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 Naneghat via Borandyache Daar on Kojagiri 20th October 2013

Trek to Naneghat via Borandyache Daar with OffBeat Sahyadri on 20^th October 2013

Dear Offbeaters,

We invite you for a Kojagiri Special Night Trek to the Nanegat via bhorandyache daar, on 20^th October 2013. (Starting on 19th night).  

Trivia
Type: trade route
Height: 2500 ft above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Base Village:  Bhoir wadi
Region : Malshejghat

It’s the one of the ancient trade routes, existing right from the Satvahanas, which connected konkan to the ghats and was in extensive use to transport goods arriving at the ports in konkan (Nalasopara, Kalyan) to Junnar which was then a flourished market place.

100s of yrs gone but still villagers at the ghat area use this pass to reach konkan is shortest time. By roads from ghat to konkan takes 3-4 hrs and by descending Naneghat on can reach in mere 2 hrs, isn’t it amazing. It reflects how the emperors use to skillfully choose locations for building means of conveyance.

Most of the trekkers take Vaishakhare route to scale Naneghat, at OffBeat we will be hiking through few trudged Borandyache Daar route.

Though not so famous even this route is well constructed and has water tanks which bear clean chill water throughout the year.

Peripheral sites :

Malshej Region forts : Jivdhan, Durga dhakoba, Ahupe ghat, Siddhagad, Gorakhgad, Harishchandragad

Malshej ghat

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point

10:00 pm : Kalyan bus stop.

10:15 pm : Any Murbad Public Vehicle

02:00 am : Reach the base Village, 

02:10 am : Does and Don’ts, Introduction.

02:15 am : Start the trek Ascend Via Borandyache Daar

05:15 am : Reach the Top, site seeing , Sunrise

07:00 am : Breakfast in the cave

10:00 am : Start descending Via Naneghat

12:30 pm : Base, Lunch

02:00 pm : Departure for Mumbai

(Evening refreshments on the way back )

Reaching Mumbai by 7.00pm -08.00pm tentatively.

Contribution
is Rs 500/-  per head 
which includes
Travelling Charges from Kalyan to Kalyan .

Breakfast and 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

Mandatory articles

Identity proof

Ready to eat dry food stuff

Lunch for Sunday
Water atleast 3 liters

Light Bedding , incase we rest for some time.
TORCH with extra batteries
Good shoes

Recommended

Old news papers,

Windcheaters,

Personal medicines,

Cap

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9860636757

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

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.

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.