Mumbai Hikers Community 5.2.2016

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 12:13 AM PST

we at small steps adventures invite you for one day trek to KALSUBAI. Dates: 13th February, 2016.Type: Peak.Height: 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx).Region: Kalsubai, Ahmednagar.Grade: Medium.Cost: Rs.1000/- per person. (Tentative)Itinerary:12th February (Friday): We will leave on friday night i.e. on 12th feb by 10.50 pm CST-KASARA local which reaches to kasara at 1.18 am. 13th February:1:30 am : Depart to Kalsubai by a Private Vehicle.3:00 am : Reach base village and begin the trek !06:00 am –Reach the top, finally! 07:00 am : Go to the peak. Watch one of the best sunrises ever. Explore. Have breakfast.8:30 am – Start descend.10:30 am – Reach base, fill your stomach and move towards Kasara stn.12.15 pm – Reach Mumbai.(Tentative)Cost: Rs.1000/- per person.Inclusions:Transport from Kasara to Kasara.Breakfast, Lunch and refreshments after the trek.Professional expertise.Safety and First Aid. Exclusions:Travel till Kasara station.Personal expenses.Insurance of any kind.Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses.Any item not covered under "inclusions". Things to carry:-1. At least 3 litter of drinking water.2. Photo ID card.3. Cap and try to use full sleeves cloths. Rules:1. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding.2. Small Steps reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.3. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.4. Please avoid wearing Gold jewelry.======================Contact: - Call or WhatsappYogi: 9970377855 Ravi :7738073691 Sushant : 9769382074 ======================Website: www.smallstepsadventures.com  Social Links:fb.com/smallstepsss   √ Payment details:NOTE:1) While online transfer, please provide your name in notes section.2) Once payment is done, please send an email to mail@Smallstepsadventures.com with transaction id, name .Name: Small Steps AdventuresA/c type: Current accountBank: IDBIA.c no.: 1043102000005333... Read more

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 07:12 PM PST

Dear Friends we invite you all for Photo Walk to Kala Ghoda Festival on 14 Feb 2016 Sunday Morning Kala Ghoda Association, was formed on 30th October 1998 with the object of maintaining and preserving the heritage and art district of South Mumbai.The Kala Ghoda Festival stretches from the Regal Circle at the Southern end of Mahatma Gandhi Road, up to the Mumbai University at the northern end, flanked by the Oval Maidan to the west and the Lion Gate to the east. Besides the overwhelming impact of its myriad functions, the area also has a strong visual image, reinforced by historic buildings, perhaps the finest concentrated collection of heritage structures in the city. Meeting Point : Regal Theatre 10.00am Sunday morningIts a Photo Walk so Any Kind Of camera Is Allowed Dslr, Digi camera or Could Be Mobile Phone...Best Photo Will be Given a Price Kala Ghoda Festival There is No Entry Fee Its FreeSo there is No Fees No Charges For This Event We all Will Meet At Regal Theatre and start walking towards kala ghoda festival Taking Pics Eating from Stalls and Unlimited Fun Places we will be visiting are Jehangir Art Gallery, Max Mueller Bhavan, Bombay University, Prince of Wales Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Institute of Science, Bombay Natural History Society,The Asiatic Library Steps, Rampart Gallery, CSMVS Lawns,Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalayaand many moreFor Registration call us Or Whatsapp us on Below Nos :Amit Bhadouria :9819299164Nishant Sheth : 8879418581Registration accepted only through phone call.Food and other expenses will be shared by participants on their own.... Read more

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 10:48 AM PST

DarkGreen Adventures invites you for yet another marvellous but lesser explored fort of Maharashtra - Kohoj. The 3 hours hike to Kohoj fort has all ingredients for a pleasant trek - small lakes, hills, plateaus, misty atmosphere, flora and fauna, remote hamlets. The two very peculiarly shaped pinnacles were the guiding lighthouse. The view from the top is mind blowing. You can see Dheraj River, Bandre dam and Tak-Mak.   Grade: Easy++   Itinerary 5th March, Saturday 21:10 - Reach Palghar which is the final meeting point and move towards base village in a local transport. You can take the 6:35 pm passenger train from Panvel going towards Dahanu. You can also catch this train from Kopar (Central Railway) at 7:29 pm and from Virar (Western Railway) at 8:34 pm. Take return ticket till palghar from whichever local station you start from. 22:30 - Reach base village. Have Introduction and dinner 00:00 - Start trekking   6th March, Sunday 02:30 - Reach Plateau of Kohoj and settle down near Shiva Temple 06:30 - Start trekking towards pinnacle 07:00 - Reach pinnacle and explore. Watch the Sunsrise 08:30 - Come back to plateau and have breakfast 09:30 - Start descending 12:30 - Reach base village. We will take a halt near the lake for swimming before reaching village 13:00 - Start moving towards Palghar. Take a halt mid-way for Lunch 15:00 - Reach Palghar and take next train for Mumbai 17:00 - Reach Dadar   Fees: Rs.800 (to be paid in advance; half non-refundable) For on-spot payment, Rs.100 extra will be applicable. On-spot payment is subject to availability. Preference will be given to those who pay in advance   Inclusions: - Travel from Palghar to base village and back (25kms-one way) - 1 Dinner - 1 Breakfast and tea - 1 Lunch - Expertise and guide charges   Exclusions: - Train tickets to Palghar - Anything not mentioned above   Contact: Krishna: 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp) Bharati: 7506526273 (WhatsApp) Email: kuya.... Read more

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 05:35 AM PST

Dear Friends we invite you all for Trek to Rajgad on 28th Feb 2016 (leaving 27th Feb 2016). Some Information about the Fort: Basic Info: Rajgad is a fort located near Katraj. The height of Rajgad from sea level is 4250 feet and offers spectacular views of Sahyadri Mountains. One can see Sinhagad and Torna fort from Rajgad. Main parts of the fort are: Padmavati Machi: Facing north this has Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, chor darwaja, Pali darwaja, Gunjavane darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition) and remains of the castle. Sanjivani Machi: This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machi faces west and has 3 layered fortifications making it extremely difficult to conquer. Each layer has a depth of 20 feet and just 2 feet wide which looks like a scary narrow well. This type on construction was to aide guerilla warfare. Suvela Machi: This is another grand machi facing east with lots of secret routes, doorways, nedha (Mountain hole). Bale Killa: This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water lakes and water towers. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.   Rajgad – The name describes the place itself – The king of all the forts 42 kms from Pune Rajgad is truly the King of all forts. It is famous for its structure. Rajgad is surrounded by Sinhagad, Torna, Mangalgad and Purandar. Shivaji Maharaj spent most of his life on this fort. He was here for nearly 30 years. This fort is historically very much important. The fort is 1400 mts above sea level. Little info about the fort :Place: Rajgad fortType: Hill FortHeight: 4182 feetGrade: MediumEndurance: MediumBase Village: GunjavneTrek Leader: Swpanil. The itinerary for trek is:Meeting at : Pritam Hotel Dadar East 11.00 pm on Saturday nightPick up Points : Vashi below Vashi bridge at 11.45 pm. Start our trek by 6 am, reach the top till 9 am.Explore the fort, Lunch, and start Descend by 2 pmEvening Refreshment at the base village.Start our return journey and Reac... Read more

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 04:52 AM PST

Dear Friends we invite you to Night trek to Irshalgad on 21st Feb 2016 (leaving on 20th Feb 2016)   Little Info About The Trek:   Trek Type: Hill Trek Height: 3700 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Range: Panvel Trek Leader: Jatinder.   Irshalgad is a fortress located between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra, India. It is a sister fort to Prabalgad. The area of the fort is not large but there are several water cisterns cut from the rock. The nearest village is Irshalwadi. Irshalgad pinnacle is accessible by an easy to moderate 3.4 kilometre / 2 hour trek.   Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666. This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time.    Train Timing CST – Karjat Fast Local CST – 11:18 PM Byculla – 11:25 PM Dadar – 11:31 PM Kurla – 11:38 PM Ghatkopar – 11:42 PM Thane – 11:58 PM Dombivali – 12:10 AM Kalyan – 12:18 AM Karjat – 01:09 AM   (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.   The itinerary for trek is:   Reach Base Village by 2:00 am Introduction Round Start trekking towards Machi Rest at Machi till Sunrise After Breakfast start trek to Irshalgad Reach the Irshalgad by 8:30 am Explore the Fort and Back to Irshalgad Machi  Reach Base Village by 12 pm. Reach Karjat Station by 12:30 pm Reach Mumbai by 2:30 - 3 pm.   Expenses for the Trek is 500 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Karjat to Karjat, Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any..   For Registration call us: Nishant sheth : 8879418581 Amit Bhadouria :9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call..   Important things to carry : Water Bottle (3 ltrs) Compulsory Torch with Extra batteries, Electrol 1 pack Warm Cloth , Extra Pair of Clothes Sleeping bag or proper Bedding (can be used if Required) Mosquito Repellent Crea... Read more

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 03:42 AM PST

MATHERANType : Hill FortHeight : 2600 approxTotal Trail 9- 10 kms To & FroRange : Matheran: (The most unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra.The Basic idea of this trail is to fulfill the weekend adventure without getting dehydrated in this heat. We often trek in Matheran but rarely do we understand the geography of it and the amazing journeys we can have on the plateau itself. Best for beginners. Not to miss the small group which means lot of interaction and fun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:We will be starting with the Karjat Fast Local (time-table given below)Mumbai CST 1: 40 pmByculla 1:47 pmDadar 1 :53 pmKurla 2:00 pmGhatkopar 2:04 pmMulund 2:16 pmThane 2:20 pmDombivili 2:32 pm Kalyan 2:39 pm Vithalwadi 2:43 pmUlhasnagar 2:45 pmAmbernath 2:49 pmBadlapur 2:56 pmVangani 3:05 pmShelu 3:09 pm Neral 3:13 pm****Missing the train means missing the event .--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reach Dasturi by 4:30Proceed to Sunset point 45 mins walkHead to Market for some mouth watering Golas & snacksEnjoy the viewThodi masti singing Have our Dinner at MatheranRest for a whileproceed to Sunrise point late nightSetup Tents (4 person)Campfire & StoriesSunrise and some MeditationHead to Dasturi Breakfast at Neral stationReach mumbai by 10-11 am tentatively --------------------------------------------------------------------------The cost for the event is Rs 900/- (Veg) & 1000/- non vegper head which includesTravelling by taxi from Neral - Matheran - NeralEntry feesTents (4 person )Evening tea/ Gola & vada PavDinner Veg / Non VegMorning Breakfast Guide feesEx... Read more