Mumbai Hikers Community 6.11.2015 2

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 10:15 AM PST

Prabalmachi is a quaint little village hidden in the hills of old Mumbai-Pune highway.This village is the base village to trek up the Prabalgad/ Kalavantin forts. We plan to climb up to Prabalmachi in the late evening, stay up there in our tents on the plateau and enjoy the peace that this place has to offer.Date : 7th-8th November 2015.Height : Appx 2300 ft .Region : Panvel.Grade : Medium.Itinerary :Day 1 : 7th Nov. Participants can board 05.04 pm CST – Panvel slow. Train timings are as follows: 05.04 pm – CST. 05.32 pm – Kurla . 05.37 pm – Chembur . 05.51 pm – Vashi . 06.00 pm – Nerul . 06.21 pm – Panvel. Participants from Thane have to opt for the 05.20pm Thane-Panvel train.Meeting Point for everyone : 06:30 pm – Panvel ST Depot. 06.45 pm – Move to Thakurwadi by public transport. 07.45 pm – Introduction and Start the ascend. 09.15 pm – Time to get active! – Setting up of your own tents. – Ice Breakers. – Group Activities. 10:00 pm – Local delicious dinner. 11:00 – 01:00 Night Rifle Shooting, Fun around the campfire and enjoy the view of the mighty cosmos.Day 2 : 8th Nov. 07:00 am – Wake up call. 07:30 am – Breakfast. 08.00 am – Start the return Journey. 09.00 am – Reach thakurawadi. 09.45 am – Move towards Panvel.Cost : 950 rs per person.Note : Incase you want to opt for sleeping bags, they are available on rent subject to availability. 1 Sleeping Bag : Rs.300/- Rifle shooting is optional : Rs.250/-Inclusions : Travelling from Panvel to Panvel. 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast. Activities Charges. Tent Charges. Campfire charges. Guide and Professional Expertise.Exclusions : Meals during travel. Personal expenses. Insurance of any kind. Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses. Any item not covered under "inclusions" .Maximum number of participants : 20. All our explorations are nature-friendly. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration. For confirmation of... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 07:01 AM PST

Hello Wanderers,   Lets have a big blast of fun on 31st December….We are glad to invite you for grand welcome celebration of 2016 at Nagaon beach…!!!   About the Place: Nagaon is very beautiful and one of the most clean beach around 35 km from Alibaug. Its predominantly a sandy beach unlike most other beaches here in Alibaug. Nagaon is a vast expanse of flat beach with soft fine mixture of white and black sand. Nagaon is a safe beach for a dip in the water and one can walk a long distance into the sea.   Play in water and enjoy Sunset photography:   Bonfire and Barbecue:   Fish barbecue:   Meeting Point: Alibaug at 4pm.   Expenses: INR 1500/- per head.   Includes:   Travelling from Alibag to Alibag.   Water Sports charges.   Private camping & bonfire.   Dinner,Barbecue (Veg/Non-Veg) and Morning Breakfast.   Tented Stay At Nagaon Beach on 2/3/4 sharing basis. Excludes:   Travelling from Mumbai and back.(People can come by their private vehicle or travel by Boat from Gateway of India to Mandwa.) Additional water sports charges. Registration: For registration or queries, Call on : 8425076272 / 8425076270ORWrite to: info@aberrantwanderers.com   For SMS Inquiry:Please drop a message as "trek inquiry" at 8425076270, we will get back to you ASAP.   Things to carry:    Camera, Cell Phone, Cap(Optional)    Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.    Mosquito repellents, sunscreens etc.    Extra pair of clothes.    Personal medication those who require it regularly.    A haversack to put all these things Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments   Let's enjoy the nature in Wanderers style with rules and lots of fun    Aberrant Wanderers Team.... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 04:25 AM PST

Get set Goooo !!   About the Tour : Ride to Kondhana caves with Mumbai Travellers, its overall 25 kms Ride from Karjat to Kondhana caves road through Green carpet till Kondiwade village and will park our cycles there at kondiwade . Kondiwade is small village at base of Rajmachi fort. From there its 45 Mins trek towards Rajmachi. En-route there is the beautiful Kondhana caves which is our final destination. We will explore the caves and proceed back to the villager's home . Explore the village. Have delicious lunch and ride back to the Karjat.   Outing Dates : 22ND November 2015 Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : 1 Day Disclaimer :- No midway back out during the ride if you want you can drop the cycles on starting point on your own expenses.   Outing Schedule :   Catch early morning train from CST which will reach at Karjat on 7.30 am . Meet our leader at station . After breakfast, we will have introduction and briefing session about the gears and the ride Its approx 25 Km total ride. There will be small trek of 45 Minute and will reach to beautiful "Kondhana Caves" Enjoy the history about the monument some fun activity and back to Kondivade village where we will have our lunch. Some leisure time to explore the village and will proceed back to Karjat.     Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost : Rs.1,600/- per person For Registered Members : Rs.1,450/-per member     Inclusions: 1. Cycle Rental 2. Waterbottle 3. Lunch at Villager's house 4. Helmets 5 . Utility Vehicle 6. Expertise Charges   Exclusions: 1. Any Transfer till Karjat and back. 2. Anything mentioned than above     For booking you need to deposit Rs.1,600/- per person in the following Account: NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERS BANK: ICICI ACCOUNT: CURRENT AC A/C: 623805029453 BRANCH: MULUND WEST IFSC CODE ICIC0006238       Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost : 1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded. 2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 04:19 AM PST

Welcome to the Wonderland of Birds and Territory of Black panthers !! About the Tour : Dandeli wildlife Sanctuary and DATR (Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve) fall in Karnataka and are among one of the richest forests in India with respect to flora and fauna. No wonder that it is known to be the most ideal place to sight hundreds of colourful birds, hornbills and the most elusive black panther. The bird photography studio at Ganeshgudi it the coolest place for any nature lover, wildlifer or photographer, where all you need to do is keep your camera loaded and the birds will come in front of you displaying their various behaviors, Bathing in the water ponds and refreshing the forest by their various calls. Its wonderful that no place else than Dandeli can bring it to reality so easily !! This 3 days birding and wildlife expedition in Dandeli is aimed at creating some great bird photographs at Ganeshgudi, Looking out for the western ghat special special herpetofauna at Dandeli like Pit Vipers and exploring this dense forest at night for catching glimpses of extremely elusive animals like Black panther, Slender Loris and Flying squirrel.   Outing Date : 18th-19th-20th December 2015 Category : WildlifeType : Wildlife and Birding expeditionDuration: 3 Days / 2 Nights   ITINERARY :  Day 0 – 17th December 2015 : ThursdayAbout 10 pm leave for Belgaum by luxury bus / private car from Mumbai Day 1 – 18th December 2015 : Friday Greeting at Belgaum by 09:00 am. Transfer to Resort in Dandeli – Ganeshgudi by private vehicle. Check in resort and Lunch. After Lunch Introduction about the birds of Dandeli and gear up for the photography session. As the afternoon shifts towards early evening, the bird activity at the studio increases exponentially and various birds like oriental white eye, Racket tailed drongo, Asian paradise flycatcher, Tickell's blue flycatchers, Emerald doves, White rumped shama etc will start showing off their presence right in front of you, giving you enough... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 04:07 AM PST

Explore the Capital of Swarajya..!! About the Tour :  Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India. The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1400–1450 steps leading to the fort, though today a rope-way exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. You will get the goosebumps and feel the proud while listening to the awesome history that Maratha warriors and King Shivaji has created !! One can also expect numerous photographic angels on this trek. Outing Date : 22nd November 2015 Category: TrekkingDuration : 1 DayRope way charges : Approx : Rs.200/- return ITINERARY :  Day 0:Meeting at Dadar East at 11:00 pm. Second Pick Up From Thane at 11:30 pm. Leave For Raigad by non-a/c private vehicle. Day 1:Reaching Base by 5.00 am. Tea and freshen up with some snacks. Start Hike by 7:00 am through Mahadarwaja Route (One can also opt for Rope way facility to reach at top directly). Reaching at the top by 9:30 am. Explore the Raigad fort and its important monuments like Gangasagar Lake, Rajwada, Raj-darbar, Holi cha Mal, Ambarkhana. Have a delicious lunch around 1.30 pm. Post lunch explore the ancient market place, Jagadishwar temple and Takmaktok (the death point). Get yourself energized by a cup of Lemon / Konkam juice and start descending the fort. Reach base by 6 pm and enjoy some snacks. Reach Mumbai by 11 pm. Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost: Rs.1,300/- per personFor Registered Member : Rs.1,150/- per member Inclusions: Transport By non-a/c Private Vehicle Mumbai – Mumbai Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Snacks (Pure Veg) Trek Expertise and entry ... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 04:06 AM PST

Outline Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Paro. Transfer to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu. Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight in Thimphu. Day 3: Thimphu-Trongsa. Overnight in Trongsa. Day 4: Bird watching and sightseeing in Trongsa. Overnight in Trongsa. Day 5: Trongsa-Punakha. Overnight in Punakha. Day 6: Punakha sightseeing. Overnight in Punakha. Day 7: Punakha- Paro. Visit Paro museum en route. Overnight in Paro. Day 8: Paro-Taktsang. Overnight in Paro. Day 9: Fly out.Detailed ItineraryDay 01:  Arrive at Paro airport and leave for Thimphu (55kms 1.5 hrs). Overnight in  Thimphu.Day 02: Thimphu Post breakfast visit the memorable Chorten dedicated to the 03rd King of Bhutan, The Textile Museum & Folk Heritage Museum that provides a fascinating insight into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life.  Drive to the 15th century Changakha Lhakhang spectacularly localted on the spur. The Takin Sanctuary near the lhakhang will give the visitor a chance to glance at the National animal of Bhutan - Takin. Visit Buddha point to have a wonderful view of Thimphu valley. Visit the school of Arts and Crafts and the National Library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion. Evening visit the Tashichho Dzong; the main secretarial building which houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and also the head seat of Chief Abbot of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel.Day 03: Thimphu – Trongsa (2200m 199 kms - 6 hours) Post breakfast depart for Trongsa via  Dochu La (3050m). If the weather permits, you can see a range of high peaks toward the north east. The recently built 108 chortens gives the ridge a very beautiful and charming presence. Continue the drive via the Pele La (3300m/ 10800ft) crossing the Black Mountains, the traditional boundary between west and central Bhutan.  Crossing the pretty villages of Rukubji and Chendebji ... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 03:59 AM PST

Explore the Best Kept Secret of Maharashtra : Lonar !! About the Tour:  Lonar is an extremely beautiful place. The place also has an importance of its own as it is has the only lake in India that is created out of hyper-velocity meteorite impact. The crater that is formed because of the impact is the Earth's Largest and Only Hyper-Velocity Crater !! Geological studies have revealed that the lake is more than 52,000 years old. The place is important not just for its crater lake, it is important also for its wonderful temples. Today, however, nothing but the ruins of the temple remains. The village around the crater is abound with legend of Lonar. You can also see numerous peafowls that has made the crater their home. You will also find lots of migratory birds. Outing Date : 19th-20th December 2015 Category : Off-beat tourType of Outing : Geology-History-Culture-Nature ExplorationDuration : 1 Night / 2 DaysLevel : SimpleTrain Suggestions :CST to Jalna : Devgiri Express on 18th December 2015Jalna to CST : Nandigram Express on 20th December 2015 Itinerary :  Night Departure to Jalna by Devgiri express on Friday night at 9.05 pm (CST timing) Day 1-Saturday : Early Morning 05:00 am reach Jalna railway station. Proceed towards the Buldhana District by private / public transportation. En-route halt for the cup of hot tea. Breakfast on reaching Lonar, check in hotel. Know each-other session and briefing about the greatness of Lonar crater by famous researcher and author Mr.Bugdane. Rest for a while. Post lunch start with the legendary Parikrama trek to Asia's one of the largest craters. Enjoy the combination of shining sun rays, blue-green water, lush greenery around lake and the hide n seek of clouds in the sky. Finish Parikrama and explore the Daityasudan Temple and nearby temples & cultural heritage of Lonar in and about 4 Hrs. Evening refreshment & discussion session. Camp fire at night (if time permits). Lights off for a tight sleep. Day 2-Sunday : Ea... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 03:54 AM PST

Lakeside Camping at Bhandardara !! About the Tour : Bhandardara is a pristine water reservoir and also a famous weekend getaway near Mumbai situated near Igatpuri hill station. The shining blue green water of Bhandardara and the surrounding lush green mountains is a great treat to eyes. Imagine a camping trip near the edge of this lake coupled with friends, food and fun. A cosy night in camping tents under the blanket of millions of stars is what we aim in our camping trips !   Batch 05 : 14th-15th November 2015 Category : CampingLevel : Outdoor camping Duration : 1 Night / 2 DayTrain Suggestions :CSTM to Kasara : Dept : 09:41 am / Arvl : 11:51 am on Day 01Kasara to CSTM : Dept : 03:37 pm on Day 02 Itinerary  Day 1 : Catch a local train to Kasara from your nearest railway station on central line (09:41 am Kasara train from CST). Reach Kasara at 11:51 am and gather together at the Ticket counter. After a briefing session, grab your seat in the transfer vehicle and here we start our journey towards the scenic Bhandardara. En-route halt for lunch at dhaba near Kasara (on your own expense). Enjoy the journey with beautiful nature-scapes, gupshup and songs during the journey. Reach base village of campsite by 5 pm. On arrival refresh yourself with a glass of welcome drink (non-alcoholic) and proceed towards the boating jetty. Our secluded camping site exactly on the waterfront and we use a boat to reach up there. Enjoy one of the most mesmerizing boat journeys in Maharashtra through crystal clear water of Bhandaradara backwater surrounded by proud mountains! On arrival, Set yourself free, let your soul feel the beautiful sunset and let your mind express its likelihood to silent breeze! It's time to enjoy some team games and activities now!! Hop in for the team games or just chill out near the waterfront. Relax…find yourself! Meanwhile our local supporters will arrange for our dinner. Taste the yummy local cuisines in dim light ambiance of the campsite. Make su... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 03:25 AM PST

Cambodia, a country hemmed in by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand offers a lot more than meets the eye. It has emerged from decades of war and isolation to be back on the Southeast Asian tourist map. It is home to one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world—the Angkor Wat, which forms the center piece and starting point of most tourist explorations. Witnessing the majesty and grandeur of Angkor Wat is an awesome and breathtaking experience- one that will leave an indelible impression of your visit to this country. Vietnam is a narrow country with a long coastline in the east and mountains in the west. It is a country that has left it's tumultuous history behind and opened its doors to the world in the recent past. Visit historic Ha Noi, the capital city and be fascinated by its Colonial charm, street-side cafés, tranquil lakes and it's 36 streets of the Old Quarter. Sail in Ha Long Bay among the limestone islets and Karsts. Explore the phenomenal underground tunnel network of former Vietnamese soldiers at Cu Chi. View the economic hustle of Ho Chi Minh or cruise along the Mekong river. The country offers something for everyone.  Attractions: Cambodia – Visits to Angkor Wat, Bayaon, Banteay Srei, Apsara Dance show, Provision of Vegetarian meals. Vietnam- Cruise on the Mekong River, Visit to Halong Bay- overnight on junk boat, Visit to wartime underground tunnel networks, Water puppet show, Provision of vegetarian meals.  Schedule:                            DAY 01: MUMBAI – SIEM REAP                          Reporting at Mumbai Airport                           Leave for Siem Reap(Cambodia) by flight                            DAY 02: ARRIVE – SIEM REAP (L,D)  Arrive Siem Reap by afternoon flight, meet our Cambodian tour guide at Siem Reap airport. Transfer to hotel. Free time till dinner.                          Welcome dinner with Apsara Dance show at Local restaurant                          No visit to Cambodia is compl... Read more

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 02:46 AM PST

Dear All Adventure Lovers, We at SMALL-STEPS Group, glad to invite you ALL for every person's/ trekkers Dream Trek to kalavantin Circuit on 20th Dec 2015 Little Info About The Fort Type: Hill FortHeight: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: MediumBase Village: ThakurwadiRegion: Panvel  Cost: 500/- Kalavantin 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 Kalavantin The 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.The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:Meeting Point: Panvel railway station by 7.15 am. Leave by 7.35 from Panvel station by Private Transport Introduction, instructions and start the trek 9.15 am : Brekfast and Tea at base of fort 11.30 am : Ascend 1.30 pm :   Lunch 3.00 pm :  Start descend 5.00 pm :   Reach Base Village Evening Tea/Coffee at Base or Panvel We will be back to Panvel Station before 6pm tentatively. COST: For All peoples Rs.500/- per head Cost Includes:   Transportation cost: Panvel to Panvel (By TumTum)   FOOD: Morning Breakfast + Tea +Lunch + Evening Tea, Excludes: - (Any other personal expenses other than above) (Kindly carry packed lunch for the Day)  Things to carry:-  Windcheaters / Raincoats /  Umbrellas Packed Lunch Extra cloths  At least 2 litter of drinking water. Torch with extra batteries. Photo ID card.... Read more