Posted: 30 Jul 2016 04:30 PM PDT

The exhilarating rapids of kolad and the lush green cover of the Sahyadris have all the captivating qualities which will leave you craving for more. The Kolad village is blessed as it is the only natural setup in the country to provide all year round white water rafting for not only rafting professionals but also for beginners.
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Posted: 30 Jul 2016 04:30 PM PDT

1-day Sunday Trek To Bhimashankar on 31 July 2016
1200/- per person includes:
1) Travel in a non-AC hired vehicle from Mumbai to Base village of Bhimashankar & back.
2) Breakfast of zunka bhaakar & tea-coffee in the hills.
Exclusions: Water, entry fees & unmentioned expenses.
Grade: medium.
Height: 3500 feet.
CONFIRMATION BY PRIOR BOOKING BEFORE 28 July 2016, Thursday
» Pick up points with timings will be informed after booking.
» The pick up point is your drop point while returning.
» Ascent & Descent via Ganesh Ghat.
Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills. The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle. The Maharashtra Government has also declared it a Sanctuary.
Places of interest:
● 1200-1400 year old Bhimashankar temple &
● Gupt Bhimashankar waterfall
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SUGGESTED THINGS TO WEAR & CARRY:
Full-sleeved shirt & full length trousers.
Trekking shoes with Directly moulded sole (DMS), like Action Trekkers.
NO: sport shoes, sneakers, floaters, slippers, sandals, chappals, heels, etc.
Wide brim hat or cap.
Raincoat.
2 litres water in waterbottle.
Packed lunch in tiffin from home.
Medicines that you need or may need.
First Aid Kit.
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CONTACT US:
explorerspitstop@gmail.com or
99308 08551.
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Posted: 30 Jul 2016 05:30 PM PDT

Dear Friends,
It gives us a great privilege to inform you that ” Youth Adventures India” is organizing one day Trek to Visapur on 31st July,2016.
Let's grab our sack and trekking shoes to get the feel of this adventures trek with Youth Adventures India……
Duration: One Day
Cost: Rs.600/- only
Max Number of Participants: 40
Meeting Point :
06:00 am : Borivali National Park
Pickup point :
06:15 am : Goregoan
06:30 am : Vile Parle
07:00 am : Sion
09:30 am : Reach at Base Village. Breakfast & Tea with Round of Introduction
10:00 am: Trek start.
01:00 pm : Reach Top Explore & Lunch
02:00 pm: Return trek start
05:00 pm: Reach at base village Evening Refreshment
05:30 pm : Return Journey Start ( If Time Permit then enroute visit Bedse caves )
09:00 pm : Reach Mumbai
Cost Include –
Transport From & To Borivali by Private Non AC Bus
Breakfast
Morning and Evening Tea & Refreshment
Technical Expertise Charges
Last Date to Book – 26th July,2016
Advance Amount – INR 300/- Non Refundable
Payment Details:
One needs to deposite Registration / Advance amount in following bank detail
You Seat / Seats will be confirmed only after receiving the registration amount
Registration is on first come first serve basis.
Name: OMKAR MANOHAR GOTHANKAR
Corporation Bank A/c No.: – 049700101026613
Ashokvan Branch, Dahisar (E)
IFSC CODE : CORP0000497
MICR CODE : 400017037
Once you deposite the money kindly do SMS Transaction ID along with your name & number
You seat will be confirmed only after receiving the advance.
For advance incash kindly co ordinate with below contact
Omkar Gothankar 9773483654
Roshan Tandale 9619858121
Check list :
Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.
Double pack valuables in polythene.
• Identity Proof
• Water 2 liters
• Change of cloths
• Ready to eat snacks & Lunch for the day
• Personal medicines
• Windcheater
• Good shoes or floaters
• Other accessories
Optional – Cap, goggle, spoon, slippers, knife, snacks, fruits, Glucon ‘D’, ‘Enerzal’ powder, personal medical kit, extra polythene bags to keep cloths, camera,etc.
DO NOT CARRY: Slippers, High Heels, Alcohol
Regards,
Youth Adventures India
youthadventuresindia@gmail.com
youthadventuresindia@yahoo.in
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Posted: 30 Jul 2016 05:30 PM PDT

1 Day trek to Kothaligad-Peth Fort
othaligad-Peth Trek
Grade: Medium
Location: Karjat region
Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road.
It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort.
The locals say that this is not actually a fort but a sort of lighthouse from where the 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.
Itinerary:
Catch 06:10 AM Karjat Local from CST
Reach Neral by 07:45 AM
Reach Ambivali Village (Base Camp) by around 8AM by local transport
Destress and Rest for a while and start the ascend by 08:45AM
Reach Peth Village by 10AM and reach the fort by 11 AM
Relax, Click photographs and enjoy the cool air for about 1-1 and a half hour and then start the descend
At 1PM start the descend and reach Peth Village by 2
Reach Ambivali by 3PM.
Head towards Karjat by local transport and catch the CST local, reach CST by 6:30 PM(tentative)
Things to carry:
Please Carry your own Lunch and biscuits and chocolates to avoid fatigue on the way.
1. Luggage packed in big good trekking sack, all luggage wrapped in plastic bags to avoid getting wet (compulsory)
2. Complete spare set of clothes & socks
3. Water bottle (atleast 1 ltr) compulsory
4. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication
5. Rainwear
6. Good trekking shoes or Good Floaters (Sandals, Chappals not permitted)
7. Camera, Binoculars (Optional) – protect it properly from getting wet
Cost: Rs 350
Exclusions:
Travelling from Mumbai to Neral/Karjat and back
Breakfast and Lunch
For details:
Deepesh:9819595982
Veer:84 46 004865

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Posted: 30 Jul 2016 06:00 PM PDT

Tung Fort: This fort was built with an intention to keep watch on transport from Bor Ghat. From this fort we can easily locate Lohgad, Visapur & Pavan Maval.
Korigad Fort: Korigad is built near the Savashni Ghat, which connects Lonavla and Pali. This fort is well known due to its fortification that is still intact.
To visit the forts in this region, one needs at least 3-4 days leisure.
One can also go for a cross-country trek which includes Korigad, Ghangad, Tailbaila Walls, Sudhagad and Sarasgad.
ACTIVITIES : Climb to Tung (Kathingad). Grade: Easy.(1 hr trek) Climb to Korigad. Grade: Easy (1 hr trek)
GROUP : Age groups: 8 to 27 years. Age group mentioned is re-commendatory. Others can join if they are physically fit, and at their own risk and responsibility.
TRAVEL : Private bus from Dadar East (State Bank of India, Opp Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya) 0600 AM. Return 19.30 Dadar East.
Wear: T-shirt, light pant, windcheater/ light raincoat, cap.
No shorts. Thick soled shoes. No chappals or sandals please.
Carry: 1 set dry clothes, towel, napkin, Lunch, Light snacks, 2 ltr water bottle. Personal prescribed medication. Binoculars and camera optional.
Pack everything in plastic ziplock bags.
Backpack only.
Please NO suitcases, strolleys, carry bags, etc.
CHARGES : Rs. 900 per participant. (Charges include Private non Ac bus Travel, breakfast and escorts.)
PAYMENT : Web booking: http://74.54.201.114/pugsoft/webenrollment.aspx?WebEnrollmentGroup=%27MUM%27
Money Transfer: Cash or local cheques in favour of "Pugmarks Eco Tours Pvt Ltd – A/c No 912020037829418 in any branch of Axis Bank and mail Money Transfer Form (available on website) duly filled.
Electronic Transfer: to Pugmarks Eco Tours Pvt Ltd A/c No 912020037829418, Axis Bank, Sahakar Nagar Branch, Pune, IFSC Code: UTI B 0000350.
CONTACT : Tel: 022-24218928 / 8879366192. Website: http://www.pugmarks123.com
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