Baana Trekkers : Trek From Peb To Matheran on 4th Aug '13.
Hi Trekkers,
We the Baana Trekkers invite you for one of the most adventurous trek of the monsoon , Trek from Peb(Vikatgad) to Matheran on 4th Aug 2013.
Info About The Event :
Peb (Vikatgad)
Type: Hill fort
Height: 2100 Feet (Approx)
Base Village: Fanaswadi (Neral)
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Region : Karjagt
Trek Leader: Pankaj Datkhile.
Ashish Datkhile.
History & info:
The fort derives its 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 itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting point : Neral Staion.
We will be starting with the 5:18 Karjat slow local (time table given below). Trekkers may catch the same Karjat train from their nearby station and meet us in the train directly.
Take return tickets till Karjat.
Take return tickets till Karjat.
Journey :
Morning Breakfast at Neral.
Travel by private vehicle till the base village.
Start our trek by 8:00 am.
Reach the top by 11:00am.
Afternoon lunch.
Exploration of fort
Trek towards Matheran by 1:00 pm
Reach Matheran 3:00 pm.
Take private vehicle till Neral station.
Evening refreshment.
Reaching Mumbai by 6.00pm tentatively.
Train Timings:
Karjat Slow Train
CST: 5:18 AM
Parel: 5:33 AM
Dadar:5:36 AM
Kurla: 5:47 AM
Ghatkopar: 5:53 AM
Thane: 6:14 AM
Dombivali: 6:36 AM
Kalyan: 6:46 AM
Neral: 7:24 AM
The cost for the trek is Rs 200/- per head which includes :
Travelling from Neral To Fanaswadi and Matheran to Neral
Morning Breakfast.
Evening refreshment.
Baana Trekkers Expertise Charges.
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
Things to Be carried:
A Return ticket of Karjat
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
Lunch for the day
Napkin, Pair of clothes
Camera (Optional),
A good trekking shoes.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried , so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
For further clarifications and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Pankaj Datkhile : 9664182457
Lalit Masurkar : 9757346135
Ashish Datkhile : 9930595889
Mail us in case of any query at baanatrekkers@gmail.com
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Rules and Regulations:
1. Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
2. Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek.
3. Respect the Heritage: Participants should not damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage.
1. Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
2. Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek.
3. Respect the Heritage: Participants should not damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Baana, it’s organizers will not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
5. In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Baana, it’s organizers will not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Regards,
TEAM BAANA.