Mumbai Hikers Community 07.10.2015

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 10:28 PM PDT

SUMERU TREKKERS (The Adventure out there) INVITES YOU FOR WATERFALL RAPELLING @ VIHIGAON ON 11TH October 2015Waterfall Rappelling Also technically known as canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff amidst the gushing waterfallDESCRIPTIONDestination : Vihi KasaraHeight : 120 Ft.Grade : Thrilling Date : 11-10-2015 (Sunday)Participants : 60 Only,(First come first serve)Cost 900/- per headIncludes, 1)Kasara to kasara in local transport2)Morning Breakfast & Tea ,3)Lunch 4)Evening Tea/Coffee.5)First aid & Sumeru's Expertise Charges.Event Schedule: Catch the 6:55 am cst-kasara fast local. People who live on slow track station please come your nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:- 6:55 am CST7:02 am Byculla7:08 am Dadar7:15 am Kurla7:19 am Ghatkopar7:35 am Thane7:47 am Dombivali7:54 am Kalyan8:02 am Ambivali8:31 am Asangaon9:08 am kasaraFor Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @8:58 am.Itenary for Trek: MEETING POINT AT KASARA STATION 09:15 Gathering to Kasara station 09:30 GETTING FRESH & Breakfast10:30 Expected to reach Base village.10:45 Introduction round11:00 to 2:00 Rapelling hours02:00 Lunch BREAK02:30 START RETURN JOURNEY TO MUMBAIThings To Be carry:Lunch for the day.Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs) CompulsorySome ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.Cap, CameraPersonal Care stuff, Medicine those if u require usuallyA good trekking shoes,Note:Please buy your return tickets and board 2nd compartment from ahead (Kasara end). Missing train would mean missing the trek.We would be returning to Mumbai by 18:00 hrs approx depending on rains.Sumeru trekkers Rules : 1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.2. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding. ***Participation confirmation only via confirmed bank tra... Read more

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 10:23 PM PDT

SUMERU TREKKERS (The Adventure out there) INVITES YOU FOR A ONE DAY RAINY TREK TO Kalavantin durg ON 11TH October 2015Kalavantin Durg is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One Can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad.One reason for people taking interest in the Taj Mahal is romanticism associated with the monument but Kalavantin Durg is another fort in India that is supposed to have been built for a queen. It is 2,330 ft high but no one knows much about its history.Kalavantin Durg is believed to have been built during the time of Buddha or in or around 500 BC for a queen named KalavantinThe fort can be found near Mumbai in the Western Ghats which are also called Sahyadri Mountains. It is often visited by tourists (usually local and native) and is also visible from the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway and lies opposite to Prabalgad.DESCRIPTIONType : Hill FortTime : 2 TO 3 Hours from base villageHeight : 2330Ft.Grade : MEDIUM Region : PanvelBase Village : ThakurwadiDate : 11-10-2015 (Sunday)Participants : 50 Only,(First come first serve) Cost 550/- per headIncludes, 1)Panvel to Panvel in Private bus2)Morning Breakfast & Tea ,3)Evening Tea/Coffee.4)First aid and Expertise charges.Itenary for Trek: MEETING POINT AT Panvel STATION 07:00 Gathering to Panvel station east near ticket counter07:30 GETTING FRESH & Breakfast09:00 Expected to reach Base village.09:30 Introduction round09:45 Start trek to fort11:30 Reach on Top, explore fort, photography, etc 12:30 Descending fort 02:00 Reach Base Village & take lunch03:00 START RETURN JOURNEY TO MUMBAIWe would be returning to Mumbai by 07:00 hrs approx depending on rains.Things To Be carry:Lunch for the day.Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryCap, Camera, Electral/Tang powder/Glucose-D/saltPersonal Care stuff, Medicine those if u require usuallyA good trekking shoes,Sumeru trekkers Rules : 1. Smoking... Read more

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 10:07 PM PDT

YASHWANTI ADVENTURES, GIRGAON ORGANIZES TREK TO PETH FORT .DATE: 10 TH OCTOBER TO 11 TH OCTOBER 2015ABOUT PETH FORT / KOTHALIGADHEIGHT: 3100 FEETGRADE: MEDIUMTREK COST: RS 450.00LOCATION: KARJAT REGIONKOTHALIGAD IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FORT OF PETH BECAUSE THE VILLAGE OF PETH IS SITUATED AT ITS BASE. THE PINNACLE OF THE PETH CAN BE SEEN FROM THE VILLAGE. ON REACHING THE TOP OF THE FORT, WE SEE CAVES CARVED IN HUGE ROCKS. ALONG THE BHAIROBA CAVE, STEPS ARE CARVED LEADING THE PINNACLE. SMALL WATER TANKS AND SOME CANNON BALLS ARE SCATTERED ON THE FORT. THE FIRST ONE IS THE CAVE OF GODDESS, BESIDES WHICH IS A WATER CISTERN AND THE LAST ONE IS THE SPECIOUS BHAIROBA CAVE. A FLAT FLOOR AND WELL-SCULPTED PILLARS ARE SPECIALTY OF THE CAVE.COST:- RS. 450/- (COST INVOLVES TRAIN FROM CST TO CST, KARJAT TO KARJAT  ST BUS OR PRIVATE RICKSHAW,  LUNCH  11TH OCTOBER RESPECTIVELY, TEA AND BREAKFAST MENTIONED IN ITINERARY.) ITINERARY FOR TREK:-10TH OCTOBER, 2015 04:00PM – GET TOGETHER AT CST (LOCAL TICKET COUNTER)REACH KARJAT BY 6:20 PM. PEOPLE CAN JOIN BY FOLLOWING TRAIN4.30 PM- CST4:43 PM- DADAR05:10 PM- THANE AND RELEVANT STATIONS… SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.06:45 PM MOVE 2 AMBIVALI VILLAGE BY RICK/ BUS8.00 PM REACH AMBIVALI 9.00PM DINNER ( AMBIVALI) 11TH OCTOBER, 20156:00 AM- WAKE UP.7.00 AM  HAVING A TEA & BREAKFAST  WE PROCEED TOWARDS PETH . 08:00 AM  ASCEND10:00 AM  PETH VILLAGE10:30 AM ATOP FORT EXPLORATION FOR 1 HRS11:30 PM TO 1.30 PM DESCEND (PETH FORT TO  AMBIVALI VILLAGE)2.00 PM REST AND TAKE LUNCH ( AMBIVALI VILLAGE)5.15 PM AMBIVALI TO KARJAT BY RIKSHAW / BUS 6.42 PM  KARJAT TO CST8.45 PM CST STATIONTHINGS TO CARRY:- 1) DINNER ON 10TH OCTOBER , 2015.2) WATER – AT LEAST 2.5 LTRS.3) TORCH WITH EXTRA PAIR OF CELLS.4) CLOTHING SUITABLE FOR RAINY DAYS AND EXTRA PAIR.5) PREFERABLY SHOES. 6) BEDDING. (SLEEPING BAG, BLANKET ETC.)7) PERSONAL MEDICINE IF YOU REQUIRED.8) SOME DRY SNACKS.OR ANY OTHER THINGS YOU FEEL NECESSARY. PLEASE NOTE THAT DO NOT CARRY VALUABLE THINGS. IF CAR... Read more

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 03:10 AM PDT

  We at MUMBAI GREEN CHAPTER invite you all to event 'Sprocket'. You all must have identified it correct.. Let's experience a different night life of Mumbai.. When clouds moving in sky and cool breeze singing around.. When all Mumbaikars taking rest.. Let's do something different.. It's monsoon night cycling.. Gear up to ride on Roads of Bombay!! Let the Marine Drive air enter in blood... let the hot tea freshen up you in midnight...   Don't live in Mumbai. Let the city live in you!!   Registrations open… Limited entries.. Date 10 Oct 15 Start Time 10.30 Pm Start Point 3rd Pasta Lane Colaba. End Point Shivaji Park and Return to 3rd pasta lane by same route   Event fees Rs. 650 non-refundable (includes cycle rent, packed snacks, first aid) Transfer fees in account no below and drop a message   Jyoti Yogesh Ghadage 104501510489 Ifsc code ICIC0001045 ICICI BANK For registrations and more details contact.. 9004575139   If not reachable drop a text. Will come back to you !!   See you there ... Yo !! Regards,Mumbai Green Chapter, Your connection with Green..   Things to carry: -Identity Proof (Mandatory)A Water Bottle (Mandatory)Routine medicines (if any)A backpack to put all these thingsAll participants are requested to wear comfortable clothes for cycling and avoid wearing pants which are loose on bottom.Disclaimer:No midway back out during the ride if you want you can drop the cycles on starting point on your own expenses.There might be alteration in the route as per the traffic situation, or any unforeseen situation though we will try to maintain it same as declared.Consumption of alcohol, tobacco or drugs in any form is strictly not allowed.We reserve right to disqualify any participant on spot for any misconduct/misbehaviour with other participants.Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care.The club will not be responsible for injury / accident / death to the participant while... Read more

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 01:32 AM PDT

Bijapur : It is the capital of Adilshahi Dynasty from 1490 to 1686  Gol Ghumaj is the largest dome built in India. In central chamber, every sound is echoed 7 times.  Ibrahim Rauza is the most ornated building in Bijapur. Also called as "Taj Mahal of the Deccan".  Malik E Maidan is the largest medieval cannon in the world. Malik E Maidan means the Master Of The War Front. The cannon remain cool even in strong sunlight and if tapped, tinkles like a bell Hampi : UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples in Hampi have been long known for their aesthetics and world class architecture. Hampi has attracted tourists from all over the world for beautiful temples, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions and royal platforms.  Attractions in Hampi : ·       Virupaksha Temple ·       Viththal Temple ·       Hazara Rama Temple ·       Lakshmi Narsimha Temple ·       Krishna temple complex ·       Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal ·       Archaeological Museum at Kamalpura ·       Hampi Bazar, Mint House ·       Tungabhadra Dam Garden  Badami :Famous for its Sandstone Caves Temples which were built during the regime of the Chalukya Empire around 6th century. Cave No 1 is oldest one and made of red sandstone & has hall with numerous pillars. Cave No. 2 & 3 are dedicated to Vishnu which is most beautiful.  Cave No. 4 related to Jainism  Aihole :  It has historical Temple complex of Chalukyan architecture. Durga temple & Ravan Phadi caves are famous here.   Pattadakal : UNESCO WorldHeritage Site. It is a place for Chalukya's Coronation. Chalukya's built many Temples between 7th & 9th century. Trip Cost :- 6000/- per Head ( From Solapur to Solapur ) Tour Itinerary: ·  Wednesday, Dec 23 – Departure to Solapur by train from Mumbai (10.30pm) ·  Day 1 – Reach Solapur at 07:30 am, Proceed to Bijapur. Explore Bijapur. Reach Hospet. Stay in Hospet. ·  Day 2 - Explore various temples of Hampi in full day & enjoy sunset from Dam. Stay in Hospet. · ... Read more