Mumbai Hikers Community 2.2.2016

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 11:06 PM PST

WSR 1 day Trek to "GORAKHGAD FORT" on 21st February 2016   Some Information about the Fort: Place: Gorakhgad fort Height: 2137 ft Base Village: Dehri District: Thane Difficulty Level: Medium (Rock patches) Endurance Level: Medium Event Lead: Sahib Saluja / Radhika    About Fort: Gorakhgad is a fort which can be done easily in a day, both from Mumbai and Pune. Though not famous for any historical events, Gorakhgad attracts trekkers due to its inviting pinnacles, which offer good opportunities for rock-climbing. This region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. It was having strategic importance during the reign of Shahaji Raje. However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here. It was used in Shivaji's era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.   Cost: 550/- Per Person 500/- WSR Registered Members   Inclusions: Travelling from Kalyan to Kalyan, Breakfast and Evening Refreshment. WSR Expertise.   The itinerary for trek is: Meeting Point for Mumbai and Pune People: Kalyan St Depot at 07:00am    TRAIN TIMINGS: 05:26 am CST ( CST - Ambernath (S) Slow Train 05:34 am Byculla 05:44 am Dadar 05:54 am Kurla 06:00 am Ghatkopar 06:16 am Mulund 06:21 am Thane 06:43 am Dombivli 06:52 am Kalyan Travelling till Base Village Dehri by local Transport ( Tum Tum ) Reach Base Village by 09:00 am Breakfast & Introduction Round Start Trek by 09:30 am Reach Top by 12.30 pm Lunch (self carried) Explore the Fort Start Descending by 02:30 pm Reach back to Base Village by 05:00 pm Evening Tea Start our Return Journey by 06:00 pm   Things To Be carried: Lunch for the day. Identity proof (must) A bottle of water (atleast 2 L... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 08:40 PM PST

Harihar fort is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical (90 degrees). The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. One metre wide rocky staircase is carved out for ascending & descending the fort. There are 117 steps in all. After the first rocky staircase there is an overhang with a sheer drop. The view from the top is excellent. There is a small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. One of the vertical drops of the fort facing the Nirgudpada village is called 'Scottish kada', perhaps because it was climbed for the first time in November 1986 by Doug Scott, the legendary Himalayan mountaineer.   Elevation: 3676 feet Grade: Medium   Itinerary: 20th February, Saturday 21:00 - Catch 20:52 CST-Kasara slow local (Dadar-21:06, Thane-21:33) 23:15 – Reach Kasara. This is the final meeting point 23:30 - Leave for base village of Harihar Fort by private vehicle   21st February, Sunday 03:00 - Reach base village & settle down 06:00 - Take breakfast & tea 06:30 - Start ascending fort 09:30 - Reach top & explore fort 11:00 - Start Descending 14:00 - Reach base village, have lunch and leave for Kasara 17:00 - Reach Kasara & catch local to Mumbai   Fees: Rs. 800 Rs.100 extra charges if you pay on the spot   Includes: 1. Travelling from Kasara to base village and back 2. Morning breakfast & tea 3. Lunch   Excludes: 1. Any personal expenses 2. Any other charges not mentioned in "Includes"  -- Send your money in following account -- Name: - Suhas Patil Bank name: - IDBI bank, Mohopada branch A/c. no. 0784104000033673 (savings) IFSC code: - IBKL0000784   Contact: Mobile no: 9579297744/ 7276871749 (WhatsApp) Email-id: suhasp95@gmail.com   Things to be carried: 1. At least 3 litres of drinking water 2. Torch with extra batteries. (Compulsory) 3. Good trekking or sport shoes. 4. Sleeping bag or mats/blanket 5. We appreciate ... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 09:39 AM PST

Duke Nose Camping & Big 350ft Rappelling this Valentine's Day! - Team Mapping Journeys!       Place: Duke's Nose, LonavalaBase village: KurvandeRappelling Height: 350 ft, Traverse 1000 ft.Dates:Batch 1 - 13th Feb, Saturday 2016.Batch 2 - 14th Feb, Sunday 2016.   Album Link : https://goo.gl/photos/7jkSoWG11GY8MeVB6Video Link : https://goo.gl/l8IB9E   Event Cost: Rs.1,600/- per person. (For 1 day Rapelling)                      Rs.2200/- per person.(For overnight Camping & Rapelling)Grade: Medium (GROUP DISCOUNT APPLICABLE FOR A GROUP OF 6 OR MORE)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.SAFETY: For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. 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 standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety. Itinerary:Plan No. 1  (Overnight camping plan) Meeting point will be Lonavala staion at 07:30pm. Pune Participants can catch any local train towards Lonavala. For  train options contact on the below... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 08:48 AM PST

Hello Vibers,We are glad to invite you for Night trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 28th February 2016(Leaving on 27th Night). Harishchandragad-The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic "Tatvasaar"), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar  temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. Type : Hill Fort Height : 4500 ft approx Region : Malshej Ghat Grade:Easy   The itinerary for the Event is as given below: Saturday,27th February 2016 Catch fast train to Kasara from CST leaving @ 08:52pmTrain Timings are as follows:CST-8.52pm BYCULLA-8.59pm DADAR-9.06pm KURLA-9.13pm GHATKOPAR-9.17pm THANE-9.33pm KALYAN-9.54pm Kasara-11.05pm  Meeting point : kasara Station @ 11.05pm   11.30 pm : Start towards PachnaiSunday,28th February 2016 02.00 am : Reach Pachnai  02.30 am : Start the trek 04.00 am : Reach the top,rest  06.00 am : Good Morning and get fresh, Breakfast 06.45 am: ascend Taramati 11.00 am : Break for snacks, Lunch @ village 02.00 pm : Move to Kasara 05.30 pm : Reach  Kasara   The co... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 04:43 AM PST

SUMERU TREKKERS (The Adventure out there)   INVITES YOU FOR A ONE DAY WINTER TREK TO KARNALA FORT ON 07TH Feb 2016   Karnala fort (also called Funnel Hill) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 4.27 square kilometres. It is home to over 150 species of resident and 37 species of migratory birds who visit the sanctuary during winter. Two rare birds i.e. Ashy Minivet and Malabar Trogon have been sighted here. Karnala fort actually consists of two forts one at a higher level and other lower. At the centre of the higher level is a 125 feet high basalt pillar. It is also called Pandu's tower. This structure was used as watchtower when the fort was occupied.     DESCRIPTION   Type : Hill Fort Time : 1 TO 2 Hours from base village Height : 1440 Ft. Grade : EASY Range : RAIGAD Date : 07-02-2016 (Sunday) Participants : 50 Only,(First come first serve)   Cost 400/- per head   Includes, 1) Panvel to Panvel in local transport 2) Morning Breakfast & Tea , 3) Evening Tea/Coffee. 4) Forest Entry Fees 5) First aid and Expertise charges.   Trek Schedule : Meeting point panvel station 07:30am…. Catch the 6:00 am cst-Panvel slow local. Time table are as follows:- 6:00 am CST 6:18 am Vadala Road 6:28 am Kurla 6:39 am Mankhurd 6:47 am Vashi 6:56 am Nerul 7:02 am Belapur CBD 7:06 am Kharghar 7:17 am panvel   Itenary for Trek: MEETING POINT AT NERAL STATION 07:30 Gathering to Panvel station east near ticket counter 08:00 GETTING FRESH & Breakfast 09:00 Expected to reach Karnala base. 09:30 Introduction round & Instruction 09:45 Start trek to Karnala fort 11:00 Reach on Top, explore fort, photography, etc 12:00 Lunch BREAK 01:00 Descending fort 03:00 START RETURN JOURNEY TO MUMBAI   Things To Be carry: Lunch for the day. Identity proof (must) A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs) Compulsory Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, B... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 04:17 AM PST

DESCRIPTION 1D/ 1N Trek & camp to Prabalgad & Kalavantin durg. 13 & 14 feb 2016. Mumbai Trekizen Mumbai Trekizens invites you for a night trek to "Prabalgad & Kalavantin durg". we will get ample opportunity fot stargazing as well. accomodation is provided in a hut admist the village "Prabalgad machi".   ltinerary:- 13th Feb. (saturday) 5:00 pm - Assemble outside of panvel ST Stand . 5:15 pm - Move towards base village "Thakurwadi" by ST BUS 6:00 pm - Reach "Thakurwadi" and start our 2 & 1/2 hours trek. 8:30 pm- After complte 2:30 hours trek we will stay overnight in prabalgad machi  village. Have a dinner and enjoy the night with star gazing and campfire. 12:00 am- sleep.   #14th Feb. (Sunday) 6:00 am - wakeup call, refreshment, breakfast and move to Prabalgad. 9:00 am - reach prabalgad and explore. 11:00 am- start descend back to prabalgad machi. 12:30 pm- have a lunch cooked in chulah. 1:00 pm - start a another trek to kalavantin durg. 2:30 pm- reach, take a rest & photography. 3:00 pm- start descent to prabalgad machi. 4:00 pm- reach & have light refreshment. 4:30 pm- start descent to base village "Thakurwadi" 6:00 pm- move toward panvel. 6:45 pm- reach panvel railway station. #Fees: 550/-   Registration amount rs. 550/- (non-refundable) to be paid in advance for booking of your seat.   #Includes:- 1. Transportation from panvel to panvel back. 2. breakfast(sunday morning), lunch (sunday), evening refreshment (simple  vegiterian food only). 3. experties & guide charges.   #Excludes:- 1. Any personal expenses to come panvel. 2. Any other charges not mentioned above.   #send your money to following account. Name:- Sagar Shinde Bank:-Stat Bank Of India (Saving a/c). Account no.: 33336753040 IFSC code.: SBIN0007735 Please contact for further enquiry & payment: #Email:-  sagarshinde18491@gmail.com   #Mobile:- 8452008665,                8268697725 (also available on whatsaap) if call no... Read more

Posted: 01 Feb 2016 03:27 AM PST

When everyday life is getting you down, it's time for an adventure!Program plan for the overnight Jungle Trek Day 1-Saturday 6th Feb6am : Early Morning reach our pick up points Dadar and Vashi; Enroute Break Fast – Travel by non ac Bus/Car as per group size. 11-12pm Reach base campsite Krishna River Camp and refresh 12.30to 1.30pm lunch – veg/non veg villaged cooked meals on the buffet 2-3pm – swim in the river and bamboo raft ride 4pm Start for Kamalgad overnight Jungle trek 5pm Reach Base village Nandgane 5-7.30pm- Start acending and enjoy the setting sun along with the picturesque view of Krishna River and Balkavdi Dam 7.30pm- Reach Mid way ; relax and begin pitching tents 7.30-8.30pm- start collecting wood for jungle cooking 8.30-10.00pm leisure time for adventure stories/singing and yes ghost stories too 10pm- Campfire10.30pm- lights off Day 2-Saturday 7th Feb7.am- Wake up call 7.30-8.30am- Break Fast 8.30-9.30- begin ascending to reach the peak of Kamalgad9.30-11am- brief decend and start moving towards Navra Navri Dongar11am-12pm Start decending and reach the base i.e Nandgane village 12-1pm – return journey to Wai, enroute visit the strawberry farms pluck , munch strawberries.1pm – Lunch at Wai- fixed on the menu.2pm- Start return journey4pm- Evening Tea7pm – Final drop at Vashi/Dadar Trek cost Rs.3000 per person, includes all meals and break fast during the travel, travel expenses, guide/expert expenses, strawberry gift. Note: Trekkers have to carry their own tents (1kg each) , sleeping mats, sleeping bags, blankets. Also while trekking or overnight stay we don't get any washroom facilities so answering natures call is always out in woods.Inclusions :1. Accomodation in group tents on sharing basis2. All transfers by private vehicle 3. All Veg or NV Meals (i.e. 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch and 1 Dinner)4. Guide and Expertise charges5. All Permit and taxesExclusions :1. Dinner on Day 022. Any other thing then mentioned inclusionsThings to Carry : Id Proof Compulsory1... Read more