Mumbai Hikers Community 29.2.2016

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:38 PM PST

Trekगुरु : Trek to Ballalgad & Segvagad Date : 06th Mar 2016 Height : Apex 500 / 1500  ft Level : Easy / Easy Time : 15 mins max from Kajali village / 1 hr max from Karanjvira base Range : Palghar (talasari) Cost : Aprx 200 - 250 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 100 rs trekगुरु charges Assembly : Virar Railway Station Contact : Pravin 9821318848/9821465256   **********   Dear Trekkers,  Trekगुरु have organised Unexplored One Day Trek to Ballalgad And Segvagad on Sunday 06th March 2016   **********   Trek Schedule & Itinarary   06th March Sunday   Meeting Point : 07.15 am Virar Station   The CHURCHGATE – VIRAR local train timings are given as below: – It's a FAST local 05.32 am : Churchgate 05.42 am : Mumbai central 05.49 am : Dadar 05.55 am : Bandra 06.03 am : Andheri 06.17 am : Borivali 06.42 am : Vasai 06.54 am : Virar   People coming from Thane-Dombivali-Kalyan can catch Dombivali-Boisar shuttle:- Dombivali : 05:43 Vasai          : 06:35 Virar          : 07:04   Catch Virar - Surat shuttle train 07.40 am : VIRAR 08.15 am : Palghar 09.04 am : Dahanu 09.53 am : BHILAD   Breakfast 10.30 am : Move to Ballalgad base village kajali by tumtum 10.45 am : Reach base village Start trek to Ballalgad 11.15 am : Reach Top Explore & Photography 12.00 pm : Back to base village Kajali Move to Segvagad base village Karanjvira 12.30 pm : Reach base village Start trek to Segvagad 01.30 pm : Reach top Lunch, Explore & Photography 03.30 pm : Back to Base village Move to Dahanu station Enroute visit Mahalaxmi Temple, dahanu (if time permit) 05.00 pm : Reach Dahanu station Catch train towards Mumbai 08.30 pm Reach mumbai (tentative)   ********** Cost :  Aprx 200 - 250 rs Per Person On Contribution Basis + 100rs trekगुरु charges ********** include: > Transportation from Bhilad station to kajali base village to karanjvira base village to Dahanu station by tumtum > Breakfast – Tea > Local guide charges > Trekगुरु charges ********** Things To Be carried : L... Read more

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 11:41 AM PST

DGS have arranged range trek  Siddhgad to Gorakhgad via – bhimashankar and ahupe ghat. Grade – high endurence level.days- three full days.short info-This is high endurence and demanding trek in bhimashankar range. Trek starts from Nariwali village for siddhgad.Siddhagad is situated in between two know trekkingdestination Bhimashankar and Gorakhgad, Sidhhagad isknown for its wonderful forest and a bit of thrilling patchtowards the end.Gorakhgad- Gorakhgad is a small fort at Dehri village nearMurbad. Named after Saint Goraknath, the fort is ata height of 2150 ft above sea level. It is located inMurbad region, on the extended range ofBhimashankar mountains. No major battle isrecorded to have taken place here.Two spectacular pinnacles can be seen from Dehri– the smaller one is Machchindragad and the biggerone Gorakhgad. Itinery:Day 1stMeeting Point at kalyan station at 7:30 ammove to Nariwali.9:30 AM have B/F and indro round.10:00 AM start trek toword SiddhgadMachi1:30 PM lunch and rest at machi.3:00 PM move to Balekilla enjoy sunset/photography7:00 PM back to Natumata Temple. retire of the dayDinner/ fire / fun activitiesDay 2.5:30 AM wakeup call6:00AM trek towards Sakharmachi, damdamiya via bailshingya ghat.bf and lunch on route4:00PM reach at Ahupe.deep in pond.8:00PM  DinnerFire / fun activities / experience sharingDay 35:30 AM wakeup call6:00 AM morning refreshments and move towards ahupe ghat. 11:30 Gorakhgad.explore,2:30 PM get down to dehne village have lunch3:30 PM move to murbad by bus. *For Registration transfer Rs. 2200.00 per personinthe given a/c.mportant Note: One needs to deposit fullpaymentinto the following bank account to confirmhis/herregistration. Bank Name: Bank of IndiaAccount No: 005210110004779Account Type: SavingsAccount name: Yogesh Alekari.IFSC code:BKID0000052 (Onece the payment is done please send usthetransaction reference number, participantname,contact number todurgdarshan.gs@gmail.com) Note: Maximum 15 seats Things To Carry: –lu... Read more

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 11:37 AM PST

DGS: Durgdarshan have arranged An overnight Trek to RAJMACHI  ON 19th & 20th March 2016 Little info about the trek: –   Type: – Hill fort Height: – 3600 feet (approx.) Grade: – Easy- medium Range: -Lonavala/ karjat Rajmachi History.. Rajmachi with its two peaks Shrivardhan and Manoranjan, is an ideal destination for trekking. Ruins of forts, water falls, temples and the ancient Buddhist caves on the way beacon the trekker through dense forests presenting a mixture of history and nature which makes Rajmachi to win special place in trekkers heart. Small history : In 1657, Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort from the Adilshahi ruler of Bijapur. In 1704, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb captured the fort from the Marathas. However, the Marathas regained its control in 1705. In 1713, Shahu Maharaj handed over Rajmachi fort to Kanhoji Angre. Eventually in 1818 the British acquired the control of Rajmachi. Itinerary for this trek: -\Saturday 19th March3:00 pm Meeting point at Lonavala depot.Move to Udhevadi via Tungarli6:30 pm Udhewadi. eveninf refreshments.8:00 pm Dinner.campfire.20th March Sunday6:00 am wake up call, refreshments/brekfast,8:00am explore Shrivardhan and manranjan11:00 back to villagedeep in the pond,12:00 pm lunch1:00 move to kondhane caves3:00 pm kondhane caves5:00 pm reach at karjatWe will be in Dadar around 20:00 hrs (that's – subjective) The charges for the trek will be Rs 650/- per head,which includesTravelling from kondhane to karjat & . 2refreshments, 2 veg meals, guide & Expertise Charges. mportant Note: One needs to deposit full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Bank Name: Bank of India Account No: 005210110004779 Account Type: Savings Account name: Yogesh Alekari. IFSC code:BKID0000052 (Onece the payment is done please send us the transaction reference number, participant name, contact number todurgdarshan.gs@gmail.com) Note: Maximum 15 seats #Things To Carry: –TourchA Water Bottle... Read more

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 01:52 AM PST

Dear Rangers, We at Wild Rangers glad to invite you all for tour to Velas, Bankot Fort & Harihareshwar Beach on 12th March & 13th March 2016. Velas Velas is a village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is noted as a birthplace of Nana Phadnis.He was sachiva- a secretary in Peshawai in Pune. It is also famous for its beaches and turtle festival which is held by the local people of Velas and Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra, Chiploon.This year Velas Turtle festival will be starting from 15 Mar onwards, this tour is for experiencing the beauty of Konkan beaches with few hidden spots & yummy Konkani food. If we have lucky charm, we might see some hatching of the Turtles... Fingers Crossed... J Bankot This was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. Although a very beautiful fort dotting the coastline of the Konkan strip, the fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot (from the name of nearby village) is not a destination thronged by the tourists. There are couple of reasons attributable to its secluded status. One is that there is very little awareness and historical significance associated with Bankot and other is absence of any major township in the nearby areas contributing to lack of quality accommodation facilities. However, there is no denying that Bankot is a very beautiful fort and surely worth a visit.Harihareshwar One of the finest sea shores in India, Harihareshwar is a nice tourist destination located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra. Harihareshwar is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque beach. Harihareshwar is also known as Dakshin Kashi by virtue of its importance in the spiritual arena of India, especially with an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Harihareshwar, as the name suggest is an abode of Lord Shiva.Journey Details: Friday, 11th March, 2016  Gathering at Dadar railway station Near Pritam Hotel at 23.00 Hrs Leave for Velas Saturday, 12th March, 2016  Early Morning Reach Velas, Get Refresh and visit Ve... Read more