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Tuesday 28 August 2012

Trek to Kawlya ghat ( Nakhinda - Kothaligad ) on 2nd September 2012


Kawlya Ghat ( Nakhinda to Kothaligad ) Trek


Deat OffBeaters ,
We inviate you to an exciting trek to an exhotic location, the lessexplored Kawlya Ghat (Nakhinda to Kothaligad) trek on 2nd of September 2012, starting on 1st september night.


Trivia
Height : 3000 ft above msl approx
Grade : Medium
Base Village : Jamrukh

Among one of the less trudged ancient mountain passes in sahyadris,Kawlya ghat is one of the less explored but still in use one. The pass connects Village Vandre on the ghat region with the Villages Ambivali and Jamrukh in Konkan.

Passing through dense forest it is the best place to observe rich flora and fauna of sahyadris.

Join us to withness the breathtaking view of Kothaligad, Tungi, Padargad, Bhimashankar from the Vandre plateaue.

The view of the adjoining mountains and gorges, and the waterfalls flowing throgh is most exciting experince.


The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting point : 9.30pm at Karjat station on 1st September 2012
11.00pm reach base village and retire for the day
06.00am : Breakfast
The trek Starts at Jamrukh
07.00am : Introduction , Start the trek
11.00am : Reach Vandre plateau
11.30am : Visit Nakhinda
12.00pm : Top, Lunch Break
01.00pm : Start Descending
03.00pm : Visit Kothaligad
05.30pm : Reach The Base Village
06.00pm : Evening refreshment, Proceed to Karjat
10.30pm : Back To Mumbai - Pune


Contribution
Rs 400/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat
accommodation at villagers house
1 Break Fasts + 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 :

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes as we will be trekking through dense forest. Provies better protection from insects and scratchs.

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Identity Proof
Water 2 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Change of cloths
Torch (must)
Proper bedding
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Registration or queries: 
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9773800208


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Thursday 23 August 2012

Nature trail to Kaas plateau " The Plateau of Flowers "


Nature trail to Kaas plateau " The Plateau of Flowers " September 2012
Batch A : 19th September
Batch B : 22nd September
Batch C : 29th September

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to a nature trail to the most colorful plateau, Kaas plateau in September 2012





Trivia
Type : Flower plateau in satara
Height : 3000 ft above msl approx
Grade : Nature Trail
Base Village : Kaas

People who are keen about nature, flora and fauna this is the place for you.
Situated at 25 km from the satara city, Kaas is the place where 100s of varieties of flowers blossom in this season turning the plateau into beds of different colours. It looks like carpets of flowers laying on the ground, yellow carpets of Smithia and Sonki flowers, Pink carpets of Balsam, Purple carpets of Karvi and many more..... The color of the carpets keeps on changing with time depending on the dominant flowers at the time.

Looking over the water catchment area of the huge koyna Dam, it blends with the lush green forest in the protected area.

The best place to appreciate natures beauty, and and heaven for macro photographers, its a must visit place for all nature lovers.

Wide availability of flowers, nectar attract insects which feed on them and they attract birds which feed on them. Birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle and commonly sighted at Kaas.


Instead of visiting the crowded places with loads of picnickers like Thoseghar waterfall, sajjangad ect we would rather prefer to visit pateshwar, an offbeat location, scenic and isolated from crowd.


The itinerary for the trail is as given below:
Meeting Point :
Swaminarayan temple Dadar 11.00 pm one day prior to the event date
04.30 am Satara
Rest for some time.
Breakfast
07.00 am : Kaas  Plateau
11.00 am : Site seeing, Photography, Valley exploration
12.00 pm : Visit to Kaas Lake (optional)
01.00 pm : Lunch
01.30 pm : Visit Sajjangad / Thosegar Waterfall
03.30 pm : Start Return journey
Evening refreshment on the way
09.30 pm tentatively reach Mumbai .

Contribution for the trip is Rs 1250/- per head which includes
Traveling from Mumbai to Mumbai by a private vehicle,
Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1250/- 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, mobile number and pickup point) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com


Check list :

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from insects and scratches.

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Chilly winds blow at kaas plateau, carry windcheater, shawl, thermals.

Identity Proof  (must)
Water 2 liters (must)
Change of cloths
Torch
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good covering footwear
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


Registration or queries:

Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Waterfall Rappelling at Vihi on 8th & 9th September 2012



Waterfall Rappelling at Vihi waterfall with OffBeat Sahyadri on 
Batch 5: 8th September 2012
Batch 6: 9th September 2012

Dear Offbeaters,

We invite you for an adventurous journey of rappelling through the gigantic waterfallat Vihi gaon.



Trivia:

Event Details:
Location: Vihi gaon near Kasara.
Height: Approx 120 feet
Grade: Medium.

Rappelling is a quick way of descending heights using adventure gear and involves sliding down the ropes. The speed of descend is controlled by the friction. Proper belay support makes this event 100% safe.

Waterfalls always fascinate us. Don’t they? Every monsoon we visit number of waterfalls to get drenched. It feels amazing when the water hits our body with the speeding force.

Imagine how exciting it will be to walk down the waterfall and experiencing the trill, the force, the pressure and the adventure.

It gives the most incredible feeling of success and accomplishment when you touch the ground, overcoming all your fears of height or water.


Click here for digital photo album (Photographer: Sameer Chaughule) of Vihi Waterfall Rappelling done on 22nd July 2012 .
Click here for digital photo album (Photographer: Kirti Tiwari) of Vihi Waterfall Rappelling done on 22nd July 2012 .

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting point: Dadar east, Swami Narayan Mandir, at 6.00 am
06:15 am start towards Vihi
Breakfast on board
09:45 am : Reach Vihi, introduction, Instruction, Demo
10:30 am : start rappelling turn by turn
01:30 pm : Lunch Break, start activity immediately after luch
05:30 pm : wind up, evening refreshments
06:30 pm : Departure to Mumbai
Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.

Contribution 
Rs 750/- per head which includes 
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by private vehicle,
Breakfast and evening refreshments.
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipments. 

Rs 400/- per rappel for those who will join us directly at Vihi, which includes only one rappel.

Rs 400/- per extra rappel (Extra rappel will only be allowed after entire group finishes Rappelling.)

For registration kindly transfer Rs.750 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 :
Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.
Double pack valuables in polythene.

·         Identity Proof
·         Water 2 liters (must
·         Lunch
·         Change of cloths
·         Ready to eat snacks
·         Personal medicines
·         Windcheater
·         Good shoes  or floaters (Shoes preferred)
·         Other accessories 

Dress Code for Participants
Close neck non transparent T shirts
Carry Scarf for tying hairs while rappelling for those who have long hairs
Low waist bottoms not allowed


Registration or queries:
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Rules and regulations:
1.    Do understand that we do not arrange picnics. It follows that if one seeks luxury and absolute comfort then we can hardly help them. ;)

2.    Offbeat Sahyadri believe in being one with nature and that is possible only when we shed all city slicker attitudes. Of course by that we do not suggest that one should be ready for any kind of nonsense.

3.    Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group and care is taken that no one is inconvenienced because of factors within our control.

4.    We do expect our offbeater friends to understand group dynamics and leave at home their individuality. They should be prepared to share and care. That makes and all the physical and mental exhaustion forgettable and the trek itself becomes unforgettable! Trust us on this.

Now some basic codes:
Respect nature:

1.    Absofreakinglutely no littering! Carry your own trash. If you are found littering then we will request you to pick it up. Friends, it is really not nice to throw garbage around and it only reflects upon us. Will we do this to our own houses?

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

2.    Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms. No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals. Think how you would feel if someone barges into your house and threatens you. The jungle is THEIR home. So, Capital NO= NO!

3.    Remember, the mountain has a mind of his own. Beware and do not make the mistake of taking him for granted. It sounds weird but it’s true.

With fellow trekkers:

1.    It is fun to interact and get to know people from different walks of life. Feel free to take the opportunity to expand your social circles.

2.    Share water and food. Nothing else is a better ice breaker than being offered water or a bite of your sandwich!

3.    Care for your fellow trekkers. It is not nice to be self centered and unamicable.

For your own safety:

1.    The organizers and you yourself are equally responsible for your safety. We cannot take the blame for injuries or inconveniences arising out of actions outside the organizers instructions and acts of nature.

2.    Simply put, stay with the group. Do not rush far too ahead or lag too behind. We understand that everyone has a different stamina and we try to keep the group bound together.

3.    Do not wander off from the main trail. Whenever there is no established trail, strictly stay with the group. Be within the sight of the person ahead of you and the one behind you. It helps.

4.    One must understand that the group leader is responsible for the entire group and may have to take some tough decisions at times. If one expects a memorable experience with us then we expect full cooperation and discipline. To sum up, the leader’s decision will be final and binding on all offbeaters.

5.    Finally, the non arguable part. Smoking and other forms of tobacco use and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Friday 10 August 2012

River Rafting & Water Sports at Kolad in Kundalika River with OffBeat Sahyadri on 16th September 2012


River Rafting & Water Sports at Kolad in Kundalika river with OffBeat Sahyadri on 16th September 2012 


Let the adrenaline rush with the increasing rapids at the white water rafting,
 Join us for river rafting and allied water sports event at Kundalika river, Kolad
 on 16th of September 2012

Dear Offbeaters,

We invite you for an event of River Rafting & Water Sports at Kundalika river Kolad, on 16th of Sept. 2012.




Trivia
Location: Kundalika River, Kolad
Swimming skills – Not required.
Previous experience - Not necessary




Safely is taken care of by the provision of life jackets, helmets, prior training, proper instructions and full presence of trained guides with every raft throughout the activity.



Rafting: is the most adventures outdoor sport. It’s nothing but using a raft (air filled boat) and paddles, and great coordination between the paddlers to navigate through the gushing streams and rocks.





Kayaking: Kayak is a narrow human powered boat. Paddling your own kayak and navigating through the rushing water with correct right, left, back and fro strokes is itself a complete achievement.

River Crossing: crossing the river using tied ripes at both the ends of the river and balancing one on ropes is a thrilling experience








Flying Fox is an aerial rope slide using a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline platform.




Bumper Rides: 





Jet Ski:


The itinerary for the event is as follow :
Meeting Point: Dadar East ,Swaminarayan Mandir at 5.00am.
05:00 am : Start towards Kolad by private transportation
Breakfast onboard
09:00 am : reach the village, start rafting
12:00pm : pick up from the end point
12:30 pm : reach the resort, change
01:00 pm : lunch
02:00 pm : Reach Kayaking & River crossing sight
02:15 pm: Start River Crossing 
05:30 pm : departure for Mumbai
Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 pm tentatively.

Contribution
Rs.2350/- per head 
(For Rafting + Kayaking + River Crossing + Flying Fox)

Rs.2750/- per head 
(For Rafting + Kayaking + River Crossing + Flying Fox + Jet Ski & Bumper Ride)

The Cost includes:
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar, 
Food (1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 eve refreshments), 



(Special Discount on Group Booking)

Payment Details:
For registration deposit advance of Rs.2350/- or Rs.2750/- to the following account.
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 :
Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.
Double pack valuables in polythene.

·         Identity Proof
·         Water 2 liters 
·         Change of cloths
·         Ready to eat snacks
·         Personal medicines
·         Windcheater
·         Good shoes  or floaters
·         Other accessories 

Registration or queries: 
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Priti Patel : 9987990300

Please go through Rules and regulations.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri