OffBeat Sahyadri : Trek to Duke’s Nose on 30th of June 2013

Trek to Duke’s Nose on 30^th of June 2013

Dear Beaters,

We invite you for a trek to Duke’s Nose on 30th of June 2013.

(Ascend via Kurvande and Descend to Khandala)

Trivia

     Location: Khandala.

     Region : Lonavla.

     Base Village : Kurwande.

     Grade: Easy

    

       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. 

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting point : Lonavla  Station 08.00 am on 30^th of June 2013 

People from mumbai are requested to reserve tickets in any of the train reaching Lonavala by 08.00am. 

Options : Indrayani Express

Timings :

Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar :              5.51am
Thane :              6.14am
Kalyan :             6.35am
Karjat :               7.15am
Lonavala :          8.00am

Or people may opt to board any buy for Lonavala reaching there before 08.00am as per their convenience.

Note : It is advisable to reserve tickets in advance as the general compartment is always crowded on weekends.

For Pune People : Catch Pune Lonavala Train

Pune Station    :   06:27 am

Shivaji Nagar   :   06:33 am

Lonavala           :   07:50 am

Or  by 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.
• 11.30 am : Start trek towards Khandala, enjoy trekking through thick forest, crossing various  water streams, Take lunch break enroute
• 03:30 pm : Reach Khandala, Tea
• 4.30 pm : Depart for Mumbai / Pune
• Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.

Contribution Rs.300/- per head
which includes:
Travelling Charges from Lonavla  to Lonavla.
Breakfast .

Evening Tea.

For registration transfer Rs 300/- per head in the following 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

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

Check List:

Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from insects and thorns while trekking through forest.

Identity Proof  (must)

Water 2 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)

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:

Yadnesh : 9773086825
Pavan : 8796264199

Email ID : offBeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri