Posted: 23 Jul 2016 10:30 AM PDT

DETAILS
Region : Karjat
Meeting Point: Omkareshwar Temple (Opposite National Park ) Borivali (E) at 11 PM on 23rd JULY, 2016.
Trek Fees: Rs.800/- per head, (*Incl. Breakfast, Lunch, Travel by pvt. Bus, expertise charges)
What would you Bring?:
** A Back-Pack [Rucksack], Water Bottle, Cap, Rain coat, one pair of Clothes, Personal Medicines Etc.
(Full Sleeves clothing is recommended, Shorts not allowed)
PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO USE SHOES.
SMOKING AND DRINKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE TREK
(Offenders will be expelled from the program on the spot)
Anyone wishing to join us for the trek should contact any of the Him Sahyadri Volunteers listed below to confirm their seats.
Opting “Going” on this online event WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED as a confirmed registration.
Registrations will be accepted STRICTLY on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS and by direct contact only.
For REGISTRATION and DETAILS Contact:
Vitthal Awari (Virar) :- 9869562170 / 9730097561
Rugved Lele(Grant Road): 9702374157
Dilip Ingawale ( Bhyander ): 9867747962
Mugdha Dhawde (Vile Parle) :8108272790
Sunil Kadam (Kurla) : 9869169804
R. Kannan (Borivali) : 9324672291
Mihir Shere (Borivali) : 9870679362
Tanmay Joglekar (Girgaon) : 9833765481
Yogesh Bhandarkar (Mulund): 9820071912
Swapnil Hasabnis (Goregaon): 9930364110
Ashutosh Vidwans (Virar): 9322272878
Ajinkya Shastri (Kandivali): 8879491810
Sandesh Bhandare (Borivali) : 9930398330
Anuja Pingle (Virar) : 9969610600
Surabhi Gharat (Virar) : 9561684250
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:15 PM PDT

Where are we going: Ganpatigad ( 900 mts or 3000 ft)
When: July 24
Which Region : Dhasai-Murbad
We travel from Mumbai to Mumbai
What mode of Transport : AC Tavera or Equivalent
What is the reporting time: 5:45 am
Which Route : Bandra, Sion, Thane, Kalyan
Drive Duration : 2.30 hrs
Trek: 1 day
Grade : Easy-Moderate
How much does it cost: Rs 2500 / per person
Cost Includes: Transportation, Meals (BF, Lunch and Eve tea and Snacks) and a trail pack for the walk
Contact: bohemianadvn@gmail.com
Call on: Prakash :+919821384576
Last date for Confirmation. July 21 Noon
Ps Note: Confirmation of the seat for the trek is only on 50% advance payment
The payment can be made in the below given Bank Account/Cash.
ACCOUNT DETAILS
AC Name: Bohemian Adventures
AC NO: 34367953806
Bank: SBI BANK
Branch: PBB Vasant Vihar, Dehradun
IFSC Code: SBIN0004207
Day Trek Details:
Trek to GanpatiGad is very amazingly beautiful trek. We travel to the base village Sonavale-Dhasai. Ganpatigad is a group of 6-7 caves near Dhasai-Palu. This is an enjoyable trek during the monsoons and takes approximately 2.5 hrs walk with many small waterfalls & streams en-route. The initial walk is through fields and couple of streams and then start climbing the trunk of the mountain. The gradual climb to the caves is scenic. To the right of Ganpatigad caves is "Durg' fort. The other forts visible are Siddhagad, Gorakhgad, and Machindragad and on the left, you can see Dakota, Jivdhan, and Naneghat.
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:30 PM PDT

Travers has planned one-day monsoon trek to Irshalgad on Sunday i.e 24th July 2016.
Irshalgad is a fortress located between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra, India.The area of the fort is not large but there are several water cisterns cut from the rock. The nearest village is Irshalwadi. The easy trail enchants some magnificient views over Morbe Dam, Prabalgad and Matheran plateaus. We rate this as most beautiful and easy trek in and around Karjat.
Difficulty Level : Easy
Height: 3700 ft ( Approximately)
Time for trekking: approx 3 hours to the top
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Irshalwadi
Cost : INR 700/person
Timings : 6 am to Evening 8 pm
Package includes :-
1. Breakfast and Evening refreshment.
2. All transfers from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Non AC Bus.
3. Photography Guidance and Expertise.
Package Exclusions :-
1. Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Extra Meals Ordered.
2. Anything which is not included in the Inclusions.
Note:
1. Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
2. Participants carry their own Lunch.
3. Pay and Register yourself by 17th July, 2016.
4. We will leave on 24th July 2016, Sunday morning at 6am.
5. Travers is not responsible for any kind of Loss or Damage done to an individual or a thing.
Things to Carry :
1. Water bottle (Minimum 2 litres)
2. Lunch
3. Cap, Windcheater and Trekking Shoes advisable.(Please avoid shoes with flat sole/aka sports shoes as high chances of slipping ) ,
4. Plastic carry bag ( for your gadgets)
Rules:
1. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
2. Any type of drug abuse will not be entertained.
Please call for more details & booking regarding the Trek.
Contact:
Prateek Vora : 9773283138
Viraj Phadnis: 9892575971
Mario Mascarenhas : 9819800060
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/TraversIndia
Email id: traverscamp@gmail.com
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:30 PM PDT

Waterfall Rappelling at Dudhiware waterfall, Lonavala
Date – 24th July, 2016
Day – Sunday
Meeting point – 06:15 am Borivali National park
Itinerary :
24th July, 2016
06:30 am – start from Borivali National Park
07:00 – Sion
10:00 am – Reach base village & Breakfast
10:30 am – Start small trek towards waterfall
11:00 pm – Brifing & start the event
01:00 pm – Lunch & continue with activity
05:00 pm – wind up & start towards base village
06:00 – Return journey start
Reach Mumbai by 09:30pm tentatively depend upon traffic
Cost – Rs. 1500/-
Include -Transport Borivali to Borivali by Non AC bus, Breakfast, Lunch, 01 Rappelling, Evening Refreshment, Expertise charges.
Note : One need to carry ready to eat food for the day if they require
Last date to book – 21st July 2016
Advance amt. – Rs. 1000/- ( Non Refundable)
Cancellation – Terms applied
One need to deposite registeration / advance amount in following bank detail.
Your seat / seats will confirm after receiving the registration amount
Name : Omkar Manohar Gothankar
Bank : Corporation Bank Ashokvan Dahisar East
IFSC CODE : CORP0000497
Account no. 049700101026613
Once you deposit the cash Kindly do sms the transaction id along with your name & number
Contact :
OMkar Gothankar – 9773483654
Satya poojary – 9167466848
Thanks & Regards,
Youth Adventures India
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 06:00 PM PDT

The One Tree Hill Trek is one of the most Easiest & Exciting One Day treks to do in the monsoon season!
This trek begins on a narrow trail that finds its base in paddy fields of a rustic village in Karjat, then soon passes through the lush forest of the Sahyadri mountains, and later climbs upward over running streams that induce an unknown state of wild happiness.
We must mention the vivid scenery and passing clouds that literally do pass right through you, as scale upward to a height of 2600 ft.
The trek ends at a tiny hill on the southern tip of Matheran named One Tree Hill, a hill that bears only one tree. (Image in event cover pic)
ITINERARY:
– We meet at CST Ticket Counter at 6.30 am on Sunday, 24th July
– From CST, we board a Karjat bound train
– Once we aggregate at Karjat station, we board local transport/taxi towards our trek base village
– In the scenic setting of the base village, we first consume our breakfast before beginning our exciting trek
– Once we have arrived at One Tree Hill, we relax for a bit at the scenic vantage point and soon move towards Matheran market to grab lunch at a restaurant
– After lunch, we swiftly move towards the exit of Matheran to board our private taxi to Neral station
– From Neral station, we return to Mumbai CST by approx 6 pm or earlier.
COST: Rs 999/-
To Book Your Seat, visit – http://bit.ly/OTHTTickets– in the Tickets Available tab above.
Book also on Insider at https://insider.in/event/monsoon-trek-to-one-tree-hill
Inclusions: Expert Fee, Local transport from Mumbai & back, Access to safety equipment & our First Aid Kit
Exclusions: Does not include Breakfast & Lunch.
Packed breakfast needs to be carried. For lunch, we will stop by at a satisfying restaurant in Matheran, anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
For further enquiries, do feel free to get in touch with our team on +91 9833376765 or drop us a mail at info@jackandhilladventures.com
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 06:00 PM PDT

Kolad is Situated 150 Km from Mumbai, Kolad has much to see and do. But the best attraction has to be the white water rafting on the Kundalika River. Bring on the adventurous spirit out of you and come with us to visit Kolad!
TYPE : Adventure Sports
LEVEL: EASY
COST: *Rs. 2200/-*(early bird discount ₹ 200 OFF* before 17 of july.)
DEPARTURE:
6.00 AM FROM BORIVALI
PICK UP POINTS :- *BORIVALI,GOREGAON,BANDRA,SION.*
24-07-2016 SUNDAY
6.00 AM- We will strat our journey by private non AC bus from (En-route breakfast snacks provided by WeRovers in bus.) Reach to the kolad aprox at 10.00 AM
After a round of introduction & intructions we will go for commando Crossing & Bruma Bridge.
At 12.30PM we Will be start River Rafting
At 3PM we will be back from river rafting and have lunch.
Start return journey towards Mumbai at 4PM by private non AC bus.
10.00 PM- Reach Mumbai.
NOTE- (Time given may be varies as per the speed of crowd and traffic conditions.)
contact for more info:
Aniruddha Bhave -9022831736
atul chaudhari -9892876674
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Posted: 23 Jul 2016 06:30 PM PDT

Endless Expeditions has always strived to explore and unwind the hidden-trodden routes and treks.
We at Endless Expeditions invite you all for this one day trek to Matheran via Sunset point and descend via Hasachi Patti Village on Sunday, 24th July, 2016
There are many routes to reach Matheran but the most beautiful and scenic route is from Dodhani village at Panvel side to the Sunset point on Matheran. The route after passing village climbs up on a ridge and then enters in the thick evergreen forest of Matheran. The experience of walking through the fog in this forest is really a wonderful experience. From there we will descend towards Hashachi Patti Village, which is a beautiful hamlet village situated at the back end of Matheran ranges and descend down to Dodhani village.
Region: Panvel / Karjat
Grade: Medium
Base Village: Dodhani
How to Get there ?
Western Suburbs – Train to Dadar (WR) & changeover to CR. Take slow/fast train to Kurla & changeover to PF.7 for the Harbour Line Train to Panvel
Central Suburbs – Access Harbour Line from Kurla/Thane
South Mumbai – Take the Panvel Train from CST – 5.47 AM halting Wadala – 6.05AM; Kurla – 6.16AM; Vashi – 6.35; Panvel – 7.05AM
Thane – 6:19 am; Nerul – 6:48 am; Panvel – 7:10 am
Plan:
Sunday, 24th July 2016 –
• Meet at Panvel Railway Station at 7:10 am
• Walk to the Panvel ST Depot (~15 Minutes)
• Travel to Dhodani village by Private or Public Transport
• Breakfast & Tea
• Round of Introduction, Rules & Regulations
• Start the trek by 09:30 am
• Reach Sunset Point of Matheran by 12:30 pm
• Lunch at Coronation Point at 1.00 p.m
• Descend towards Hasachi Patti Village to reach back to Dhodani Village by 2:00 pm
• Reach Base village by 5:00 pm
• Reach Panvel by Private or Public Transport by 6:00 pm
• Reach Mumbai by 8:30 pm
Cost of the event would be Rs. 600/-
The above mentioned cost includes –
• Travel from Panvel to Dodhani & back
• Morning Breakfast & Tea
• Evening Tea
• Expertise Charges
To register for the event, kindly make the payment at below link
https://www.payumoney.com/webfronts/#/index/EndlessExpeditions
Contact us for further details – 9619362898 / 8879247279 / 9699900084.
Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek –
1. Haversack (with rain cover) to put in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Lunch for the day
3. Water – 2 liters at least
4. Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
5. Wind cheater / Rain cheater
6. Wear good quality sport shoes
7. Personal medicine required if any
8. Identity Proof
9. Something to munch on (Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
10. Wrap everything in the plastic bag to protect from rain
Few rules that we would like participants to follow –
• Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event and would lead to expulsion from the event.
• The Leaders decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
• It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group.
• In the event of any Mishap/Eventuality, Endless Expeditions and/or its Leaders will not be held responsible.
• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Please do not wear any jewellery or gold chains/rings.
• Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying,
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Posted: 24 Jul 2016 04:00 AM PDT

Look at Mumbai from the eyes of a city dweller and you will see a fast-paced, boring city.
Look at Mumbai from the eyes of a traveller, explore hidden corners and forgotten alleys and you will be amazed at all the wonderful things it has to offer!
Whether you know the city too well, or have hardly been around – here’s an exciting challenge for you! Join the CuriousCity Challenge, an exciting treasure hunt that helps you discover lesser known things about South Mumbai – with a bunch of strangers in your team.
Read, decode, get to location, do a task. Repeat. If you crack all the clues with your team, you could take home a special gift
THE CURIOUSCITY CHALLENGE
Location: South Mumbai
Date: 24th July
Time: 4.30 pm onward
Price: Rs. 430
Disclaimer: Those who have attended the South Mumbai challenge earlier, cannot join this trail again.
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Posted: 29 Jul 2016 05:00 PM PDT

Overnight Trek July 30-31, 2016
Where are we going: Harishchandragad (1429 mts or 4715 ft)
When: July 30-31
Which Region : Kalyan-Malshej Ghat
We travel from: Mumbai to Mumbai
What mode of Transport : AC Tavera or Equivalent
What is the reporting time: 5:30 am
Which Route : Bandra, Sion, Thane, Kalyan
Drive Duration : 2.30 hrs
Trek: 2 days
Grade : Moderate
How much does it cost: Rs 4100/ per person
Cost Includes: Transportation, Meals (BF, Lunch and Eve tea and Snack, dinner, Bf , lunch and tea and snacks) and a trail pack for the walk.
Pls note sleeping bag will not be provided
if you need to hire one there will extra charges for the same
Contact: bohemianadvn@gmail.com
Call on: Prakash :+919821384576
Last date for Confirmation. July 27 Noon
Ps Note: Confirmation of the seat for the trek is only on 50 % advance payment
The payment can be made in the below given Bank Account/Cash.
ACCOUNT DETAILS
AC Name: Bohemian Adventures
AC NO: 34367953806
Bank: SBI BANK
Branch: PBB Vasant Vihar, Dehradun
IFSC Code: SBIN0004207
Day Trek Details: Harishcnadragad is one of the most mesmerizing treks during the monsoons. For the locals it is a pilgrimage while for the trekkers it is the magnificence that gets the adrenaline flowing. Equidistant from Pune and Mumbai, the location could be reached from Kalyan-Murbad
From here we head straight to the base village Khireshwar via Khubi Phata.
Harishchandragad is a long trek.
We start the trek from the base village and the first point of halt is Tolar Kind. There is a small rock patch that one has to cross here but, there are railings fixed now. After ascending, we come to the plateau region. From here we walk for another 2 hours and reach the temple of Harishchandreshawar- Temple of Lord Shiva. The temple has lots of history to tell. There are caves around the temple and few water tanks. Few distance away there is another shiva temple and the fascinating thing about this temple is that it has been carved out from one huge single rock. Alongside there is a huge cave with water and a 'Shiv Ling' right at the centre. This cave stands on two and a half pillars and the water in this cave is filled up 365 days of the year and is ice cold. Konkada which is India's answer to the grand canyon is a beautiful sport to go to when at Harishchadragad.
History of Harishchandragad
Let me briefly take you through the history of Harishchandragad. The fort is quiet ancient. Research indicates that the remanants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas ( ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. There are Lord Vishnu idols inside the caves. There are two peaks a top the caves these are Taramati and Rohidas.
Great sage Changdev ( one who created the epic 'Tatvasar", used to meditate here in the 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing in the surrounding regions point to the existence of diverse culture here. The carvings on the temple of Nageshwar in Khireshwar village, in the Harishchandreshwar temple and the in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. (History Source: Wikipedia)
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