Mumbai Hikers Community 29.2.2016

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 11:00 PM PST

  We at MGC would like to Invite you all to thrilling MID NIGHT trek to Harihar. Harihar Fort is derived by the name Harshgad. Its highest point is 1120 meters above sea level. It is famous for its cliff for chimney-style climbing and its named as Scottish Fall. The Fort is in range called Upper Vaitarana range began from Fort Bhaskar or Basgad to Fort Anjaneri. Fort Basgad is seen exact in the West side hiding Utawad peak's hill. In the East side most of view covered by Brahma hill which is little higher to this fort. Beyond Brahma we see Kapdya's small slender hill and beyond it giant Trimabakgad hill fort. Beyond Trimbakgad we can find South ege of Anjaneri Hill Fort and Ranjangiri hill fort. With clear climate Awandh-Patta and Kalasubai range in South East and Saatmala and Shelbari ranges seen in North direction.   Special Attraction  : 1. Steps Carved in rock with inclination of about 80 degrees, burning calories in most scientific way.     Height: 1120 FT Grade: Easy to Medium Date : 5 Mar 16   Things to Carry: 1. Extra Clothes 2. Sleeping bag / mat/ pull over/News Papers 3. Personal Medicines/ and mosquito repellant 4. Dry Food e.g. biscuits/ Dinner 5. 2 Lemons 6. Good quality trekking shoes. 7. Electral powder / Glucon D / Tang 8. Water Bottle (3 Liter Must) 9. Camera (Optional) 10. Rucksack to carry all this 11. Sanitary Kit 12. TORCH WITH EXTRA BATTERIES - Must   How to reach: Board Kasara Local starting on  00.10 from CST ( first coach) and alight at Kasara. Event Cost (Non Refundable): 850 Each (Includes travelling from Kasara to kasara, First Aid, Breakfast in morning) Please Account Details: Vivek Bharat Khade 000301557456 ICICI BANK Race Course Circle Vadodara Branch For registrations and more details contact .. Vivek 9004575139.  If not reachable drop a text ..will come back to you !! See you there ... Yo !! Regards, Mumbai Green Chapter, Your connection with Green..  ... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 07:50 PM PST

Dear Friends , Trekkers , Hikers,We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on 26th and 27th March 2016Sandhan valley सांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it's called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.Brief info about the Trek :-Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – SamradGrade :- Medium with ThrillCannoying with 3 Rock Patches.Schedule for Event :- Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.Participants who reside on the slow tracks request... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 07:47 PM PST

Dear Friends , Trekkers , Hikers,We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on 20th March 2016 ( One Day Trek to Sandhan Valley ) Sandhan valley सांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it's called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.Brief info about the Trek :-Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – SamradGrade :- Medium with ThrillCannoying with 3 Rock Patches.Schedule for Event :- Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST - 19th March 2016@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.Parti... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 07:32 PM PST

Dear Friends , Trekkers , Hikers,We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on 12th and 13th March 2016Sandhan valley सांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it's called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.Brief info about the Trek :-Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – SamradGrade :- Medium with ThrillCannoying with 3 Rock Patches.Schedule for Event :- Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.Participants who reside on the slow tracks request... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 07:30 PM PST

Dear Friends , Trekkers , Hikers,We have arranged an Trek to Sandhan Valley – also known as Valley of Shadows on 05th and 06th March 2016Sandhan valley सांधण व्हॅली is known Wonder of nature & splendid of Sahayadri (Western Ghats).Water carved valley of 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the west side of beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. Valley surrounded with mighty Alang अलंग, Madan मदन & Kulang कुलंग (Known as AMK- toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad रतनगड, Ajoba आजोबागड & Kalsubai कळसूबाई शिखर (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it's called valley of shadow. it is accessible throughout the year except monsoon. To go at end side of gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valley.The Sandhan valley trek incorporates a rappelling experience and freehold rock climbing and descending, which cannot be undertaken by a group of rookies or individual trekkers. You would have to enlist the help of an operator who will, in addition to the technical gear also provide you camping gear.Brief info about the Trek :-Location :- Igatpuri – Ghoti – Bhandardhara – SamradGrade :- Medium with ThrillCannoying with 3 Rock Patches.Schedule for Event :- Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST@ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.Participants who reside on the slow tracks request... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 07:24 PM PST

Dear Friends,We at B365 are glad to invite you for a Trek to Harihar Fort on 06th March 2016 (Leaving on Saturday Night ie 05th March 2016 )Type : Hill fortFort Range : TrimbakeshwarDistrict : NasikHeight : 3500 feetDifficulty : MediumBase Village : NirgudpadaHarihar is a beautiful mountain that appears stubborn and intractable with its sphinx-like countenance and its straight-up flight of steps that look mesmerizing. Climbing the stone ladder is like doing a trapeze act in the sky. we have arranged an offbeat night and thrilling trek to fort Harihar in the Trimbakeshwar Region, Nasik.About the fort: Fort Harihar is a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. There are a couple of caves, a storage house, water tanks, a pond & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.Detailed Schedule: - 05th March 2016 (Night Starting from CST via Kasara Semi fast Local )Kindly board the Kasara Local according to the Below mentioned Timings and get in with your Respective Stations@ Catch Kasara Local from the respective Station as per the timings mentioned below10:50 PM – KASARA Semi fast Local from CST ( This Local is Slow from Thane Station )  @ CST :- 10:50 PM@ Byculla :- 10:57 PM.@ Dadar :- 11:05 PM@ Kurla :- 11:13 PM@ Ghatkopar :- 11:18 PM@ Mulund :- 11:30 PM@ Thane :- 11:34 PM@ Dombivali :- 11:54 PM@ Kalyan :- 00:07 AM@ Kasara :- 01:18 AM.After Reaching Kasara one has to gather near the Ticket Window and after the confirmation of the participants we will move ahead further in Private VehiclesWe will proceed to the base village Nirgudpada by Jeep / or by any available transport.Reach Base Village by 4:30 amBreakfast will be distributed at the base village (Packed Food)Fresh up and start the ascend at 6:00 amIntroduction RoundReach Top by 09:30 am, Explore the ... Read more

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 02:59 AM PST

Bhandardara Lake side Camping 12-13th March. 2016.Looking to escape the city life of Mumbai? Need a break from the traffic and crowded streets of the commercial capital of India? Then Bhandardara is the place to head off to for a weekend break or even a mid-week outing. Camping under the open skies at Bhandardara is something that everyone must try at least once in their lifetimeBhandardaraBhandardara is a beautiful yet less known hill station near Mumbai in the Sahyadri hill range. Bhandardara is located at an altitude of about 2471 feet above sea-level. We are going to organize one night Camping in the open under the twinkling sky at Bhandradara. The literal meaning of Bhandardara 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 Star gazing at Bhandardara is simply out of this world, it is very unlikely that you will camp under the open skies at Bhandardara and not see at least two shooting stars if not more. Boat Ride at Arthur Lake: We can take a boat ride to feel the cool wind and breathtaking panoramic view of the rolling hills. The boat ride is enjoyable and offers spectacular view of the surrounding hills. The view enhances in the evenings with sunset No motorized boating is allowed at Bhandardara (Arthur Lake)Amruteshwar TempleThis is beautiful stone carved Shiva Temple made during Shilahaar Family ruling in Maharashtra 900 AD. This is one of 12 Shiva Temples built by King Jhanj. We can see lots of fine carved work on most of stone blocks used in this temple. This temple is on bank of holy river Pravara. This temple is approached by road from Igatpuri and Sangamner cities via Bhandardara Dam town in District Ahmednagar. The area in which this temple is Pravara Basin and is rich in dense forests, wildlife, pollution less clean weather so it is called Kashmir of Maharashtra, The Akole Taluka of Ahmednagar District. Randha Water... Read more