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Thursday 30 May 2013

OffBeat Sahyadri : Fireflies special Night trek on Rajmachi on 9th June 2013, starting on 8th night


Dear OffBeaters,

We invite you for Fireflies special Night trek to Rajmachi on 9th June 2013, starting on 8th night







Trivia
Fort Rajmachi
Type: Hill fort
Height: 2710 ft above msl
Grade: easy
Base villege: Kondivade(Karjat) / Lonavla

During this period the forest adjoining Rajmachi is found lit with thousands of fireflies.

The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a 

synchronized light show amidst forest..

Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show

Rajmachi the dreamed destination of every trekker must visit place in every monsoon.

At Udhewadi (village at the footsteps of twin forts) there is a well built pond and a beautiful ancient temple. 30 minutes hike from here takes one at the flat plateau where there is temple of bhairoba.

The fort in front of the temple is Shriwardhan. Though dilapidated all the three doors to the fort are still standing tall. A little further there is a buddhist cave. The fort is well fortified. At dolkathi there is a long pole on which flag is hosted. 

The route from behind the bhairoba temple leads to Manaranjan fort. The entrance is in ruins, on top there is good forestation. Fortification of Manranjan is in good state. There is one big water tank atop. 

On the way to Kondiwade is the famous ‘Konadane’ cave.
Peripherial Sites:

  • Forts: Dhak durg, Lohagd, Visapur, mahuli,Karnal. Irshalgad
  • ‘Manjarsumba’. Pinnacle
  • Khandala, Matheran, Borghat

Itinerary of the fort is as follows
Meeting Point : 
Karjat Station 08:30pm
09:30 pm Introduction, Instruction
10:00 pm start the trek
Dinner on the way
Enjoy Light Show by fireflies enroute
01:30 am Reach Undhewadi, Rest till morning
06:30 am : Wake up, Breakfast
07:30 am Start trek, explore Fort
12.30 pm : Lunch at Udhewadi
02.00 pm : Start descending
06:00 pm Kondiwade
07:00 pm karjat
Reaching Mumbai/ Pune by 09:00 -10:00 pm tentatively.

Group Size : 20 Participants 
Avoid being part of the herd of 50's + + +
Smaller the group better the interactions and coordination.

Contribution
is Rs 500/- per head
which includes
Travelling from Karjat to Karjat
1 breakfasts, 1 meals, 1 evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs.500/- 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) atoffbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Identity Proof
Torch
Water 3 liters
Dinner
Proper Bedding
Change of cloths
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories 

Registration or queries: 
Zeenat : 9850193039
Priti : 9987990300

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri


Tuesday 28 May 2013

OffBeat Sahyadri Fireflies special trek to Ratangad on 2nd June (Starting on 1st June evening)



OffBeat Sahyadri Fireflies special trek to Ratangad on 2nd June (Starting on 1st June evening)

Trivia:
Hight: 4255 ft. (Approx. above MSL)
Region: Bhandardara
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Ratanwadi



During this period the forest adjoining Ratangad hills is found lit with thousands of fireflies.


The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a 

synchronized light show amidst forest..

Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show 



Following are the pics taken by Rajas Deshpande In the same region during same period last year.





Itinerary:

Meeting Point : Kasara Station at 07.20 pm
Catch the Semi fast Kasara Local (Slow from Thane)



Kasara Train :  N Semi fast              
04:50 pm : Mumbai CST
05:03 pm : Dadar            
05:12 pm : Kurla           

05:16 pm : Ghatkopar    
05:31 pm : Thane           
05:54 pm : Dombivali     
06:05 pm : Kalyan           
07:20 pm : Kasara

07:20 pm : Start towards Base Village
09:30 pm : Reach Base Village, Introduction, Do's and Don’ts
10:00 pm : Dinner
11:00 pm : Start trek (Ascending to Ratangad fort)
Enjoy the light show by the fireflies in the jungles enroute
01:30 am : Reach the Cave, Rest
07:30 am : Good morning & Break Fast
09.00 pm : Explore fort
11:30 pm : Start Descending
01:30 pm : Reach Base Village, Lunch
06:00 pm : Reach Kasara Station
09.00pm  : Mumbai Tentatively

Maximum group size: 20

Contribution:
Rs. 1000/- per person
Which includes :
Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
Dinner for Saturday night.
1 Break Fast
Equipments & Expertise.

For registration kindly 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.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number, location) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Identity Proof
Torch (must)
Water 4 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding (it may rain carry a plastic sheet for spreading below your bedding)
change of clothsReady to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

It may rain. Please pack your bags accordingly. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags to protect them from water.

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration 

Gallery : Priti's Album

Registration or queries:
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

E-mail ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

[ For registration plz drop a mail with your following details to above ID
Name
Email Id
Mobile Number]


Regards,

Wednesday 22 May 2013

OffBeat Sahyadri fire flies special trek to Ratangad and route Exploring from Ratangad to Dehene via "Bara Payarya route" on 2nd June 2013 (Starting on 1st June evening)


OffBeat Sahyadri Fireflies special trek to Ratangad and route Exploring : Ratangad to Dehene via Bara Payarya route on 2nd June (Starting on 1st June evening)

Trivia:

Hight: 4255 ft. (Approx. above MSL)
Region: Bhandardara
Grade: Medium (Technical)
Base Village: Ratanwadi

Keeping the promise of taking you to OffBeat routes we are happy to announce the trek from Ratangad to Dehene via kalyan darwaza.

A month ago we explored this route.



The stepps from Kalyan Darwaza were blown and hence to descend down this route one need to rappel a rock patch of around 200 ft. there after the route passe through dense jungle. The ridge descending down from here offers breathtaking view of Alang Manad Kulang range up t0 Kalsubai on one side and the mighty Katrabai cliffs and Ajoba Gad on the other.

If you are an adventure freak, then this trek is for you.


Also during this period the forest adjoining Ratangad hills is found lit with thousands of fireflies.



The fireflies gather on specific trees in thousands and lighten up together at night displaying a 

synchronized light show amidst forest..

Be with us and witness the Fireflies light show 



Following are the pics taken by Rajas Deshpande In the same region during same period last year.





Itinerary:

Meeting Point : Kasara Station at 07.20 pm
Catch the Semi fast Kasara Local (Slow from Thane)



Kasara Train :  N Semi fast             
04:50 pm : Mumbai CST

05:03 pm : Dadar            
05:12 pm : Kurla           
05:16 pm : Ghatkopar    
05:31 pm : Thane           
05:54 pm : Dombivali     
06:05 pm : Kalyan           
07:20 pm : Kasara

07:20 pm : Start towards Base Village
09:30 pm : Reach Base Village, Introduction, Do's and Don’ts
10:00 pm : Dinner
11:00 pm : Start trek (Ascending to Ratangad fort)
01:30 am : Reach the Cave, Rest
06:30 am : Good morning & Break Fast
07:30 am : Start towards Kalyan Darwaja
08:00 am : Reach the Kalyan Darwaja
09.00 pm : Start Rappelling
12:00 pm : Start Descending
01:30 pm : Lunch on the way
05:00 pm : Reach Base Village
07:30 pm : Reach Asangaon Station
09.30pm  : Mumbai Tentatively

Maximum group size: 20

Contribution:
Rs. 1300/- per person
Which includes :
Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon
Dinner for Saturday night.
1 Break Fast
Equipments & Expertise.

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1300/- 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, location) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Identity Proof
Torch (must)

Water 4 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding (it may rain carry a plastic sheet for spreading below your bedding)
change of cloths
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories



It may rain. Please pack your bags accordingly. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags to protect them from water.


Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Gallery : Priti's Album

Registration or queries:
Priti Patel : 9987990300
Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

E-mail ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

[ For registration plz drop a mail with your following details to above ID
Name
Email Id
Mobile Number]


Regards,