Posted: 03 Sep 2015 10:30 AM PDT

What gets wet remains wet at Amboli!!
Get ready to enjoy the rains at the Cherrapunji of Western Ghats and a biodiversity hotspot….Amboli Ghats. The mini hill station is at an altitude of 690 meters and receives an average of 275 inches of rain per year, which is the highest rainfall in Western Ghats. The lush green mountains, roaring waterfalls and the torrents of rain make it an ideal spot to enjoy natural beauty of the Western Ghats at its best.
Join us in the quest to look for the elusive creatures of the night, that is the Snakes and the Frogs and learn about the very important role that they play in our Eco system. This September….nature trails, fun, games, songs and a lot more await you at Amboli.
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day 1, 3rd Sept, Thursday:
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11:00pm
Pickup Point : Nitin Company Junction , Thane @11:30pm
Overnight Journey.
Day 2, 4th Sept, Friday:
Reach Amboli by 11 am.
Check in at hotel and rest.
Proceed for evening trail. After trail Dinner followed by Night trail.
Retire for the day.
Day 3, 5th Sept, Saturday:
Early Morning visit Waterfall nearby
Breakfast, Rest, Lunch.
Dinner followed by Night trail.
Retire for the day.
Day 4, 6th Sept, Sunday:
Early Morning breakfast and leave for Mumbai by 10 am.
Reach Mumbai by 10 pm.
Cost for the tour will be INR 6200/- per head. Minimum number of Participants – 12
Early bird discount of INR 400/- if booking done before 20th August 2015
Inclusions:
Travel from Dadar to Amboli and back in Private Bus.
Stay and food facilities at the hotel.
Accommodation will be 4 Sharing Basis (In case you opt for twin or triple sharing charges will increase by 200 per head)
3 Nature Trails (1 evening and 2 nights)
Entry and Guide charges.
Waterfall visit
Exclusions:
Mineral water/ cold drinks
Camera fees for the park
Things to do & carry:
• Cap
• Dry Snacks
• Water
• Extra pair of clothes.
• Use mosquito repellent cream like Odomos
• Do carry raingear as it is the rainy season
• Do carry Salt or Match Box
Please note that event may be cancelled in case of minimum participation not achieved.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details
Citi Bank Saving Account No: 5469927115
Name: Viral Patel
Ifsccode: CITI0100000
Branch: Fort
For Registrations, call or email us on:
JD : 7666 611 666
Sai : 7738 783 657
Viral: 9892214911
Shilpi: 9820849684
Email id: emailecobuddies@gmail.com or tattva.adv@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
7 days and less Nil refund
8 days to 15 days 50% refund
15 days to 20 days 75% refund
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for any event. While planning your trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, etc. should seek their physician's advice before coming.
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Posted: 03 Sep 2015 07:15 PM PDT

Sandhan Valley – Ratangad – Katrabai – Kaladgad – Harishchandragad
We at Trek Mates India, invites you to much awaited range trek of the season, Range trek from Ratangad to Harishchandragad starting on 4th Sept to 6th Sept 2015 (3 Days).
This range trek will cover one of the most fascinating range of Sahyadri, the valley Shadow-Sandhan, Jewel fort – Ratangad, Highly Dense forests of Katrabai, A River Walk through Mula River, Less explored Kaladgad & last but not the least the mighty Harishchandragad. Join in & enjoy the raw beauty of Sahyadri.
Trek Details:
Type: Range Trek
Region: Bhandardara – Malshej
Grade: Medium
Endurance Level: High
Previous Trekking Experience is Requisite.
For detailed information & Itinerary kindly follow below link:
http://www.trekmatesindia.com/2015/08/tmi-range-trek-from-ratangad-to.html
For Registrations, call us on
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 | 007 | 008
email id: trekmates@gmail.com
Regards,
Trek Mates India
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 03:30 AM PDT

DarkGreen Adventures (DGA) invites you for a mind soothing trek to the peaceful Valley of Flower National Park, Pious Hemkund and the last habituated village before Tibet on NH58.
Reporting place: Haridwar
Highlights:
– Stroll in the charming meadows of flowers spread over an area of 87km2
– Hike to the world's highest Gurudwara
– Explore the last habituated village in Uttarakhand
– All these in a flexible backpack trip
– We bet that this trip will stimulate a new traveler inside you seeking for new landscapes and transforming you into a storyteller
Brief Itinerary:
4th September, Friday
16:00 – Catch Mumbai Rajdhani from Mumbai Central
5th September, Saturday
08:35 – Reach New Delhi, Have breakfast and later move to Haridwar in a bus. Those joining from Delhi start here.
17:00 – Reach Haridwar, Check-in Hotel. Spend evening in Haridwar by resting or exploring around. Those joining in Haridwar start here. We have formal introduction here with everyone
6th September, Sunday
04:30 – Catch bus for Joshimath. Breakfast and Lunch on the way. Enjoy the beautiful road journey along the river Alaknanda. On the way we will come across enchanting holy places like Devprayag, Rudraprayag etc.
17:30 – Reach Joshimath and check-in at hotel. Spend night either at Joshimath or Govindghat. Explore the hill town of Joshimath and enjoy the local cuisine.
7th September, Monday
05:00 – Drive to Govindghat (one hour), if overnight stay was at Joshimath. Positioned at the bank of River Alaknanda, Govindghat is the embarking point of the trek.
06:30 – Breakfast
07:30 – Start trekking towards Ghangaria. Packed Lunch during trek. This trek is 14km uphill and needs 7-8 hrs to complete. We will do it with ease while enjoying the nearby scenery. You will witness enchanting views all along. Trekking along River Pushpavati for first 9 kms is amazingly beautiful. The last 4 kms are slightly steeper. One can also visit the nearby waterfall during trek. Some rare species of birds and tailless rats can be seen here
17:00 – Reach Ghangaria and check-in hotel. Enjoy the rest of evening if we reach here in time
20:00 – Campfire (if possible) and dinner
8th September, Tuesday
07:00: Wake-up and start walking to Sri Hemkund Sahib. The high altitude lake at an astounding altitude of 13500 ft is a treat for nature lovers. This 6 km trek is quite steep but worth it with sights of flowers like blue poppies, vajradanti and brahmakamal
17:00 – Come back to Ghangaria and enjoy the rest of evening as per the convenience of group.
20:00 – Campfire (optional) and dinner.
9th September, Wednesday
06:00 – Early breakfast and then enter and the valley of flowers checkpoint. Your ears are blessed with sounds of chirping birds and rhythmic flowing water with no pollution. We will have lunch at the Pushpawati River bed.
14:00 – Start trekking back to Ghangaria
17:00 – Come back to Ghangaria and enjoy the rest of evening as per the convenience of group.
20:00 – Campfire (optional) and dinner.
10th September, Thursday
06:00 – Wake-up and start trekking back to Govindghat.
13:00 – Have lunch at Govindghat and then move to Mana village which is 3 km ahead of Badrinath.
16:00 – Check-in at hotel at Mana Village and then if we have time we explore a little around Mana.
20:00 – Dinner and a stroll around the Mana Village observing the peaceful night atmosphere of this remote Himalayan village
11th September, Friday
07:00 – Today we wake up little late and then explore Mana Village and visit the famous Badrinath temple.
16:00 – Start our journey back to Joshimath before 4pm
18:00 – Reach Joshimath before evening and check-in at hotel. Our trek ends here and stay at Joshimath hotel overnight.
12th September, Saturday
05:00 – Wake-up very early, wish happy independence to each other and take the first bus to Haridwar
18:00 – Reach Haridwar before evening. We will do some shopping or time pass in Haridwar till midnight. Those joining at Haridwar end here.
23:55 – Reach Haridwar station and take Nanda Devi Express to Delhi
13th September, Sunday
05:30 – Reach New Delhi. Those joining at Delhi end here
07:00 – Take Golden Temple Mail from H.Nizam station
14th September, Monday
05:00 – Reach Mumbai Central
Fees: Rs.9900 (Ex-Haridwar)
Non-refundable advance: Rs.3000 + Train tickets (optional)
Remaining amount to be paid during trip.
Expected Travel Expense from Mumbai to Haridwar and back: Rs.5000 (three 3AC train tickets and a AC volvo ticket)
Includes:
– Virtually all expenses from Haridwar to Haridwar
– 8 days breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and refreshments
– 7 days accommodation expenses
– Travel expenses in bus, taxi, jeep etc from Haridwar onwards
Excludes:
– Basic fee does not include travel fare till Haridwar
– Food in train and Delhi.
– Any personal expenditure.
Please contact for further inquiry and payment:
Email – krishna@darkgreen.co.in
Mobile – 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp)
Before you call, please note
1. Read the event itinerary at least once
2. Minimum batch size is 5 and max 17. We don't provide current booking info till the bookings are closed
3. All our trips are gender friendly and we had 30-50 percent female participants in all of our earlier trip.
— Send your advance money to following account:
Name – Krishna Kuya
Bank – IDBI, New Panvel
Account no: 1171 0400 008 0556
Account Type: Savings
IFSC code – IBKL0000023
Expectations from this trip:
– This is a backpack trip. We will travel only in public transport/shared jeep etc. We will choose place of accommodation based on group's opinion and the expertise of group leader.
– Expect only simple vegetarian meals (sometimes eggs) in your package.
– Drinking and smoking is not allowed in trip for two logical reason. First – we are going to a place which is considered sacred by Hindus and Sikhs and we don't want to hurt their sentiment. Secondly drinking is not recommended in any trek and smoking can be dangerous due to sudden change in altitude. Please don't debate further on this issue.
– Our daily schedule during trip may differ from our usual daily life schedule with respect to day chores, tea timing, food timing etc. Please don't complain about these petty issues.
– Respect the local people and their culture. We try to learn more from them about the place.
– Most of our decision will be based on group's opinion but the decision of group leader will be final. Sometimes we may need to adjust as per the opinion of others.
– Since it is a backpack trip, you are expected to proactively involve in helping the team.
Things to be carried
Compulsory:
– Identity card
– Jacket or sweater and other warm clothes like muffler, gloves etc. Temperature near zero can be expected
– Rechargeable Torch
– Sport shoes or trekking shoes
– At least two water bottles all the time during trip.
– Personal medical kit, soap, paste etc. Please don't expect to get medical stores everywhere.
– Carry your luggage in a backpack. Avoid carrying sling bags. You should be able to walk long distances carrying your luggage
Recommended but not compulsory:
– Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap etc.
– One thick bedsheet or blanket
– Juice packets, Fruits, Ready to eat food etc.
Note:
For People coming from cities other than Mumbai, you can plan your travel till Haridwar and then join us there. The basic fee involves reporting at Haridwar.
Little info:
Valley of Flowers: Emerald mountain ranges, green meadows and white clouds fuse to create a dreamlike locale called Valley of Flowers. It is perched at an altitude of 3658m, where you may spot animals like Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue sheep. It's a core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and myriad alpine flowers make this place a colorful paradise. Pushpawati River bifurcates the valley into two parts. Cascading waterfalls are abundant while you're traversing towards the valley. Declared as the National Park in 1982, the pristine beauty, mystical surroundings lures nature lovers, photographers and botanists.
Valley of Flowers remains covered with a thick blanket of snow during the winter season. It is in full bloom during July, September and September.
Hemkund Sahib: Hemkund Sahib is the world's highest Gurudwara, situated at an altitude of 13500 feet. The Dasam Granth says God ordered Sikh Guru Gobind Singh to take birth while he was in deep meditation at the mount of Hemkund. Hemkund Sahib is always cold throughout the year. It is accessible only for 4 months in a year from June to September and rest of the time it is full of snow. The weather at Hemkund Sahib changes very rapidly.
Mana Village: Mana is the last village before the Mana Pass, 24 kms from Tibet border. During winter the entire village is covered with snow. There is a small cave in Mana, named Vyas Gufa and it is believed that Maharshi Vyas composed Mahabharatha in this cave. Other nearby places include Ganesh Gufa Vasudhara Falls, Satopanth Lake, Bhim Pul, etc. Mana village holds a lot of mythological relevance and we can actually see traces of the Mahabharata scattered across this small village. The houses here are small with a kitchen garden in the backyard, where the locals grow their own vegetables like spinach, cauliflower and potato, and sell these to small hotels in Badrinath.
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 10:20 AM PDT

We have arranged Monsoon Thrilling Trek to Sandhan Valley on 4th September (Friday – Night) – 5th September 2015 (Saturday)
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 04:45 PM PDT

Peb is a fort located near Neral; between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. The fort is also named as 'VikatGad'.Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. It is a beautiful one-day trek and the view of the entire Neral region from the top would be amazing.
Short Info:
Trek Name: Peb Fort.
Fort Height: 2100 ft.
Type: Hill forts.
Grade: Medium
Region: Neral-Matheran
For more details pls check:- http://vrangers.com/events1/305-peb-fort
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Posted: 04 Sep 2015 05:00 PM PDT

About the Tour :
It is part of Western Ghats and lies at Lonavala. The Lohagad fort had several emire of the dynasties. Even after Shivaji won the fort, he had to surrender the Lohagad.He re-captured the fort and used to preserve the surplus at Lohgad. The splendid view of the Pawna Lake from the top, which is to the southwest of the mountain. The fort has been declared as a protected moument by the government. Lohgad and Visapur is connected to each other.
ITINERARY
Reach Lonavala by Indrayni Express.
On arrival at Lohagadwadi which is the base village of lohgad will have breakfast and tea.
Post Breakfast will have small introduction round.
Start trek to Lohagad reach at the top explore the fort some activity, history. Explore the fort and surrounding enjoy the photography.
Start descending reach base and can't forget Beautiful Bhaje caves.
Will have lunch at Lohgad wadi.
Have Tea and snacks and proceed back to Mumbai
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