OffBeat Sahyadri Fireflies special trek to Ratangad and route opening : Ratangad to Dehene via Bara Payarya route on 2nd June (Starting on 1st June evening)
Trivia:
Region: Bhandardara
Grade: Medium (Technical)
Base Village: Ratanwadi
Keeping the promise of taking you to OffBeat routes we are happy to announce the trek from Ratangad to Dehene via kalyan darwaza.
A month ago we opened this route.
The stepps from Kalyan Darwaza were blown and hence to descend down this route one need to rappel a rock patch of around 200 ft. there after the route passe through dense jungle. The ridge descending down from here offers breathtaking view of Alang Manad Kulang range up t0 Kalsubai on one side and the mighty Katrabai cliffs and Ajoba Gad on the other.
If you are an adventure freak, then this trek is for you.
Also during this period the forest adjoining Ratangad hills is found lit with thousands of fireflies.
The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a
synchronized light show amidst forest..
Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show
The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a
synchronized light show amidst forest..
Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show
Following are the pics taken by Rajas Deshpande In the same region during same period last year.
Itinerary:
Meeting Point : Kasara Station at 07.20 pm
Catch the Semi fast Kasara Local (Slow from Thane)
Kasara Train : N Semi fast
04:50 pm : Mumbai CST
04:50 pm : Mumbai CST
05:03 pm : Dadar
05:12 pm : Kurla
05:16 pm : Ghatkopar
05:31 pm : Thane
05:31 pm : Thane
05:54 pm : Dombivali
06:05 pm : Kalyan
06:05 pm : Kalyan
07:20 pm : Kasara
07:20 pm : Start towards Base Village
09:30 pm : Reach Base Village, Introduction, Do's and Don’ts
10:00 pm : Dinner
11:00 pm : Start trek (Ascending to Ratangad fort)
10:00 pm : Dinner
11:00 pm : Start trek (Ascending to Ratangad fort)
01:30 am : Reach the Cave, Rest
06:30 am : Good morning & Break Fast
07:30 am : Start towards Kalyan Darwaja
08:00 am : Reach the Kalyan Darwaja
09.00 pm : Start Rappelling
12:00 pm : Start Descending
01:30 pm : Lunch on the way
05:00 pm : Reach Base Village
07:30 pm : Reach Asangaon Station
09.30pm : Mumbai Tentatively
Maximum group size: 20
Contribution:
Rs. 1300/- per person
Which includes :
Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon
Dinner for Saturday night.
Dinner for Saturday night.
1 Break Fast
Equipments & Expertise.
For registration kindly transfer Rs.1300/- per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number, location) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Identity Proof
Torch (must)
Water 4 liters (must)Lunch for Sunday (must)Proper Bedding (it may rain carry a plastic sheet for spreading below your bedding)change of clothsReady to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
It may rain. Please pack your bags accordingly. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags to protect them from water.
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :
Gallery : Priti's Album
Registration or queries:
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
E-mail ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
[ For registration plz drop a mail with your following details to above ID
Name
Email Id
Mobile Number]
Regards,