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,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri