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Saturday 25 February 2012

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



Thursday 23 February 2012

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


Tuesday 14 February 2012

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


Monday 6 February 2012

Trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 12th of February 2012



Trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 12th of February 2012


Dear Offbeaters,
We invite you for trek to Harishchandragad Via Pachnai, on  12th of February 2012, Starting on 11th 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


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