Mumbai Hikers Community 18.06.2015

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:31 PM PDT

Hi friends.Aquarius Peak Adventure invites you for an Thrilling Bekare Waterfall Rappelling.Date: 12, July 2015, Sunday.Location: Bekare ,Bhivpuri Height: Approx 110 feetEvent Cost -800 /-The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:Train Time : Karjat (S) Slow LocalCst :- 5:18am Cst :-5.35am.Dadar :- 5:36 Dadar :-5.53Ghatkopar:- 5:53 Ghatkopar :-6.10Thane :- 6:13 Thane :-6.30Dombivali :- 6:36 Dombivali :-6.53Kalyan :- 6:46 Kalyan :-7.02Bhivpuri :- 7.30am. Bhivpuri :-7.46am.• 1st Meeting Point: 7.35 am at Bhivpuri Railway Station.• 2nd Meeting Point: 7.55 am at Bhivpuri Railway Station07.55 am: We'll move from Station by Local Transport.08.00am: We'll Reach to bhekhre Village.08.30am: We'll reach to our water fall patch.04.30pm: We'll complete Session with our lunch.06.00pm: Back to bhivpuri station.SAFTY:-For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical.AQUARIUS PEAK ADVENTURE & Adventure Sports prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 12 years.All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.THINGS TO CARRY:-• Windcheater• Good shoes or floaters (Shoes preferred)• Water 2 liters (must)• Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling• Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry(at own risk)• Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits• Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling.• Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution,mosquito's cream.• Torch with extra batteries.NOTES:Waterfall Rappelling contribution Rs 800/- Per head per session which includes:-• Transport from Bhivpuri to Bhvpurii• Bre... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 11:14 PM PDT

"GO TO Thrill"Hallo Friends,Welcome to Aquarius Peak Adventure.Website:- www.aquariusoutbound.comDate:- Sunday, 19,2015Location: Vihigoan Waterfall Height: Appx 120 ftsGrade: ThrillingEvent cost:- Rs. 1250/- per headWaterfall 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 waterfallSAFTY:-For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. AQUARIUS PEAK ADVENTURE prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 13 years.All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.Itinerary:Meeting point: Kasara Station. Cst :- 05:00 hrsDadar :- 05:18 hrsGhatkopar:- 05:35 hrsThane:- 05:56 hrsKalyan:- 06:27 hrsAsangaon:- 07:04 hrsKasara:- 07:42 hrsMeeting point: Kasara Station at 08:00 amExpenses: Rs. 1250/-Above cost includes:1. Morning Breakfast2. Traveling from Karjat to Karjat by local transport3. Equipment & Expertise Charges.4. Rappelling & Flying FoxFor registration kindly transfer Rs 1250/- per head in the following A/cAccount Name :- AQUARIUS OUTBOUNDBank :- ICICI BankCurrent Ac No: 121405000133Branch: Tilak NagarIFSC Code: ICIC0001214MICR No: 400229130For payment options, queries and registration, contact:-  Suhas Malgaonkar+91 9029876720+91 9664834380Email:- aquariuspeakadventure@gmail.comFacebook :- https://www.facebook.com/events/890640764340852/Youtube :- http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aquarius+peak+adventureWebsite:- www.aquariusoutbound.com... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 10:54 PM PDT

"GO TO Thrill"Hallo Friends,Welcome to Aquarius Peak Adventure.Website:- www.aquariusoutbound.comDate:- Saturday, 18,2015Location: Vihigoan Waterfall Height: Appx 120 ftsGrade: ThrillingEvent cost:- Rs. 1250/- per headWaterfall 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 waterfallSAFTY:-For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. AQUARIUS PEAK ADVENTURE prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 13 years.All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.Itinerary:Meeting point: Kasara Station. Cst :- 05:00 hrsDadar :- 05:18 hrsGhatkopar:- 05:35 hrsThane:- 05:56 hrsKalyan:- 06:27 hrsAsangaon:- 07:04 hrsKasara:- 07:42 hrsMeeting point: Kasara Station at 08:00 amExpenses: Rs. 1250/-Above cost includes:1. Morning Breakfast2. Traveling from Karjat to Karjat by local transport3. Equipment & Expertise Charges.4. Rappelling & Flying FoxFor registration kindly transfer Rs 500/- per head in the following A/cAccount Name :- AQUARIUS OUTBOUNDBank :- ICICI BankCurrent Ac No: 121405000133Branch: Tilak NagarIFSC Code: ICIC0001214MICR No: 400229130For payment options, queries and registration, contact:+91 9029876720+91 9664834380Email:- aquariuspeakadventure@gmail.comFacebook :- https://www.facebook.com/events/1086568471372596/Youtube :- http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aquarius+peak+adventureWebsite:- www.aquariusoutbound.com TeamAquarius P... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 09:21 AM PDT

TRAVOLUTION invites you for a thrilling trek to Gorakhgad. The twin peaks of Gorakhgad and Machhindragad stand tall over the trail, providing a surreal setting to the trek. The 360 degree view from Gorakhgad top, of the vast Sahyadri ranges of Naneghat-Dhakoba to the east, Ahupe ghat to the south and Siddhagad to the south-west, is impressively beautiful. The magic doubles during monsoon, where you'll see the most vivid shades of green around you.The trail leading to the caves in Gorakhgad is in the form of a winding staircase. It could make you feel like you've been transported back to history. From these caves, you can view the Machindragad pinnacle, with the Deccan Plateau looming in the background.Info:Trek Date: 28th June 2015Trek Name: Gorakhgad.Fort Height: 2137 ft.Region :MalshejGrade: Medium.Brief Itinerary:28th June 2015, Sunday06:30am – Reach Kalyan.Meeting point is Kalyan ST Depot. If you are late, you may miss the trek. Take a ST bus to Murbad.07:45am – Reach Murbad. Have Introduction and breakfast.08:15am – Take a tumtum\Jeep to Dehri Base village09:00am – Start trekking from Dehri towards Gorakhgad caves. We will try to start early than mentioned.11:15am – Reach caves and explore.11:45am – Start trekking to top and explore.1:00pm – start descending to cave.1:30pm – have lunch( Simple Vegetarian food prepared by villagers)2:30pm – start descending.4:30pm – Reach Dehri and take evening refreshments.5:00pm – Start travelling back to kalyan. We will try to reach back early than mentioned.7:00pm – Reach Kalyan station and take train back to your respective destinations.Fees: Rs.500 ( Non-Refundable)Inclusions:1. Transportation from kalyan to kalyan2. Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshments (simple vegetarian food)3. Expertise and Guidance ChargesExclusions:1.Any other charges not mentioned above.2.Mineral waterImportant things to carry :Identity proofWater Bottle (Atleast 2 Ltrs)Electrol 1 packExtra pair of clothesWindcheaterMedicines if requiredGood Tre... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 08:08 AM PDT

Hello Friends, We Swachhand have arranged a trek to "PEBGAD (VIKATGAD)" Near to Matheran on 28th June,2015 Duration :                   ( One Day Trek) 28th June,2015 Transportation :         Through Local Transport by Train Meeting point:            28th June,2015 At Neral- Central Rly Station at 08.00 am (platform No. 2 below indicator) All are requested to please buy local Train Return Tickets up to Karjat from your start destination   Or You can board the train at the station convenient to you and alight at Neral Station at 8.00 am.as per below train timings Cst 05.19 am          Cst 05.40 am Dadar 05.37 am Dadar 05.58 am Kurla 05.48 am Kurla 06.09 am Thane 06.14 am Thane 06.35 am Dombivali 06.36 am Dombivali 06.57 am Kalyan 06.45 am Kalyan 07.07 am Neral   07.22 am Neral  07.44 am   Little about trek :- Type : Hill Fort            Fort Range : Matheran (Karjat)  District :  Raigad        Grade : Medium Peb Fort Located in the  mountain range as Matheran. This is a enjoyable trek for a days outing at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. The beautiful waterfall on the way is the attraction in the monsoon season. The fort derives its name from the Goddess 'Pebi' Peb is also called 'Vikatgad' for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, 'Ganesh'. The trek to the top involves surmounting a small rock patch and a ladder. Historical references indicates that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. The fort is famous for its caves which are maintained by disciples of Swami Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain. To get inside the meditation chamber, one has to crawl through a narrow passage in the rock and then climb down into the meditation chamber. The fort also has a temple dedicated to Swami Samartha on the top and has the footwear or 'Padukas' worn by the great saint kept on the top. Another attraction of the trek is the only standing Bastion or Buru... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 08:01 AM PDT

Location: Vadap (Karjat), RAIGADDate & Duration: 28th June 2015, Sunday - 07:00 to 21:00 Start Point: Karjat Station (Central Railway Line)Closing Point: Karjat Station (Central Railway Line)Trek Type: Hill FortHeight: 825 FeetGrade: Easy IIAge Group: 16 Years to 55 Years Last Date of Registration: 25th June 2015 Highlights of Trek/Fort: Rock Carved Water Tanks & Cave THIS IS AN ADVENTURE TREK. PICNICKERS NOT ALLOWED. TREK SCHEDULE:One Day:09:00 - Meeting at Start Point & having Breakfast-Tea09:30 - Start journey to reach the base village through Public Transport10:00 - Reaching the base village and starting trek11:00 - Reaching atop & Exploring12:00 - Lunch & Rest13:00 - Starting descending trek14:00 - Reaching base village15:00 - Starting return travel to Karjat through Public Transport15:30 - Reaching Closing Point & Bye Bye Take Care If the time permits, a visit to nearby waterfall will be planned. > The schedule above is flexible and produced to give an idea of the Trek. Other Important Details: TREK FEES: INR 200/- ONLY(INR 170/- only after discount benefits to Sahyadri Mitra Card Holders) Fees Include: Travelling (By Public Transport) Karjat to Karjat, 1 Teas & Breakfast and Expert Leaders during whole trek, Equipment/Gears Charges, First Aid & Survival Aid (if required). Fees Excludes:Everything that is not specifically mentioned in 'Fees include'. Interested Participants can directly deposit or transfer Fees to our bank account:GUERILLA ADVENTURESIDBI BANK LIMITEDNERUL BRANCHACCOUNT # 0244102000007719IFS CODE # IBKL0000244MICR # 400259014 THINGS/ITEMS, MUST TO CARRY:A Good Waterproof Backpack (To carry all things, Avoid extra luggage)2 Liter Water Bottles (carried in 2 equal sized bottles to divide equal weight in backpack)Good Trek Shoes + 1 Pair Socks (Avoid Jogging shoes or shoes with spikes)Cap/Hat/BuffFull Sleeves T-Shirts, Full Cotton/Trek Pant (Avoid Jeans / Heavy Cloths) (Nylon preferable)Extra pair of... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 07:33 AM PDT

Friends,    Nisarga Bhraman invites you to one day monsoon trek to Visapur fort on Sunday, 21st June 2015  Information about Visapur fort: Type: Hill Fort Height: 3556 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Easy Endurance : Medium Base Village: Malavali Visapur and Lohgad are twin forts Situated on the side range of Sahyadri mountains, it divides the basins of Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Within the fort are caves, water cisterns, ruins of a large stone-built house also known as Peshwa's palace. huge carving of Lord Hanuman.  Visapur Fort is larger and also higher than Lohgad fort. Making use of its higher position, the British troops in 1818 AD set up their canons on Visapur and bombarded Lohagarh, forcing Marathas to leave the fort. It was occupied by many dynasties: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Maarathas. Itinerary-Sunday 21st June:-Start from Borivali National Park by private bus @ 5.30 in morningWe will be taking Western express highway till Sion-Chembur-Panvel, participants staying on way can board the bus at their convenient pickup pointReach Malavali by 9.00 am (participants from Pune can join us @ Malavali)Start trek by 9.30 amEnjoy trek, explore fort and lunchStart descending by 2.00 pmVisit Bhaje caves on wayReach base village by 4.00 pmStart return journey by 5.00 pmReach Mumbai by 9.00 pm (Subject to traffic)Cost of the trek would be Rs. 800/- The cost includes -• Travel by private bus from Borivali to Borivali • Breakfast, evening snacks• Entry charges to Karla caves• Guide/ NB chargesNote: One need to carry his/her lunch for the dayFor more details, contact - Parag - 9167966042Sashank – 9869509488To register for the event one has to handover or transfer the full amount to the account:Account Holder: Parag VartakBank & Branch: ICICI Bank, Thakur Complex BranchA/c Number: 037601504142RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0001074Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual ... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 07:00 AM PDT

Dear All We @ दुर्गदर्शन, have arranged a 1 Day mansoon trek to VISAPUR and Lohgad on Sunday 28 jun 2015 Summary: Region: Lonavla. Height: 3556 ft approx Grade: Medium. Type: Hill Fort Contribution: Rs 350.00 per person. About: Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa's palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temple dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur fort. Best for trekking near Mumbai. IMPORTANT: The journey starts boarding the Indrayani express. Participants to board this train from respective stations with ticket till Malavali station. Meet at Lonavala station. Please plan accordingly as long queues are expected at the ticket window. Train Timings for Indrayani Express CST 5:40 Dadar 5.51 Thane 6.14 Kalyan 6.35 Lonavla 8.00 Move to Malavali by local train (8:15am at Lonavala station platform no 3). For participants from Pune: Lonavala Local Train Pune Station 06:27am Shivaji Nagar 06:33am Malavali Station 07:40 am Itinerary: 08:30 Move to lohgad base 08:50 Breakfast 09:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs Lohgad and Visapur Exploration, Lunch, rest etc 18:00 Reach Lonavala station We would be getting back to Dadar at approx 21:00 Hrs (Subjective) *For Registration transfer full amount Rs. 350.00 per person in the given a/c. I mportant Note: One needs to deposit full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Bank Name: Bank of India Account No: 005210110004779 Account Type: Savings Account name: Yogesh Alekari. I FSC code:BKID0000052 ( Onece the payment is done please send us the transaction reference number, participant name, contact number to yogeshworld77@gma... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 03:52 AM PDT

Hello Trekkerz , "DURGMITRA" has organised a Monsoon night Trek to "Sudhagad" on 27th June 2015 . We will be leaving on afternoon of 27th June from Dombivli. Will reach the base by evening will ascend the fort at night. On 28th June will explore the fort and in evening will commence the return journey. Fort Details:Sudhagad is one of the ancient forts in Sahyadri. It was the glory of Bhor state. Initially, Sudhagad was called as 'Bhorapgad'. During empire of Shivaji Maharaj this fort was named as Sudhagad. Sudhagad is a huge fort. It is called as the replica of Raigad with a huge plateau of around 50acresFrom the Sudhagad platue you can see the ominously standing Tel baila which looks like a giant movie screen rising up from the platue opposite the Sudhagad platue. The nearest from from here is Ghangad and Sarasgad. If the skies are clear Dukes nose, Koraigad are also visible in the northeast behind Tel-baila. The fort lies in the Raigad region. After Pen on the Mumbai Goa highway you come to Pali which is also famous for one of the Ashtavinayak temples. Famous Points: -Pant sachiv wadaBhorai devi templeBhoreshwar templePachchapur darwajaHattimalTakmak tok of SudhagadDindi darwaja. Type: Hill FortHeight : 590 Mtr.Difficulty level : EasyBase Village: Pali Meeting Point : Shivaji statue, near Dombivli Rly Station.Meeting Time : 3.00 PMCharges for Monsoon Trek : Rs. 800/- Only. This includes :1. Traveling expense to and fro Dombivli Rly Station by private vehicle.2. Breakfast, Lunch, and evening tea on .3. Trekking expertise. ** Things To Carry: - Dinner for the 27th June night (a must)* A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must) Sleeping Material or Mat, Torch( a Must). Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional) Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments Extra pair of clothes Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, Dry fruits etc.Good trekking shoes,Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibioti... Read more

Posted: 17 Jun 2015 03:20 AM PDT

जंगलातून तुमच्या पायांच्या ठशांशीवाय दुसरी कोणतीही गोष्ट मागे ठेऊ नका...आणि आठवणींशिवाय अन्य कोणत्याही गोष्टी बरोबर घेऊन जाऊ नका...Dear Trekkers, nature lovers, photographers- Night Trek to Kothaligad On demand from the trek lover's especially the Beginning Of Monsoon A "Night Trek" to Kothaligad(Peth). We निसर्गाच्या पाऊलखुणा.. Have organized a Trek to Kothaligad on 27th and 28th June 2015.. Little information about Kothaligad:- Kothaligad is a small Fort (3100 ft) situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in 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. The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership 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.The locals say that this is not actually a fort but a sort of lighthouse from where the directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy. in fact it can be called a watch tower to keep a vigil on the Mawal area in the greater province of the Marathas. It is absolutely breathtaking to climb and to have a feeling of the engineering marvel being crafted when there were no engineers like today or even no PWD departments as well. only the foresightedness of the Maratha warrior has been behind the development of the watch tower standing atop the small but sturdy hillock. the stone is a sing... Read more