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Landslide near Bhimashankar

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Date: July 30, 2014.

Landslide at Malin village in Ambegaon taluk, around 10 KM from Bhimashankar (Pune District).

News of many people dead and more trapped inside the debris almost numbering 200. Landslide was caused due to Heavy Rains over last few days.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been rushed from the neighbouring Talegaon camp to the village.
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Chadar Trek Song Story - Nature Knights




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Madap Waterfall Rappelling Trek - Adventure Story Movei



Next scheduled date: October 2nd, 2016. (Last waterfall rappelling of the season).

One day event. scroll down for schedule.

Click on the video above.. :) Enjoy the adventure.





Pickup Points

6:00 am Andheri West, Near Merwans Bakery
6:20 am Bandra (Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop)
6:30 am Sion Station
6:40 am Chembur Naka, Opp Kamat's Restarant
07:00 am Vashi (Junction of Station Road and Mumbai-Pune Highway)
07:45 am Mc Donald at entrance of Express Highway
08:30 am Arrival at base village
Breakfast near Base Village
Small Trek to the waterfall (60 minutes)
Waterfall Rappelling from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.
packed lunch will be provided
4:30 pm Start our trek back to base village
5:30 pm Tea with Snacks
6:00 pm Start back for Mumbai
8:30 / 9 pm Back in Mumbai



Trek; Waterfall Rappelling; Safety Gear and Technical Support - Rs.750/- per head.
Veg Meals (Breakfast; Lunch and Evening Tea; Snack during evening or packed snack - Rs.300/- per head).
Travel Ex. Mumbai - Rs.600/- per person.

Total Combo Cost (Trek and Waterfall Rappelling; Meals and Travel) : 750 + 300 + 650 = Rs.1650/- per person). Those driving down can exclude the travel cost.

Optional Billing:
Travel Ex. Mumbai - Rs.750/- per head. (Minimum group size 6 persons).
Travel Ex. Lonavala - Rs.500/- per head. (Minimum group size from Lonavala 6 persons).
Travel Ex. Khapoli Station / Ex. Karjat Station - Rs.400/- per head. (Minimum 6 persons).
Optional - Waterfall Rappelling + Zip Line Combo - (Rs.1,100/- per head). Minimum 12 persons billing.

Click here for procedure for Registration / Bookings

Batch Size - 25 to 40 per day. 

Registration with 100% advance mandatory.

Camp Fee includes travel by private transport; waterfall rappelling; introduction to basic rappelling and safety equipment's / procedures; easy trek (60 minutes one way); Breakfast (Maharashtra n Breakfast with Tea; Packed lunch prepared at Village Dhaba; Evening Tea and Snack).. 


The Sport: (Waterfall Rappelling / Canyoning )

Canyoneering is a brand new sport that's becoming very popular all over the world. Western Ghats have many waterfalls and flowing streams that offer plenty of opportunity to enjoy this sport. 

This unique, multi-sport adventure combines rappelling, down-climbing and river tracing in a deep valleys. Exploring trails following down the steep waterfalls is an adventure experience of a lifetime – go where very few have had the privilege to roam! Imagine yourself in the midst thick forest at the top of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.
Check list

Attire
Tights, leggings, or Track pants (avoid heavy jeans)
Full sleeves T-shirt (Dry fits), (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)

Pack all items in double 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 during adventure sports.



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Madap Waterfall Rappelling Trek - Adventure Story Movie

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Up Coming Events lineup.

Off-beat Mandala: Fixed Schedule Trips: Cycling, Treks, Biking, White Water Rafting, Waterfall Rappelling, Monsoon Adventure Treks, Safaris, Mountaineering, Rural Eco-Trips, Saili...



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Thoseghar

Thoseghar
Location: 20 km from Satara city.
Best time to visit : July to November.
WHAT TO SEE?
Thoseghar Waterfall.
Chalkewadi Wind Mills Project (It is near from Thoseghar).
Beautiful Nature (In Rainy Days)


This waterfall is at driving distance from Mumbai, Pune, Satara, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.



A 20 km drive from Satara city towards beginning of Konkan takes you to a heart stopping majestic site of a 1000 feet waterfall called Thoseghar it is named after its village. Thousands of people come from all over Maharashtra to visit this place during monsoon. You will experience the heavy rain fall here.
You can get a very clear view of this falls from the a newly constructed Platform to stand. For the adventurous ones can enter in the Valley and see where exactly the water falls except the Rainy season (due to heavy rainfall).This place is full of Natural beauty and pleasant climate to experience this you need to visit Thoseghar in Rainy season.
There are some hotels where you can enjoy a food(especially Non-veg) after enjoying the mighty of water fall.
Thoseghar waterfalls breaks the calmness of the surrounding with a loud roar as it falls down over a 1000 feet. Besides waterfalls this region also has a clean lake, dark woods and highly hilly region. You can enjoy various small waterfalls here which are about 15-20 meters high and one of around 500 meters high.
Thoseghar is really a wonderful place where you can enjoy the beauty of the nature. The best season to visit Thoseghar and enjoy is between July to November.


HOW TO REACH?
You can reach Thoseghar with state transport buses or via your own vehicle. The road direction and milestones direct the way to Thoseghar. On the way to Thoseghar you will see Parali dam and Sajjangad.
 The route to Thoseghar from Satara was very scenic (even in September). The road goes along the edge of the cliff giving you wonderful views all along the way.
You have to climb down a short distance before you reach the view point from where you will be able to see the thoseghar falls. The walk is short, So, the best time would be right in the middle of the monsoon.
Near thoseghar, the Chalkewadi windmill farms is an interesting place to see around Thoseghar, but no one never realised that the whole area would be infested with huge, realluhuhe windmills. Easily, the biggest ever seen, you can see hundreds of them all over the hills. The windmills were much bigger than what we thought would be.


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Off-beat Mandala: Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Off-beat Mandala: Sanjay Gandhi National Park:



Trek for a cause


The forest
The Park houses over 1000 plant species, 251 species of migratory, land and water birds, 50,000 species of insects, 40 species of mammals. In addition, the Park also provides shelter to 38 species of reptiles including crocodiles; monitor lizards; 9 species of amphibians and also 150 species of butterflies; and a large variety of fish.



The Cause
Trishul Learning Centre, a free learning centre for economically less privileged kids. Located at Josep Patel Wadi, Near 7 Bunglows, Versova Welfare School, Fisheries Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. Clickhere to know more about the projectclick here to know moreabout Trishul NGO.



Trip Fee for a cause:
Adult Participant: Rs.1000/- per adult.
Student Participant (upto 16 years old): Rs.750/- per adult.
Sponsor 2 children from Trishul Learning Centre: Rs.1500/- (2 children)

The trip fee includes:
80G Receipt for your donation
Certificate of participation and appreciation
Trek to Sylonda Trail (3rd stream)
Expert Support (Wild life and trek)
Hearty Breakfast at beginning of trek
Entry fee and permit at Sylonda Trail
Notebook and ball pen

Excludes:
Bottled water or beverages
Snack during trek
Any kind of Insurance policy
Entry fee or Parking fee to National Park
Parking ticket fee inside National Park if applicable
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded (no refund)

Trip Plan:
8:15 am meeting inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali East).
8:30 am Introduction / Induction
8:45 am Breakfast
9:30 am to 1:30 pm Sylonda Jungle Trek
3:30 pm Windup

What to carry and jungle code; what to carry; dos and don’ts:
Eco-sensitive tourism code to be strictly followed; leave only footsteps and take only memories
No littering; not causing any type of damage to forest.
No music players.
Attire: Track Pants / three fourth Pants with t-shirt (preferable full sleeves)
Rain wear (Poncho or Rain Coat); additional small umbrella for photographers)
Hand towel
Personal brunch bag.
Water bottle (Pet bottles or regular water bottles not disposable mineral water)
Carry all items kept in water proof sacks kept in protected backpack.

Optional:
Field Guide
Binoculars
Digital Camera


(Kindly carry enough precautions to protect all your electronic equipments from rain).
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Off-beat Mandala: Madap Canyoning Trek

Off-beat Mandala: Madap Canyoning Trek:



A Fresh new trek in lush Green Countryside with Plenty of  Waterfalls; The trek route takes through Flowing Streams and climbs up Gentle waterfalls that finally reach the bigger waterfalls..   Plenty of opportunity to Splash in Small Pools of Waterfalls; 


Locations:
Madap Waterfalls (Off Mumbai- Pune Highway).
You can reach here by your own car or bus;get off the express highway at "Mumbai-Poona Expressway at the Khalapur Toll Plaza (Khopoli Toll Naka).", and take a 30 minutes ride on the countryside road to Madap.

Grade: Easy
July 12th (Sat)

Registration Fee to block your seat: Rs.1000/- per head. (Call / SMS / email and confirm before registration).

Total Camp Fee: Rs.1150/- per head. (includes breakfast, lunch and travel)









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