Mumbai Hikers Community 16.07.2015

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 11:57 PM PDT

Dear Venturers, Inviting you all for Waterfall Trek (Trail) To Kondhivade Caves…on a journey to the 8 Buddhist caves of the Hinayana Buddhist tradition which is a one hour trek from the Kondane village. The Kondana (Kondhivade) caves enclose sculptures, vihara, cahitya and stupas, specimens of ancient Buddhist architecture. Although there was an earth quake in the early 1900s many stupas, the front entrance and the floor of the caves were damaged. But what remains intact is the beatuful Chaitya that welcomes you to the rock cut caves that were created around 200 BC – 100BC. Apart from the lush green that the monsoon provides, you can spend your time getting a cold fresh water massage as you sit under the cascading waterfall. Meeting Point: Karjat Station 08:45 AM Trek fees: Rs 350/- Cost includes: • Entry fees, Travelling from Panvel to the base & back. • Breakfast, Evening Tea & snacks • Safety and other equipments required for the trek. Participants must carry: • 1 liter of water (atleast) • Packed Lunch • Sun cap • Extra pair of clothes (optional) • Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes • Good trekking shoes • Haversack to put all your things, so that your hands are free (avoid sling bags) • Camera (Optional) • Medicines that you require usually. (optional) • Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D Please note: • Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. • Trek fees does not include extra charges incurred by the participants for extra food, drinks, transportation, lodging, etc. apart from provided by Keen Venturers & Trekkers. • Drinking and smoking is strictly Prohibited. • The above given schedule may vary slightly or completely according to the circumstances then. • Any kind of misbehavior with the organizers or participants will not be tolerated and such people will be expelled from the trek then and there. For Registrations and Booking please contact: Email: keenventurers@gmail.com, info@keenventurers.in Call us at: Kanwar Singh 9619262722 Abhisekh ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 11:37 PM PDT

OUR NEXT TREK: Two Days Monsoon Trek to Rajmachi & Kondhane caves on 25th-26th July 2015.   Hello Buddies, Please read the trek plan thoroughly and carry all the necessary items mentioned below.   Some info about the Mountain: Rajmachi (826m/2710ft) is a tribal village located in the Sahyadri Mountains between Karjat and Lonavala. It is popular for its twin forts, ancient Shiva temple and a pond. The surrounding hills are adorned with several beautiful waterfalls in the monsoon season. The famous Kondhane caves situated at the foot of the Mountain are also worth a visit. Historically, Rajmachi fort gained strategic importance as it was used to guard the trade route of Bhor. Apart from the enjoying trekking, fun games, natural beauty and the ancient monuments, you will also meet some humble village folks and enjoy some delicious village food and ambience.   Tentative Trek Plan: Assembly: At Lonavala Railway Station @ 8:00am sharp on 25th July 2015 (Saturday)   (Lonavala can be reached by trains and ST buses from Mumbai. We recommend boarding train number 22105 Indrayani Express. It is advised to book confirmed tickets in advance on your own.)   We won't be waiting for latecomers!   9am: After breakfast, we shall start our trek from Lonavala to Rajmachi which is an easy trek of approx 14kms on flat mountain terrain, but will require good endurance. We aim to reach Udhewadi village by lunchtime. Post lunch, we shall explore the twin forts of Manoranjan and Shrivardhan, ancient Shiva temple, Udaysagar lake and play some fun games (subject to availability of time and willingness of participants)   8pm: Have Dinner in the villager's home. Post dinner, we shall have some indoor group activities, share some stories, experiences and retire for the day.   26th July 2015 (Sunday): 9am: Start descend trek for Kondhane village after having breakfast & tea. Visit Kondhane caves and have lunch in the village. Post lunch, relax a bit and take autos for Karjat and catch the ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 09:55 PM PDT

"RAIGAD ADVENTURE CLUB" arrange trek to "HARIHAR" fort trek on saturday 25th july 2015. little info of fort: - Height: 3676 ftRegion: IgatpuriPlace: Harihar fortRegion : NasikGrade: Medium Detail about fort: - Harihar fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village. It is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical (90 degrees). The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. A one metre wide rocky staircase with niches in it is carved out for ascending & descending the fort. There are 117 steps in all. After you climb the first rocky staircase (main entrance) we walk thru below a overhang with a sheer drop. Again one has to climb a set of steep stairs (with niches), then pass thru a staircase inside the rock (like Peth-kothligad fort) and then reach the top of the fort. The view from the top is excellent. After climbing these steps, we get up to the entrance door. The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle. There is a small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking. Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. One of the vertical drops of the fort facing the Nirgudpada village is called 'Scottish kada', perhaps because it was climbed for the first time in November 1986 by Doug Scott, the legendary Himalayan mountaineer & took him two days to do the climb. This cliff is about 170 meters in height. Full Itinerary of trek: - 25th july saturday : - catch 00:10 am CST-Kasara slow local. (time table as follows) 00:10 am CST00:18 am Byculla00:28 am Dadar00:38 am Kurla00:44 am Ghatkopar01:04 am Thane01:26 am Dombivli01:35 am Kalyan01:48 am Titwala02:08 am Asangaon02:45 am Kasara meeting point for pune & mumbai peoples @ 02:50 am Kasara railway station. 03:00 am Leave ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 08:09 PM PDT

YHAI Kandivali - Tung Fort Trek, Sunday 19 July 15Meeting Point: Saturday 18 July 15, 11pm, Borivali National Park, JVLR, Airoli, VashiContact Trek Leaders: Ameya Tope: 8286353412 or Kavita M. 8286178985 Cost 600 Rs other treks  26-JulONE TREE HILL (DUDHANI) LeaderAPURVA PENDHARKAR : 9870120608 Co LeaderVIDYA GOLATKAR : 9769110054 Expenses : 800 Meeting DetailsPANVEL ST STANDEASYAUGUST 20152 - AUGAHUPE – BHIMASHANKAR LeaderKISHOR KENY : 9820593434 Co LeaderISHWAR TALREJA : 9867756418 Expenses : 1750 Meeting DetailsDADAR ST STANDEASY8 – AUGTORNA LeaderKAVITA MALGAONKAR : 8286178985 Co LeaderNITIN BHOSLE : 9987385875 Expenses : 1750 Meeting DetailsDADAR ST STANDMEDIUM15-AugRATANGAD LeaderAnil Bhandari: 9867911009 Co LeaderSanjeev Vengurlekar: 9869174605 Expenses : 1750 Meeting DetailsDADAR ST STANDEASY23-AugCHANDERI KILLA LeaderAPURVA PENDHARKAR : 9870120608 Co LeaderPRAKASH PAYAR : 9769441235 Expenses : 800 Meeting DetailsDADAR STATIONMEDIUMSEPTEMBER 2015-SepKANHERGAD (CHALISGAON) LeaderASHISH BHANDARI : 9820126457 Co LeaderAMEY TOPE : 8286353412 Expenses : 1750 Meeting DetailsDADAR ST STANDEASYOCTOBER 201510 - OCTLONAVLA – RAJMAACHI (PHOTOGRAPHY TRAIL) LeaderKAVITA MALGAONKAR : 8286178985 Co LeaderNITIN BHOSLE : 9987385875 Expenses : 1000 Meeting DetailsDADAR STATIONEASY24 – OCTSONDAI – IRSHAL – PRABALGAD LeaderAPURVA PENDHARKAR : 9870120608 Co LeaderNITIN BHOSLE : 9987385875 Expenses : 800 Meeting DetailsDadar StationMEDIUMNOVEMBER 2015-NovKANYAKUMARI KOLKATTA CYCLE TRAIL LeaderPRAMOD BORKAR : 9833901345 Co LeaderARVIND SAHASRABUDDHE : 9869448121 Expenses : 2000 Meeting DetailsON CALL28 – 29 NOVAMBEJOGAI (FAMILY TREK) LeaderKAVITA MALGAONKAR : 8286178985 Co LeaderPALLAVI SURVE : 9819670174 Expenses : 1500 Meeting DetailsDADAR STATIONEASYDECEMBER 201512 – 13 DECNALICHI VAAT (HARISHCHANDRAGAD) LeaderAMEY TOPE : 8286353412 Co LeaderAPURVA PENDHARKAR : 9870120608 Expenses : 800 Meeting DetailsKALYAN STATIONDIFFICULT26 ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 08:05 PM PDT

More Abt RajmachiRajmachi is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in India. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 20-25 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures - the Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery. We will be taking the easy route. Shrivardhan and Manaranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small platue inbetween them. A temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi. It is almost 3000 feet high. But it was mainly built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - Manoranjan is 2700 feet high. Manaranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see Ulhas river, Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala ,Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth to see. The way to fort is long but with an excellent view. One can enjoy a nice forest, Tungarli lake and many waterfalls as well. Meeting time0600 Hrs at Regal Metro Shoes near Dadar TT Circle Departure Time0615 Hrs Sharp CostRs 1500 /- per personRs 1000 /- per person if you are getting your own vehicle Group Discounts3-5 pax - Rs 100 /- off per person6-10 pax - Rs 250 /- off per person11 and above - Rs 350 /- off per person Early Bird Individual discountRs 1150 /- per person if booked by 18'th July To Book, Call us on 9820277797 or mail us on info@escapadesindia.com To View Pictures of Previous Trips, Log onto -:http://picasaweb.google.com/Prags24/Rajmachi26July2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCPmD6MerxpCR8wE&feat=email# Cost Inclusive ofPrivate Non A... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 08:03 PM PDT

Enjoy the Monsoon of Sahyadri with Adventure India Almost in all the mountain region, world over, rain means bad weather.While in the Sahyadris it is great weather! One of the finest time to trek - a unique phenomenon in the trekking world. This Dudhiware Waterfall is at Lonavala, it is 10kms frm Lonavala station on Central Railway, We can park our vehicle in village and can do trek upto waterfall. It has a background of Lohagad Fort & Pavana Dam. Program Itinerary of Dudhiware Waterfall Camp, Lonavala 06.30am - Departure from Mumbai to Dudhiware Waterfall, Lonavala 09.00am - Arrival at Dudhiware Village, Lonavala , Fresh-n-up, Breakfast 10.00am - Arrival at Dudhiware Waterfall, Brief about the activities, Flying Fox, Waterfall Rappelling & enjoy in Waterfall & stream 01.00pm - Lunch, Activities Continued 04.00pm - Arrival at Village, Fresh-n-up, Tea & Snacks 05.00pm - Departure from Dudhiware Village, Lonavala to Mumbai 08.30pm - Arrival at Mumbai Date - 18 / 19 July 2015 Fees Per Person- Rappelling & Flying Fox Rs.1550 Rappelling Rs.1350 elling at Lonavala on 18-19 July 2015To: Vikas Prasad <vikas.prasad@gmail.com> Flying Fox Rs.1350Cost Includes - Travelling by Private Non A/C bus, Permit Charges, Toll,Changing Rooms Charges, Food Charges ,Activities Charges,Expertise Charges. Cost Excludes - Bislery, Cold drinks, etc. Anything which is not include in the "Package Cost Inclusion". Payment Terms Payment should be made in Cash or Cheque, if it is in Cheque it should be in favour of "Adventure India". Payment Option U can Deposit the payment Cheque in our account the details are as below : A/C Name Adventure India A/C No 01752000006303 Type Current A/C Bank HDFC Bank Branch Dombivli Branch Code 0175 RTGS/NEFT/ IFSC HDFC0000175 Meeting Point - 06.15am @ Chandu Halwai,Dadar TT,Khodadad Circle,Dadar (E). Note - Rappelling & Flying Fox is Allowed one time only if anyone Wants to do 2nd time then it will be charged ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 07:56 PM PDT

Introduction, Geography & History of Fort: Type: Hill Fort Height: Approx. 1900 ft above MSL Grade: Easy Base Village: Tandulwadi - Saphale, Region: Palghar. Tandulwadi fort lies 5 k.m. east of Saphale Railway Station and is good for one day outing. One can get a good view of Vaitarna and Surya river. The route is very steep and goes over some rocky portions. On the top there are many water tanks, a monsoon lake and remains of settlements. The fort was mainly used as a watch tower in ancient times. Itenary of the trek is as follows: Meeting Point & time  07.30 AM @ Saphale Railway Station.  Catch 05.25 AM Down Virar Fast Local at the convenient station. Timings are as follows  Churchgate 05.32 AM Mumbai Central 05.42 AM Dadar 05.49 AM Andhei 06.03 AM Borivali 06.17 AM Virar 06.54 AM Or any Dahanu Local which will drop you at Saphale by 07.30 AM After alighting at Virar, board Dombivali – Boaisar Shuttle at Virar platform No.3 07.04 AM, which will drop you at Saphale by 07.24 AM Kalyan- Dombivali trekkers may catch 1682 Down Dombivali – Boisar passanger at : Dombivali 05.43 AM Kopar 05.45 AM Virar 07.04 AM Saphale 07.24 AM Please take a return ticket till Saphale  07.30 AM Breakfast at Saphale  08.15 AM Move to Base Village by local transport  09.00 AM Introduction, Start Ascending   12.00 PM Atop, Fort exploration, Lunch Rest for 2 hours  02.00 PM Start descending  04.30 PM Base Village  05.30 PM Return Back to Saphale, Refreshment  08.00 PM Reach Mumbai (Subjective)  Group Size: Max.30  Contribution: Rs. 400/- Includes: 1. Transport from Saphale to Saphale by local transport 2. Morning & Evening Tea breakfast.   Excludes: 1. Rail ticket.   2. Lunch, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.   3. Anything not mentioned herein.  Things to carry:   1)   Lunch of the day 2)   Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc. 3)   Water bottle min.2 Ltrs 4)    Return ticket of Saphale 5)   E... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 10:28 AM PDT

Irshal gad : is fort in karjat regionNomad Hikers One day trek to Irshalgad on 19th july 2015 Height : 3700ftGrade : medium Cost : 200/- per head (come in group of 3 n have 50 rupees off ON EVERY CONFIRMATION)Date : 19th july 2015 sunday Charges including : morning/evening breakfast & tea, travelling from karjat to karjat. Irshal gad : 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. From the top we can see the forts of Prabalgad, Matheran, Chanderi, Malanggad, Karnala and Manikgad. trek plan local timetableMumbai Cst 6:10 am byculla 6:18 am dadar 6:24 amkurla 6:31 amghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 06:50amdombivli 7:02 am kalyan 7:10 am ulhasnagar 07:16am ambernath 07:20ambadalapur 07:27amkarjat 8:00 am Schedule:1) meeting point is karjat station 08:00am(east)2) 8.15am breakfast & tea at karjat3) 8.45am catch bus to move base village4) 9.30am wil start trek towards fort 5) 12.00pm wil reach the top & explore the fort6) 1.00pm lunch7) 2.30pm start defending the fort8) 5.00pm reach karjat9) 5.30pm snacks n tea10) 6.00pm catch the train Things to carry1) lunch for the day & 2ltr of water3) A good trek shoes or grip sandle 4) electrol/enerzl powder5) some snaks & biscutt6) if have any medical issues pls carry your own medicine Yash : 9022727690 vaibhav : 8689999039 sushil : 9769754446 OFFER : COME IN GROUP OF 3 OR MORE N HAVE 50 RUPPES OFF ON EVERY CONFIRMATION follow us #AO  :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/707200822662380/?fref=nf... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 09:47 AM PDT

RAJMACHI- SHRIVARDHAN & MANORANJAN FORTS-18th-19th July 2015-Ayudh Adventures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's time to be amazed by the beauty of mother nature. The Rajmachi trek is a long trek through calming scenes of landscapes, beautiful valleys of Lonavala and love of Sahyadri. You will enjoy the huge kataldhar waterfall view right from on top of the buruj of shrivardhan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grade: Medium Altitude: 2710 feet Duration: 1 night, 2 Days Trek Fees: 1250/- rs Includes: 2 breakfast, 3 meals, refreshments, travelling from kondhane to karjat, accommodation at rajmachi, expertise charges Max Pax: 20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trek Itinerary:- 17th July, 2015 ------------------------- Departure to lonavla by CST Pandharpur fast passenger-51027 CST Dep: 2250 hours Dadar: 2308 hours Thane: 2333 hours Lonavla: 0153 hours Rest in Lonavla 18th July, 2015 ------------------------- 0430 hours: Gathering of all participants at Lonavala 0500 hours: Start moving towards the patel dam 0630 hours: Breakfast 1200 hours: Reach base village (Udhewadi) Lunch and rest 1330 hours: Visit Shrivardhan fort 1600 hours: Visit manoranjan fort 1900 hours onwards: Dinner and rest 19th July, 2015 ----------------------------- 0600 hours: visit udaysagar pond and temple 0800 hours: Breakfast & Descent towards kondhane 1230 hours: Reach Kondhane, Lunch 1600 hours: Reach karjat railway station ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Things to carry:- 1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, do not carry any luggage in hands 2. Bottle of water (2 Ltr) 3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry 4. Bring Ample amount of snacks to eat like, dates, cucumber, carrot, fruits etc. Avoid oily snacks. (Compulsory) 5. Torch with extra batterie... Read more

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 08:54 AM PDT

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), previously Borivali National Park, is a large protected area in the northern part of suburban Mumbai city in Maharashtra State in India. It encompasses an area of 104 km2 (40 sq mi) and is surrounded on three sides by India's most populous city. It is notable as one of the major national parks existing within a metropolis limit and is one of the most visited parks in the world. The rich flora and fauna of Sanjay Gandhi National Park attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.   Kanheri Caves The Kanheri Caves constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located north of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. Located within the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the caves are 6 km from the main gate and 7 km from Borivali Station. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means black mountain. They were chiseled out of a massive basaltic rock outcropping. These caves date from the first century BCE to the 10th century CE. One hundred and nine caves have been carved from the basalt. Unlike the elegant splendor of the adjacent Elephanta Caves, the earlier cells are spartan and unadorned. Each cave has a stone plinth for a bed. A congregation hall with huge stone pillars contains the stupa, a Buddhist shrine. Farther up the hill are canals and cisterns, the remains of an ancient system that channeled rainwater into huge tanks. Once the caves were converted to permanent monasteries, the rock was carved with intricate reliefs of Buddha and the Bodhisattvas. Kanheri had become an important Buddhist settlement on the Konkan coast by the 3rd century CE. Most of the caves are used as the Buddhist viharas, meant for living, studying, and meditating. The larger caves were chaityas, or halls for congregational worship; are lined with intricately carved Buddhist sculptures, reliefs and pillars; and contain rock-cut stupas for congregational worship. The Avalokite... Read more