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Saturday, 3 November 2012

Trek From Rajgad to Torna on 17th & 18th of November 2012


Trek From Rajgad to Torna on 17th & 18th of November 2012

Dear OffBeaters,
We invite you for a range trek Rajgad to Torna, on 17th & 18th of November 2012, Starting on 16th Night.



It’s a day night trek, will be an unique experience, walking on the ridge under the moonlight skies



Trivia :
Type : Range Trek
Height : 4500 ft approx
Region : Gunjavane Velhe
Grade: Medium : Endurance


The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

16th  November 2012,
Meeting point : Dadar Swaminarayan Temple Gate no 3, 10.30pm sharp
10.45 pm : Start towards Gunjawane
05.00 am : Reach Gunjawane, Breakfast,
06.00 am : Start ascending
08.00 am : Padmavati Machi, fort exploration, Balekkilla
12.30 pm : Lunch
01.30 pm :  Visit Suvela and Sanjivani Machi
04.00 pm : Start descending towards torna
08.00 pm : Break for dinner
10.00 pm : Resume for the night trek towards Torna ( It will be a pleasant experience full moon  night )
1.30 pm : Torna Base, Retire under open sky

18th November 2012,
07.00 am : Start ascending torna fort
08.30 am : Toranjai temple, Breakfast, fort exploration
12.30 pm : Lunch
01.30 pm : Start descending
04.30 pm : Velhe
05.30 pm : Start Return Journey
09.30 pm : each Mumbai ( Subjective )

Contribution
Rs 1500/- per head which includes,
2 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshments, 1 dinner
and transportation From Dadar to Dadar

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :
For registration kindly transfer Rs.1500 per head in the given a/c
In the Name of : Ms Priti P Patel
Bank : Union Bank Of India
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
Account No : 369102010801696
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Maximum Group size : 25

Entry on first come first basis
Registrations through phone calls only.

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

Things to be carried:
Mandatory articles
Identity proof
Lunch for Saturday (Must)
Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Good Warm Bedding 
(Its gonna be too cold at night, and we are resting under open sky)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must)
Ready to eat dry food stuff
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

Recommended
Old news papers,
Windcheaters,
Personal medicines,
Cap
Scarf 


Instructions :
Ø  Prior trekking experience is mandatory.
Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, carry sufficient warm cloths and proper bedding as it might be too cold atop at night.
Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek )
Ø  Keep the baggage light, Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Carry proper bag pack, with all the zips working and no damaged strands.

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

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

2.    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.

3.    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.

4.    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?

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 NO= 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

Trek to Dhak - Bahiri caves on 18th of November 2012

Trek to Dhak - Bahiri caves on 18th of November 2012


Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an overnight adventure trek to Dhak Bahiri Caves on 18th of November 2012, starting on 17th night


Trivia
Type: Hill Cave
District: Raigad
Height: 2300 feet above mean sea level
Base Village: Jambholi
Region: Karjat -Lonavala
Difficulty Rating: Medium

Being listed in toughest treks in Sahyadri Dhak Cha Bahiri offers the thrill of climbing a rock patch using support of a wooden log and a raw rope; facing considerable exposure.

Team OffBeat assures safety of our participants by providing appropriate technical support making the ascend safe and enjoyable to everyone.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Transportation till Lonavala : People are requested to reserve tickets in any of the train reaching Lonavala before 09.15pm
options : Sahyadri Express, Deccan Express available from Mumbai
Or people may opt to board any buy for Lonavala reaching there before 9.15pm as per their convenience.

Meeting Point : 9:20pm at Lonavala Station sharp on 17th of November 2012
09.35pm : Train to Kamshet
10.00pm : Travel to Jambholi via local transport
11.00pm : Dinner Break
11.30pm : Start the night trek till base of Bahiri caves
01.00am : Retire in the jungle, campfire, fun
06.00am : Breakfast
06.30am : Start the trek
09.30am : Reach the caves
10.30am : Start descending
12.30pm : Lunch Break
01.30pm : Proceed to Jambholi
05.50pm : Lonavala
09.00pm : Reach Mumbai / Pune Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 400/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kamshet to Kamshet 
1 Break Fast + 1 Meals

For registration kindly transfer Rs 400/- 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)
Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)
Change of cloths
Torch (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater ( It will be cold at night in jungle)
Good shoes
Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration


Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Friday, 2 November 2012

Celebrate This Diwali The OffBeat Way : “ The Joy Of Giving ”


“ The Joy Of Giving ”

We Invite all our Beaters to join us for Faral Distribution on 11th November, 2012.
Celebrate This Diwali  in a different way with OffBeat Sahyadri at Umbarnewadi



OffBeat Sahyadri distributes Faral : “Diwali Sweets” to kids every year at one of the remote villages in the Sahyadris.

This year, we are planning to distribute sweets at Umbarne wadi at the base Of Matheran.


Be Part of the “ The Joy Of Giving ” Drive and make a difference in someone’s life!!!


We also invite people who wish to donate, sweets, stationery, clothes, toys etc.

One may contribute in one of the following ways
  • Join us for the Faral Distribution.
  • May contribute financially for the purpose
  • May drop goods with us to be distributed on your behalf

We appeal to Public : Please drop with us
  • Used toys
  • Used clothes ( in good condition )
  • Stationery
  • Sweets
  • anything that could be donated to less privileged people.

And we will take care of transportation and distribution.

Where Can one Drop Stuff to be Donated 

Mulund : B 7, Nav Indraprastha, Mithagar Road Mulund East.

Or just Contact us We will collect it from your place.


To whom is OffBeat Sahyadri donating the stuff :
Umbernawadi is a small hamlet, Sadwitched between Morbe Dam and Matheran hills.

Since surrounded by hills and dam backwaters it is deprived of proper transportation facilities.

One has to walk for an hour from Ambewadi to reach Umbernewadi.


Population density 
Women : 55 approx
Children : 80 approx
Men : 50 approx

last date to donate  : 10th November 2012

For those who wish to join us : Meeting Point : Karjat Station Plat form No 1 : 8.00am 
Travel expenditure will be equally shared.
For other Details Contact us.



Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

9664782503 / 9987990300 / 9850193039 

Saturday, 27 October 2012

Trek to a Waterfall In Canyon Valley on 4th Nov. 2012

Trek to a Waterfall In Canyon Valley on 4th Nov. 2012

 
Dear OffBeaters ,
        
             We invite you to an exciting trek to a Waterfall in Canyon Valley, aka Ulhas Valley  on 4th of November 2012





Trivia
Region : Lonavala
Grade : Medium
Type : Valley
It follows a concept of reverse trekking where in you descend first and then climb
up unlike our usual trekking trails.The valley is named after Ulhas River which flows from khandala to karjat
through it.The real fun in this trek is the waterfall and the flora and fauna found in the Valley.


The itinerary for the trek  is as given below:

Meeting point : Lonavla Railway Station at  08.00 am on 4th November 2012.
One needs to catch the Indrayani Express from Mumbai.
Train Time Table :
Mumbai CST : 05:40am
Dadar : 05:51am
Thane : 06:14 am
Kalyan : 06:35 am
Karjat : 07:15 am
Lonavala : 08:00 am.

Pune People can catch Local or Sighgad and reach Lonavla by 8.00 am.
One can do the reservation prior.

The trek Starts at Lonavala
08.15am : BreakFast, Introduction , Start the trek
09.30am : Reach Khandala
10.00am : Proceed to Caniyon Valley
12.00pm : Waterfall, Lunch Break
01.30pm : Start Ascending
04.30pm : Reach Khandala, Evening refreshment
05.30pm : Proceed to Mumbai - Pune
10.30 pm : Back To Mumbai – Pune tentatively.

Check list :
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 wear full covering cloths and shoes as we will be trekking through dense
forest. It provides better protection from insects and scratches.

Contribution
for a Trek is Rs 200/- per person Which Includes
Transportation from Lonavala to Lonavala
1 Break Fasts + 1 Evening refreshments

Note : Train or Bus fare till Lonavala and from Lonavala to back is not included in
the charges.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 200/- 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

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 8983394613/9850193039
Priti : 9987990300


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Saturday, 20 October 2012

Night Trek to Kulang on 28th of October 2012 (Starting 27th Night)



OffBeat Sahyadri: Night Trek to Kulang on 28th of October 2012 (Starting 27th Night)


Dear OffBeaters ,



We invite you to trek to Kulang fort on 28th of october 2012, starting on 27th Night.


Trivia
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 4822  ft above msl
District : Nasik
Region : Kalsubai
Grade : Medium (Technical)

Base Village : Ambewadi






Kulang Offers “The highest Hike in Maharashtra”
The huge expand of the fort is rich with remnants, water tanks and fortification.
The best the fort offers is the mesmerizing hues in the skies at Sunsut and Sunrise.
One can also enjoy the scenic view of the soround area. Bback waters of the Bhandardara Dam, Ghatghar Dam, Ratnagad, Alang , Madan,  Kalsubai, Aunda patta Bitangad, Ajoba.... are few to mention.


The  Itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Kasara stn.

Catch the Kasara Train N:29 Fast on 27th of october 2012

Kasara Train :  N 29 Fast 
Mumbai  :         20.47  (08.47 pm)
Dadar       :        21.00  (09.00 pm)
Mulund    :        21:23  (09.23 pm)
Thane       :        21.27 (09.27 pm)
Kalyan      :        21.50  (09.50 pm)
Kasara       :       23.06  (11.06 pm)
  
Reach Ambewadi by 1.00 am               

01.00 am : Reach Ambewadi 
01.15 am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, Start the trek  
04.30 am : Reach the Steps of Kulang 
05.30 am : Reach top of the Fort 
06.00 am : Good Morning, Enjoy Sunrise 
07.30 am : Break Fast 
08.00 am : Explore Fort
11.30 am : Start Descending  
01.30 pm : Lunch  
04.30 pm : Ambewadi  
05.00 pm : Proceed to Kasara 
06.30 pm : Kasara 
09.30 pm : Mumbai Tentatively 

Contribution

Rs 550/- per person
Which includes :

Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
1 Break Fasts + 1 Evening refreshments and
For registration kindly transfer Rs 550 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) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com


Check list :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters 
(must)
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Change of cloths
Torch 
(must) Night Trek
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories 
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :


 Registration or queries: 
Zeenat : 9850193039
Priti : 9987990300

If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Kulang" we will get back to you when free.


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri