Mumbai Hikers Community 11.07.2015

Posted: 10 Jul 2015 10:24 PM PDT

WILD TREK ADVENTURE CLUB, " are glad to invite you all for Thrilling Trek To Bhimashankar Ascend Via Shidi & Descend Via Ganesh Ghat On 11 & 12th July 2015. District:Raigad Height:3300 ft Grade:Medium Endurance :Hard INFO: 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 Temple : 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. In the outer corridor of the temple we can see a sculpture of the god seated on a throne accompanied by his pallbearers holding an umbrella over his head. 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 Bhima River originates at Bhimashankar. Ways To Reach : To reach Bhimashankar, you have to reach Karjat from Mumbai. Those from Pune can reach Karjat either from Swargate or by train. The base village Khandas is around 34 km from Karjat. One can reach Khandas by either the S.T. Bus or the jeeps / rickshaws that ply in this route. The most frequented routes to Bhimashankar from Khandas are the Shidi Ghat and Ganesh Ghat. Ganesh Ghat : There is a bridge around 2 km from Khandas. The track going to the right from this bridge is the Ganesh Ghat route. This is the easiest route to Bhimashankar. Along this route one reaches a Ganesh temple within an hour of trekking. The route ahead consumes more time and takes 3 more hours to reach the top. Shidi Ghat : The route going to the left from the bridge goes to the village. The route to the left of the well ... Read more

Posted: 10 Jul 2015 10:06 PM PDT

After 6 batches (195 participants) In Last Season WILD TREK ADVENTURE CLUB glad to invite you all for New season "DUDHIWARE WATERFALL RAPPELLING Batch 7 On 12th July 2015 Rappelling & Trekking are two different aspects of adventure.Rappelling is technique in which we descend down the rock cliffs using rope and other mountaineering equipments with 100 % safety.So Here We Are Welcome You For Real Thrill And Fun At Dudhiware Waterfall Rappelling. Rappelling At Dudhiware Waterfall (145 ft APPROX): Schedule: Sunday 12th July 2015 Pune Members Meeting point at Shivajnagar In Front Of Maharshtra Bank------7.00 am (sharp) Reach Dudhiware (9.00 am) Mumbai Members Pickup At Khopoli Stn 10.30am To reach Khopoli, mumbaikars please board below timings CST-Khopoli train from your respective stn. CST : 7:50 AM DADAR : 8:03 AM THANE : 8:29 AM KALYAN : 8:50 AM KHOPOLI : 10:08 AM REACH DUDHIWARE 11.30PM (MUMBAI MEMBERS) Breakfast ,Introduction , DO'S & DONT'S Move to Rappelling base Instructions & Principles OF Rappelling Short Lesson From Certified Mountaineers Start Rappelling one by one LUNCH Resume Rappelling session Wind up & equipment Collection Move to lonavala/Pune by Private travels Reach Khopoli Stn 7.30 pm Reach Pune 9.00 pm Contribution :900 /-INR  Includes Mumbai Members: Khopoli To Khopoli Travelling By Private Non AC Bus,Rappelling Charges ,1 Breakfast,1 Lunch .. ,Certified Expertise,First Aid Branded Equipment ,Changing Cabins & LOT OF ADVENTURE & THRILL ,FUN. PUNE: Pune To Pune Travelling By Private Non AC Bus,Rappelling Charges ,1 Breakfast,1 Lunch .. ,Certified Expertise,First Aid Branded Equipment ,Changing Cabins AND LOT OF ADVENTURE & THRILL ,FUN. FOR CONFIRMATION OF SEAT KINDLY MAKE PAYMENT TO FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: (MAX 50 seats ) ACNT NAME:WILD TREK ADVENTURE CLUB BANK NAME:ICICI ACNT NO:000501059780 Branch: BUND GARDEN PUNE IFSC CODE: ICIC0000005 ACNT TYPE:SAVING *****NOTE: LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION 11 July 2015 REGISTRATI... Read more

Posted: 10 Jul 2015 08:56 AM PDT

Trekगुरु : Thrilling Trek to Harihar & visit Trimbakeshwar mandir and pandav caves Date : * Batch 1 : 18 - 19 july 2015 * Batch 2 : 19 july 2015(18 july night) Height: 5400 feet / 1646 meters msl (aprx) Grade: Medium/Thrilling Time: Maximum 3 hrs from nirgudpada Location: Trimbakeshwar Cost: * Batch 1 : Aprx 1000-1100 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 100rs trekगुरु charges * Batch 2 : Aprx 600-700 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 100rs trekगुरु charges Contact: pravin 9821318848/9821465256 ---------- Dear Trekkers, We at Trekगुरु are glad to invite you all for Thrilling Trek To Harihar & visit Trimbakeshwar mandir and pandav caves. ----------- Harihar Fort - Located in the Igatpuri region of the Sahyadris, it lies at an altitude of about 3500 ft. above sea level. This fort is known for its triangular or prism shape. The facts of this fort are downright vertical with rocky steps embedded in them.A small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva can be seen. A pond lies right in front of the temple.  Overall five cisterns can be found on this fort out of which water from one of these cisterns is potable. The famous rock cut steps of this fort is a major crowd puller for its shear design and the inclined angle of almost 80 degrees.There are total 117 steps carved beautifully in the rock patch and you really feel like flying on the wings of the wind when there is a very windy and rainy weather while climbing up the steps. Harihar offers breath taking view of the surrounding area. Trimbakeshwar - Trambakeshwar or Trimbakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingaas. ( Temple Timing 5.30 Am - 9.00 PM ) It is located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. The Godavari River, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, originates from Bramhagiri mountains and meet... Read more