Mumbai Hikers Community 03.08.2015

Posted: 01 Aug 2015 11:20 AM PDT

Located in the Igatpuri region of the Sahyadris, it lies at an altitude of about 3500 ft. above sea level. This fort is known for its triangular or prism shape. The facts of this fort are downright vertical with rocky steps embedded in them.A small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva can be seen. A pond lies right in front of the temple. Overall five cisterns can be found on this fort out of which water from one of these cisterns is potable. The famous rock cut steps of this fort is a major crowd puller for its shear design and the inclined angle of almost 80 degrees.There are total 117 steps carved beautifully in the rock patch and you really feel like flying on the wings of the wind when there is a very windy and rainy weather while climbing up the steps. Harihar offers breath taking view of the surrounding area. Photo link : https://goo.gl/AGcVfl Youtube link : https://youtu.be/AEsVvGkmUj4 Trek: Harihar Fort Type: Hill Fort Region: Trimbakeshwar. Height: 3500 ft. (approx.). Grade: Medium. Itinerary: 9th August Meeting Point: 05:50 am: Pritam da dhaba, dadar east 06:40 am: Nitin Company, Thane 06.00 am: Proceed from Dadar Breakfast en route 11:30 am: At base village Nirgun pada. 11:45 am: Start Ascend. 01:45 pm: Reach atop harihargad fort with an amazing route 02:00 - 03:00 pm : Lunch, explore and rest. 03:15 pm: Start descend 05:00 pm: At Base 05:15 pm: Proceed to Mumbai 10:00 pm: At Dadar. Please note that the timings are tentative. Cost: 850 rs per person. Inclusions: Travelling from Dadar to Dadar Breakfast Professional Expertise. Exclusions: Travel till Dadar station Meals during travel Personal expenses Insurance of any kind Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses Any item not covered under "inclusions" Minimum number of participants: 10 (for the event to happen) All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the ... Read more

Posted: 01 Aug 2015 11:15 AM PDT

Rappelling is a controlled descend down a rock face using a rope. Waterfall Rappelling is an awesome version of the same, through a waterfall. Destination: Dudhiware, Lonavala. Height: Approx 135 - 150 feet Grade: Thrilling Cost : Rs. 1300/- per head (Mumbai to Mumbai) Cost : Rs. 1000/- per head (Lonavala to Lonavala) Please note : This event is divided into two batches, Batch 1 : 8th Aug, Saturday Batch 2 : 9th Aug, Sunday Itinerary: Meeting point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) at 05:30 am Pickup points: 06:15 am - Yogi Hotel, Chembur 06:30 am - Vashi Bridge, Vashi 07:00 am - McDonald', Kalamboli, Panvel 09:00 am - At base village 09:15 am - Small trek towards waterfall 09:45 am - Briefing and safety Instructions at waterfall 09:45 am -03:30 pm - Waterfall rappelling 05:00 pm - Departure for Mumbai We'll reach Mumbai by 21.00 Hrs (Tentative) Minimum number of participants: 15 (For the event to happen) Inclusions Travelling from Dadar to Dadar/Lonavala to Lonavala Breakfast Equipment Expertise charges 1 Rappelling Charges Exclusions Travel till Dadar station Meals during travel Lunch Personal expenses Insurance of any kind Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses Any item not covered under "inclusions" All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration. For confirmation of the seat, full amount needs to be deposited prior to the event. Prior to making any payments please confirm about the seat availability by calling/whats app on the below given numbers. Payment options: Bank Name: ICICI Bank Name: Ankita Phalle Account No. 107401505442 IFSC Code: ICIC0001074 Branch: Thakur Complex Branch For payment using credit/debit card/net-banking please call on the below given numbers: For other payment options, queries and registration,please contact : +91 9867697306 +91 9867693107 Please read our Terms and Conditions and C... Read more

Posted: 01 Aug 2015 11:12 AM PDT

Rappelling is a controlled descend down a rock face using a rope. Waterfall Rappelling is an awesome version of the same, through a waterfall. Destination: Dudhiware, Lonavala. Height: Approx 135 - 150 feet Grade: Thrilling Cost : Rs. 1300/- per head (Mumbai to Mumbai) Cost : Rs. 1000/- per head (Lonavala to Lonavala) Please note : This event is divided into two batches, Batch 1 : 8th Aug, Saturday Batch 2 : 9th Aug, Sunday Itinerary: Meeting point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) at 05:30 am Pickup points: 06:15 am - Yogi Hotel, Chembur 06:30 am - Vashi Bridge, Vashi 07:00 am - McDonald', Kalamboli, Panvel 09:00 am - At base village 09:15 am - Small trek towards waterfall 09:45 am - Briefing and safety Instructions at waterfall 09:45 am -03:30 pm - Waterfall rappelling 05:00 pm - Departure for Mumbai We'll reach Mumbai by 21.00 Hrs (Tentative) Minimum number of participants: 15 (For the event to happen) Inclusions Travelling from Dadar to Dadar/Lonavala to Lonavala Breakfast Equipment Expertise charges 1 Rappelling Charges Exclusions Travel till Dadar station Meals during travel Lunch Personal expenses Insurance of any kind Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses Any item not covered under "inclusions" All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration. For confirmation of the seat, full amount needs to be deposited prior to the event. Prior to making any payments please confirm about the seat availability by calling/whats app on the below given numbers. Payment options: Bank Name: ICICI Bank Name: Ankita Phalle Account No. 107401505442 IFSC Code: ICIC0001074 Branch: Thakur Complex Branch For payment using credit/debit card/net-banking call on the below given numbers: For other payment options, queries and registration,please contact : +91 9867697306 +91 9867693107 Please read our Terms and Conditions and Cancella... Read more

Posted: 01 Aug 2015 04:38 AM PDT

Dear Adventure Lovers,  Get Ready to Celebrate Independence day in special manner as Vatsaru Trekking Club are glad to invite you all for an ambitious event, RaigadPradakshina and Raigad Trek, on 15th August – 16th August 2015.Why not celebrate 15th August on capital place of HindaviSwarajya. And complete Pradakshina which will be rare opportunity, View of nearby mountains and forest is very beautiful. The forest is one of its kinds.Many people have seen Raigad. But has anyone seen Raigad from all side. Has anyone ever thought why ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj has chosen this fort as the capital for HindaviSwarajya. For this you have to complete Pradakshina of Raigad fort.Brief Info about the Fort Height: - 820 meters (2,700 ft)Grade :- Medium (High on Endurance)Base Village :- Pachad District :- Mahad – RaigadMain Attractions :- Capital of Maratha HindaviSwarajya, Rajyabhishek Place of ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj.Places of interest: Logically constructed MahaDarawaja, Holicha mal. Rajdarabar, Bajarpeth, HirakaniBuruj, TakamakTok, Jagadishwar Temple, ShivajiMaharaj Samadhi, Bhavanikada. And many more.Details about Pradakshina: it involves traveling around Raigad Fort, Surrounding area of fort has a thick rain forest, sacred groves, Rainy stream & big waterfalls and the forest are very dense. As its rainy season, we have to cross mud path. Route is quite exhilarating.Places of interest in Pradakshina: Chit Darawaja: start point, RainakSmarak, LinganaDarshan,Bhavanikada: shooting spot of marathi movie "Sarja",PotalyachaDonger: Place from where British conquered Raigad Fort.RaigadPradakshina totally depends on natural weather conditions As we have to cross streams & falls. So if it is raining heavily, it is dangerous to cross streams & falls. Depending on situation Pradakshina will be completed.Distance: 16 km approxDuration: 7/8 hrs approxGrade: Moderate to toughTrek Itinerary: Trek will start from Pune,Meeting point Omkareshwar Temple on 14th August 2014 at 10:... Read more