Posted: 21 Aug 2015 10:00 AM PDT

Hey Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you all for a Trek to Harishchandragad fort on 22nd -23rd August ’15. (Starting on 21st Night)
Some Information about the fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy (3 hrs trek)
Region: Malshej Ghats
Base Village: Pachnai, Khireshwar
For Detailed Itinerary, please follow below link:
http://www.trekmatesindia.com/2015/08/tmi-trek-to-harishchandragad-fort-on.html
For registrations, Contact below:
Trek Mates India’s Office: (+91) 8422 888 006 / 007 / 008
Email Id : trekmates@gmail.com
Regards,
Trek Mates India
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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 05:30 PM PDT

Hey friends, we at TMI Riders, are glad to announce Bike / Car to Wai – Mahabaleshwar – Pratapgad – Panchgani – Tapola on 22nd – 23rd August' 2015.
The places that will be visiting are:
1. Wai.
2. Mahabaleshwar
3. Pratapgad Fort
4. Panchgani
5. Tapola
Total Bike Ride would be 550 KM Approx
Check the details of ride at – http://www.trekmatesindia.com/2015/05/tmi-riders-bike-ride-to-wai.html
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: +91 8422 888 006 | 007 | 008
Email id- trekmates@gmail.com
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Regards,
Team _ TMI Riders
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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 05:30 PM PDT

Trek: Bhimashankar
Height: Appx 3500 ft
Region: Karjat
Grade: Medium
Max. Participants: 30
History:
Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle. The Maharashtra Government has also declared it a Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals like Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc. The Bhima River originates at Bhimashankar.
Shiva Temple : The temple of Bhimashankar is around 1200 – 1400 years old and is built on the Hemad Panthi style. There are very beautiful sculptures and paintings on the roof and pillars of the temple.
Gupt Bhimashankar : There is a water stream route going down from the left of the Ram temple. Taking that route, we enter a thick jungle. We reach a temple around 25 minutes through this route. A route going toward the waterfall, left of this temple, leads to the "water sculpted""Shiva Linga" under this waterfall. This is called the Gupt Bhimashankar. There is a huge waterfall at this place.
Itinerary:
22nd Aug Augest 2015
Meeting point: Dadar Station 6.15 am
Catch Karjat Fast local from Dadar
Dadar : 6.24 am
Kurla : 6.31 am
Ghatkopar : 6.35 am
Thane : 6.50 am
Kalyan : 7.10 am
Bhivpuri : 7.51 am
08.30 hrs: Move to khandas by local transport
09.30 hrs: @ Khandas (Base Village)
10.00 hrs: Start the trek via shidhi ghat
Lunch on the way
16.00 hrs: @ top (Depending on the participants)
Free time, Dinner, Overnight Stay
23rd Augest 2015
4.30 hrs: Wake up call
5.00 am attend aarti at temple (optional)
07.00 hrs: Move to Gupt bhimashankar
9.00 hrs: Breakfast
10.30 hrs: Start Descend via ganesh ghat enroute Lunch
16.00 hrs: At Khandas (Base village)
17.30 hrs: At Karjat station
18.00 hrs: Proceed to Mumbai
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr).
3. Lunch for Saturday
4. Rain cheater
5. Camera (Optional).
6. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
7. Torch with extra batteries.
8. Personal medicines
9. A good trekking shoes.
The charges for the trek are Rs.1200/- per head, which includes travelling from Karjat to Karjat ,Stay at Bhimashankar, Dinner (Saturday), breakfast (Sunday), Lunch(Sunday), and expertise charges.
One needs to deposit Indian Rupee ₹ 800/- (Non-refundable) advance amount for Booking Private Vehicle, Activity Charges, Food, Accommodation etc. into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
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GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE
Name: OMKAR MANOHAR GOTHANKAR
Corporation Bank A/c No.: – 049700101026613
Ashokvan Branch, Dahisar (E)
IFSC CODE : CORP0000497
MICR CODE : 400017037
Once Payment is done kindly SMS Transaction Number with your name & phone no.
You seat will be confirmed only after receiving the advance.
Cancellations – Terms Applicable
For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Omkar Gothankar : 09773483654
Satya Poojary : 09167466848
Roshan Tandale : 09619858121
To get regular update about latest event register your email id at below numbers.
09773483654.
Ask your family and friends to join us today and enjoy thrilling adventure.
Please note:
That unlike conventional picnic, it is an adventure event wherein we are going to take local transport, eat available local food. It's absolutely safe and easy trek if any unnecessary risk and bravado is avoided.
Happy & Safe Trekking…..
Regards,
Youth Trekkers
E-mail: youthadventuresindia@gmail.com
youthadventuresindia@yahoo.in
DO NOT CARRY: Slippers, High Heels, Alcohol
Rules & Instructions: – Lunch for Saturday noon is compulsory – Valuable 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 its rules and regulations. – Leaving your garbage (empty bisleri bottles also) at camp site is not allowed. – Bring extra polythene bags for your garbage and take it at your home for proper disposal. We are not going to provide you dust bin at camp site. Please stick to these rules. – Disposable materials like Styrofoam or paper dish, glass or bowl are not allowed. Instead of these, bring what you are using at home – Take care of your Camera & cell phone – Everyone has to follow the instructions of Camp In-charge & instructors – No shortcut in the trek – Drinking not allowed.
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