Trek to Durga & Dhakoba on 17th of November 2013
Trek to Durga & Dhakoba on 17th of November 2013
Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an OffBeat trek to Durga and Dhakoba on 17th of November 2013, starting on 16th night.
Trivia
Height : 3900 - 4100 ft above msl
Grade : Medium (endurance)
Base Village : Palu (Amboli - Durgawadi)
Durga and Dhakoba are the two prominent peaks on the huge plateau spread between Jivdhan and Ahupe.
Places to Visit
Durga Fort :
Durga is a small fort with no remnants just a hill with many stones lying atop. At the base of the fort there is a small temple of Ma Durga.
Dhakoba :
Being the highest point on the plateau Dhakoba offers commanding view of the surrounding. One can spot, Naneghat, Jivdhan, Durga, Ahupe, Gorakhgad from here.
The main thrill is the view of the straight falling cliffs in the konkan area.
Darya Ghat / Amboli Ghat :This is one of the ancient pass connecting Amboli village of the Ghat with the Palu village in Konkan.
This is one of the most used passes from years to reach Konkan in less time than the motorable road. Being still in use it’s a wonderful trek as well. We will be descending to Palu via Amboli Ghat.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Mulund station east 10.30 pm on 16th Nov 2013
05.30am : Reach Junnar
06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Durgawadi),
08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, ect
10.30am : Reach Durga fort, Durga Temple and proceed to Dhakoba
11.30am : Reach Dhakoba, Ascend, Exploration
01.30pm : Lunch Break
05.30pm : Descend and Reach Amboli 06.00pm : Start return journey
09.30pm : Mulund (tentative)
Contribution
Rs 1000/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from mulund to mulund
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments
For registration kindly transfer Rs 1000 per head in the following A/c
Bank : Union Bank of India
We invite you to an OffBeat trek to Durga and Dhakoba on 17th of November 2013, starting on 16th night.
Trivia
Height : 3900 - 4100 ft above msl
Grade : Medium (endurance)
Base Village : Palu (Amboli - Durgawadi)
Durga and Dhakoba are the two prominent peaks on the huge plateau spread between Jivdhan and Ahupe.
Places to Visit
Durga Fort :
Durga is a small fort with no remnants just a hill with many stones lying atop. At the base of the fort there is a small temple of Ma Durga.
Dhakoba :
Being the highest point on the plateau Dhakoba offers commanding view of the surrounding. One can spot, Naneghat, Jivdhan, Durga, Ahupe, Gorakhgad from here.
The main thrill is the view of the straight falling cliffs in the konkan area.
Darya Ghat / Amboli Ghat :This is one of the ancient pass connecting Amboli village of the Ghat with the Palu village in Konkan.
This is one of the most used passes from years to reach Konkan in less time than the motorable road. Being still in use it’s a wonderful trek as well. We will be descending to Palu via Amboli Ghat.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Mulund station east 10.30 pm on 16th Nov 2013
05.30am : Reach Junnar
06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Durgawadi),
08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, ect
10.30am : Reach Durga fort, Durga Temple and proceed to Dhakoba
11.30am : Reach Dhakoba, Ascend, Exploration
01.30pm : Lunch Break
05.30pm : Descend and Reach Amboli 06.00pm : Start return journey
09.30pm : Mulund (tentative)
Contribution
Rs 1000/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from mulund to mulund
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments
For registration kindly transfer Rs 1000 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
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
A/c type : Savings
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Registration or queries:
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
Zeenat :
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri