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:
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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:
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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. |
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Trek-to-Visapur
October 18, 2012
Date: October 27, 2013
Trek Grade: Moderate (3 hours climb and 2.5 hours descend).
Altitude: Over 3500 feet above sea level.
Registration Fee / Inclusions and Exclusions
Discounted Camp contribution: Registration Fee - Rs.950/- per head. for those confirming registration before October 15th, 2013.Registration fee would be Rs.1150/- for any registration after 15th, 2013.
For registration will be confirmed once you have deposited 100%
Inclusions
Cost includes (private bus from Mumbai to base village and back (Point to Point), road tolls, driver DA and management charges), standard breakfast, evening tea and Biscuit.
Exclusions
Lunch is not included, Carry packed lunch along with you.
Bottle Water, beverages.
Bhaja Caves Entrance Fee
any non-standard menu not included in the package.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
Un-Utilized resources will not be refunded.
Tentative Schedule
6:00am Start from Andheri West, S. V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery, Outside Bus Depot
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast along the way, 10:00 am Trek Starts
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:35 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)
6:50 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
8:00 am Breakfast along the way, 10:00 am Trek Starts
01:00 pm Reach the summit
Exploring the fort, lunch at summit
3:00 pm Start return journey
5:30 pm Back at base village.
6:00 pm Start from Mumbai
9:00 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
Exploring the fort, lunch at summit
3:00 pm Start return journey
5:30 pm Back at base village.
6:00 pm Start from Mumbai
9:00 pm Expected Arrival back at Mumbai.
What to carry?
Flash Light with Spare Cells (Mandatory)
Preferred attire: Track Pants, Tights, Full Sleeves T-Shirt; lite Towel). You may carry one set of change clothes that you may leave back in the bus.
Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Cap and Plenty of water (2 liters per head at start of the trek, leave 1 liter extra bottle back at the bus its useful when you get back)
Mosquito Repellent
Personal (Velbet Anti-inflammatory cream, Anti-Fungal Cream / Powder, Moisturizer, Soap)
Hand Sanitizer, Soap, Comb, Pocket Mirror and Pocket Knife.
Optional: Rain Wear (Small Raincoat or equivalent).
Do and Don'ts
Stick the with the group, kindly inform your friends in case you wise to go exploring.
Do not explore on your own far away from the group for to0 long.
Carry all mandatory require items from check list in a bag pack.
No litter, No destruction of Nature world or Heritage structures (follow Eco-tourism code with self discipline). Do not carry items that are not required.
Alcohol strictly prohibited for this event.
During treks keep yourself hydrated by sipping water every 20 minutes.
Do not carry any music players.
Be responsible for yourself and others around you.
Stick to planned schedule.
A Little Bit of Visapur Fort History..
Our first major destination for the day Visapur stands tall at a height of 3567 feet; this fort is located next to another fascinating fort Lohagad. These two forts are separated by a small khind called Gaimukh. These forts were built during the period of Satavahana reign. After being under the control of Nizamshah and Adilshah, the forts were then conquered by Shivaji, Later in a treaty signed by Shivaji with Mirza Raje Jaisingh, he handed over twenty three forts to Aurangzeb. Subsequently he recaptured these forts; after his death the forts came under the rule of Mughals before Kanoji Angre won it back. During the time of the Peshwas these forts were used quite a lot. The last rulers of the fort were British.
Visapur Fort Trek Routes
Visapur can be approached by two routes; one route is to climb the trail leading to Khind between Lohgad and Visapur; follow the trail to your left leading towards Bhedse hill; along this route you will find a path which steeply climbs through a arête ending up into the fort, this is not regular entrance; we will use another route which starts from the stairs leading to Bhaja Caves; after climbing few steps you then take diversion to your left where a small trail climbs above the Bhaja Caves hill to takes you to a small plateau. From this plateau you can see the fort very clearly. You maintain your progress keep to the left hand side of the hill as you climb up along the walls till you come across a small waterfall (will be dry when we trek from here in November) and then from here a small trail leads you the start of stairs leading to the entrance of fort which has a Maruti Temple just few steps short of the entrance.
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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| Kalavantin Durg |
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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Mountaineering Mandalam - Snap shot Album
Album Six - Ratnagiri valley crossing
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.
