Mumbai Hikers Community 19.12.2015

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 10:12 AM PST

Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Matheran Ascend via Garbett Plateau on 2 Jan 2016 Leaving Friday Night Matheran has garnered a reputation of one of the most favourite hill-stations around Mumbai for some reasons. The bountiful rains, good greenery and waterfalls around. Garbett Plateau is located in the south – west direction of Matheran, offering a 360 degree view of one of our all time favourite hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau.Climate here is very cool with some breath taking views. Some Information about the Place:Type: Hill FortHeight: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyDistrict: RaigadRange: MatheranBase Village: DiksalTrek Leader : Nishant Sheth Train TimingCST – Khopoli Fast LocalCST – 10:04pmByculla – 10:11pmDadar – 10:18pmKurla – 10:26pmGhatkopar – 10:30pmThane – 10:46pmDombivali – 10;58pmKalyan – 11:05pmNeral – 11:39pm.Bhivpuri - 11.46 (If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.) People may board the same train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second Last boggy from CST side) The itinerary for trek is:From Bhivpuri stationIntroduction RoundStart Trek under moon lightTea at Villagers HouseReach Matheran early MorningCatch taxi to Neral stationBreakfast at Neral stationReach Dadar by 9:30am… Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Matheran to Neral Station, Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any.. For Registration call us:Nishant Sheth : 8879418581Amit Bhadouria :9819299164Registration accepted only through phone call.. Important things to carry :Water Bottle (3 ltrs)Some snacks biscuits waffe... Read more

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 08:58 AM PST

Dear Friends we invite you all for Trek to Harihar fort on 27th Dec 2015 Leaving on 26th Dec 2015 Saturday Night. Type : Hill fortsFort Range : TrimbakeshwarDistrict : NashikEndurance : EasyDifficulty : MediumHeight : 3676 ftTrek Leader: Nishant Sheth. Harihar, also called Harish Fort, is 6.43 km west of Trimbak and 1,120.44 metres (3,676 feet) above sea-level. The trek to Harihar Fort is short yet tiring. The last 200 feet of the hike is a nerve-racking climb through steep rock cut stairs inclined at 80 degrees. The descent is particularly exhilarating as you have to climb down and at one point face a sheer 500 ft drop. The architecture of the stairs is so diverse and outstanding and offers spectacular and occasionally scary views of the valley below. The fort is situated amidst the huge Vaitarna dam and the Trimbakeshwar mountain ranges offer stunning views of the area around. It was of substantial importance in earlier days to keep watch on the route crossing the range connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat. Trimbakeshwar range spreads from north of Igatpuri to west of Nasik. It is divided in two parts, with forts of Basgad, Utvad, hill of Fani, Harihar and Trimbakgad on one part and those of Anjaneri and Hargad on the other.The water flows away from this region because of the one – sided slope of Sahyadris.The fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village and is located on top of a triangular massif with all the three sides being vertical and hence naturally fortified. There is only one access to the fort through a 200ft high rock cut staircase inclined at an 80 degree angle.It was one of the forts in the possession of the Ahemadnagar Sultans. Captain Briggs from the British army visited the fort in 1818, and left a fairly detailed description. He described the ascent as truly wonderful.In 1636 Harihar, Trimbakgad, Tringalvadi and a few other Poona forts were given by the Marathas to the Mughals. Hariharwas one of the seventeen strong places that were... Read more

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 06:42 AM PST

Dear Friends, Bhramanti365 invites you to New Year special camping near Lonavala on 31st December 2015 – 01st January 2016.Place: Salter Lake - Amby Valley, LonavalaMeeting Point at Lonavala @ 01:30 PM near Lonavala ST Depot.Meeting on 31st December 2015 at Lonavala.Schedule:- Day 1: Thursday on 31st December 2015.Meet at Lonavala @ 01:30 PM near Lonavala ST Depot.Get in the Jeeps and head towards the Campsite, Salther Lake near Amby Valley (50 kms approx )Campsite cleaning and tent pitching program.Barbecue and campfire.Dinner and retire for the day.Day 2: Friday on 01st January 2016.Wake up late morning.Breakfast and Tea served.Cleaning up the camp sitePack up and get into the jeeps and head towards LonavalaReach Lonavala and from there to Mumbai / Pune.Cost of the event is Rs. 1600/- per head.The above cost includes - • Accommodation in tents on multiple sharing bases.• Transportation from Lonavala to Lonavala.• Evening refreshments, Dinner and Barbecue on Thursday.• Breakfast and tea on Friday.• Guidance and expertise charges.The above mentioned cost does not include • Lunch on both the days & any other expenses other than inclusions.Interested participants are requested to call in advance and in order to confirm their seat / booking for the event…For registration kindly transfer Rs 1000 /- per head in the following A/c:- (NEFT or RTGS)In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg / whatsaap ( 9987121415 ) or send an email on ab@bhramanti365.in/ b365tab@gmail.comFill up one time registration online Form ( both links are mobile friendly ) "http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB " or " http://www.bhramanti365.in/register " else you need to fill up the registration form before starting the event.Things to Bring:• Snugly fitting footwear.• Ruck sack / Shoulder bag which can hold following items• Water Bottle (2 Litre Minimum) compulsory **• Torch with s... Read more

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 02:44 AM PST

"Raigad Adventure Club" arranges "Costal car & bike riding to Gaganbawda" on 25th, 26th & 27th Dec. 2015   << Get Ready for the Costal car & bike ride to Gaganbawda >>     About Gaganbawda: - Gaganbawda is a town situated in the district of Kolhapur in Maharashtra,India. It is located 55 km by road from Kolhapur. It is the taluka headquarters. Gaganbawda is situated on the sahyadri range or the western ghats also has a very famous fort Gagangad near it. Gaganbawada, though only 55 km from Kolhapur, is non developed and hilly area of the district. Gaganbawada gets the maximum rainfall during rainy season. Gaganbawada is on threshold of famous Karul Ghat & Bhuibawada Ghat. Perhaps the only place having two ghats originating at a single place but going towards different directions,one towards Talere-Kankavali (Karul Ghat) and another towards Kharepatan-Rajapur (Bhuibawada Ghat). The Kolhapur district boundary ends immediately after Gaganbawada and Sindhudurg District starts just at the beginning of Karul Ghat and Bhuibawada Ghat. From Gaganbawada bus stand, road to the left will take one to the Karul Ghat and road to the right will take you to the Bhuibawada Ghat. The Karul Ghat starts immediately after Gaganbawada village (1 km from bus stand). Karul Ghat goes towards Northern part of Sindhudurg District. Tha quality of road is good. Length of Karul Ghat is 11 km. The entire ghat comes under the administration of Vaibhavwadi Tehsil of Sindhudurg. This ghat is beautiful and very scenic in monsoon. This ghat ends just before Vaibhavwadi and the state highway ends at Talere village (NH 17). The other ghat called Bhuibawada Ghat starts at the right turn from Gaganbawada Bus stand. This entire ghat also comes in Vaibhavwadi Tehsil of Sindhudurg. The ghat is of 10 km length with medium quality road and useful for people going towards southern part of Ratnagiri District's Rajapur area. This ghat ends at Bhuibawada and this road will further... Read more