Mumbai Hikers Community 19.06.2015

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 12:08 AM PDT

Wandererz invites you to 1-day Monsoon trek to Kothaligad (Peth) Date: Saturday 20th Jun 2015Type: Hill fort hike and trekBase: Peth, KarjatGrade: Easy This fort used to be a watch tower to track enemy movements during the Maratha era. The top of the fort has a few caves, a water tank and a pinnacle with rock-cut steps to go atop. Many forts in the vicinity are visible from the top of this fort. ITINERARY Meeting Point For Mumbai & Pune participants: Karjat railway Station at 8.00 am.Please take return ticket till Karjat on your own. MUMBAI participants Board 6:10 am CST-Karjat fast local. (board 3rd coach from start-towards Karjat side) Time table :6:10 am CST6:18 am Byculla6:24 am Dadar6:31 am Kurla6:35 am Ghatkopar6:50 am Thane7:02 am Dombivali7:10 am Kalyan7:14 am Vitthalwadi7:16 am Ulhasnagar7:20 am Ambarnath7:27 am Badlapur7:36 am Vangani7:40 am Shelu7:44 am Neral7:52 am Bhivpuri road8:00 am Karjat PUNE participantsBaord 6:05 am Sinhagad Express from Pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am 08.15: Proceed to the base village Ambivali by bus or private vehicle (22km journey)09.30: Reach base village, Breakfast10.00: Start the trek11.00: Reach Peth12.30: Reach the top and explore the fort13.30: Start descent14.30: Reach base village, lunch and relax16.45: Proceed towards Karjat station by Bus/Private vehicle.18.00: Reach Karjat. Evening tea. Return JourneyMUMBAI6.42 PM board Karjat-CST local7:52 PM Thane8:20 PM Dadar PUNECan board Pragati Express @ 6.08PM or Deccan Queen Exp @ 6.35 PM The cost of the trek will be Rs. 400/- per head Inclusions:- Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Tea Exclusions:-Personal expenses.Cost of Mineral water/cold drinks/biscuitsAny other charges not mentioned in the "Inclusions". Things to Carry: Identity proof (COMPULSORY)Filled water bottles (Atleast 3 Ltrs),Munchies for the trek (avoid fried food)Personal MedicinesWear dri-fit clothing1 complete set of clothes for changeGood trekking shoes(n... Read more

Posted: 18 Jun 2015 11:38 AM PDT

It's Level 1 Trek for New Trekker, Beginners and Regular Trekkers . Mumbai and pune people meeting point Panvel Station About  Karnala Fort Karnala Fort is an ancient hill fort located in the district of Raigad in Maharashtra state. It is situated almost 12 km from the city of Panvel. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird SanctuaryThe structure has immense strategic significance as it is situated at an altitude of 1,440 feet (439 m) and offers a panoramic view of the Bor pass. The structure was primary built with stone. Karnala Fort was occupied by various ruling dynasties, such as, the Ahmednagar Sultanate, the Portuguese, the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company. ' Level : EasyHeight : 1440 feet ASL (Approx)Type : Hill Fort----------------------------------------------Duration:  One DayCost : M Rs. 450/-*per person            NM Rs. 500 /-*per person-----------------------------------------------Trek Date: 05/07/2015Time : 6.30 - 7.00 AmMeeting Point: Panvel station-------------------------------------------------Cost Includes* ~  Panvel - Panvel Travel by ST Bus/ Tumtum~  Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshment ~  Entry Fees Cost Excludes* ~  Personal Expenses~  Camera Fees~  Any kind of Insurance~  Personal Car Parking~  Camera  Fees (Rs 100)----------------------------------------------------- Things to Do/Carry--------------------------~  Photo Identity Card- Must   ~  Water Bottle at list 1-3 liter~  Camera (Optional), Cell Phone must~  Some ready to eat food. Cakes, Biscuits etc~  Medicine those if u require usually ~  Extra Pair of clothes Towel and napkin, ~  Good trekking shoes or Canvas shoes~  Rain cheater for those who don't want to wet~  Advise to wear Track pant and T-shirt Things to avoid----------------------~  Wearing Gold and other ornaments~  Chapels ~  Alcohol / Cigarette~  Plastic Bag (Only if need protection from water)~  Wearing Shorts, thin and tight cloths ~  Hand Bags~  Overload bag and things ... Read more

Posted: 18 Jun 2015 07:35 AM PDT

Trek to Peth - Kothaligad Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) 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 (see image) 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. Date: 28th June 2015Duration: 1 Day Difficulty Level: EasyLocation: Kothaligad, Peth, KarjatType: Weekend Trip Itinerary : -06:00 Hrs – Start Journey from private non A/C bus from Thane09:00 Hrs – Reach Ambivali Village and have Breakfast09:30 Hrs – Start trek to the top of Kothaligad11:30 Hrs – Reach Top of Kothaligad, Explore the Fort and Lunch14:30 Hrs – Start descend to the Peth Village15:00 Hrs – Start Journey back to Thane18.00 Hrs – Reach Thane Total Cost of the tour (per person): Rs. 1,200/- (With private non A/C bus) Cost Includes:- All technical equipment's and gear- All meals (Breakfast & Snack Pack)- Transportation as mentioned above- Mentioned activity (subject to change depending on the prevailing weather conditions)- Services of Krazy Explorers Instructors Cost Excludes:- Lunch- Expenses of personal nature- Any other expense not mentioned in the cost includes column What to bring along- Water bottle (1 Ltr) with water (compulsory)- Personal Photo Identity (compulsory)- Rain Gear (compulsory in Monsoon)- Wear comfortable full cotton casual top and full cotton trouser (recommended)- Wear good rubber-soled shoes (recommended)- Sunhat or Cap- Sun glasses with retain... Read more

Posted: 18 Jun 2015 03:56 AM PDT

Explore the fun and adventurous side of Malaysia and Singapore through fun city tours, delicious food tours and visits to ancient caves and temples. Cycle around the East Coast Park in Singapore or go for an exciting pub crawl with the locals. Discover your inner child at Sentosa Island and join in on the Golden Jubilee Independence Day celebrations in Singapore! Trip Essence: Adventure| Relaxation| Local food| Local cultureTrip Highlights-Explore the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur and the exciting Singapore -Discover the magnificent Batu Caves with a local guide -Enjoy the view as you cycle around East Coast park in Singapore -Join in on Independence Day revelry as Singapore celebrates 50 years of freedom -Delight your taste buds and explore Singapore through a fun street food tour -Soak in the amazing nightlife in Singapore through a pub crawl -Spend a day exploring the many delights of Sentosa Island -Stay in beautiful boutique hotelsTrip plan Day 1, 5th August: Kula Lumpur Day 2, 6th August: Kuala Lumpur Day 3, 7th August: Batu Caves day trip Experience: Batu Caves day trip Day 4, 8th August: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore  Experience: Singapore pub crawl| Cycling around East coast park (Add on) Day 5, 9th August: Singapore Experiences: Singapore Independence Day revelry | Singapore food tour (Add On) Day 6, 10th August: Singapore Experiences: Sentosa Island day trip Day 7, 11th August: Singapore return   WHAT: Trip to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore WHERE: Kuala Lumpur- Singapore WHEN:  5th-11th August 2015 (7 days/ 6 nights) WHO: info@theblueberrytrails.com / +91 8080 122 441