Posted: 05 Sep 2015 03:30 AM PDT

5th & 6th September …
This sat 5th sep join us for a Night trek to Kalavantin durg and day trek to Prabalgad on the 6th Sep.
Sat 5th
4.00 p.m Departure from Mumbai
6.00 p.m Reach thakurwadi village.
6.30 p.m Start trek to Prabalmachi.
8.30 p.m Reach Prabalmachi basecamp n meals.
10.30 pm Start trek for Kalavantin durg.
12.00 pm Reach Kalavantin Durg
1.30 am Start descend to basecamp.
3.00 am Rest and overnight at basecamp.
8.30 am Breakfast
9.00 am Start trek to Prabalgad
11.30 am Reach n explore Prabalgad.
12.30 pm Start descend to basecamp.
2.00 pm Lunch at basecamp
3.00 pm Start Descend to Thakurwadi.
4.30 pm Proceed towards Mumbai.
5.30 pm Snacks on the way.
7.30 pm Reach back Mumbai.
Rs 2499/- only This includes all meals,travel by ac car,camping & trek expertise.
*Limited participants only.
Call 8108633964 karan.events@gmail.com
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Posted: 05 Sep 2015 06:30 AM PDT

DarkGreen Adventures invites you to celebrate first weekend of July at the most scenic location of Maharashtra. Harishchandragarh is one of the most understated places to visit in India. The major attraction here is KokanKada cliff which is not just vertical, it is an overhang like a cobra’s hood. It's beyond description and one must see it to experience the nature’s architecture.
Grade: Medium
Brief Itinerary
5th September, Saturday
19:20 – Take Kasara local (CST-7:21 Dadar-7:34,Thane-8:01) Take return tickets till kasara from whichever local station you start. Try to board the second compartment from CST-end, so that we can all meet in train itself but do not miss the train.
21:30 – Reach Kasara, have introduction and move to Pachnai in a jeep. Dinner on the way
01:00 – Reach Pachnai and Sleep
6th September, Sunday
05:30 – Wake up and start trekking towards Harishchandragarh. Breakfast on the way.
09:30 – Reach Harishchandragarh, have some tea and explore the temples and caves.
10:30 – Move to kokankada and explore
13:00 – Come back to Harishchandragarh and have lunch.
14:00 – Start descending
17:00 – Reach Paachnai and move to kasara in jeep
20:00 – Reach kasara and take next train to Mumbai
22:00 – Reach Dadar
Fees: Rs.1200
Inclusions:
– Jeep from Kasara to paachnai and back
– Dinner, Breakfast, lunch and tea
– Expertise charge
Exclusions:
– Train tickets to Kasara
– Anything not mentioned above
Contact:
Krishna: 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp)
Email: kuya.krishna@gmail.com
Before you call, please note
1. Read the event itinerary at least once
2. Expected batch size is 20. 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 money to following account:
Name – Krishna Kuya
Bank – IDBI, New Panvel
Account no: 1171 0400 008 0556
Account type: Savings
ISFC code – IBKL0000023
Things to carry:
– 2 litre water (compulsory)
– A plate and a spoon
– A torch
– Good trekking shoes or sport shoes
– Your own sleeping bag or mattress with blanket
– An extra pair of dry clothes
– Mosquito repellent cream
– Plastic bags for dry items in your bag like clothes, electronics etc.
– A double strap bag. Sling bag not allowed in trek
– We appreciate people carrying juice packets and fruits like pears, pomegranate, dates etc
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Posted: 05 Sep 2015 09:30 AM PDT

Dear Trekkers & Routine Breakers,
Outdoor Adventures is Back with another Thrilling and Adventurous “WATERFALL RAPPELLING” at Dudhiware Waterfall, Lonavala for you
Rappelling as most of you know simply means descending steep vertical faces with the assistance of a rope and specialized equipment. It is a quick and exciting experience through a waterfall.
Participation is open for everyone above the age of 10 yrs . Please note that Rappelling is not at all a difficult task and 1st timers can easily do it with help of our expertise & their guidance.
From 2013 Pics:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.523321181073882.1073741833.210886412317362&type=3
Pics of Dudhiware Waterfall: https://goo.gl/photos/ZDa1GXdnsTUDBL4c9
RAPPELLING DETAILS :
Date: 6th Sep. 2015, Sunday
Location: Dudhiware Waterfall, Near Lohagad, Lonavala
Waterfall Rappelling Height: 130 ft
Level: Easy + (1st timers can also join us)
Cost: Rs 1350/- per head (includes equipment charges, traveling, morning breakfast, Lunch & evening tea)
Some More Details :
We will start our journey at Saturday Night by private bus. Bus
Will leave from Borivali – Chamunda Circle – sharp at 10.00 pm,
Reach Sion – Sion Lunch home – at 10.45 pm,
Reach Vashi – Vashi Shivneri Bus stop – at 11.30 pm,
Reach Panvel – Welcome Dhaba – at 12.00,
Reach Dudhiware village by 2.30 am.
We will be staying / resting in the bus.
We plan to be back in Mumbai by 8:00pm.
Things to Carry:
1. Light Snacks
2. Min. 2 lit Water (Mandatory)
3. Good Shoes which you don’t mind getting wet (Mandatory)
4. Try wearing full sleeves t-shirts & full length tracks which is breathable/dry fit (to avoid mosquito bites)
5. Extra pair/Full Change of clothes.(With Poly bags to carry wet clothes) (Mandatory)
6. Slippers or floaters (just to relax your feet in bus before & after the event)
7. Wind Cheater
8. Mosquito repellent/Odomos (optional
)9. Electral/Tang powder/Glucon-D/Snacks (optional)
10. Personal medicines/knee caps
11. Digi-cam/binocs (With poly bags, to protect it from Water)
12. Sleeping bag/mat & bedsheet (optional)
13. Haversack to put all these things.
**In case you guys are carrying Cameras or Cell phone, carry enough stock of poly bags, to protect it from moisture, but no plastic littering on the way or in mountains!
P.S.: Please do not wear floaters or slippers during the hike
For Booking and More Details, Contact:
Sachin Mayekar (0-9769565455)
Rashmi Satam (0-9967353229)
Saad Azad (0-9920645635)
Kunal Bele (0-9892096723)
Pooja Sagvekar (0-9819705719)
Akshada Walawalkar (0-7738769636)
Akshay Jetla (0-9819825888)
Rahul Malandkar (0-9004023220)
Thanks & Regards
Team O.A.M.
(~ limited seats make the confirmation soon ~)
Bookings on first come first serve basis.
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Posted: 05 Sep 2015 10:20 AM PDT

Trekगुरु : Trek to Ratangad (jewel of the Sahyadris) Ascend Samrad – Descend Ratanwadi
Date : 06 Sep 2015 (05 sep night)
Height : 1142 meters (4250 feet approx.)
Grade : Medium
Time : Maximum 3 hrs from Samrad (ascend) & 3 hrs to Ratanwadi (descend)
Location : Bhandardara
Cost : Aprx 450-550 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 150rs trekगुरु charges
Contact : pravin 9821318848/9821465256
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Dear Trekkers,
We at Trekगुरु are glad to invite you all for Thrilling Trek To Ratangad (jewel of the Sahyadris) Ascend Samrad – Descend Ratanwadi
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Ratangad is a hill fort near Ratan Wadi, This time we are going to ascend from Samrad & descend to Ratanwadi and this is going to be exciting . Overlooking one of the oldest artificial catchment areas. The fort is about 2000 years old. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called Nedhe or Eye of the Needle. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. The base village Ratanwadi has an Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam is built on this river.
The fort, initially ruled by the Mughals, was conquered by Shivaji Maharaj who loved it like a jewel! It is known to be more than 20 centuries old and is the origin of the enormous river Pravara, also known as Amrutvahini. It boasts of clear views of the Kalasubai peak and the Kokan-Kada (where the Sahyadris descend steeply into Konkan), thus becoming a trekker's and photographer's delight.
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Trek schedule & itinarary
Meeting Point: Kasara station at ticket counter 01:18hrs 06 Sep
Catch Mumbai CST – KASARA local train
on 05 Sep 2015.
Below mentioned is the approximate timing of the train
CST 22:50
Byculla 22:57
Dadar 23.04
Thane 23:31
Kalyan 00:03
Kasara 01:18
Sunday 06 Aug
01:20 am : Reach Kasara
01:30 am : Start travel by private vehicle
05:00 am : Reach samrad base village
Fresh
Breakfast
Introduction
06:30 am : Start trek
10:00 am : Reach RATANGAD
explore
Rest
Photography
11.00 am : start descend
02.00 pm : reach Ratanwadi
Visit Amruteshwar mandir
Lunch
04.00 pm : Move to kasara
07.00 pm : Reach Kasara
Catch train towards mumbai
10.00 pm : Mumbai (tantetively)
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Cost : Aprx 450 – 550 rs Per Person on Contribution Basis + 150 rs trekगुरु charges
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include:
> Kasara – Samrad — Ratanwadi – Kasara Transportation
> Breakfast – Lunch (veg)
> Guide charges
> Any entry fee
> Trekगुरु charges
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Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs) (must)
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…
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Contact detail
Pravin : 9821318848
9821465256
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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 from rain.
– A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking.
– Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
– check ur railway timings according to ur location.
– Kindly carry 1 Identity proof
– we carry only First aid.
– Cost Not Included Insurance, medical Coverage.
– Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
– It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check-up done.
– Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk.
– All activities & programs carry an amount of risk of injury and you are aware that outdoor activities have an inherent risk of personal injury.
– Organizers are not responsible for any accident, mishap (including death) or compensation in whatsoever manner.
– Trekगुरु reserves all right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without any prior notice.
– Smoking and alcohol strictly prohibited.
– Be a group – its not a race.
– NO littering please…we are educated.
– Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun.
– The leader's decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
– Read the event itinerary at least once.
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Posted: 05 Sep 2015 11:40 AM PDT

Trek to Highest Peak point of Maharashtra ( Kalsubai ) on 06th September 2015
Details :
Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view.The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.
Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top.
Height: ~ 5400 feet
Grade: Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 3 hrs from Bari
Location: Igatpuri
Journey Details:-
One day Trek to Kalsubai – highest top in Maharashtra
Itinerary for Kalsubai Trek – 06th September 2015 – Travel upto Kasara by Kasara train
00.10 am Mumbai (CST)
00.18 am Byculla
00.28 am Dadar
00.38 am Kurla
00.44 am Ghatkopar
01.04 am Thane
01.26 am Dombivili
01.35 am Kalyan
02:45 am Kasara
03:00 am Assemble at Kasara Railway Station.
03:15 am Travel Kasra to Base Village ( Bari ).
05:00 am Fresh Up, tea & Breakfast
06:30 am Start Trek toward Kalsubai.
10:30 am Reach top of kalsubai,
11:45 am Start descending kalsubai,
14:00 am Lunch in Base Village.
15:00 am Travel from Bari to Kasara.
18:00 am Disperse at Kasara rail Station.
( Return Journey Train 06.18 pm Kasara to CST )
The cost of the trek is about Rs. 800 / – per head
This includes fare for private vehicle from Kasara to Kasara … Morning Breakfast-Tea + Lunch
Seats will be first come 1st basis … Deposit full amount on following A/c …
Account no : 00021140008004
Account Name: Deepak P Jat
Bank Name : HDFC Bank
Branch : Khar (w)
IFSC code: HDFC0000002
Note: Once the Payment done please send us the details on our e-mail id wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com
or contact us on mentioned below no :-
Deepak : 7208551820
Amit Shetty : 9819070304
Yamini : 9920013023
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Posted: 05 Sep 2015 03:30 PM PDT

Wanderlust proudly presents our very first of its kind adventure sports trip .This Sunday, we invite you to join us on this one crazy adventure!!! We will not only rappel an 80-90 foot wall alongside gushing waterfall but also trek and eat home cooked food with the locals.
Rappelling will be conducted by our team of experts who have years of experience.
All possible safety measures would be taken.
All participants are expected to follow instructions and maintain a high level of discipline.
Itenary
Our Bus will leave Borivali at 0430 hrs and pick up people between Borivali to Sion via Bandra, further going to Vashi via Chembur and finally hitting the NH17.
Cost: Rs. 1800 inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch, Rappelling, (1 time), Transport
Maximum seats: 20
Age Limit: 18 and above
To confirm, call us up on 9819944755 or 919833316275
Kindly note:
1. We recommend Action Trekking Shoes; running/gym shoes normally give away to the tough terrain and become useless.
2. Carry at least 2 litres of water with you along with some dry snacks, fruits and a pair of change.
3. Consumption of Alcohol, Narcotic substances and cigarettes is prohibited and may lead to possible expulsion from the trek, and an early expulsion from Natural Habitat.
4. Windcheaters are recommended, avoid carrying umbrellas.
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