Trek to Alang & Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011

Trek to Alang & Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,

We invite you to an overnight trek to Alang and Madan on 10th and 11th of December 2011, starting on 9th 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 9th December 2011
Day 105.00am : 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.
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 Durga & Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011

Trek to Durga & Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011

Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an OffBeat trek to Durga and Dhakoba on 27th of November 2011, starting on 26th night.

Trivia
Height : 3900 - 4100 ft above msl
Grade : Medium (endurance)
Base Village : Palu (Amboli - Durgawadi)
Durga and Dhakoba are the two prominent peaks on the huge plateau spread between Jivdhan and Ahupe.

Places to Visit

Durga Fort :
Durga is a small fort with no remnants just a hill with many stones lying atop. At the base of the fort there is a small temple of Ma Durga.
Dhakoba :
Being the highest point on the plateau Dhakoba offers commanding view of the surrounding. One can spot, Naneghat, Jivdhan, Durga, Ahupe, Gorakhgad from here.
The main thrill is the view of the straight falling cliffs in the konkan area.
Darya Ghat / Amboli Ghat :This is one of the ancient pass connecting Amboli village of the Ghat with the Palu village in Konkan.
This is one of the most used passes from years to reach Konkan in less time than the motorable road. Being still in use it’s a wonderful trek as well. We will be descending to Palu via Amboli Ghat.

The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Mumbai Central Depot 10.30pm sharp on 26th of November 2011
05.30am : Reach Junnar
06.00am : Proceed to Base Village (Durgawadi),
08.00am : Introduction, Do's and Donts, ect
10.30am : Reach Durga fort, Durga Temple and proceed to Dhakoba
12.30am : Reach Dhakoba, Ascend, Exploration
01.30pm : Lunch Break
03.00pm : Descend and Reach Amboli Ghat
03.15pm : Start Descending towards Palu
06.15pm : Reach Palu
07.15pm : Murbad
09.00pm : Kalyan

Contribution
Rs 600/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Mumbai to Kalyan
1 Break Fast + 1 Evening refreshments

For registration kindly transfer Rs 600 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
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 : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
If call not received pleas drop a message "Inq Durga Dhakoba" we will get back to you when free.

Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri