Posted: 18 Apr 2016 10:16 PM PDT

Beat The Heat At RAJMACHI Bike Ride With Vatsaru Trekkers on 23/24 April.    Kick up Bike. Ride on the mountain range.. Bypass the encroaching sun, enjoy the cold waves in the moon light. Night out & Camping At Rajmachi.   Information about Bike Ride:   Category: Bike Ride.   Grade: Medium, 3Hrs.   Group: Vatsaru Trekkers & Traveler Club.   Fees: 400Rs. (Pune To Pune)     Itinerary:   1] 23rd April 2016 Saturday evening: Meeting point Omkareshwar Temple Pune at 4.30PM.   Brief about the ride along with instruction and introduction.Start The Ride Towards Rajmachi via Lonavala.   2] Dinner. Introduction round & camp fire.   3] Early Morning wake up call. Fresh up. Explore.   4] Snacks Time. Start Return Ride.     Cost 400Rs includes: Dinner. 1BreakFast/Tea. Expertise charges & first aid.   Tent Accommodation : 300Rs. per tent.   Exclusions:   Mineral water, Fuel & maintenance charges or any breakdown charges.   Documents needed: COMPULSORY   Permanent Valid Driver's License,  Valid Motor Vehicle Insurance,  Current valid PUC Certificate,  Bike Registration Smart Card/Book,  Valid photo ID of Pillion: YES (Adhar Card / Driving licence) Helmet.   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 2 litters (Compulsory). Good trekking shoes (Compulsory) Sleeping Materials. A pair of extra cloths & socks. Chapple. Hat, Goggle, Camera, Binoculars Some ready to eat food/ plum cake/ Biscuit. Carry at least 2 Lemons, Glucose-D, Odomos & personal medicine if advised by doctor. A Haversack/Backpack to put all these things. Avoid wearing gold.     For more details & registration contact:   9921519889, 9730922591   Message/WhatsApp if call is not answered.   For upcoming treks &... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 10:12 PM PDT

Beat The Heat At RAJMACHI Night Trek With Vatsaru Trekkers on 23/24 April.    Bypass the encroaching sun, enjoy the cold waves in the moon light. Night out & Camping At Rajmachi.   Information about Trek:   Category: Range trek.   Grade: Medium, 6Hrs.   Endurance: High   Group: Vatsaru Trekkers & Traveler Club.   Fees: 450Rs. (Pune To Pune)     Itinerary:   1] 23rd April 2016 Saturday night: Meeting point Shivaji Nagar Railway Station at 6.30PM.   Catch Local towards Lonavala.   2] Dinner. Introduction round & start the trek.   3] Early Morning Reach Fort Base. Rest till wee Hours.   4] Explore Fort.   5] Snacks Time. Descent Towards Kondhane Caves. Approximate Pune return time is till evening.     Cost 450Rs includes: Local Train transport from Pune to Pune. Dinner. 1BreakFast/Tea. Expertise charges & first aid.   Tent Accommodation : 300Rs. per tent.   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 2 litters (Compulsory). Good trekking shoes (Compulsory) Sleeping Materials. A pair of extra cloths & socks. Chapple. Hat, Goggle, Camera, Binoculars Some ready to eat food/ plum cake/ Biscuit. Carry at least 2 Lemons, Glucose-D, Odomos & personal medicine if advised by doctor. A Haversack/Backpack to put all these things. Avoid wearing gold.     For more details & registration contact:   9371831210, 9823004667   Message/WhatsApp if call is not answered.   For upcoming treks & tour update by Vatsaru visit our FB page:     https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=448021122032140        Last but not least: Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun. Respect nature & have Team attitude to more enjoy the trek.   All rights reserved to the organizer for any last min... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 10:58 AM PDT

Dear All Camping Lovers, Dates- 23rd – 24th  Apr'16 √ who can join? Anyone - Those who love to enjoy Camping, bonfire beside lake with lovely food and Barbeque setup without any trek. =========================== Itinerary: √ Saturday -  23rd April 2016 03:30 pm: Reach Campsite 04:00 pm: Evening snacks (Tea and poha) - Start the party - Campfire, water sports , swimming with lifejacket (Everyone can swim), fishing 09:00 pm: Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg) village food #music bang bang √ Sunday – 24th April 2016 06:30 am: Hangover call (Bio-break facility @ Campsite but obviously will not be a five star facility)  07:00 am: Awesome Sunrise View 09:00 am: breakfast (Tea and upma) 09:30 am: Bbye. With load of memories and pictures 10:30 am: lions point, Amby valley route (if time and traffic permits)   ======================= Cost: Adults Rs:-  1500/- per head Children Rs:- 900/- per head (below 8 years ) √ Cost Includes: - Day 1: Evening snacks, Dinner (Campfire & BBQ equipment for group) Day 2: Breakfast & Tea, Camping in tents, sleeping mattress and blankets Music System , swimming with lifejackets , Fishing ,Pedal boat 20 mins. Zero charges for awesome lake view, Cool breeze, rustic environment, serendipity, View of four forts - Tung, Lohagad, Visapur, Tikona. No charges for bird watching & photography. Equipment  and Expertise Charges. Excludes: -  (Any other personal expenses other than above.) NOTE : - Carry ready to eat food for BBQ.  ============================ √ Things to be carry:-  1. At least 2 litter of drinking water. 2. Torch with extra batteries. 3. Photo ID card. 4. Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, chocolates, biscuits) ****Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.   √ Rules: 1. Trek/Camp leader's decision will be final and binding. 2. Small Steps reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plan without prior notice. 3. Telephonic confirmation is mandator... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 07:05 AM PDT

"RAC" arranges "Costal car & bike riding to Gaganbawda" on 21st & 22nd may (leaving Friday 21st night)   << Get Ready for the Costal car & bike ride to Gaganbawda >>   About Gaganbawda: - Gaganbawda is a town situated in the district of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India. It is located 55 km by road from Kolhapur. It is the taluka headquarters. Gaganbawda is situated on the sahyadri range or the western ghats also has a very famous fort Gagangad near it. Gaganbawada, though only 55 km from Kolhapur, is non developed and hilly area of the district. Gaganbawada gets the maximum rainfall during rainy season. Gaganbawada is on threshold of famous Karul Ghat & Bhuibawada Ghat. Perhaps the only place having two ghats originating at a single place but going towards different directions,one towards Talere-Kankavali (Karul Ghat) and another towards Kharepatan-Rajapur (Bhuibawada Ghat). The Kolhapur district boundary ends immediately after Gaganbawada and Sindhudurg District starts just at the beginning of Karul Ghat and Bhuibawada Ghat. From Gaganbawada bus stand, road to the left will take one to the Karul Ghat and road to the right will take you to the Bhuibawada Ghat. The Karul Ghat starts immediately after Gaganbawada village (1 km from bus stand). Karul Ghat goes towards Northern part of Sindhudurg District. Tha quality of road is good. Length of Karul Ghat is 11 km. The entire ghat comes under the administration of Vaibhavwadi Tehsil of Sindhudurg. This ghat is beautiful and very scenic in monsoon. This ghat ends just before Vaibhavwadi and the state highway ends at Talere village (NH 17). The other ghat called Bhuibawada Ghat starts at the right turn from Gaganbawada Bus stand. This entire ghat also comes in Vaibhavwadi Tehsil of Sindhudurg. The ghat is of 10 km length with medium quality road and useful for people going towards southern part of Ratnagiri District's Rajapur area. This ghat ends at Bhuibawada and this road will further take one ... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 06:50 AM PDT

Trek Mates India invites you to Trek Himalayan Trek to Roopkund Batch 1 From 22nd to 29th May 16.   Key Information about Himalayan Trek to Roopkund Date:22nd-29th May 16 Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Duration: 8 Days Grade: moderate Altitude: 15696 ft. Approx trekking: 53km.     Roopkund Lake is situated at an elevation of 5,029 mts above sea level in the base of Trishul peak and Nanda Ghunti. Roopkund is also known as 'Mystery Lake' since human skeletons and remains of horses from the Paleolithic age was found here. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic mountain scenery, surrounded by rock-strewn glacier. Roopkund remains frozen for almost all the time of the year. The skeletal remains around Roopkund are believed to be 500-600 years old.     Itinerary of the event:  Day 01: 22nd May 2016 Kathgodam Pickup (05.00 AM)Travel Kathgodam – Lohajung (213 km)Night stay in tourist lodge     Day 2: 23rd May 2016 Lohajung – Didna (8 km)Night stay in rest house or tent.     Day 3: 24th May 2016 Didna – bedini bugyal or ali bugyal (10 km)Night stay in tent.     Day 4: 25th May 2016 Bedini – patharnachni (5 km)Night stay in tent.     Day 5: 26th May 2016 patharnachni – bhagwabasa (6 km)Night stay in tent     Day 6: 27th May 2016 Roopkund summit (3 km)Back to Patharnachni via BhagwabasaNight stay in tent.   Day 7: 28th May 2016 Patharnachni – wan (15 km trek)Wan village to lahajung by car.Night stay in rest house.     Day 8 : 29th May 2016 Lohajung – kathgodamDrop at Kathgodam.Further you can travel further by Ranikhet Express (10.30 pm)       The Cost of the Trek is INR 11500     Things to Carry: Identity Proof. (must) Hat / Cap, Woolen cap / Balaclava Pair of Woolen Gloves T-shirts, Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater Windproof Jacket 01 nos. Leggings from a Track-suit, shorts, Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks, Extra shoe laces   Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.   Full Body Towel 01 nos. Tor... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 06:28 AM PDT

Trek Mates India invites you to Trek to Mighty Kulang Fort on 21st-22nd May 2016.   Key Information about Kulang: Date: 21st-22nd May 16 Type: Hill Forts Height: 4822ft Grade: Medium Endurance: Moderate District: Nasik Region: Kalsubai Base Village: Ambewadi     Kulang Fort Kulang Fort in Kalsubai Mountain Range offers the longest and highest climb from the base to the top amongst any other fort in the Sahayadris. Standing at the height of 4822 ft, it also boasts about one of the finest views from the top and is graded as a medium / difficult trek.       Itinerary of the event:  Day 1: Saturday, 21st May 2016 Meeting Point Kasara Railway Station at 01:20 am (Check Travel Help tab for recommended Train Time Table)Travel till base village by local jeeps till 4/5 am.Start trek by 7,Climb the fort till 3 pm and explore it till 6 pmDinner; Stay in the rock cut caves.     Day 2: Sunday,22nd May 2016 Watch the sunrise, explore d remaining fort, breakfast; start descending by 09:00 am.Reach Base village by 01:30 pmLunchReach Kasara by 5 pm approx.       Things to Carry: Identity Proof, Lunch for Saturday Water (At-least 3ltrs), Good trekking shoes,Torch with extra batteries.   Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.Medicine those if u require usually (Optional) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.   Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.     The Cost of the Trek is INR 1650     Inclusions: Traveling from Kasara to Kasara by Pvt Vehicle 2 Refreshments, 2 Meals   TMI Expertise charges.   Exclusions: Lunch for SaturdayMineral Water, Beverages etc.Anything other than mentioned above     Travel Helps: You are advised to board following. Missing this local means Missing the trek.Kasara Semi Fast – Mulund Local. (SLOW after Mulund) Time Table – 10:50 pm :CST10:57 pm: Byculla11:05 pm: Dadar11:13 pm: Kurla 11:18 pm: Ghatkopar11:30 pm: Mulund 11:34 pm: Thane11:57 pm: Dombivali00:07 am: Kalyan... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 06:15 AM PDT

Trek Mates India invites you to Trek to Night Trek to Bhairavgad on 22nd May '16.(Starting on Saturday 21st night).     Key Information about the Night Trek to  Bhairavgad  Date : 22nd May '16Place: Bhairavgad fortHeight: 2835 ft / 864 mBase Village: MoroshiDistrict: ThaneDifficulty Level: Medium (Technical)Endurance Level: Medium     BHAIRAVGAD FORT As one travels along the Malshej Ghat road, one notices sharp pinnacle of Bhairavgad, separated from the main range. It raises steeply from the Kankan plains and is rather tricky to climb A prominent and unique fort. The initial hike is through loose soil Followed by rock cut steps. The walls overhang a little, and above, the steps are blown off .One will have to rock climb carefully above the overhang.More crumbling steps and plenty of scree before reaching the top make the trek more exciting. The top offers a great view of Malshej Ghats, NaneGhat, Jivdhan and many prominent peaks like Ajoba and Harishchandragad.     Itinerary of the event:  Day 0: Saturday,21st May 2016 Meeting Point: 21st,May, Saturday, at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E) at 10.30 pm.Start for Bhairavgad by our private Vehicle.     Day 1: Sunday, 22nd May 2016 Reach Moroshi by 2.00 am.We start our trek further and Reach the pinnacle base till 5.00 am.Rest till dawn.Will wake up at 6:00 am, have breakfast, and start Rock climbing by 7am.Reach Top at 10:00am, Explore the fort.Start Desend at 11:00am.Reach Moroshi Approx 2:00 pmLunch and start our return journey.Reach Dadar by 8.00 pm. (approximately)     Things to Carry: Identity Proof. (must) Water (At least 2 Ltres) Proper bedding Torch with extra batteries (Compulsory)   Some ready to eat food items. Camera, Cap, Glares Personal Care and Medicine those if you require usually. Good trekking shoes (must) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. ( No sling bags/ jholas please)Avoid wearing gold ornaments.     The Cost of the Trek is INR 1210     Inclusions:   ... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 05:37 AM PDT

Trek Mates India invites you to Trek to Night Trek to Vikatgad (Peb) Fort on 21st May '16 (Leaving on 20th May Friday Night).     Key Information about the Night Trek to Vikatgad (Peb) Fort Date: 20th-21st May 16 Type : Hill Fort Height : 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade : Medium Endurance Level: MediumDistrict : RaigadRegion : KarjatBase Village : Neral     Night Trek to Vikatgad Located in the same mountain range as Matheran, Peb fort is a enjoyable trek for a day's outing.   The fort derives it name from the Goddess 'Pebi'; Peb is also called 'Vikatgad' for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, 'Ganesh'. The trek to the top involves surmounting a small rock patch and a ladder. The fort is famous for its caves which are maintained by disciples of Swami Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain. To get inside the meditation chamber, one has to crawl through a narrow passage in the rock and then climb down into the meditation chamber. The chamber is very well maintained with tiles on the floor for ppl to sit and meditate.The fort also has a temple dedicated to Swami Samartha on the top and has the footwear or 'Padukas' worn by the great saint kept on the top. The view of the entire Neral and Karjat region from the top is worth the climb. Another attraction of the trek is the only standing Bastion or Buruj facing the Panorama point of Matheran, the view from here is just too beautiful to describe.     Itinerary of the event:  Day 0: Friday, 20th May '16 Start with the train (Time table given in Travel Help) from Mumbai at 11:18 pm) Meeting Point: Neral Railway Station, Near Ticket Window on East at 01: 15 am     Day 1: Saturday, 21st May '16 Start trek at around 2:00 am.Reach Peb Fort by 05:30 am and Rest on TopMorning fort Exploration.Breakfast at around 8:00 amTrek towards Matheran by 9:00 amReach Matheran by 11:00 am and move towards Garbett Point.Descend via Garbett point and reach Bhivpur... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 05:16 AM PDT

Trek Mates India invites you to Trek to Himalayan Trek to Bhrigu Lake Near Manali on 15th-21st May 2016.     Key Information about Himalayan Trek to Bhrigu Lake, Near Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Date:  16th to 21st May, 2016 Region: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Duration: 6 Days (Manali to Manali) Maximum Alt.: 14,100 ft Grade: Moderate     Bhrigu Lake Is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres from Gulaba. It can be reached by trekking either from the Vashishtha Temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, which is close to the town of Manali or from Gulaba. Actually an area of the Pir Panjal mountain range.It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu.Legend has it that the sage used to mediate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred; the locals believe that due to this the lake never freezes completely.     Itinerary of the event:  Day 01: 16th May 2016 Manali : Reporting Time : 06.00 a.m. to 10 a.m.Manali to Drive Shikharpar Ultimate Stay – Feel like a home – (4 Km. from Manali)Introduction – Mountain Do's and Don't'sLunchAcclimatization trek to "Jogini Water Fall"Group Discussions & Evening Hot SoupDinner and Lights off     Day 2: 17th May 2016 Manali to Solang Nalah : BreakfastShikharpar to Gulaba (drive) and trek to Raul KholiPack Lunch EnrouteGroup Discussions & Evening Hot SoupDinner and Lights off   Day 3: 18th May 2016 Raur Kholi to Bhrigu Lake : BreakfastTrek till Bhrigu lake and further till Base campLunchGroup Discussions & Evening Hot SoupDinner and Lights off   Day 4: 19th May 2016 Bhrigu Lake to Mori Doog : BreakfastTrek to Mori DoogLunchGroup Discussions & Evening Hot SoupDinner and Lights off     Day 5: 20th May 2016 Mori Doog to Vashishta : BreakfastTrek till Vashishth, later drive to Shikhar pur CampLunchGroup Discussions & Evening Hot SoupDinner and L... Read more

Posted: 18 Apr 2016 01:39 AM PDT

Dear, Campers Sahyadriking Trekkers arrange the Most Awaited Fireflies Camping on 28th,29th.May.2016 near by Femous Sandhan Valley at Samrad village(Ghatghar lake side camp) About Camping at Samrad: Camping at Samrad! It's true what they say about Sandhan, you can't get enough of the place. Also known as The Valley Of Shadows, it is a beautiful valley situated in the Western Ghats. Located near beautiful Bhandardara region, it is also surrounded by Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts. About Fireflies : 1. Have you ever touched a light bulb that's been on for a while? If you did, you probably burned your finger! An average electric light bulb gives off 90% of its energy as heat, and only 10% as light. If fireflies produced that much heat when they lit up, they'd probably incinerate themselves. Fireflies produce light through an efficient chemical reaction that allows them to glow without wasting heat energy. All 100% of the energy goes into making light. 2. Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are neither flies nor bugs.Fireflies are actually beetles. Like all other beetles, they have hardened forewings called elytra, which meet in a straight line down the back when at rest. 3. Fireflies don't put on those spectacular summer displays just to entertain us. You're actually eavesdropping on the firefly singles bar. Male fireflies cruising for mates flash a species-specific pattern to announce their availability to receptive females. An interested female will reply, helping the male locate her where she's perched, often on low vegetation. 4. The well-known femme fatales in the genus Photuris use a trick called aggressive mimicry to make meals of other fireflies. When a male firefly of another genus flashes its light signal, the female Photuris firefly replies with the male's flash pattern, suggesting she is a receptive mate of his own species. She continues luring him in, closer and closer, until he's within her reach. Then she eats him! This May, ... Read more