Trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013 (Starting on 2nd night)

Trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013 (Starting on 2nd night)

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to the dense jungle trek to Madhu - Makarandgad on 3rd of March 2013, starting on 2nd Night.

Trivia

Type: Hill Fort

Base Village: Hatlot (Mahabaleshwar)

Height: 4055 ft. (Above MSL)

Grade: Easy

The fort is situated on the banks of river Koyna and covered with thick forest. There is no shielding wall to the fort. On the top of the fort there is one Bhairoba temple. Below it on the east side of the fort is old water tank. Makarandgad is a fort and next to it is Madhu peak.

From the top of Makarandgad we can see the Mahabaleshwar range, Pratapgad, on west side are Sumargad, Mahipatgad and Rasalgad. The view of Koyna river and the backwater of Shivsagar dam is very pleasant.

Meeting Point : Dadar (Esat) Swami Narayan Temple Station
at 10:00 pm sharp on 2nd March 2013

10:15 pm : Start from dadar towards Hathlot 

05:30 am : Reach the Base Village
06:00 am : Introduction, Do's and Don’ts

06:30 am : Breakfast

07:30 am : Start the trek (Ascending to Madhu-Makarandgad)

11:30 am : Reach the Top of Makarandgad, Lunch
12:30 pm : Explore the fort
01:30 pm : Start Descending
05:00 pm : Reach the base, Evening refreshment
06:00 pm : Start return journey to Mumbai
10:00 pm : Mumbai (Dadar) tentetively.

Maximum group size: 25

Contribution:

Rs.1200/- per person

Which includes :

Transportation from Dadar to Dadar by private bus (Non A/c)

1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments & Expertise

For registration kindly transfer Rs.1200/- 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 Click here & fill this form.

Check list :

Identity Proof

Torch (must)

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)
Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories 

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration.

Gallery : Priti's Album    ,     Rajas' Album

Registration or queries: 

Priti Patel : 9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

If call not received please drop a message "Inq Madhu-makarandgad" we will get back to you soon.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Pratapgad Bhimachi kathi on 26th Of August 2012

A Trek from Pratapgad to Bhimachi Kathi on 26th of August 2012, starting on 25th night.

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to a trek from Pratapgad to Bhimachi Kathi on 26th of August 2012, starting on 25th night.

Attractions

History : Visit to Pratapgad

Nature : the route is through lush green forest

Trekking : we will be walking on ridge offering awesome view of the ambenali ghat

Amazing Sahyadri : Witness the breath taking view of the gigantic waterfall and Bhimachi kadhi pinnacle at kuhapan

Trivia

Type :Trek though mountains

Height : 3000 ft above msl approx

Grade : Medium

Base Village : Bhimachi Kathi

The itinerary for the trail is as given below:

Meeting point : Dadar Swaminarayn Temple sharp at 10.00pm

06.00am : Pratapgad

06.30am : Breakfast, Introduction

08.00am : Exploration

08.30am : Start trek towards Bhimachi Kathi

10.30 am : Ramvardayini mata temple

11.15 am : resume

01.00 pm : Gawali Wadi , Lunch Break

02.30 pm : Bhimachi Kathi, enjoy the view of the Waterfall

03.30 pm : Departure to Mahad

05.00 pm : Mahad, Evening refreshments

06.00 pm : Departure to Mumbai

10.00 pm : Reaching Mumbai tentatively

Contribution for the trip is Rs 800/- per head which includes

Transportation from Dadar to dadar

1 Breakfasts + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 800/- 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) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from insects and scratches.

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

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Identity Proof

Water 2 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Change of cloths

Torch (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before

Registration or queries:

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Rules and regulations.

Do understand that we do not arrange picnics. It follows that if one seeks luxury and absolute comfort then we can hardly help them. ;)

Offbeat sahyadri believe in being one with nature and that is possible only when we shed all city slicker attitudes. Of course by that we do not suggest that one should be ready for any kind of nonsense.

Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group and care is taken that no one is inconvenienced because of factors within our control.

We do expect our offbeater friends to understand group dynamics and leave at home their individuality. They should be prepared to share and care. That makes and all the physical and mental exhaustion forgettable and the trek itself becomes unforgettable! Trust us on this.

Now some basic codes.

Respect nature.

1)      Absofreakinglutely no littering! Carry your own trash. If you are found littering then we will request you to pick it up. Friends, it is really not nice to throw garbage around and it only reflects upon us. Will we do this to our own houses? J.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

2)      Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms. No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals. Think how you would feel if someone barges into your house and threatens you. The jungle is THEIR home. So, Capital N O= NO!

3)      Remember, the mountain has a mind of his own. Beware and do not make the mistake of taking him for granted. It sounds weird but it’s true.

With fellow trekkers.

1)      It is fun to interact and get to know people from different walks of life. Feel free to take the opportunity to expand your social circles.

2)      Share water and food. Nothing else is a better ice breaker than being offered water or a bite of your sandwich!

3)      Care for your fellow trekkers. It is not nice to be self centered and unamicable.

For your own safety

1)      The organizers and you yourself are equally responsible for your safety. We cannot take the blame for injuries or inconveniences arising out of actions outside the organizers instructions and acts of nature.

2)      Simply put, stay with the group. Do not rush far too ahead or lag too behind. We understand that everyone has a different stamina and we try to keep the group bound together.

3)      Do not wander off from the main trail. Whenever there is no established trail, strictly stay with the group. Be within the sight of the person ahead of you and the one behind you. It helps.

4)      One must understand that the group leader is responsible for the entire group and may have to take some tough decisions at times. If one expects a memorable experience with us then we expect full cooperation and discipline. To sum up, the leader’s decision will be final and binding on all offbeaters.

5)       Finally, the non arguable part. Smoking and other forms of tobacco use and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri