Mumbai Hikers Community Moments 19.1.2016

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 12:59 AM PST

  Bhigwan   Bhigwan is a small town around 100 kms away from Pune and is also referred to as the "Bharatpur of Maharashtra", as it becomes a hotbed of migratory birds during the winter. Bhigwan is at one end of the huge Yashwant Sagar reservoir, forming the backwaters of the Ujain dam. One of the main attractions during the migratory season is the arrival of the pink greater flamingos. During the months of early Jan – late Feb, this place is thronged by bird lovers from all over Maharashtra.           This photo walk is for whom?1.Nature/Bird Lovers2.Shutter Bugs (Photographers)3.Children / School Children's4.Families / Friends 5.In short Everyone !!!   Photo Walk Schedule:     Day 0: - 5th Feb - Gather at Thane Station east @ 10:45 pm - 5th Feb - Start our journey @ 11:15 am     Day 1: - Reach Bhigwan in the early morning. - Get fresh and have breakfast. - Start the exploration of the area by private boat. - Witness the rare species of birds & try to shoot them... with Camera :) - After lunch head towards Secrete Spot. - Explore the area. - Start the return journey @ 3:30 pm - Reach Thane by 9:30 pm - Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.       Things to Carry:    - 2-3 Ltrs Water (MUST)  - CAP (MUST)  - Sunscreen Lotion  - Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)  - Extra cloths  - Dry snacks  - Torch with extra batteries  - A Bag to put all these things       Cost: Rs. 1800/- per person   Confirmation & bookings call on: Nikhil 9820 432 576     Account Details   Bank Name:         State Bank Of IndiaAccount ID:         33610723284Account Type:     Saving AccountAccount Name:    Nikhil GaikwadBranch:               Majiwade ThaneBranch Code:       013377IFSC Code:           SBIN0013377   Tour Inclusions    - Private Non AC vehicle from Thane to Thane  - Breakfast, Lunch  - Boating charges  - Expertise & Guide charges       Cancellation and Refund policy:  ... Read more

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 09:15 PM PST

Dear Friends We Invite you For Camping at Bhivpuri Near Matheran With MumbaiRangers on 23 Jan 2016 Saturday Night (Simple 30 mins Trek)   Bhivpuri is a town in Karjat Taluka near Mumbai. It is the location of Bhivpuri Road railway station of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.  A temple of Sai Baba of Shirdi is located here. Numerous nearby waterfalls attract visitors on weekends. Bhivpuri Dam and a hydro-electricity generation  plant of Tata Power is located nearby. 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:   Grade: Easy (Simple 30 mins Trek) District: Raigad Range: Matheran Base Village: Diksal Trek Leader : Nishant Sheth   Train Timing CST – Karjat fast local CST – 07:01pm Byculla – 07:08pm Dadar – 07:14pm Kurla – 07:21pm Ghatkopar – 07:25pm Thane – 07:41pm Dombivali – 07:54pm Kalyan – 08:01pm Bhivpuri Road – 08:43pm.   (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: Meeting Point Bhivpuri road station Introduction Round Start Trek under moon light (Simple 45 mins Trek) Reach campsite near Dam Tents and campfire will be ready Enjoy Night with Campfire and songs Dinner Dayoff Morning Breakfast Tea Reach Bhivpuri station in 30 mins Sunday Morning Reach Mumbai by 9:30am… Sunday Morning   Expenses for the Trek is 750 /- which is inclusive of Dinner, Tents charges, Morning Breakfast & Tea, Guide, MumbaiRangers Administration Charges.   For Registration call us: Nishant Sheth : 8879418581 Amit Bhadouria :9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call..   Important things to carry : Water Bottle (3 ltrs) Some snacks biscuits waffers etc Compulsory Torch with Extra batteries, Sleeping Bag or Blankets Electrol 1... Read more

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 05:08 AM PST

DarkGreen adventures invites you for a thrilling night trek to Kalavantin Durg on the first weekend of January. Kalavantin Durg is located between Matheran and Panvel at an elevation of 2,300 feet.   Duration of the Outing: 1 Night/ 1 Day Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate   Itinerary: 30th Jan, Saturday 18:45 Meet at Panvel railway station 19:00 Move towards base Village 20:30 Reach base village, Introduction and start the night trek to 'Prabalmachi'. 22:30 Reach Prabalmachi, have dinner and campfire. Overnight Stay at Prabalmachi.   31st Jan, Sunday 06:00 - Wake-up call & morning chores 06:30 - Start ascending for the Kalavantin Durg. 08:30 - Reach at the top, have breakfast, explore the fort and take rest 11:00 - Start descend back to prabalmachi 13:00 - Reach prabalmachi and take lunch. Rest 14:00 - Start descend to base village 16:00 - Reach base village, back to Panvel by 17:30 tentatively   Fees: Rs.800 if you pay cash on the day of trek Rs.700 if you transfer online, on or before 31st December   Inclusions: - Transportation from Panvel to Panvel. - Accommodation at Prabalmachi - Dinner, Tea, Breakfast & Lunch. - Expertise and Guide Charges   Exclusions: - Train tickets till Panvel - Any other charges mention than above.   --- Send your money to following account: Name: Parth Pratik Upadhyaya Bank: Bank of Maharashtra, Mahim west. Account no: 6021 7193 534 Account type: Savings IFSC Code: MAHB0000108   For further inquiries feel free to contact, Parth Upadhyay: 9820468748 (Available on WhatsApp) Email: inquireparth@gmail.com   Things to carry: - 3 liter water (compulsory) - A torch - Good trekking shoes or sport shoes - Your own sleeping bag or mattress with blanket - Mosquito repellent cream - A double strap bag. Sling bag not allowed in trek - We appreciate people carrying fruits like pears, pomegranate, dates etc... Read more

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 03:29 AM PST

Ratangad (Marathi: रतनगड) is a fort in Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. The fort is about 2000 years old.Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle'. The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak. It also has many wells on the top. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. The base village Ratanwadi has an Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam (arthar dam) is built on this river.The main attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar temple dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century.The base village Ratanwadi is approached by boat from Bhandardara. By boat, it is a 6 km journey and further it is a 4 km walk till RatanwadiDESCRIPTIONType:-Hill FortRange- KalsubaiDistrict:- NagarLevel: MediumHeight:- 4255 ftDate: - 23rd & 24th Jan 2015 Saturday night and SundayParticipants :- 50 Only,(First come first serve)▶Cost 1000/- per headIncludes:- 1) Breakfast & Tea2) Veg Lunch3) Evng Snacks 4) Transportation from Dadar to Dadar By private bus . 5) First aid and Expertise charges.Trek Schedule:23rd Jan 2016:Will gather at Dadar TT (Pritam Da Dhaba) by 11.00 pm).Other Pick up Points:Thane - Nitin Company – 12.20 am.Kalyan - Kalyan Phata – 12.55 am (Or you can come to Nitin company ).04:00 am- Reach base village & rest05.30 am: Wakeup call.06.00 am: Introduction Round, Instructions, Morning Breakfast06.30 am: Start the Trek with sunshine.09:30- Reach the top,explore fort ,photography, etc11:00- Descending fort01:00- Reach base village and lunch15:00 - start return journey toward Mumbai..We will be returning to Mumbai by 8 pm tentativelyThings to carry▶ Two litre water bottle▶ Cap▶ Torch▶ sports shoes▶Full sleeve T-Shirt n Full pant▶Medicine if require ▶Extra clothes▶Extra pair of soc... Read more

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 02:56 AM PST

Matheran can be accessed through various entry points, but most scenic route is Panvel-Matheran through Sunset point. This route crosses a village, climbs up a ridge, enters a forest and enters Matheran through the sunset point   Grade: Easy   Brief Itinerary: 26th January, Republic Day 07:15 - Gather at Panvel Station and move to base village 08:30 - Reach Base Village; Have Introduction, Breakfast and Tea 09:30 - Start trekking to the Matheran – Sunset point, 13:00 - Reach Sunset Point. Explore around and have lunch. 14:00 - After lunch, we can go for Lousiana point and then move to Matheran Bazaar 16:00 - Take cab from Dasturi naka for Neral Station. Trek ends here for those who want to take cab instead of descending. Others can descend towards Panvel (same route as ascending) along with the trek leader 17:00 - Reach Neral and take train back to Mumbai 19:00 - Reach Dadar   Fees: Rs.500   Inclusions: - Travel from Panvel to base village - Breakfast and refreshments - Lunch - Guidance   Exclusions: - Cab fare from Matheran to Neral (Approx Rs.70) and train tickets - Anything not mentioned above   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 15-25. We don't provide current booking info till the bookings are closed 3. All our trips are gender friendly and we had 30-50 percent female participants in all of our earlier trip.   --- Send your money to following account: Name - Krishna Kuya Bank – IDBI, New Panvel Account no: 1171 0400 008 0556 Account type: Savings IFSC code – IBKL0000023   Things to carry: - 2 litre water - A plate and a spoon - Good trekking shoes or sport shoes - A double strap bag. Sling bag not allowed in trek  - We appreciate people carrying juice packets and fruits like pears, pomegranate, dates etc  ... Read more