Mumbai Hikers Community 03.11.2015

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 11:31 PM PST

Trek to the Valley of the Canyons !! About the Tour:  Canyon Valley, also known as Tiger or Ulhas Valley, which is named after Ulhas river is located in Khandala. Maharashtra is gifted with many valleys like Canyon Valley. Due to the water level in monsoon we cannot trek the valley in rainy season. The best season to explore the valley is before and after monsoon. It is considered as one of the best places as one can trek and camp together in the valley. Although, where you first ascend and then descend the other valleys in Maharashtra, Canyon valley surprises you with its features. Here, you start a trek with a descend and then ascend the valley. We will be camping near the  river and hence won't ascend the valley. This trek includes Camping, bonfire, cooking and loads of fun to just add cherry on the cake… !! Disclaimer* : First Time Trekkers are not advisable to join the CANYON VALLEY TREK   Batch 01 : 14th-15th November 2015 Category : TrekkingType : CampingLevel : MediumDuration : 1 Night / 1 DayHighlights of the tour: Camping inside Beautiful Canyon valley  Cooking  Campfire  Tented Stay  Itinerary :  Day 1 – Saturday : Start from Mumbai By Udyan Express at 08:00 am which will reach at Lonavala by 10.30 am. Meet our leader at ticket counter. Post breakfast, we will proceed towards the base village of the valley by private transport. Reach base village by 11:30 am and later start descending. It will take around 2 and half hours to reach the beautiful campsite near the water body. And the fun begins, pitching the tents, arrangement for lunch, group games etc . After exploring the other part of valley, we will have Tea and evening snacks enjoying the evening. Night dinner with bonfire. Overnight in valley. Day 2 – Sunday :Morning after breakfast will start ascending canyon valley by same route this time its difficult as we are ascending 2-3 hours . reach at staring point and delicious lunch at canyon valley and limbu pani is waiting for you. Afte... Read more

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 11:26 PM PST

About the Tour :Fort Peb, also known as Vikatgad is situated at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is the most beautiful one-day trek near Mumbai, especially in monsoon. To avoid crowd at hill stations like Matheran, nature lovers must visit this fort. The fort derives it name from the Goddess 'Pebi'; The fort is also named as 'VikatGad' for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, 'Ganesh'. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. Outing Date : 07th November 2015 Category : TrekLevel : MediumDuration : 1 Day Outing Schedule : ​All participants must catch Early morning train from your respective stations to Karjat. Meet the leader and have breakfast at Neral station . After having breakfast will move towards Fanaswadi which is base village for the Vikatgad trek .Normally trekkers do this trek from Matheran but this route is more challenging and scenic. Lunch at temple on the top upon arrival . Post lunch have fun, explore the fort and start descending from Matheran route and reach till dasturi naka and as we are ready with vehicle till Neral station as it much more relaxing after this challenging trek .Matheran to neral Omni charges included. Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost: Rs.850/- per personFor Registered Member : Rs.750/- per member Inclusions: Transportation from Neral Railway station to Matheran Route. Breakfast & Evening refreshment Guide & Expertise Charges   Exclusions: Lunch For the Day. Anything other than mentioned Above. For booking you need to deposit Rs.800/- per person in following Account: NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBANK: ICICIACCOUNT: CURRENT ACA/C: 623805029453BRANCH: MULUND WESTIFSC CODE ICIC0006238 Cancellation and Refund:1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded3. After that no refund will be provided.   Things to carry: I... Read more

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 11:19 PM PST

Life in the Air… About the Tour :  This outing is planned to gift you the most memorable 15 minutes of your own life…the moments that you will be in the air…at the height that birds fly…enjoying the real meaning of Independence and Joy!! Our professional experts provide this paragliding ride at Kamshet near Pune. Every healthy adult is eligible for this. Disclaimer** 1. Paragliding is a wind dependent activity and there's a possibility of last minute re- schedules or cancellations, which are beyond our control. You need to be patient as their might be last minute changes and it might take an hour or so to confirm the wind forecast on trip. 2. The Video charges of the Paragliding activity is excluded from the tour cost. You may directly pay to the tandem for the video taken of your flight. Batch 02 : 08th November 2015  Category : AdventureLevel : EasyDuration : 1 DayHighlights of the Outings :1. Amazing Paragliding Ride-A Lifetime Experience2. Professional Experts and Guides for the Safety Measures Outing Schedule :  Day-1 :06:00 am : Departure from Mumbai towards Kamshet En-route pick up at Thane. Reach Kamshet. Have breakfast. Proceed towards the activity site and enjoy the thrill of Paragliding at Kamshet. Have lunch and proceed back to Mumbai.Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost: Rs.4,500/- per personFor Registered Member : Rs.4,350/- per member Inclusions: 1. Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by sharing basis 2. 1 Paragliding flight ( 8-10 minutes) 3. Morning Breakfast and Lunch 4. Expertise and Guide Exclusions: Extra Ride Anything other than mentioned above For booking you need to deposit Rs.4500/- per person in following Account: NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBANK: ICICIACCOUNT: CURRENT ACA/C: 623805029453BRANCH: MULUND WESTIFSC CODE ICIC0006238 Cancellation and Refund:1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded3. After that no refund will be... Read more

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 11:10 PM PST

The Nature Trail to Gandhari Forest..!! About the Tour :Gandhari is a small forest patch situated at outskirts of Kalyan. It offers large variety of flora and fauna because of it's different habitat. It comprises of grassland, dense forest, water body which gives the location a great potential for birding. Gandhari is currently facing loss of habitat because of some construction work, it's one of the best place to study how nature and humans are trying to co-exist.  This nature trail is open for all the serious nature lovers & photographers and Mumbai Travellers 's leader will be there to guide you for the same. We shall focus on all sort of Flora & Fauna that nature will gift us. Batch Dates : 08th November 2015Highlight : BirdsDuration : Half Day session Things To follow on nature trails: Please wear dull coloured clothes. Maintain silence in such places. Dont litter. Follow the Expert. Apply mosquito repellent cream. caps/hats suggested. Follow instructions given by the expert Outing Schedule : All the travellers will be meeting at Kalyan station at 6.30am, from there we will move towards Gandhari forest. Trail will start around 7.30 am with the sunrise. We will try to spot maximum number of species. There will be a short session of "How to Identify Birds". It will help everyone to start with the beautiful trail. Trail ends around 11.30am and we will move towards Kalyan station by auto. Later everyone disperse for their respective location.  NOTE: One should follow the rules and regulations given by the Expert and should not leave the group till the nature trail ends.  Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :) Tour Cost: Rs.250/- per person Inclusions: Transportation from Kalyan to Gandhari and return.  Expertise Charges Exclusions: Breakfast and any Other Personal Charges. Camera charges For booking you need to deposit the full amount in the following Account:NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBANK: ICICIACCOUNT: CURRENT ACA/C: 623805029453BRANCH:... Read more

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 10:19 PM PST

website krishnarivercamp.com also check us out on    Venue : Krishna River Camp FB  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097523333608195/    Package 1 Rs.1250 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay in tents , evening Tea , Dinner & Break Fast    4pm check in - Allocation of Tents 4.30-5.30 – Swim in the river with life jackets  6.00- Evening Tea 6.00-7.30- Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Darts  7.30-8.30 - Leisure Time  9-10.30pm - Dinner  10.30pm- Campfire  11.30pm Lights off   Strictly Lights off at 11.30pm, no chit chatting, singing at common place and in tents after lights off as it disturbs the privacy of other campers.  Next day  8.00-8.30 Break Fast - Tea and Upma/ Pohe Tea 10-am Check out    Package 2 Rs.2000 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay in tents , activities, all meals, barbecue     12pm check in - allocation of tents 1-2- Lunch 2-4.30-  Swim in the river with life jackets , build raft and ride it  4.30-5.30- Visit to local boating club for group boating (included in package) 6.00- Evening Tea, hot Snacks  6.00-7.30- Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Darts  7.30-8.30 - DIY barbecue, we provide 200 gms marinated chicken for NV and paneer potatoes for veg   9-10.30pm - Dinner  10.30pm- Campfire  11.00pm – General Star Gaze (non professional) 11.30pm Lights off   Strictly Lights off at 11.30pm, no chit chatting, singing  at common place and in tents after lights off as it disturbs the privacy of other campers.  Next day  8.00-8.30 Break Fast - Tea and Upma/ Pohe Tea 9am bullock cart ride 9.30-11am- visit to strawberry farms – pluck, munch and relish strawberriies ( only if you wish to purchase from farmers) 12pm Check out    Post check out options    Take a local wai tour - Picturesque Balkavdi Dam, Dhom Dam, Dholya Ganpati Temple, Menavli Ghat, Nana Phadnavis Wada and Narsinha Temple    Take a Panchgani & Mahableshwar Tour.   Contact : Milan Wadkar @ 9819833345 for booking or email us at    mi... Read more

Posted: 01 Nov 2015 06:07 AM PST

 'Gulmarg'… the heartland of winter sports in India. The town was being mooted as a possible host for the 2010 Commonwealth Winter Games. As such, Gilmarg has been rated by CNN International as Asia's seventh best ski destination. The town is easily accessible from Srinagar. Gulmarg is a gathering ground for all things related to extreme sports and outdoors. In the winter, the diverse and extreme terrain combines with torrential snowfall to create a snow destination that is among the best in the world. From the Kongdori station, skiers can ski down a groomed trail through the woods that descend 450m in about 3.8 kms. Schedule:Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar and transfer to hotel. Introduction session followed by dinner.Day 2: Team introduction. Equipment info. Sightseeing.Day 3 to 6: Daylong training sessions.Day 7: Check- out. Drop at Srinagar airport. Cost: Rs 24,500/-   Inclusions: Srinagar airport pick-up and drop. Accommodation on twin sharing. All meals. Sightseeing. Baby hill ticket on Day 2 & 3. Gondola ticket up to phase 1. Skiing equipment rentals. Skiing instructor charges.Exclusions: Mumbai- Srinagar return travel. Personal expenses like mineral water, cold drinks etc. Tips. Laundry. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.Limited seats. For details call: 9819091954 | 9167240789... Read more