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Wednesday 19 December 2012

Rappelling at Duke’s Nose on 20th January 2013




Rappelling at Duke’s Nose on 20th January 2013

Dear Beaters,

We invite you for an adventure activity,  Rappelling at Duke’s Nose on 20th January 2013.




 Trivia

     Location: Khandala.
     Region : Lonavla.
     Base Village : Kurwande.
     Grade: Medium
     Rappelling Height : 300 ft
     Cliff Height : 2506 ft

       Dukes Nose is a huge pinnacle which can easily seen while crossing lonavla khandala between Pune – Mumbai. It also called as Nagpani ( Cobra’s Hood ) , as The top of this cliff reflects the pointed hood of a SNAKE.  Popular with hikers , this cliff is believed to be a trekker’s paradise, which provide views of the downhill plains.  It is famous for rock climbing, valley crossing and  rappelling adventure activities. 

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.


The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting point : Lonavla  Station 08.00 am on 20 January 2012 

Mumbai people can reach  Lonavala by Indrayanai Express by 8.00 am

Pune People can reach Lonavala by 6.30 train or sinhagad Express.

  • 09:00 am : Reach Base Village, breakfast , Instruction , Do’s and Don’t
  • 09:30 am : Start moving toward Duke’s Nose.
  • 10:30 am : Reach Duke’s Nose.
  • 10.35 am : Rappelling  will start as per registration , turn by turn. (as per registration order or situational )
  • Lunch in between
  • 05:30 pm : Departure to Mumbai
  • Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.

Contribution
Rs 1000/- per head which includes
Travelling Charges from Lonavla  to Lonavla.
Breakfast .
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipments.

For registration transfer Rs 1000/- 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.

Note :

1. Extra Rapel  - Rs. 800/-  only. But only if time permit.

Check List:
Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from forceful air.
Identity Proof  (must)
Water 2 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good covering footwear
Cap Camera Umbrella ( Optional)


Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

1 comments:

i had done this before...my review in the link
http://lakpasherpas.blogspot.com/2013/11/rappelling-at-duke-nose-khandala.html?spref=fb
 

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