Off Beat Trip to Himachal
February 20, 2012
Backpacker Journey to Little Tibet of India
June 5 to June 10, 2012.
Mc Leod Ganj, Dharamshala, Dharamkot and Triund..
Hi-Lights
One of the best overnights Treks along Conifers traila in India that takes you above the cloud line, we stay overnight at Triund Summit at Forest Lodge
Home Stay in Forest Lodge McLeod Ganj and Dharamkot (50 Acres Property with hundreds of Conifers).. Every House has a story; every village a legend..
Walking / Public Transport Trips.. The Best Way to experience the place..
Tibetan Culture Tour, Explore Tibetan and Kashmiri Markets, Try local Food..
Exploring Dharamkot, The mystical land of spirituality
Camp Fee for Trip
Rs.8,500/- per head.
+ Rs.1,150/- per head for Bus Transport from Delhi to Dharamshala (One Way)
Includes:
Stay at Forest Lodge (Twin or Triple Sharing)
Breakfast and Dinner (As per standard menu decided)
Breakfast Menu (Alu Paratha or Eggs, Bread Butter Jam, Tea/ Coffee or Milk for kids)
Dinner (Thali System Vegetable, Rice, Chapati, Pickle, Salad, and Dal); One Non-Veg Item.
Local Walking Trips..
One Day Trek to Triund
Local site seeing as per planned schedule...
Does not include:
Railway Transport, Air Fare, or food during travel from Home to Destination.
Does not include lunch
Tips, personal shopping expenses, food had out side Forest Lodge
Does not include food during transit, only Breakfast and Dinner at Forest Lodge Included..
Excluded everything that is not listed specifically.
Does not include any entry fee to Museum, Camera fee etc.
Tentative Schedule:
Reach Delhi by Air or Train (1st Challenge)
June 5, 2012 (Tuesday)
The Backpacking Challenge.. With some help :))
Public Transport from Delhi for McLeod Gang (Dharamshala), Overnight Bus Journey.
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From Kangra Airport, Near Dharamshala, Couple of hours from McLeod Ganj
Overnight in Bus
June 6, 2012 (Wednesday)
Late Morning.. Dharamshala Local Tour (Heritage Structures and Places of Interest)
Little Tibet Culture Tour (Monasteries, Museums, Art Center, Spiritual Centers)..
Evening.. A walking trip at Dharamkot, The Spiritual Medows..
June 7, 2012 (Thursday)
Morning Journey to Bagsu..
Evening.. exploring local Kashmiri and Tibet Markets McLeod Ganj, Local Food..
June 8, 2012 (Friday)
Amazing One Day trek from Dharamkot to Triund and Back (A Walk above the clouds through the conifer trails).
Overnight Stay at Triund Summit at Summit Lodge One Night in Heaven
June 9, 2012 (Saturday)
Return trek from Triund Summit to Base Camp.
We may travel for Delhi/Manali either June 9th evening or June 10th early morning depending upon bus status..
June 10, 2012 (Sunday) Board Early Morning Bus for Delhi.
MCLeodGanj - Dharamkot - Triund Trek. Photo Log..
Dates:
Base Camp: Dharamshala, McLeod Gang and Dharamkot (In Little Tibet of India, Himachal Pradesh).
How to reach Dharamshala?
Option 1: Overnight bus from Delhi to Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj
Option 2: Fly from Delhi to Dharamshala (Kangra Airport)
KAZ-AdventureWorkshop
February 08, 2012Nature Knights Presents "KAZ" - (Kids Adventure Zone).. and Also for Beginners
Nature Walk, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment...
Date: March 24, 2012 (Saturday)
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Camp Fee:
Rs.750/- per person (Rs.10% Discount for Members).
Includes (Bus Cost as per route; SGNP Entry Toll; and Adventure Workshop Fee).
Does not include food (Carry Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Water).
Clothes: Sports Wear
Minimum age limit 8 years old, Kids below 12 year old have to be accompanied by Guardian.
Date: March 24th, 2012 (Saturday).
One Day Adventure Workshop for Moms-n-Kids at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Near Kanheri Caves.
Schedule:
6:45 am - Bandra East (Kala Nagar Juction Bus Stop), Western Express Highway, at Exit of Sky Walk
6:50 am - Vakola Junction (Santacruz East), Western Express Highway
7:00 am - Andheri East, Western Express Highway, Bislery Juction (After Signal)
7:15 am - Goregaon on Western Express Highway
7:25 am - Malad / Kandivali (Western Express Highway)
7:40 am - Inside Borivali National Park Main Gate (Inside Main Gate after crossing toll National Park Toll Naka).
8:00 am - Kanheri Caves (Introduction Session)
Breakfast
Nature Walk near Kanheri Caves
Carry Packed Breakfast and Lunch for the Event..
10:00 am to 3:30 pm (Adventure Workshop)..
Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment
4:00 pm Windup
Drop by Bus Head for Home..
Drop by bus along the same route..
5:30 pm Expected to be back at Chembur
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Nature Walk, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment...
Date: March 24, 2012 (Saturday)
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Camp Fee:
Rs.750/- per person (Rs.10% Discount for Members).
Includes (Bus Cost as per route; SGNP Entry Toll; and Adventure Workshop Fee).
Does not include food (Carry Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Water).
Clothes: Sports Wear
Minimum age limit 8 years old, Kids below 12 year old have to be accompanied by Guardian.
Date: March 24th, 2012 (Saturday).
One Day Adventure Workshop for Moms-n-Kids at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Near Kanheri Caves.
Schedule:
6:45 am - Bandra East (Kala Nagar Juction Bus Stop), Western Express Highway, at Exit of Sky Walk
6:50 am - Vakola Junction (Santacruz East), Western Express Highway
7:00 am - Andheri East, Western Express Highway, Bislery Juction (After Signal)
7:15 am - Goregaon on Western Express Highway
7:25 am - Malad / Kandivali (Western Express Highway)
7:40 am - Inside Borivali National Park Main Gate (Inside Main Gate after crossing toll National Park Toll Naka).
8:00 am - Kanheri Caves (Introduction Session)
Breakfast
Nature Walk near Kanheri Caves
Carry Packed Breakfast and Lunch for the Event..
10:00 am to 3:30 pm (Adventure Workshop)..
Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Jumaring and Valley Crossing/ Zip Line, Introduction to Basic Mountaineering Equipment
4:00 pm Windup
Drop by Bus Head for Home..
Drop by bus along the same route..
5:30 pm Expected to be back at Chembur
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Koraigad Fort
February 07, 2012Night Trek to Koraigad Fort
Altitude: 3000 Feet above mean sea level
Trek Category: Easy
Night Trek, Camping below the Stars, Exploring Fort, Bird's Eye View of Ambi Valley (Model Hill Station Township)..
Trip Date: March 3, 2012 (Evening) to March 4, 2012 (Noon)..
07:15 pm - Vakola Junction, 100 meters after the signal towards Khar. 07:25 pm - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk. 07:35 pm - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
Altitude: 3000 Feet above mean sea level
Trek Category: Easy
Night Trek, Camping below the Stars, Exploring Fort, Bird's Eye View of Ambi Valley (Model Hill Station Township)..
Trip Date: March 3, 2012 (Evening) to March 4, 2012 (Noon)..
Camp Fee: Rs.1650/- per head (10% Discount for Members).
Schedule:
March 3, 2012
06:30 pm - Yari Road (Andheri West).
07:00 pm – Andheri East (Bislery Junction).
08:00 pm – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
08:30 pm – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road
Dinner on the way..
10:30 pm Expected to reach Lonavala
11:00 pm Start of Night Trek
12:30 am Arrival at Fort
Open Agenda.. Tent Pitching, Camping, Exploring Fort..
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| Camp Fire |
March 4, 2012
08:00 am Start back from Fort to base village
Breakfast at Base Village or Lonavala
10:30 am Start Back for Mumbai
Expected to be back in Mumbai by 1pm
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| Exploring Fort at Night |
About Koraigad
South of Lonavala in the Maval region is the Koraigad fort which offers a panoramic view of the Deccan Plateau as well as the Konkan region. To get here you have to take the INS Shivaji road from Lonavala to Ghusalkhamb, Peth-Shahpur and Ambawawne, the village at the foothill. From here is a slightly arduous path through moderately thick forest leads to a flight of steps take you to the main entrance of fort. The distance between Lonavala and Peth Shahpur is just 20 kilometeres. From the village of Peth-Shahpur you can see Koraigad hill rising like a steep wall. Its height is 3000 feet from mean sea level, but the height from peth-shahpur to the top is about 800-1000 feet. The path to the forest goes along a flat plain for quite a while before entering the forest just below the fort. From here to the main doorway is a steep climb, through dense vegetation. Among the various trees which can be found here are fig, mango, bamboo, hirda, kokum, nirgudi, karti, raanwangi, ghasodi. Occasional rare spotting of barking deer, boars, peacocks, doves are among the animals and birds found here. Half-way along the path to the left, you can see a carved Ganpati idol in a rock. Further ahead, just short of the main doorway, is a water tank, containing cool and fresh water. On entering the main door, you find a cannon lying to one side. To the left is the main gateway, the Ganesh Gate. From here far to the left, you can see the Duke’s Nose and the INS Shivaji area, while straight ahead is the Jambhuli mountain range beyond which is Tungi hill. The southern side of the fort has a temple dedicated to Koraidevi. The roof of this temple had been blown away some time ago, but now some enthusiasts have got together and had a new roof fixed. Outside the temple are two stone lamps. Inside is a four feet tall idol of the goddess. Behind the temple, adjacent to the ramparts of the fort, this is by far the largest. To the south is the well-fortified Ambavane gateway. There are two lakes on the hill where often groups of vultures hover. Visible from here are the Mulshi lake, the Bhamburda mountain and the Durga hill. The western part of the fort contains some caves and an idol of Vishnu. From the northern bastion of the fort, there is a panoramic view of the Konkan area.
There is a regular State Transport bus service from Lonavala to Peth-Shahpur and Ambavane. It is possible to spend the day at the fort and return to Lonavala in the evening. You must remember to carry your own food and water.
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DukesNose
February 07, 2012
Feel 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 )
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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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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 )
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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. |
Rajmachi
February 07, 2012Offbeat Camping at Rajmachi with Offroad Ride and 2 exploring treks for ancient forts, Rural Village Experience..
Location: Lonavala Region
Stay: Tents
Trek Category Easy to Moderate
Minimum 6 to 8 persons @3300/- per head (1 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 1 Tent with upto 8 beds)
Minimum 10 to 15 persons @3150/- per head. + (2 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 2 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)
Minimum 17 persons to 21 persons @3000/- per head. + (3 Offroad Vehicle; 2 Guides; 3 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)
No AC Bus (Mumbai or Pune to Lonavala for 2 days)
16 Seated - Rs.16,000/- + Road Tolls
27 Seated - Rs. 20,000/- + Road Tolls
Check in Time: 12 pm day 1.
Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):
Optional Cost: Off-road per Sumo cost - Rs.2600/- for pickup and drop (Max 8 persons per Sumo).
Barbecue:
Non-Veg (Chicken): Rs.750/- per KG (Pre-Marinated Chicken)
Veg: Rs.550/- per KG (Pre-Marinated Seasonal Vegetables and Paneer)
(Do it yourself - We will provide Barbecue kit with Chicken as per per-ordered).
Add on cost (Optional Activities): Night Treasure Hunt; Raft Building; Corporate Team Building Offsite etc.
Rappelling and Guided Trek: Rs.650/- per head. add on cost.
Only Trek Guide: Rs.350/- per person.
More about Rajmachi
Location: Lonavala Region
Duration: 2 Days and 1 Night
Stay: Tents
Trek Category Easy to Moderate
Minimum 6 to 8 persons @3300/- per head (1 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 1 Tent with upto 8 beds)
Minimum 10 to 15 persons @3150/- per head. + (2 Off-road Vehicle; 1 Guide; 2 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)
Minimum 17 persons to 21 persons @3000/- per head. + (3 Offroad Vehicle; 2 Guides; 3 Tent with upto 8 beds per tent)
No AC Bus (Mumbai or Pune to Lonavala for 2 days)
16 Seated - Rs.16,000/- + Road Tolls
27 Seated - Rs. 20,000/- + Road Tolls
Camp Fee Includes
Trek Guide as per options above.
Tents with attached Washroom
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Evening Tea, 1 Breakfast
Treks to local forts
Offbeat Mandala Expertise and Management Charges
Optional Inclusions (for extra cost as mentioned above)
Bus Mumbai to Lonavala (2 Days)
Trek Guide as per options above.
Tents with attached Washroom
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Evening Tea, 1 Breakfast
Treks to local forts
Offbeat Mandala Expertise and Management Charges
Optional Inclusions (for extra cost as mentioned above)
Bus Mumbai to Lonavala (2 Days)
Check in Time: 12 pm day 1.
Check out Time: 10 am next day.
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
100% advance for registration.
For confirmed registration transfer 100% camp fee as advance and send participants details; booking dates; no of pax etc to email id info@natureknights.net cc to asif@natureknights.net / natureknights@gmail.com
Barbecue:
Non-Veg (Chicken): Rs.750/- per KG (Pre-Marinated Chicken)
Veg: Rs.550/- per KG (Pre-Marinated Seasonal Vegetables and Paneer)
(Do it yourself - We will provide Barbecue kit with Chicken as per per-ordered).
Add on cost (Optional Activities): Night Treasure Hunt; Raft Building; Corporate Team Building Offsite etc.
Rappelling and Guided Trek: Rs.650/- per head. add on cost.
Only Trek Guide: Rs.350/- per person.
Water Bottles for Trek
Munching Snack and Fruits/Dry Fruits
Flash Lights
1 Set of Change Clothes and 1 Extra T-Shirt (Full Sleeves)
Shorts/Swimming Trunks for Swim
Personal Medical Kit
Sleeping Bag or Two thin Bedsheet or One Mat and One Bedsheet
Air Pillow
Towel, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Pocket Mirror, Small Plate, Spoon, and One Small Steel / Plastic Coffee Mug.
Own Waste Paper Bag
All items properly packed in Backpack
More about Rajmachi
Best Seasons for camping: November to March
Place to Start Trek: Lonavala (from Tungarli Lake) or Kondivita Village (Near Karjat)
Ideal number of Days: 2 Days and 1 Night
Things to do: Trek, Fort to be explored, Camping, Pond for a swim, Good place for Bird watching and Butterflies during winter.
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. After early 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.
