Mumbai Hikers Community 24.07.2015

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 11:15 PM PDT

Dear BAAN Hikers, Waterfall rappelling is an adventure activity with safety gears and with guidance of the technical persons in which walk down a waterfall.  Safety is of utmost importance, that's why we use the best gear available and Outdoor Experts are there to control this Adventure Sport. Waterfall Rappelling is a thrilling sport with the force of water. So get ready to Experience the thrill…….. SAFETY:- For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. BAAN Hikersprides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience.  All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety. Details for the trek are as follows:- (Please come with return ticket of Karjat from your respective station.) Catch Karjat slow train from CST. Mumbai CST - 5.22 am Dadar - 5.40 am Thane - 6.17 am  Dombivli - 6.39 am Kalyan - 6.48 am Bhivpuri Station - 7.30 am Meeting Point : Bhivpuri Railway Station 7.40 am sharp  • 8.00 am : Breakfast and Tea • 9.00 am : introduction and start trek till base of waterfall • 11.00 am : Rappelling Starts • 03.00 pm : Lunch (as per free time ) • 5.30 pm : Departure to Bhivpuri Station • Then arrival at Thane station aprx. 8.00 pm; Then arrival at Dadar station aprx. 9.00 pm; Things to carry:- • Lunch for a day  • Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.  • Double packed valuables in polythene. • Identity Proof • Water 2 liters (must) • Windcheater • Good shoes (must) • A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. (No sling bags/ jholas please) • Avoid wearing gold ornaments. Dress Code for Participants: • Close neck non transparent T shirts • Carry Scarf for tying h... Read more

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:57 PM PDT

Monsoon Camping on Aug 1st and 2nd @ Krishna River Camp – Wai - Every weekend Venue : Krishna River Camp - website krishnarivercamp.com also check us out on  FB  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097523333608195/  Rs.2000 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Activities, Over night stay, Evening Snacks, Dinner & Break Fast. 12pm check in at Campsite - Allocation of tents  1pm Lunch   2-4pm – Swim in the river with life jackets, bamboo raft building and riding,  Hobby Fishing with Japanese fishing rods 4-6.00pm – Enjoy the water falls ( 5 mins walk from the base)  6.30- Evening Tea snacks 6.30-7.30- Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Board games  7.30-8.30- DIY Barbecue (200gm marinated veg , nonveg per person)  9pm- Dinner 10.00pm- Campfire  10.30pm Lights off-  Next day  8.00-8.30 Break Fast - Upma/ Pohe Tea 9-9.30- Bullock Cart Ride   Post check out options    Take a local wai tour - Picturesque Balkavdi Dam, Dhom Dam, Dholya Ganpati Temple, Menavli Ghat, Nana Phadnavis Wada and Narsinha Temple    Go trekking to near by options such as Kamalgad,  Kates Point Mahableshwar.   Take a Panchgani & Mahableshwar Tour.   Contact : Milan Wadkar @ 9819833345 for booking or email us at    milan@krishnarivercamp.com Campers have to travel on their own to Wai with their own vehicle.     Wai is approximately 250kms from Mumbai or ~4.5hrs and 90kms from Pune or ~2hrs.

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 09:41 AM PDT

Lohgad  Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level, and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, called Vinchukata (Scorpion's tail) because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact.   The fort as seen from its base during monsoon During the monsoon, the top of the fort is covered with mist and clouds and becomes particularly wet with growing moss. The roads and trails leading to the hill are quite slippery at this time of the year and precautions are necessary to be taken while venturing the routes.   This tour is for whom? 1. Fort Lovers 2. Shutter Bugs (Photographers) 3. Children / School Children's 4. Families / Friends  5. In short Everyone !!!   Photo Tour Schedule: 1. Catch the Train Indrayani Express (Train TImings: CST-5:40 am, Dadar-5:51 am, Thane-6:14 am, Kalyan-6:33 am) 2. Catch the Lonavla Local Train to Malvali Station from Platform 3 @ 8:15 am 3. Move towards Baje Caves @ 8:25 am 4. Reach @ Bhaje Caves and have breakfast. 5. Visit Bhaje Caves & move towards Lohgad by 9:30 am 6. Reach @ the Top of the Lohgad @ 11:00 am 7. Explore the place till 12:30 pm and start descend 8. Have Lunch @ 1:30 pm 9. Start return journey to Malvali Station by 2:30 pm 10. Reach Malvali @ 5 pm and move to Lanavla by local train. 11. Catch the Bus or Train from Lonavla to Mumbai. 12. Reach Mumbai by 9:00 pm 13. Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.   Things to Carry: 1. 2-3 Ltrs Water (MUST) 2. Windcheater 3. Sunscreen Lotion 4. Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!) 5. Extra cloths 6. Dry snacks 7. Torch with extra batteries 8. A Bag to put all these things   Cost: Rs. 450/- per person   Confirmation & b... Read more

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 03:25 AM PDT

Trek to GRANDIOSE PEB Fort - 02-Aug-2015, Sunday. Location: Neral (Karjat), RAIGADDate & Duration: 02nd August 2015, Sunday - 09:00 to 21:00 Start Point: Neral Station, Neral (Central Railway Line)Closing Point: Neral Station, Neral (Central Railway Line)Trek Type: Hill FortHeight: 2105 FeetGrade: Medium IAge Group: 16 Years to 55 Years Last Date of Registration: 31st July 2015 Highlights of Trek/Fort: Swami Samarth Maharaj Cave, Rock cut caves & water tanks, small rock patch climbing thrill, scenic view of Matheran, Fortification & Bastion, Temple, Kadyavarcha Ganapati THIS IS AN ADVENTURE TREK. PICNICKERS NOT ALLOWED. TREK SCHEDULE: 08:00 - Meeting at Start Point & having Breakfast-Tea09:00 - Start journey to Reach 'Thakurwadi' the base village thru Auto09:30 - Reaching Thakurwadi and starting trek for Peb12:00 - Reaching atop & Exploring13:00 - Lunch & Rest14:00 - Start trek towards Matheran via Peb-Matheran ridge16:00 - Reaching Dasturi, Matheran16:30 - Starting return travel to Neral thru Jeeps17:30 - Reaching Closing Point & Bye Bye Take Care > The schedule above is flexible and produced to give an idea of the Trek. Other Important Details: TREK FEES: INR 400/- ONLY Fees Include: Travelling (By Public Transport) Neral to Neral, 1 Teas & Breakfast and Expertise during whole trek, Equipment/Gears Charges, First Aid & Survival Aid (if required). Fees Excludes:Everything that is not specifically mentioned in 'Fees include'. Interested Participants can directly deposit or transfer Fees to our bank account:GUERILLA ADVENTURESIDBI BANK LIMITEDNERUL BRANCHACCOUNT # 0244102000007719IFS CODE # IBKL0000244MICR # 400259014 THINGS/ITEMS, MUST TO CARRY:A Good Waterproof Backpack (To carry all things, Avoid extra luggage)2 - 3 Liter Water Bottles (carried in 2 equal sized bottles to divide equal weight in backpack)Good Trek Shoes + 1 Pair Socks (Avoid Jogging shoes or shoes with spikes)Cap/Hat/BuffFull Sleeves T-Shirts, Full Cotton/Trek... Read more

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 03:13 AM PDT

Treks and Trails India One Day River Rafting at Kundalika on 9th August 2015   River Rafting Kolad On public demand we are glad to invite you for Thrilling River Rafting experience at Kolad on Sunday, 9th August 2015 Total Rafting Distance: 10 - 12 Kms Duration: 2 hrs - 2.5 hrs (Depending on the speed of the water) Activity Type: Adventurous Grade: Medium Endurance Level: Medium Swimming skills – Not required Previous experience – Not necessary \ Short Info: River Rafting on Kundalika River started a few years ago and now it is a year round activity (Only rafting facility in India to be operational all-round the year). River Rafting at Kundalika River in Kolad is about 4 hrs drive from Pune and Mumbai. White Water Rafting in Kundalika river, Kolad is controlled by the release of the Dam water on the Kundalika River and offers Grade II and Grade III rapids (Higher the Grade, higher the level of difficulty). Meeting Point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) @ 5:30 am   Itinerary: 05:30 am Depart from Dadar for Kolad 08:30 am Arrive at the rafting start point and Briefing for Rafting on arrival at the start point. 09:30 am Rafting begins   12.30 am: Rafting ends 01:30 pm Lunch Break (Veg. / Non Veg.) 03:30 pm Proceed back to Mumbai 07:30 pm Reach Dadar (E) (Tentative) Kolad White Water River Rafting                                The cost for the Rafting is Rs. 2,400/- One needs to deposit Rs 1,250/- (Non-Refundable) into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Deposit the amount in the following A/C and remaing on the event day.   Payment details: Bank Name: Citi Bank Account No: 5490671112 Account Type: Savings Bank Account Account name: Muhammed Yahya Virani IFSC code: CITI0100000   Note: In case of Rafting is cancelled due 2 unforeseen circumstances like Dam water is not released, heavy rain,etc. which is very less chances ... Rafting amount Rs. 1400/- per head will be refunded but participants have to bear Transport and Food Cost.   Includes: Transportati... Read more

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 02:49 AM PDT

TreksandTrails India is going for a One Day Monsoon trek to Kalsubai on 26th July 2015   Summary: Height: 5400 feet above sea level Grade: Medium Time: Maximum 4 hrs from Bari village Region: Igatpuri. Contribution: 1100.00 per person   About: Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadri, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.   Treks and Trails India Itinerary: 11:30 Departure from Dadar 25 July 2015 - Saturday Night   05:30 Reach base village on 26th July 2015, Breakfast & Tea 06:00 Start Trek 11:00 Kalsubai Summit - Highest Peak of Maharashtra 11:30 Start descend 14:00 Reach base 14:15 Lunch 15:00 Departure – move to Mumbai.   We will be in Mumbai around 21:30 hrs (subjective).   Note: *** AVOID USING PERFUMES AND DEO ESPECIALLY FOR THIS TREK ****   Inclusion: Travel from Mumbai (Dadar) railway station Bari village and back by ordinary private vehicle, 1 veg breakfast and 1 Lunch, 1 evening tea.   Exclusion: Emergency Medical evacuations if any required, Insurance and any item/event not mentioned in the inclusion list.   List of things required: Haversack and Wind Cheater to keep hands free. Water Bottle 3 Litres. Personal medicines. Camera (Optional). Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery (at own risk). Electoral or Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder some snacks & biscuits. Good trekking shoes, Extra Pair of Clothes, Plastic bag to keep clothes dry.   TreksandTrails rules: 1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited. 2. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding. ***Participation confirmation only via confirmed bank tra... Read more