Mumbai Hikers Community 11-12-2015

Posted: 11 Dec 2015 01:22 AM PST

About RatangadRatan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time. At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architectureRatangad has still the remains of fortress with bastions and stone walls. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left, one can see Rani mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close....Level : MediumHeight : 4255 feet ASL (Approx)Type : Hill Fort----------------------------------------------Duration: One DayCost : Members Rs. 1550/-*ppNon Member Rs. 1650/-*pp-----------------------------------------------Trek Date: 31/12/2015 - 1/01/2016Time : 31  Morning 8 amMeeting Point: Dadar stationMumbai people meeting point Dadar Stationand pune people meeting point kasara Station-------------------------------------------------Cost Includes* ~ kasara to kasara by jeep~ Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and evening refreshment ~Stay CampingCost Excludes* ~ Personal Expenses~ Camera Fees~ Any kind of Insurance~ Personal Car Parking-----------------------------------------------------Things to Do/Carry--------------------------~ Photo Identity Card- Must ~ Water Bottle at list 1-3 liter ~ Torch ~ Camera (Optional), Cell Phone must~ Some ready to eat food. Cakes, Biscuits etc~ Medicine those if u require usually ~ Extra Pair of clothes Towel and... Read more

Posted: 11 Dec 2015 01:21 AM PST

Salher - Salota - Mulher - Mora - Hargad Trek Salher is the highest fort in Maharashtra and second highest peak after Kalsubai... Date : 25, 26 & 27 Dec 2015.(Friday, Sat & Sun) Location : Selbari range near Satana, 150 km from Nashik, approx. Level : Medium. Trek Fee : 1600/-(Nashik to Nashik) Cost Inclusion : 1. Transportation Nashik to Nashik.2. All meal3. Accommodation in caves & temple4. Expertise charges. Cost Exclusion:1.       Dinner of Sunday.2.       Anything other than mentioned above. Trek Schedule: Day 1 : 25th Dec.1. Nashik Participants will leave from Thakkar Bazar by bus at 04:30 AM.2. Breakfat in Satana around 7.00 am.3. 10:00 AM Proceed to trek of salota & salher respectively.4. 13:00 explore salota and proceed towards salher.5. At 15:00 reach to salher 6. 20:00 Dinner and Night stay in caves. Day 2 : 26th Dec1.Wake-up call at 5:00 AM.2.Breakfast and proceed towards Waghambe village.3. At 9:00 am. We wl proceed towards mulherwadi by bus/taxi4. Reach Mulher village and proceed to Mora & Mulher fort.5. Dinner & stay at Ganesh mandir on Mulher fort. Day 3 : 27th Dec. 1.wake up call at 5 am.2. Breakfast and proceed towards Hargad fort3.explore Hargad and back to Mulherwadi at 14.004.start return journey towards nashik. Things to carry:1.       2 lit of water. 2.       Trekking/Sport shoes.3.       Extra pair of clothing.4.       Lunch for Saturday5.       Personal medical kit.6.       Good bedding, Windcheater/Sweater/headscarf(As the winter is started).7.       Plate, bowl, spoon, tea mug.8.       Torch with extra pair of batteries. Things strictly prohibited.1.       Plastic plates/Use and throw plastic things.2.       Smoking and Drinking.3.       Littering. Please confirm your entry till 23rd Dec by contacting below persons. Sagar : 9423173445Akshay : 9960803452 Happy and Safe trekking.Team GetOut. Salher is a place located near Waghamba in Satana tehsil in Nasik district of Maharashtra, India. It is the site of the highest ... Read more

Posted: 11 Dec 2015 12:38 AM PST

Small Info about Sandhan valley Mountain , Nature, Valley, Challenge, Rappelling, Survival and Adventure Sandhan valley is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahyadri (Western Ghats) located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. 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. The Valley surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan & Kulang (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai 5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valleys.Level : MediumHeight : 3000 feet ASL (Approx)Type : Hill Valley----------------------------------------------Duration: Two DayCost: Registered Member: Rs. 1350/-*per personNon-Registered Member: Rs. 1450/-*per person-----------------------------------------------Trek Date: 19/12/2015 - 20/12/2015Time : 10.30 pmMeeting Point: 18/12/2015 Dadar station -------------------------------------------------Cost Includes* ~ Kasara, Asangoan Travel by PVT Vehicle~ Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshment~ Rappelling ~ Night stay in open sky-------------------------------------------------Cost Excludes* ~ Personal Expenses~ Any kind of Insurance~ Personal Car Parking-----------------------------------------------------Things to Do/Carry--------------------------~ Photo Identity Card- Must ~ Water Bottle at list 1-3 liter~ Camera (Optional), Cell Phone must~ Some ready to eat food. Cakes, Biscuits etc~ Medicine those if u require usually ~ Extra Pair of clothes Towel and napkin, ~ Good trekking shoes or Canvas shoes~ sleeping Matt and Bed sheet~ Advise to wear Track pant and T-shirt Things to avoid----------------------~ Wearing Gold and other ornaments~ Chapels ~ Alcohol / Cigaret... Read more

Posted: 11 Dec 2015 12:00 AM PST

Wild Trek Adventure & Outdoors Pvt Ltd Invites You For Most Awaited Rajgad-Torna-Boratyachi Nal -Raigad Jumbo Trek on 25 Dec to 27 Dec 2015. Route: Rajgad-Torna-Walanjai Darwaja-Gelgani-Harpud-Mohari-Boratyachi Naal -Raigad (Only For Hardcore Trekkers ) 1.One Historic Old Route 2.Two Capital Forts 3.Three Important Fort 4.Rayling Pathar Tent Camping 5.Thrilling Boratyachi naal 6.Different views of Rajgad ,Torna ,Lingana & Raigad   Schedule: Day 1 :25 Dec 2015 Friday Mumbai Members Pickup: 05.00 am At Dadar (Pritam Hotel ) Pune Members Pickup : Swargate (Natraj Hotel) 07.30 am Reach Base Village Gunjwane Breakfast Start Trek Rajgad Reach Padmavati Temple Visit Suvela Machi ,Balekilla Lunch Post lunch Start Towards Torna Start Descending Down Reach Bapuji Buva Khind Evening Tea Campfire,Dinner Retire For The Day   DAY 2 : 26 Dec 2015 (Saturday) Wake Up 5.00 am Get Ready Till 6.00 am Breakfast ,Tea Start Ascending Torna Reach Mengai Temple Visit Hanuman Buruj ,Toranjai Temple Etc Start descending Down To bhatti Via Walunjai Darwaja Lunch Post Lunch Start Towards Mohari Village Evening Tea Dinner,Campfire Go to bed Rayling Pathar(Tents Will Be Provided) DAY 3: 27 Dec 2015 Wake Up  Get Ready Breakfast ,Tea Start Descending Via Boratyachi Nal Reach Pane Small 20 min Break walk Further To Raigadwadi Start Ascending Capital Raigad Via Pachad Khind Reach Raigad Top Lunch Post Lunch Explore Raigad Evening Tea Start Return Journey Reach Pune /Dadar By 10 pm + – 1 hr     CONTRIBUTION: For Mumabi Members Rs 3450/- INR For Pune Members Rs 3000/- INR Cost Will Include: For Pune Members Pune To Pune Travelling By Private Non Ac Bus 3 Breakfast+Tea,3 Lunch,2 Dinner ,3 Evening Tea+Refreshments,Tented Accommodation @ Rayling Pathar(2 Person In one Tent),Expertise charges,Once In Lifetime Experience For Mumbai Members Dadar To Dadar Travelling By Private Non Ac Bus 3 Breakfast+Tea,3 Lunch,2 Dinner ,3 Evening... Read more

Posted: 10 Dec 2015 11:47 PM PST

PARVAT BUDDIES: One Day Fun Trek to MATHERAN (Via Karjat) on 20th Dec 2015.   Hello Buddies, Ready for some fun? We bring you an exciting winter trek combined with a game of Cricket and Mafia!   Some Info about the Mountain: Matheran as you all know is a popular hill station near Mumbai. You may have visited it several times as a tourist. But now, we bring you this amazing opportunity of experiencing the beauty of this hill, as a trekker. Travel will be by local train / private vehicles. Grade: Moderate.   Registration Process: No. Of Seats: Max 20 participants only (First cum First Serve Basis). Last Date for registrations & payment: 18th Dec 2015 (Friday). Cost: Rs. 400/- (non-refundable) Inclusions: 1 Veg. Breakfast, travel from Karjat to base village, 1 Evening Tea/Juice, Taxi from Matheran to Neral, Trek Guidance. Exclusions: Lunch, Entry Fee (if any), Mineral Water   Registrations strictly by phone call only!   Your seat will be booked only when we receive complete participant details along with the confirmation (transaction id/screenshot) of the online payment. Please call on the below-mentioned number to know the Bank Details for Funds Transfer.   Merely clicking on 'going' will not be considered at all J     Tentative Trek Plan: Assembly: At Karjat Railway Station @ 07:45 am sharp on Sunday, 20th Dec 2015.   We'd be boarding the front-most general compartment of the below train. You may get in at your respective stations. Please take return tickets on your own.S-5 KARJAT Slow (showing select stations): Mumbai CST   5:22 am. Dadar           5:40 am. Ghatkopar     5:56 am. Thane           6:17 am. Dombivli        6:39 am. Kalyan          6:48 am. Badlapur        7:06 am. KARJAT          7:39 AM   ** We won't be waiting for latecomers ** After reporting at Karjat station, we will have some breakfast and start journey for base village by private vehicles.  0900 hrs: We start our trek (3hrs) after a round of introduct... Read more

Posted: 10 Dec 2015 10:48 PM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 18th December 2015 to 6th June 2016Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Vaitarna. A great getaway near Mumbai,Pune and NashikNow 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.Itinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pm Reach site at  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 : For less than 9 people Rs. 1250/- per person For 10 and more people Rs. 1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Washroom facility availableCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged on request at extra cost) Any other things not included in cost includesContactSwapnil 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: 10 Dec 2015 10:46 PM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 18th December 2015 to 6th June 2016 Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Vaitarna. A great getaway near Mumbai,Pune and NashikNow 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.Itinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pm Reach site at  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 : For less than 9 people Rs. 1250/- per person For 10 and more people Rs. 1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Washroom facility availableCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged on request at extra cost) Any other things not included in cost includesContactSwapnil 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: 10 Dec 2015 10:42 PM PST

Available dates:Everyday from 18th December 2015 to 6th June 2016Friends it gives me great pleasure to announce cutomised camping at Vaitarna. A great getaway near Mumbai,Pune and NashikNow 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.Itinerary(approx):day-16-6.30 pm Reach site at  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 : For less than 9 people Rs. 1250/- per person For 10 and more people Rs. 1050/- per personCost includes : Stay in tent on sharing basisBasic bedding material inside tenttea,dinner and breakfastcampfireBasic provision:Washroom facility availableCost excludesTravel to and fro from site(Travel can be arranged on request at extra cost) Any other things not included in cost includesContactSwapnil 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: 10 Dec 2015 09:54 AM PST

Greetings ! ! !    Dukes Nose Rappelling.  The most prominent rock structure that overhangs from the valley to the right when we drive up to Lonavala is Duke's Nose.  Dukes Nose also known as Nagphani, is a Cliff which is pointed like a snakes pointed head portion (hood) and hence the name Nagphani (Nag means snake and phani means hood). The name Dukes'nose is derived as the cliff looked like the shape of the Duke. This is a wonderful trekking spot nearby Lonavala. Half an hour walk from kurwande village takes you to the top of Duke's nose. Right on the top of the Duke's Nose is small temple and mindbowing view!!! Rappelling down 300 ft is really breathtaking due to roaring winds, Foggy atmosphere & of course Deep Valley. Rappelling from the Dukes Nose is quite thrilling experience with 90 Degree Rappelling in a combination of Overhang & Deep Valley View.   - Last Date of enrolment : 05-Jan-2016 - Departure time : 11;30 pm on 09th Jan 2016 from Sanjay Gandhi National Park Gate, Borivali East. We shall reach Dukes Nose base village by 4:00 am.  - Arrival Time : 10th Jan 2016 10.00 pm Borivali.  - Age Group - 15 to 50 - Difficulty Level : Medium  - Batch Limit : 40 Participants - Mode of transport : Non - Ac Bus from borivali - Dukes Nose - Borivali  - Route : Borivali - Fountain Hotel - Ghodbunder Road - Kapurbawdi, Majiwada Circle - Kawa - Airoli - Khandala - Kurwande Village.   Charges  Rs 1800/- per person. Includes Transport by Non AC Bus (Borivali - Dukes Nose - Borivali) Rappelling of 300 feet with all safety measures. Morning Tea & Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea & snacks Adventure Experts First aid kit. Safety & Tested Equipments.   Excludes Any other charges not mentioned in "Fees Include".     Things to carry : 1) Three litres of water* 2) Hat, goggles, scarf 3) Good rubber soul Shoes*  4) One Mug for tea 5) Warm Pullovers 6) Extra pair of clothes 7) Full Body covering Clothes* 8) Basic Bedding  9) Power Banks   * - indicates mandatory.   ... Read more

Posted: 10 Dec 2015 07:28 AM PST

DGA invites you to a trek into the Jewel fort of Sahyadris. The 1200 year old Amruteshwar temple in the base village Ratanwadi is of a great historic significance and architectural marvel. At the beginning of the trek, we approach the fort by walking on flat ground and cross river beds. The trek then enters into forest canopy. One hour into the thick forest will lead us to a series of 5 firmly fitted steel ladders. This is the most exciting part of the trek. We then approach the beautiful caves. From the caves, the trail towards the top is through knee deep grass. On the top of the fort, there is a giant hole called 'needle' in the mountain caused by wind erosion. The view from the top is mesmerising. The Sahyadris giants AMK, Ajobagad, Kalsubai surround Ratangad. The beauty of the view in monsoon is indescribable.   Brief Itinerary: 24th December, Thursday 20:45 - Catch Kasara fast local starting from CST at 20:52 (Dadar-21:06, Thane-21:33). Try to board second compartment from CST-end 23:05 - Reach Kasara which is the final meeting point. Move to Ratanwadi in a jeep. Dinner on way.   25th December, Friday (Christmas day) 02:30 - Reach base village and settle down. 05:30 - Wake-up call and start trekking. Breakfast on the way 10:00 - Reach the top, explore the fort and take rest 12:00 - Have lunch in caves on the fort. 13:00 - Start Descending 15:00 - Reach base village and take jeep back to Kasara 18:00 - Take train back to Mumbai   Fees: Rs.1000   Inclusions: - Travel to and from Base village in a Jeep. - Breakfast and tea - Lunch - Late night dinner on Saturday - Expertise charge   Exclusions: - Local train ticket till Kasara - Any other charges not mentioned in 'inclusions'  Contact: Krishna: 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp) Email: kuya.krishna@gmail.com   Before you call, please note 1. Read the event itinerary at least once 2. Expected batch size is 10-20. We don't provide current booking info till the bookin... Read more