Kalavantin Durg Trek
October 18, 2012
One Day Trek, Basic Rock Climbing and Summit Climb for Beginners and Trekkers.
December 8, 2013
Experiences
Trekking in country side and Hills, Summit Climb, a bit of basic rock climbing towards to the summit, Exploring countryside, hill climbing, exploring rural village, Village Food..
Trekking in country side and Hills, Summit Climb, a bit of basic rock climbing towards to the summit, Exploring countryside, hill climbing, exploring rural village, Village Food..
Location: Close to Panvel (Next to Prabalgad).
Rating: Medium difficulty trek, but the rains make it more challenging and Interesting.
Camp Fee
Rs.990/- per head. Includes (Transport, Road Tolls, Tech Support, Trek Management Charges). Village Lunch and Evening Tea / Biscuits.
Excludes
Breakfast
Bottled Water
Anything food item order that is not part of standard pre-decided menu.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Buy tickets online with Credit Card or Debit Card.
Buy tickets online with Credit Card or Debit Card.
Planned Schedule
Pickup Points:
6:00 am Andheri West, S.V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery opp. Brahmakumari Hospital, Outside Bus Depot
6:15 am Valoka Junction (Santacruz East) / Bandra, Kalanagar Junction (Bandra East), Near exit of Sky Walk
6:20 am Outside Sion Station
6:30 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
6:45 am Vashi, Highway and station Road Cross Junction, Near Volvo Bus pickup point
Breakfast on the way
8:00 am Take Packed Breakfast from Mc Donald (Cost to be borne by participants).
Introduction / Induction in Bus.
9:00 am arrival at base village, start the trek
11:00 am Trek to Prabalmachi, short break at Prabal Machi.
11:30 am to 1:30 pm Summit Climb and Back at Village
1:30 to 3:00 pm Lunch at Prabalmachi Village and Exploring Countryside.
3:00 pm start return trek to base village
5:00 pm reach Base village (Sedung Village)
Return journey
11:30 am to 1:30 pm Summit Climb and Back at Village
1:30 to 3:00 pm Lunch at Prabalmachi Village and Exploring Countryside.
3:00 pm start return trek to base village
5:00 pm reach Base village (Sedung Village)
Return journey
8:30 pm expected return time to Mumbai (Andheri).
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How to Reach and more about the place: Base village of Thakurwadi – 4 to 5 KM off Highway (Mumbai-Pune), Near Setung Phata (http://wikimapia.org/1380474/Shedung-Village)
While reaching Thakurwadi village for start of trek, look out for Zoia resort, there's a road which goes left from there, and after walking about 1 hour on a broad village trail that leads you to the village at the foot of Kalavantin pinnacle (this village is common for Kalavantin durg and Prabalgad).
From here the trail gets narrow and steep. One thing to make sure is that the shoes are good, in monsoon this patch can get slippery.
After climbing for an hour more you reach the notch from where there are steps dug out in the rocks to climb the pinnacle from its southern end. The force of wind is freaking awesome at this notch, and throughout the climb. One gets to see few amazing landscape views as you climb higher. In all a very good climb for a beginner to experience a firsthand trek in Western Ghats. Also opportunity to checkout local village food at Prabalgad wadi, pictures of Village life and farms.
Those who are not interested to climb up right till the sumit (The last part of the climb).. there is lots of interesting things to do at Prabalgad base village.. View from the plateau, exploring rural village, farms, jungle trails around the village, village food etc..
Attire
T-Shirts - Dry Fits or Cotton and comfortable (T-Shirt - thin Full Sleeves is advantage)
Track Pants or Dry Fits: Avoid thick jeans
Hat or Cap
Sun Glasses
Trekking or Canvas Shoe (Avoid regular sports running shoe)
You may carry one set of change clothes
Other Items
Personal Snacks (few snacks to munch (Preferably fruits / salad items / Chocolates / Energy Bars etc)..
2 to 3 liters of water per head.
Flash Lights (Preferably Head Lamp)
Personal Medical kit (General Medical Kit will be available with Nature Knights Group Leader)
Hand Sanitizer, Sun Screen and Mosquito Repellent.
Cliff Rappelling and Caving below Sea Level 2013
October 18, 2012
Sea Side Cliff Rappelling and Caving in Dark Caves below Sea Level
2 Days of Coastal Adventure in Konkan Maharashtra
Take your time out for your self to experience life time experiences..
Extreme Adventure Sports Event at Ratnagiri
The Big Sea Cliff Rappelling (300 feet fall)
Caving in dark caves below Sea Level (200 feet deep)
Swim in Ratnagiri Pristine Beaches
Enjoy Aroma's of Malwan Food
Extreme Adventure Sports Event at Ratnagiri
The Big Sea Cliff Rappelling (300 feet fall)
Caving in dark caves below Sea Level (200 feet deep)
Swim in Ratnagiri Pristine Beaches
Enjoy Aroma's of Malwan Food
Dates: Adventures Sports Event Date: Valid from Jan 2013 to May 2013 only.
Duration: Mumbai to Mumbai 2 Nights and 2 Days.
Activities
Activity under the guidance of mountaineering a guru, who is the winner of several National and State level awards.
Schedule
Night 1 - Thursday Night (Departure)
10.30 pm – Sleeper train or Luxury Bus
Day 1 - Saturday (Cliff Rappelling) and Dip in the sea
Day 2 - Sunday (Caving or Spelunking)
Evening Board Train / Bus
Camp Fee
Rs.5400/- per head.Includes Stay Non-Ac Rooms Triple Sharing,
Food (2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner and 2 Tea).
Food will be standard Veg Thali.
Non-Veg food can be organised if ordered in advance for additional cost.
(Book Well in advance we have to reserve your train/bus tickets/ reserve rooms in hotels. We also have limited capacity due to extreme nature of adventure; reservation will be done purely on first-cum-first basis).
For registration Rs.2700/- advance.
Balance payment in cash on time and date of reporting for event.
Exclusions
Food during travel between Mumbai to Ratnagiri is not included
Cost of Fish or any other non-standard item ordered by participants will be borne by them.
Bottled Water; Beverages is not included in the budget
Any other transport other than one clarified above is not included
Any thing that is not included is excluded from the budget.
Cost of Fish or any other non-standard item ordered by participants will be borne by them.
Bottled Water; Beverages is not included in the budget
Any other transport other than one clarified above is not included
Any thing that is not included is excluded from the budget.
We can book your train / bus tkts on your behalf subject to availability of tkts. Booking and Cancellation Charges for tkts will applicable.
Travel Options
Trains, and Luxury Bus
Mandatory Check list for camp
Clothes: Carry one pair of extra clothes per day. Do not carry heavy and tight fitting clothes.
(Recommended Track Pants, Tights, Three Fourth Pants, Full Sleeves T-Shirt, Beach Wear, Socks, Canvas Shoes or good trekking shoes, Spare floaters or slippers, Sun Glasses, Cap or Hat, Sun Screen, Mosquito Repellent)..
Mid meal snacks: Carry some mid-meal snacks to munch on during the day. They also keep you energized. Good examples are dry fruits, fresh fruits, chocolates, biscuits, energy bars, etc.
Toiletries: Personal hygiene items like a small soap, hand sanitizer, moisturizing cream, sunscreen, towel, shaving kit etc.
Other mandatory camping items: Torch, pocket knife, plate, cutlery, mug, mirror, 2 hand towels, One Towel, Soap, Shampoo etc.
Goodies: (Optional Items) Camera, Binoculars and Note pad
Carry all your belongings in a back pack. Also carry an extra bag (small nap sack) to carry water and other personal items you may need during the camp. The site where the activities will be conducted shall be 30 minutes drive from our place of stay.
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How to prepare your self for any adventure?
- 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 a smaller one nothing like it.
- Do stretching exercise (stiff body can break down easily).
- Built strength training (weights or GYM or at least do Surya Namaskar; Pushups; Squats and Stomach Crunches). 20 minutes 3 times per week is OK.
- Eat good food (have 3 to 4 servings of vegetable or fruit salads per day).
- Pranayam – Breathing exercise for developing stronger lungs.
- 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.
Looking forward to meet you for yet another exciting Nature Knights adventure.
Tide Timings, Dec 2011 on Event Dates:
Tide Timings, Dec 2011 on Event Dates:
| High Tide | Low Tide | High Tide | Low Tide | Moon | Sun Rise | Sun Set | ||
| Fri 16 | 3:16 AM IST / 4.32 m | 9:38 AM IST / 1.35 m | 3:30 PM IST / 3.44 m | 9:17 PM IST / 1.20 m | 7:03 AM IST | 6:03 PM IST | ||
| Sat 17 | 3:58 AM IST / 4.17 m | 10:32 AM IST / 1.26 m | 4:32 PM IST / 3.37 m | 10:17 PM IST / 1.52 m | 7:04 AM IST | 6:04 PM IST | ||
| Sun 18 | 4:46 AM IST / 3.99 m | 11:34 AM IST / 1.14 m | 5:47 PM IST / 3.36 m | 11:33 PM IST / 1.81 m | Last Quarter | 7:04 AM IST | 6:04 PM IST |
The Place, The Event..
Nature Knights – Mountaineering Mandala adventure at Ratnagiri
Where the mountains meets the beach
Where adventure meets the adventurer
Where the grommet meets appetite
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Wales-Ireland-Scotland-England
October 01, 2012Exotic Holidays in Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England..
Explore the Whiskey Trails (Scotch), Stay in Castles, Real Estates, Countryside Self Catering Cottages, Fly a Small Plane Yourself, Go fishing in Countryside, Take a Quad Bike Ride.. Rewrite your own fairy tale.
Interesting activities along with regular tours ..
- Helicopter rides
- Small plane flying yourself experience.
- Quad bike riding
- 4X4 driving experience
- Exotic car drives (Ferrari’s, Aston Martin, Lotus & Ford focus RS etc.)
- Rally driving experience
- Indoor skiing or skate boarding
- Paint ball shooting
- laser shooting
- River rafting or fishing
- Stay in a real castle
- Stay in a self catering cottage
Tour Options..
4 Nights / 5 Days Whisky Trail Special (Code - UK1)
Day 1
Pickup from Glasgow International Airport and Check into the Hotel
Evening free at leisure for exploring, shopping and sight seeing
Overnight at Glasgow
Day 2Pickup from the Hotel after Breakfast for Inverness / Spey sideVisit the Famous Grouse Distillery and then the Dewar's DistilleryOvernight at Inverness / Spey sideDay 3Pickup from the Hotel after Breakfast for Whiskey trail to GlenmorangieDalmore and Glen Ord DistilleryOvernight at Inverness / Spey sideDay 4Pickup from the Hotel after Breakfast for Whiskey trail to Chivas Regal (Strathisla), Glenlivet and GlenfiddichOvernight at GlasgowDay 5Checkout from the Hotel and drop to Glasgow International Airport for return Journey.4 Night / 5 Day Scotland Special (Code - UK 2)
Airport transfers in Glasgow
Bed and Breakfast in 3 Star Hotel
Full day sightseeing tour of Scotland
Glasgow "Hop on Hop Off" Bus pass for 2 days
Day trip to a distillery and Edinburgh (Customizable)
£5 SIM card to make cheap calls home4 Night / 5 Day London Special (Code - UK 3)
Airport transfer in London
Bed and Breakfast in 3 Star Hotel
Day trip to Greenwich / Stonehenge / Windsor Castle / London Eye
(Choose one, entrance included, customizable)
London "Hop on Hop Off" Bus pass including Thames cruise
One Day free for shopping
(Travel card for buses and underground provided, guide not included)
£5 SIM card to make cheap calls home6 Night / 7 Days Honeymoon special in Scotland (Code - UK 4)
Airport transfers in Glasgow
Includes 2 nights romantic stay in Castle
Bed and Breakfast in 3 Star Hotel
Full day sightseeing tour of Scotland
Glasglow "Hop on Hop Off" Bus Pass for 2 days
Day trip to a distillery and Edinburgh (customizable)
£5 SIM card to make cheap calls homeTerms and Conditions
- Minimum number of paid people accepted is four.
- All additional travel and special activities taken would be quoted and charged separately
- Our standard prices quoted will be for advance booking of 90 days, (Unless specified in writing), due to pricing in UK, prices change on shorter notice.
- Group tours could be escorted by multilingual guides (extra charges apply) otherwise driver cum guides would be provided who would be Scottish and trained as guides.
- Airport pickup, Hotel check in, providing of tickets and itineraries would be done by staff of our local associates for all large groups.
- For smaller groups, third party staff could do the Airport pickup, Hotel check in, providing of tickets and itineraries etc. On behalf of Nature Knights.
- The one local £5 SIM card would be given to the group leader of FIT's or GIT's.
- Each Whiskey tour is tailor made and the price will vary according to where you want to go and what you would like to include. We use our industry partners to get the best value for money.
- A 100% advance deposit would be required to confirm any booking.
Corporate Offsite: Team Building
September 30, 2012Corporate Offsite: Team Building: Experiential Learning Workshop (ELW) Play-n-Learn Take a hike, Climb a hill, pitch a tent, camp, dance, act, sing, fall, simulate, raft, ...
Corporate Offsite .. by Nature Knights.
Team Building
Adventure
Wild Life
Camping
Recreation
CSR
.. check the link to know more.
Contact: Asif (SMS - 9821081566 / email: asif@natureknights.net )
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Corporate Offsite .. by Nature Knights.
Team Building
Adventure
Wild Life
Camping
Recreation
CSR
.. check the link to know more.
Contact: Asif (SMS - 9821081566 / email: asif@natureknights.net )
Click here
Backpackers-trip-to-Kaas
September 19, 2012
A Backpackers trip to Kaas Plateau and Satara the Ancient City.. (An Explorers trip.. )
Kass the home to millions of tiny flowers in late monsoons. The whole spectacle is beyond words. More than 300 varieties of wild flowers, herbs, orchids, shrubs, insectivorous plants etc. Satara the Ancient City surrounded by seven hills..
Date: October 5, 6, and 7, 2012 |
| Valley of flowers.. Representative Picture (VOF) |
Note: Those who cannot travel with us on Oct 5, can join us directly Oct 6th (morning).
Registration Fee: Rs.750/- (Non-Refundable)
Backpacking expenses expected excluding registration cost for 3 days is Rs.2500/-
Total Camp fee: Rs.3250/-
(Includes: Travel by public transport; stay (Standard Hotel); (Food Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)..
Meals during transit (from Mumbai to Satara not included).
For Registration contact:
Asif - SMS - 9821081566 or email: asif@natureknights.net
About Kaas
Best season: late monsoon till October.
Kaas Lake ls on a distance of 22kms from Satara and most part of the road leading to Kaaz from Satara is hilly. Kaas Plateau is called as Maharashtra's Valley of Flowers.
During late monsoon most hills are covered with carpets of wild flowers. The lateritic plateau of Kass has becomes home to millions of tiny flowers in late monsoons. The whole spectacle is beyond words. More than 300 varieties of wild flowers, herbs, orchids, shrubs, insectivorous plants etc. This plateau overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serves as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam and which is recently declared as “Sahyadri Tiger reserve". In monsoon the whole area transforms into an unbelievable carpets of flowers like yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi etc.
Tentative Program
Oct 5, 2012
Early Morning - Start from Mumbai - By local transport (Travel to Satara)
Noon - Expected arrival at Satara
Evening - Explore Satara
Dinner - Exploring Local Cuisines
Oct 6, 2012
Early Morning - After breakfast or before breakfast leave for Kaas Plateau
Spend full day at Kaas Plateau
Oct 7, 2012
Early morning short excurtion to Kaaz Plateau
Post early lunch Leave for Mumbai
Evening Back in Mumbai
About Satara's History..
(Source - Wikipedia)The name of the city is derived from the seven hills surrounding the city. Saat (सात) meaning seven in Marathi and Tara (तारा) meaning hill, thus forming the word 'Satara'. Historians agree that the name of the city has its origins in the seven hills overlooking the city. The seven hills are Ajinkyatara, Sajjangad, Yawateshwar, Jarandeshwar, Nakdicha Dongar, Kitlicha Dongar, and Pedhyacha Bhairoba.
History
Ancient
The oldest Dynasty ruling Satara is said to be the Rashtrakutas. The oldest Rashtrakutas are believed to be from ancient Kuntala in the valley of river Krishna. King Manank ruled from 350 - 375 CE. and had built his capital in Maanpur (now Maan in Satara district). The Vakatakas of Vidarbha, another Rashtrakuta rulers were in conflict with Manank. Subsequently, the Rashtrakutas became feudatories to the Chalukyas and came into prominence under Dantidurga around 753 CE.
The empire of Chandragupta II, known as Mahendraditya Kumargupta I, extended as far as Satara district in Deccan when he ruled between 451 and 455 AD. The Mauryan empire in the Deccan was followed by the rule of Satavahans for about two centuries between 550 and 750 AD.
Medieval
The first Muslim invasion of the Deccan took place in 1296. In 1636 the Nizam Shahi dynasty came to an end. In 1663 Shivaji conquered Parali & Satara fort. After the death of Shivaji, Aurangzeb's son Muhammad Azam Shah conquered Satara fort (Ajinkyatara) after a 6month siege, later won by Parshuram Pratinidhi in 1706. In 1708 Chattrapati Shahu, the son of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, was crowned on the Satara fort. The direct descendents of Raja Shivaji continue to live in Satara. The current king of Satara, Udayanraje Bhosale is the 13th descendent of Shivaji Maharaj.
British
After their victory in the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, the British Empire annexed most of the Maratha territory to Bombay Presidency, but restored the titular Raja Pratap Singh, and assigned to him the principality of Satara, an area much larger than the present district. As a result of political intrigues, he was deposed in 1839, and his brother Shahji Raja was placed on the throne. This prince died without any male heirs, and as a result Satara was eventually annexed by the British government, and added to Bombay Presidency.
In 1930 several young leaders Yashwantrao Chavan, Dhulappa Navale, Swami Ramanand Bharti, V.S. Page & Gaurihar Sihasane took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. In 1940 individual sathyagraha was limited, symbolic & non-violent in nature & it was let to Mahatma Ghandhi to choose the satyagrahis. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first individual satyagrahi of Mahatma Gandhi & in Satara District region Dhulappa Bhaurao Navale was the first individual satyagrahi.
During the independence struggle, a type of Parallel Government known as Prati Sarkar came into existence. The people of Satara, under the leadership of Krantisinha Nana Patil, ousted the British officials and took power into their hands. During Quit India Movementof 1942, this parallel government replaced British government for 4.5 years from August 1943 to May 1946. Similar ousters of British power in other areas, led to the formation of similar Parallel Governments in Midnapore in West Bengal and Purnia in Uttar Pradesh. Such was the efficiency and power of these Parallel Governments that for nearly 4.5 years, the British did not even try to capture these areas, fearing defeat; which shows the popular nature of these governments.
Eco-Friendly-Lord-Ganesha
September 12, 2012Eco-Ganesha Workshop Half-Day Workshop on Basics Studio Pottery and making your own Eco Friendly Ganesha. . ..
Super Discounts.. on Eco-Friendly Lord Ganesha Sculpting Workshop..
Date: Sept 15 (Half Day)
Location: Maharashtra Nature Park (Sion - Bandra Road)
Camp Fee: Rs.600 Individuals / 2 or more persons (Rs.500/- per head).
For registration SMS: 9821081566 / email: asif@natureknights.net
Discounts available only for those who register in advance..
Refer website link for details
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Super Discounts.. on Eco-Friendly Lord Ganesha Sculpting Workshop..
Date: Sept 15 (Half Day)
Location: Maharashtra Nature Park (Sion - Bandra Road)
Camp Fee: Rs.600 Individuals / 2 or more persons (Rs.500/- per head).
For registration SMS: 9821081566 / email: asif@natureknights.net
Discounts available only for those who register in advance..
Refer website link for details
Click here for all details..
