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Tuesday 17 December 2013

Lingana pinnacle Climb - Adventure


Lingana pinnacle Climb and Rappelling - Adventure


For Last years words belongs to last year Language. and Next year words await another voice. and to make an end is to make a beginning. Happy New Year ..
So come and joins us to begin 2014 with Lingana climb ........

Dear OffBeaters , We invite you for trek to Lingana Base decend down boryatachi nal and Climb to Lingana pinnacle on 4th & 5th January 2014.




Trivia:
Lingana Fort

Type : Hill Fort
Height : 3000 ft approx 

Region : Mahad / Velha
District : Raigad
Grade: Very difficult


Lingana is a massive pinnacle on the mainline of the Sahyadris between Raigad and Torna. It takes its name from its shape which is like a linga. It is 2969 feet high with an ascent of four miles, the first half is easy to climb while the second is difficult. Its rock cut steps have been destroyed and the fort is almost completely inaccessible. The top of the fortified rock is 2500 feet square. No fortifications or buildings remain but there are traces of a grain store and some cisterns

Lingana fort was built by Shivaji in 1648 to secure central Konkan against the Sidis. Under the Marathas, Lingana was used as a penal settlement. The prisoners were confined to rock dungeons with one dungeon holding 50 prisoners. Lingana was captured by a Colonel Prother in 1818 and destroyed it so that no one capture it back and stay on it. Thereafter the plight of this great monument has become sad. Today it is a attraction for rock - climbers.



Itinerary

Day 1 : 
4th January 2014,
Meeting point : Dadar East Swaminarayan Temple at  11.15 am sharp
11.30 am : Start towards Private Vehicle.
5.00 noon : Reach village harpud/mohri.singapore/varoti.
 Lunch in between 
5.15 pm start trek to railing pleateau.
06.00 pm : Reach railing pleateau and , retire for the day.

Day 2 :
5th January 2014,
5.00 am : Good Morning and get fresh, Breakfast
5.30 am : Start trek to Lingana base via Boratyachi Nal 
6.30 am: Start the Climb,
11.00 am Reach Top of Lingana.
12.00 noon : Descend start. Break for snacks, Lunch on the way
2.00 pm : Reach to cave and have lunch.
5.00 pm : Reach back to base.
6.00 pm : Railing Pleateau.
7.00 pm : Return journey starts.

Note : Above mention Itinerary cannot be confirmed as its technical climb trek , time estimation depend on individual effort , stamina , capability and capacity .



Contribution

Rs 3200/- per head which includes,
Transporation by Private Vehicle Dadar to Dadar.
Evening refreshments, & Dinner ( Pure Veg)  for Day 1 
Breakfast, Packed lunch( Pure Veg ),Evening refreshments, Dinner( Pure Veg) for Day 2
Trek Expertise and Equipment.

* Saturday Lunch , Please carry .

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :
For registration kindly transfer Rs.3200 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 : 20
Entry on first come first basis
Registrations through phone calls only.



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 :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters 
(must)
Lunch for Saturday (must)
Change of cloths
Torch 
(must)

mug (must)
Plate ( must )
Ready to eat snacks
Sleeping bag , or proper bedding.Personal medicines if any
Windcheater
Good shoes

Cap 
Camera (Optional )
Change of clothsOther accessories



A batch of 15 enthusiasts only.
Entry on first come first basis.
Register soon to avoid disappointment.


Dress Code :
Wear comfortable closed neck casual cotton top and stretchable or comfort fit cotton trousers.
Flexible shoes with a good rubber grip for proper hold over rocks. Bata 'Fitness' are the most preferred


For more details please contact:

Zeenat : 9860636757
Rajas : 9664782503
Priti Patel : 9987990300

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Monday 25 November 2013

OffBeat Sahyadri : Migratory Bird watch at Bhigwan-Diksal with Mr Nikhil Bhopale on 28th 29th Dec 2013



Migratory Bird Watch at Bhigwan- Diksal    

With Mr Nikhil Bhopale

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to a  Migratory Bird Watch at Bhigwan - Diksal on 28th and 29th of Dec   2013.




Trivia
Place : Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Santuary
Type : Birding nature trail
Base Village : Near Nasik – Niphad


Birding



The migratory birds found here are White Stork, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Flamingo, Goose   Brahminy Duck, Pintails, Cranes Shanks, Godwits, Weavers, etc.
The resident birds include Black Ibis, Spot Bills, Teals, Little Grebe, Cormorants,        Egrets, Herons, Stork, Kites, Vultures etc.

The itinerary for the event is as given below.
Meeting Point : 11.00 pm Dadar East Swaminarayan Temple on 27th December 2013 
06.00 am : Reach Bhigwan
06.30 am : Breakfast, Introduction, Do's and Donts,
07.00 am : Start the trail
09.30 am : Boating
01.00 pm : Return for Lunch, rest for some time
03.00 pm : Second round for birding
07.00 pm : Return to hotel, fresh, rest, discussion
10.00 pm : Retire for the day

Day II
07.00 am : Start the trail
11.00 am : Return for Lunch
02.00 pm : Start return journey
09.30 pm : Reach Mumbai tentatively.

Contribution
Rs 3500/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Dadar to Dadar
2 Breakfasts  + 3 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments
Boating Charges,
Accommodation three per room basis,
Expertise

For registration kindly transfer Rs 2000 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) at 
offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Note : Entry for first 15 Participants only.

Check list :
Identity Proof
Torch
Water 3 liters (must)
Change of cloths
Ready to eat snacks
Insect repellent
Binoculars
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :


Registration or queries:
Priti : 9987990300
Zeenat :8983394613 ,9860636757
Nikhil Bhopale : 9819330222


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Bhairoba Durga and Kunjar Gad 1st on Dec 2013



Trek to Bhairoba Durga and Kunjar Gad  1st on Dec 2013


 

Dear Offbeaters,
We invite you for trek to Bhairoba Durga and Kunjar gad on 1st of Dec 2013, Starting on 30th Night.





Trivia:
Kunjar Gad
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 4200 ft approx
Region : Balaghat Range
Grade: Medium


Bhairoba DurgaType : Hill Fort
Height : 4500 ft approx

Grade: Medium








The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Meeting point : Kasara Station, near ticket window at 3.00 am
Note : Take return ticket till Kasara

Catch Kasar Train
Mumbai CSt :  0.14  am
Dadar :            0.32 am
Kurla               0.43 am
Ghatkopar       0.49 am
Mulund            1.05 am
Thane             1.09 am
Dombivali       1.31 am
Kalyan            1.40 am
Kasara           2.55 am
 
3.00 pm : Start towards vihir by Private Transport
06.00 am : Reach vihir
06.30 am : start trek to kunjargad
08.03 am : Reach Top , break fast, explore the fort
11.00 am : start descending
1.00 pm : move to Kothala, lunch break
02.00 pm : start trek to bhairavgad
04.00 pm : top explore, start descending
06 00 pm : base, move to kasara
08.00 pm kasara, start return journey
10.00 pm : Mumbai

Gallery :
Kunjar Gad :
Amey Joshi :

Bhairoba Durga :

 Mayuresh Joshi

Contribution
Rs 800/- per head which includes,
1 Breakfast & evening refreshment, Guide contri
transportation From Kasara to Kasara

Maximum Group size : 25

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :
For registration kindly transfer Rs.800 per head in the given a/c

Bank : Union Bank Of India
Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
A/c Type : Saving a/c
IFSC Code : UBIN0536911


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 ) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Things to be carried:
Its gonna be too cold out there, carry warm cloths

 Mandatory articles
TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Identity proof
Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
Lunch for Sunday
Ready to eat dry food stuff
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

Recommended
Windcheaters,
Personal medicines,
Cap
Scarf

Instructions :
Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, it might be too cold atop.
Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek ) Action trekking.
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:
Rajas : 9664782503
Priti : 9987990300



Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com



Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Sandhan Valley on 15th of Dec 2013


Trek to Sandhan Valley on 15th of Dec 2013



Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to a trek to Sandhan Valley on 15th of December 2013, starting on 14h Night.


Trivia
Type : Gorge
District : 
Nasik
Region : Bhandar dara
Grade : 
Medium (Technical)
Base Village : 
Samrad





This is gonna be a memorable event as it’s a completely different trek. Here we wont be hiking a fort or a pinnacle but what we are going to visit is 2 km long natural gorge formed by the force of flowing water.
It’s a kind of experience to walk through this 500 ft deep narrow gorge where in one has to tackle uneven rock patches, patches where in one has to cross water pools as deep as 4 ft.
It’s a complete adventure package as we will be rappelling down 3 rock patches.


The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Kasara

Catch the last Kasara Local on 14th December 2013
Kasara Train :  N 1 slow 
         
Mumbai          12:14am
Dadar       :         12:32am
Kurla        :          12:43am
Thane       :         01:09am
Kalyan      :         01.40am
Kasara       :        02.55am

06:00am : Reach Samrad
06:30am :
 Breakfast
07:00am : Start the trek
05:00pm :  Dehene, 
06:00pm :
 Dolkhamb
07:30pm :
 Shahapur, 
07:40pm :
 Asangaon
10:00pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 900/- per person

Which Includes
 
Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon .
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments + Trek expertise.

 

For registration kindly transfer Rs 900 per head in the following A/c
Union Bank of India
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 :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters 
(must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Change of cloths
Torch 
(must)

mug (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories


 
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Registration or queries:

Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande :
 9664782503

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9860636757 

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri