Night Trek to Gorakh gad on 17th of March 2013 (Starting on 16th Night)

Night Trek to Gorakh Gad on 17th March 2013

Deat OffBeaters ,

We invite you to a night trek to Gorakh Gad on 17th March 2013, Starting on 16th March Night.

Trivia

Type: Hill Pass

District: Murbad

Height: 2137 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Base Village: Deheri

Region: Murbad

Difficulty Rating: Medium

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : 10.00 pm at Kalyan Bus Depot, on 16th of March.

10.00pm : Travel to Deheri via local transport

02.00am : Start trek

05.00am : Reach top and rest in the caves

07.30am : Breakfast, exploration

10.00am : Start descending,
1.00 pml : lunch at base village

02.00pm : Proceed to Murbad

06.00pm : Reach Kalyan Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 400/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Kalyan to Kalyan

1 Break Fast + Evening refreshment

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, location) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof

Working Torch (Must)

Water 4 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)

Cap

Proper Bedding ( If we get some time for resting in the moring )

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Registration or queries:

Rajas : 9664782503
Priti : 9987990300

Zeenat : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Night Trek to Harihar Fort on 24th of March 2013

Trek to Harihar Fort on 24th March 2013

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an adventure trek to Harihar fort on 24th of March 2013, starting on 23rd Night.

Trivia
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 3500 ft above msl
Region : Tryambak – Nasik
Grade : Medium - Easy
Base Village : Nirgudpada

The most fascinating aspect about this trek is the rock cut steps at an 80 degree vertical angle that one has to negotiate to enter the fort. Though it’s a vertical ladder, the steps are provided with groves for proper grip while ascending. Ascending and descending through this patch is a thrilling experience.

Harihar is a triangular massif guarded by shear falling cliffs on all three sides. After entering the fort one reaches on a plateau which holds a small lake beside which there is Hanuman idol located, on other end there is a small temple without any idol. There are several water tanks on the way to this temple which offers potable water.

On the highest point on the fort a pole has been mounted for flag hosting.

Harihar offers breath taking view of the surrounding area. One can observe forts life Basgad, Utwad, Bramhagiri, Nagfani etc. from here.

Meeting Point : 
Catch the N 31 Kasara Local on 23rd January 2013
Kasara Train :  N 1 slow            
Mumbai  :          10.50 pm
Dadar       :        11.04 pm
Thane       :        11.31 pm
Kalyan      :        00.03 am
Kasara       :       01.18 am

03.30am : Reach Nirgudpada Star trek
06.30am : Reach Top
07.00am : Breakfast
09.00am : Explore fort
10.30 am : Start descending
12.00 pm :  Reach base village
12.30 pm : Lunch
01.30am : Start for Kasara
03.30pm : Kasara
07.00pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 700/- per person


Which includes : 

Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 700 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


Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :


 Registration or queries: 
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503

Email : patel.priti.28@gmail.com

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Velas for Turtle festival 2013 on 16th-17th of March 2013, starting on 15th March Night.

Velas for Turtle festival 2013 on 16th-17th  of March 2013, starting on 15th March Night.

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you for a visit to Velas Turtle festival 2013 on 16th and 17th March 2013, starting on 15th March 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. The single most important breeding area for olive ridleys in the Indian Ocean along the Bay of Bengal is Orissa.

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. Sinc

e then every year this voluminous voluntary work of collecting newly laid eggs, re

locating them and there after taking care of the nests right upti

ll the hatchings are released to the sea, is being continued

Meeting Point : 10.00pm on saturday night, 15th March 2013,

Dadar East, near Swaminarayn Temple

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

01.00 pm : Rest or visit to near by places like Bankot fort.
03.00 pm : Attend workshop arrange by MTDC

06.00pm : Beach for hatching

08.30pm : Dinner and retire for the day.

Day 2 : 17th March 2013

06.00 am :  Early Morning rise , Good Morning , Breakfast 
06.30 am : Reach Beach for hatching.
09.00 am : Start for Shirvardhan.
12.00 noon : Lunch 
01.00 pm : start the Return Journey

08.00 pm : Reach Mumbai / Pune Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 1800/- per person

Which Includes

Registration charges at Velas

Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai

1 Break Fast + 1 Meals

People may join us by travelling on their own vehicles

Contribution : Rs 900/- per head

Which Includes

Registration charges at Velas
2 Breakfast , 2 Lunch , 1 Evening refreshment , 1 Dinner

All other expenses participant have to bare themselves.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1800/- per head in the following A/c

Without transportation: Rs 900/-

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 :

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 2 liters (must)

Cap
Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets)

Change of cloths

Ready to eat snacks

Cloths for changing

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 23rd and 24th of March 2013, starting on 22nd Night.

Jungle trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 23rd and 24th of March 2013

Dear  OffBeaters,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Vasota and Nageshwar on 23rd and 24th of March 2013, starting on 22th Night.

Trivia:

Type : Jungle Fort

Height : 4267 ft approx

Region : Koyna wildlife Santuary

Grade: Easy - Medium ( Endurance )

Base Village : Met Indivali - Chorwane

Situated amidst the evergreen forest of Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary vasota offers the best experience of a Jungle trek. Route till the fort from Met Indivali is all covered with huge trees and the liana spread over miles. The canopy offers the best site for spotting various species of butterflies and birds.

The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc.

Places to Visit
Vasota Fort :Entrance in the dilapidated state, remnants, Hanuman temple and mahadev temple are the only monuments still standing on the fort. but the plateau offers breath taking view of the thick forest and the Koyna Back Waters.

The Hill where Nageshwar Cave is situated can be seen from the Mahadev temple Machi.

From here one can observe both side the Ghat area as well as long drops in the konkan.

The most fascinating point is Babu Kada, from which offers spectacular view of the steep cliffs of the mountain range falling straight deep in the Konkan area. The mountain in front is known as Old vasota.

Nageshwar caves :
A walk of few miles across the ridge takes us to a pinnacle in which the Nageshwar caves are carved. The cave hosts Mahaved lingi and the miracle here to observe is a crack in the roof percolates water on the shiv lingi throughout the year even in dry seasons.

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting Point : Thane Depot (Vandana) 10.00pm sharp on 22th of March 2013

04.00am : Reach Satara Depot

06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Bamnoli)

08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, forest permission ect

09.00am : Start towards Met Indiwali via boat ride through Koyna Back waters

10.30am : Start the trek

12.30am : Reach Vasota, Exploration

01.30pm : Lunch Break

04.00pm : Reach Nageshwar

05.00pm : Start Descending towards Chorwane

07.30pm : reach Chorwane, Evening refreshment

09.00pm : Dinner and retire for the day

Day 2 : 24th March 2013

05.30am : Early rise good morning, Breakfast

07.00am : Start return Journey for Mumbai/Pune

07.00pm : Reach Panvel

Lunch On the way

Contribution

Rs 1600/- per head which includes,

2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshment, 1 dinner

Dwelling charges during the trek and transportation From Mumbai to mumbai 

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1600 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 : 30

Entry on first come first basis

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 

Things to be carried:

Identity Proof

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Saturday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]

Change of cloths

Torch (must)

Mug for tea (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Instructions :

•  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold  at night.
•  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )
•  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  : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Email : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri