Mumbai Hikers Community 10.07.2015

Posted: 10 Jul 2015 12:56 AM PDT

hiiii all adventure n trek lovers, wanna get rid of with your day to day boaring life....! pack ur sack n get ready..come with us and enjoy GREAT adventure.. Nomad Hikers one day trek to mahuli 12th july 2015(sunday) with mansson speacil offer Brief Info about Mahuli fort : - Height: 2,815 feetGrade: MediumTime: ~ 2 hrs from Mahuli, Base VillageLocation / District : Asangaon, Thane District Cost : 250/- per head Charges including : morning breakfast & tea, travelling from asangaon to asangaon and all expertise charges including. About Mahuli Fort: The creator of this fort is unknown. In 1485 this place came under rule of Malik Ahmed who was the founder of Nijamshahi. When Shahaji Raje became the secretary of Nijamshahi, Adilshahi and Mughals of Delhi together tried to end Nijamshahi. In the year 1635-36, in difficult circumstances Shahaji Raje transferred himself with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli. Khan Jaman, son of Mahabat Khan beleaguered this fort. Shahaji Raje asked for help to Portuguese. They refused and Shahaji Raje surrendered himself. Shivaji took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivrai. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. The Moghal sardar Manohardas Gaud was the in charge of this fort. He did much construction on the fort. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed. Thousand of Marathas were killed by Moghals. It was a bad blow to Marathas. Even after this victory, Manohardas Gaud, the chief of the fort gave up his position and a new chief Alveerdi Beg was appointed. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part of Swarajya. Mahuli Fort At 2815 ft, this is a popular trekking destination and a paradise for rock-climbers because of many nearby pinnacles with interesting names like Vazir, Vishnu, etc, given by the local trekking and climbing fraternity. This mountain complex i... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 09:16 PM PDT

Monsoon Camping on July 18th and 19th @ Krishna River Camp – Wai  Venue : Krishna River Camp - website krishnarivercamp.com also check us out on  FB  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097523333608195/  Rs.2000 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Activities, Over night stay, Evening Snacks, Dinner & Break Fast. 12pm check in at Campsite  - Allocation of tents  1pm Lunch   2-4pm – Swim in the river with life jackets, bamboo raft building and riding,  Hobby Fishing with Japanese fishing rods 4-6.00pm – Enjoy the water falls ( 5 mins walk from the base)  Hands on Archery , Air Rifle  6.30- Evening Tea snacks 7.30-8.30- DIY Barbecue  9pm- Dinner 10.00pm- Campfire  10.30pm Lights off-  Next day  8.00-8.30 Break Fast - Upma/ Pohe Tea 8.30-9.30 Bullock Cart ride  Contact Milan Wadkar @ 9819833345 for bookings or email us at milan@krishnarivercamp.com   Campers have to travel on their own to Wai with their own vehicle  Wai is 250kms from Mumbai and 90kms from  Pune  Post check out options  Take a local wai tour - Picturesque Balkavdi Dam, Dhom Dam, Dholya Ganpati Temple, Menavli Ghat, Nana Phadnavis Wada and Narsinha Temple   Go trekking to near by options such as Kamalgad,  Kates Point Mahableshwar.  Take a Panchgani & Mahableshwar Tour.... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 11:04 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for MumbaiRangers Monsoon One day Trek To Sondai Fort on 19 July 2015. Little Info About The FortType : Hill fortsFort Range : MatheranDistrict : RaigadGrade : MediumBase Village : SondewadiTrek Leader : Veda agarwal Sondai Fort:Sondai is not popular or unknown fort, stands approx 6kms of Karjat overlooking the Karjat-Chauk highway and offers a beautiful view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Songiri forts and Matheran mountain range. This was used as watch tower. The base village of Sondewadi stands on a considerable height. There are 2 water cisterns on machi (at the base of the pinnacle) and steps are carved out of rocks to go on the topmost point where an idol of Sondai Devi stands. Two more water cisterns are on the way and has potable water. Two missing steps in the rock makes one to climb a small patch of 15 feet but proper hand holds and foot steps are available and that makes it easy even in monsoon. Wavarle is another village from where a bit difficult approach to the fort passes through the dense forest. Overall it's an ideal one day hike for new comers in the trekking field. Meeting Point For Mumbai People :We will be starting with the CST - Karjat Fast Local (Time table given below)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) Meeting point For Pune people :Karjat Station at 8.15 am at west side ticket counter. We will proceed to the base village by private vehicle.Reach Base Village by 9.00am , Breakfast & Tea at base village.Start the trek by 10.00 am.Reach the top by 12.30 pmLunch , Fort exploration and Start descending by 2pm.Reach Base Village by 4pmEvening refreshments.Reach back to Karjat by 5.00 pm.We will be returning to Mumbai by 7pm-8pm tentatively. Meeting point Karjat station or In Train Train TimingCST - Karjat Fast LocalCST - 06:16 amByculla - 06:23 amDadar - 06:30 amKurla - 06:37 amGhatkopar ... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 10:17 AM PDT

A pleasant surprise away from Mumbai's concrete jungle Let us visit one of the stress-free and closet trekking spot, which offers an excellent opportunity to experience a different day for the season.Tungareshwar Wild Life Sanctuary is a part of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park but lies in the mainland. The ecosystem is more deciduous forests with some evergreen patches and forms a corridor for the animals between SGNP and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is crowded and polluted because of the pilgrimages traffic to the Tungareshwar temple inside. But most of the parts of this forest are left untouched by these people. Tungareshwar is at an altitude of about 2177 feet, one of the mountain plateaus in Vasai. The starting point is the highway junction, which is about a kilometer from the base at the base there is a forest check post from this point onward starts the actual trail of Tungareshwar. After about a 3 km hike and walking through two streams (Only in monsoon) you reach the temple... Visitors frequent the Sanctuary and by littering, they cause hazards for the fauna even the areas in the park not frequented are highly affected.SECR, we consider ourselves part of nature and we owe a lot to our mother nature So instead of just going for trek and increasing our carbon footprint, we will be collecting plastics and other non-biodegradable waste as a part of our cleanliness drive. We will try create awareness about the problems dangers we would have to face if pollution and littering is not stopped. We also request the locals/Pilgrims/Visitors to take care and not to throw rubbish especially plastic s on roads but to collect them and dispose it in proper place. Plastic thrown around is eaten by animals harming them and also pollutes the local environment The registration fees is Rs. 50 (exclude everything) The acknowledgement certificate of participation will be provided later. (Cost on actual basis, u buys your own train return ticket to Vasai and other trav... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 10:08 AM PDT

फायर ट्रेकर्स क्लब - मुंबई आयोजित "भ्रमंती किल्ले रतनगड"दिनांक -25 july 2015 रात्री 11 वा ते... 26 july 2015 रात्री 8 वा. सहभाग मूल्य - 900 रुपये प्रति व्यक्ति ( खासगी बस ने दादर ते रतनवाडी परतीचा प्रवास , रविवार सकाळचा चहा नाश्ता,दुपारचे जेवण,संध्याकाळचा चहा) गडाची समुद्रसपाटीपासून उंची - ४२५५ फुट. वाट- भंदारादारा-रतनावाडी-रतनगड. जाण्याचा कालावधि -गडावर जाण्यासाठी रतन वाडी पासून अंदाजे ३ तास लागतात. गडावर रहाण्याच्या सोईसाठी दोन गुहा असून पाण्याची उपलब्धता आहे. गडावरील गुहान्मधे अंदाजे ३० ते ३५ लोक रहू शकतात. पुरेशी शिधा-सामुग्री घेउन गेल्यास मुक्कामाची सोय आहे. पाण्याची उपलब्धता असणारी ठिकाणे-१ - वाघ तळेे (जातानाच्या वाटेवर.)२ - राणीच्या बुरुजा शेजारील टाके.३ - गडाच्या पठिमगिल अंधार कोठी.. गडावरील प्रेक्षनीय ठिकाणे -१ - गणेश दरवाजा.२ - रत्ना देवीची गुहा. (मंदीर)३ - मुक्कामाची गुहा.४ - प्रमुख दरवाजा. (यावर देवादिकांची शिल्पे पहावयास मिळतात)५ - इमारतींचे जोते. (गडावर वास्तव्याला असलेल्या जुन्या भग्न इमारतींचे अवशेष)६ - कडेलोट पॉइंट.७ - राणीचा हुडा (भग्न बुरुज)८ - प्रवरेचे उगमस्थान.९ - मोर्च्याची ठिकाणे आणि बुरुज.१० - अंधार कोठी व त्यातील पाण्याचे तले. (यातील पाणी हे अतिशय मधुर असून पिण्यास योग्य आहे )११ - नेढ़ (गडावरील अत्युच्य ठिकाण, खडकाला असलेले आरपार भगदाड.)१2- कल्याण दरवाजा. (यालाच सामरद,कोकण किंवा त्रिम्बक दरवाजा असेही म्हणतात.) १3- ग्रेट व्ह्यु ऑफ़ सह्याद्री.. रतन वाडी मधील प्रेक्षणीय-१4 - अमृतेश्वर मंदीर. (हेमाडपंथी बांधनी व अप्रतिम कोरिवाकम)१5- अम्रुतेश्वराची पुष्कर्णी.१6 - भंडारदारा धरणाचा सुंदर जलाशय. अधिक माहिती साठी संपर्कउमेश सिंगासने-9920081001अमित पवार - 9167147273रोशन जाधव - 9769685353निलेश मांडरे - 9167317724 Forward To ALL TREK LOVERS .. ..... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 06:51 AM PDT

Dear Friends we at Mumbai Rangers Invite you all for Bike Ride To Tamhinighat on 19 July 2015 Ride and cruise on the curves of Tamhinighat in monsoon.Monsoon Is the Best Time to Experience Tamhinighat and Its Beauty. Information About the ride:Type: Bike RideGrade: Medium (as it might Rain)Route: Panvel - Pen - Kolad - Tamhini and back...Total Distance: 280 Kms app.Trek leader: Deepak Rao Itinerary: Meeting Point : Kalamboli McDonald @ 6.30 am on 19 July 2015 Ride to wadkal naka till 8.00 amPune People can join us here.Have Breakfast Near Wadkal naka and Ride further till Tamhini Ghats Enjoy nature, and photographyRide back To Mumbai around 8.30pm. Mumbai Rangers Bike ride is on Actual basis Which means Expenses will be divided among all the participants including leaders and co leaders by theend of the ride. Expertise charges will INR 200 for the Ride.Expected expenses which are on actuals will be INR 800 for the event per person.(Includes Breakfast Tea Lunch, Evening tea snacks) Petrol and Maintainence cost is settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him/her. In case, of a single rider, the petrol and maintenancecharges has to be paid by rider alone. (Mumbai Rangers will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the petrol expenses,this depends on availability of such willing participants.)For Registrations call Mumbai Rangers: Amit Bhadouria: 9819299164. Registration accepted only through phone call.Important things to be carried :Identity proof.Legal papers of bike.HelmetJacketMedicines, Camera (optional). Important Points to keep in mind1 The leader's decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.2 Participants or Members are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.3 Please do not wear any jewellry.4 Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, "Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.... Read more

Posted: 09 Jul 2015 03:37 AM PDT

Dear Rangers, We at Wild Rangers Glad to invite you for Trek to Capital of Swarajya –Raigad Fort on  25 - 26 July  2015. (Overnight Journey By Private Vehicle)About Fort :- Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India. The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1400–1450 steps leading to the fort, though today a rope-way exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. - Source (WIKI) Journey Details  Saturaday, 25 July 2015 Gathering at Dadar railway stn near Swami Narayan Mandir at 23:00 Hrs Leave for Raigad Sunday, 26 July 2015  Reach Base Village Have Breakfast & Start our Trek. Explore fort, Have Lunch & Start Descending to Base village. Start return journey to Mumbai by 17:00 Hrs and reach Mumbai by 22:00 Hrs (Subjective)Things to Carry A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs), Torch with Extra Battery (Optional) 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 :- 900 Rs (Includes Dadar to Dadar Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Breakfast and Evening Refreshments)Trek Leader -RoshanRegistration & Payment Details 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 payment of INR 900.00 in the account details mentioned below. Or mail us wildrangersindia@gmail.com   Account Details: A/C Na... Read more