Posted: 26 Mar 2016 08:11 PM PDT

Giriratna SPR Hikers the most thrilling Night trek to Harishchandra Trek via on 9-10th April 2016 Trek Details : Type: Hill Fort Height: 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium District: Thane, Nagar, and Pune Region: Malshej Base Village: Khireshwar (Tolar Khind, Rajmarga) Return via PACHNAI route  -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harischandragad is one of the most visited forts in Western Ghats. If you are trekking in Sahyadri for several years and you haven't visited Harishchandragad then you haven't trekked enough. This enormous fort has 7 routes and during this trek we will be doing most simple route ie Pachnai Route. Its the easiest way to explore Harishchandragad without facing much exhaustion.   Pachnai route might be the simplest route but its very scenic. Since it does not take out your breath, you are more appreciative to your surroundings. While we climb in full moonlight and clear sky, time appears to be standstill. For those who are photographers can get extremely beautiful night landscapes on this trek.Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. It is the second highest peak in Maharashtra after kalsubai. From here we can see whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad (This will be visited only if time permits.)Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset.Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water---------------------------------------------------------------------------Itinerary:Day 1: Saturday@2.30PM.Meeting point: Kalyan Station @2.30PM Platform no 1.Travel by Private vehicle till the base village @ KhireshwarAround @6.00PM Start Ascend07:30 PM: @ Tolar Khind08:30 PM: Tolar Khind ascend complete10:30 PM: @ Harishchandrgad topDinner Time,... Read more

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 06:54 PM PDT

SPR Giriratna Hikers Sunday Special Madh-Aksa-Danapani Beach side Cycling Event @Mumbai 7 AM On 3rd April  2016    Madh, Aksa Danapani is a very popular weekend destination among the people of Mumbai. The roads, and overall culture are similar to Goa, providing a mini-Goa experience within the city of Mumbai.   It is a popular destination for city-dwellers escaping the stressful city environment.      Dear Friends we invite you all for beautiful beach side cycling on 19th March . Category : CyclingLevel : EasyTotal Ride of approximately 20 Kms.------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer :-1. No midway back out during the ride if you want you can drop the cycles on starting point on your own expenses.2. There might be alteration in the route as per the situation.Itinerary for the Cycle Ride: Meeting Point @Versova Metro Station by 6.45AM10  mins cycle ride till Jetty to catch ferry for Madh @7.10AM Madh - Marve Beach side cycling will start @7.30AM with halts Coming back Danapani Beach  Explore Danapani Beach ,  Back to Madh (Madh to jeety by Ferry @11.30AM, Madh to Versova by cycling 12AM )  OR Ride till Malad :- depends on Group choice Total around 15 KM Tour Cost : Rs 975/- per person Name: Rajendra JadhavBank: HDFC Ltd.Account No: 50100091005091IFSC code: HDFC0000814Branch : Thane Ghodbander RoadMail id: shilpachimad@gmail.com Inclusions: 1. Cycle Rental   2. Helmet   3. Ferry Charges for cycle   4. Refreshments on tour (Energy Drink,Energy Bar,biscuits) 5. First Aid 6. Expertise Charges Things to be Carried:   Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) CompulsoryTorch with extra batteriesMedicine those if u require usually (Optional)Ready to eatPlease avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.All participants are requested to wear comfortable clothes for cyclingFor Registration call us:Rajendra: 976964... Read more

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 04:11 AM PDT

!! Trek through the Sacred forest of Ajoba hills !!   About the Tour :   Ajoba is one of the Highest Peaks in Sahyadri Ranges. Total height of this hill is 4511ft. On the half of this hill Valmiki Ashram is situated. A small water stream provides us with pure water. On the top of this Hill we can see Luv – Kush Cave & Cradle of Sitamai "Sitamai Palna". We are planning one different rout for this trek via sacred grove (Devrai)   Outing Date : 02nd-03rd April 2016   Short Information:   Category : Trekking Level : Medium Duration: 1 Night / 1 Day   Highlights of Outing:   Experience the secrete grove (Devrai ) Valmiki Ashram Local food at village *Note : We may trek to Luv-Kush Paalna, only if the terrain is not slippery.   Outing Schedule:   Catch 05:18 fast train from CST and reach Asangoan by 06:57 pm. Move towards "Dehane" village by private jeep. Reach Dehne village. After the ice breaking session, start trek via sacred forest route. Trek till the Valmiki Ashram and rest for the night.   Early morning wake up call and explore the surroundings. If possible, visit the Sitamai Palna area.   Breakfast at Valmiki Rushi Ashram and rest for while. Start descending from forest route / regular route. Have lunch at base village Dehane. Leave back to Asangaon station.   Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :D   Cost:   Tour Cost : Rs.950/- per person For Registered Members : Rs.900/-per member   Inclusions: 1. Transportation from Asangaon to Asangaon by public transport. 2. Breakfast & Lunch 3. Expertise and Guide charges.   Exclusions: 1. Dinner for the night 2. Anything other than mentioned above.   Payment Details:   For booking you need to deposit the amount of Rs.950/- per person in the following Account:   NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERS BANK: ICICI ACCOUNT: CURRENT AC A/C: 623805029453 BRANCH: MULUND WEST IFSC CODE ICIC0006238   Cancellation and Refund ap... Read more

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 03:57 AM PDT

  Camping near Riverside, Gazing the Stars…!!   About the Tour :    Star gazing is an activity carried out in the presence of experts observing stars, planets and other objects in universe with the help of Telescope. Mumbai Travellers in association with Beyond Earth is organizing this event "STARGAZING and RIVERSIDE CAMPING ". Here you will be spending your whole night with stars and camping on an isolated piece of land. Normally we get dark skies near this place, hence we have finalized this location. Vaitarna river is one of the most beautiful river providing fresh water to Mumbai for drinking. The view of Vaitarna river is so mesmerising that one never wants to leave that place. So are you ready for this unique experience..??   OUTING DATE :   02nd-o3rd April 2016   SHORT INFORMATION :   Category : Offbeat Tour Type : Stargazing + Camping Duration : 1 Night / 2 Days   OUTING SCHEDULE :   Day 1 : Saturday Proceed towards Kasara by Semi-Fast train from CSTM (12:28pm). The train shall reach Kasara Station by 02:52pm. Proceed towards Vaitarna, base camp. Freshen up and have refreshment. Introduction and briefing session. Get our bags ready to reach Lakeside. Once reached, we will have introduction and shall proceed with stargazing session. Our expert Mr.Vikram Virulkar who will share his part of information on Astro.  9:30 pm : Dinner. Post dinner Star-gazing continues. You have option of exploring more and more stars till late night. Enjoy the Campfire and have rest in the tents.   Day 2 : Sunday 8:00 am. Morning breakfast. Have fun on the riverside and some group activities. Have lunch and proceed towards Kasara station. We can take 3.37 pm fast train to CSTM from Kasara. Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :)   COST :   Tour Cost : Rs.3,000/- per person For Lifetime Members : Rs.2,800/- per member   Inclusions: Transportation from Kasara to Kasara Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch (Veg+Nonveg Meals) T... Read more