Adventure Night Trek to Padargad on 21st October 2012

Adventure Night Trek to Padargad on 21st October 2012

Night Trek to Padargad on 21^st October 2012

Dear OffBeaters,

We invite you to a night trek to Padargad on 21^st  of October 2012.  (Starting on 20th Night.)

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Trivia : 

Type: Hill Fort

District: Raigad

Height: 2202 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Base Village: Khandas

Difficulty Rating: Medium

Padar Killa or Padargad is an impressive mountain on the path to Bhimashankar. It lies between Ganesh Ghat and Nagphani ( Snakes Hood).

One has to tackle a narrow chimni climb and few scree patches to reach to the upper plateau. from there series of rock cut steps leads to a cave at the base of pinnacle.


The top offers eye cacher view of the surrounding. Forts like Tungi, Bhimashankar, Peth are seen at a distance.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Neral 09.30 pm on 20^th  October 2012

Karjat Train  :  S 31 fast                 

Mumbai CST   : 07:47 pm

Byculla            : 07:54 pm

Dadar              : 08:01 pm

Kurla               : 08:09 pm

Ghatkopar      : 08:14 pm

Mulund           : 08.25 pm

Thane              : 08:29  pm

Dombivali       : 08:42  pm

Kalyan            : 08:49  pm

Neral               : 09: 27 pm

Imp : Please take return ticket till Karjat, it would easy to catch any available train.

09.45 pm : Move to Khandas

11. 30 pm : Introduction : Do’s & Don’ts

11. 45  pm : Start the trek.

01.15  am : Reach till Ganesh Temple and Rest.

06.00 am : Breakfast.

06.30 am : Start Ascend toward Padargad

09.30 am : Reach Top , Explore the Fort

11.30 am : Start Descending.

LUNCH In Between

03.30 pm : Reach to Khandas

05.00 pm : Reach Karjat tentatively.

08.00 pm : Reach Mumbai tentatively.

Contribution :

Rs 400/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Neral to Neral

1 Break Fast

For registration kindly transfer Rs 400/- per head in the following A/c

In the Name of : Ms Priti P Patel

Bank : Union Bank Of India

Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai

Account No : 369102010801696
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

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

Check list :

Identity Proof

Working Torch (Must)

Water 4 liters (must) {We have observed people don’t follow the instruction, but take it seriously friends, carry 3 liters water per head at least}

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bed sheets)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Registration or queries: 

Rajas Deshpande: 9664782503
Priti Patel: 9987990300

Zeenat Sikkilkar: 9850193039

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration

Rules and regulations.

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

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.

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.

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? J.

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 N O= 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