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Showing posts with label "Trekking in Mumbai". Show all posts
Harishchandragad - Nali chi Vaat Trek
January 02, 2014One of the most adventurous treks in Maharashtra
Trekking, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Exploring Konkan Kada and Ancient Temple Complex, Wild Chefs and lot more..
Category: Tough
Dates:
December 19th Night to Dec 21st Evening
Pictures of Nature Knights first trek to Nali Chi Vaat -
Harishchandragad - 2007
Harishchandragad - 2008
Check video by some other group of the same trek.. Our own video to be shared soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQiajwvUxxo
Trekking, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Exploring Konkan Kada and Ancient Temple Complex, Wild Chefs and lot more..
Category: Tough
Dates:
December 19th Night to Dec 21st Evening
Pictures of Nature Knights first trek to Nali Chi Vaat -
Harishchandragad - 2007
Harishchandragad - 2008
Check video by some other group of the same trek.. Our own video to be shared soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQiajwvUxxo
Camp Fee
Rs.2400/- approximately.
Technical Support; Safety Gear and Management
Includes backpacking travel cost (Kalyan to Kalyan)
Packed Trekking food and Village Food (Day 2 and Day 3)
un-utilised resources will not be refunded.
Tentative Plan:
December 19th (Friday)
10:00 pm Meeting at Kalyan Station
Travel to base village (Belpada). 2 hours drive.
Trek to base of Nali (from Belpada).. approx 2 hours hike on flat land.
Stay as close to base of Nali Chi Vaat as possible
Don't forget to carry you sleeping bags, lite woolens.
December 20th (Saturday)
Base Village to the top of Harishchandragad (Konkan Kada),
Approx. 9 hours trek today.
5:30 am Wake up Call
The trek from Base village to the top of Harishchandragad takes nearly 9 hours and it becomes essential to start out as early as possible at the first break of light. So, make an overnight camp in the base village of Belpada after arriving from Kalyan the night before.
6:30 am Trek starts
Today's trek involves short hike through grassland after the base village leading to the base of mountain. Where gradual ascend starts through the forest path taking you through stream bed and finally reach to the place where you can see the rocky trail leads up through the Nali. One needs to be extremely conscious while climbing after this point till the time they reach the first plateau just Harishchandragad, near Konkan Kada.
Settle down near Konkan Kada, for a wonderfull view of sunset
Night dinner village food at offbeat dhaba.
December 21st, 2014 (Sunday)
Return trek after breakfast
Arrival at Kasara at around 2 to 3 pm
Board return train for Mumbai.
Return trek via easier route,
Take a jeep from base village for Kasara
End of Event.
Checklist:
Attire: 1 Set Track Pants / Leggings, T-Shirt (Dry fit) preferably full sleeves, Cap/ Hat, Good Trekking Shoe, Socks (One Set of change clothes)
Woolens, Sleeping Bag
Flash light / head lamps with spare batteries
Light snacks for trek (Chocolates, energy bars, dry fruits etc).
Personal medical kit
Small lite towel, Toiletries
Everything packed in a single and proper backpack
Cancellation Policy:
30% of the trip fee if cancelled before December 1st, 2014
No refund after December 1st, 2014.
30% of the trip fee if cancelled before December 1st, 2014
No refund after December 1st, 2014.
Rajmachi Night Trek
May 19, 2011
Night Trek to Rajmachi Trek and Over 100 feet Rappelling
Date: May 28 and 29, 2011
Starting Time: May 28 (2pm), From Andheri East, Opp to Regancy Restaurent, Road connecting to Western Express Highway, Diagonally Opposite to Bilsery.
Return Time: May 29 (7:30pm)
Trek Duration: Three and Half Hour One Way.. (Moderate)
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| Representative Picture of Rappelling not of Rajmachi |
Activities:
Night Trek, Day Trek, Fort Exploring, Dip in Pond, Village Food, Stay in Tents, Over 100 feet Rappelling from Fort, One night in Nature ..
Place to Start and End Trek: Lonavala (from Tungarli Lake)
Ideal number of Days: 2 Days and 1 Night
Camp Fee:
Rs.2950/- per head.. Rs.200/- Discount for Members.
Registration by 100% advance payment..
Includes:
Transport (Non-AC Mini-Bus) Andheri-Bandra-Sion-Vashi-Belapur-Panvel-Lonavala-Tungarli-and Return.
Food: May 28, Evening Hi-Tea with One Snack, May 29 - Breakfast, Lunch, and Hi-Tea
(kindly carry packed dinner for May 28, this is not included in budget)
Rappelling: Safety Gear, Technical Support by experts
Stay: Accommodation in Tents (Multi-Sharing), Separate accommodation for male and females.
Schedule:
2:00 pm (Start from Andheri, Mumbai)
2:15 pm (Pickup at Bandra, Kalanagar Juncation, below the Sky Walk Exit)
2:20 pm (Sion Station, outside station or near Sion Lunch Home)
2:45 pm (Chembur - Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
2:55 pm (Vashi - Junction of Station Road and Highway)
3:05 pm (Belapur)
3:15 pm (Panvel, at Entrance of Express Highway and near McDonald's)
4:15 pm (Lonavala expected arrival)
4:50 pm (Depart for Tungarli Dam)
5:15 pm (Start trek at Tungarli Dam for Rajmachi)..
Evening Trek, Enjoy Sunset on the way
Dinner below the starry night on the way
Arrival at camp site by 10pm
Chit Chat
Hit the sack
May 29, 2011
7:00 am Wakeup call (Optional Dip in Pond)
8:00 am to 8:45 am (breakfast)
09:30 am to 12:15pm (Rappelling and Fort Exploration)
Lunch at base village
Start trek to Lonavala at 1:50pm
Expected Arrival at Tungarli Dam (5:30 pm)
Hi-Tea at Express Mall or Lonavala
What to carry?
Flash Light with Spare Cells
Change Clothes (Preferred attire: Track Pants, Tights, Three Forth, Full Sleeves T-Shirt; Hand Towel, Big Towel)
Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Cap and Plenty of water (3 liters per head)
Mosquito Repellent
Personal (Velbet Anti-inflammatory cream, Anti-Fungal Cream / Powder, Moisturizer, Soap)
Bed Sheets 2 Nos (Or) One Bedsheet and One Mat (Or) Sleeping Bag light material
More about Rajmachi
Rajmachi is the name given to the twin hill forts located around 18 kilometers from Lonavala, the twin forts are called 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manaranjan'.
Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it a little steep. Best way to do a Rajmachi trek is start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manranjan', few simple village dormatory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee.
Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walkable distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery.
You can cover to twin forts near base village next day early morning. Afterlearly Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.
More about Rajmachi
Shrivardhan and Manaranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small platue in between them. A temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi. It is almost 3000 feet high. But it was mainly built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - Manaranjan is 2700 feet high. Manaranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see Ulhas river, Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala ,Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth to see. The way to fort is long but truly with a good view. One can enjoy a nice forest, Tungarli lake and many waterfalls as well.
Trek to Gorakhgad
December 31, 2010
Event Name - Trek to Gorakhgad – January 9, 2011.
Gorakhgad named after the saint Gorakshanath, is a small fort which gives you the taste of exactly same feeling. So to feel the might of the fort Nature Knights is planning to accept the challenge and reach those heights. A small but challenging adventure trek, gives you a good exposure of basic rock climbing adventure…
You are welcome to join us, and also invite your friends.. but register ASAP. We have only limited capacity (20 Team Members)..
Contribution per head
Contribution Rs. 800/- members get Rs. 100 discount
Only 25 seats available kindly reserve your seats well in advance.
The above charges include transport, trek management charges and climbing equipment usage charges.
Food is not included in the charges.
Click here to Register
The Schedule
12th July, 2008
6 am Andheri (W) Station (near Ahura bakery S.V. Road
6.30 am Bandra Kalanagar Juntion
6.40 am Sion Station (Opposite Sion Lunch Home)
7.15 am Thane
9.00 am Dehri Village
9.00-9.30 am Introduction & Induction for the trek
12.00 pm Reach main cave
1.00-3.00pm Community Lunch, Climbing the pinnacle & fort exploration (Optional)..
3.30 pm Start for Base
5.30 pm Freshen up and start for Mumbai
09:30 pm/10:00 pm Reach Andheri
The Adventure
To reach Gorakhgad, one can travel to Murbad via Kalyan. Reach village Dhasai from Mhase junction. From here, private jeeps as well as S.T. buses are available to reach the village of Dehri
Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. The trek to the caves is an easy climb, but the pinnacle is what makes the fort look so tempting to climb.
The top of the fort is very small. There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi. A wide region ranging from Siddhagad and Machchindragad up to Ahupe Ghat and Jeevdhan in the Naneghat area towards north can be seen from the fort-top.
Food
* The charges do not include any meals or Snacks.
Breakfast at Kalyan junction
Pre-packed lunch on the fort. (Please carry your lunch)
Evening tea on route
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. You can carry tetra packed buttermilk.
Clothing
Track pants , full sleeves t-shirt spare shorts, socks, rain wear
Packing your stuff
Pack all to carry items in Backpack; lightweight on bottom and topside of bag; heavy items towards shoulder and closer to body. Use compression straps if you have them in your backpacks.
Capacity of bag should be 40 to 60 liters.
Footwear
Sports shoes with rubber sole or trekking shoes; carry spare slippers or floaters. No high heals allowed.
Other essentials in your survival kit
1) 2 metes x 2 meter plastic sheet (will be available in any hardware store) or local market
2) Hand Sanitizer
3) Torch
4) Pocket Knife (Preferably Swiss Knife or equivalent)
5) Towel (light) and carry one cloth, useful for wiping dirt.
6) Walking Cane (should be 65% to 70% of your height – strong and light)
7) Emergency money (Rs. 500/- per head)
8) One bundle of 5 mm Nylon or 3 mm Carnamental ropes (around 10 meter).
9) Carry a note pad and two ball pens for your diary writing.
Goodies & nice to have
You may also carry goodies like camera; small - binoculars, magnifying glasses and pocket field guide to make most of the trip.
Contribution per head
Contribution Rs. 800/- members get Rs. 100 discount
Only 25 seats available kindly reserve your seats well in advance.
The above charges include transport, trek management charges and climbing equipment usage charges.
Food is not included in the charges.
Click here to Register
Transport: Private Bus/Jeep
Eco-Tourism Etiquettes
Camps organized by “Nature Knights” are in the eco / culturally -sensitive area like Sanctuaries, Jungles, and places of Historical importance.
While visiting these places we should blend into the community of Original Inhabitants and respect their culture and sentiments.
We strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.
Eco-Adventure Code
Don’ts
No littering we take back all that we carry.
Do not shout at, harass or feed animals. Your silence will help you appreciate and enjoy the jungle environment better.
Do not carry radios and walkmans, the sound may not only distract animals but also you would not be able to hear / senses the beauty or the beast in the Jungle.
Unless necessary; do not pick up dead wood, chop wood or pick flowers and plants. This may seriously damage the forest ecosystem balance.
Alcohol / Drugs not allowed
Avoid smoking during nature trials, this could cause forest fire or also distract the animals, as their sense of smell is far greater than ours.
Do not carry very expensive items which are not necessary like jewelry, very flashy clothes etc.
At the end always report on time for scheduled events and do not forget to enjoy selves and have a great adventure with new and old friends in Nature Knights Family.
Dos
Take initiative in participating for all group activities, your team initiatives will make the trip more memorable for you and others. Be a team player, do not be a city snob. Be responsible for yourself and others.
Stay with the group; never cross the designated lead person and never lag behind the last person designated. Remain with the group, venturing out on your own could prove to be dangerous.
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.
Fitness – Most important
1) Start walks 3 to 4 times per week; go for 45 minutes to 60 minutes brisk walk. If you can go for walks with your backpack or smaller bags, it would be the best way to prepare.
2) Do stretching exercise (stiff body can break down easily).
3) Built strength training (weights or GYM or at least do Surya Namaskar; Pushups; Squats and Stomach Crunches). 20 minutes 3 to 4 times per week is OK.
4) Eat good food (have 3 to 4 servings of vegetable or fruit salads per day).
5) Pranayam – Breathing exercise for developing stronger lungs.
Research – Browse net; talk to friends who may have gone to proposed location; investigate publications etc.
If you have purchased a new shoe for trek, start wearing it at least 10 to 15 days in advance to get used to the new shoe.
Most important; reach at the designated meeting place on correct place; time and date.
Hope to see you on yet another Nature Knights adventure.
For more information about us visit us at www.natureknights.net
