Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013
July 31, 2012
Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon - 2013.
Those who are interested in running the marathon under NGO category .. Kindly get in touch with me at 9619182010 or 9821081566. We have limited Bibs.. get in touch with me ASAP.
if not reachable on phone send email at asif@natureknights.net
Nature Knights is supporting "Trihul" NGO ..
You can register for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, or Dream Run
Registration Fee under NGO Category - Rs. 6000/- per participant , (You may also donate more if you wish to). The amount goes towards Charity Fund for NGOs.
Participants will get 80G Receipt (The amount paid will be exumpted from TAX)
Requirements and Procedure
Prepare a chq / DD drawn in favor of "United Way of Mumbai"
Minimum Amount Rs.6000/-.
Documents Required
Duly filled registration application form (Forms are available with us).Copy of, Pass Port Size Photograph and
Self Attested Copies of Copy PAN Card and Address Proof
Age Proof if your age is less than 18 years old
Procedure
Submit Duly filled Registration Application Form to us along with all required documents, photograph and DD/Chq (as mentioned above).
Trishul website: www.trishul-ngo.org
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Waterfall-Rappelling-Kune
July 26, 2012
Waterfall Rappelling and Trek at Kune
Location (Lonavala and Khandala)Waterfall Rappelling and Trek in paradise .. Aati kya Khandala
Event Date: September 2, 2012.
The actual waterfall rappelling would be around 80 feet and trek up and down would be around two hours.
Nature Knights Team will be equipped with seasoned professionals and safety gear to support participating trekkers freshers as-well-as seasoned
About Kune Falls
Kune Falls is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Khandala. It is located centrally within the Lonavala Khandala valley. The Kune Falls is worth admiring. The Kune Falls is surrounded by lush green vegetation. People often hold picnics around the region of the falls. Innumerable number of tourists from various parts of the country visit this famous site annually. The waterfall is divided into 2 sections. Every part of the falls is almost 100 meters high.
In order to reach Kune Falls tourists should catch the Mumbai Pune Expressway and then stop at the Lonavala bypass. From there they should avail any buses or local transport that takes the Mumbai-Pune highway route. On reaching Kune tourists should be able to spot the most eminent landmark, which is the Kune Church. From there tourists can walk the path till they arrive the Falls of Kune.
Camp Fee: Rs.1550/- (Members Rs.100/- discount).
Includes Transport, Road Tolls, Waterfall Rappelling, Trek, Breakfast (Standard South Indian Snack with Tea or Coffee) and Evening (Snack with Tea or Coffee)
Kindly carry your own packed lunch (see suggestion for packed lunch and Water).
Kindly carry your own packed lunch (see suggestion for packed lunch and Water).
Suggestions for packed lunch: (Sandwiches); Thepla; Potato Vegetable; Roti; Boiled Eggs; Ready to eat canned food; home cooked roti / dry vegetable; Puran Poli; Bread / Cheese slice / spread; Potato Vada; Bread; etc..you can get creative; We will have multi-cultural buffet. Carry tetra packed buttermilk.)
Also carry some chocolates; biscuits; salad items; 3 liters water per head for on-the-way in-between meals and water.
Tentative Schedule
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
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast at Khandala
Option (Idli; Medu Wada; Dosa; Bata Wada (With Tea or Coffee).
09:30 am Trek Starts at Khandas
Induction and Introduction before beginning the adventure
Trek and Waterfall Rappelling
Trek and Waterfall Rappelling
Expected windup time at Khandala / Lonavala 5:00pm
5:45 pm Start from Mumbai
9:45 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
9:45 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
Check List
Food and Water: Packed Lunch and Water (3 liters per head)
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 Hat
Regular Sun Cap or Hat
Hand Towel
Other mandatory items
Flash light with spare batteries
Pack all items in plastic bags before packing it in your backpack or ruck sack
Pack 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 mirror
Towel
Change Clothes
Towel
Change Clothes
personal medical kit
Mosquito repellent
Camera (preferable all weather camera)
Eco-Adventure Code
We strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.
Waterfall Rappelling
July 26, 2012
Waterfall Rappelling by Nature Knights..
Check one of our videos..
Know more about Waterfall Rappelling..
http://www.natureknights.net/2012/03/waterfall-rappelling.html
Check one of our videos..
Know more about Waterfall Rappelling..
http://www.natureknights.net/2012/03/waterfall-rappelling.html
Earth-and-Man
July 25, 2012
The Earth does not belong to man; Man Belongs to Earth.
All things are connected like the blood that unites one family.
Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it.
Whatever he does to the web he does to himself.
All things are connected like the blood that unites one family.
Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it.
Whatever he does to the web he does to himself.
Bhimashankar-Monsoon-Trek
July 24, 2012
Bhimashankar Sidi-ghat Trek
Date: August 5th, 2012.
Adventure Trek and Rock Climbing for Amateurs in company of experienced trekkers; Don't forget your swimming trunks and towel.
You and Your Friends Welcome to Join Nature Knights on a Great Eco-Adventure...
You and Your Friends Welcome to Join Nature Knights on a Great Eco-Adventure...
Trek Route:
Khandas Village to Base of Sidi Ghat - [30 to 40 Minutes] (Grade Easy)
Sidi Ghat Climb - Climb [30 to 40 Minutes] (Grade Challenging, Steep slope)
Lunch and Chill Out on Sidi Ghat Plateau [Time Spend 2 Hours] (Grade - Chill Out)
Traverse Across Plateau [Over Sidi Ghat] - 40 Minutes (Grade Easy)
Down Hill Climb via Ganesh Ghat - [Approx 60 Minutes] (Grade Easy)
Swim in Stream on the way back - [60 Minutes] (Grade - Chill Out)
Bhimashankar Altitude: 1034 mtrs
Event: Trek Bhimashankar Sidi Ghat (While Going Up, Return from the Plateau via Ganesh Ghat)..
Link to Photo Album
Event: Trek Bhimashankar Sidi Ghat (While Going Up, Return from the Plateau via Ganesh Ghat)..
Location: 128 km from Pune (via Manchar) or by trek via Khandas (Near Karjat / Neral)
Best Season: Monsoon and Winter
For inquiries on custom packages for Bhimashankar kindly get in touch with
Camp Fee: Rs.850/- (For members Rs.100/- Discount).
Includes: Travel By Bus; Breakfast, Evening Tea/Biscuit, Guide and Tech Support.
Includes: Travel By Bus; Breakfast, Evening Tea/Biscuit, Guide and Tech Support.
Carry your own packed lunch.
Link to Photo Album
More about Bhimashankar
There are three route to Bhimashankar starting from Khandas; one is from Ganeshghat the easiest at the same time the longest; 2nd going via waterfall and the third the shortest but the most adventurous (sidi ghat) route; we will be taking thist shortest but also the most adventurous trail to Bhimashankar.
The trek to Bhimashankar via Sidi Ghat is adventurous and involves a bit of elementary rock climbing. We will be carrying safety equipment like Carnamental Rope (Mountaineering Ropes); Carabineers; Descender; Mechanical Ascender; Tape Slings etc. The group will be a mix of experienced trekkers and also new explorers into trekking (but ready to rough it out in the psychological thriller walk).
Tentative Schedule
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
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast
Option (Idli; Medu Wada; Dosa; Bata Wada (With Tea or Coffee).
10:00 am Trek Starts at Khandas
12:00 pm Reach at First Plateau
Lunch at First Plateau
2:00 pm Start our trek back from Ganesh Ghat to Khandas
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Swim in the River/Stream
5:00 pm Start from Mumbai
9:00 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
This is a moderate (Challenging Climb).
There are three route to Bhimashankar starting from Khandas; one is from Ganeshghat the easiest at the same time the longest; 2nd going via waterfall and the third the shortest but the most adventurous (sidi ghat) route; we will be taking thist shortest but also the most adventurous trail to Bhimashankar.
The trek to Bhimashankar via Sidi Ghat is adventurous and involves a bit of elementary rock climbing. We will be carrying safety equipment like Carnamental Rope (Mountaineering Ropes); Carabineers; Descender; Mechanical Ascender; Tape Slings etc. The group will be a mix of experienced trekkers and also new explorers into trekking (but ready to rough it out in the psychological thriller walk).
Check List:
Check List:
Suggestions for packed lunch: (Sandwiches); Thepla; Potato Vegetable; Roti; Boiled Eggs; Ready to eat canned food; home cooked roti / dry vegetable; Puran Poli; Bread / Cheese slice / spread; Potato Vada; Bread; etc..you can get creative; We will have multi-cultural buffet. Carry tetra packed buttermilk.)
Also carry some chocolates; biscuits; salad items; 3 liters water per head for on-the-way in-between meals and water.
Attire:
Important: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs not allowed in "House of Yoga" and during adventure sports.
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 Hat
Regular Sun Cap or Hat
Hand Towel
Other mandatory items
Flash light with spare batteries
Water (2 liters per head)
Packed Lunch for day 2 (For those coming only for one day camp).
Pack all items in plastic bags before packing it in your backpack or ruck sack
Pack 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 mirror
personal medical kit
Mosquito repellent
Camera
Eco-Adventure Code
We strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.
Important: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs not allowed in "House of Yoga" and during adventure sports.
How to prepare your self for any treks?
Go through the “What to carry?” matrix while packing your backpack.
Carry personal medical kit, even though general first aid kit is available with the group.
Rehearse packing and un-packing of your bags with proposed items to be packed (Remember - every item has a place, every item in its place); check the weight of your bag. You have to carry this weight for 4 to 5 hours of trek; do not carry items not required
More About Bhimashankar
The adventure
Bhimashankar is a dream destination for any trekker, a paradise for a Naturalist, a spiritual journey for a religious person; a perfect setting for an exciting eco-adventure.
The excitement begins right at Neral station as you have your breakfast and sip of tea anticipating what’s to come. You start your travel from Neral / Karjat in dugdugies for a bumpy ride along countryside till you reach the village Khandas. We are ready for the trek once we finish our induction and introduction. The trail leading from Khandas village to Bhimashankar goes through all kinds of terrain; the trail start as a flat cross country walk to a semi-deciduous scrubland and as you progress the climber gets steeper and finally ending in a ever-green forest. Few patches also involves a bit of armature rock climbing. You pass through a glimpse of history as you cross two forts Tung and Paddar Killa;
Once on top of Bhimashankar you can’t resist visiting Ancient Jyotir ling temple or explore the mysterious Gupt (Secret) Bhimashankar Ling hidden the cool forest Bhimashankar; We also have the rare temple of Goddess Anjana.
There is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shankara after getting angry, killed Rakshas Tripurasura. The heat generated from their war caused the origin of river Bhima. That is why it is called Bhimashankar.
Play a nature detective trying to site the secretive Shekru (Giant Squirrel of Bhimashankar); for anxious bird watchers there is plenty of Bird life, Keep your binoculars; camera and field guide handy. A walk through the old jungle of Bhimashankar is magical experience liven your spirit green and clean. Bhimashankar is conserve red forest area and wildlife sanctuary where a variety of birds, animals, flowers, plants can be seen.
There are Buddha style carvings of Amba-Ambika, Bhootling and Bhimashankar in the hills of Manmod near Bhimashankar. A big size bell in Hemadpanthi structure built by Nana Phadanavis is also a feature of Bhimashankar.
Various places that could be visited in Bhimashankar are Hanuman Lake, Gupt Bhimashankar, Origin of River Bhima, Nag Phani, Bombay Point, Sakshi Vinayak and lot more.
Get cozy in pleasant Climate; put your feet up at end of the day in any vintage Ashrams; If in mood for sweet tooth try the local Khoya Sweets served by warm people; there is lots more to discover for those inquisitive and adventurous.
Life-Quiz
July 22, 2012Life Quiz
Do Read..
1. Name the 5 wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last 5 winners of Ms. Universe.
3. Name the last 10 people who won the Nobel Prize.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers the headlines of yesterday.
Even though these people must be the best in their fields.. applause dies,
awards r tarnished and forgotten..!!
Here's another quiz.. let's see how this goes:
1. Name 5 teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name 5 friends who helped you thru difficult times.
3. Name 5 people who taught you something worthwhile.
4. Name 5 people who make you feel special.
5. Name 5 people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier ... right? :)
The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with most awards and loads of money...
Life is full of ordinary people who have made the world a better place for you!
Cherish them!!!
Mother Earth
July 20, 2012The Earth
- From David Ecke's
Green Politics Explained.
If the Earth were only a few feet in diameter, floating a few feet above a field somewhere, people would come from everywhere to marvel at it.
People would walk around it, marvelling at its big pools of water, its little pools and the water flowing between the pools. People would marvel at the bumps on it, and the holes on it and they would marvel at the very thin layer of gas surrounding it and the water suspended in the gas.
The people would marvel at all the creatures walking around the surface of the ball, and the creatures in the water. The people would declare it sacred because it was the only one, and they would protect it so that it would not be hurt.
The ball would be the greatest wonder known, and the people come to pray to it, to be healed, to gain knowledge, to know and wonder how it could be.
People would love it and defend it with their lives, because they would somehow know that their lives, their own roundness could be nothing without it. If the Earth were only a few feed in diameter...
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