Mumbai Hikers Community 20.06.2015

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:55 PM PDT

BAAN Hikers: Waterfall rappelling at Bhivpuri on 18th, 19th July 2015. Session 1 : 18th July 2015 (Saturday)Session 2 : 19th July 2015 (Sunday) Dear BAAN Hikers, Waterfall rappelling is an adventure activity with safety gears and with guidance of the technical persons in which walk down a waterfall.  Safety is of utmost importance, that's why we use the best gear available and Outdoor Experts are there to control this Adventure Sport. Waterfall Rappelling is a thrilling sport with the force of water. So get ready to Experience the thrill…….. Details for the trek are as follows:- (Please come with return ticket of Karjat from your respective station.)Catch Karjat slow train from CST.Mumbai CST - 5.22 amDadar - 5.40 amThane - 6.17 am Dombivli - 6.39 amKalyan - 6.48 amBhivpuri Station - 7.30 amMeeting Point : Bhivpuri Railway Station 7.40 am sharp  8.00 am : Breakfast and Tea 9.00 am : introduction and start trek till base of waterfall 11.00 am : Rappelling Starts 03.00 pm : Lunch (as per free time ) 5.30 pm : Departure to Bhivpuri Station Then arrival at Thane station aprx. 8.00 pm;Then arrival at Dadar station aprx. 9.00 pm;Things to carry:- Lunch for a day  Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.  Double packed valuables in polythene. Identity Proof Water 2 liters (must) Windcheater Good shoes (must) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. (No sling bags/ jholas please) Avoid wearing gold ornaments. Dress Code for Participants: Close neck non transparent T shirts Carry Scarf for tying hairs while rappelling for those who have long hairs Low waist bottoms not allowed Trek contribution Rs 700/- Per head per session which includes Breakfast Expertise Equipments. Rs 500/- per extra rappel (Extra rappel will only be allowed after entire group finishes Rappelling.) For registration & confirmation, kindly contact any of the below mentioned numbers If any queries you can mail us on divakar.satam@gmail.com/laxmanholkar123@gmail.comNote:  Limited ent... Read more

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 09:28 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Tour to Amboli Ghat & Gokak Falls on 15 & 16 August 2015.Leaving 14 Aug 2015'Friday Night Amboli is a hill station in sawantwadi ,south Maharashtra, India. At an altitude of 690 m it is the last hill station before the coastal highlands of Goa  and a relatively unexplored one. Beauty of Amboli Ghat can't be Described in Words. Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India, one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots"and it therefore abounds in a variety of fairly unique flora & fauna. In the hills of Amboli village lies the source of the Hiranyakeshi river, and an ancient Shiva temple (called Hiranyakeshwar) exists at the cave where the water emerges. The main attraction for tourists is the incredibly high rainfall (7 m average per year) and the numerous waterfalls and mist during the monsoons. Legend has it that there are 108 Shiva temples in and around Amboli of which only a dozen have been uncovered, one as recently as 2005. Amboli is quiet, unpolluted and the local residents are good natured and helpful. Gokak falls : The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak. After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley, resembling Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance. There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres (659 ft). Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres (46 ft). There is an old electricity generation station and electricity was generated here for the first time in 1887. The places that we will be visiting are: 1) Amboli Waterfall Main attracti... Read more

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 11:46 AM PDT

OUR NEXT TREK: One Day Monsoon Trek to Chanderi (cave) on 12th July 2015. Hello Buddies, The rains are picking up and here we are - bringing you one of the most adventurous monsoon treks you might have ever been to! About the Mountain: Located at the center of the Matheran Mountain range, stands the beautiful rock massif of Chanderi having an altitude of approximately 790 m. It is such a beautiful yet mighty hill and rightly deserves to be called the Queen of the range! A beautiful stream surrounded by dense jungle, flows here in the monsoon which makes the climb all the more thrilling. As a trekker, you will not only enjoy the pleasant walk on its grassy plateau but also be challenged by its steep slopes! So, are You ready for this ultimate Monsoon Thriller? Travel will be by local train / private autos. No. Of Seats: Max 15 participants only (First cum First Serve Basis). Grade: Difficult. Cost: Rs. 500/- (includes Breakfast, travel between Vangani and base village, Trek Guidance) Registrations strictly by phone call only!  Your seat will be booked only when we receive confirmation of the online payment. Please call on the below-mentioned number to know the Bank Details for Funds Transfer. Merely clicking on 'going' will not be considered at all. Tentative Trek Plan: Assembly: At Vangani Railway Station @ 07:15 am sharp on Sunday, 12th July 2015.  We'd be boarding the last general compartment of the below train. You may get in at your respective stations. Please take return tickets on your own. S-5 KARJAT Slow (showing select stations): Mumbai CST   5:22 am. Dadar           5:40 am. Ghatkopar     5:56 am. Thane           6:17 am. Kalyan          6:48 am. VANGANI       7:15 am. ** We won't be waiting for latecomers ** After breakfast, we shall start journey for base village by private autos. 9AM: We start our trek after a round of introductions & Warm-up. Reach the cave by lunchtime (approx 1pm). 2PM: Start descending. Reach base by 5pm. Return Journey to ... Read more

Posted: 19 Jun 2015 03:19 AM PDT

Dear Trekkers , Hikers , and Adventure Lovers , Bhramanti365 invites you for an ambitious thrilling event, Trek to Durg durgeshwar Raigad and Raigad Pradakshina, on 08th and 9th August 2015 Many people has seen Raigad. But has anyone seen Raigad from all side. Has anyone ever thought why Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has chosen this fort as the capital for Hindavi Swarajya. For this you have to complete Pradakshina of Raigad fort."Fort Raigad is much more than a mere tourist spot. It is a sacred place of pilgrimage, which has left an impression of the grand vision of Hindavi Swarajya as cherished by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj."British has also defined the fort Raigad as 'The Gibraltar of East'. Brief Info about the Fort Type :- Hill Fortress. Height :- 820 metres (2,700 ft)Grade :- Medium (High on Endurance)Base Village :- Pachad District :- Mahad – Raigad Main Attractions :- Capital of Maratha Hindavi Swarajya, Rajyabhishek Place of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Places of interest: Logically constructed Maha Darawaja, Holicha mahal. Rajdarabar, Bajarpeth, Hirakani Buruj, Takamak Tok, Jagadishwar Temple, Shivaji Maharaj Samadhi, Bhavani kada. And many more. Details about Pradakshina: it involves traveling around Raigad Fort, Surrounding area of fort has a thick rain forest, sacred groves, Rainy stream & big waterfalls, The forest is very dense. As its rainy season, We have to cross mud path. Route is quite exhilarating. Places of interest in Pradakshina : Chit Darawaja: start point, Rainak Smarak, Lingana Darshan,Bhavani kada: shooting spot of marathi movie "Sarja",Potalyacha Donger: Place from where British conquered Raigad Fort. Raigad Pradakshina totally depends on natural weather conditions As we have to cross streams & falls. So if it is raining heavily, it is dangerous to cross streams & falls. Depending on situation Pradakshina will be completed. Distance : 16 km approxDuration : 7/8 hrs approxGrade : Moderate to tough Trek Itinerary: Tr... Read more