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Posted: 21 Jul 2015 11:17 AM PDT About Kalsubai Peak The everest of the Sahyadris, Kalsubai Peak is a dream trek of every avid trekker in Maharashtra. Kalsubai Peak is the highest peak (1646 meters) of the Sahyadris on the border of Igatpuri Taluka, Nashik district and Akole Taluka, of Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra,'Kalsubai' temple is located at the topmost peak of Sahyadri mountain range of Maharastra. At the summit there is small flat portion with a small temple of Kalsubai, a local deity. A traditional prayer (pooja) service is held every Tuesday and Thursday by a local priest. Local villagers sell the pooja materials almost all year long, while sending their cows for grazing. On Navratri occasions many stalls are set up near the summit for the pooja materials. During the Navratri period, for all nine days, special poojas are carried out and idol is fully decorated. Special Mela (fair) is organized for Navratri. Level : MediumHeight : 5400 feet ASL (Approx)Type : Hill Peak----------------------------------------------Duration: Two DayCost: Regitared Member: Rs. 1000/-*per person Non-Regitared Member: Rs. 1150/-*per personOnly 25 seats -----------------------------------------------Trek Date: 15-16 Aug, 2015,Time : Meeting Point: Dadar station-------------------------------------------------Cost Includes* ~ Travel by Pvt Non AC Bus~ Tea, Breakfast,Lunch and dinner-------------------------------------------------Cost Excludes* ~ Personal Expenses~ Any kind of Insurance~ Personal Car Parking-----------------------------------------------------Things to Do/Carry--------------------------~ Photo Identity Card- Must ~ Water Bottle at list 1-3 liter~ Camera (Optional), Cell Phone must~ Some ready to eat food. Cakes, Biscuits etc~ Medicine those if u require usually ~ Extra Pair of clothes Towel and napkin, ~ Good trekking shoes or Canvas shoes~ Advise to wear Track pant and T-shirt Things to avoid----------------------~ Wearing Gold and other ornaments~ Chapels ~ ... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 10:49 AM PDT If you are bored with potholes on roads, jam packed local trains, then join us for refreshing break from the big city . Enjoy monsoon with flowers, birds and wildlife. SECR pleased to welcome you all to enjoy monsoon with us on our monsoon trek to Karnala fort / Bird Sanctuary on 26th July 2015. About of Karnala Bird Sanctuary: Karnala Bird Sanctuary located on the Mumbai-Pune Highway to Goa, just ten km from Panvel. Sanctuary is located at the base of the Karnala fort paradise for bird watchers. Karnala is a tiny sanctuary, barely 4.8 sq km, home to over 150 resident bird species and about 37 types of avian migrants.Karnala fort consists of two forts one at a higher level and other lower. At the centre of the higher level is a 125 feet high basalt pillar. It is also called Pandu's tower. This structure was used as watchtower when the fort was occupied however today the ruins of the fort are a popular destination for hiking and tourism. The fort was likely constructed before 1400 situated at the Height 439 m (1,440 ft) ASL. Trek to Karnala is always, a pleasant surprise away from Mumbai's concrete jungle is one of the easy trek in Sahyadries, good for beginners to start with, 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 (optional) and to disperse seeds. All the Students will receive certificate.Schedule Meeting point : Panvel ST stand at 7.30 am • Meeting at 7.30 am • Reach karnala base by auto • Introduction round • March to top • Lunch • Sightseeing • Start descending • Back to Panvel ST stand by auto/ bus by 4 or 5 o'clock.Things to Carry: Identity Card(Must) Carry some ready to eat food Water 2 Ltrs, a mosquito's repellent, Camera, Cell Phone, Cap, Sunglasses, (Optional) Pls avoid wearing ornaments or wear valuables at his/her own risk. Personal medical kit A good trekking shoes,full sleeve enviro... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 10:44 AM PDT Registration Link : tiny.cc/HariharTrekTREK FEES:- ₹470/-Fees includes:-*Travel from Thane-Harihar-Thane*Expertise fees.*Snacks and refreshmentsThings to be carried:• Some ready to eat food and Lunch• A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs)• Towel, a napkin• Good trekking/sports shoes (having good grip) and windcheaters• Medicines that you require usually• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D• Cap, sunglasses,camera(optional)<<FACEBOOK REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS CONFIRMATION OF YOUR SEAT>>Fort Height : 3500 feetType : Hill forts Fort Range : Trimbakeshwar District : Nashik Grade : Medium Information about fort:-There are many forts lying in Nasik district . Ranges like Selbari – Dolbari, Ajanta – Satmal, Trimbak have their origin in this district. The fort of Harihar, lying on Trimbak range, was of significant importance in earlier periods, as there used to be a route crossing this range connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat.The fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village.The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle. One secret – door is located at the edge of this fort, but the way to this door has now got blocked. There is a small temple of Lord Hanumana 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 there is a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. There are five cisterns along one side of the palace, one of which has water suitable for drinking.INSTRUCTIONS:-*EVERY PARTICIPANT SHOULD HAVE A PAIR SPORT SHOES FOR TREK.*SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.(Only 30 seats available)... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 09:39 AM PDT Morachi Chincholi If you are looking for an escape from your busy life, Morachi Chincholi is the right spot to be. At this major tourist attraction, you can unwind and bask in the glory of nature and forget your worries completely. Located 50 KMs from Pune, on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway near Shikhrapur, Morachi Chincholi is a nature's paradise. Surrounded with lush greenery, this village is a peacock sanctuary with multiple splendid sights to visit. It has been named Morachi Chincholi because it has 2500 peacocks and numerous Tamarind trees. It is considered one of its kind villages in the country where peacocks and villagers share a unique bond and live together in perfect harmony. The residents of this place feel blessed with gratitude, experiencing the sunset till dusk, bathing in a river under the open skies and having the magnificent birds for company. One specially visits this place to admire the beautiful peacocks that are generally seen in mornings between 6 am to 8 am or in the evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. And the ideal time to visit them is during monsoons, when the peacocks are dancing gracefully welcoming the rains. This tour is for whom? Nature Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends In short Everyone !!! Photo Tour Schedule: 5th Sep - Gather at Thane Station east @ 10:45 pm 5th Sep - Start our journey @ 11:15 pm Reach Morachi Chincholi in the early morning. Get fresh and have breakfast. Get ready for Peacock sighting and experience the presence of the Peacocks. Clicks some Beautiful Portraits of Peacocks. After morning session, Move towards Ranjan Khalage (natural potholes created by flow of river) situated in Nighoj village, which has great geological importance. Return to the Base and have Lunch. After taking some rest, get ready for 2nd Peacock sighting session. Start the return Journey by 5:30 pm Reach Thane station by 9:30 pm Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to C... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 08:04 AM PDT Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for Thrilling trek to Harihar on 23rd August 2015 General Information: The fort of Harihar, lying on Trimbak range, was of significant importance in earlier periods, as there used to be a route crossing this range connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat.Trimbak range has spreaded its arms to the north of Igatpuri and west of Nasik. It is divided mainly in two parts, with forts of Basgad, Utvad, hill of Fani, Harihar and Trimbakgad on one part while the forts of Anjaneri and Hargad on the other. Vaitarna is the main river in this region. But due to the one – sided slope of Sahyadri, the water flows away from this region. There is an absolute shortage of water from January to March in this region. The fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village. Grade: MediumTrek Itinerary:We will be leaving by Last Kasara Slow Local from CST On 23rd August @00:15am Time Table -00:15 am :CST00:23 am: Byculla00:33 am: Dadar00:44 am: Kurla00:50 am: Ghatkopar01:10 am: Thane01:32 am: Dombivali01:40 am: Kalyan02:56 am: Kasara03:00am Move to Base Village Nirgudpada By Private Vehicle05.00 am : Base Village and Rest 06.30 am : Tea and Breakfast 07:30 am : Start Trek. 10:30 am : Reach the fort . 11.00 pm : Explore the fort,lunch and rest. 12.30 pm : Descend. 02.00 pm : Move to Mumbai 07.00 pm : Reach Mumbai The cost for the trek is Rs. 650/-Includes Transportation from kasara to kasara by Private Vehicle,breakfast and Evening refreshments etc.... Please carry Lunch for the day.... Payment details:Name of Current Acc Holder : VIBES OUTDOORSBank name : ICICIBank account number : 187905500086Bank branch name and address : Kalyan Shivaji Chowk BranchIFSC code for bank : ICIC0001879 Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 07:35 AM PDT Hey All,We are glad to invite you for Trek to Bhimashankar via Ganesh Ghat on 8th and 9th August 2015 Little Info About the place:-Type: HillHeight: 3500 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Medium (5. hrs trek)Base Village: Khandas Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirling's of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills. The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle, is a Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is small (only about 100 sq. km's), but it is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc. The sanctuary is famous as the home of a highly endangered subspecies of the Indian Giant Squirrel – Shekharu (Ratufa indica elphistoni), which is also the state animal of Maharashtra. Detailed Schedule Day 18th August 2015We will be starting with the second karjat slow local (time table given below) CST: 5.22 amByculla: 5.30 amDadar: 5.40amKurla: 5.50 amGhatkopar: 5.56 amThane: 6.17 amDombivali: 6.39 amKalyan: 6.48 amNeral:7.30am 08.00 Hrs: - Gathering at Neral Rail station08.30 Hrs: - Move to Neral10.00 Hrs: - Reach at Khandas10.30 Hrs: - Start Ascending towards Bhimashankar Village13.15 Hrs:- Lunch17.00 Hrs:- Reach the top18:00 Hrs:- Shiv-Jyotirling Darshan~Dinner and then some fun and rest ~Day:-2Sunday 9th August 201506:00 Hrs: - Wake up and Refreshments07.30 Hrs: - Breakfast08:00 Hrs: - Move towards Nagfani12:30 Hrs: - Lunch13:00 Hrs: - Start descending from Ganesh Ghat Route.18:00 Hrs: - Reach KarjatTrek Fees Rs. 1200 per Person This includes1. Travelling from Karjat to Khandas by public transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner on Day 1,.2. on day 2, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, travelling from Khandas to Karjat. For registration and more details please contactTushar: 9890672593Ashwin:9867250271Deepak:9422682020 One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registrati... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 06:52 AM PDT Hello Friends, We are offering one more adventurous event, lets do the waterfall rappelling in this monsoon, with us.. with our team of specialists, who have done rappelling at various spots in sahyadri, including famous kokankada, dukes nose, and waterfalls like Vihi, bhivpuri, mahuli and many more...This time its Bekare, a superb waterfall awaits you... win it with a smile.. helmet over head, and few ropes tied to your waist... Come do the dare... on this 26th of July 15 Feel the vibes... Location: Diksal waterfallHeight: Appx 115 ftGrade: ThrillingMaximum Participation: 50 participantsWaterfall Rappelling is a technical descents that require abseils and rope work, down-climbing. An adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff with the gushing waterfallItinerary:26th July 15, Meeting point: Bhivpuri station Near ticket counter at 7.40amYou may catch Karjat slow local from respective stations and get down at Bhivpuri stationCST: 5.22 amByculla: 5.30 amDadar: 5.40amKurla: 5.50 amGhatkopar: 5.56 amThane: 6.17 amDombivali: 6.39 amKalyan: 6.48 amBhivpuri: 7.30 am07.45 hrs: Breakfast08.15 hrs: Move to Base village ( Bekre )08.45 hrs: At Bekre08.45 – 9.30 hrs: Small trail till waterfall09.35 hrs: Introduction to waterfall rappelling09.45- 16.00 hrs: Waterfall Rappelling16.00 hrs: proceed to Bekare village16.30 hrs: Proceed to Mumbai20.30 hrs: DadarFor registration and more details please contactTushar: 9890672593Ashwin:9867250271Deepak:9422682020Plz do sms your name and email_id if call not receivedEMAIL ID:-vibesoutdoors@gmail.comThe charges for the event are Rs. 800/- per head, which includes travelling from Bhivpuri to Bhivpuri, breakfast, equipment and expertise charges.Extra Rappelling will cost Rs 500/- Per Rappel, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.Payment details:Name of Current Acc Holder : VIBES... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 06:41 AM PDT Dear Trekkers, Lets gear up for a Simple yet wonderful and thrilling trek to Kothaligad on 26th July 2015 Fort Kothaligad Height: ~ 1550 feet Grade: Simple Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Ambivali, Base Village Location: Karjat regionAttractions:- Large Cave, Chimney Like Tunnel, Pinnacle carved from inside forming a staircase. Starting Point: Karjat ST Depot End Point: Karjat ST Depot Age :- 10 years and above can join for the Trek. Trek Lead :- Rohan Vedpathak Brief Information about the fort :- Kothaligad is a small Fort (1500 ft) is situated to the east of Karjat in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top. Schedule:- Meeting point at Karjat ST Depot - Near Inquiry Counter. Tip :- ST Depot is 5 mins walkable distance from railway stationStart our Journey by boarding the Karjat Fast Local ( 2nd Compartment from the Motorman Towards Karjat side ) Participants who reside on the slow tracks are requested to board the Train from the nearest fast halting stations @CST – 06:10 AM@Dadar – 06:24 AM@Kurla – 06:31 AM@Ghatkopar – 6:35 AM@Thane – 6:50 AM@Dombivali – 7:02 AM@Kalyan – 7:10 AM@Karjat – 08:00 AM Karjat ST Depot @ 8:00 AM Moving towards Ambivali Base village by Tumtums or Minidoors Base village / Introduction Round, Instructions & Ascend... On The Top / Exploration / Photography Start Descend at 12:30 AM Reach Base at 1:30 PM Lunch at the base village ( simple veg meal served ) Board T... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 04:21 AM PDT TreksAndTrails India- Waterfall Rappelling at Kondana Caves on 26th July 2015 Cost: 1050/- per person Included - (Breakfast and lunch and karjat to karjat travelling.) Kondana caves in Karjat are a group of 16 Buddhist caves; Records suggest that these caves were excavated sometime during the 1st century BC. The Chaitya or the prayer hall has one inscription which gives information about the donors. These are rock-cut Buddhist caves with a stupa, chaitya, vihara, and sculptures. It is believed that during an earthquake in the early 1900s, much of the front, floor and stupa were damaged. This left the pillars in the chaitya suspended like huge stalactites from the ceiling. Large beehives hang at the entrance to the cave, so avoid smoking, or aromatic foods. If you follow this trail uphill, it will turn into a steep climb. Schedule 7:00 am: Assemble at ticket counter (karjat station east). 7:3 0 am: Move towards Kondhiwade village 8: 30 am: Reached to the kondhiwade village. 8:30 am: Breakfast. 9:15 am: Start the trek towards kondana caves. 10:30 am: Reached to the rappelling side. 10:45am: Start the rappelling. NOTE: (What to carry):- (Water bottle, Shoes is compulsory , cap, sun glass(if required), wear comfortable cloths, personal medical. Rules: 1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited. 2. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding. 3. Treks and Trails India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. 4. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory, if unable to contact PLEASE send a text message. 5. Sleeveless, low neck, figure hugging shirts/tops, short pants, hot pants not allowed. 6. Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery (at own risk) 7. Avoid wearing Gold and other precious jewellry (Wear at your own risk) Important Note: One needs to deposit full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Bank Name: Citibank Account No: 5490671112 Account Type: S... Read more |
Posted: 21 Jul 2015 02:28 AM PDT TAT - one day trek to thrilling "HARIHAR" fort trek on saturday 25th july 2015 little info of fort: - Height: 3676 ft Region: Igatpuri Place: Harihar fort Region : Nasik Grade: Medium Leader: Suhas Patil 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 CST 00:18 am Byculla 00:28 am Dadar 00:38 am Kurla 00:44 am Ghatkopar 01:04 am Thane 01:26 am Dombivli 01:35 am Kalyan 01:48 am Titwala 02:08 am Asangaon 02:45 am Kasara meeting point for pune & mumbai peoples @ 02:50 am Kasara ra... Read more |