OffBeat Sahyadri : Tour to Velas for Turtle Fest on 4th of March 2012

Tour de Velas for Turtle festival 2012 on 4th of March 2012, starting on 3rd Night.

Deat OffBeaters ,
We invite you for a visit to Velas for Turtle festival 2012 on 4th of March 2012, starting on 3rd Night.

Trivia                                                        
Type: Turtle Festival
Nature of Visit : Nature trail
Base Village: Velas
Region: Mandangad

                                   

The olive ridley sea turtle nests at several sites in the western Indian.

In the late 20th Century nature conservationist learned that large scale nesting of olive ridley turtles was taking place along the konkan sea shores.  

                                                               Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) started Marine turtle conservation in Maharashtra state on 1st October 2002. 

Since then every year this voluminous voluntary work of collecting newly laid eggs, relocating them and there after taking care of the nests right uptill the hatchings are released to the sea, is being continued 

Though we cannot guarantee the hatching, but there are fare chances over this weekend.

Meeting Point : 10.00pm on saturday night, 3rd March 2012
10.00pm : Travel to velas by private transport
05.00am : Reach Velas, Break Fast
07.00am : Beach for hatchlings, following butterfly and bird watching near the shore
012.00pm : Lunch
01.00pm : Rest or visit to near by places like Bankot fort
06.00pm : Beach for hatching
06.30pm : Start the Return Journey
11.00pm : Reach Mumbai / Pune Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 1250/- per person
Which Includes
Registration charges at Velas
Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai
1 Break Fast + 1 Meals

Bikers :
People may join us by travelling on their own bikes
Contribution : Rs 450/- per person
Which Includes
Registration charges at Velas
1 Break Fast + 1 Meals
All other expenses participant have to bare themselves.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1250 per head in the following A/c
Biker : Rs 450/-
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
Torch (must)
Water 2 liters (must)
Cap
Change of cloths
Ready to eat snacks
Cloths for changing
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Other accessories

Note : One may carry Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets), in case we reach velas early, we might get some time for rest.

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


Registration or queries: 
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Chanderi (Till Top) on 26th of February 2012

Trek to Chanderi Fort ( Till Top ) 26th of February 2012, starting on 25th Night

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight adventure trek to Chanderi on 26th of February 2012, Starting on 25th Night.

Trivia

Type : Hill Fort

District : Raigad 

Height : 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Base Village : Tamsai

Region : Matheran

Difficulty Rating : Tough 

It holds hardly any remants to call it a fort, few water tanks and a cave at the base of the pinnacle is what one finds here.

What this trek offers to adventure seekers is the final climb to reach the extreme top requires technical assistance, few rock patches and scree makes the approch quiet challeneging.

The view of the enitre matheran range is Breat taking.

One can observe Karnala, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Manikgad, Peb, Matheran, Nakhind, Navra navri, Tavli ect from the top.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : 10.00pm at Panvel Bus Depot, on 25th of February.

10.00pm : Travel to Tamsai via local transport

11.00pm : Start trek

01.30am : Retire in the Caves at the base of the pinnacle

06.00am : Breakfast

07.00am : Start the trek

09.00am : Reach the Top

10.00am : Start descending

11.30pm : Back to caves

12.00pm : Proceed to Tamsai, lunch break on the way

03.30pm : Reach Tamsai

05.30pm : Reach Panvel Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 450/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Panvel to Panvel 

1 Break Fast 

For registration kindly transfer Rs 450/- 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, location) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof
Working Torch (Must)
Water 3 liters (must) {We have observed ppl dont follow the instruction, but take it seriously friends, carry 3 liters water perhead atlast}
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Note : We suggest people to carry a small bagpack along so that we can leave extra bagage at the cave and only carry valuables, water and food while climbing the pinnacle.

Keep space in the bag for load distribution, pack bag accordingly.

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration : 

Registration or queries: 

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039   

Priti : 9869524260, 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Chanderi" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Mahuli Fort Kalyan Darwaja on 19th of February 2012, starting on 18th Night

Trek to Mahuli Fort Kalyan Darwaja on 19th of February 2012, starting on 18th Night

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an adventurous trek to Mahuli Fort Kalyn Darwaja on 19th of February 2012, starting on 18th Night.

Trivia

Type: Hill Fort

Base Village: Mahuli.

Height: 2815 ft (Above MSL)

Grade: Medium.


If you are an adventure freak, then this trek is for you.

Mahuli though split in three parts viz Bhandargad, mahuli and Palasgad, they all are part of one huge fort. 

Mahuli is more known for the series of pinnacles that attract the rock climbers from all over the Maharashtra. 

The kalyan Darwaja is the Konkan side entrance to the fort and its access has become difficult since the Britishers blew the stone carved steps.

The specialty of this entrance is its location. It’s almost impossible to locate it as it has been carved in groves and cuts of the mountain through a huge rock.

Since it was destroyed by Britishers, it requires technical expertise to access this portion of the fort. 

There are two - three Rappelling patches while descending this route.

Difficulty level is comparable with Sandhan Valley Exploration Trek.

Meeting Point : Asangaon Station

Catch the fast Kasara Local (N 29) on 18th February 2012

Kasara Train :  N 29 fast                 

Mumbai CST  :          08:47pm

Dadar       :          09:00am

Kurla          :                  09:08pm

Ghatkopar   :             09:13pm

Mulund                    :                  09:23pm

Thane       :          09:27pm

Dombivali   :               09:40pm

Kalyan      :          09:50pm

Asangaon    :          10:27pm

11:15 pm : Reach the Base Village

11:30 pm : Introduction, Do's and Don’ts

12:00 am : Start trek (Ascending to Mahuli fort)

03.30 am : Reach the top, Rest under open sky

06:30 am : Good morning

07:30 am : Breakfast

08:00 am : Start towards Kalyan Darwaja

08:30 am : Reach the Kalyan Darwaja

09.00 pm : Rappelling, climbing and Traverse from Kalyan Darwaja (lunch break in between)

03:00 pm : Mahuli fort

03:30 pm : Start Descending

06:30 pm : Reach Base Village

07:30 pm : Reach Asangaon Station

09.30pm  : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 350/- per person

Which includes :

Transportation from Asangaon to Asangaon

1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 350 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, location) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding 

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories 

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration : 

Gallery : Priti's Album    ,     Sushil's Album 

Registration or queries: 

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039   

Priti : 9869524260, 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Mahuli" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 12th of February 2012

Dear Offbeaters,

We invite you for trek to Harishchandragad Via Pachnai, on  12^th of February 2012, Starting on 11^th Night.

Descend Via Bail Ghat - Sadhale Ghat

Trivia:

Type : Hill Fort

Height : 4500 ft approx

Region : Malshej Ghat

Grade: Difficult

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

10th February 2012,

Meeting point : Kasara Station, Platform no. 4 at 11.17 pm sharp

Kasara Train :  N 27 fast                      
Mumbai    :  20.48       
Dadar       :  21.02       
Thane      :  21.31       
Kalyan      :  21.52       
Kasara      :  23.17   
  

11.30 pm : Start towards Pachnai by Private Transport

02.00 am : Reach Pachnai 

02.15 am : Night Trek to Harishchandragad start
04.00 am : Reach Top and Rest 

06.30 am : Good Morning
07.30 am : Breakfast
08.00 am : Start towards, BailGhat 

09.00 am : Start descending  

12.0 pm  : Sadhaleghat, Lunch

05.30 pm :Bailpada

09.00 pm : Reach Kalyan

Gallery :


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Contribution

Rs 650/- per head which includes,

1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshments,
Dwelling charges during the trek and transportation From Kalyan to Kalyan

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.650 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 : 25

Entry on first come first basis

Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email, mobile number and Location) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Things to be carried:
Mandatory articles

Identity proof

Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must) (We do no encourage use of plastic stuff)

Ready to eat dry food stuff
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes


Recommended

Old news papers,

Windcheaters,

Personal medicines,

Cap

Scarf 

Instructions :

Ø  Prior Trekking experience is mandatory.

Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold atop at night.

Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )

Ø  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

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri