson Dam to wondrous Arthur Lake. As legend has it, Shri Agasti Rishi meditated here for a year, surviving only on water and air. Pleased with this display of devotion. God came down to Earth and blessed Shri Agasti Rishi with a stream of the Ganga river, which is now known as the Pravara River.Like all scenic spots, the magic of Bhandardara has to experience to be appreciated; if you are nature lover, this spot should definitely appear on the top of your holiday destination list.Wilson Dam.Built way back in 1910 on the Pravara-River and standing 150 mts high, Wilson Dam is the largest earthen dam in India- a powerful testimony to the engineering skills of days gone by. At the base of Wilson Dam there is a garden endowed with thick greenery, streams and gigantic trees- the latter, home to hundreds of harmless fruit bats that hand precariously from the branches all through the day. During the monsoon, when the level of the lake rises, the dam opens its gates to release a torrent of water that finds its way down to the plains below. You could stand at the edge of the garden embankment and enjoy the cool spray, or visit the picturesque Umbrella Falls, which are another major attraction during the monsoon.Arthur LakeArthur Lake, a tranquil blue mirror amidst the dense greenery of Bhandardara, is fed by waters from the Pravara River.2.Sandhan valleyसांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajo... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 09:03 PM PDT

DearHikers and Trekkers "Sahyadriking Trekkers" arange waterfall Rappelling at vihi waterfall with 3batches batch 1st 12.JULEY.2015 batch 2nd 16.AUG.2015 batch 3rd 13.SEP.2015 Waterfall Rappelling Also technically known as canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff amidst the gushing waterfallDestination: Vihi-KasaraHight: Approx 120 ftGrade: ThrillingCost: INR 600.00Max size: 35 PplTrek Schedule:People interested should get into this local from their respective stations with Kasara Return ticket in Second last Compartment. From kasara we will reach the base village Vihi by Local Transport.Destinations Trains Kasara Slow Local(N) Mumbai CST 5.00 am Byculla 5.07 amDadar 5.17 amKurla 5.28 amGhatkopar 5.34 amBhandup 5.44 amThane 5.54 amDombivali 6.16 amKalyan 6.24 amTitwala 6.39 amKasara7.46 amContact:Prakash.8605556325,7744003602Kalu.9371169652

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 08:49 PM PDT

Batch 1st-5Juley.2015Batch 2nd-26Juley.2015Batch 3rd-23August.2015Dear,Hiker & Trekker s Sahyadriking Trekkers arrange Ratangad trek with different batches.About Ratangad FortRatan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestoRatangad has still the remains of fort with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accomodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left, one can see Rani mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close. This side has also some fortification left, but most of it is damaged. Climbing up on the northern side, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock, locally called nedhe) in the rock face, mostly made by wind. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via tryambak Darwaza.Catch the CST-Kasara train as per the timings mentioned.(Sataurday night)10:50pm: CST10:57pm: Byculla11:05pm: Dadar11:13pm: Kurla11:18pm: Ghatkopar11:34pm: Thane11:57pm: Dombivali12:07am: Kalyan01:18am: KasaraTotle Cost:1000rs/p... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 08:41 PM PDT

Dear Hikers And Trekkers Sahyadriking Trekkers arrange Kalsubai trek with 3batchesBatch 1st-28June.2015Batch 2nd-16Aug.2015Batch 3rd-06Sept.2015AboutType: PeakHeight: 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Medium (Roughly 2.5 - 3hrs to climb)Base Village: BariLocation : Ahmednagar and Nashik District Border, Bhandardara Region, nearest town IgatpuriKalsubai, according to local legend, was the name of a tormented daughter-in-law who ran away to the top of a hill to escape harassment from her in-laws. She is believed to have disappeared here and the locals built a temple in her memory on the peak's summit. The hill is named Kalsubai after her.Kalsubai, though a highest peak, from trekking point of view is easy. The peak has a temple which many pilgrims aim at visiting. Hence, for such pilgrim trekkers, government and local villagers have made the route easy and safe by putting ladders and staircase wherever necessary. So reaching to the top is just a test of your stamina and not mountaineering skill. But once you reach the top then you get an absolutely uninterrupted view of the surroundings. No other peak pokes its nose between you and the spectacular view! :Kalsubai, according to local legend, was the name of a tormented daughter-in-law who ran away to the top of a hill to escape harassment from her in-laws. She is believed to have disappeared here and the locals built a temple in her memory on the peak's summit. The hill is named Kalsubai after her.Catch the train at Saturday(midnight).@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:04 PM@ Kurla :- 11:12 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:17 PM@ Mulund :- 11:27 PM@ Thane :- 11:31 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:03 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.04:30 am: Reach the base village 06:00 am: Wake up call 06.30 am: Breakfast 07:30 am: Start the ascend 10.30 am: At top 10.30-11.30am: Rest & Explore 11.30 am: Start the descend 13.30 pm: Reach base village13.40 pm: Lunch04.00 pm: Proceed to MumbaiCost: Rs. 900.00Inclusions:Travel... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 11:52 AM PDT

IMPORTANTPlease contact the leaders between 0800-1000hrs and between 1800-2100 hrs. In case they don't answer the call, text them your name, email address and trek interested in. They will revert you by an email or call. Fort: Karnala FortRegion: PanvelHeight: 1,440 feet or 439 metersGrade: EasyExpense: INR 300 Cost includes:*Transport from and to Panvel.*Breakfast and evening snacks.*Tea/coffee.*YHAI expertise. Cost excludes:*Transport up to Panvel.*Lunch.*Any other cost not mentioned in inclusions. About Karnala Fort:Karnala fort (also called Funnel Hill) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It was a fort of strategic importance as it overlooked the Bor pass which connected the Konkan coast to the interior of Maharashtra (Vidharba) and was the main trade route between these areas. How to book: Trek Leaders:Archana Thakur (98191 55623) & Abhijeet Gadekar (0-97733 90930) Event Coordinator:Mangesh Dhaimade (0-98331 15324) To register for the trek, kindly contact the leaders or the coordinator. As advised by them, deposit the booking amount in the bank account and confirm the payment. On confirming the same by the leaders, your booking stands confirmed for the trek. Kindly register yourself before or by 25th June, 2015 in order to get a confirmed place in the group. Happy trekking... IMPORTANTPlease contact the leaders between 0800-1000hrs and between 1800-2100 hrs. In case they don't answer the call, text them your name, email address and trek interested in. They will revert you by an email or call. Cheers!Mangesh

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 06:21 AM PDT

A Waterfall Rappelling at Bhivpuri. Yatri Sahyadri has organized water fall rappelling at Diksal - Bhivpuri on 28th June, 2015. Some basic information about the trek is as follows: Program: 06:00 am(Sunday Morning) : Reporting at Dadar Station. (pls carry your own return ticket to Karjat Station) 06:20 am: Proceed to Bhivpuri by 6.20am Karjat local. Travel time approx 2 hours. 07.50 am: We will be reach at Bhivpuri station. 08:00 am to 8.30 am: Break fast & tea at Bhivpuri station. 9.00 am: Proceed to Water fall. Travel time approx 1 hour. 10:00am to 04.00 pm: Rappelling hours. (will have lunch in between) 5.00 pm: Start return journey to Bhivpuri. 5.30pm: - Evening refreshment. 6.30pm:- Catch return local to Darar. Charges : Rs. 700/- per person Charges Include : Morning breakfast/tea, Lunch & evening snacks/tea. Equipment charges for rappelling. Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 1. Your own return ticket to Bhivpuri station. 2. Waterproof/Water resistant haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking. 3. A bottle of water (minimum 2Ltrs). 4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk) 5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits, plate,spoon, glass (all reusable, compulsory). 6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand). 7. A good trekking shoes, shawl, bedding and extra clothes (compulsory). REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please note that "attending" RSVP on facebook will not be considered as a valid registration. Please register your self by calling us on below mention numbers. Please confirm your seat before 20/6/2015. Registration will be on 'FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS' for the first 60 registrations only.   Payment details: For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 700/- in the following account number: (cheque, cash or net transfer) SUHAS SAGVE... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 06:16 AM PDT

Yatri Sahyadri has organized a trek to Matheran via Sunset Point on 21st June 2015. Some basic information about the trek is as follows: Hill: Matheran Height: 800 meters/2,625 feet Range: Sahyadri District: Raigad Level: Easy About the place: Discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then District Collector of Thane District, Matheran was a popular hill resort for the British. It was the perfect way for them to escape the scorching summer heat in India, during their colonial regime. Later, Lord Elphinstone, the then Governor of Mumbai, pioneered the development of Matheran as a future hill station of India. Located at a height of 800 m (2,625 ft) above sea-level, Matheran is one of the tiniest hill stations in the country If you want to visit a place which is a hill station but really different one or unique hill station - Matheran is the best choice. This is the place truly loved by all - Picnic Lovers, Trekkers as well as jungle lovers. The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran is deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra. There are many places to see in Matheran.   Program: 06:00 am(Sunday Morning) : Reporting at Kurla Station. (pls carry your own Single ticket to Panvel Station) 06:15 am: Proceed to Panvel by 6.15am Panvel local. Travel time approx 2 hours. 07.05 am: We will be reach at Panvel station. 07.30 am: Proceed to base village by 7.30am public transport. Travel time approx 1 hour. 08:30 am to 9.30 am: Break fast & tea at base village. 09.30 am to 09.45am: Introduction & other formalities. 10:00am: Start trek towards Sunset Point. 01.00pm: Reach at Dasturi Naka. Halt there for lunch. 02.30pm: Proceed to Neral station by public transport. 4.30 pm :- Catch return local to Darar. Charges : Rs. 500/- per person Charges Include : Morning breakfast/tea, Lunch. Traveling fr... Read more

Posted: 13 Jun 2015 02:51 AM PDT

Dear All Adventure Lovers,  We at SMALL-STEPS Group, glad to invites you ALL for every trekkers Choice "Monsoon Trek TO KOTHALIGAD Fort ON 5th July 2015 (Sunday)". Little info about The Fort : Name :  KOTHALIGAD Fort / PETH Type: Hill FortHeight: 300 FT above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyBase Village: ( Near to Karjat (25 km)   Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad or peth) is a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in the Indian state of  Maharashtra . 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 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 cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:  Meeting Point: Panvel Station @7 am  Karjat  Station Pick Up @ 8.15 am ( For PUNE & Central Mumbai people) 08:45 - Reach Ambivali, have breakfast and introduction 09:30 - Start trekking 13:00 - Reach Kothaligad and explore. Have some light snacks 14:00 - Start descending 15:00 - Reach Peth and have lunch 16:30 - Start descending again towards Ambivali 18:00 - Reach Ambivali and Drop to Karjat station 19:30 – Drop to Panvel  Station. If we finish early then we may also take earlier train   COST: For All peoples Rs.750/- per head Cost Includes: Transportation cost (Panvel to Panvel by Private vehicle / Bus)    FOOD: Morning Breakfast + Tea+ Lunch + Evening Tea Excludes: -(Any other personal expenses other than above)  Things to carry:-  At least 3 litter of drinking water... Read more