OffBeat Sahyadri : Fireflies special trek to Bhojgiri Hill (Malshejghat) on 7-8 June (Starting on 7th June evening)

Fireflies special trek to Bhojgiri Hill (Malshej ghat) on 7-8 June (Starting on 7th June evening)

Trivia:Hight: 3200 ft. (Approx. above MSL)
Region: Malshej Ghat
Grade: Medium

During this period the forest adjoining Malshejghat 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 

Bhojgiri is a hill overlooking the entire malshej ghat area. One gets a spectacular view of around 

10-12 forts from the top. The entire expanse of the pimpalgaon joga backwaters is eye catching. 

Bhojgiri offers view of junner region forts like hadsar, nimgiri, hanumangad, devdandya hill. on 

the  other side the range continues with shidoba, udhalya, shindola to hatkeshwar hills. At 

malshejghat region if the atmosphere is clear one can even get a chance to spot ratangad, alang 

manad kulang and ajoba fort beyond harishchandragad, rohidas, nafta .

We will be descending via an Offbeat Mountain Pass

Itinerary:

Meeting Point : Kalyan Station at 06.05 pm
Meeting point Platform No 1 below indicator

Proceed to base village by bus/ jeep

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           

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

For registration
 kindly transfer Rs.1000/- per head in the following A/c

Union Bank Of India
Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA
Bank Account No 60001946765
Branch: Camp
In the Name of  Zeenat Sikilkar
IFSC Code: MAHB0000076

Maximum Participants 25 Only 

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

Preference on first come first basis.

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 

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9860636757
Priti Patel : 9987990300
E-mail ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

[ After Transaction please drop a mail with your following details to above ID
Name
Email Id
Mobile Number ]

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Rules and regulations.

Do understand that we do not arrange picnics. It follows that if one seeks luxury andabsolute 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 athome 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 throwgarbage 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.

Trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi)on 9th of December 2012

Trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi) on 9th of December 2012

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an adventurous trek to Bhairavgad (Moroshi) on 9th of December 2012, starting on 8th Night.

Trivia
Height : 2835 ft above msl
Grade : Difficult (technical)
Base Village : Malshejghat Moroshi

The prominent wall that stands tall in front of the Malshejghat range is the Bhairavgad.
Owing to the strategic location, it served as the watch tower guarding then extensively in use trade route the Malshej ghat.
The entrance of the fort was destroyed by British and hence now to scale it one has to overcome a rock patch. Above the patch rock cut steps leads one to the top of the fort. The steps are also tricky and face exposure at places one has to be very careful throughout.
The top is a small flat on which there is cactus overgrowth. Heavy wind blows here almost in every season.
The view of the Naneghat Range and the forts in Malshejghat like Harishchandragad, Sindola ect is the experience of life time.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Kalyan Depot 10.00pm sharp on 8rd of December 2012
01.00am : Reach Moroshi
01.15am : Proceed to Base Bhairobachi Wadi,
03.00am : Reach the Base
06.00am : Good Moring, Break Fast
07.00am : Ascend Bhairavgad
10.30pm : Reach Atop
11.30pm : Start Descending , Lunch On the way
03.30pm : Reach Moroshi
07.00pm : Reaach Kalyan
07.15pm : Murbad
09.00pm : Kalyan

Contribution
Rs 500/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kalyan to Kalyan
1 Break Fast + 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) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Torch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Proper Bedding ( It will be too cold at night)
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


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

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri