Night Trek From Katraj To Singhgad on 18th of March 2012

Night Trek from Katraj to Singhgad  on 18th of March 2012

Dear OffBeaters,
We invite you to a night trek from Katraj to Singhgad trek on 17^th & 18^th of March 2012.  (Starting on 17th Night.)

Trivia

Type: Hill Fort

District: Katraj

Height:  Long Trek  :  14 Km (Approx)

Base Village: Katraj
Ends At : Singhgad Base

Difficulty Rating: Easy

The fort is most famous for the historical battle of Sinhgad that was fought here between the armies of Maratha warrior Shivaji and Mugal emperor Aurangzeb in 1670.

The fort was previously called Kondana and was built here to serve the strategy of keeping a close view on nearby forts like Rajgad, Purandar and Torna.  

Places to see :

House of Tilak

The house of the famous Marathi poet Lokmanya Tilak is also located inside the premises of the fort.

Dev Take

Another famous site to see inside the fort is a sweet and cold water tank known as Dev Take. It is very popular among the tourists.

 
Rajaram Maharj Memorial

A memorial of Rajaram Maharaj is also located inside the fort.

One can view from here Panshet, Khadakwasla and Varasgaon dams and Torana fort. 

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Swargate 10.00 pm on 17^th March 2012

10.15 pm : Move to Katraj

11.00 pm : Start the trek

04.00 am : Reach the Plateau and rest till morning
07.00 am : Ascend till fort with sunrise View

08.00 am : Breakfast then explore the fort.
10.30 am : Start descending

12.30 pm : Lunch break at Singhgad Base and the proceed to Swargate

02.30 pm : Return journey to Mumbai

05.00 pm : Reach Mumbai tentatively.

Contribution

Rs 100/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Swargate to Swargate
Exclusive of Food.

For registration kindly transfer Rs 100 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, location) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof

Working Torch (Must)

Water 3 liters (must) {We have observed people don’t follow the instruction, but take it seriously friends, carry 3 liters water per head atleast}

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bed sheets)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

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

Trek to Chanderi (Till Top) on 26th of February 2012

Trek to Chanderi Fort ( Till Top ) 26th of February 2012, starting on 25th Night

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight adventure trek to Chanderi on 26th of February 2012, Starting on 25th Night.

Trivia

Type : Hill Fort

District : Raigad 

Height : 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Base Village : Tamsai

Region : Matheran

Difficulty Rating : Tough 

It holds hardly any remants to call it a fort, few water tanks and a cave at the base of the pinnacle is what one finds here.

What this trek offers to adventure seekers is the final climb to reach the extreme top requires technical assistance, few rock patches and scree makes the approch quiet challeneging.

The view of the enitre matheran range is Breat taking.

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.

Meeting Point : 10.00pm at Panvel Bus Depot, on 25th of February.

10.00pm : Travel to Tamsai via local transport

11.00pm : Start trek

01.30am : Retire in the Caves at the base of the pinnacle

06.00am : Breakfast

07.00am : Start the trek

09.00am : Reach the Top

10.00am : Start descending

11.30pm : Back to caves

12.00pm : Proceed to Tamsai, lunch break on the way

03.30pm : Reach Tamsai

05.30pm : Reach Panvel Tentatively

Contribution

Rs 450/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Panvel to Panvel 

1 Break Fast 

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

Note: Registrations through phone calls only. 

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number, location) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof
Working Torch (Must)
Water 3 liters (must) {We have observed ppl dont follow the instruction, but take it seriously friends, carry 3 liters water perhead atlast}
Lunch for Sunday (must)
Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

Note : We suggest people to carry a small bagpack along so that we can leave extra bagage at the cave and only carry valuables, water and food while climbing the pinnacle.

Keep space in the bag for load distribution, pack bag accordingly.

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration : 

Registration or queries: 

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039   

Priti : 9869524260, 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

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

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 12th of February 2012

Dear Offbeaters,

We invite you for trek to Harishchandragad Via Pachnai, on  12^th of February 2012, Starting on 11^th Night.

Descend Via Bail Ghat - Sadhale Ghat

Trivia:

Type : Hill Fort

Height : 4500 ft approx

Region : Malshej Ghat

Grade: Difficult

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

10th February 2012,

Meeting point : Kasara Station, Platform no. 4 at 11.17 pm sharp

Kasara Train :  N 27 fast                      
Mumbai    :  20.48       
Dadar       :  21.02       
Thane      :  21.31       
Kalyan      :  21.52       
Kasara      :  23.17   
  

11.30 pm : Start towards Pachnai by Private Transport

02.00 am : Reach Pachnai 

02.15 am : Night Trek to Harishchandragad start
04.00 am : Reach Top and Rest 

06.30 am : Good Morning
07.30 am : Breakfast
08.00 am : Start towards, BailGhat 

09.00 am : Start descending  

12.0 pm  : Sadhaleghat, Lunch

05.30 pm :Bailpada

09.00 pm : Reach Kalyan

Gallery :


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Contribution

Rs 650/- per head which includes,

1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 evening refreshments,
Dwelling charges during the trek and transportation From Kalyan to Kalyan

Please go through the Rules and Regulations before registration.

Registration :

For registration kindly transfer Rs.650 per head in the given a/c

Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
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

Water atleast 3 liters (Must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must) (We do no encourage use of plastic stuff)

Ready to eat dry food stuff
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
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:

Zeenat Sikilkar  : 9850193039

Priti : 9987990300

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Kulang on 22nd of January 2012

Trek to Kulang on 22nd of January 2012

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an Night trek to Kulang fort on 22nd of January 2012, starting on 21st 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 : Catch the Kasara Train N:27 Fast

Kasara Train :  N 27 Fast 

Mumbai  :         20.48 pm  (08.48 pm)

Dadar       :        21.02 pm  (09.02 pm)

Thane       :        21.31 pm  (09.31 pm)

Kalyan      :        21.52 pm  (09.52 pm)

Kasara       :       23.17 pm  (11.17 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 400/- per person

Which includes :

Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
1 Break Fasts + 1 Evening refreshments and

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 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 :

http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

 Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039  
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503

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


Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Raigad Pradkashina with Kiran Shelar on Sunday 8th January 2012

Raigad Pradkashina with Kiran Shelar on Sunday 8th January 2012

Trivia

Distance :  16 km approx

Duration : 6 hrs approx

Grade : Medium

Route : Chit Darwaja - Rainak samadhi – Lingana Darshan – Kavle bawale khind – Wagholi khind – Potlycha donger – Kalkai khind – Wagh darwaja – Hirkaniwadi

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : We will be boarding Borivali - Sandoshi  ST on Saturday Night

05.30 am : Reach Pachad

06:00 am : Breakfast – Tea

07:00 am : Info about Pradakshina, Instructions, History and from Chit Darwaja start the Raigad Pradkshina

12:30 pm : Pradkshina Ends

01:00 pm : Lunch Break

02:00 pm : Certificate distribution

03:00 pm : Towards Mahad and from there to Mumbai

10.00 pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution:  Rs. 50/- only

which includes Sunday morning Breakfast-Tea and Certificate.

Its a TTMM Event Expenses other than mentioned above will be shared equaqly among the members.

People have to bare their own expenditure for transportation to Pachad and Back.

Check list :

Identity Proof

Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Sunday (must)

Torch (must)

Ready to eat snacks

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration : http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039, 8983394613

Priti : 9987990300

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Alang & Madan on 14th and 15th of January 2012

Trek to Alang & Madan on 14th and 15th of January 2012

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Alang and Madan on 14 th and 15th of January 2012 , starting on 13th Night.

Trivia
Height : Alang- 4500ft; Madan- 4900 ft above msl
Grade : Difficult (Technical)
Base Village : Ambewadi
As Britishers destroyed the stairs to these forts, scaling theses forts have become the biggest challenge since then. Alang enjoys a 70 ft straight rock patch graded the most difficult as compared to the other forts while Madan bears a 40 ft rock patch comparatively easier.
Besides the thrill in ascending the forts they also provide mesmerizing view of the surrounding area. Back waters of the Bhandardara Dam, Ghatghar Dam, Ratnagad, Kulang, Kalsubai, Aunda patta Bitangad, Ajoba.... are few to mention.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Catch the last Kasara Local on 13th January 2012
Day 1

05.00am : Reach Ambewadi
06.00am : Breakfast
06.30am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, Start the trek
09.30am : Reach the col between Alang and Madan
10.30am : Reach the rock patch of Madan Gad
12.30am : Ascend, Explore and start Descending
01.30pm : Lunch Break
03.00pm : Start Ascending Alang Fort
06.00pm : Reach the cave, dinner and retire for the day
Day 2
06.30am : Good Morning, Break Fast
07.30am : Explore Alang
09.30am : Start Descending
01.30pm : Ambewadi, Lunch
03.30pm : Proceed to Kasara
06.30pm : Kasara
09.30pm : Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 800/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kasara to Kasara
2 Break Fasts + 2 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments and
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.


Registrations confirmed only after payment of Contribution. 


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 Saturday (must)Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]
Change of cloths
Torch (must)Plate spoon and mug (must)Mug for tea (must)Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:
Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503
If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Alang Madan" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri

Trek to Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011

Trek to Ratangad & Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Sandhan Valley on 24th and 25th of December 2011, starting on 23th Night.

Trivia

Type : Gorge
District : Nasik

Region : Bhandar dara
Grade : Medium (Technical)
Base Village : Samrad

       Lets celebrate this Xmas amidst forest. This is gonna be a memorable event as it’s a completely different trek. Here we wont be hiking a fort or a pinnacle but what we are going to visit is 2 km long natural gorge formed by the force of flowing water.

It’s a kind of experience to walk through this 500 ft deep narrow gorge where in one has to tackle uneven rock patches, patches where in one has to cross water pools as deep as 4 ft.

Experincing the Boating through the Bhandardara Back Waters something one would not wish to miss.

It’s a complete adventure package as we will be rappelling down 3 rock patches, we will be staying at a natural pool, in the wild below the open skies. To cook yr own food and sleeping below the open skies in the real fun.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.

Meeting Point : Catch the last Kasara Local on 23th December 2011

Kasara Train :  N 1 slow 

         

Mumbai  :           0.15am

Dadar       :          0.33am

Thane       :          1.12am

Kalyan      :          1.41am

Kasara       :         3.06am

Day 1 
 

05.00am : Reach Shendi
06.00am : Breakfast

08.00am : Reach Ratanwadi via Bhandardara Back Waters
09.00am : Introduction, Do's and Don’ts,  Start the trek
12.00 pm : Reach Ratangad
1.00 pm :  Lunch

2.00 pm : Start Descending via tryambak Darwaja5.30 pm : Reach the Samrad
06.00pm : Enjoy Sunset, Dinner, Camp Fire and retire for the day

 

Day 2

05.00am : Good Morning, Breakfast
07.00am : Start the trek
04.00pm :  Dehene, 
05.00pm : Dolkhamb
06.30pm : Shahapur, 
06.30pm   :  Asangaon

09.30pm   :  Mumbai Tentatively

Contribution
Rs 800/- per person

Which Includes
 

Transportation from Kasara to Asangaon .

2 Break Fasts + 2 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 participant’s details (name, email and mobile number) at  offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Check list :

Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)

Lunch for Saturday (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets) (must)[Night will be cold]
Change of cloths
Torch (must)
Empty Lunch Box to carry Sundays lunch (Must)

Plate spoon and mug (must)

Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Good shoes
Other accessories

 

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

 http://www.offbeatsahyadri.com/index.php/rules-and-regulation

Registration or queries:

Zeenat Sikilkar : 9850193039  
Priti : 9869524260
Rajas : 9664782503

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

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri