Trek to Duke’s Nose on 30th of June 2013
Dear Beaters,
We invite you for a trek to Duke’s Nose on 30th of June 2013.
(Ascend via Kurvande and Descend to Khandala)
Trivia
Location: Khandala.
Region : Lonavla.
Base Village : Kurwande.
Grade: Easy
Dukes Nose is a huge pinnacle which can easily seen while crossing lonavla khandala between Pune – Mumbai. It also called as Nagpani ( Cobra’s Hood ) , as The top of this cliff reflects the pointed hood of a SNAKE. Popular with hikers , this cliff is believed to be a trekker’s paradise, which provide views of the downhill plains. It is famous for rock climbing, valley crossing and rappelling adventure activities.
The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting point : Lonavla Station 08.00 am on 30th of June 2013
People from mumbai are requested to reserve tickets in any of the train reaching Lonavala by 08.00am.
Options : Indrayani Express
Timings :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
Or people may opt to board any buy for Lonavala reaching there before 08.00am as per their convenience.
Note : It is advisable to reserve tickets in advance as the general compartment is always crowded on weekends.
For Pune People : Catch Pune Lonavala Train
Pune Station : 06:27 am
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 am
Lonavala : 07:50 am
Or by Sinhagad Express.
- 09:00 am : Reach Base Village, breakfast , Instruction , Do’s and Don’t
- 09:30 am : Start moving toward Duke’s Nose.
- 10:30 am : Reach Duke’s Nose.
- 11.30 am : Start trek towards Khandala, enjoy trekking through thick forest, crossing various water streams, Take lunch break enroute
- 03:30 pm : Reach Khandala, Tea
- 4.30 pm : Depart for Mumbai / Pune
- Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.
Contribution Rs.300/- per head
which includes:
Travelling Charges from Lonavla to Lonavla.
Breakfast .
Evening Tea.
For registration transfer Rs 300/- per head in the following A/c
Bank : Union Bank Of India
Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
A/c Type : Saving A/c
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
Check List:
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from insects and thorns while trekking through forest.
Identity Proof (must)
Water 2 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good covering footwear
Cap Camera Umbrella ( Optional)
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration
Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Email ID : offBeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri