Mumbai Hikers Community 16.07.2015

Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:43 AM PDT

"The only question in life is whether or not you are going to answer a hearty 'YES!' to your adventure. - Joseph Campbell   Aandharban Known for Dense forest and river-source for Kundalika river, Independence point Witness the breath taking view of the gigantic waterfalls and Kundalika Valley Pinnacle at Kundalika View point.   Grade: Moderate (full Descend trek) Height: 2100 feets Region: Pimpri (taluka Mulshi) Day: Sat / Sunday (Overnight journey followed by Trek)Transport:  BusSeats:  50 pax only Trekking Time:  Approx 8 hours.Cost: Rs.850/- Cost Includes:  Transport (From Vile Parle to Vile parle, Breakfast, Evening Snacks, Guide) packed Lunch to be carried by each Participant Meeting Point: Vile Parle Station (East) @ 11 pm On Saturday night   Things to Be carried:   Identity Proof (Original) Packed Lunch for the day Drinking Water (Minimum 1Ltrs) Cap, umbrella, rain coat / wind cheater Camera (Optional) Personal Medicine Good trekking shoes   It's Monsoon, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.   For details you can contact Ofc @ +919833026969 Lokesh @ 9820990389 Mario @ 9819800060 Archis @ 98 92 172467 Bookings have already started For limited seats. Let's be together, let's be Twine  Twine Outdoors  Together World is not enough ww.twineoutdoors.com  

Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:40 AM PDT

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. -Mark Twain. We welcome you to join Trek to Garbett Point with your Friends & Family. Grade: Easy District: Raigad Day: SundayTransport:  TrainSeats:  50 pax only Trekking Time: Approx 5 hours.Cost: Rs.650/- Cost Includes:  Transport, Breakfast, Evening Snacks, Guide Meeting Point: Dadar Station @ 6:00 am Near Ticket Window. (CST-Karjat Fast Train 6:10 am – @ Dadar 6:24 am - @Bhivpuri 7:51 am) Things to Be carried: Identity Proof (Original) Packed Lunch for the day Drinking Water (Minimum 1Ltrs) Cap, umbrella, rain coat / wind cheater Camera (Optional) Personal Medicine Good trekking shoes   It's Monsoon, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.   For details you can contact Ofc @ +919833026969 Lokesh @ 9820990389 Mario @ 9819800060 Archis @ 98 92 172467 Let's be together, let's be Twine  Twine Outdoors  Together World is not enough  www.twineoutdoors.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:36 AM PDT

Hello Friends,  With rains all over Maharashtra, we would like to share our trek details with you.  We welcome you to join our first Trek to Lohgad Fort with your Friends & Family. Lohagad (Loha + gad) the name says it all. One of the strongest forts of Sahyadris. Lohagad is very wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village -Lohgadwadi. The famous spot on Lohagad is 'Vinchu Kata' - the scorpion tail.   Grade: Easy Height: 3400 Ft (Approx) ­Day: SundayTransport:  Bus Trekking Time:  Approx 5 hours Seats:  50 pax onlyCost: Rs.650/- Cost Includes:  Transport, Breakfast, Evening Snacks, Guide Meeting Point: Vile Parle Station (East) @ 6:00am   Things to Be carried: Identity Proof (Original) Packed Lunch for the day Drinking Water (Minimum 1Ltrs) Cap, umbrella, rain coat / wind cheater Camera (Optional) Personal Medicine Good trekking shoes   It's Monsoon, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.   For details you can contact Ofc @ +919833026969 Lokesh @ 9820990389 Mario @ 9819800060 Archis @ 98 92 172467 Let's be together, let's be Twine  Twine Outdoors  Together World is not enough ww.twineoutdoors.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:33 AM PDT

Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination."– Roy M. Goodman Join us for  Trek to Tikona Fort with your Friends & Family. This is one of the Great trekking destination for the adventure Lovers. One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam , Visapur, Tung and Lohagad Fort. Grade: Easy Height: 3500 Ft (Approx) ­Day: Sunday District: Lonavala Trekking Time:  Approx 5 hours Transport:  BusSeats:  50 pax onlyCost: Rs.650/- Cost Includes:  Transport, Breakfast, Evening Snacks, Guide Meeting Point: Vile Parle Station (East) @ 6:00am   Things to Be carried: Identity Proof (Original) Packed Lunch for the day Drinking Water (Minimum 1Ltrs) Cap, umbrella, rain coat / wind cheater Camera (Optional) Personal Medicine Good trekking shoes   It's Monsoon, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.   For details you can contact Ofc @ +919833026969 Lokesh @ 9820990389 Mario @ 9819800060 Archis @ 98 92 172467 Bookings have already started For limited seats. Let's be together, let's be Twine  Twine Outdoors  Together World is not enough ww.twineoutdoors.com

Posted: 16 Jul 2015 12:29 AM PDT

"Investment in travel is an investment in yourself." ~ Matthew Karsten Join our Next Trek to Visapur with your Friends & Family. Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort Lohagad.   Grade: Easy Height: 3500 ft (Approx) District: Lonavala Day: SundayTransport:  Bus Trekking Time:  Approx 5 hoursSeats:  50 pax onlyCost: Rs.650/-Cost Includes:  Transport, Breakfast, Evening Snacks, GuideMeeting Point: Vile Parle Station (East) @ 6:00am   Identity Proof (Original) Packed Lunch for the day Drinking Water (Minimum 1Ltrs) Cap, umbrella, rain coat / wind cheater Camera (Optional) Personal Medicine Good trekking shoes   It's Monsoon, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.   For details you can contact Ofc @ +919833026969 Lokesh @ 9820990389 Mario @ 9819800060 Archis @ 98 92 172467 Bookings have already started For limited seats. Let's be together, let's be Twine  Twine Outdoors  Together World is not enough ww.twineoutdoors.com  

Posted: 15 Jul 2015 11:46 PM PDT

MATHERANType : Hill FortHeight : 2600 approxRange : MatheranMatheran: (The most unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra.Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district.--------------------------------------------------------------------------The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:We will be starting with the Karjat Fast Local (time-table given below)Mumbai CST 6:10Byculla 6:18Dadar 6:24Kurla 6:31Ghatkopar 6:35Thane 6:50Dombivili 7:02Kalyan 7:10Ambernath 7:20Badlapur 7:27Bhivpuri 7:51****Missing the train means missing the event .--------------------------------------------------------------------------Have Breakfast Start trek by 9 - 9:30Reach the Garbett plateau in next 3 - 4hrs.Lunch - to be carriedRest for some time in the windiest place at MatheranProceed to Garbett point and then to Dasturi point After Exploration Take Taxi till Neral station. Reach Neral station 5-6 tentativelyStart our return journey.--------------------------------------------------------------------------The cost for the trek is Rs 350/- per head which includesTravelling by taxi to Neral,Breakfast.Tattva adventures ExpertiseRegistrations are only through phone callsTo Register CallJD : 7666 611 666Sai : 7738 783 657Things To Be carried:----------------------------------------------------------------Identity proof A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryMedicine those if you require usually Good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters.extra pair of socks V-imp ( we will wear itover shoes if its slippery) this gives better gripA haversack to put in all the thi... Read more

Posted: 15 Jul 2015 10:59 PM PDT

Dear All , We @ SHIKHAR VEDH invite you to trek to little explored ANDHARBAN on 2nd August 2015 (Friendship day special), starting on 1st Aug 2015 night . As the name is the jungle, so dense and dark that at some places the sun-rays don't reach to ground at noon time as well and one may not find any route out of it if lost. . Jungle trek : One of the ancient sahyadri passes that joins ghat to konkan area, Andharban offers endless trudge through the thicket forest. Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. Waterfalls :: En-route 4-5 small waterfalls to enjoy . Trivia Type :Trek though mountains and jungle Height : 3000 ft above msl approx Grade : Easy Bt endurance level little high Region : Tamhini Ghat-Kundalika . The itinerary for the trek is as given below: . Saturday 1st August 2015 Meeting point : Pritam Hotel, Dadar (east) at 23:30 Hrs Pick - up en-route till panvel . Sunday 2nd August 2015 06:00 Hrs : Base 07:00 Hrs : Breakfast-Tea @ Hotel SHIVARAJ,  Introduction & Insturction 08:30 Hrs : Start trek towards Andharban 12:30 Hrs : Lunch Break 15:30 Hrs : @ Bhira Dam . 16:00 Hrs : Departure to Mumbai Evening refreshments @ Pali ... Visit Ballaleshwar Asthvinayak Temple We will reach Dadar around 21:30 Hrs (Dat's Subjective) . The Contribution for the trip is Rs 1300/- per head. This includes Transportation from Dadar to Dadar , 2 refreshments & Shikhar Vedh Charges   Please book yourself with full advance payment of Rs. 1300/- per head (Non-refundable) … Seats will be allotted on payment basis … Last row seats will be given only on demand :) else late payment ones … Deposit the amount on following account. .Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATILICICI Bank A/c No.: - 026801521464Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W) IFSC Code : ICIC0000268.Last date to register with advance payment is 28th July 2015 till 5 pm. -------------------------------------------------------------------... Read more

Posted: 15 Jul 2015 09:48 PM PDT

"Proboscis Training & Adventures"Venue : Old Malshej Ghat - Naneghat Ghat & surrounding trekDuration : two nights, two daysDate : 1/1 August 2015Leave Mumbai / Pune on Friday night by Chartered BusGrade : Easy to ModerateAge limit : above 13 years Schedule : Day One : 31st July 2015 - FridayLeave Mumbai at around 8:00 pm and Pune at 11 pm. by Private Bus. Day Two : 1st August 2015 - SaturdayReach Thitabi village near Savarne (base village of Malshej Ghat) at around 4 am.2 hours restFresh upBreakfastTrek will start at around 7:30. After 4/5 hours, we will reach Malshej Ghat top, near MTDC. Roam the MTDC ValleyLunch breakProceed to Naneghat by vehicleReach GhatgharYou can see Bhairavgad wall from Aadoshi village, Bhorandyacha dara (pass), Naneghat valley.Tea break with light snacks.After taking lunch, night stay at Ghatghar village. You can experience the warm 'camp fire' with your active participation. You can sing songs, play Antakshari or can conduct the activities you want. Day Three : 2nd August 2015 - SundayWake up at 6:00 amBreakfastNaneghat topReturn back to Naneghat CaveGet down Naneghat valleyReach VaishakhareLunch breakproceed to Pune/Mumbai by bus Please carry Pack Lunch for Saturday, torch (compulsory) with extra pair of cells, cap, 3 ltr of water, glass, bowl, plate, trekking or sports shoes or floaters, extra pair of socks, extra pair of clothing, sleeping bag or shawl, sleeping mat, slippers, napkin, snacks, raincoat or wind cheater and personal medical kit. Everything should be properly wrapped in polythene bags. Camera & cell phone should be wrapped in separate polythene bag. Rules and instructionsValuable articles are not permissible.Keep the camp site clean & force others to do so.Please note that this area is under the jurisdiction of Govt of Maharashtra, Forest Department and you are bind to it's rules and regulations. Leaving your garbage (empty bisleri bottles also) on trek is not allowed. Bring extra polythene bags for yo... Read more

Posted: 15 Jul 2015 09:04 PM PDT

Time to Celebrate - Ek Saal Tattva ke Saath An offbeat event away from the Chaotic City Life specially organised for new trekkers as well as Photographers. Witness the shades of mother nature like never before.From Birds, Flowers to Rhythmic Gushing water and mesmerizing views of SandhanAll of this with a twist of Music and Masti like never before!! Gaon ka Khana...aur kya chahiye..Life set hai!! :) KUCH SURPRISE TOH HOGA YAARA :) - Plcaes to Visit-------------------------------------------------A) REVERSE WATERFALL ( Defy Gravity) B) 2 KM Trek - GLIMPSE of SANDHAN VALLEY ( One of the most beautiful places ) C) BHANDARADARA DAM Meeting point - Swami Narayan Mandir 10:45 pm 25th July Schedule-------------------------------------------------Travel by Pvt Bus to SamradReach Samrad by 5.30amRest for an hourHave breakfast Move towards Reverse waterfall Reverse waterfall Video- @[NjQyMTgzOTU5MjA4MTA3Omh0dHBzXGEvL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PXQ0eVU3MDdUOWlROjo=:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4yU707T9iQ] Back to Samrad village 1 pmHave Lunch Visit Bhandardara Dam on the way 2:30Move towards mumbaiEve refreshment on the wayReach Mumbai by 8 - 9 pm tentatively ----------------------------------------------------------------Cost of the trek is 1200/-which includes travelling by PVT Bus Dadar to DadarMorning & Evening RefreshmentsLunch (Veg / Non veg)Expertise charges Registrations are only through phone calls To Register CallJD : 7666 611 666Sai : 7738 783 657 Things To Be carried:----------------------------------------------------------------Identity proof A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryMedicine those if you require usually Good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters.extra pair of socks V-imp ( we will wear itover shoes if its slippery) this gives better gripA haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.Pleases do not carry Jholas.Please avoid wearing JewelleryDouble pack your valuables in plastic ... Read more

Posted: 15 Jul 2015 08:44 PM PDT

Dear Friends , We @ Bhramanti365 invite you for Monsoon Night Trek to Gorakhgad on 01st and 2nd August 2015 Some Information about the Fort: Place: Gorakhgad fort Height: 2137 ft Base Village: Dehri District: Thane Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult. Endurance Level: Medium Gorakhgad which is located close to Murbad is a trek that offers a challenge to both the mind and body. Its offers the regular walk in the woods followed by beautiful rock cut steps that lead to the cave on the fort. Another vertical flight of stairs cut through the rock wall lead up to the top of the fort which houses a small temple. This trek is an adrenaline rush for all who look for something different to do over a weekend. Duration: 1N/1Day Dates: 01st and 2nd August 2015 Difficulty Level: Medium (high on Endurance) Includes: Kalyan To Kalyan transport , Breakfast First Aid and Expertise. Attractions :- Cave on the Top , Picturesque Location, a Real Adrenalin Adventure … Schedule: Day 1: 01st August 2015 9:30 pm : Report at Kalyan St Stand Near inquiry Counter 09:45 – 10:30 pm : Travel Kalyan to Dehri by Bus ( Local Transport ) 10:40 pm : Reach Dehri Village. General Introduction 11:00 pm : Start Trek toward Gorakhgad . 01:30 am : Reach in Cave Of Gorakhgad, Night Halt in caves Day 2: 02nd August 2015 06:00 am : Wake up breakfast n ready for last patch ( It will be decided strictly on the weather conditions ) 08:00 am : Start Descend 01:30 pm : Reach Base village @ depart for kalyan Cost for the Event is 450 /- Per Head. Cost is Inclusive of Kalyan to Kalyan Transport by Public Vehicle ,Packed Food for Breakfast , Gear and Expertise Charges. interested participants are requested to call in advance and in order to confirm their seat / booking for the trek / event… For registration kindly transfer Rs 450/- per head in the following A/c:- (NEFT or RTGS) In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT. Bank :- SBI BANK Branch : NEW PANVEL (EAST) Account No : 20134246954 IFS Code: SBIN0011758 Once ... Read more