Trek to Alang & Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011

Trek to Alang & Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Alang and Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011, starting on 9th Night.

Trivia
Height : Alang- 4500ft; Madan- 4900 ft above msl
Grade : Difficult (Technical)
Base Village : Ambewadi
As Britishers destroyed the stairs to these forts, scaling theses forts have become the biggest challenge since then. Alang enjoys a 70 ft straight rock patch graded the most difficult as compared to the other forts while Madan bears a 40 ft rock patch comparatively easier.
Besides the thrill in ascending the forts they also provide mesmerizing view of the surrounding area. Back waters of the Bhandardara Dam, Ghatghar Dam, Ratnagad, Kulang, Kalsubai, Aunda patta Bitangad, Ajoba.... are few to mention.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Catch the last Kasara Local on 9th December 2011
Day 105.00am : Reach Ambewadi
06.00am : Breakfast
06.30am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, Start the trek
09.30am : Reach the col between Alang and Madan
10.30am : Reach the rock patch of Madan Gad
12.30am : Ascend, Explore and start Descending
01.30pm : Lunch Break
03.00pm : Start Ascending Alang Fort
06.00pm : Reach the cave, dinner and retire for the day
Day 2
06.30am : Good Morning, Break Fast
07.30am : Explore Alang
09.30am : Start Descending
01.30pm : Ambewadi, Lunch
03.30pm : Proceed to Kasara
06.30pm : Kasara
09.30pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 800/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
2 Break Fasts + 2 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments and
For registration kindly transfer rs 800 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)Lunch for Saturday (must)Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]
Change of cloths
Torch (must)Plate spoon and mug (must)Mug for tea (must)Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039  
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503
If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Alang Madan" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Bhairavgad on 4th of December 2011

Trek to Bhairavgad on 4th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an adventurous trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi) on 4th of December 2011

Trivia

Height : 2835 ft above msl
Grade : Difficult (technical)
Base Village : Malshejghat Moroshi
The prominent wall that stands tall in front of the Malshejghat range is the Bhairavgad.
Owing to the strategic location, it served as the watch tower guarding then extensively in use trade route the Malshej ghat.
The entrance of the fort was destroyed by British and hence now to scale it one has to overcome a rock patch. Above the patch rock cut steps leads one to the top of the fort. The steps are also tricky and face exposure at places one has to be very careful throughout.
The top is a small flat on which there is cactus overgrowth. Heavy wind blows here almost in every season.
The view of the Naneghat Range and the forts in Malshejghat like Harishchandragad, Sindola ect is the experience of life time.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Kalyan Depot 10.00pm sharp on 3rd of December 2011
01.00am : Reach Moroshi
01.15am : Proceed to Base Bhairobachi Wadi,
03.00am : Reach the Base
06.00am : Good Moring, Break Fast
07.00am : Ascend Bhairavgad
10.30pm : Reach Atop
11.30pm : Start Descending , Lunch On the way
03.30pm : Reach Moroshi
07.00pm : Reaach Kalyan
07.15pm : Murbad
09.00pm : Kalyan
ContributionRs 400/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kalyan to Kalyan
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 400 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)Lunch for Sunday (must)Torch (must)Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Proper Bedding ( It will be too cold at night)Mug for Tea (Must)Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039 
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Bhairavgad" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Durga & Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011

Trek to Durga & Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an OffBeat trek to Durga and Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011, starting on 26th night.

Trivia
Height : 3900 - 4100 ft above msl
Grade : Medium (endurance)
Base Village : Palu (Amboli - Durgawadi)
Durga and Dhakoba are the two prominent peaks on the huge plateau spread between Jivdhan and Ahupe.

Places to Visit

Durga Fort :
Durga is a small fort with no remnants just a hill with many stones lying atop. At the base of the fort there is a small temple of Ma Durga.
Dhakoba :
Being the highest point on the plateau Dhakoba offers commanding view of the surrounding. One can spot, Naneghat, Jivdhan, Durga, Ahupe, Gorakhgad from here.
The main thrill is the view of the straight falling cliffs in the konkan area.
Darya Ghat / Amboli Ghat :This is one of the ancient pass connecting Amboli village of the Ghat with the Palu village in Konkan.
This is one of the most used passes from years to reach Konkan in less time than the motorable road. Being still in use it’s a wonderful trek as well. We will be descending to Palu via Amboli Ghat.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Mumbai Central Depot 10.30pm sharp on 26th of November 2011
05.30am : Reach Junnar
06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Durgawadi),
08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, ect
10.30am : Reach Durga fort, Durga Temple and proceed to Dhakoba
12.30am : Reach Dhakoba, Ascend, Exploration
01.30pm : Lunch Break
03.00pm : Descend and Reach Amboli Ghat
03.15pm : Start Descending towards Palu
06.15pm : Reach Palu
07.15pm : Murbad
09.00pm : Kalyan

Contribution
Rs 600/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Mumbai to Kalyan
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 600 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)Lunch for Sunday (must)Torch (must)Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039,
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Durga Dhakoba" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Vasota & Nageshwar on 12th and 13th of November 2011

Dear  OffBeaters,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 12th and 13th of November 2011, starting on 11th Night.

Trivia:

Type : Jungle Fort

Height : 4267 ft approx

Region : Koyna wildlife Santuary

Grade: Easy - Medium ( Endurance )

Base Village : Met Indivali - Chorwane

Situated amidst the evergreen forest of Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary vasota offers the best experience of a Jungle trek. Route till the fort from Met Indivali is all covered with huge trees and the liana spread over miles. The canopy offers the best site for spotting various species of butterflies and birds.

The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc.

Places to Visit
Vasota Fort :Entrance in the dilapidated state, remnants, Hanuman temple and mahadev temple are the only monuments still standing on the fort. but the plateau offers breath taking view of the thick forest and the Koyna Back Waters.

The Hill where Nageshwar Cave is situated can be seen from the Mahadev temple Machi.

From here one can observe both side the Ghat area as well as long drops in the konkan.

The most fascinating point is Babu Kada, from which offers spectacular view of the steep cliffs of the mountain range falling straight deep in the Konkan area. The mountain in front is known as Old vasota.

Nageshwar caves :
A walk of few miles across the ridge takes us to a pinnacle in which the Nageshwar caves are carved. The cave hosts Mahaved lingi and the miracle here to observe is a crack in the roof percolates water on the shiv lingi throughout the year even in dry seasons.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting Point : Thane Depot (Vandana) 10.00pm sharp on 11th of November 2011

04.00am : Reach Satara Depot

06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Bamnoli)

08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, forest permission ect

09.00am : Start towards Met Indiwali via boat ride through Koyna Back waters

10.30am : Start the trek

12.30am : Reach Vasota, Exploration

01.30pm : Lunch Break

04.00pm : Reach Nageshwar

05.00pm : Start Descending towards Chorwane

07.30pm : reach Chorwane, Evening refreshment

09.00pm : Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 : 13th November 2011

05.30am : Early rise good morning, Breakfast

07.00am : Start return Journey for Mumbai

9.00am : Start return Journey for Pune

05.00pm : Reach Panvel

Lunch On the way

Contribution

Rs 1400/- per head which includes,

2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshment, 1 dinner

Dwelling charges during the trek and transportation From Mumbai to mumbai 

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1400 per head in the given a/c

Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Maximum Group size : 20

Entry on first come first basis

Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Things to be carried:

Identity Proof

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Saturday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]

Change of cloths

Torch (must)

Mug for tea (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

It might rain, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Instructions :

•  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold  at night.
•  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )
•  Keep the baggage light, Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Carry proper bag pack, with all the zips working and no damaged strands.

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar  : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

If call not Received please drop a message "Inq Vasota" with your name we will get back to you when free.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri