Posted: 10 Mar 2016 09:36 AM PST

  LEH-LADAKH…Land of Heavenly landscapesLeh is the land of valleys and mountain passes offering breathtaking views and panorama to remember for a lifetime! There are many passes on the way to Leh and in Leh. The most famous is the Khardung La or the Gateway to Shyok and Nubra valley. The territory of Ladakh represents some 70 per cent of area of the State of Jammu and Kashmir with the lowest density of population in the world which is less than one or two per square kilometer. The effect of elevation and isolation amidst snowy mountains has made the countryside forbiddingly arid and produced one of the most unusual climates in the world. Burning heat during the day is normally followed by extreme cold at night and dry cold air makes you feel its presence. The average annual rainfall is less than four inches. As you drive up and down this arid, barren, sun-beaten and wind-swept countryside, you may get a peculiar feeling that you are somewhere on the lunar surface – this topography character has given Ladakh the term "Moonland".A place which is a Heaven for Bikers and Photographers……---------------------------------------------------------------------Exciting Bike ride covers below places:1. Glimpses of Chandigarh 2. Popular Hill station Manali .2. Journey through 5 breath taking passes of the world. 3. Khardung la – The Highest Motorable road4. Pangong Lake –Asia's largest and beautiful lake5. Lamayuru – the Moon Land6. Tibetian monasteries7. Dal Lake–The Most famous attraction of Srinagar8. Sonmarg en route and many more beautiful-thrilling places 9. The Hemis Festival season: It is a Buddhist festival and held in commemoration of the birth Anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.We also have a tempo traveler along with us for people who are not interested in the bike ride.-------------------------------------------------------------------ItineraryDay 1: 23th July Meet at Bandra Terminus at 11.00 am Start by Train Paschim Express by 11.30 am.Day 2: 24th July Rea... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 09:35 AM PST

  LEH-LADAKH…Land of Heavenly landscapes-------------------------------------------------------------------------Leh is the land of valleys and mountain passes offering breathtaking views and panorama to remember for a lifetime! There are many passes on the way to Leh and in Leh. The most famous is the Khardung La or the Gateway to Shyok and Nubra valley. The territory of Ladakh represents some 70 per cent of area of the State of Jammu and Kashmir with the lowest density of population in the world which is less than one or two per square kilometer. The effect of elevation and isolation amidst snowy mountains has made the countryside forbiddingly arid and produced one of the most unusual climates in the world. Burning heat during the day is normally followed by extreme cold at night and dry cold air makes you feel its presence. The average annual rainfall is less than four inches. As you drive up and down this arid, barren, sun-beaten and wind-swept countryside, you may get a peculiar feeling that you are somewhere on the lunar surface – this topography character has given Ladakh the term "Moonland".A place which is a Heaven for Bikers and Photographers……---------------------------------------------------------------------Exciting Bike ride covers below places:1. Glimpses of Chandigarh 2. Popular Hill station Manali .2. Journey through 5 breath taking passes of the world. 3. Khardung la – The Highest Motorable road4. Pangong Lake –Asia's largest and beautiful lake5. Lamayuru – the Moon Land6. Tibetian monasteries7. Dal Lake–The Most famous attraction of Srinagar8. Sonmarg en route and many more beautiful-thrilling places 9. The Hemis Festival season: It is a Buddhist festival and held in commemoration of the birth Anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.We also have a tempo traveler along with us for people who are not interested in the bike ride.-------------------------------------------------------------------ItineraryDay 1: 23th July Meet at Bandra Terminus at... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 09:24 AM PST

Dasrath Ka Danda Trek is a best option for weekend trek for family, Corporate workers & School Group with rafting & camping option. Dasrath ka Danda Situated in at an altitude of 4750 ft. above sea level, it can access from Deoprayag & Shivpuri, Rishikesh. Trekkers can see confluence view of the holy Rivers Bhagirathi & Alaknanda & ancient temple of Lord Rama in Deoprayag, trek pass through villages, thick forest of rhododendron, pine and oak & on the way wild animals. Dasrath ka Danda trek offers a majestic view of Himalayan range snow covered peaks like Banderpunchh ,Chaukhamba, Trisul, Nanda Devi & night stay in camp which will be a unforgettable experience in life. Myth relates here to the great king Dasrath & Ultimate servant of his blind parents Sarvan Kumar & by mistake King Dasrath hit Sarvanan kumar by arrow & he died here so that day onwards this place known as Dasrath ka Danda.   More details please visit   http://www.giriratnasprhikers.com/2016/03/spr-giriratna-offbeat-historical.html   To confirm his/her registration Please contact on the numbers given below: Shilpa : 9920360336 Rajendra : 9769641488   Visit : www.giriratnasprhikers.com ... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 07:00 AM PST

Ulhas Valley River Trail Camping & Exploration Trek, 23rd-24th April 2016 ******************************* Tiger Valley, Khandala Lonavala, Maharashtra 18.773355, 73.366917 ***************************** Ulhas Valley, It is filled with dense forest lots of fishes, colourful butterflies, dragonflies, and reptiles. It is best to be visited in winter. But you can still find splashes of water flowing through the river but may be it is wastage water flowing, which is getting purified as it is playing along the river stones in distance. Along with trek you will get a chance to enjoy the streams of water. Many of you must be aware of kataldhar waterfall in Rajmachi region. Its a huge waterfall. A stream of kataldhar waterfall while flowing down merges with a stream of ulhas river. Come join us to experience this beautiful adventure camping and exploration trek. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grade: Medium Trek Fees : 1500/- rs Maximum Participants: 12 Includes: Transportation from Lonavla-Karjat, 2 meals, 2 breakfast, refreshments, tent accomodation, Trek Guide and Expertise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trek Itinerary:-Day 1: 23rd April, 2016 ******************************************* Meeting Point at Khandala: 0950 hours Approch for Mumbai Participants: 11007/Deccan Express CST: 0700 hours Dadar: 0713 hours Thane: 0734 hours Kalyan: 0753 hours Karjat: 0849 hours Khandala:0930 hours Approch for Pune Participants: Pune Participants Can travel by local train to lonavla: Pune:0805 hours Lonavla:0930 hours **************************************************************** (People staying in between stations can board the train at nearby railway stations as per schedule. ***Please don't miss the train to ... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 07:00 AM PST

  Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Peb (VikatGad) Fort Matheran 24 Apr 2016 Leaving Saturday Night Peb is a fort located near Neral between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. Peb Fort is situated on northeast side of Panvel on Mumbai-Pune road at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is the most beautiful one-day trek. The fort is also named as 'VikatGad'. We can clearly see the ridge connecting mountains of Matheran and Peb. When we stand here we feel that we are on the top of the world.   Some Information about the Fort: Place: Peb Fort (Vikatgad) Base Village: Neral District: Raigad Difficulty Level: Easy Endurance Level: Easy   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. 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 Neral Station Catch Taxi For Matheran Introduction Round Start Trek under moon light Reach Peb Temple Rest (Bring blanket or sleeping bag because will take rest. Early morning will leave from (Peb Temple) Catch Taxi Till Neral Station. Reach Neral Station by 08:30am Catch the Local train from Neral. Reach Dadar by 10:00am   Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Tea & Breakfast, Taxi Charges Neral to Matheran & Matheran to Neral , Guide And Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any.   For Registration call us: Amit Bhadouria : 9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call…   Important things to carry: Carry some Ready to eat snacks like biscuits, chips. Water Bottle (2 ltrs) Sleeping bags or chaddar will also do for sleeping at temple Electrol Or Glucon D. Newspaper Compulsory Torch With Extra ba... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 06:58 AM PST

  Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Peb (VikatGad) Fort Matheran 3 Apr 2016 Leaving Saturday Night Peb is a fort located near Neral between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. Peb Fort is situated on northeast side of Panvel on Mumbai-Pune road at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is the most beautiful one-day trek. The fort is also named as 'VikatGad'. We can clearly see the ridge connecting mountains of Matheran and Peb. When we stand here we feel that we are on the top of the world.   Some Information about the Fort: Place: Peb Fort (Vikatgad) Base Village: Neral District: Raigad Difficulty Level: Easy Endurance Level: Easy   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. 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 Neral Station Catch Taxi For Matheran Introduction Round Start Trek under moon light Reach Peb Temple Rest (Bring blanket or sleeping bag because will take rest. Early morning will leave from (Peb Temple) Catch Taxi Till Neral Station. Reach Neral Station by 08:30am Catch the Local train from Neral. Reach Dadar by 10:00am   Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Tea & Breakfast, Taxi Charges Neral to Matheran & Matheran to Neral , Guide And Mumbai Rangers Administration Charges if any.   For Registration call us: Amit Bhadouria : 9819299164 Registration accepted only through phone call…   Important things to carry: Carry some Ready to eat snacks like biscuits, chips. Water Bottle (2 ltrs) Sleeping bags or chaddar will also do for sleeping at temple Electrol Or Glucon D. Newspaper Compulsory Torch With Extra bat... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 04:38 AM PST

Vatsaru Trekkers Club are glad to invite you all for the thrilling one day trek to Magical Mystical Valley in Sahyadri.... SANDHAN Valley.. This would be nice escape from city life & encroaching sun and witness the cold waves in valley of shadows.. Sandhan valley is the mysterious place that would amaze U the beauty as well as roughness of Nature....     Information about Trek: Grade: Medium, Base Village : Samrad(Ahemadnagar District) Group: Vatsaru Trekkers & Traveler Club. Fees:  Participants from Pune : 1200Rs. (Pune To Pune).  Participants from Mumbai : 900Rs. (Kasara To Kasara)   We will be only exploring the valley & get back to samrad. Itinerary: 1] 19th March Saturday night: Meeting point Omkareshwar Temple at 11PM in the night. Overnight journey towards base village by private vehicle. 2] 20th March Sunday, Reach base village Freshen up, prepare & get ready for trek. have Breakfast & Tea. Introduction round & starts trek by 6AM.   3] Exploring valley. Crossing the water ponds. 4] Reach base village by 11/12 am.  Freshen up & lunch time. Start return journey by 2PM(Tentative). If time permits only then we can have chance to visit Bhandardara dam or Ozar Ashtvinayak temple on return journey. Reach Pune by 7PM(Tentative).   Cost 1200Rs includes: Private vehicle transport(Non AC) from Pune to Pune. 1BreakFast/Tea, 1 Lunch & a Evening tea. Expertise charges & first aid.   Payment detail: Account holder name: Sarang Sali IDBI Bank account Number: 0007104000703901 Branch: FC Road, Pune IFSC code: IBKL0000007 One need to deposit full payment before event. Booking on first come first serve basis. Limited seats.   Things to carry:   Torch with spare battery (Compulsory) Water bottle 3 litters (Compulsory). Good trekking shoes (Compulsory) A pair of extra cloths & socks. Chapple.(Compulsory) Hat, Goggle, Camera, Binoculars Some ready to eat food/ plum cake/ Biscuit. Carry at least 2 Lemons, Glucose-D, Odomos & personal medi... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 03:47 AM PST

#ao   Dear ADVENTURE LOVERS, We invite you all for Nomad Hikers Trek to sandhan valley on 19th & 20TH March  2016 (Leaving Friday Night)   Trek : Sandhan Vally Date : 19th & 20TH  March  2016  (Leaving Friday Night) Region : Igatpuri Cost Appx.: Rs 1200/- Assembly : Kasara Railway Station Duration : 2 Day/ 2Night COST – 1200 EACH (OFFERS AVAILABLE)   #For Group of 3 members will get 100 rupees off on each confirmation   #nomad family members will get 50 rupees off   About Sandhan Valley   Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The water carved valley is 200 ft deep and about 1.5 long. Sandhan valley is located on the western side of the beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village. The valley is surrounded with mighty Alang, Madan and Kulang (Known as AMK- rated as the toughest trek in Sahyadri) Ratangad, Ajoba & Kalsubai (5400 ft. highest peak in Maharashtra) mountain ranges. The brilliant and deep narrow rock floored ravine is located between the two high walls of mountain range. At some plaices its width is less than 3 ft and at some places sun rays unable to reach the ground. Which gives it the name: valley of shadow. To go at end of gorge you have cross 2 to 3 water pools, water level changes according to season. In winter water is up to waist and in summer it is up to knee high level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs and deep valleys. You have to rappel down 3-4 small patches (max height. 40ft) to reach base of Sandhan Valley. Very few people have taken up this phase as it is considered to be very tough.   #timeline FOR PUNE Trekkers22106/Indrayani SF ExpresskPune junction : 6:35Lonavala : 7:23Kalyna : 8:05Thane :9:08Dadar : 09:33CSTM : 10:00Following above train one can reach Mumbai to get into local towards kasara.     LOCAL TIME   FRIDAY NIGHT   CST : 10:50... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 01:41 AM PST

WSR One Day Trek to Ratangad Fort on 27th March 2016Type: Hill FortGrade: MediumEndurance Level: MediumHeight: approx. 4255 ft.Base Village: RatanwadiCost: 950/-Trek Lead: Lavanya MandeRatan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadri looks very much lost in time.This fort offers fabulous views of majestic Sahyadri ranges. Right from Katrabai till Sandhan Valley. One of the most beautiful forts in Flowering September, Ratangad seems to shadowed by yellow Sonki Flowers.The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:Trek Details:Day 1: Saturday 26th March 201622:50 Hrs: CST22:57Hrs: Byculla23:04 Hrs: Dadar23:12 Hrs: Kurla23:16 Hrs: Ghatkopar23:31 Hrs: Thane23:55 Hrs: DombiviliDay 2: Sunday 27th March 201600:05 Hrs: Kalyan01:18 Hrs: KasaraReach Base Village Ratanwadi by 04:00 amBreakfast at the base villageIntroduction RoundStart Trek by 5.00 amReach Top by 8.00 amExplore the Fort and LunchStart Descending by 12.00 pmReach Base Village by 2.30 pmStart our Return Journey by 03.00pmEvening Snacks on the wayReach Mumbai by 9.00 pm tentatively.Things to be carried:Winter wearIdentity proof (Must),Lunch for SundayA bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),Extra Pair of clothesCamera (Optional),Cap etc,Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.The cost for the trek will be INR 950/- per head,900/- ( wsr member ) which includes,Travelling from Kasara to Kasara ( Local Transport )Breakfast, and Lunch (Sunday)Expertise Charges.Payment details:The amount is to be deposited in the following account.One nee... Read more

Posted: 10 Mar 2016 12:48 AM PST

We at MGC would like to Invite you all to thrilling and chilling NIGHT trek to Kothaligad.   About Kothaligad: The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. In 1716, this cave was captured by the British. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. From Kothaligad directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy. In fact, it can be called a watch tower to keep a vigil on the Mawal area in the greater province of the Marathas. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. The stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming. Height: 3100 FT Grade: Easy Date : 12 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. Two 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 thing. 11. Sanitary Kit 12. TORCH WITH EXTRA BATTERIES  Board 00.30 last local from CST to Karjat at your preferred station Alight at Karjat by 2.45  Event Cost (Non Refundable): 700 Each (Includes travelling from Karjat to Karjat, First Aid, Breakfast in morning)  Transfer Event Fees to register 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 connec... Read more