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Posted: 05 Feb 2016 08:21 AM PST

WSR Sandakphu-Phalut Trek From 22nd – 29th April 2016   The Trek Highlights: Meal Types: Vegetarian Meals with Eggs Activities: Trekking, Camping, National Park Visit Duration: 7N/8D Maximum Altitude: 3636 m/11,941 ft Temperature Range: 3 – 37°C Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate  Booking Closing on 10th March 2016   About Sandakphu & Phalut Trek: Sandakphu is the highest point of West Bengal at 3636m in the district of Darjeeling. This trek follows the famous Singalila Ridge, a prominent spur of high ground that lies at the southern end of a long crest, which runs down from the Kanchendzongha massif and forms the border between Sikkim & Nepal. One of the unavoidable necessities of trekking in Himalaya is that the best views are had from high up but the trek along this ridge, passing through small settlements, is perhaps the one of the most scenically rewarding in the Himalaya. There are spectacular panoramic views of Kanchendzongha, Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Janu (Kumbhakarna), Chamlang, Baruntse, Kabru, Pandim and a host of other peaks all seen in one stretch. In spring the slopes are carpeted with red and pink Rhododendrons. The Singalila National park area has rare species like Red Panda and is a birder's paradise.   Short Itinerary: Start Journey with Train no: 22511 Mumbai LTT-karmabhoomi express at 11:30AM from Mumbai LTT ( 20th April 2016 ) Reach New Jalpaiguri at 09:30am on 22nd April 2016   Meeting point: New Jalpaiguri Railway station at 10:00am 22nd April 2016   Day 1: NJP to Chitrey by car – 100 Km – 4/5 hours (22nd April 2016) Day 2: Trek to Tonglu/Tumling – 9 Km – 6 hours (23rd April 2016) Day 3: Trek to Kalapokhri - 12 Km – 6/7 hours (24th April 2016) Day 4: Trek to Sandakphu – 6 Km – 4 hours (25th April 2016) Day 5: Sandakphu to Phalut – 21 Km – 8/9 hours (26th April 2016) Day 6: Trek to Gorkhey – 15 Km – 5 hours (27th April 2016) Day 7: Trek to Srikhola – 12 Km – 5 hours (We may move to Rimbik, which is... Read more

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 07:48 AM PST

ABOUT MATHERAN:- 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 favorite hill stations. Schedule:-CST – Karjat Fast Local CST – Karjat Fast Local CST – 7:55 pm Byculla – 8:02 pm Dadar – 8:08 pm Kurla – 8:15 pm Ghatkopar – 8:19 pm Mulund - 8:31 pm Thane – 8:35pm Dombivali – 8:47 pm Kalyan – 8:56 pm Neral – 9:30 pm. Meeting Point - Ticket Counter Neral Station The Schedule for trek is:   From Neral station Introduction Round Reach Dasturi Nakka by Private Taxi Start 30 -40 Minutes Trek under moon light- Reach Plateau By 11:00 PM Fixing Tent & Games Dinner Bone Fire Cake cutting Tea Music Ghost stories,Dance,Rest. Morning Tea at Villagers House Reach Matheran early Morning Toy Train Ride to Neral station Breakfast at Neral station Reach Dadar by 9:30am Expenses for the Trek is 850/-  and for couples 1500/- which is inclusive of Tent charges, Dinner, Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Neral Station to Dasturi nakka,Toy Train Ride ,Guide, Trekking-Spartans Administration Charges if any.. For Registration call us:  Abhishek Sharma - +91 9167418696 Mukund Pawar -    +91 9582117866 Nipun Tomar - +91 9769941145  Registration accepted only through phone call.. Important things to carry :- Water Bottle (2 ltrs) ,Some snacks biscuits waffers, choclates, etc,Compulsory Torch with Extra batteries,,Tang\Electrol\Glucose 1 pack,Medicines if required,Good Trekking shoes Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics and any kind of intoxication, firearms and gambling strictly prohibited. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, "When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories" The leader's decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be ent... Read more

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 06:41 AM PST

Valentines Day - Night Camping At Bhandardara Lake - 13th-14th Feb 2016 About Bhandardara: Bhandardara is a holiday resort village on the western ghat of India. Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambiance. The Bhandardara Lake and the Randha falls are major tourist attractions. This hill station is popular for fun loving and picnic lovers. The largest earthen dam in the country and one of the oldest dams in Asia, Wilson Dam or Bhandardara Dam is at Bhandardara. Schedule:- Saturday CST – Kasara Fast LocalCST – 4:52 pmByculla – 4:59 pmDadar – 5:06 pmKurla – 5:13 pm                                                                                                           Ghatkopar – 5:17 pmThane – 5:33 pmDombivali – 5:56 pmKalyan – 6:08 pmKasara - 7:18 pm Meeting Point - Ticket Counter Kasara Station From Kasara Station - Reach Bhandardara Lake by Private Taxi The Schedule for trek is: From Kasara stationIntroduction RoundReach Bhandardara Lake by Private TaxiReach Bhandardara Lake by 9:00 PMFixing Tent & GamesDinnerBone FireCake cuttingTeaMusicGhost stories,Dance,Rest.Wake up and Sunrise viewLeave for Kasara Station ay 7:30 AMBreakfast At Kasara Station 9:30 AMKasara - CST Fast local - 10:10 AMReach Dadar by 12:09 AM Expenses for the Trek is 1250/- per person and for couples 2250/- which is inclusive of Tent charges, Dinner, Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Kasara Station to Bhandardara Lake and return to Kasara Station,Guide, Trekking-Spartans Administration Charges if any.. For Registration call us: Abhishek Sharma - +91 9167418696Mukund Pawar - +91 9582117866Nipun Tomar - +91 9769941145 Registration accepted only through phone call.. Important things to carry :Water Bottle (2 ltrs)Some snacks biscuits waffers, choclates, etcTorch with Extra batteries,Tang\Electrol\Glucose 1 packMedicines if requiredGood Trekking shoes. Smok... Read more

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 04:15 AM PST

Dear Friends We Invite you all For MumbaiRangers Night Trek to Brahmagiri (Trimbakgad) and Bhandar Durg on 28 Feb 2016 Leaving 27 feb Night     Bhandar Durg   Type : Hill forts Fort Range : Trimbakeshwar District : Nashik Endurance : Medium Difficulty : Medium Height : 4248 feet   Bhandar Durg :   In the year 1752, the warrior from Peshwa's camp, Trimbak Suryaji Prabhu wrested the fort and established the Peshwa's regime there.  It was in the year 1818 that British forces led by Mc Dowell wrested the fort and gained upper hand in the region as the forces won a set of 16 other forts  in the vicinity.   Brahmagiri (Trimbakgad) :   Trimbakeshwar Temple is perched on the picturesque lusting green Brahmagiri hills near Nasik in Maharashtra. River Godavari originates on this hill and flows though the Brahmagiri ranges.   The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:    On 28th December 14 Saturday Night : We will be starting with the CST - Kasara Second Last Slow Local (Time table given below)   People may board the same Kasara train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from CST side)   10:50 pm :CST 10:57 pm: Byculla 11:04 pm: Dadar 11:12 pm: Kurla 11:17 pm: Ghatkopar 11:27 pm: Mulund 11:31 pm: Thane 11:54 pm: Dombivali 00:03 am: Kalyan 01:18 am: Kasara   We will proceed to the Trimbakeshwar Temple by Jeep Transport. Reach the Temple by 3:30 am Post Introduction , Start Trek to Brahmagiri Top. (Rock cut steps to reach on top of Brahmagiri)  Reach the Top by 5:30 am Rest for Some time. Breakfast at the Brahmagiri Top Start Trek to Bhandar Durg by 7.30 am Reach the Top by 9am Explore and Start Descending by 10.30 am Reach Base Village by 1.30 pm  Lunch at the Base Village. Start our Return Journey by 4pm Evening Tea/Coffee on the way Reach Mumbai by 9-10 pm.     The charges for the trek will be Rs 900/- per head, which includes Travelling from Kasara to Kasara by Private Jeep, Breakfast , Lunch and Evening Tea / C... Read more

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 02:25 AM PST

Dear All Camping Lovers, Valentine day special Pawana lake side camping details: Dates- 13-14 Feb'16 √ who can join? Anyone - Those who love to enjoy Camping, bonfire beside lake with lovely food and Barbeque setup without any trek. =========================== Itinerary:-   A) Mumbai People : Meeting Point : Panvel Station, 1:30 pm sharp(post lunch) B) Pune people :  Meeting point : Lonavla Station, 2:30 pm sharp C) By own transportation : 3.30 pm √ Saturday - 13 feb 2016 01:30 pm: Meet at  Panvel Station(Mumbai Ppl) 02:30 pm: Meet at Lonavla Station (Pune Ppl) 03:30 pm: Reach Campsite 04:00 pm: Evening snacks   - Start the party - BBQ , Campfire, water sports , swimming with lifejacket (Everyone can swim), fishing 09:00 pm: Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg)   #music bang bang till 06:00 in the morning √ Sunday - 14th feb 2016 06:30 am: Hangover call (Bio-break facility @ Campsite but obviously will not be a five star facility)  07:00 am: Awesome Sunrise View 08:00 am: Tea, Coffee 09:00 am: breakfast 09:30 am: Bbye. With load of memories and pictures   10:30 am: lions point, Amby valley route (if time and traffic permits) 12:30 pm: Reach Mumbai ======================= Cost: Rs. 2250/- per head (Panvel meeting point ) Rs. 2000/- per head (kumar resort meeting point) Rs. 1800/- per head (By own transport) √ Cost Includes: - Day 1: Evening snacks, Dinner (Campfire & BBQ equipment for group) Day 2: Breakfast & Tea, Camping in tents, sleeping mattress and blankets Panvel - Panvel non A/C private bus , Music System , swimming with lifejackets , Fishing ,Pedal boat 20 mins, Zero charges for awesome lake view, Cool breeze, rustic environment, serendipity, View of four forts - Tung, Lohagad, Visapur, Tikona. No charges for bird watching & photography. Equipment  and Expertise Charges. Excludes: -  (Any other personal expenses other than above.) ============================ √ Things to be carry:-  1. At least 2 litter of drinking water. 2. Torch with extra batteries. 3. Photo ... Read more

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 01:22 AM PST

Small Info About Tadoba (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve ) Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra is the oldest national park in the state. Scenic with interesting wildlife sightings are assured at Tadoba and it is rightly called 'The Jewel of Vidharba'. The name 'Tadoba' is the name of the God "Tadoba" or "Taru", praised by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, while the Andhari River that meanders through the forest. gives the 'Andhari' name. Legend holds that Taru was a village chief who was killed in a mythological encounter with a tiger. A shrine dedicated to the God Taru now exists beneath a huge tree, on the banks of the Tadoba Lake. The temple is frequented by adivasis, especially during the fair held every year in the Hindu month of Pausha, between December and January. The Gond kings once ruled these forests in the vicinity of the Chimur hills. Hunting was completely banned in 1935. Two decades later, in 1955, 116.54 km (45.00 sq mi) was declared a National Park. Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was created on the adjacent forests in 1986, and in 1995, both the park and the sanctuary were merged to establish the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. Tadoba life with animals like the tiger, leopard, sloth bear, hyaena, wild dog, blue bull, wild cat, and sambar inhabit the reserve.My Mera India Group Tour Dates:------------------ Feb 5-7, 2016 Feb 19-21, 2016 March 25-27,2016Apr 15-17, 2016Apr 22-24, 2016May 13-15, 2016May 27-29, 2016June 3-5, 2016June 10-12, 2016   Tour Cost:-----------------Standard (S) INR 10750/-* Tour Package Inclusive*----------------------------------Four Open Jeep SafarisReturn Train Mumbai – Nagpur – MumbaiAccommodation twin sharing basis as per planAll tea, Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAll Pickup and Drop Nagpur - Tadoba- Nagpur Six people per jeep (G6)For Photography tour four people per jeep (G4)(Call Us for cost)Tour Package Exclusive*------... Read more