Chanderi with OffBeat Sahyadri on 21st July 2013

Trek to Chanderi with OffBeat Sahyadri on 21st  July 2013

Dear OffBeaters,

Off Beat Sahyadri invites you for the Trek to Chanderi on 21st  July 2013

Trivia:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: medium- hard
Base Village: Tamsai
Range: Matheran

Nearest taluka place: Badalapur/Panvel

Chanderi is an ancient army fort situated near Vangani (Kalyan) / Panvel.

There are not much remnants on the top except few water tanks and shatters stones.

Lots of water streams and rocky path to the fort through waterfalls make the fort really interesting.

The view from the top is really alluring, one can observe Karnala, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Manikgad, Peb, Matheran, Nakhind, Navra navri, Tavli ect from the top.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

The approx Itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
Meeting point : Panvel ST Depot sharp at 7.00am.
Timing of the Panvel local will be provided.
Reach the base village by Tum-tum.

Break fast, Introduction, does and donts
Reach the top in next 4 hrs, Lunch Break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 1.30pm.

Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our Back journey to Panvel.

Reaching Mumbai by 9.30-10.00pm tentatively.

Train from CST to Panvel:

Mumbai CST	5:30 am
Masjid	5:33 am
Sandhurst Rd	5:36 am
Dockyard Rd	5:33 am
Reay Road	5:40 am
Cottan Green	5:42 am
Sewri	5:45 am
Vadala Road	5:48 am
GTB Nagar	5:52 am
Chunabhatti	5:55 am
Kurla	5:58 am
Tilak Nagar	6:01 am
Chembur	6:03 am
Govandi	6:06 am
Mankhurd	6:09 am
Vashi	6:17 am
Sanpada	6:19 am
Jui Nagar	6:22 am
Nerul	6:26 am
SeawoodDarve	6:29 am
Belapur CBD	6:32 am
Kharghar	6:36 am
Mansarovar	6:39 am
Khandeshwar	6:42 am
Panvel	6:47 am

Contribution
is Rs 450/-  per head 
which includes
Travelling Charges from Panvel to Pavel.

Breakfast Lunch and evening refreshments.   

For registration kindly transfer Rs 450/-  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

A/c Type : Savings A/c

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 :

Rains are expected so pack your bags accordingly.

Double pack valuables in polythene.

·         Identity Proof

·         Water 2 liters (must)

·         Torch 

·         Change of cloths

·         Ready to eat snacks

·         Personal medicines

·         Windcheater (Chill wind blows at the ridge with heavy rains, proper coat provides relief from shivering)

·         Good shoes

·         Other accessories 

Registration or queries: 
Priti Patel :  9987990300

Rajas Deshpande : 9664782503

Zeenat  : 9860636757

Few rules we would like our participants to follow.

Rules and Regulation

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.

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

OffBeat Sahyadri : Trek to Bhimashankar via Laddar Route on 7th July 2013

Trek to Bhimashankar Via Ladder Route ( Shedi ) on 7th July 2013

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an over night trek to Bhimashankar via Ladder Route (Shedi) on 7th July 2013

Trivia

Height : 3500 ft above msl

Grade : Medium

Base Village : Khandas

Being one of the 12 Jotirlingas of Shiva, based approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills its also a part of Bhimashnakar Wild Life Sanctuary. Bhimashankar is Surrounded by thickest evergreen forest providing the best chances to study natures diversity.

Though small (spread over 100sq km's) the sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Jungle fowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc. 

Its also the best sighting place for the state animal of Maharashtra the Indian Giant Squirrel – "Shekharu"  (Ratufa indica elphistoni) which falls under highly endangered subspecies.

Places to Visit

Shiva Temple : Approximately 1200 – 1400 years old, the temple of Bhimashnakar is built in Hemad Panthi style. Decorated with  beautiful sculptures and paintings on the roof and pillars., it showcases hindu gods and goddesses. A huge metal bell hangs in the front of the temple.besides it there is a huge Stone carved "Deepmala” or lamppost.

The Bhima River, as known as Chandraprabha at Pandharpur originates at Bhimashankar.

Gupt Bhimashankar : at about 25-30 minutes distance from the temple there is a water stream going through the jungle.

In the water steam itself there are well carved group of shiv Pindies. As the pindies remain submerged in water this place is called as Gupta Bhimashnakar.

Nagphani : Near the Hanuman temple this is the highest point on Bhimashnakar. One can enjoy a breath taking view of konkan region. Padargad, Peth , Siddhagad are well observed from here.

At suitable climatic conditions one can have an "Above the cloud" experience there. As the clouds fill the valley below and we stand on the Naghphani point which is above the level of clouds.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Dadar ( Swami Narayan Temple at 11pm ) on 6th of July 2013
4.00am Khandas ( Base Village )

04.30am : Break Fast 

05.00am : Start the Trek 

8.30am :  Padarwadi Rest for 15 min 

08.45am : Start the trek

10.30pm : Reach Bhimasankar

Till 12.30 pm : Site Seeing

12.30pm : Lunch

1.30pm : Desend start via Ganesh Ghat.

8.00pm : Reach Khandas , Refreshment 
8.30 pm : Return Journey Start.
11.00pm- 11.30pm : Dadar

Contribution

Rs 800/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Dadar to Dadar

1 Break Fasts + 1 Meals + 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 :

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)

Change of cloths

Torch (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration

Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Registration or queries: 

Zeenat : 9860636757

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

Trek to Kalsubai with OffBeat Sahyadri on 23rd of June 2013 From Pune

Trek to Kalsubai with OffBeat Sahyadri on 23rd of June 2013 From Pune

How would You like to conquer the Highest peak in Maharashtra, the Kalsubai

a boring hike on artificial steps made right to the top??

or through the Jungle, green plateaus & ascending the hundreds of year old steps carved in rock???

Conquer Kalsubai the Offbeat way....

on 23rd June, 2013

Dear OffBeaters,

OffBeat Sahyadri invites you for the a trek to Kalsubai, highest peak of Maharashtra on 23rd June 2013, beginning on Saturday 22nd night from Pune.

Trivia

Type : Peak

Height : 1646 meters or 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx) 

Grade : Difficult

Village : Indore.

Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra.

Kalsubai is situated in Ahmadnagar district at approximately 25-30 Km. South-East of Igatpuri. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai, which can seat just three people. At this superb height, the view is just marvellous. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardara attract one’s attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Patta, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madan, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen.

It usually takes 3 hours to reach the top from Bari and 4 from Indore. Soon after leaving Bari, a small stream is crossed followed soon after by a Hanuman temple. The route from behind this temple takes the hiker straight to the summit. There are three iron ladders along this route. There is a well near the last iron ladder as one approaches the top. Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough efforts have been taken to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. This is the most usual route that most of the trekkers take to climb Kalsubai, but at Offbeat we are going to descend via this route.

We will be ascending Kalsubai via Indore route; a less trudged route. It takes 4 hrs

from Indore to reach the top. It’s a completely raw route with no ladders, no

constructed steps but only a foot trail to make your trekking more exciting.

Reaching the top is a real satisfaction. Reaching a top of the Everest is but a special one! As far as Maharashtra is concerned, reaching the summit of Kalsubai, the Everest of Maharashtra, should also be a special one!

Peripheral sites:

Backwaters of Bhandardara

Forts seen: Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad  (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point for Punekars:
Shivaji Nagar , Near Sancheti Hospital  10:00pm on Saturday 22nd June 2013

10:15 pm : Departure
05:00 am : Reach the Base
05:30 am : Introduction, does and don’ts, breakfast
06:30 am : Start Ascent
11.00 am : Reach the top, Snacks, enjoy the view
12:30 pm : Start Descent
03:30 pm : Base, Lunch
05:15 pm : Departure for Pune

09:30 pm : Reach Pune

Contribution
Rs 1000/- per head.
 which includes
Travelling from Pune to Pune  by private vehicle
Breakfast, Lunch and evening tea.

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

Bank : Union Bank of India
Account No :  369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
A/c Type : Saving a/c
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

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 :

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

Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Mandatory articles
TORCH
Identity proof
Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
Ready to eat dry food stuff
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

Recommended
Windcheaters,
Personal medicines,
Cap
Scarf

Instructions :
Ø  Wear comfortable cotton clothing, it might be too cold atop.
Ø  Wear good grip providing comfortable shoes. ( in good condition should not tear during the trek ) Action trekking.
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.

Gallery : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4226294138559&set=a.4226293538544.174528.1321443894&type=1&theater

Registration or queries:

Priti  : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
Zeenat : 9850193039

Email ID : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Paragliding at Kamshet on 3rd February 2013

Paragliding at Kamshet on 3rd February 2013

Dear Beaters,

We invite you for an adventure activity, the Paragliding at Kamshet on 3rd February 2013.

Batch E : 3rd February 2013

Trivia
Location:Kamshet.
Region : Lonavla.
Base : Towerhill
Grade: Medium

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Meeting point : Kamshet  Station 08.30 am on same day of the event 

Mumbai people can reach  Lonavala by Indrayanai Express by 8.00 am

Further they have to catch 8.20 am-Local from Lonavala for Kamshet.

• 09:00 am : Reach Base Village, introduction, Instruction Breakfast

• 09:30 am : start moving toward Tower Hill by Private Vehicle.
• 10:00 am : Reach Tower Hill.
• 10.30 am : Paragliding will start as per registration , turn by turn. (as per registration order or situational )
• Lunch in between
• 05:30 pm : Departure to Mumbai
• Reaching Mumbai by 09:30 – 10:30 pm tentatively.

We might call people early, depending on wind conditions.

Contribution

Rs 2400/- per head which includes
Travelling Charges from Kamshet  to Kamshet.
Breakfast.
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipments.

For registration transfer Rs 2400/- 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

IFSC Code : UBIN0536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

Note :

1. Hope you understand Paragliding is totally weather dependent activity and  We cannot guaranty you the glides. 
2. Refund  - If due to any technical incompatibility glide doesnt take place, We will refund you Rs. 2000/-  only.

Check List:

Please wear full covering cloths and shoes it provides better protection from forceful air.

Identity Proof  (must)

Water 2 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Torch

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good covering footwear

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration

Registration or queries:

Zeenat :  9850193039

Priti :  9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri