Mumbai Hikers Community 17.06.2015

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 12:51 AM PDT

Dear Adventurous, It gives us a great privilege to inform you that "AO trekkers" is organizing one day trek to Kalsubai Peak - Igatpuri.Let's grab our sack and trekking shoes to get the feel of this hard core adventures trek with AO trekkers...... Duration: Two DaysTraveling Date: 27th Night and 28th Evening return (June)Cost: Rs.1050/- only (Group discount available) Cost includes -Transport - BusBreakfastLunchMorning and evening tea Max Number of Participants: 45 pax Payment Details:One needs to make full amount by 23rd June 2015.Your seat will be confirmed only after receiving the advance of Rs.850/- Pickup point 10:30 pm : Gomantak Hall, Vile Parle (E)11:15 pm : JVLR signal Things to carry -Mandatory - Snacks for bus journey on 27th JuneProper and comfortable ruck sack, 3 liters of water, comfortable shoes, towel, extra clothing, carry bags, id proof, cell phone, pending amount and cash for emergency. etc. Optional - Cap, glares, spoon, slippers, knife, snacks, fruits, Glucon 'D', 'Enerzal' powder, personal medical kit, extra polythene bags to keep cloths, camera,etc. DO NOT CARRY -High Heels, Alcohol, Any Valuables Rules & Instructions - Valuable articles are not permissible - Keep the camp site clean & force others to do so. - Please note that this area is under the jurisdiction of Govt. of Maharashtra, Forest Department and you are bind to its rules and regulations. - Leaving your garbage (empty bisleri bottles also) at camp site is not allowed. - Bring extra polythene bags for your garbage and take it at your home for proper disposal. We are not going to provide you dust bin at camp site. Please stick to these rules. - Disposable materials like Styrofoam or paper dish, glass or bowl are not allowed. Instead of these, bring what you are using at home - Take care of your Camera & cell phone - Everyone has to follow the instructions of Camp In-charge & instructors - No shortcut in the trek - Drinking not allowed. Regards, Prasad Ambre, Prasad Ma... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 09:40 PM PDT

Fort: Harishchandragad Type: Hill fort Height: 4671ftGrade: Hard Endurance: Tough Harishchandragad Situated On The Boundaries Of Three Districts Namely Pune,A.Nagar & Thane Can Be Trek Down From Number Of Routes .Khireshwar Tolar Khind Route & Pachnai Route Are The Two Normally Used Routes . While Junnar Darwaja & Nalichi Vaat Route Are The Route Rarely Used. Among These All Route NALICHI VAAT  Route Is The Toughest One.Nalichi Vaat Route Covered With Monster Size Loose Rocks .On This Route There Are ThreeMAJOR Rock Patches Are Involved Makes This Trek Most Demanding Trek In Maharashtra. Places To Visit:Scaling Down Harishchandragad From Nalichi Vaat Itself Is Big Thrill. View Of Harishchandragad Kokankada From Base Village Valivhare Is One Of The Best View In Sahyadri.From Here One Can Easily Spot Naptha ,Ghodishep,Rohidas,Naneghat Panorama. Along With This We Are Going To Visit Following Places On Fort. History 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 ... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 11:55 AM PDT

We are glad to invite you for trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 27-28th June 2015Some Information about the fort:Harishchandragad:Type: Hill FortHeight: 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy (3 hrs trek)Region: Malshej GhatsBase Village: Pachnai, KhireshwarTrek Leader: Amey - 9967837516Ashwin -9867250271Harishchandragad-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 FortHeight : 4500 ft approxRegion : Malshej GhatGrade:EasyThe itinerary for the Event is as given below:27th June 2015Catch fast train to Kasara from CST leaving @ 6.55amTrain Timings are as follows:CST-6.55amBYCULLA-7.02amDADAR-7.08amKURLA-7.15amGHATKOPAR-7.19amTHANE-7.35amKALYAN-7.54amKasara-9.08amMeeting point : kasara Station @ 9.30am10.00 am : Start towards Pachnai12.00 pm : Reach Pachnai and Lunch01.00 pm : Start the trek 03.00 pm : Reach th top,rest and Visit Kokankada08.00 pm: Dinner and stay in Caves28th MayJune 20156.00 am : Good... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 09:25 AM PDT

A walk in the woods of Matheran with Tattva and Eco Buddies...Away from the hustle bustle of the city. Matheran has amazing wildlife . A golden opportunity for Nature Lovers, Bird Watchers and specially Photographers.POSSIBLE SIGHTINGSThe group will be able to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Bamboo Pit Viper, Vine Snake, Cat Snake are commonly seen snakes on the trail. Amphibians like cricket frog, wrinkled frog, fungoid frog, tree frog, bush frog and many Indian Toad etc can be seen. The trail will start from Dasturi (parking area), Matheran between 11.30 to 12 :00. We will scan the surrounding area for reptiles and amphibians - should conclude at Dasturi around 4 AM. Mumbai CST 8:29 PMByculla 8:36 PM Dadar 8:42 PMKurla 8:49 PMGhatkopar 8:53 PMThane 9:09 PMDombivili 9:21 PMKalyan 9:29 PMNeral 10:03 PMCost of the event : 500/-includes ------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling from Neral to Neral Entry Charges of MatheranBreakfastExpertise Call to Register------------------------------------------------------------------Sai - 7738 783 657Viral - 9892 214 911Things To Be carried:----------------------------------------------------------------TORCH V IMP ( please dont forget )Shoes Mandatory..no kittos Full Length pants mandatoryIdentity proof Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsorywith extra batteries Cap, etc.Medicine those if you require usually Good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.Pleases do not carry Jholas.Please avoid wearing JewelleryDouble pack your valuables in plastic bags.Rules---------------------------------No Smoking, tobacco and alcoholBe a group - its not a raceNO littering please...we are educated smile emoticonThe leader's decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.Note- Please understand this ain't a picnic, a... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 07:18 AM PDT

Trek to Karnala Fort on 05th July 2015 Some Info about the place: Type: Hill fort District: Raigad Range: Matheran Grade: Easy – Medium.           While going on the Mumbai – Goa road, one will easily notice Karnala fort – A thumb like rock resting on a mountain. The fort is famous for its strange pinnacle and the bird sanctuary that is setup in the forest below. The fort, which was once ruled by the great warrior – Shivaji Maharaj; was of great importance in the history to keep a watch on trades between Mumbai and konkan.   The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: Meeting point: Panvel Railway Station ( Outside Booking Office ) 7.15am on Sunday Train Details:- Thane -- Panvel Train 6:20 am ----Thane 6:28 am ---- Airoli 6:37 am ---- Koparkhairne 6:51 am ---- Nerul 6:58 am ---- Belapur CBD 7:02 am ---- Kharghar 7:13 am ---- Panvel Breakfast at the Near Station. Start our trek by 9 am. Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore n Descend. Reach the base till 3 pm. Evening Refreshments ( Tea ) Start the return journey, reach Mumbai by 8.00 pm tentatively.   Things to Be carried:  Identity proof (Must), A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs), Lunch for the day Napkin, Pair of clothes Camera (Optional), Cap, etc. A good trekking shoes, A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),   The cost for the trek will be Rs 400/- per head, which includes Travelling by Local Transport Panvel to Panvel  Breakfast and Evening Refreshment. Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c … Payment details Account no : 00021140008004 Account Name: Deepak P Jat Bank Name : HDFC Bank Branch : Khar (w) IFSC code: HDFC0000002 Note: Once the Payment done please send us the details on our e-mail id wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com or contact us on mentioned below no :- Deepak : 981908575... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 05:23 AM PDT

Dear all We @ शिखर वेध has planned a one day trek 2 Peb aka Vikatgad fort on Sunday 21 June 2015  ... Hope 2 c u there to NJOY ...Brief Introduction about Peb / Vikatgad: -Height: 2100 ftGrade:  simpleTime: ~ 2.5 hrs from NeralLocation: Peb is a fort located near Neral; between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. Fort Peb 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. But there is a dense forest on the way to the fort Peb. The fort is also named as 'VikatGad'. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage.   Itinerary Details: - Sunday 21 June 2015Meeting point : Neral Railway Station  Train Timing - CST - Karjat Fast Local.CST - 06:10 amByculla - 06:18 amDadar - 06:24 amKurla - 06:31 amGhatkopar - 6:35 amThane - 6:50 amDombivali - 7:02 amKalyan - 7:10 amNeral - 7:44 am pls do keep 5 minutes buffer time due to recent changes in railway time table ... Pls do carry ur return tickets. Pune Participants can come by Sinhgad Express from Pune @ 6 am depart ... Get Down @ Karjat by 7:55 am ... catch connecting train to CST and get down @ second station i.e. Neral (Note : Plz take direct ticket till Kalyan while leaving from Pune itself)  After alighting at Neral will have Breakfast @ Neral (~0.5 hrs) 08:30 Hrs: Move by Ricksha to Phanaswadi village 09:00 Hrs: @ villageTrek starts11:45 Hrs: Atop Peb.Exploration, Lunch & Rest time till 14:00 Hrs .14:00 Hrs: Descend from other side to Vikatgad station - Dasturi Naka 17:00 Hrs: @ Matheran - Dasturi Naka ... catch taxi 18:00 Hrs: @ Neral stn.Return Journey to Mumbai local ...We will be back in Mumbai around 21:00 Hrs (Thts subjective) ... The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 500 / - per headThis includes Auto fare from Neral to Fanaswadi villageTaxi fare from Matheran to Neral StationMorning Breakfast + Tea AND Evening Tea/coffee&... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 05:20 AM PDT

Dear All   We @ शिखर वेध , have decided to UP the adrenaline dosage by organizing a Trek to Karnala Fort on Saturday 20 June 2015 Here is some info abt the fort:Height: 1500 feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyType: Hill Fort Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district about 13 km from Panvel. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. It was a fort of strategic importance. Redeemed with the power struggle of many rulers, Karnala Fort stands as a specimen of the 13th century constructions. The fort was sparingly used by the Karnala rulers including Angres, Mudhan and Peshwas until 1818, by which time British rulers have taken over the grand old fort under their control. The Karnala Fort engulf a steep rock in the midst of greenish surroundings and has been a challenge to many adventurous trekkers all through the past and continue to be a great attraction among the fans of trekkers. The fort doorway is adorned with many carvings of elephants and tigers. One can see cute water reservoirs developed naturally in the rocks. The cool surroundings and the beautiful landscapes make this region a place for calm weekends. Plan: Rendezvous: Meet at 07:15 AM (Sharp) at Panvel Railway Station on Saturday 20th June 2015. Please ensure punctuality. The itinerary for the Event is as given below: Saturday -  20 June 2015 1) CST - Panvel Train timings as below CST : 05:56 Hrs Vadala: 06:14 Hrs Kurla : 06:24 Hrs Vashi: 06:43 Hrs Belapur: 06:58 Hrs Panvel: 07:13 Hrs 2) Thane - Panvel Train timings as below THane: 06:24 Hrs Koparkhairane: 06:41 Hrs Belapur: 07:02 Hrs Panvel: 07:17 Hrs A walk of about 10 minutes will bring us to Panvel ST Depo 07:30 Hrs: Breakfast - Tea @ Hotel Visava, Panvel 08:05 Hrs: Depart from Panvel bus depo to Karnala by ST / tumtum 08:45 Hrs: @ Karnala base Intro & Instructions 09:00 Hrs: Trek from Base to Karnala Fort 11:30 Hrs: Atop Karnala Fort . Sight seeing, REST & Lunch Time for 2 Hrs . 13:30 Hrs: Descend 2 Base 16... Read more

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 03:56 AM PDT

DEC 25 : New Jalpaiguri – Manebhanjan / Chitrey: Arrival at NJP in the morning and then travel to Manebhanjan by car which takes about 3.5hours for 95 km. Overnight at MANEBHANJAN/CHITREY for acclimatization.DEC 26 : Manebhanjan – Tumling : Early in the morning, start trek for Tumling. It takes about 5 hours to trek the 11km up to the trekker's hut at TUMLING(9500 ft), stay for the night.DEC 27 : Tumling – Kalipokhri: Trek to Kalipokhri (10257 ft) covering a distance of 9km in about 5 hours. The route passes through the beautiful Singalila National Park. Overnight at trekkers hut in KALIPOKHRI.DEC 28 : Kalipokhri – Sandakphu: Next day trek for about 4 hours to cover 8km to reach Sandakphu (11992 ft). This is the highest place in Singalila National Park from where you get to see a magnificent view of Mount Kanchenzonga as well as Mount Everest. View stunning sunset/sunrise on some of the mighty peaks.Overnight stay at SANDAKPHU trekkers hut.DEC 29 : Sandakphu – Gurdum - Srikhola : Trek downhill to Srikhola (7544 ft). First trek downwards 12 km in 5 hours to reach Gurdum. And further continue to cover 5 km in about 2 hours to reach SIRIKHOLA. A quiet hamlet next to a stream. Overnight stay at Sirikhola.DEC 30 : Sirikhola - NJP: Start the last day of our journey from Sepi (1 km form Sirikhola) by car, we travel to NJP which is around 130 km and takes around 5 hours to reach (via rimbik/ manebhanjan/ sukhiya pokhari/ mirik) to board a late afternoon TRAIN/FLIGHT.NOTE :*Accommodation by dormitories ( different rooms for ladies and gents)*Food mainly vegetarian and egg.*Inclusive of Entry Fee to the park & one still camera charge per person.*Extra charge for porter.One has to Transfer (NEFT) 7999/- into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. (Non-Refundable) -In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg or send an email on ab@bhramanti36... Read more