Mumbai Hikers Community 08.07.2015

Posted: 08 Jul 2015 01:17 AM PDT

Its Monsoons and we at Team Mapping Journeys take Travellers to Kolad Every weekend. White Water Rafting is one of the best adventures one can experience, without prior experience. The waters cant get more adventures from here. And what more is needed, if the waters are dam controlled, which just makes sure about the safety of the participant while Rafting. The River Kundalika offers you a strech of 14 kms of exciting rapids. Safety is further taken care with Life jackets and safety helmets. So even non swimmers can join the event. About the Activity:Total Distance: 12 kmsDuration: 2hrs to 2.5 hrs(Depending on the speed of the water)Rapids: Total 10 rapidsInternational Grading : IV + CategoryActivity type: AdventurousGrade: MediumEndurance level: MediumItenary: 04:45 am: Meeting Point - Pritam Dhaba, Dadar stn(e) Start from Mumbai by our private bus.Pick up Points:1.Chembur Yogi Hotel2.Vashi under main bridge3.Kalamboli Mac D. 08:00 am : Travel till Kolad and reach the rafting site (Breakfast in the bus.) 11:00 am : Completion of River rafting. 11:30 am : Reach back to hotel and freshen up. 12:00 am : Lunch. 01:30 pm : Leave for mumbai. 07:00 pm : Reach Mumbai tentatively.Cost Rs 2300/- per head (For 30 people and above)Cost Rs 2400/- per head (For less than 30 people) Minimum Number of people required : 10Inclusions: - Travelling from Dadar to Dadar, - Rafting (12 km) - Lunch:Veg Food With One Non Veg Dish) - Evening TeaNote : Please reach the starting point on time otherwise our reserved slots will get wasted at kolad on reaching late.Exclusions: -Travel till Dadar station. -Personal expenses -Insurance of any kind -Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses -Any item not covered under "inclusions"All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration. For confirmation of the seat, full amount needs to be deposited prio... Read more

Posted: 08 Jul 2015 01:10 AM PDT

Sussat…Rebel On Wheels Shrinagar – Leh –Manali – Chandigah- Mumbai Itinerary: Day Date Day Details Night stay 1 7/8/2015 Friday Arrival at Srinagar Shrinagar - Hotel 2 8/8/2015 Saturday Shrinagar –Kargil Kargil - Hotel 3 9/8/2015 Sunday Kargil - Alchi or Likir Alchi / Likir - Hotel 4 10/8/2015 Monday Alchi – Leh Leh- Hotel 5 11/8/2015 Tuesday Local sightseeing at Leh Full Day Leh- Hotel 6 12/8/2015 Wednesday Leh –  Hunder Deskit / Hunder - Hotel 7 13/8/2015 Thursday Hunder – Leh Leh- Hotel 8 14/8/2015 Friday Leh - Chang La – Pangong Pangong - Tents 9 15/8/2015 Saturday Pangong – Chang La - Leh Leh- Hotel 10 16/8/2015 Sunday Leh – Tso Moriri Tso Moriri - Tents 11 17/8/2015 Monday Tso Moriri Lake – Keylong Keylong - Hotel 12 18/8/2015 Tuesday Keylong – Manali Manali - Hotel 13 19/8/2015 Wednesday Manali – Chandigarh - Mumbai   Total Cost of Tour – Rs. 37,000/- per person (From Srinagar to Chandigarh) Shrinagar to Manali transportation in Private Vehicles Cost of the Tour (Bike) – Rs. 30,000/- per person (Ex. Shrinagar) (Transportation up to Shrinagar and Fuel expenses for entire tour to be borne by Bikers) Cost Include – Shrinagar to Manali transportation in Private Vehicles. Accommodation in Hotels & Deluxe Tents (On twin/Tripple sharing basis), Tea, Breakfast, all Meals during Tour, Inner line permit charges, Manali – Chandigad /Delhi Volvo bus Cost Exclude –Camera Charges, Soft Drinks, Packaged Drinking Water, Personal Expenses, Shrinagar & Manali local Sightseeing, and Any other expenses not mentioned above Booking Charges: Rs. 20,000/- at the time of Booking, Balance within 1 Month. For Air or Train Bookings - We will book your tickets through reputed & Government Recognized Agents on your behalf. For More Details - Contact: Vinay Kulkarni: 9969062604   Ashutosh Salvekar: 9869382703 Visit our Website: www.sussat.c... Read more

Posted: 08 Jul 2015 12:27 AM PDT

Hallo Friends, "FEEL THE ADVENTURE" Welcome to the family of Mumbai Outdoors, we invite you for Mumbai Outdoors White Water Rafting at Kolad on 12th July, 2015 Activity: Rafting Rafting Distance: about 12kms Rafting Duration: 2-2.5 Hrs (May vary according to speed of water) Rapid grades: Total 10 rapids of grade II and III Cost:-2400 /- White Water Rafting is one of the best adventures one can experience, without prior experience. River Rafting on Kundalika started a few years ago and Kolad is now only rafting facility in India to be operational all round the year. White Water Rafting in Kundalika Kolad is controlled by the release of the Dam on the Kundalika River. The itinerary for the event is as follow : Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) Pick up Points: Chembur, Vashi. 05:00 Hrs Departs towards Kolad from Dadar (Breakfast in the bus) 08:00 Hrs Arrive at the rafting start point. Briefing for Rafting on arrival at the start point 09:00 Hrs Rafting begins 13:30 Hrs Break for Lunch (At Pooja Farms) 15:00 Hrs Kayaking, River crossing & Zipline (on your own) 17:00 Hrs Proceed back to Mumbai Plz do sms your name and email_id if call not received Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry: 1. A bottle of water 2. Towel, a napkin 3. Extra Pair of clothes (T-shirts, Shorts / tights for rafting ) 4. Swimming trunks / Costumes 5. Footwear (preferably floaters for rafting) 6. Hat / Cap 7. Sun Glass / spectacle retainers 8. Personal First Aid Kit 9. And most important: A sense of adventure NOTES: Pregnant ladies, heart patients and people with severe asthma are not allowed to raft. It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. The charges for the event are INR 2400/- per head, which includes travelling from Dadar to Dadar by non ac Vehicle, breakfast, Lunch (Veg / non-Veg /Jain - Buffet style), Equipment and expertise charg... Read more

Posted: 07 Jul 2015 10:53 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for MumbaiRangers Monsoon Trek to Ratangad on 19 July 2015 (Leaving 18 July saturday Night) Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. Route Mumbai – Kasara – Igatpuri – Bhandardhara – Ratanwadi Pravara river orginates in Ratangad. The local legend has it that Agatya rishi meditated and performed penance in Ratangad. At that place two drops of 'Amrut' was dropped and water started flowing out from Ratangad continuously resulting in the river Pravara hence the name 'Amrutvahini' Ratangad a 400 year old fort at a height of 4250ft is, as per folklore also one of the favourite forts of Shivaji Maharaj. The Wilson dam and Arthur lake, Kalsubai Peak,The Amruteshwar temple and the Randha Falls – the region in the Sahyadris sorrounding Ratangad is truely a little paradise, a secret well kept, and Ratangad true to its name is like a jewel in its majestic crown. Ratangad is really a fortification within Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra, Indian, looking over the actual location associated with Bhandardara, among the earliest synthetic catchment region. The actual fortification is all about 2150 years of age. Ratangad features a organic stone top having a hole inside it at the very top which is sometimes called 'Nedhe' or even 'Eye from the Needle'.Some information about the place: Type: Hill FortGrade: MediumEndurance level: MediumHeight: 4255 ft.Base Village: Ratanwadi CST : 10:50 PMByculla : 10:57 PM.Dadar : 11:05 PMKurla : 11:13 PMGhatkopar : 11:18 PMMulund : 11:30 PMThane : 11:34 PMDombivali :- 11:57 PMKalyan :- 00:07 AMKasara :- 01:18 AM.(If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.) Reach Base Village by 04:30amBreakfast at the base villageIntroduction RoundFresh up and start the ascend at 06:00amReach Top by 9:30am, Explore the FortHave Lunch (self carried)Start Descending by 12 oclockReach Base Village by 02:30pmEvening snacks at base village.Start our Return ... Read more

Posted: 07 Jul 2015 10:48 PM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for MumbaiRangers Monsoon One day Trek To Lohagad Fort & Lohagad Boat Club on 19 July 2015. Little info about the fortType: Hill FortHeight: 3400 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy- mediumRange: LonavalBase Village: Malavali Lohagad fort is a formidable fort near Pune. Lohagad makes an ideal trekking destination for trekkers from Pune and Mumbai because of its accessibility, ease of the trek and lush green surroundings. Lohagad at 3400 ft is a wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village Lohagadwadi. Lohagad divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna. The view is stunning with a signature 'vinchu Kata' (Scorpio Tail) shaped fort Lohagad has a long & stirring history. It was ruled by many dynasties right from Satavahans, Chalukyas, Nizamshahi, Mughals to the Great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort in 1648 right after conquering Torna. Netaji Palkar was given the responsibility of looking after the fort. Lakshmi Kothi was used to store the treasure raided from Surat. In the treaty of Purandar 1665, Lohagad was lost to Aurangzeb, under Mirzaraje Jaysingh. Shivaji Maharaj Recaptured this fort in 1670. Aurangzeb recaptured it after Shivaji Maharaj's death in 1700 and after the Peshwas it finally went in hands of Colonel power. Meeting Point : Sunday Morning panvel station 7:25am For convinence Train timings are given below : Cst – panvel slow local cst – 06:08vadala – 06:26kurla – 06:36mankhurd – 06:47vashi – 06:55Nerul – 07:04Cbd belapur – 07:10Kharghar – 07:14panvel – 07:25 Thane – panvel Thane – 06:20Nerul – 06:51Belapur – 06:58panvel – 07:13 Assemble near ticket counter which is near 1 no platform.Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.Reach Base Village by 9:00amBreakfast at Base villageStart our trek by 10:00amReach the Top, Lunch, Explore and DescendReach the base till 03:00pmEvening Tea Snacks at Base villageReaching Mumbai by 8.00pm tentatively... Read more

Posted: 07 Jul 2015 12:10 PM PDT

Hi friends.Aquarius Peak Adventure invites you for an Thrilling Bekare Waterfall Rappelling.Date: 11, July 2015, Satuday.Location: Bekare ,Bhivpuri Height: Approx 110 feetEvent Cost -800 /-Website link :- www.aquariusoutbound.comThe tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below: Please Check Train TimeTrain 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 s... Read more

Posted: 07 Jul 2015 10:37 AM PDT

Lohagad (Marathi: लोहगड, iron fort) is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal empire. Travel by private transport.Pick up points to be informed by FridayCost of the trek: Rs 700-800Last day of registration:Friday 10th July Trek Leader: Swapnil Itinerary:Sunday 12th July6.00 am- Pick up 9.00 am- Reach base11.30 am- Reach top11.30-12.30 pm- Explore top12.30-1.00 pm- Lunch3.00 pm- Reach base6.00 pm- Reach Mumbai Timing may vary on various conditions Things To be Carried Along with: ● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has hands free while walking. ● Towel/Napkins,Extra pair of clothes.● Good footwear.(with grip,preferably Shoes)● Torch (Compulsory).● Some ready to eat food. ● Water bottle 2 Litres. ● Polythene bag for your garbage. (No plastic littering on the way or in mountains)● Medicine those if you require usually. ● 2-3 bunch of News-papers. * Drinking alcohol and smoking strictly not allowed.* Please avoid wearing jeans which could trouble you while climbing, Prefer track pants.* We do take utmost care of every member of the group during the event,but still each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.* The leader's decision will be final and binding on all.Please register onhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z3TS8HJlbL0vh5a5BkgSatvzScNjAWpfI-uhmlwE3Ac/viewform Kavinaya ​-9167298308Swapnil - 9769345484

Posted: 07 Jul 2015 09:29 AM PDT

Dear Friends,   Nisarga Bhraman invites you to one day monsoon trek to Karnala fort on Sunday 12th July 2015.   Information about Karnala fort: Type: Hill Fort Height: 1538 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Easy Situated on Mumbai–Goa National Highway, about 13 kms from Panvel, Karnala Fort can be easily identified from its 'Thums Up' shape pinnacle. The area around Karnala is covered with a thick forest and is declared as a Bird Sanctuary which is home to 150 species of resident birds and 37 species of migratory birds. It takes approximate one hour from base to reach the first entrance of the fort. The fort have very good fortification structure, many remains of settlements, storage buildings and a temple of Shiva and Karnai Mata. Caves and water cisterns are carved in the rock. The pinnacle on the fort is a citadel and to reach the top, one needs to use rock climbing technique. Manikgad, Sankshi, Prabalgad, Irshalgad etc. and Matheran can be seen from the top of the fort.Itinerary-Sunday 12th July:- Meeting point: Panvel ST depot @ 7:30 morning Breakfast & Tea Travel to Karnala Bird Sanctuary by Tum-tum (~30 mins) Round of Introduction, Rules & Regulations Start the hike to Karnala Fort by 9:30 am Hike to the fort & Explore the area (~2 Hr) Lunch on top & Rest Start descend by 2:00 pm Start travel towards Panvel by 4:00 pm Reach Panvel by 5:00 pm (Tentative) Cost of the trek would be Rs. 300/- only.The cost includes -* Travel by Tum-tum from Panvel to Panvel* Breakfast, & evening tea* Forest entry fee* Guide/ NB chargesCost Excludes- Lunch for the day- Personal Expenses- Any kind of Insurance- Personal Car Parking- Camera Fee (Rs 100)For more details, and registration, contact - 9167966042 / 9869509488Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual - • A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek• At least 2 Liters of water• Extra set of clothes, T... Read more