Posted: 21 Aug 2015 05:00 PM PDT

!! Trekker's Paradise !!
About the Tour :
I thing this the dream trek for the every trekker. The Harishchandragad fort is quite ancient. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic "Tatvasaar"), used to meditate here in 14th century. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. Marathas Took over Fort from Mughals in 1747.
ITINERARY
Friday :
Overnight journey towards Kasara by train on Friday night. Local transport to Pachnai base village.
Saturday :
Reach base village by 5:00 am. Rest. Breakfast at 7:30 am. "Let us know" each other session. Start ascending via Pachnai route. Reach Harishchandreshwar Temple by 9:30 am. Rest and Lunch. Post Lunch visit Kokankada. Late evening to Caves. Dinner. Night Stay at Caves.
Sunday :
Early morning breakfast. Post breakfast explore pinnacles of Harishchandragad and Monuments Start Descending by 11:00 am. Reach Base village by 3.00 pm. Back to Kasara by local transport. En route evening tea and refreshment.
Highlights of the tour:
Visit Konkan kada
Tramati peak
Kedareshwar temple
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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 05:00 PM PDT

The Amazing Canyoning Waterfall Trek of Khandala Valley.
One of the most scenic and adventurous Canyoning treks near Mumbai and Pune. Ideal for beginners.
Planned Schedule:
You may drive down / Car Pool / take a train / ST / Volvo / Share Cab to reach Lonavala.
8:00 am – Meeting at Near Lonavala Station
Induction / Breakfast
Travel upto Khandala, to starting point of trek
Canyoning Trek
1st Part of the trek is descending through a waterfall route into the Valley and second part is ascending back to Khandala.
4:30 pm Arrival back at Khandala
Return journey to Lonavala Station
End of Trek
The Sport: (Waterfall Rappelling / Canyoning )
Canyoneering is a brand new sport that’s becoming very popular all over the world. Western Ghats have many waterfalls and flowing streams that offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy this sport.
This unique, multi-sport adventure combines rappelling, down-climbing and river tracing in a deep valleys. Exploring trails following down the steep waterfalls is an adventure experience of a lifetime – go where very few have had the privilege to roam! Imagine yourself in the midst thick forest at the top of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.
Check list
Attire
Tights, leggings, or Track pants (avoid heavy jeans)
Full sleeves T-shirt (Dry fits), (you may carry spare change clothes)
Carry Spare Swimming trunks, light towel
Rain wear (Poncho, or Short light Raincoat), Rain Cap or Hat
Regular Sun Cap or Hat
Hand Towel
Other mandatory items
Flash light with spare batteries
Water (2 liters per head)
Pack all items in double plastic bags before packing it in your backpack or ruck sack
Pack everything in your backpack properly. Light items on top and bottom side of bag, heavy item towards center and towards your shoulder and body. Use compression straps to tighten the bag from all sides so that items inside the bag do not keep shifting.
Optional items
Comb and pocket mirror
personal medical kit
Mosquito repellent
Camera
Eco-Adventure Code
We strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.
Important Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs not allowed in during adventure sports.
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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 05:00 PM PDT

Rajmachi Day Trek
Trek, Off-Road Ride, Time enough to explore one of the two Rajmachi ancient fortress, Nature Trail, Dip in Pond (if time permits), and rural village food
Location: Lonavala Region
Duration: 1 Day
Stay: Not Applicable
Trek Category: Moderate
Proposed Plan
Reporting time 08:00 hrs at Lonavala
08:30 hrs to 09:30 hrs – Off Road ride Lonavala to Fanasgaon ; Packed breakfast.
09:30 hrs – Trek from Fanasgaon to Shrivardhan Fort to Rajmachi Village
Swim in Lake( Depend trek time 2 Hr to 2:30 Hrs to reach shrvardhan fort )
12:00pm shrvardhar port
30 Min Break we will rest there and explore shrivardhan fort. Take clicks and enjoy scneic view
12:45 Pm we will descend to village rajmachi
13:30 Reach Village and lunch
14:30 we will start from village
5:00 Reach Jambun thata
17:00 Start back for Lonavala in jeep.
18:00 Reach back at Lonavala
End of tour
Location: Lonavala Region
Duration: 1 Day
Stay: Not Applicable
Trek Category Moderate to Tough
Camp Fee Includes
Transport (Off Road Ride in our transport Lonavala to approximately halfway till Rajmachi and back).
1 packed Breakfast, 1 Village Lunch and Evening Tea).
Note: Non-Veg food can be organised at nominal extra cost if informed in advance.
Trek Escort
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