Trek to Alang & Madan on 14th and 15th of January 2012

Trek to Alang & Madan on 14th and 15th of January 2012

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Alang and Madan on 14 th and 15th of January 2012 , starting on 13th 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 13th January 2012
Day 1

05.00am : 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.


Registrations confirmed only after payment of Contribution. 


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 Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011

Trek to Ratangad & Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011, starting on 23th Night.

Trivia

Type : Gorge
District : Nasik

Region : Bhandar dara
Grade : Medium (Technical)
Base Village : Samrad

       Lets celebrate this Xmas amidst forest. This is gonna be a memorable event as it’s a completely different trek. Here we wont be hiking a fort or a pinnacle but what we are going to visit is 2 km long natural gorge formed by the force of flowing water.

It’s a kind of experience to walk through this 500 ft deep narrow gorge where in one has to tackle uneven rock patches, patches where in one has to cross water pools as deep as 4 ft.

Experincing the Boating through the Bhandardara Back Waters something one would not wish to miss.

It’s a complete adventure package as we will be rappelling down 3 rock patches, we will be staying at a natural pool, in the wild below the open skies. To cook yr own food and sleeping below the open skies in the real fun.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Catch the last Kasara Local on 23th December 2011

Kasara Train :  N 1 slow 

         

Mumbai  :           0.15am

Dadar       :          0.33am

Thane       :          1.12am

Kalyan      :          1.41am

Kasara       :         3.06am

Day 1 
 

05.00am : Reach Shendi
06.00am : Breakfast

08.00am : Reach Ratanwadi via Bhandardara Back Waters
09.00am : Introduction, Do's and Don’ts,  Start the trek
12.00 pm : Reach Ratangad
1.00 pm :  Lunch

2.00 pm : Start Descending via tryambak Darwaja5.30 pm : Reach the Samrad
06.00pm : Enjoy Sunset, Dinner, Camp Fire and retire for the day

 

Day 2

05.00am : Good Morning, Breakfast
07.00am : Start the trek
04.00pm :  Dehene, 
05.00pm : Dolkhamb
06.30pm : Shahapur, 
06.30pm   :  Asangaon

09.30pm   :  Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 800/- per person

Which Includes
 

Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon .

2 Break Fasts + 2 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments.

 

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)
Empty Lunch Box to carry Sundays lunch (Must)

Plate spoon and mug (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 Sandhan" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Kulang on 17th and 18th of December 2011

Trek to Kulang on 17th and 18th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Kulang fort on 17th and 18th of December 2011, starting on 16th Night.

Trivia

Type : Hill Fort
Height : 4822  ft above msl

District : Nasik

Region : Kalsubai
Grade : Medium (Technical)
Base Village : Ambewadi

Kulang Offers “The highest Hike in Maharashtra”

The huge expand of the fort is rich with remnants, water tanks and fortification.

The best the fort offers is the mesmerizing hues in the skies at Sunsut and Sunrise.

One can also enjoy the scenic view of the soround area. Bback waters of the Bhandardara Dam, Ghatghar Dam, Ratnagad, Alang , Madan,  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 16th December 2011

Kasara Train :  N 1 slow 

              

Mumbai  :           0.15am

Dadar       :          0.33am

Thane       :          1.12am

Kalyan      :          1.41am

Kasara       :         3.06am

Day 1
 

05.00am : Reach Ambewadi
06.00am : Breakfast
06.30am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, Start the trek
11.00am : Reach the Steps of Kulang
12.00 pm : Reach top of the Fort
2.00 pm :  Lunch
3.30 pm : Explore Fort
06.00pm : Enjoy Sunset, Dinner, Camp Fire and retire for the day

Day 2

06.00am : Good Morning, Enjoy Sunrise  
07.30am : Break Fast
09.00am : Start Descending
01.30pm : Ambewadi, Lunch
03.30pm : Proceed to Kasara
05.30pm : Kasara
09.30pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 650/- per person

Which includes :

Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
2 Break Fasts + 2 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments and

For registration kindly transfer Rs 650 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)

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 Kulang" we will get back to you when free.


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri