Mumbai Hikers Community 10.08.2015

Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:02 AM PDT

ITINERARY FOR 16th-18th Aug : Day 1:   12:00 Welcome Drink & Orientation. 13:30 Lunch. 15:00 Burma Bridge, Rappelling, Climbing. 17:30 Tea/Coffee with Cookies 18:00 Scavenger Hunt 20:30 Wildlife Documentary, Dinner Day 2:   7:00 Trek To Syntheri Rocks. 17:30 Leisure Time. 20:30 BBQ ,Dinner Day 3 :   7:00 Canoeing , Jacuzzi, Coracle Ride. (At an extra cost). And the package costs only INR 5799/- Hurry!!! Limited Seats!!! Special offer for a group booking of 6 or more Please call for more details & booking regarding the event.Thanks & Regards, Mansi Kardekar. Social Media Marketing Manager. Indian Adventures Wildlife & Adventure Resorts. Contact: +918451070001.... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 10:51 PM PDT

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. We at Nisarga Bhraman are glad to announce batch 3 of an adventure trip of River Rafting in the Kundalika River at Kolad on Sunday, 15th August 2015. Trip details : White Water Rafting in River Kundalika River Stretch: 10 Km International Grading: IV + Category For more details, visit the link below - http://www.nisargabhraman.org/2015/06/water-rafting-at-kundalika-river.html For registration, contact -9869509488 / 9619848367 

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 10:19 PM PDT

Dear All, We @ bhatkanti 24x7 has arranged a one day independence day spl trek to Sagargad trek on 15th August 2015. Height: 1357ft approx Region: Alibag Base Village: Khandale Grade:  Easy Contribution: 500.00 per person Meeting point : Panvel Station at 7.30 am Iternary of d trek - 7:30: breakfast 8.00  : Move to bae village by Govt Transport 11:30  : Ascend 1:30   Atop Explore - REST - Lunch - Explore – Photography 15:00  : Descend 16:30  : Base 17:00  : Depart to Mumbai by ST buses. We will be in Mumbai around 20:00 Hrs (Subjective) Things To Carry:- A Water Bottle Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional) Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc. Good trekking shoes preferably ACTION. Personal basic medical kit A haversack to put all these things Pls carry Lunch Will collect the total amount on d day of trek @panvel station For confirmation or any querries pls reply here or do contact on Abhishek Jadhav - 9820262654 Avinash Phadtare - 9870108525 Hope to c u on treks...

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 09:40 PM PDT

भेटण्याचे ठिकाण - कामतहॉटेल समोर,खंडाला ब्रिज खाली सकाळी ठीक 8.30 वाजता. पोहचण्याचे मार्ग - 1.मुंबईवरुन -train-इंद्रायणी एक्सप्रेस पकडून लोनावाला येथे उतरणे.तिथून लोनावाला ST डेपो जवळून शेयर रिक्शाST Bus- खंडाला exit ला उतरणे आणि ब्रिज खाली चालत येणे.2.पुणे,सातारा,सांगली,कोल्हापुर-पुणे स्टेशन वरुन सिंहगड एक्सप्रेस ने खंडाला स्टेशन ला उतरने.आणि तिथेच स्टेशन बाहेर भैरवनाथ मंदिराजवळ एकत्र येणे. सोबत घ्यावयाच्या वस्तु- दुपाराचे जेवण,2 लीटर पाणी, extra कपडे आणि टॉवेल.पावसाळी जैकेट्स. ट्रैकिंग शूज असल्यास उत्तम.हे सर्व एका छोट्या बैगत आणावे.अंगावर शक्यतो फुल tshirflt आणि फुल pant/trek pant असावी. हे टाळावे- मौल्यवान वस्तु , हाफ स्लीव टीशर्ट आणि 3/4 पैन्ट्स. सहभाग मूल्य-₹ 200. मोहिमेविषयी -16 ऑगस्ट ला सकाळी भरपेट नाश्ता उरकून 8.30 वाजे पर्यंत भैरवनाथ मंदिर ,खंडाला स्टेशन जवळ भेटावे. ही मोहीम अंदाजे 20किमी ची आहे आणि जंगल भागातुंन आहे .त्यामुळे पाठीवर जितके कमी वजन असेल तितके चांगले.खंडाला येथे भेटल्यावर मोहिमे विषयी सविस्तर माहिती देण्यात येईल.तिथून आपण tata dam जवळून पलीकडे कुरवंडा येथे पोहचू.आपली खरी मोहीम येथून सुरु होईल.या मोहिमे विषयी भौगोलिक आणि ऐतिहासिक माहिती कुरवण्डा येथे दिली जाईल.मग आपणास छावनी या कोकणातील गावी उतरायचे आहे. कुरवण्डा घाट उतरून छावनी ला पोहोचवायस आपणस अंदाजे 2 वाजतील.तिथून आपण समरभूमि स्मारकस वंदन करायचे. एथे अजुन माहिती दिली जाईल.आणि मग आपले जेवण आटपुन आपणस खोपोली ला private वाहनाने सोडले जाईल. आपण अंदाजे संध्याकाळी 6 वाजे पर्यन्त खोपोली ला असु ! महत्वाची माहिती -1. मोहिम सुरु होण्याआधी भरपेट नाष्टा करावा कारण जेवण अंदाजे 2-3 वाजता स्मारका जवळ पोहोचल्यावर होईल. दुपाराचे जेवण अवश्य आणावे कारण खंडाला सोडल्यावर डायरेक्ट खोपोली ला हॉटेल्स आहेत. मधे खाण्यासाठी सोबत काहीतरी असलेले चांगलेच.2. फुल shirt/tshirt आणि pant घालावी जेनेकरुन काट्या चा आणि rashes चा त्रास होणार नाही.3. मोबाइल जरूर असावा पण शक्यतो तो vibrate वर ठेवावा उगाच जंगलात आणि निसर्गात आपला व्यत्यय नको. 4. कैमरा जरूर आणावा पण पाऊस आणि पाणी याचे भान ठेवावे . मोहीम वेळेत होणे गरजेचे आहे तेंव्हा वेळेचे भान राखून फोटोग्राफी करावी .5.आपण 2 ठिकाणी अम्बा नदी ओलंडनार आहोत. तेंव्हा नदीत डुंबत... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 10:18 AM PDT

Nisarga Bhraman invites you to one day monsoon trek to Thanale Caves on Sunday 16th Aug 2015 Grade: EasyEndurance : EasyBase Village: ThanaleThanale Caves is group of 23 Buddhist Caves located near Sudhagad in Raigad, 18 km from Pali. These caves are simple and belong to first century B.C. It has two Chaityas, two Stupas and rest are Viharas. It is said that during fight with British Vasudev Balwant Phadke took shelter in these cavesSunday 16th Aug:-Start from Borivali National Park by private bus @ 5.30 in morningWe will be taking Western express highway till Sion-Chembur-Vashi-Belapur,Kalamboli. participants staying on way can board the bus at their convenient pickup pointBreakfast on the wayReach Thanale by 8.00 amStart trek by 9.00 amReach caves by 11.30 amExplore cavesPost lunch Start descending by 1.30 pmReach base village by 3.30 pmStart return journey by 4.00 pmVisit Pali Ganpati on way backReach Mumbai by 9.00 pm (Subject to traffic)Cost of the trek would be Rs. 750/- The cost includes -• Travel by private bus from Borivali to Borivali • Breakfast, evening snacks• Guide/ NB chargesNote: One need to carry his/her lunch for the dayFor registration and get more details, contact - 9167966042, 9869509488To register for the event one has to handover or transfer the full amount to the account:Account Holder: Parag VartakBank & Branch: ICICI Bank, Thakur Complex BranchA/c Number: 037601504142RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0001074once done with the transfer please SMS/ Whatsup/ e-mail the transaction detailsHere is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -• A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek• At least 2 Liters of water• Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin, Cap• Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)• Personal medicines required if any• Identity ProofFew rules that we would like people to follow - • Smoking, consumption of alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics is strictly banned on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.• The le... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 10:13 AM PDT

IMPORTANTPlease contact the leaders between 0800-1000hrs and between 1800-2100 hrs. In case they don't answer the call, text them your name, email address and trek interested in. They will revert you by an email or call. Please note, till Tuesday i.e. 11th August 2015 bookings will be open only for members of Mumbai Unit. Post it, bookings will be open for all. Waterfall/Ghat/Hill/Fort: NaneghatRegion: MalshejGrade: MediumExpense: INR 800 Cost includes:*Transport from and to Dadar.*Breakfast and light evening snacks.*Tea/coffee.*YHAI expertise. Cost excludes:*Lunch.*Any other cost not mentioned in inclusions. About Naneghat:Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range near Junnar in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. During the reign of the Satavahana, the pass was extensively used as a trade route between Kalyan and Junnar. Literally, the name nane means "coin" and ghat means "pass". The name is given because this path was used as a tollbooth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills. The location is ideal for star gazing and star photography. How to book: Trek Leaders:Mangesh Dhaimade (0-98331 15324) & Parag Joshi (0-99671 12229) To register for the trek, kindly contact the leaders. As advised by them, deposit the booking amount in the bank account and confirm the payment. On confirming the same by the leaders, your booking stands confirmed for the trek. Kindly register yourself before or by 20th August, 2015 in order to get a confirmed place in the group. Bookings on first come first serve Basis. Happy trekking... Cheers!Mangesh

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 09:54 AM PDT

Trekगुरु : 120ft. Vihi Waterfall Rappelling Date : 15th & 16 AUG 2015 ( 2 batches ) Destination : Vihi-Kasara, ashoka Waterfall Hight : Approx 120 ft Grade : Thrilling Cost : 800 rs. Contact : PRAVIN 9821318848/9821465256 ----------- Dear trekkers,           Trekगुरु invites you for 120ft. Vihi Waterfall Rappelling On 15th & 16 AUG 2015 ---------- Event Schedule & Itinerary Catch Kasara Slow Local 05.02 am : CST 05.10 am : Byculla 05.20 am : Dadar 05.30 am : Kurla 05.36 am : Ghatkopar 05.57 am : Thane 06.19 am : Dombiwali 06.28 am : Kalyan 06.41 am : Titwala 07.38 am : Kasara 07.40 am : Meeting point - kasara station 07.45 am : Move to base village vihi  Reach vihi village Breakfast Rapelling session Lunch 04.00 pm : Kasara station 07.00 pm : Mumbai (Tentatively) * Same Schedule & Itinerary for both batch ---------- Cost - 800 rs ---------- Include - > Transportation Kasara - vihi village - Kasara by jeep/tumtum/tempo > Breakfast - lunch > Rapelling charges > Expertise charges ---------- Things To Be carried: Identity proof (must) Scarf For Ladies (Must) A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs), Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (must) Binocular, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional) Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc Medicine those if u require usually A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks A haversack to put in all the things to be carried... ---------- To confirm his/her registration needs to deposit advance payment (500rs) into the following bank account (Please write your name in description) Account Details Bank Name: BANK OF MAHARASHTRA Account ID: 20059830445 Account Type: Savings Bank Account Account name: PRAVIN P. KAMBLE Branch: BHOIWADA - MUMBAI IFSC code: MAHB0000563 ---------- Contact detail Pravin : 9821318848 9821465256 -------------------- Do's, Dont's & Facts - Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly. - Pack your stuff with an extra polythene lining to protect the contents... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 09:18 AM PDT

TAT- Independence day special trek to Peb (vikatgad) fort on 15th August saturday  2015. The Adventure Trekkers arrange one day rainy trek to "PEB fort" includes little bit of .... Trekking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Enjoying Fantastic View of Landscape, Nice Weather and Exploring of the fort.. Date: 15th August 2015 Trek Name: Peb Fort Region: Neral, Matheran Region Trek Grade: Medium Duration: One Day Trek leader: Suhas Patil Fees:- 500/- About pen fort:- This fort is not heard by many until few years back but recently  is getting more and more popular with trekkers.  It's a small fort near the ranges of Matheran (the famous hill station in Maharashtra). It is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is a one-day trek and also one of the most enchanting trek in Monsoon. It is also known as Vikatgad. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal. Prabalgad is another fort opposite this small fort. Peb fort overlooks the Konkan region and also is approachable from Pune. So Chatrapati Shivaji must have given a thought before building this strategic fort. The fort is at a height of 2100 feet above mean sea level. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. The Panorama Point at Matheran is at much higher level and gives a clear view of the small fortification of the fort. Itinerary:-  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST 6:18 am Byculla 6:24 am Dadar 6:31 am Kurla 6:35 am Ghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 7:02 am Dombivali 7:10 am Kalyan 7:14 am Vitthalwadi 7:16 am Ulhasnagar 7:20 am Ambarnath 7:27 am Badlapur 7:36 am Vangani 7:40 am Shelu 7:44 Neral For Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am. 08:00 am - Reporting time at Ner... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 09:18 AM PDT

TAT- Independence day special trek to Peb (vikatgad) fort on 15th August saturday  2015. The Adventure Trekkers arrange one day rainy trek to "PEB fort" includes little bit of .... Trekking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Enjoying Fantastic View of Landscape, Nice Weather and Exploring of the fort.. Date: 15th August 2015 Trek Name: Peb Fort Region: Neral, Matheran Region Trek Grade: Medium Duration: One Day Trek leader: Suhas Patil Fees:- 500/- About pen fort:- This fort is not heard by many until few years back but recently  is getting more and more popular with trekkers.  It's a small fort near the ranges of Matheran (the famous hill station in Maharashtra). It is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is a one-day trek and also one of the most enchanting trek in Monsoon. It is also known as Vikatgad. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal. Prabalgad is another fort opposite this small fort. Peb fort overlooks the Konkan region and also is approachable from Pune. So Chatrapati Shivaji must have given a thought before building this strategic fort. The fort is at a height of 2100 feet above mean sea level. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. The Panorama Point at Matheran is at much higher level and gives a clear view of the small fortification of the fort. Itinerary:-  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST 6:18 am Byculla 6:24 am Dadar 6:31 am Kurla 6:35 am Ghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 7:02 am Dombivali 7:10 am Kalyan 7:14 am Vitthalwadi 7:16 am Ulhasnagar 7:20 am Ambarnath 7:27 am Badlapur 7:36 am Vangani 7:40 am Shelu 7:44 Neral For Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am. 08:00 am - Reporting time at Ner... Read more

Posted: 09 Aug 2015 09:18 AM PDT

TAT- Independence day special trek to Peb (vikatgad) fort on 15th August saturday  2015. The Adventure Trekkers arrange one day rainy trek to "PEB fort" includes little bit of .... Trekking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Enjoying Fantastic View of Landscape, Nice Weather and Exploring of the fort.. Date: 15th August 2015 Trek Name: Peb Fort Region: Neral, Matheran Region Trek Grade: Medium Duration: One Day Trek leader: Suhas Patil Fees:- 500/- About pen fort:- This fort is not heard by many until few years back but recently  is getting more and more popular with trekkers.  It's a small fort near the ranges of Matheran (the famous hill station in Maharashtra). It is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is a one-day trek and also one of the most enchanting trek in Monsoon. It is also known as Vikatgad. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal. Prabalgad is another fort opposite this small fort. Peb fort overlooks the Konkan region and also is approachable from Pune. So Chatrapati Shivaji must have given a thought before building this strategic fort. The fort is at a height of 2100 feet above mean sea level. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. The Panorama Point at Matheran is at much higher level and gives a clear view of the small fortification of the fort. Itinerary:-  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST 6:18 am Byculla 6:24 am Dadar 6:31 am Kurla 6:35 am Ghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 7:02 am Dombivali 7:10 am Kalyan 7:14 am Vitthalwadi 7:16 am Ulhasnagar 7:20 am Ambarnath 7:27 am Badlapur 7:36 am Vangani 7:40 am Shelu 7:44 Neral For Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am. 08:00 am - Reporting time at Ner... Read more