Mumbai Hikers Community 08.10.2015

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:21 PM PDT

Dear Trekkers,We @ Bhramanti365 invite you for Exciting Night Trek to Gorakhgad on 24th and 25th October 2015.Some Information about the Fort:Place: Gorakhgad fortHeight: 2137 ftBase Village: DehriDistrict: ThaneDifficulty Level: Medium to Difficult.Endurance Level: MediumGorakhgad which is located close to Murbad is a trek that offers a challenge to both the mind and body. Its offers the regular walk in the woods followed by beautiful rock cut steps that lead to the cave on the fort. Another verticalflight of stairs cut through the rock wall lead up to the top of the fort which houses a small temple. This trek is an adrenaline rush for all who look for something different to do over a weekend.Duration: 1N/1DayDates: 24th and 25th October 2015Difficulty Level: Medium (high on Endurance)Includes: Kalyan To Kalyan transport , Breakfast First Aid and Expertise.Attractions :- Cave on the Top , Picturesque Location, a Real Adrenalin Adventure …Schedule:Day 1: 24th October 20159:30 pm : Report at Kalyan St Stand Near inquiry Counter09:45 – 10:30 pm : Travel Kalyan to Dehri by Bus ( Local Transport )10:40 pm : Reach Dehri Village. General Introduction11:00 pm : Start Trek toward Gorakhgad .01:30 am : Reach in Cave Of Gorakhgad, Night Halt in cavesDay 2: 25th October 201506:00 am : Wake up breakfast n ready for last patch ( It will be decided strictly on the weather conditions )08:00 am : Start Descend01:30 pm : Reach Base village @ depart for kalyanCost for the Event is 450 /- Per Head.Cost is Inclusive ofKalyan to Kalyan Transport by Public Vehicle ,Packed Food for Breakfast , Gear and Expertise Charges.interested participants are requested to call in advance and in order to confirm their seat / booking for the trek / event…For registration kindly transfer Rs 450/- per head in the following A/c:- (NEFT or RTGS)In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 04:04 AM PDT

Dear Friends,We at B365 are glad to invite you for a Trek to Harihar Fort on 31st October 2015 - 01st November 2015Type : Hill fortFort Range : TrimbakeshwarDistrict : NasikHeight : 3500 feetDifficulty : MediumBase Village : NirgudpadaHarihar is a beautiful mountain that appears stubborn and intractable with its sphinx-like countenance and its straight-up flight of steps that look mesmerizing. Climbing the stone ladder is like doing a trapeze act in the sky. we have arranged an offbeat night and thrilling trek to fort Harihar in the Trimbakeshwar Region, Nasik.About the fort: Fort Harihar is a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, a storage house, water tanks, a pond & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.Detailed Schedule: - 31st October 2015 (Night Starting from CST via Kasara Semi fast Local )Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations12:10 AM – KASARA Slow local from CST (it is last Local so be on time)@ CST :- 12:10 AM@ Byculla :- 12:18 AM.@ Dadar :- 12:28 AM@ Kurla :- 12:38 AM@ Ghatkopar :- 12:44 AM@ Mulund :- 01:00 AM@ Thane :- 01:04 AM@ Dombivali :- 01:26 AM@ Kalyan :- 01:35 AM@ Kasara :- 02:45 AM.We will proceed to the base village Nirgudpada by Jeep / or by any available transport.Reach Base Village by 5:30 amBreakfast will be distributed at the base village (Packed Food)Fresh up and start the ascend at 6:30 amIntroduction RoundReach Top by 10:00 am, Explore the FortStart Descending by 11.00 amReach Base Village by 01:30 pmLunch at the base village ( carry Lunch for the day)Start our Return Journey by 3:30 pm towards Kasara.Evening Snacks on the wayReach Mumbai by 9:30 pm.(which is Tentative)The charges for the trek will be INR 900/- pe... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:45 AM PDT

Dear Friends , We have arranged Trek to Sandhakphu in the month of Dec' 2015, Brief Details about the Trek.Sandakphu or Sandakfu or Sandakpur (3636 m; 11,941 ft) is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal It is situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal - Nepal Border, Four of the five highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu can be seen from the Summit. From Sandakphu the best view of the mountain Kangchenjunga is possible, which is known as the Sleeping Buddha or the Sleeping Shiva.DEC 25 : New Jalpaiguri – Manebhanjan / Chitrey: Arrival at NJP in the morning and then travel to Manebhanjan by car which takes about 3.5 hours for 95 km. Overnight at MANEBHANJAN/CHITREY for acclimatization.DEC 26 : Manebhanjan – Tumling : Early in the morning, start trek for Tumling. It takes about 5 hours to trek the 11km up to the trekker's hut at TUMLING (9500 ft), stay for night.DEC 27 : Tumling – Kalipokhri: Trek to Kalipokhri (10257 ft) covering a distance of 9km in about 5 hours. The route passes through the beautiful Singalila National Park. Overnight at trekkers hut in KALIPOKHRI.DEC 28 : Kalipokhri – Sandakphu: Next day trek for about 4 hours to cover 8km to reach Sandakphu (11992 ft). This is the highest place in Singalila National Park from where you get to see a magnificent view of Mount Kanchenzonga as well as Mount Everest. View stunning sunset/sunrise on some of the mighty peaks.Overnight stay at SANDAKPHU trekkers hut.DEC 29 : Sandakphu – Gurdum - Srikhola : Trek downhill to Srikhola (7544 ft). First trek downwards 12 km in 5 hours to reach Gurdum. And further continue to cover 5 km in about 2 hours to reach SIRIKHOLA. A quiet hamlet next to a stream. Overnight stay at Sirikhola.DEC 30 : Sirikhola - NJP: Start the last day of our journey from Sepi (1 km form Sirikhola) by car, we travel to NJP which is around 130 km and takes around 5 hours to reach (via rimbik/ manebhanjan/ sukhiya ... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:41 AM PDT

Dear All,Bhramanti365 invites you for a Tour to Anandwan , Hemalkasa , Somnath on 9th December 2015 – 12th December 2015Brief Information about the Tour:-Anandwan literally, means Forest of Joy, located around 5 kilometres from Warora in Chandrapur in the state of Maharashtra is an Ashram of 465 hectares and a community rehabilitation centre which was mainly started for Leprosy patients and the disabled from downtrodden sections of society. It was founded in 1948 by noted social activist Baba Amte The project is run by the organisation Maharogi Seva Samiti. Two of its other projects are Lok Biradari Prakalp and Somnath, a village for cured leprosy patients.Hemalkasa is a village in the Bhamragad taluka of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to the Madia Gond community. Hemalkasa is where the famous Magsaysay Award-winner couple Dr. Prakash Baba Amte and Dr.Mandakini Amte manage the Lok Biradari Prakalp project.Schedule for the Event: - Meeting point CST Railway Station on 9th December 2015 at 1:30 PM.@Boarding Sevagram Express@ Reaching Wardha on 10th December 2015 at 7:30 AM@ Breakfast and moving towards Hemalkasa.@ Lunch Enroute.@ Reaching Hemalkasa in late afternoon or early Evening.@ Explore Hemalkasa , Photography etc@ Dinner and Stay at Hemalkasa.@ Wake Up, Freshen Up and Guided information of Hemalkasa.@ Gather memories of Hemalkasa and move ahead towards Somnath.@ Reach Somnath in the afternoon,@ Lunch time.@ Explore Somnath and surrounding areas.@ Stay at Somnath@ Wake Up and Freshen up and moving to Anandwan.@ Exploration of the area, photography etc.@ Lunch Time.@ Move towards Wardha and board Sevagram Express.@ Reaching CST on 13th December 2015 at 12:00 PM with lots of memories for Lifetime (Reaching Mumbai will Depend on the arrival of the train)Total Number of Seats: - 20 only (It's on First come basis)Last Date to Register: - 30 September 2015To Register / Inquiry Please call MR AMEY BHAGAT on 9987121415Bank Account Details:-I... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:39 AM PDT

Dear Trekkers,We at Bhramanti365 invites you for a Thrilling Range Trek to Rajgad – Torna Fort on 14th and 15th November 2015.Brief Info about the Fort: - Rajgad is one of the forts in the Pune district of Maharashtra state in India. The fort is 1318 meters above sea level.Height: – 1318 Mtrs (Approxx)Grade: – MediumEndurance Level: – Difficult.Duration of the Event: – 2 Days.District: – PuneBase Village :- GunjavaneWho can join for the Event: – 15 years and above.Torna is one of the most favoured treks around Pune region, It is the tallest mountain of Pune district, historical point of view this fort is important because it was the first fort won by Shivaji Maharaj.Height: – 1403 Mtrs (Approxx)Grade: – MediumEndurance Level: – Difficult.Duration of the Event: – 2 Days.District: – PuneBase Village :- VelheWho can join for the Event: – 15 years and above.Schedule: - Meeting at Sharda Cinema on 13th November 2015 at 10:00 PM Sharp.Pick ups on the way ( will be notified later )Travel to the base village Gujavane (travel time 4 hrs)Reach Gunjavane – at 5:00 AMFreshen up and breakfast time.Introduction and start ascendReach atop at 8:30 AM.Explore the fort for day long.Explore, Lunch, Photography etc.Start trek towards Torna fort.Reach Torna fort at 09:00 PMAfter Reaching preparation of food ( Khichadi or Daal Rice )Campfire , Funtime on the fortRest and depart for the DayNight stay in open (All participants need to carry bedding for night stay)Day #2 :- 15th November 2015Wake up at 6:00 AMFreshen Up and Breakfast TimeExplore Torna Fort ( Exploration , Photography etc )Descend to the base village ( Velhe )Lunch at Base Village ( Veg , home cooked food )Traveling back to MumbaiReaching Mumbai (Dadar) at 09:00 PM ( Which shall be tentative)Cost for the Event shall be 2000/- (Per Head)Which is Inclusive of: - Transport from Dadar to Dadar (Private Non AC Bus)Breakfast – 2,Lunch – 2, (Lunch pack will be given on day 1)Dinner – 1,Expertise and Guide ChargesExclusions: - Apart... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:36 AM PDT

Dear Trekkers ,We have arranged a Thrilling Night Trek to Dhak Bahiri Caves on 31th Oct 2015 – 1st Nov 2015..Brief info:Height : 2700 ftType : Hill fortsFort Range : KarjatDistrict : RaigadGrade : HardThinking of any place perfect for adventures, we come across many place in Sahyadris like the differences of Naneghat, Kokan Kada, Kalakrai etc. where we can also experience the thrill of technical climbing and natural rock climbing. One of them is the fort of Dhak, situated in Karjat region, and is a quite thrilling trek.The fort was discovered by great historian G.N. DandekarAs such no significant structures are remaining on the fort, except good scenery and few water cisterns.Check Our Early Treks Pics Of Dhak Bahiri…https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.615168748497189&type=1SCHEDULE :- 31th Oct 2015 MEETING POINT AT LONAVALA RAILWAY STATION 11 PMOR ANY ONE CAN JOIN WITH HIS OWN TRANSPORT (PARKING @LONAVALA STATION)1st Nov 2015..REACH IN DHAK CAVES BY 9.30 AMBREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE GROUP DURING TREK.RETURN TO BASE BY 12.30PMLUNCH TIMEAFTER LUNCH MOVE TOWARDS MUMBAI / PUNETA TA BYE BYE WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES.COST :-Rs.950/-COST INCLUDES:-TRAVEL LONAVALA TO LONAVALA BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTBREAKFAST AND COMPLIMENTARY ITEMSCertified Safety / Technical Experts & Team FIRST AID AND EXPERTISERegistration Process:Fill up one time registration online Form " http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB " or " http://www.bhramanti365.in/register " else you need to fill up the registration form before starting the event.Expenses for the Trek is 950/- which is inclusive of Breakfast and Transport  ( Kindly carry lunch for the Day )One has to Transfer (NEFT) 450/- into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. (Non-Refundable) -Note: Do not deposit the money it will charged 100 Rs. (Payment mode via NEFT or RTGS ) In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758 Once done with the Transact... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:32 AM PDT

Hello Friends,Here comes most opportunity of the season, to Rappel at Dukes Nose Rappelling,Rappelling at Dukes Nose Rappelling, which also covers a superb and thrilling traversing of approx 1000 feet.Place: Duke's nose, LonavalaBase village: KurvandeRappelling Height: 300 ft, Traverse 1000 ft.Batch 1 - 31st October, Saturday.Batch 2 - 1st November, SundayEvent Cost: Rs.1,500/- per person.Grade: Medium.Description:-Dukes Nose near Khandala which is named after Duke Wellington, is a huge pinnacle seen while traveling from Mumbai to Pune. The sight from top is unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding Mumbai-Pune expressway cutting through the ghats and trains chugging along the tracks. It is famous for rappelling, rock climbing and valley crossing activities.Rappelling (English Name) also known as abseiling (German Name) is a method of a quick and safe descend after a climb. It's an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of descent controllable.SAFETY:-For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical.Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge, All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.Itinerary08:00 am - Meet and greet at Lonavala Station.08:30 am - Reach Dukes Nose base camp and have breakfast.09:00 am - Start the trek to Dukes Nose.10:00 am - Training and harnessing followed by the main event.05:00 pm - Move from base camp towards Lonavala.06:00 pm - Journey ends at Lonavala.Mumbai Participants :Catch Indrayani Express and get down at Lonavala station05.40 am - Mumbai CST05.51 am - Dadar06... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:28 AM PDT

Dear Friends , Trekkers , Hikers,We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on 24th October 2015 – 25th October 2015Sandhan valley सांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it's called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.Brief info about the Trek :-Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – SamradGrade :- Medium with ThrillCannoying with 3 Rock Patches.Schedule for Event :- Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.Participants who reside on the slow t... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:26 AM PDT

Dear Friends,We at B365 invites you for a Trek to Ulhas Valley also known as Canyon Valley on 18th October 2015.Brief Info about the Trek :- Canyon Valley waterfall fall is one of the most beautiful waterfall located between lonavala and khandala. Height of waterfall is about 320 fts. Along the Ulhas river, from khandala till Karjat is a valley which is known as Caniyon / Ulhas / Tiger valley. There is huge water fall down in the valley where we will be spending at least one hour before starting our back journey. The waterfall is a popular destination for trekkers from Mumbai and Pune.Major Attractions: - Trekking thru Dense Forest, Waterfall etc.Mumbai Participants: - Catch Indrayani Express and get down at Lonavala station on sunday 18th October 2015.Mumbai CST: 5.37amDadar: 5.46amThane: 6.05amKalyan: 6.30amLonavala: 8.00amPune Participants :- Catch Pune-Lonavala local and get down at Lonavala station on 18th October 2015.Pune: 6.27amShivaji Nagar: 6.33amPimpari: 6.55amDehu Road: 7.04Talegoan: 7.16 amKamshet: 7.30Lonavala: 7.5508.05 hrs: Near ticket counter (Lonavala (W))08.10 hrs: Breakfast & Tea08.30 hrs: Move towards valley09.15 hrs: Start Descending11.00 -13.00 hrs: Explore, Lunch & rest13.00 hrs: Start Ascending16.00 hrs: @ top16.30 hrs: Move to Lonavala by auto17.00 hrs: @ LonavalaCost for the trek is Rs. 450/- per head,which includes traveling from One way Transport by Auto while Returning, breakfast and expertise chargesFor registration kindly transfer Rs 450/- per headFor registration kindly make an Online transfer in the following A/c:-In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank: - SBI BANKBranch: NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg or send an email on ab@bhramanti365.in then fill up one time registration form "http://goo.gl/forms/2X81xzaH0MList of things which needs to be carry :-1.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, LUNCH FOR THE DAY.2. A bottle of water (2 Ltr)3. ... Read more

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:22 AM PDT

Dear Friends,We at Bhramanti365 has arranged a exciting night Trek to Kalsubai Peak ( Highest Peak in Maharashtra ) on 17th and 18th October 2015.The Details for the Kalsubai Trek is as follows: -Height: 5400 feet ( 1,646 M )Grade: MediumTime: 4 hrs from Base village BariLocation: Igatpuri – Nasik.Kalsubai is the Highest Peak in Maharashtra , There is a Temple at the Summit which accomodates only 6 people at a time … One can see most of the high peaks in the surrounding in the clear atmosphere. the Bhandardhara Dam and the adjoining forts such as Ajoba, Ratangadh, Katrabai Wall, Naneghat, Jivdhan, Kirda Alang, Mandan, Kulang, Aundha patta, Bittangadh etc. On the back side of Kalsubai one can see a panoramic view of Bhandardhara ( Wilson Dam).Reporting / Meeting Point :: Pritam Hotel Dadar (East) on 17th Oct 2015 10:30 PM (Sharp)Boarding Bus at 10:30 PM ( Private Bus to Kalsubai Base – Bari )Reaching at Bari – Base village 03:30 AM .Introduction Round.Start AscendAtop to the Summit at 10:30 AMExploration, and DescendDescend at 11:30 AM.Reaching at the Base Village and Lunch TimeHeading in the bus towards Dadar at 3:30 PMReaching Dadar at 09:30 PM ( which is Tentative )https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.701858729828190&type=1Cost for the Event is 950 /-Cost includes: – Transport from Dadar to Dadar in Private Non Ac Bus ,Tea, Breakfast , Lunch (Veg Food ),Expertise Charges, and First Aid.One has to make an On-line Payment of 950 /- in the below mentioned account, after the transaction please send the details on amey@bhramanti365.inFor registration kindly transfer Rs 950/- per head in the following A/c:-In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg or send an email on ab@bhramanti365.inRegistration Process: Fill up one time registration online Form "http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB " or else you need to fill up the registration form before st... Read more