Kalavantin-durg-trek
June 04, 2012
One Day Trek To Kalavantin Durg
First Monsoon Trek, Exploring Rural Country, Hill Climb, Basic Level Rock Climbing and Mawla.
First monsoon trek of the season.
Location: Close to Panvel (Next to Prabalgad).
Rating: Medium difficulty trek, but the rains make it more challenging.
Date: June 17, 2012
For Registration click hereSchedule:
Pickup Points:
6:00 am Andheri West, S.V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery opp. Brahmakumari Hospital, Outside Bus Depot
6:15 am Valoka Junction (Santacruz East) / Bandra, Kalanagar Junction (Bandra East), Near exit of Sky Walk
6:20 am Outside Sion Station
6:30 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
6:45 am Vashi, Highway and station Road Cross Junction, Near Volvo Bus pickup point
Breakfast on the way
9:30 am arrival at base village
Introduction / Induction
Trek to Kalavantin DurgLunch at Prabalwadi
Trek back to Base (Sedung Village)
Return Journey Starts around 6:00 pm
We are expected to be back in Andheri around 8:30 pm
Camp Fee:
Rs.850/- per head. Includes (Transport, Road Tolls, Tech Support, Management Charges). 10% discount for members.
Food cost to be borne by individuals:
Carry packed lunch, Breakfast will be at Restaurant, Evening Tea at Restaurant.
How to Reach and more about the place: Base village of Thakurwadi – 4 to 5 KM off Highway (Mumbai-Pune), Near Setung Phata (http://wikimapia.org/1380474/Shedung-Village)
While reaching Thakurwadi village for start of trek, look out for Zoia resort, there's a road which goes left from there, and after walking about 1 hour on a broad village trail that leads you to the village at the foot of Kalavantin pinnacle (this village is common for Kalavantin durg and Prabalgad).
From here the trail gets narrow and steep. One thing to make sure is that the shoes are good, in monsoon this patch can get slippery.
After climbing for an hour more you reach the notch from where there are steps dug out in the rocks to climb the pinnacle from its southern end. The force of wind is freaking awesome at this notch, and throughout the climb. One gets to see few amazing landscape views as you climb higher. In all a very good climb for a beginner to experience a firsthand trek in Western Ghats. Also opportunity to checkout local village food at Prabalgad wadi, pictures of Village life and farms.
Those who are not interested to climb up right till the sumit (The last part of the climb).. there is lots of interesting things to do at Prabalgad base village.. View from the plateau, exploring rural village, farms, jungle trails around the village, village food etc..
Attire: Cotton and comfortable (T-Shirt - thin Full Sleeves is advantage as it protect from sun light, Cap or Hat, Track Pants or Tights); You may carry one set of change clothes, 3 Liters of water per head); few snacks to munch (Preferably fruits / salad items / Chocolates / Energy Bars etc).. Carry your personal first aid kit. Common first aid kit would be carried by Nature Knights team.
Trek-Ulhas-Valley-Kondana-Caves
June 01, 2012
One Day Trek to Ulhas Valley and Kondana Caves
Event Date: One Day Event.
( Jungle Monsoon Waterfall Trek of the Season)Jungle Trek, Hill Climb, Water Falls, Exploring Heritage Caves, Experiencing Village Food
Camp Fee
Group Inquire (Budgeting for One Day Treks)
Costing
Trek Support by experts, Road Tolls, Transport - Rs.1100/Trek Support by experts, Road Tolls, Transport, Food (Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea + Snack) - Rs.1750/-
Discounts
For Group size 25+ 15% Discount
For Group size 40+ 20% Discount
For Group size 55+ 25% Discount
For registration SMS 9821081566 (Name, Email id and cell no)or email at asif@natureknights.net
Tentative Schedule
(Subject to weather, traffic and out door dynamics).
6:00am Start from Andheri West, S. V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery, Outside Bus Depot
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:40 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
7:00 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
7:30 am Breakfast at Belapur (Restaurant)
Introduction session and Induction in Bus
10:00 am Trek to Kondana Caves
Hill Climb / Waterfall Dhamal
01:30 pm Lunch at Kondana Caves
03:00 pm Trek back to Kondivita
04:00 pm Tea and Snack at Kondivita Village
05:00 pm Start back for Mumbai
09:00 pm Expected to be back in Mumbai (return time will depends on traffic).
Check list for Participants
Attire
Track pants or tights or any comfortable clothes (avoid heavy jeans)Full sleeves T-shirt, (you may carry spare change clothes)Carry Spare Swimming trunks, light towel Rain wear (Poncho, or Short light Raincoat), Rain Cap or HatRegular Sun Cap or HatHand TowelIn-Between Snack (Food)
Carry personal snacks for in between food bites (fruits, biscuits, chocolates thepla, etc)
Water - carry minimum 2 to 3 liters of water per head (Carry in personal Pet Bottles, avoid disposable mineral water bottles).
Other Mandatory Items
Flash light Water (2 liters per head)Packed Lunch.Pack all items in plastic bags before packing it in your backpack or ruck sackPack everything in your backpack properly. Light items on top and bottom side of bag, heavy item towards center and towards your shoulder and body. Use compression straps to tighten the bag from all sides so that items inside the bag do not keep shifting.Optional Items
Comb and pocket mirrorpersonal medical kitMosquito repellent CameraWe strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.
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