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Posted: 21 Aug 2015 10:44 AM PDT Dear Trekkers, Get Ready for the Trio the Thrilling and Exciting Range Trek Ratangad to Harishchandragad via Katrabai Pass on 2nd October To 5th October Little information about the Place :- Ratangad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. The fort is about 2000 years old. Katrabai Pass The most important pass on Trans Sahyadri trek. This pass is known for passage between Ratangad and Harishchandragad. Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. Schedule for the Event :- Catch Semi Fast Local to Kasara with the below mentioned timings ( Please keep in mind that if missed train then you will be missing the Trek ) Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations 10:50 PM - KASARA Semi fast Local from CST @ CST :- 10:50 PM @ Byculla :- 10:57 PM. @ Dadar :- 11:04 PM @ Kurla :- 11:12 PM @ Ghatkopar :- 11:17 PM @ Mulund :- 11:27 PM @ Thane :- 11:31 PM @ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM @ Kalyan :- 00:03 AM @ Kasara :- 01:18 AM. Participants who reside on the slow tracks request you to join with the nearby fast local station .. Meeting Point at Kasara Railway Station. Day # 1 Starting our Journey by Jeeps to Ratangad Base - Ratanwadi Reaching Ratanwadi by 4:30 AM Breakfast and Tea Time Visiting Amruteshwar Mandir Introduction and Start of Trek. Start Ascend via Ganesh Darwaja. Atop Ratangad - Rest in the Caves Lunch Time , Rest for 1 Hr Visit to Tryambak Darwaja, Nedhe etc Trailing towards Katrabai Khind (Pass) Dinner and Stay at Kumshet Village . Day # 2 Wake up call at 5:30 AM Freshen up followed by Tea and Breakfast Start Trek towards Petheche Wadi Lunch at Pachnai (Simple Veg Meal) Rest for 1 HR Ascend to Harishchandragad Dinner at Kokankada ... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 08:44 AM PDT Little info about the fort Type: Geology-History-Culture-Nature Exploration Grade: Easy Date: 23rd Ngt Oct to 25th Oct 15 Duration: 2 N / 2 D. Range: Buldana District, Aurangabad Base Village : Lonar Lonar Lake lies within the only known extraterrestrial impact crater found within the great Deccan Traps basaltic formation of India.The lake was initially believed to be of volcanic origin, but now it is recognized as an impact crater created by the hypervelocity impact of either a comet or a meteorite. India's Lonar Crater began causing confusion soon after it was identified in 1823 by a British officer named C.J.E. Alexander. Lonar Crater sits inside the Deccan Plateau—a massive plain of volcanic basalt rock leftover from eruptions some 65 million years ago. Its location in this basalt field suggested to some geologists that it was a volcanic crater. Today, however, Lonar Crater is understood to result from a meteorite impact that occurred between 35,000 and 50,000 years ago. The Advanced Space borne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)flying on NASA's Terra satellite acquired this image of Lonar Crater on November 29, 2004. In this simulated-true-color image, pink-beige indicates bare ground, blue and off-white indicate human-made structures, dark blue indicates water, green indicates vegetation, and dull purple indicates fallow fields. A vegetation-lined lake fills the crater, one of the few natural features of this scene. Signs of human habitation surround the lake, especially the cluster of blue and off-white points to its immediate northeast. Outside of this settlement, the vicinity is a patchwork of agricultural fields. Lonar Crater is approximately 150 meters (500 feet) deep, with an average diameter of almost 1,830 meters (6,000 feet). The crater rim rises roughly 20 meters (65 feet) above the surrounding land surface. Scientists established Lonar's status as an impact crater based on several lines of evidence, perhaps the most compelling being ... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 07:11 AM PDT Short Info: Trek: Ajoba Duration: One day. Date: 6th Sept 2015. Height: 4511 ft Grade: Medium Region: Shahapur Cost: Trek Cost: Rs 550/- Registered member Fees: 500/- Per Person Fees Included: B / F & T, travelling from Asangaon to Asangaon by Local Transport Jeep/ST/Tum tum & eve refreshment. Fee Not Included: - Train ticket, Lunch, Insurance and any Medical coverage Or Anything other than mention above. About: The mountain is known to be one of the highest peaks in its range. Ajoba is famous for the Valmiki rishi ashram where goddess Sita was said to be staying after being separated from Lord Rama. A little ahead of the Valmiki ashram is the lav-kush cave. They say Luv-kush's grandfather trained them here, hence the name Ajoba, which is grandfather in Marathi. Schedule: Rangers should get into this local from their respective stations with return Asangaon Return in Second last Compartment. From Asangaon we will reach the base village Dhene by Local Transport Jeep/ST/Tumtum. Train Timings: ASANGAON SLOW LOCAL CST - 05.14 am Byculla - 05.22 am Dadar - 05.32 am Kurla - 05.42 am Ghatkopar - 05.48 am Bhandup - 05.58 am Thane - 06.09 am Dombivali – 06.31 am Kalyan - 06.40 am Titwala - 06.53 am Asangaon – 07.15 am Trek Schedule: 09.30 am: With B/F & T, will reach to Dehne Village. 09.40 am: Will start for the trek. 12.30 am: will reach to ashram & will have some Lunch. 01.30 pm: Explore Surrounding. 02.10 pm: will start descend. 05.10 pm: Reach to base & move towards Asangaon station. 06.30 pm: Reach to Asangaon station. Payment Details: To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 200/- (Non Refundable in any manner) After transaction plz do sms with Name, Event name & Transaction/ref Id to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155. Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: Compulsory items: (As rainy season is starting... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 07:07 AM PDT Short info: Trek Name: Umber khind. Trek Date: 29th Aug Ngt - 30th August 2015 Length: Approx 15-16 kms descend. Type: Valley Descend. Region: Khandala Grade: Medium No of Participants: 20 Max. Experience: Required min 3 treks. Cost: Trek Cost: Rs. 500/- Registered Member: Rs.450/-. It includes local travelling from Lonavala to Khandala-Kurvande and Samarbhoomi to Khopoli by Local transport Like Tumtum / Maxk, breakfast & Expertise Charges etc… Cost does Not Included Lunch,any train ticket like till Lonavla or Khopoli, Insurance, Medical coverage & anything other than mentioned above. About: Umberkhind is famous for the battle between Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Moghul sardar Kartalab Khan where Khan was trapped at the base of Umberkhind by merely 2000 Maratha soldiers and they defeated 30,000 Moghuls. This was one of the major battle where Shivaji Maharaj was leading from the front and not even a single Maratha soldier lost his life. This all took place because of the geographical location and Ganimi Kava strategy of Shivaji Maharaj. This is not a regular trek and has a huge history attached to it. So keep your eyes and ears wide open. Tentative Schedule: Meeting Point: Lonavala Station For Mumbai PPL: Train Schedule: Mumbai CST - Chennai Mail (Express) 11027 : 29th August 2015 CST – 11.45 pm Dadar – 11.53 pm Kalyan – 00.37 am Lonavla - 02.09 am For Pune ppl : Can reach by 2.15 am. Please come with your own ticket till lonavala. Schedule: 02.15 am – Reach Lonavala station by Chennai Mail and fresh n up 05.30 am – Head towards Kurwande by private vehicle. 06.00 am – B/F & Tea. 06.30 am – With An intro round & with ray of light will start trek. 02.30 pm – Trek ends at Samarbhoomi Umberkhind with Lunch. 04.00 pm – Reach Khopoli station and head for Mumbai. Payment Details: To Confirm your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 250/- (Non Refundable). Please write trek name in remark & send transaction id on 9892219155-Anand... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 02:43 AM PDT Gorumara National Park is a National Park in northern West Bengal. Located in the Terai region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. It is primarily known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. The park has been declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the year 2009.Jaldapara National Park (formerly Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar district in West Bengal and on the bank of the Torsa River. Jaldapara is situated at an altitude of 61 m and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forests. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety of flora and fauna. Today, it has the largest population of the Indian one horned rhinoceros in the state, an animal threatened with extinction and is a Habitat management area (Category IV).The nearby Chilapata Forest is an elephant corridor between Jaldapara and the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Itinerary: Day 1: Board 12859 Gitanjali Express at Kalyan at 6:52. Overnight in train.Day 2: Reach Howrah at 12:30. Board 12345 Saraighat Express at 15:50.Day 3: Reach New Alipurdaur at 4:35. Transfer to Jaldapara National Park.Visit Leopard rescue center. Evening safari in the forest. Overnight at the resort..Day 4: Take morning safari in Chilapata forest and evening safari in Jaldapara forest.Overnight in the resort.Day 5: Early morning, visit watch tower in the forest. Post breakfast leave for Gorumara National. Post lunch take safari in the forest.Overnight in the resort.Day 6: Morning safari in the forest. Post lunch, leave for New Jalpaiguri. Board 15960 Kamrup express at 16:45. Overnight in train.Day 7: Reach Howrah at 5:45. Post breakfast go for 3 hours city tour in Kolkata. Board 12860 Gitanjali Express at 13:50. Overnight in train.Day 8: Reach kalyan at 20:00. Tour ends. Cost: Rs. 20,700/-... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 02:35 AM PDT Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is the most protected ecological piece of Annamalai sub unit of Western Ghats. It is surrounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is endowed with a peninsular flora and fauna which are excellently conserved due to total protection and minimal human interference. Valparai is a mid-elevation hill station with tea plantations surrounded by evergreen forest. The scenic drive to the town from Pollachi passes through a sanctuary noted for leopards, elephants, boars, lion-tailed macaques, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, and Giant Squirrels. The area is also rich in birds, including the Great Hornbill. The Valparai range is also habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, an endemic wild goat, largely confined to altitudes from 1200 to 2600m in the southern Western GhatsItinerary: Day 1 – Leave for Coimbatore @ 23:15 by 11013 Coimbatore Express.Day 2 – TravelDay 3 – Reach Coimbatore at 7:00. Leave for Top Slip. Evening ride in the forest.Day 4 – Leave for Parambikulam. Morning and Evening rides in the forest.Day 5 –Post morning ride, leave for Valparai. Overnight in Valparai.Day 6 – Sightseeing and Nature trail in Valparai. Post lunch leave for Coimbatore.. Overnight in Coimbatore.Day 7 – Leave for Mumbai at 8:45 by 11014 LTT Express.Day 8 – Reach Mumbai at 14:30. Cost : Rs. 19,500/-Last date of booking : 10th Sept Cost includes:Travel: Railway: 3rd AC, Road: Non A.C. Mini Van. Food: Veg. B/L/High Tea/D.All rides, trails and sightseeing.Accommodation: Decent lodges/hotels on 3 sharing basisExpertise. Cost Excludes:Personal expenses like Mineral Water, Cold Drinks.Anything not mentioned in 'Cost Includes'. Booking Procedure : Contact Parth Karekar-9819944540for details Cancellation PolicyRequest for cancellation & refund should be made in writing or by email. Verbal communication will not be entertained. Refund Rules For Cancellation (Not applicable for Tiger Reserves)More than 30 days prior to departure 100% or the camp... Read more |
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 01:25 AM PDT Dear All, We @ Bhramanti365 has arranged a 1 day trip to Kaas Plateau Visit Valley of Flowers – Maharashtra with visit to Thoseghar waterfall on 02nd October 2015 The batch list is as below:- Batch 1:- 13th September 2015. Batch 2:- 20th September 2015. Batch 3:- 27th September 2015. Batch 4:- 02nd October 2015. Batch 5:- 04th October 2015. Details for the Trip are as Follows Brief Introduction about Kaas Plateau :- KAAS PLATEAU: A perfect one day outing plan to explore the colourful world of flowers … valley of flowers in Maharashtra where hundreds (150 variety registered) of varieties of wild flowers of all colours which blooms in Mid-August – Sept end ( favourable time) … In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, These carpets change colors almost every week depending on the dominant flowers during that time. Meeting point @: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) @ 09:30 P M on 01st October 2015. Departure from Dadar on Thursday night ie on 01st October 2015 at 9:30 PM. Pickup points at Dadar, Sion ( Near sion Circle ) , Chembur (Diamond Garden), Vashi ( Near Bridge) Nerul ( LP) Belapur (Near Bridge) , Kalamboli ( Mac D) Moving ahead by Private Vehicle towards Kaas Plateau The itinerary for the Event is as given below:- Friday ie 02nd October 2015 (Gandhi Jayanti Leave ) 05:00 AM @ Satara City. Breakfast – Tea Time (Breakfast will be served as Packed Food and we will halt for Tea) 07:00 AM: @ Kaas Plateau. Exploration of Kaas Plateau, Photography, Sight-seeing etc. 10:30 AM: Moving to Thoseghar Waterfall 12:30 PM : Lunch Halt on the way in a Hotel or local Dhaba. (Veg Meals) . 03:00 PM: Moving towards Mumbai Reaching Mumbai at 9:30 PM (Which shall be Tentative). Cost for the Trip is 1600 /- Per Head One has to Transfer (NEFT) 1000/- into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. (Non-Refundable) – (Payment via NEFT/RTGS only) In the Name of: Mr ... Read more |