Mumbai Hikers Community 15.07.2015

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 11:39 PM PDT

Dear all, We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the mesmerizing beauty of  Dudhsagar Waterfall on 8-9 August 2015 COST for the event:: Rs 2100/- per head 1) SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Mumbai 2) Food expenses include 1 veg meal, 1 B/f-Tea on sunday 3) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges   Itinerary for the trip as below: -   Day 1 :: Saturday 8 August 2015 meeting point @ 8:30 am . Departure by train   Day 2 :: Sunday 9 August 2015 . 04:00 Hrs: @ Doodhsagar Waterall … REST – Breakfast Time (Parcelled one) 06:00 – 09:00 Hrs: 3 Hrs @ Doodhsagar Waterfall 09:00 – 12:30 Hrs: 3.5 hrs Railway track – Jungle Trek till Kulem Lunch Time Move to madgaon Mumbai Participants to catch 19:15 Hrs Matsyagandha Express from Madgaon . Day 3:: Monday 10 August 2015 06:35 Hrs: @ LTT, Mumbai .Complete Tour Fees would be Rs. 2100/- per Head which includes  1) SL Class tickets from Mumbai 2 Mumbai 2) Food expenses include 1 veg meals, 1 B/f-Tea i.e. on sunday 3) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges . It won't include food on train (i.e. Lunch on Saturday, Dinner on Saturday & Sunday) and any other expense of personal in nature. . Deposit Rs. 1500/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Tickets Booking. .Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464  Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W) Ifsc code: ICIC0000268.Last date for registration: – 28 July 2015 or Till Tickets are available. Memories of last year trail in form of snap link : https://www.facebook.com/ganesh.gajare/media_set?set=a.10204616482000929.1073741873.1501154608&type=3 .Things To Carry:- .A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) (A must) 1 torch (a must) with spare battereies ( a must) Rain-cheater (a must) Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional) Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc. Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION, Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications... Read more

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 09:55 PM PDT

Trek No.1 -Trek to Harihar The fort of Harihar lies in the Trimbakeshwar range. It was of substantial importance in earlier days to keep watch on the route crossing the range connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat.Trimbakeshwar range spreads from north of Igatpuri to west of Nasik. It is divided in two parts, with forts of Basgad, Utvad, hill of Fani, Harihar and Trimbakgad on one part and those of Anjaneri and Hargad on the other. Contact Sagar Dinde- 9423173445 Trek No.2 - Trek to Basgad/Bhaskargad History of Bhaskargad is not available. However, the rock cut steps along the mountain face and the stone cut covered cisterns are characteristics of forts built during the rule Satvaahan dynasty and indicate that the... fort is ancient. During 1271 to 1308 this fort was under the control of Yadavas of Devgiri. When Devgiri was taken over by Bahamanis, this fort went under their control. When Shahaji Maharaj revolted against Nizamshahi in 1629, the fort went under his control. In 1633, the Moghuls gained control over Bhaskargad. In 1670, Moropant Pingle won this fort for Shivaji Maharaj and the Moghuls regained it in 1688. In 1730, the fishermen rebelled with Mughals and captured the fort. Later it was with Peshwas till the British captured it in 1818. Contact Ashwin Patil-9823111427 Trek No.3 Trek to Utwad A triangular shaped mountain sharing a common col with Basgad. History of utwad is not available though it is perfect monsoon trek passes through densed forest and can test your endurance while climbing to the top. Contact - Akshay Chaudhari - 9960803452 Trek Fees - Any trek -260/- Rs.(Nashik to Nashik) So what are you waiting for???? just pick your favourite trek destination from above and contact concerned trek leaders to confirm your participation before 17th July,2015. Trek schedule Nasik Region (Harihar/Utwad/Basgad) We will meet sharp 6:00 Am at Mela stand, Nasik. Things to carry...... 1) snacks / lunch 2) water bottle 2 ltr. 3) rain coat/ wind cheater 4)cap ... Read more

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 05:18 AM PDT

Wanderingsoulriders has arranged a Waterfall Rappelling session at DIKSAL near BHIVPURI, on Friday 15th August 2015 (Independence Day Special) Details for the event: RappellingLocation: DIKSAL, Bhivpuri.Height: Approx 120 feetGrade: ThrillingMax Size: 40 ppl Last Reg Date : Monday 12th August 2015 till 5pm OR till da reg. gets full Rappelling also known as Abseiling is a method of a quick and safe descend after a climb. It's an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of descent controllable. The only difference here is we will be rappelling down through a flowing waterfall, pouring water on us as we come down. It's the best exercise to overcome the fear of height. Feel the thrill of suspension at the height of about 100 feet's. Come experience the incredible feeling of success and accomplishment when you touch the ground. Event Schedule:People interested should get into this local from their respective stations with Bhivpuri Return ticket in Second last Compartment. From Bhivpuri we will reach the base village Diksal. Train Details:Trains KARJAT Slow Local(S) Mumbai CST 6.10 am Byculla 6.18 amDadar 6.24 am Kurla 6.31 am Ghatkopar 6.35 am Thane 6.50 amDombivali 7.02 amKalyan 7.10 am Ambarnath 7.20 amBhivpuri 7.51 am 1 hrs simple small trek till Waterfall PatchThe charges for event are Rs. 650/- per head which includes Morning Breakfast/ Refreshment, Rappeling, Equipment & Expertise Charges. Extra rappel will cost Rs 500/- per head … Only after all participants activity is donePayment Details:-For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 650/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.The amount is to be deposited in the following account.HDFC Account No: 00021140008004Name: Deepak P Jat.Bank: HDFC BankIFSC code: HDFC0000002Branch: K... Read more

Posted: 13 Jul 2015 02:21 AM PDT

TreksandTrails is going to Bhimashankar for an overnight trek on 25 - 26 July 2015   Summary: Overnight trek to Bhimashankar on 25 -26 July 2015 Height: 3296 ft Grade: Medium – tuff Assembly: Neral Railway Station Time: Approx. 4.5 hrs from Khandas, base village. Duration: 2 Days and 1 Night. Location: Nagar District. Contribution: Rs 1500.00   Places to See Lord Shiva Temple: Bhimashankar Temple is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km North West of Khed, near Pune. There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to mid 18th century. The shikhara of the temple was built by Nana Phadnavis. This temple is closely associated with the legend of Shivaraj Khade slaying the demon Tripurasura associated with the invincible flying citadels Tripuras. Shiva is said to have taken abode in the Bhima form, upon the request of the Gods, on the crest of the Sahyadri hills, and the sweat that poured forth from his body after the battle is said to have formed the Bhimarathi River. Bhimashankar is also the source of the Bhima River, which flows south east and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur. Trek to Bhimashankar can be easliy done as its near Mumbai.A big size bell in Hemadpanthi structure: - Built by Nana Phadanavis is also a feature of Bhimashankar.Hanuman Lake, Gupt Bhimashankar, Sakshi Vinayak, Origin of River Bhima, Nag Phani from where one can see the view of the Peth fort and Padhar, Bombay Point, and lot more. Bhimashankar is conserved forest area and wildlife sanctuary where a variety of birds, animals, flowers, plants can be seen. A rare animal "Shekru" can be found in deep woods. Bhimashankar is worth visited for jungle lovers and trekkers as well as for pilgrims.   Routes to Bhimashankar There are two routes to Bhimashankar from the base village of Khandas, which are most popular among trekkers. 1. Ganesh Ghat: There is a bridge around 2 km from Khandas, and the trac... Read more