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Showing posts with label Dukes Nose Rappelling. Show all posts
Up-Coming Events
February 07, 2017Scheduled Events
The Big Dukes Nose Rappelling Event
March 5th, 2017 - Click here
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Tropical Jungle Camp on a Full Moon Night - with Bush Craft
Tropical Jungle Camp on Fullmoon night by the lake
Highlights - Bush Craft, Survival and Wilderness Camping Adventure
(Built your own bamboo raft; raft ride; fishing with native gear;
lighting your own fire and cooking meal on wood-fire; navigating during night trek;
Basic art of climbing on steep slopes; rappelling; basic but important knots in rappelling; valley crossing and zip line).
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Night Trek and Camping on Fullmoon Night (Konkan Kada / Harishchandragad)
March 11th, 2017
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The Big Dukes Nose Rappelling Event
March 5th, 2017 - Click here
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Tropical Jungle Camp on a Full Moon Night - with Bush Craft
Tropical Jungle Camp on Fullmoon night by the lake
Highlights - Bush Craft, Survival and Wilderness Camping Adventure
(Built your own bamboo raft; raft ride; fishing with native gear;
lighting your own fire and cooking meal on wood-fire; navigating during night trek;
Basic art of climbing on steep slopes; rappelling; basic but important knots in rappelling; valley crossing and zip line).
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Night Trek and Camping on Fullmoon Night (Konkan Kada / Harishchandragad)
March 11th, 2017
Summer Camps for Students - (Age 12 to 16 years old) - April and May 2017
Moms-n-Kids Camp (April and May 2017)
Family and Kids Camp (April and May 2017)
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Account No.: 50200006370273
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019
Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD.,
JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,
WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA
Also check the following links:
Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here
Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
Our Corporate Services - Click here
Team Building Program - Click here
Some of our credentials - click here
Adventure Hobbies - Know more click here
Join our Adventure Club Family and Trips - Click here
Why us - Click here
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Social Values
Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here
Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
Our Corporate Services - Click here
Team Building Program - Click here
Some of our credentials - click here
Adventure Hobbies - Know more click here
Join our Adventure Club Family and Trips - Click here
Why us - Click here
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Dukes Nose Rappelling
October 19, 2012
Dukes Nose Big Rappelling Adventure
Experience The Tingling feeling of Adrenaline Rush..
One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling and Adventurous Traverse in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling and Adventurous Traverse in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
Activities Big Rappelling, Traversing on Cliff Edge, Introduction session on Mountaineering Fundamentals and Rappelling, Short Trek to Dukes Nose includes Hill Climbing, Village Food, Cooking in the Wild.. Making Chai / Coffee with Toast Bread in Wilderness.
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates: March 5th, 2017
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates: March 5th, 2017
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| Can you spot him |
Features: 800 feet monolith
Camp Fee: Rs.1750/- per person (Without Transport Rs.1350/-)
Repeat Rappelling (Add Rs.700/-). We will only be allotted repeat rappelling if time permits towards the end.
For inquiries and bookings:
WhatsApp - +91 7021796269 / 9619182010
Or Call: 9819983722 / email: info@natureknights.net
Includes Rappelling
Activities Big Rappelling, Traversing on Cliff Edge, Introduction session on Mountaineering Fundamentals and Rappelling, Short Trek to Dukes Nose includes Hill Climbing, Village Food, Cooking in the Wild.. Making Chai / Coffee with Toast Bread in Wilderness.
Transport Non-AC bus from Mumbai to Base Village near Lonavala and Back, Packed Basic Breakfast and Lunch, and Tea with Biscuits at Summit.
Exclusion.
Bottled Water is not included in the package, every participants is expected to carry 3 liters of water per head.
Packed breakfast and lunch will be given to each participants at the base village they have to carry the same in their own backpack.
Packed breakfast and lunch will be given to each participants at the base village they have to carry the same in their own backpack.
Important Note:
You may collect your token number for Rappelling as-soon-as you confirm your registration for rappelling. the token numbers will be given based on first-cum-first register unless you would like to do it in the second half of the day..
You should be present at the start point of the rappelling fully geared up with safety gear when your roll call comes.
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| Dukes Nose Traverse |
(Confirmed registration only against 100% advance payment).
Schedule:
Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here
Schedule:
06:00 hours – Pickup from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:15 hrs - Vakola Junction, on Western Express Highway
06:20 hrs - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk.
06:30 hrs - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
06:45 hrs – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
07:10 hrs – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road)
08:15 hrs – Packed Breakfast on the way.
09:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
Trek from base village to Dukes Nose (45 minutes to one hour)
Introduction to Mountaineering and Rappelling
Rappelling and Traverse on the cliff edge parallel to Village Food and Wild Chef activity
17:00 hrs – Trek back to base village.
18:00 hrs – Start back for Mumbai. from village.
21:30 hrs – Back at Andheri
More about Dukes Nose or Nagphani
A trekker's delight, Dukes Nose or Nagphani is a 800-foot monolith located in Khandala. Locally known as Nagphani ( hood of the snake, as the cliff also resembles the hood of the snake), the British named it Duke's Nose after Duke of Wellington (his pointed nose resembled this cliff). One can reach the top of Dukes Nose in one and a half hours. There is a Mahadeva temple and large space on top of the rock. This is accessible from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village. |
Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):
Account Name: OFFBEAT MANDALA
Account No.: 50200006370273
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019
Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD.,
JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,
WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA
Also check the following links:
Checklist for one day treks Click here
Why us - Click here
Some of our credentials - click here
Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here
Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
Our Corporate Services - Click here
Team Building Program - Click here
Adventure Hobbies - Know more click here
Join our Adventure Club Family and Trips - Click here
Wild Weekend 2012
March 17, 2012
Wild Weekend at Countryside
April 7, 2012 and April 8, 2012
Long Weekend is coming up, how do you plan to spend it?
A Small Night Trek in Starry Night (Lohgad)
Dip in the River
Camp Fire
Barbecue Dinner (Barbecue in Campfire, Teamwork do it yourself)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Stay in Country Side Cottage
Lunch at River Side Dhaba
Big Rappelling Dukes Nose (Optional)
Easy Grade Cross Country Cycling (Optional)
Para-Gliding (Optional)
Paint Ball (Optional)
Camp Fee For Wild Weekend:
Rs.1,400/- (Member Discount Rs.100/)
Special Combo Wild Weekend + Dukes Nose Rappelling:
Rs.2,900/- (Member Discount 10%)
Wild Weekend Camp Fee: Includes
Stay in Country Side Cottage
A Small Night Trek to Lohgad (A Walk in the Starry Night)
Dip in the River
Transport (Point to Point Only)
(Saturday - Mumbai - Lonavala - Pauna Lake - Lohgad Wadi - Lonavala)
(Sunday - Lonavala - Bushy Dam - Lonavala - Mumbai)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Barbecue Dinner in the Wilderness - (Lohgad or Near by)
Food: Campfire Barbecue Dinner on Sunday, and Saturday Breakfast
ONLY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Optional Pick and Choose
(Excluded in Wild Weekend Camp Fee)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT MANDATORY..
(Prior Registration Confirmation for Dukes Nose Rappelling and Para-Gliding Mandatory with 100% Advance).
Para-Gliding - Rs.2500/- (Paragliding only). Saturday or Sunday (subject to availability of seats and no discounts)
Cross Country Cycling - Rs.250/- (Up-to Four Hours Cycling), up-to 10 Cycles available (No Discounts)
Paint Ball - Rs.500/- (No Discounts)
Note: Un-Utilised Resources will not be refunded.
Food in Transit not included
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Tentative Plan of Schedule
Day 1 (Saturday) April 7, 2012.
6:00 am Start from Mumbai
Pickup Points
06:00 hrs – Pickup/Meeting Points from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:15 hrs - Vakola Junction, on Western Express Highway 06:20 hrs - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk. 06:30 hrs - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
April 7, 2012 and April 8, 2012
Long Weekend is coming up, how do you plan to spend it?
A Small Night Trek in Starry Night (Lohgad)
Dip in the River
Camp Fire
Barbecue Dinner (Barbecue in Campfire, Teamwork do it yourself)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Stay in Country Side Cottage
Lunch at River Side Dhaba
Big Rappelling Dukes Nose (Optional)
Easy Grade Cross Country Cycling (Optional)
Para-Gliding (Optional)
Paint Ball (Optional)
Camp Fee For Wild Weekend:
Rs.1,400/- (Member Discount Rs.100/)
Special Combo Wild Weekend + Dukes Nose Rappelling:
Rs.2,900/- (Member Discount 10%)
Wild Weekend Camp Fee: Includes
Stay in Country Side Cottage
A Small Night Trek to Lohgad (A Walk in the Starry Night)
Dip in the River
Transport (Point to Point Only)
(Saturday - Mumbai - Lonavala - Pauna Lake - Lohgad Wadi - Lonavala)
(Sunday - Lonavala - Bushy Dam - Lonavala - Mumbai)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Barbecue Dinner in the Wilderness - (Lohgad or Near by)
Food: Campfire Barbecue Dinner on Sunday, and Saturday Breakfast
ONLY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Optional Pick and Choose
(Excluded in Wild Weekend Camp Fee)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT MANDATORY..
(Prior Registration Confirmation for Dukes Nose Rappelling and Para-Gliding Mandatory with 100% Advance).
Para-Gliding - Rs.2500/- (Paragliding only). Saturday or Sunday (subject to availability of seats and no discounts)
Cross Country Cycling - Rs.250/- (Up-to Four Hours Cycling), up-to 10 Cycles available (No Discounts)
Paint Ball - Rs.500/- (No Discounts)
Note: Un-Utilised Resources will not be refunded.
Food in Transit not included
Home / Up Coming Events / Contact us / Registration
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| Paragliding at Pauna or Kamshet (Rs.2500/-) Optional |
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| Paint Ball (Rs.500/- Optional) |
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| Night Trek Wild Weekend |
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| Barbecue Wild Weekend |
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| Camp Fire Wild Weekend |
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| Dip in River Wild Weekend |
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| Dukes Nose Rappelling (Optional, Special Price Combo Package with Wild Weekend) |
More Details on Dukes Nose Rappelling Click Here
Tentative Plan of Schedule
Day 1 (Saturday) April 7, 2012.
6:00 am Start from Mumbai
Pickup Points
06:00 hrs – Pickup/Meeting Points from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:45 hrs – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
07:00 hrs – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road
08:45 hrs – Breakfast on the way.
09:00 hrs - Meeting at My Place by 9am.
(Edge Woods, Plot No 35, Cottage No. 2, Divya Hill Top Cottage, Nagar Gaon, Near Swami Akal Kot Temple); Lonavala.)
Cross Country Cycling in the Morning
Optional (Paint Ball)
Lunch and Rest
Optional (Those who wish to go for Paragliding, may leave after lunch and join us back at Lohgadwadi)..
Swim at Lake
Trek to Lohgad Fort
Camp Fire and Wild Chefs (Barbecue Dinner at or Near Lohgad)
Night Trek
Back to Cottage
Hit the Sack
Day 2 (Sunday) - April 8, 2012
Kings Breakfast at Cottage (Early Morning)
After Breakfast Trek to Dukes Nose
Optional (Dukes Nose Rappelling)
Lunch at Dukes Nose Base
Those who wish to go for Paragliding may leave now.
(Those who plan to do Paragliding on Sunday, may have to return back in Volvo).. This can be planned in advance. Your expected time of start from Lonavala will be 8pm.
6:00 pm Return from Lonavala to Mumbai
9:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Expected time back in Mumbai, depending on the traffic).
DukesNose
February 07, 2012Feel The Adrenaline Rush.. One of the most Challenging Overhang Rappelling in Maharashtra.. Have a Taste of Real Adventure.
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates:
Batch 1 (April 7 - Batch 1 only for Group Bookings 15 and above)
Batch 2 (April 8) For Individuals and Small Groups
Features: 800 feet monolith
Repeat Rappelling (Add Rs.700/-).
Note (Repeat rappelling will only be permissible if there is enough time left), repeat rappelling payment to be done on the spot.
Includes Rappelling (Tech Support; Safety Gear and Rappelling One Time); Transport from Mumbai and Back; and Village Lunch.
(Confirmed registration only against 100% advance payment).
(For Group Bookings Discounts "6 Persons and above" get in touch with: Asif - 9821081566 / asif@natureknights.net )
Home / Up Coming Events / Contact us / Registration
Schedule:
Batch 1 and Batch 2 - Same Schedule
06:15 hrs - Vakola Junction, on Western Express Highway 06:20 hrs - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk. 06:30 hrs - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
Extreme Rappelling Event by Nature Knights..
Location: Dukes Nose (Near Khandala/ Lonavala)
Dates:
Batch 1 (April 7 - Batch 1 only for Group Bookings 15 and above)
Batch 2 (April 8) For Individuals and Small Groups
Features: 800 feet monolith
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| Can you spot him.. |
Camp Fee: Rs.1750/- per person (Without Transport Rs.1350/-)
Members 10% Discount.
Group Discounts:
5% on 4 Members and above
10% on 6 Members and above
15% on 10 Members and above
Group Discounts:
5% on 4 Members and above
10% on 6 Members and above
15% on 10 Members and above
Repeat Rappelling (Add Rs.700/-).
Note (Repeat rappelling will only be permissible if there is enough time left), repeat rappelling payment to be done on the spot.
Includes Rappelling (Tech Support; Safety Gear and Rappelling One Time); Transport from Mumbai and Back; and Village Lunch.
(Confirmed registration only against 100% advance payment).
(For Group Bookings Discounts "6 Persons and above" get in touch with: Asif - 9821081566 / asif@natureknights.net )
Home / Up Coming Events / Contact us / Registration
Schedule:
Batch 1 and Batch 2 - Same Schedule
06:00 hours – Pickup from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:45 hrs – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
07:10 hrs – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road
08:15 hrs – Breakfast on the way.
10:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs (Rappelling Session).
16:30 hrs – Winding up session with cup of tea and biscuits.
17:45 hrs – Start back for Mumbai.
20:30 hrs – Back at Andheri
More about Dukes Nose or Nagphani
A trekker's delight, Dukes Nose or Nagphani is a 800-foot monolith located in Khandala. Locally known as Nagphani ( hood of the snake, as the cliff also resembles the hood of the snake), the British named it Duke's Nose after Duke of Wellington (his pointed nose resembled this cliff). One can reach the top of Dukes Nose in one and a half hours. There is a Mahadeva temple and large space on top of the rock. This is accessible from INS Shivaji and Kurwande Village. |
