Mumbai Hikers Community 21.2.2016

Posted: 19 Feb 2016 12:55 AM PST

Hampta Pass and Chandratal lake- 23rd to 28th July 2016! The Chandratal Lake Trek with Hampta Pass, a treasure trove for the ardent as well amateur trekkers, holds the charm and allurement like any other treks in the Himalayas. Although a short trek, the scenic landscape exposes trails that meander through alpine forests, huge rock formations, and remarkably rich vegetation.   Not only does the Chandratal Lake trekking experience introduces you to the captivating beauty of the Himalayan meadows,  cold desert, flora and fauna of the Lahual and Spiti valley, it also get you close to the life and spirit amidst the lofty peaks. With easy gradients, climbs and descends, this trek will definitely satiate all your quench for trekking in the Indian Himalayas.   Level: Average Route: Rumsu - Chikka - Balu Ka Ghera - Shia Goru - Chatru - Chandra Taal Height: 14, 100 ft  Date: 23rd to 28th July   Cost: Rs. 10,500/-   Itinerary :   Day 1 : Receiving at Rumsu Base camp. Acclimatization and Orientation. Reach Naggar. Take the trek route to Rumsu Base camp. The trek route from Naggar to Rumsu resort is informative and travelers have to make it to Rumsu on their own. Orientation regarding the trek will be given in the evening. Acclimatization walk in the evening. Overnight stay at Rumsu.   Day 2: Drive to Hampta dam and start trek to Chika. Camping at Chika. (Trek/ Easy/ 2hrs) Travelers will leave the base camp by 8 AM with their breakfast and packed lunch to start the trek. While moving towards Hampta dam we pass the pristine Pine forest, rock faces and trees of Maple, Walnut and Oak. Trek will be from Hampta dam till Chikka, the first day campsite. Chikka camp site is identified by big boulders and a beautiful waterfall.   Day 3 :Trek from Chika to Balu ka Ghera. Camping at Balu ka ghera. (Trek/ Average/ 5hrs). The second day trek will take 4-5 hours from Chikka to Balu ka Ghera which is appx. 11900 feet. Balu ka Ghera  is actually a large plai... Read more

Posted: 19 Feb 2016 12:29 AM PST

Night Trek to Naneghat - 23th-24th April 2016. On this night trek, enter into the historic times at Naneghat, with us.     Height: 2750 feet.Base Village: Vaishakhare.Difficulty Level: Easy.Endurance Level: Medium. Region: Malshej.Date: 23th-24th April 2016.Cost: Rs. 1000/- per person.   Naneghat is one the most well-known passes of its time. Literally, the name nane means "coin" and ghat means "pass". The name is given because this path was used as a tollbooth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills. This sheer cliff is a well know landmark, very clearly visible from Konkan region as you pass on your way from Kalyan towards Malshej. The walls of this pass come out from the main range and hence command a magnificent view of the great bend in the Sahayadri. This is a pass, which once in history, enjoyed prime importance. The inscriptions, the steps, the rock-cut rest houses, and the cisterns all point out the historic fact that this route was frequently used as far back as the 1st century B.C. The Naneghat area and the caves are now very popular due to an easy access from Malshej ghat road.  Itinerary:    Day 1: Saturday.Meeting Point : 10:30pm: Pritam Hotel, Dadar East.We will start our journey at 11:00 pm sharp.Once at the base we will begin the trek after a short round of introduction under the full moon light. The trek to top takes around 3-4 hours.   Day 2: SundayWe will reach the top around 5:00 am where warm breakfast will be ready.After exploring around and spending some time with the mountain and new friends we will start our return journey to the base. Cost: Rs. 1000/- per person. Inclusions:Transport from Dadar to Dadar.Breakfast in the morning.Lunch.Safety and First Aid. Guide. Professional expertise.Exclusions:Travel till Dadar.Meals during travel.Personal expenses.Insurance of any kind.Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses.Any item not covered under "inclusions". All our exploration... Read more

Posted: 19 Feb 2016 12:06 AM PST

Summer Waterfall Trek to Canyon Valley, Lonavala - 13th March 2016. Canyon Valley Waterfall (320 ft) is located between Lonavala and Khandala, happens to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls located close to the city.  Its the only waterfall which remains active during summer as well, a very good spot to beat the summer heat. Along the Ulhas river,  from Khandala till Karjat is a valley which is known as Canyon / Ulhas / Tiger valley. While crossing the ghat, if you ever spotted the strong gushing of a waterfall at all times of the year and wondered which spot was that, this was it. It was Canyon Valley Waterfall!      Date : 13th March, 2016.Grade : Medium.Location : Lonavala.Cost: Rs. 550/- per person. Photo Link : https://goo.gl/photos/97zT6HXUBKGfwMAp6Itinerary : Mumbai Participants: Catch Indrayani Express starting 05:40am from CST and get down at Lonavala Station 07:58am. Pune Participants: Catch Pune-Lonavala local and get down at Lonavala Station by 08:00am.   08.05am: Near ticket counter (Lonavala (W) After having breakfast will start moving towards the valley. The initial path till the waterfall is a full descend trek. After spending sometime near the big waterfall will proceed for having lunch right inside the mystic valley.The journey from here onwards changes completely, will have to cautiously cross across a small water pool to reach the point inside the valley where it will be an all ascending trek till we reach the main Mumbai Pune NH4 highway on the top. This ascend demands strong legs and fitness.We will reach back to lonavala station by 05:00pm to catch the return train to Mumbai/Pune. Cost: Rs. 550/- per person.    Inclusions:Traveling from Lonavala to Lonavala.Breakfast and evening refreshments.Expertise charges.Guide charges.Safety and First Aid. Exclusions:Travel till Lonavala StationMeals during travel Lunch Personal expensesInsurance of any kind  Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses  ... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 09:16 PM PST

Dear Venturers, Bhandardhara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambiance. The Bhandardhara Lake and the Randha falls are major tourist attractions. The literal meaning of Bhandardhara is valley of treasures. Here the elements of nature are in perfect harmony – From the highest mountain peak in Maharashtra, to one of the largest lakes and oldest dams in the country, completing its journey as the mother of all tourist destinations with its cascading waterfalls, this locale has it all. Meeting Point: Kasara Station at 3PM on 27th Feb Day 1:15:00 Shared Jeep Ride till Camp Site17:00 Reach Campiste18:00 Tea18:30 Setup Campsite20.00 Camp Fire and games20:30 Dinner Day: 207:00 Wake up08:00 Breakfast09:00 Boat Ride10:00 Departure for Kasara Station Total Cost: Rs 1500/- Includes:Accomodation (Tent stay)Travelling from Kasara to Bandardhara and BackAll Meals (1 dinner, 1breakfast, and evening snacks)BoatingAll Entry TicketsGuide & Expertise charges Cost Excludes: Anything not included above. For Registrations and Booking please contact:Email: keenventurers@gmail.com, info@keenventurers.inCall us at:Kanwar Singh 9619262722Abhisekh Chaphekar: 9821815539Shrikant Sabat 9819815987 (If call not received please SMS, we would revert) Registration would be confirmed only after payment of Rs 1000/- in the below bank account:A/c Holder Name: Kanwar SinghBank Name: ICICI BankA/c No: 001101580549IFSC Code: ICIC0000011Type : SavingsBranch: Andheri Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keenventurers Visit us @ http://keenventurers.in/ We all can come by Mumbai CST – Kasara Train, timings are as follows: 12:28 CST12:41 Dadar13:10 Thane13:42 Kalyan14:52 Kasara        ... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 12:03 PM PST

Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Matheran Descend via Garbett Plateau on 27 Mar 2016 Leaving Sat 26 Mar     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 favourite hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometres in Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. 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:   Type: Hill Fort Height: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Easy District: Raigad Range: Matheran Base Village: Diksal   Trek Leader : Jatinder Singh   Train Timing CST – Khopoli Fast Local CST – 10:04pm Byculla – 10:11pm Dadar – 10:18pm Kurla – 10:26pm Ghatkopar – 10:30pm Thane – 10:46pm Dombivali – 10:58pm Kalyan – 11:05pm Neral – 11:39pm. Bhivpuri – 11.46   (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: From Bhivpuri station Introduction Round Start Trek under moon light Tea at Villagers House Reach Matheran early Morning Catch taxi to neral station Breakfast at neral station Reach Dadar by 9:30am…   Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Neral to Matheran Station, Matheran Entry Charges, Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any…   For Registration call us: Amit Bhadouria : 9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call…   Important things to car... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 11:03 AM PST

  Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Matheran Descend via Garbett Plateau on 06 Mar 2016 Leaving Sat 05 Mar   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 favourite hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometres in Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. 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:   Type: Hill Fort Height: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Easy District: Raigad Range: Matheran Base Village: Diksal   Trek Leader : Jatinder Singh   Train Timing CST – Khopoli Fast Local CST – 10:04pm Byculla – 10:11pm Dadar – 10:18pm Kurla – 10:26pm Ghatkopar – 10:30pm Thane – 10:46pm Dombivali – 10:58pm Kalyan – 11:05pm Neral – 11:39pm. Bhivpuri – 11.46   (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: From Bhivpuri station Introduction Round Start Trek under moon light Tea at Villagers House Reach Matheran early Morning Catch taxi to neral station Breakfast at neral station Reach Dadar by 9:30am…   Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Neral to Matheran Station, Matheran Entry Charges, Guide, Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any…   For Registration call us: Amit Bhadouria : 9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call…   Important things to car... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 04:08 AM PST

Trek to the Highest Peak of Maharashtra !! About the Tour : Kalsubai Peak is the Highest Peak of the Sahyadris (1646M) in the Akole Taluka of Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra. Kalsubai Temple is Located at the Topmost peak of Sahyadri Mountain Range Of Maharashtra. To reach the summit there are various trekking routes and animal tracks. The main route starts from the village of Bari which is about six km from Bhandardara. To reach Bari, one has to travel to Igatpuri on the Mumbai Nasik route. Outing Date : 12th-13th March 2016 Category : TrekkingLevel : Easy-Medium (Not for the first time trekkers as its an uphill trek for minimum 03 hours)Duration : 1 Day / 1 Night Day 01 : SaturdayBoard the Kasara Fast train from CSTM by 08:52 pm. Meet at Kasara Station By 11:10 pm. Taking private Transportation from their till base village Bari. Freshen-up and rest. Starting Hike by 01 : 30 am. Reaching at The Top by 3-4 am. Rest Till Morning. Day 02 : Sunday Watching The First Sunrise from the Top of Maharashtra. Have Tea and Breakfast and Proceed for Temple Darshan. Start descending by 10 am. Reaching Base by 01:30 pm and Proceed back for Mumbai By 3 pm. We will reach back by 6-8 pm at home. Tour Concludes with Happy memories. :D   Tour Cost : Rs.1,000/- per personFor Registered Members : Rs.950/- per member Inclusions: Transportation from Kasara to Kasara by local transportation Morning breakfast and refreshment Lunch on Sunday Guide and Expertise Charges Exclusions: Any transfer till Kasara and back Anythings other then above mentioned inclusions. For booking you need to deposit the amount of Rs.1000/- per person in the following Account:NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBANK: ICICIACCOUNT: CURRENT ACA/C: 623805029453BRANCH: MULUND WESTIFSC CODE ICIC0006238 Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost :1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded3. After that no refund... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST

One Day to the thrilling Adventure at Dukes Nose ! About the Tour :  Dukes nose is a huge pinnacle located at Lonavala which can be seen while travelling between Mumbai and Pune. It's shape is like a nose or a thumb. The sights from the top are unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding Mumbai Pune Express Highway cutting through the ghats and trains chugging along the tracks. It is famous for rock climbing, valley crossing and rappelling adventure activities. Outing Date : 13th March 2016 Category : AdventureRappelling : 300 FtTraversing : 1000 FtWeight Limit : 35-102 kgs Suggested Train and timing MUMBAI CST : 05:40 amDADAR CENTRAL : 05:51 amTHANE : 06:14 amKALYAN : 06:33 amLONAVALA : 07:58 am   OUTING SCHEDULE :  Early Morning depart from Mumbai towards Lonavala by 05:40 am Indrayani Express. On arrival meet up at Lonavala station then further proceed towards "Kurvande" village by local transport. Breakfast and Introduction session at Kurvande and start a small trek towards the activity site. Instruction session at top of the Dukes Nose and start the rappelling activity Enjoy the thrill of Dukes nose rappelling throughout the day under the expert's guidance. Evening departs to Lonavala and then further proceed towards Mumbai. Tour concludes with Happy Memories :D Tour Cost : Rs.1,550/- per participant.For Registered Members: Rs. 1,450/-per person Inclusions:1. Transportation from Lonavala to Lonavala2. Morning breakfast and evening refreshment 3. Safety & rappelling equipment4. Experts and guide charges Exclusions:1. Any transfer till Lonavala and back2. Lunch for the day3. Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions   For booking you need to deposit Rs.1,550/-per person in following Account: NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERSBANK: ICICIACCOUNT: CURRENT ACA/C: 623805029453BRANCH: MULUND WESTIFSC CODE ICIC0006238 Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost : 1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outin... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 03:55 AM PST

!! Land of Tigers-Tadoba Tiger Reserve !! About the Tour :   Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the pristine and unique eco-system situated in the Chandrapur district of the Maharashtra State of India. The Reserve contains some of the best of forest tracks and endowed with rich biodiversity. It is famous for its natural heritage. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the second Tiger Reserve in the State.Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve was created in 1995. The area of the Reserve is sq. km. This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of sq. km. and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of sq. km. The Reserve is constituted with sq. km. Reserve Forest, 32.51 sq. km. Protected Forest and 14.93 sq. km other areas.   Batch 05 : 11th-12th-13th March 2016 Category : WildlifeDuration : 2 Nights / 3 Days NOTE : 1. Tiger sighting is matter of luck, so enjoy the forest with other mammals and birds.2. Costing might increase at last minute if there is any changes made in Fee structure by Forest department. Day 0 :Leave for Nagpur by Duronto Express, Trn No.12289 at 08:00 pm from CSTM Day 1 :Reach Nagpur Junction by 07:30 am. Reach Resort by 11:30 pm. Check In by 01:30 pm and Lunch. After Lunch Leave for 1st Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner and then Rest. Day 2 :Early Morning leave for 2nd Jungle Safari. Back for breakfast. Have rest and lunch. After Lunch Leave for 3rd Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner. Post Dinner Experience Sharing Session. Rest. Day 3 :Early Morning Leave For 4th Wildlife Safari in Buffer/Core Zone. Check Out. Lunch and Post Lunch Leave For Nagpur station. Leave Back for Mumbai by Duronto Express 12290 at 08.40 pm. Reach home day : Reach Mumbai by 07:55 am at CSTM Note : (Those who wish to save on the travel time, can fly to and fro Nagpur. You can get in touch with us for assistance regarding the same. We will be happy to help you) Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   Tour Cost : Rs.1... Read more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 03:37 AM PST

Explore the Jungle Book Forest- Pench !! About the Tour :  Pench national park is the located in central India and is the place where writer Rudyard Kipling got the inspiration to write the world famous "Jungle Book". Pench tiger reserve in divided in different zones with its some part in Maharashtra state and other in Madhya Pradesh. In either case, it's best to travel to Pench via Nagpur city which is very well connected to other cities by network of flights and trains. Pench national park makes a perfect destination for tiger safari tours in India, especially because of the ever increasing population of tigers in this forest. One would have a fair chance of sighting a female tigress with its sub-adult cubs at Pench tiger reserve during summers of 2015 when the water dries up and tigers wander out in daylight also in search of water and food. No wonder one has to do the registration and online safari booking very early, if he doesn't not wish to miss lifetime sighting of a tiger family !! Batch 02 : 11th-12th-13th March 2016 Type : Wildlife Safari Tour Duration : 3 Days / 2 Nights Train Suggestions:Mumbai to Nagpur : Duronto ExpressNagpur to Mumbai : Vidarbha or Duronto Express Note* : You may get in touch with us for assistance regarding the train / flight booking, we will be happy to help you.   OUTING SCHEDULE  Day 0 –Leave for Nagpur in evening by train / next day early morning by flight to reach before 9.30 pm Day 1 – Pick up from Nagpur at 10:00 am and transfer to Pench national park in private car. We will be entering forest of Pench National Park from Madhya Pradesh border where the tiger sightings probabilities are highest. Reach Resort by 1:00 pm. Check in, Ice-breaking session with group and Lunch. After Lunch Gear up and Leave for 1st Wildlife Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner, Group discussion about today's sighting and Pench tiger reserve in detail. Lights off and day ends.Day 2 – Early Morning Have Breakfast and Leave for 2nd Wildlife... Read more