Rappelling at Duke’s Nose on 20th January 2013
Dear Beaters,
We invite you for an adventure activity, Rappelling at Duke’s Nose on 20th January 2013.
Trivia
Location: Khandala.
Region : Lonavla.
Base Village : Kurwande.
Grade: Medium
Rappelling Height : 300 ft
Cliff Height : 2506 ft
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.
Rappelling is a quick way of descending heights using adventure gear and involves sliding down the ropes. The speed of descend is controlled by the friction. Proper belay support makes this event 100% safe.
The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting point : Lonavla Station 08.00 am on 20 January 2012
Mumbai people can reach Lonavala by Indrayanai Express by 8.00 am
Pune People can reach Lonavala by 6.30 train or 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.
- 10.35 am : Rappelling will start as per registration , turn by turn. (as per registration order or situational )
- Lunch in between
- 05:30 pm : Departure to Mumbai
- Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.
Contribution
Rs 1000/- per head which includes
Travelling Charges from Lonavla to Lonavla.
Breakfast .
Travelling Charges from Lonavla to Lonavla.
Breakfast .
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipments.
Expertise,
Equipments.
For registration transfer Rs 1000/- per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
Note :
1. Extra Rapel - Rs. 800/- only. But only if time permit.
Check List:
Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from forceful air.
Identity Proof (must)
Water 2 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good covering footwear
Cap Camera Umbrella ( Optional)
Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri