Mumbai Hikers Community 9.12.2015

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:55 AM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 12th December 2015 to 6th June 2016Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Pawna.A great getaway near Mumbai and PuneNow enjoy a night under the stars with your loved ones camping along a lake.All you have to do is choose a weekend, pack your bags and hit the road.All the other arrangements leave it to us.We ll provide the tent and food and nature will provide the exquisite view.Also enjoy the cool weather in the summer seasonItinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pmReach site at (reach lonavala at 5 pm)Have tea6.30- 7pm : Setup tent7pm-9pm : Camp fire9pm - 10 pm: Have dinner and sleepday-26.30-7.00 am : Get up and check out the beautiful view7.00-8.00 am : Take a dip in water8.00-8.30 am : tea and breakfast8.30-9.30 am : unpitch tents and packup9.30 am : Leave for homeEvent cost : Rs1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Indian style washroom facility avaibleCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged from Lonavala on request at extra cost)ContactSwapnil Kshirsagar 9769345484 for furthur detailsMinimum group size of 6 Please let us know your prefered dates incase you have a small group so that we can accommodate others.Also keep looking for our events to for furthur details  ... Read more

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:52 AM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 12th December 2015 to 6th June 2016Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Pawna.A great getaway near Mumbai and PuneNow enjoy a night under the stars with your loved ones camping along a lake.All you have to do is choose a weekend, pack your bags and hit the road.All the other arrangements leave it to us.We ll provide the tent and food and nature will provide the exquisite view.Also enjoy the cool weather in the summer seasonItinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pmReach site at (reach lonavala at 5 pm)Have tea6.30- 7pm : Setup tent7pm-9pm : Camp fire9pm - 10 pm: Have dinner and sleepday-26.30-7.00 am : Get up and check out the beautiful view7.00-8.00 am : Take a dip in water8.00-8.30 am : tea and breakfast8.30-9.30 am : unpitch tents and packup9.30 am : Leave for homeEvent cost : Rs1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Indian style washroom facility avaibleCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged from Lonavala on request at extra cost)ContactSwapnil Kshirsagar 9769345484 for furthur detailsMinimum group size of 6 Please let us know your prefered dates incase you have a small group so that we can accommodate others.Also keep looking for our events to for furthur details... Read more

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:08 AM PST

Dear Incredibles dont miss the great opportunity to trek in the Himalayas with an easy snow trek.3 batches:Batch size 10-154-9 Jan 201611-16 Jan 201618-23 Jan 2016Itinerary: 0th day: Reach Mangla and get acclimatized.Please arrange your food and acoomodation as different people will reach at different times(assistance will be provided)1st day : Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to magla to khajjiar night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 11km2nd day: Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to khajjiar to Kala top and night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 12km3rd day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9:00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dinkund and night stay at Kala top at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance 9km4day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dalhousie and night stay at dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance 12km5th day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to dalhousie to panchpula and back to local sight seen and night stay dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance to 9km6th day: morning breakfast 8 :00 am to check out to camp and dalhousie to go back homeStay will be in wooden houses and not tentsTrek contribution:Rs. 7900/- per personCost inclusions:Day-1 to day-6:Stay, food,trek and expertise chargesCost exclusions:Traveling from Resident city to Mangla and Dalhousie to Resident cityDay 0 expensesany other expenses not mentioned aboveLast date of booking: 25th DecemberThose interested need to book seats by payingcomplete to the following account,(Once done, please sms transaction reference no. to follwing no. 9769345484 -Swapnil)Bank Name - ICICI BankBranch - Vikhroli WestIFSC Code - ICIC0001045Account Name - Swapnil Vikas KshirsagarAccount No. - 104501504200Note: Please note that you will have to fill an indemn... Read more

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:04 AM PST

Dear Incredibles dont miss the great opportunity to trek in the Himalayas with an easy snow trek.3 batches:Batch size 10-154-9 Jan 201611-16 Jan 201618-23 Jan 2016Itinerary: 0th day: Reach Mangla and get acclimatized.Please arrange your food and acoomodation as different people will reach at different times(assistance will be provided)1st day : Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to magla to khajjiar night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 11km2nd day: Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to khajjiar to Kala top and night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 12km3rd day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9:00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dinkund and night stay at Kala top at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance 9km4day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dalhousie and night stay at dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance 12km5th day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to dalhousie to panchpula and back to local sight seen and night stay dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance to 9km6th day: morning breakfast 8 :00 am to check out to camp and dalhousie to go back homeStay will be in wooden houses and not tentsTrek contribution:Rs. 7900/- per personCost inclusions:Day-1 to day-6:Stay, food,trek and expertise chargesCost exclusions:Traveling from Resident city to Mangla and Dalhousie to Resident cityDay 0 expensesany other expenses not mentioned aboveLast date of booking: 20th decemberThose interested need to book seats by payingcomplete to the following account,(Once done, please sms transaction reference no. to follwing no. 9769345484 -Swapnil)Bank Name - ICICI BankBranch - Vikhroli WestIFSC Code - ICIC0001045Account Name - Swapnil Vikas KshirsagarAccount No. - 104501504200Note: Please note that you will have to fill an indemn... Read more

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:01 AM PST

Dear Incredibles dont miss the great opportunity to trek in the Himalayas with an easy snow trek.3 batches:Batch size 10-154-9 Jan 201611-16 Jan 201618-23 Jan 2016Itinerary: 0th day: Reach Mangla and get acclimatized.Please arrange your food and acoomodation as different people will reach at different times(assistance will be provided)1st day : Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to magla to khajjiar night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 11km2nd day: Morning breakfast 8 :30 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to khajjiar to Kala top and night stay at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance to 12km3rd day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9:00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dinkund and night stay at Kala top at dinner 8 pm go to sleep track distance 9km4day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am and 9 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to Kala top to dalhousie and night stay at dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance 12km5th day: Morning breakfast 8 :00 am to pack lunch and tracking start to dalhousie to panchpula and back to local sight seen and night stay dalhousie at dinner 8 pm some time go to sleep track distance to 9km6th day: morning breakfast 8 :00 am to check out to camp and dalhousie to go back homeStay will be in wooden houses and not tentsTrek contribution:Rs. 7900/- per personCost inclusions:Day-1 to day-6:Stay, food,trek and expertise chargesCost exclusions:Traveling from Resident city to Mangla and Dalhousie to Resident cityDay 0 expensesany other expenses not mentioned aboveLast date of booking: 15th DecemberThose interested need to book seats by payingcomplete to the following account,(Once done, please sms transaction reference no. to follwing no. 9769345484 -Swapnil)Bank Name - ICICI BankBranch - Vikhroli WestIFSC Code - ICIC0001045Account Name - Swapnil Vikas KshirsagarAccount No. - 104501504200Note: Please note that you will have to fill an indemn... Read more

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:43 PM PST

Dear trekkers,#Trekkers Journey glad to invites you for long journey trek to SiddhaGad fort (Top) on 19th Dec 2015 (Leaving 20th Dec night).Info : SiddhaGad fort event is a complete adventures experiance of Junge walk, wildlife experiance,long Trek, Campfire,village food & stay.Fort height : 3232 ft MSLType : Hill fort Place : Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuaryGrade : Easy till Siddhagad machi then moderate to summit ballekilla.History : In 1657/58 Chatrapati maharaj won Siddhagad and north konkan forts.Then it has been under of mughal but after Shambhu maharaj death, another battle won by maratha against mughal and swarajya flag Bhagawa hosted on siddhagad.In 1734 peshwai kept some soldier on fort.In 1888 britishers destroyed many forts n range like padargad, siddhagad.In 1942/43 freedom fighters " Bhai kotwal & Hiraji pandit with many fighters" started freedom movement against Britishers.2nd Jan 1943 black day freedom fighters were shot dead at this place by Britisher.We can see few remnants of the fort that was battled over between British and Maratha army, Shiva Temple, few broken cannons, few water cisterns etc.If clear weather we can see Kothaligad, Bhimashankar, Gorakhgadh & Macchindragadh from top of Siddhagadh.#Tentative itinerary :#Mumbai people : Meeting point Kalyan bus depo @ 22:00 pm on 19h Dec 2015.#Pune people : @ Swargate (Natraj hotel) @ 19:00 pm on 19th Dec.#Will start our journey towards base village.Night trek of half hour, campfire with intro round and rest.#Early morning 06:00 am after breakfast will start our journey towards siddhagad wadi.Enjoy remaining waterfalls, streams on the way.#The way to the fort is through dense forest which helps us to trek in cool breeze.10: 00 Am @ siddhagad wadi plateau.rest and exploration10: 30 Hike starts towards Ballekilla citadel (moderate level)12: 00 Summit top of siddhgad.Exploration, photography & descend.2 : 00 Pm : Lunch (veg)After lunch n rest will start descend.5 : 00 Pm base village.t... Read more

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:43 PM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 12th December 2015 to 6th June 2016Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Pawna.A great getaway near Mumbai and PuneNow enjoy a night under the stars with your loved ones camping along a lake.All you have to do is choose a weekend, pack your bags and hit the road.All the other arrangements leave it to us.We ll provide the tent and food and nature will provide the exquisite view.Also enjoy the cool weather in the summer seasonItinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pmReach site at (reach lonavala at 5 pm)Have tea6.30- 7pm : Setup tent7pm-9pm : Camp fire9pm - 10 pm: Have dinner and sleepday-26.30-7.00 am : Get up and check out the beautiful view7.00-8.00 am : Take a dip in water8.00-8.30 am : tea and breakfast8.30-9.30 am : unpitch tents and packup9.30 am : Leave for homeEvent cost : Rs1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Indian style washroom facility avaibleCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged from Lonavala on request at extra cost)ContactSwapnil Kshirsagar 9769345484 for furthur detailsMinimum group size of 6 Please let us know your prefered dates incase you have a small group so that we can accommodate others.Also keep looking for our events to for furthur details... Read more

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:28 PM PST

The Kabini Forest Reserve is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, probably because of its accessibility, lush green landscape surrounding a large lake, and sightings of herds of elephants, tigers. It comprises the South-eastern part of the Nagarhole National Park, and has a very good population of tigers, leopards, wild dogs and elephants, in addition to over 250 species of birds. Kabini is famous for its bold leopards, often found resting on tree branches. Itinerary: Day 1:  Board 11301- Udyan Express from Kalyan @ 9:00 am. Overnight in train. Day 2: Reach Bangalore @ 8:50. Leave for Kabini River Lodge. Reach Kabini River lodge by noon. Check in. Post lunch leave for safari. Overnight at Kabini. Day 3: Morning and evening safaris in the forest. Overnight at Kabini. Day 4: Morning safari in the forest. Post breakfast, leave for Bangalore. Have lunch en- route. Board 11302- Udyan Express @ 20:30. Overnight in train. Day 5: Reach Mumbai @ 19:30. Tour ends.   Cost: Rs. 22,950/- per head.           Cost Includes: 3rd AC travel from Kalyan to Bangalore & back. Road travel from Bangalore to Kabini & back by Non- AC vehicle.    Accommodation in self-contained tents on 2 sharing. Food: Veg / Non Veg. Four rides, 1 Boat safari (in place of jeep safari- subject to sighting), Entry, Permit, Guide charges. Cost Excludes: Personal expenses like Cold drinks, Mineral water. Food during railway travel. Anything not mentioned in 'Cost Includes'. Call for details: Surendra: 9819091954        ... Read more

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:23 PM PST

!! First Sunrise of 2016 from Top of Maharashtra !! Theme :Celebrating Mumbai Travellers Anniversary At the Same Place From where we started right four years back at The Top Of Maharashtra at Kalsubai Peak. History will repeat itself, and we will see the sunrise of new year once again from the Top of Maharashtra. With the Same Tradition and Culture we will Rock The Upcoming Year Once Again !! About the Tour :Kalsubai Peak is the Highest Peak of the Sahyadris (1646 M) in the Akole Taluka of Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra. Kalsubai Temple is Located at the Topmost peak of Sahyadri Mountain Range Of Maharashtra. To reach the summit there are various trekking routes and animal tracks. The main route starts from the village of Bari which is about six km from Bhandardara. To reach Bari, one has to travel to Igatpuri on the Mumbai Nahsik route Outing Dates : 31st December-01st January 2o16 Category : Trekking Duration : 1 Night / 1 DayLevel : Easy  Itinerary : 31st December, 2015 :Board the Kasara Fast train from CSTM by 03:40 pm. Meet at Kasara Station By 06: 00 pm. Taking Transport from Their till base village Bari by private transportation. Dinner at Bari, Rest / Leisure till 12 am. Celebration of New Year and Anniversary Of Mumbai Travellers. Starting Hike at 12:30 am. Reaching at The Top by 3-4 am. Rest Till Morning. 1st January, 2016 :Watching The First Sunrise from the Top of Maharashtra. Have Tea and Breakfast and Proceed for Temple Darshan. Start descending by 11 am. Reaching Base by 01:30pm. Lunch at Base and Proceed back for Mumbai By 3 pm. We will reach back by 6 pm at home. Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost : Rs.1,000/- per personFor Registered Members : Rs.950/-per member Inclusions:1. Transportation from Kasara to Kasara2. 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch3. Trek Expertise and Guide Charges Exclusions: 1. Train Tickets From Mumbai-Kasara2. Personal Expense3. Anything other than Mentioned Above.   For booking you need to deposit... Read more

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:19 PM PST

Last Night, First Day Camping… About the Tour :To every Mumbaikar, if you are looking out for something different to do on the New year eve rather then hanging out at any disc or any place..Here, we are with an Amazing outing on New Year Eve with Mumbai Travellers. Stars up in the sky, Cold winds touching the soul, and the peace in the mind, Let's welcome the New Year…!! Celebrating last night of the year on island …..Yes, you read it correct !! We are going to spend night at Island !! Outing Dates: 31st December 2015-01st January 2016    Category: CampingDuration: 1 Day/ 1 NightHighlights of the tour :1. Camping on an isolated Island2. Campfire on the New Year Eve3. Cooking Dinner 4. Evergreen and Never Ending Old Bollywood Songs Day 1- Thursday :Proceed towards Kasara by  Semi-Fast train from CSTM (12:28pm). The train shall reach Kasara Station by 02:52pm. Proceed towards the Bhandardhara. Freshen up and have refreshment. Introduction and briefing session. Get our boats ready  to reach Island. Once reached. Relax. By evening, start pitching the tents. Enjoy the campfire with the Evergreen and Never Ending Old Bollywood Songs.  Start cooking the dinner and enjoy the Thought sharing session. Celebrate the New Year Eve. Day 2- Friday :Post Breakfast, Explore the lake at Bhandardhara. You may swim in the lake(only, if you know swimming). Enjoy the return boat ride and proceed back to Kasara Station. Tour Concludes with Happy memories :)   Tour Cost : Rs.2,500/- per personFor Registered Members : Rs.2,300/- per member Inclusions: Transportation from Kasara to Kasara Evening Refreshment, Dinner and the breakfast on Day 2 Tent Accommodation in quad or triple sharing basis To and Fro charges of Ferry/Boat Expert and Guide Charges Exclusions: 1. Any transportation to Kasara Station and back2. Anything other than above mention inclusions   For booking you need to deposit full amount of Rs.2500/- per person in following Account: NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBA... Read more