Posted: 01 Apr 2016 06:46 AM PDT

Lonavala to Bhimashankar is the best back-country trek in the Sahyadri range. The route passes through forest, head-high bushes, lost-and-found trails, small rivulets, remote tribal villages and temples, green meadows, hidden waterfalls and plateau of flowers. The Bhima River originates from Bhimashankar hill and passes through the deepest part of the forest.  You explore the best features of the Sahyadri in a range trek of 75 kms in just 3 days   Grade: Difficult. Prior trek experience is mandatory   Brief Itinerary: 13th August, Saturday 06:40 - Take Intercity Express from CST-6:40, Dadar-6:50, Thane-7:12. This train does not stop at Kalyan 08:50 - Reach Lonavala, Have introduction, breakfast and then start trekking 10:00 - Lonavala to Kundeshwar trek   14th August, Sunday 05:00 - Today is the longest day of trek. Kondeshwar Temple -Towards Dhak Bahiri - Dhangarwadi - Kusur - Sawle - Talpewadi - Padarwadi. We will come across wild flowered forests, hidden waterfalls etc. Due to the remoteness of the Bhimashankar Wildlife sanctuary, there are a few tribal villages where life still revolves primarily around gathering and subsistence agriculture If we reach till padarwadi at night then we will be spending the night in a nice village hut. Enjoy the delicious food of Padarwadi and some fresh milk from well maintained cows   15th August, Independence day Today is a rewarding day. Take bath after a long time and get a chance to milk the cows. We can keep our luggage at Padarwadi and visit Bhimashankar, Gupt Bhimashankar. 16:00 - Start descending from padarwadi. 18:30 - Reach Khandas and take jeep to Karjat 20:00 - Reach Karjat and take next local to Mumbai 22:00 - Reach Dadar   Fees: 1000-1200 (based on contribution) + Rs.200 DGA charges. You can pay on the spot   Includes: Food for 3 days, Guide charges and jeep from Khandas to Karjat   Contact: Krishna: 9820285295 (Also available on WhatsApp) Email: kuya.krishna@gmail.com   Things to carr... Read more

Posted: 01 Apr 2016 05:46 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you for Cycle Ride to Aarey Colony with MumbaiRangers on 24 April 2016 Sunday Morning   Aarey Milk Colony established in 1949 is situated in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai. It has gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic facilities, and milk plants. The colony is spread over 16 square kilometres (4,000 acres) and is located off the Western Express Highway. Among the attractions in it are Chhota Kashmir with a lake and a picnic spot. The colony has restaurants and gardens and an observation pavilion. It is also used for film shootings.   As we Cycle in an around we can spot buffaloes, hay stacks, calves and derelict homes. The lake is unmissable, and we see people sedately paddling in paddleboats around the lake. The uphill road is past the Aarey Police Chowk. When you get there you are met with a children's park and gardens that are at different levels. There is enough of greenery to wander around, and many places where you can spread a mat and roll out a picnic basket. The lanes inside the park are leafy and shady.   Go Green With MumbaiRangers Say no to Pollution Ride A Cycle Be Healthy.   Here we will see Aarey Colony But on Cycle this time. So come Be a part of it and Enjoy it to the fullest. Ride to the beautiful gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic Spots, and milk plantsroute of Mumbai on cycle.   Some Information about the Cycle Ride   Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : Sunday early morning 6:30Am Total Ride of approximately 15 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 (in taxi). 2. There might be alteration in the route as per the situation.   Itinerary for the Cycle Ride: Oberoi Mall Goregaon East Sharp 06.30am Collect Cycles Start Riding Cycles Aarey colony Rest And Fun time near Lake If Time Permits Will do Boating In Lake Ride Back to Oberoi Mall Handover the cycle and Ride Ends 09.30am   T... Read more

Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:48 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you for Cycle Ride to Aarey Colony with MumbaiRangers on 17 April 2016 Sunday Morning   Aarey Milk Colony established in 1949 is situated in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai. It has gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic facilities, and milk plants. The colony is spread over 16 square kilometres (4,000 acres) and is located off the Western Express Highway. Among the attractions in it are Chhota Kashmir with a lake and a picnic spot. The colony has restaurants and gardens and an observation pavilion. It is also used for film shootings.   As we Cycle in an around we can spot buffaloes, hay stacks, calves and derelict homes. The lake is unmissable, and we see people sedately paddling in paddleboats around the lake. The uphill road is past the Aarey Police Chowk. When you get there you are met with a children's park and gardens that are at different levels. There is enough of greenery to wander around, and many places where you can spread a mat and roll out a picnic basket. The lanes inside the park are leafy and shady.   Go Green With MumbaiRangers Say no to Pollution Ride A Cycle Be Healthy.   Here we will see Aarey Colony But on Cycle this time. So come Be a part of it and Enjoy it to the fullest. Ride to the beautiful gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic Spots, and milk plantsroute of Mumbai on cycle.   Some Information about the Cycle Ride   Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : Sunday early morning 6:30Am Total Ride of approximately 15 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 (in taxi). 2. There might be alteration in the route as per the situation.   Itinerary for the Cycle Ride: Oberoi Mall Goregaon East Sharp 06.30am Collect Cycles Start Riding Cycles Aarey colony Rest And Fun time near Lake If Time Permits Will do Boating In Lake Ride Back to Oberoi Mall Handover the cycle and Ride Ends 09.30am   T... Read more

Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:09 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you for Cycle Ride to Aarey Colony with MumbaiRangers on 10 April 2016 Sunday Morning   Aarey Milk Colony established in 1949 is situated in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai. It has gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic facilities, and milk plants. The colony is spread over 16 square kilometres (4,000 acres) and is located off the Western Express Highway. Among the attractions in it are Chhota Kashmir with a lake and a picnic spot. The colony has restaurants and gardens and an observation pavilion. It is also used for film shootings.   As we Cycle in an around we can spot buffaloes, hay stacks, calves and derelict homes. The lake is unmissable, and we see people sedately paddling in paddleboats around the lake. The uphill road is past the Aarey Police Chowk. When you get there you are met with a children's park and gardens that are at different levels. There is enough of greenery to wander around, and many places where you can spread a mat and roll out a picnic basket. The lanes inside the park are leafy and shady.   Go Green With MumbaiRangers Say no to Pollution Ride A Cycle Be Healthy.   Here we will see Aarey Colony But on Cycle this time. So come Be a part of it and Enjoy it to the fullest. Ride to the beautiful gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic Spots, and milk plantsroute of Mumbai on cycle.   Some Information about the Cycle Ride   Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : Sunday early morning 6:30Am Total Ride of approximately 15 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 (in taxi). 2. There might be alteration in the route as per the situation.   Itinerary for the Cycle Ride: Oberoi Mall Goregaon East Sharp 06.30am Collect Cycles Start Riding Cycles Aarey colony Rest And Fun time near Lake If Time Permits Will do Boating In Lake Ride Back to Oberoi Mall Handover the cycle and Ride Ends 09.30am   T... Read more

Posted: 01 Apr 2016 02:56 AM PDT

Summer Waterfall Trek to Canyon Valley, Lonavala - 1st May 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 : 1st May, 2016. (Batch 2)Grade : Medium.Location : Lonavala.Cost: Rs. 950/- per person. Photo Link : https://goo.gl/photos/pc8bpz39yKxYroQD7Itinerary : Mumbai Participants: Meeting point : Dadar near Pritam dhaba at 06:00am.Pick up points will be : Chembur(Yogi Hotel), Vashi (under main bridge), Kalamboli Mac D.   Pune Participants: Catch Pune-Lonavala local and get down at Lonavala Station by 08:00am.Meeting point : LOnavala station ticket counter (W) Cost FOR PUNE PEOPLE : 550Rs     After having breakfast will start moving towards the valley. The initial path till the waterfall is a full descend trek with big rocks and boulders. The descend till the waterfall has 3 adventurous patches. Once at the waterfall we will be spending some time near the big waterfall followed by lunch right inside the mystic valley.After lunch 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. 950/- per person.Note : Jumping inside the pool or swimming inside wont be entertained. We dont want any casualties... Read more

Posted: 01 Apr 2016 01:56 AM PDT

 Small Steps Adventures: Moonlight trek to Gorakhgad on 23rd – 24th April  We at small Steps Adventures glad to invite you for thrilling and adventures moonlight trek to Gorakhgad. Type: - Hill fort Height: - 2135 ft Grade: - Easy- medium **** Itinerary **** Saturday 23rd April 08:00 pm: meeting point @ kalyan station and Start our journey 10:30 pm: Reach to base village Dehri and Dinner 11:15 pm: start trek under moonlight 01:30 am: Reach at caves and keep your bags in caves. Rest for the night.  Sunday 24th April Early morning wake up call. Start for pinnacle climbing which is the best part of this trek. Explore the top. 8:00 am: Start descending. Reach to Dheri 09:15 pm: Have Breakfast at Dehri village and start return journey towards Kalyan station by transport.    COST Rs : 1000/- Per person for non-register member Rs: 950/- Per person for register member Cost Includes: -Breakfast, Tea, Dinner, kalyan to kalyan Transportation, Expertise Charges Excludes:  Any other personal expenses other than above mentioned. Things to carry:- 1. At least 3 litter of drinking water. 2. Photo ID card. 3. Cap and try to use full sleeves cloths.  Rules: 1. Trek leader's decision will be final and binding. 2. Small Steps reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. 3. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back. 4. Please avoid wearing Gold jewelry. Payment details:NOTE:1) While online transfer, please provide your name in notes section.2) Once payment is done, please send an email to mail@Smallstepsadventures.com with transaction id, name .Name: Small Steps AdventuresA/c type: Current accountBank: IDBIA.c no.: 1043102000005333 Website:  www.smallstepsadventures.com  Social Links:    fb.com/smallstepsss... Read more