Mumbai Hikers Community 07.07.2015

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 11:33 PM PDT

Rappelling or Abseiling is a technique used for controlled descending down from a rock patch or slope. The main equipment used are high quality ropes, descender, seat harness along with gloves and helmet for safety.  This technique has been absorbed by our adventure experts to create a happening recreational adventure activity wherein we will descend down on a rope that too under the refreshing flow of water via waterfalls, under the safety and security of experts. Dudhiware Waterfall is located in Lonavala. Approx height of this waterfall is 135 ft. One can enjoy the thrill of this waterfall rappelling safely, as all the activities are done under expert guidance, and all safety measures are taken for it.   Who can Join the Event: - Age from 16 Years and Above are Eligible to join the Event . If you are an Adventure lover and want to get your adrenalin rush activated then waterfall rappelling is the perfect sport for you.... Join to enjoy the perfect combination of Thrill and excitement, feel the gushing water and an Adrenaline pumping Experience at Dudhiware – Lonavala. Waterfall Rappelling.... Schedule for the Rappelling:- Sunday 17th of July   2015 Meeting point at Lonavala station Time 8.00 a.m.  Participant Capacity Required: Min 30 and Max 40 (For us to make this event memorable for you). Request you to come on the above mentioned timings Transport by Train. The charge for the event is Rs 1,200/- per head from lonavala and back to lonavala, which includes  Breakfast / Tea. Expertise, Equipment. Event charges one has to deposit Full payment into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. (Non-Refundable)  Axis Bank, vile parle branch A/no. 183010100079268 in the name of Mr.Tushar Madhukar Modak . Extra Rappelling will cost Rs 300/- Per Rappel, and will be given only after each and every person is finished with his / her first chance. Itinerary & Things to Carry :- A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) Mandatory, Cap,Good trekking shoes, a pair of extra clo... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 07:58 PM PDT

Hi Rangers, Get ready to flow with thrill in white water with your Raft at kolad….. Rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. even this thrill can be enjoyed by Non-Swimmers too, as safty will be taken with good quality of Life jackets.   Short info: Location: Kundalika River vrangers river rafting vrangers river rafting Date: 26th July 2015. Group Size: 25 Rangers Rafting distance: 12 km Grade – IV Region: Kolad. Duration: 2 hrs Age limit: Above 15 yrs. Last Date of Reg: 20th July 2015.   Cost: Activity Cost: 2500/- Per Person Registered member Fees: 2400/- Per Person Fees Included traveling from Dadar to Dadar by local vehicle, breakfast, Veg/Non Veg Lunch & Activity Charges. Fee Not Included: Insurance & Anything other than mention above. To be a Register Member of  VRangers CLICK HERE   Meeting Point: @ Dadar TT – Pritam Dhaba – sharp 05.00 am @ Vashi ST Stand- 6.00 am   Tentative Schedule: 09.00 am: will reach @ rafting site. 09.10 am: Briefing & safety measures will be informed by Experts. 12.30 pm: with an memorable experience you will end rafting session 01.30 pm: Will have Lunch nearby Site. 02.50 pm: Will move to Mumbai… 07.00 pm: Back to Dadar.   Payment Details: To Confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 2000/-(non Refundable) in the following Account Details.   Check List: (Rain Shower expected so please pack your bags accordingly.) Compulsory items: A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 2 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Good shoes/Floaters, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths. Non-compulsory items but helpful: Cap, Sunglasses, Woole... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 07:52 PM PDT

Short Info: Trek: Kamandurg on 12th july 2015. Type: Hill Fort. Region: Thane-Kaman. Height: 2140 ft (aprx.) Grade: Medium. Base Village: Devkundi Cost: Trek Cost: Rs 550/- per head. Registered Member: Rs 500/- per head. It includes traveling by arranged Local Vehicle, B/F & T & expertise charges etc… Cost does Not Included Insurance, Lunch & anything other than mentioned above. To be a Register Member of  VRangers CLICK HERE History: A stone sculpture found in the area helps us to infer that this has been an important place from ancient times. There are some water tanks found in this area about 6-7 of which have been built by Maratha during 1739 when the forces fighting with Portuguese reported to Peshawa headquarters in Pune about the need of constructing some water tanks in the area. Trek Schedule: Meeting Point: 7.45 am @ Naigaon Station Catch this local and meet us at Naigoan station Train timings: Virar Fast Local Churchgate: 06.38 am           Mumbai central: 06.48 am           Dadar: 06.55 am Bandra: 07.01 am                 Andheri: 07.10 am                     Borivali: 07.25 am Naigaon: 07.45 am Tentative Schedule 08.00 am: Move to Base by auto. 09.20 am: @ Base 09.30 am: Breakfast 09.45 am: start Ascend 01.00 pm: @ Top & Explore. 01.30-02.00 pm: Rest and Lunch. 02:20 pm: Start Descend 04:40 pm: @ Base 05:50 pm: @ Naigoan Station Payment Details: To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 300/- Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: - Compulsory items: A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Sunday Lunch, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths. Non-compulsory items but helpful: Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 07:49 PM PDT

Short Info: Trek: Songiri Fort AKA Avlas. Date: 11th July 2015. Height: 2500 apx ft. Grade: Easy. Region: Palasdari / Karjat. Cost: Trek Cost: Rs 350/- per head. Registered Member: Rs 300/- per head. It includes B/F & T, Veg Lunch, & expertise charges etc… (Note: Non veg luch will be arranged but min 5 ppl should be there so per head Rs 60/- Extra will be charged) Cost does Not Included Insurance, karjat train return ticket & anything other than mentioned above. To be a Register Member of  VRangers CLICK HERE About: This fort situated near Palasdari village. Palasdari is a small village and having small railway station which is just before Karjat Railway station. This is a fort which is hardly frequented by trekkers. It has a water tank and remains of fort wall atop. The climb is simple but finding the routes can be a bit tricky. The top of this fort offers a good view of Palasdhari Lake,Karjat-Khopoli Railway line, Irshal fort, Morbe dam and Ulhas river. We get a beautiful glimpse of Borghat. Rajmachi, Dhak, Bhivgad and Prabalgad can be seen from the top. Meeting Point: @ Karjat Station: 08.00 am Please catch Karjat Fast Local with your return ticket from your respective destination: CST 06.10 am           Dadar 06.24 am         Kurla 06.31 am        Thane 06.50 am Dombivali 07.02 am        Kalyan 07.10 am         Neral 07.44 am        Karjat 08.00 am From Karjat station will catch Khopoli Train (08.15 am) for Palasdari staion Tentative schedule: 08.30 am: Will Reach palasdari station. 08.40 am: With an intro round will start trek. 09.20 am: Will reach to Navli. 12.00 pm: Reach top & Explore surrounding. 01.20 pm: Start Descend. 02.30 pm: Lunch at base & Move to Palasdari. 04.30 pm: Back to Palasdari station. Payment : On The Spot. Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: - Compulsory items: A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Tor... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 02:20 PM PDT

Dear All Adventure Lovers,   We at SMALL-STEPS Group, glad to invites you ALL for every trekkers Dream Monsoon Trek TO IRSHALGAD Fort ON 12th July 2015 (Sunday)   Little info about The Fort : Name :  IRSHALGAD Fort Type: Hill FortHeight: 3700 FT above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyBase Village: Chauk-Irshalwadi      IRSHALGAD: Irshalgad is situated in the Karjat Region. Other forts in this region include Prabalgad, Kalawantin and Malanggad . Actually Irshal is not a fort but it's a pinnacle. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666.This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time.   Irshal is the next-door neighbour to Prabalgad. As mentioned above, Irshal is a pinnacle. There is a water tank on the route from the Irshal plateau to the peak. From there, we reach the needle hole near the top through a simple rock-climbing route. Proceeding little ahead, we see a water tank to the left and a cave to the right. This water is suitable for drinking. The route, which climbs up from near the needle hole goes to the top of the pinnacle. To reach the top of the pinnacle, it is essential to have artificial rock climbing equipment (we are not going to climb top). From the top we can see the forts of Prabalgad, Matheran, Chanderi, Malanggad, Karnala and Manikgad. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:   Meeting Point:Panvel Station @7.30am 7.45 am: Start from Panvel Station by Bus 8.30 am   :   Start Trek 9.00 pm  : Breakfast 11.30 pm : Base Village 12.30 pm: Reach top , Tifin Sharing & Explore the Fort2.30 pm : Start Descending 5.00 pm :Reach back to Base Village Evening Tea6.00 pm :Reach to Panvel Station COST:For All peoples Rs.600/- per head Cost Includes: Transportation cost (Panvel to Panvel by Private Bus)    FOOD: Morning Breakfast + Tea + Evening Tea Excludes: -(Any other personal expenses other than above) (Kindly carry packed lunch for the Day)  Things to carry:- ... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 12:00 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for One day Trek to Matheran descend via Garbett Plateau on 18th July 2015 Matheran has garnered a reputation of one of the most favourite hill-stations around Mumbai for some reasons. The bountiful rains, good greenery and waterfalls around. Garbett Plateau is located in the south - west direction of Matheran, offering a 360 degree view of one of our all time favourite hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau.Climate here is very cool with some breath taking views.   Some Information about the Place : Type: Hill FortHeight: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: MediumDistrict: RaigadRange: MatheranBase Village: Diksal Trek Lead: Amit BhadouriaMeeting at : 6:00 am at Dadar Central Station (Platform 4). or 8:00 am Bhivpuri Station. Train TimingCST - Karjat Fast LocalCST – 06:10 amByculla – 06:18 amDadar – 06:24 amKurla – 06:31 amGhatkopar – 6:35 amThane – 6:50 amDombivali – 7:02 amKalyan – 7:10 amBhivpuri 07:51 am If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train. People may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from CST side) 08.00 Hrs: Breakfast09:00 Hrs: Ascend11:30 Hrs: @ Garbett Plateau12:30 Hrs: Garbett Point12:30-13:30 Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch14:30 Hrs: Dasturi Naka17:00 Hrs: Neral stationWe'll reach Mumbai by 19.00 Hrs(Tentative). Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast Tea, Taxi from Matheran to Neral Station, Evening snacks & tea, Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any ( Kindly carry lunch for the Day ) For Registration call us:Nishant Sheth : 8879418581Amit Bhadouria :981929... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 11:51 AM PDT

Tour Itinerary: ▪Day 1 (05-Aug-2015): Arrival at Srinagar Reach Srinagar by flight. Drop to Hotel in Srinagar. Overnight stay in hotel at Srinagar. ▪Day 2 (06-Aug-2015): Srinagar to Kargil We proceed to Kargil. Enroute visit to Sonmarg. Overnight Stay at Kargil ▪Day 3 (07-Aug-2015): Kargil to Leh Enroute visit Mulbek Chamba, Lamayuru Monastery, Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Hall of Fame. Overnight Stay in Leh. ▪Day 4 (08-Aug-2015): Leh Local Sightseeing Visit to Shey Palace, Thiksay Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace. Overnight Stay in Leh. ▪Day 5 (09-Aug-2015): Leh to Nubra Valley Enroute visit Diskit Monastery, Hundar Village, Sand Dunes and Sumur Monastery. Overnight Stay in Diskit Town ▪Day 6 (10-Aug-2015): Nubra Valley to Leh After sightseeing in Nubra Valley, We proceed to Leh. Enroute visit to Khardung La Pass which is world's highest motorable road. Overnight Stay in Leh. ▪Day 7 (11-Aug-2015): Pangong Tso Visit to Pangong lake. Overnight Stay Pangong Lake. ▪Day 8 (12-Aug-2015): Pangong Tso to Leh After delightful stay at Pangong Lake, we come back to Leh. ▪Day 9 (13-Aug-2015): Leh to Sarchu. Overnight Stay at Sarchu. ▪Day 10 (14-Aug-2015): Sarchu to Manali. Overnight stay at Manali. ▪Day 11 (15-Aug-2015): Manali to Chandigarh / Delhi Tour responsibility over. People can travel to Chandigarh or Delhi Overnight as per their preference (Cost not included in tour cost). ▪Day 12 (16-Aug-2015): Chandigarh / Delhi to Aamchi Mumbai We come back home with lifetime memories to cherish.  Cost: Rs. 26,000/- per person  v  Inclusions: ▪Meals: 3 Meals a Day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with set menu). Lunch excluded on Day 1,11,12. ▪Travel: All transportation is included by comfortable Non Ac vehicle as per tour itinerary. ▪Accommodation: Accommodation in convenient hotels on Triple Sharing Basis. Twin sharing on demand will be charged extra subject to availability.  v  Exclusions: ▪Airfares: Flight costs are not in... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 10:24 AM PDT

Yatri Sahyadri has organized a trek to Bhimashankar via Ladder route on 19th July, 2015 (Starting 18th Night). Some basic information about the trek is as follows. Some Information about the fort:   Bhimashankar.Type:               Hill Height -           3500 Feet above MSL (Approximately) Grade -            Medium Region -          Pune Base Village - Khandas. Bhimashankar-  Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills. The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle. The Maharashtra Government has also declared it a Sanctuary. The sanctuary is small (only about 100 sq. km's), but it is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc. The sanctuary is famous as the home of a highly endangered subspecies of the Indian Giant Squirrel – Shekharu (Ratufa indica elphistoni), which is also the state animal of Maharashtra.ShivaTemple . The temple of Bhimashankar is around 1200 – 1400 years old and is built on the Hemad Panthi style. There are very beautiful sculptures and paintings on the roof and pillars of the temple. At the front of the temple hangs a huge metal bell cast in 1729. There is also a 15-20 feet high "Deepmala" or lamppost in the outer corridor of the temple. There is also an inscription on stone on this lamppost. It is to be noted that the original name of the river Chandrabhaga at Pandharpur is Bhima. This BhimaRiver originates at Bhimashankar. Gupt Bhimashankar . There is a water stream route going down from the left of the Ram temple. Taking that route, we enter a thick jungle. We reach a temple around 25 minutes through this route. A route going toward the waterfall, left of this temple, leads to the "water sculpted""Shiva Linga" under this waterfall. This is called the Gupt Bhimashankar. There is a huge waterfall at this place. Nagphani . We reach ... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 06:17 AM PDT

Dear Rangers, We at Wild Rangers glad to invite you all for one day trek to Matheran via Garbett Point on 19 July 2015. Matheran is one of favorite hill station around Mumbai-Pune. It's located at an elevation of 800 meters on sahyadri range. Surrounded with dense forest, greenery & some waterfalls makes Matheran perefect weekend getaway place for travelers. Garbett Point offers 360 degree view of surrounding hill stations. Journey Details Sunday, 19 July 2015 Gathering at Bhivpuri station at 08:30 Hrs Participants can catch CST-Karjat fast local train to reach Bhivpuri, which is schedule at 06:50 Hrs from CST Station.  Participants can catch this train from their nearest stations following are the timings. CST 06:50 | DADAR 07:03 |Ghatkopar 07:14 |Thane 07:30 |Kalyan 07:49 Get Down at Bhivpuri Road station. After having breakfast we will proceed towards Garbett plateau, Explore Garbett Point,Relax & Enjoy Greenery and scenic of hill stations. Have lunch & move to Dasturi naka. Catch local transport from dasturi naka to reach Neral. Catch Local train to CST, we will back in Mumbai by 20:00 Hrs (Subjective) Things to be carried:  A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs)Lunch For Day (Must)Camera, Cell Phone, Mug (Optional) Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments  Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Medicine those if you require usually (Optional) Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes, A haversack to put all these things Trek Fee: - 450 Rs Includes Breakfast, Local transport from dasturi naka to Neral, Evening Refreshment & expertise. Trek Leader Hemant Registration and Payment Details: For Registration one needs to call and SMS us Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact and transfer advance payment of INR 450 in the account details mentioned below.Account Details:A/C Name :- Mayur PhadaleA/C Number:- 643801505651IFSC Code :- ICI... Read more

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 03:14 AM PDT

Dear trekkers and Routine breakers, Get ready to explore the mountains, to enjoy bathing in natural water along with pleasing breeze and panorama of Sahyadri ranges. Let's gear up to join 'Outdoor Adventure' on yet another, most awaited trek of the Monsoon season -- "Kalsubai -'The king of Treks'- The highest peak of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra." in the Igatpuri region on 12th July 2015.   More about the destination: Peak Height : 5420 ft. (1,646 mtrs.)Type : Hill fortsGrade : Medium   At the summit there is a small temple of Devi Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.Geographically this place is located above the Kasara ghats on the Mumbai-Nasik highway.Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, ladders and steps are made too at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top which is made on in the remembrance of Devi Kalsubai. For More Pics Visit :  https://www.facebook.com/kunal.bele.9/media_set?set=a.10150242839470066.481221.790595065&type=3   Friends, It's a one day trek but just to enjoy more we'll start traveling in night of 11th  so we can start trekking early in the morning.(The travelling distance is 190km from Mumbai one way.)We are going to travel by private bus, which will pick us up on different locations starting from Borivali to Kalyan.We will start traveling on Saturday 11th July at 10.00pm from Borivali and accordingly all the pick ups will be done. Travel route. Borivali- Chamunda Circle     10.00 pmAndheri ... Read more