Mumbai Hikers Community 15.1.2016 p2

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 09:23 PM PST

"GO TO Thrill"Hallo Friends,Welcome to Aquarius Peak Adventure.Here comes most opportunity of the season, to Rappell at Dukes Nose Rappelling,After the overwhelming response to our many batch, we at Aquarius Peak Adventure have arranged al Rappelling at Dukes Nose Rappelling,this also covers a superb and thrilling traversing of almost 1000 feet._________________________________________________Place: Duke's Nose, LonavalaBase village: KurvandeRappelling Height: 300 ft, Traverse 1000 ft.Dates:Batch 1 - 24 January, 2016Batch 2 - 25/ 26 January,2016Event Cost: Rs.1,500/- per person.Grade: Medium(GROUP DISCOUNT)Website:- www.aquariusoutbound.comYoutube:-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUQ6-2iA_sPhoto Gallery;-https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.670911689596854&type=1_________________________________________________Description:-Dukes Nose near Khandala which is named after Duke Wellington, is a huge pinnacle seen while traveling from Mumbai to Pune. The sight from top is unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding Mumbai-Pune expressway cutting through the ghats and trains chugging along the tracks.It's famous for rappelling, rock climbing and valley crossing activities.Rappelling (English Name) also known as abseiling (German Name) is a method of a quick and safe descend after a climb. It's an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of descent controllable.SAFTY:-For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical.AQUARIUS PEAK ADVENTURE & Adventure Sports prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 13 years.All equipment purchased and used follows international safety... Read more

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 01:55 AM PST

  Grade  : Simple to Medium   Height : 2300 ft.   Start Point : Panvel Bus Depo   Meeting time : 7.30 am sharp   Expected finish : 3 pm   Date : 17 Jan 16   Cost : 400   Includes Transportation from Panvel to Panvel, First aid kit.           Things to carry       1. Trek shoes   2. Winter protection as needed   3. Water ( 2 liters min each)   4. Regular medicines if any   5. Photo I'd proof in original   6. A pen at least 1 in a group   7. Some heavy n healthy snacks / lunch   8. Courage     contact: Nilam 9987927059   All the decisions on the trek by organizers will be mandatory for participants.   No consumption of tobacco, alcohol and any of banned substances by Govt of India are allowed to consume.   Participant will be disqualified if found misbehaving or not following the instructions given by organizers.   As trekking calls for physical and mental strength all participants should take consultation from doctor about fitness before going for treks.   Age bar: 18 + to 45 years max.   *Last 15 ft climb will be decided on spot based on whether condition, crowd and safety aspects only.  ... Read more

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 01:25 AM PST

  One Day Trek to Manikgad on 24th Jan 2016 Type: Hill Fort Grade: Medium Height: 1867 Feet above MSL Region: Karjat/Panvel Manikgad is situated on a hill in North Konkan near Chawk and can be seen while travelling on Mumbai - Pune Highway. The fort has coupld of water cisterns and remains of settlements and fortification. The fort was used as a watch tower and offers a commanding view from top. Forts like Karnala, Irshaal, Prabal, Kalavantin can be seen from top. Note: There is no water source on the way from base village to Manikgad top. So carry ample amount of water with you. Itinery Sunday, 24Th Jan 2016- Meet at Panvel Railway Station at 7:30am sharp. We will be taking a Slow train to Panvel reaching Kurla at 6:48am, Vashi at 7:07am, reaching Panvel at 7:37am Travel to base village by public transport Breakfast, Introduction, Rules and Regulations Start Trek to Fort Manikgad at 9:00 am Explore the fort and lunch atop at 1:00 pm Start descend at 2:00 pm Back to the base village at 5:00pm Travel back to Panvel by 6:00 pm Reach Mumbai by 8:00 pm *For Registration transfer Rs. 350.00 per person inthe given a/c.mportant Note: One needs to deposit full paymentinto the following bank account to confirm his/herregistration.Bank Name: Bank of IndiaAccount No: 005210110004779Account Type: SavingsAccount name: Yogesh Alekari.IFSC code:BKID0000052(Onece the payment is done please send us thetransaction reference number, participant name,contact number to durgdarshan.gs@gmail.com)Note: Maximum 15 seatsThings To Carry: -lunchA Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs)Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments Someready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes, Ahaversack to put all these things.. For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on orwhtsaapYogesh : 9702525435 / 9768257183Sameer : call 9664150068 Rules:1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictlyprohibited.2. Trek... Read more