SWACHHAND TREK TO KALSUBAI - THE HIGHEST POINT IN MAHARASHTRA" Dt.20TH JAN,2013

Dear Friends.



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Duration:                Dt.20th Jan, 2013 (Journey Starts on 19/01/2013 at 11.30 pm)
Meeting point:       At Bhandup Rly. Station platform no.01 below Indicator at 11.30 pm
Mode of Transport: Local – Public Transport
Note: All are requested to take return Train Ticket till KASARA station .

Brief Introduction about Kalsubai :
 
Height: 5400 feet                      Grade:  Medium                        Location: Igatpuri


Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris, the Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view.The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihar, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen. Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top.


The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

All are requested to take return Train Ticket till KASARA station .

Meeting Point:  At  Bhandup Rly Station platform no.01 below Indicator at 11.30 pm
Start Journey through Kasara Train from Bhandup and will reach Kasara stn. by 02.00 am
Catch Local Vehicle jeep at Kasara – Arranged by us. And reach at Base Village Bari
Some Rest, have breakfast, & start our trek by 07.00 am , 10.00-10.30 am ATOP
upto11.30-12.00 am Exploration, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding
11.30 am decend , 02.30 at base village …. Lunch Break(Carried by yourself)
05.00 pm Start back to Mumbai via Kasara and reach Mumbai by 09.30 pm tentatively.

 Things To be Carried Along with
● Identity Card,  ● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has one hands free while walking ● Comfortable shoes, sandals ● Extra Pair of Clothes,Towel/Napkins, Caps etc.● Torch with Extra cells ● Some ready to eat food  ● Water bottle 02 Liters (compulsory ) ● Lunch for Saturday i.e.20TH JAN,2013(compulsory )  ● Medicine those if u require usually Polythene bag for your garbage ● 2-3 bunch of News-papers ● Camera – Optional



Cost Inclusions:          * Kasara to Kasara Transportation via Public Transport
                                     * Tea, Breakfast, Snacks,during the Trek,
                                     * Swachhand Expertise charges
 Cost Exclusions:       * Lunch for Sunday i.e. 20th Jan,2013 &
                                     * Personal orders of food & cold drinks

For More Details & Registration Contact our members at:
Pravin Ghude             9920404522,            Rushikesh Sakhare 9967686828,  
Ganesh Bhopalgade   9619669104,            Sachin Shirawale    9321507040
Email: - swachandbhatkanti@gmail.com, pravinmpg@gmail.com

General Rules / Instructions for the participants and members:

•  Kindly carry Identity proof for the trek.
•  Anyone above 12 years can Join the Trek
•  Please book your seat (name) well in advance and reconfirm the time and date on the day of departure on phone because program may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
•  Bookings for all treks shall close two (2) days before the event date. For treks, where a private vehicle is booked bookings shall close four (4) days in advance. Bookings shall strictly be on first come first serve basis.
• Each participant shall carry things as above (Please read Things to Carry) for every trek.
• The leader’s decision will be final and all the members should abide by it. Trek leaders have the authority to alter/modify the program/route without intimation.
• The participants are advised not to wander off from the trail. Always listen to leaders for instructions and stay with the entire group throughout.
• We all are committed to keep the trail clean and urges all participants to help the cause by not littering during the trek. Keep all the waste with you and even if you find some waste, collect it and deposit at the base village at the end of the trek.
• Do not destroy or dirty the archeological, historical monuments.
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside. Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, ex. drinking etc.
• Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
• Participants should inform the leaders if they suffer from any heart ailments, blood pressure, asthma etc. If the leaders are not informed and any untoward incident takes place, neither the leaders not Swachhand Team will be held responsible.
• Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program. Or compensation in whatsoever manner.

          Note:

• Please read above Instructions/ rules and regulations.  You are bound by the same.
• Print and leave a copy of this mail at home, with a friend or relative in case of Emergency.
• If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.

         Thanks and Regards,
         Team Swachhand