Thursday, 5 July 2012

Trek to Kankeshwar + Alibaug

Of course, Maharashtra is not endowed with the Great Himalayas or the difficult trek routes, but whatever available in the Western Ghat range of the state, provides you a really thrilling trekking experience. Of the various regions in Maharashtra, the Sahyadris is the most important trekking region of the state. 

In Maharashtra’s local Marathi Language, Western Ghats is called as Sahyadri range. Often referred to as a ‘trekker’s paradise’, Sahyadri range is bestowed with lush green hills, steep hair-raising cliffs, picturesque waterfalls, beautiful lakes making their way through ridges and dense forests all around. 
Let us visit one of the easiest and closet trekking spot, which offers you an excellent opportunity to experience a different day for the season.
Kanakeshwar - near Alibag is a nice place and famous for cool climate and especially because of old temple of Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on a small hill and the nearby village is ' Mapgaon ' which is almost 12 kms. from Alibag. The hill is almost 1200 feet high and one has to climb 700 - 750 steps to reach the temple.
The Kankeshwar forest is a dense forest with a greenish lush look. Kanakeshwar is a place to feel the jungle and silence of the jungle and hills. If you want to see the beauty of Arabian Sea and fort of Khandevi as well as the entire hilly region, then Kanakeshwar is the place to visit.
The challenging target of more than 750 steps flagged by densely covered mountains on either side presents a collage of nature's awe inspiring beauty. The panorama fueled our goal to reach the top with bursts of enthusiasm and enery and we started off to discover the mountain folds and explore the unknown.  
Moreover, it is not possible to explain everything in words, once you finish trekking in Maharahstra, you will yourself realize that the climbs were really exciting and you will return your home with some lifetime memories. 





Itinerary
Sunday 22nd July 2012
07:00 Hrs: @ Depart frm Panvel bus depo by ST bus
09:00 Hrs: @ Karle Khind
09:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kankeshwar base by rick
09:30 Hrs: @ Kankeshwar Base
Breakfast
10:00 Hrs: Ascend
11:30 Hrs: Atop
Exploration, LUNCH & Rest
14:30 Hrs: Descend
15:30 Hrs: @ Base
Move to Alibaug by Rick
16:00 Hrs: @ Alibaug Beach
FUN TIME for an Hours
17:00 Hrs: @ Alibaug bus depo
Evening snacks - Tea
17:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai by ST 
We will be in Mumbai around 21:00 hrs (that's - subjective)

Charges/Payment details - Rs. 350 /-
This includes Panvel to Panvel transportation by ST bus & rick fares, Morning Breakfast, Lunch & Tea Twice
Seats are limited ... Maximum 30 members...
Last Date of booking – 15\07\2012

Things to carry
• A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
• Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
• Some ready to eat food.
• Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
• Extra Pair of clothes,
• Good trekking shoes, do carry a extra pair as well
• Personal basic medical kit
• A haversack to put all these things

To book your seats please send an SMS with your complete name and age to 9029942903(Vishal). The seat will be considered confirmed only after advance payment is received. You can also drop a message on our facebook accounts.

Kondhane caves , near Karjat




Hi friends.

We are pleased to anounce our second monsoon trek to Kondane Caves . Kondhane situated in between Karjat & lonavala valley offers the ancient lifestyle of Buddhist followers. Ancient rock-cut caves, Kondana Caves are very famous caves. These caves enclose sculptures, vihara, cahitya and stupa. Sculptures and stupas are specimens of the ancient period Buddhist architecture.Also the area around the caves covered with natural beauty.

Charges/Payment details - Rs. 200 /-

This includes Karjat to Karjat transportation by ST bus & rick fares, Morning Breakfast, 



brunch & Tea Twice

Seats are limited ... Maximum 3o members...


Last Date of Registration – 12\07\2012

Things to carry
• A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
• Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
• Some ready to eat food.
• Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
• Extra Pair of clothes,
• Good trekking shoes, do carry a extra pair as well
• Personal basic medical kit
• A haversack to put all these things

To book your seats please send an SMS with your complete name and age to 9029942903(Vishal),  rehan 96999 49 222. The seat will be considered confirmed only after advance payment is received. You can also drop a message on our facebook accounts.




Check out photos from last years trek.







Monsoon treks in Sahyadri


Mountain, mist , and Monsoon creates heaven.


Sahyadri , majestic mountain range  runs down from south of Gujrat north to southernmost tip of peninsular India along the western edge of the Deccan platue, and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian sea. It is an UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world. Rugged topography, rocky mountains and pinnacles, historic hill forts, huge lakes and extensive forest region are a virtual paradise for trekking, climbing and camping. The Sahyadris provide a wide choice of outdoor and adventure to all lovers of outdoor life - the trekker, the climber and the nature lover
Each year As May approaches its end, heat becomes unbearable , and sahyadri prepaire itself for one of the greatest darma on our planet , The Monsoon.
Thick and black monsoon clouds first hit the mighty sahyadries  by mid-June and discharge their bellies over mountains. Numerous waterfalls drop over the mountain walls and hill sides. Rushing streams flood into rivers. Whole landscape wears green coat of grass. Rain and  mist changed this landscape into heaven.  
Monsoon trekking in sahyadris is always an experience
So what are you waiting for join us ,  “ Servant’s of Nature “  with team of experienced trekkers and naturalist. Enjoy monsoon cheers.



for details feel free to contact
Vishal : + 91 90299 42 903
Akshaya : + 91 9920 10 3674
Rehan : + 91 96999 49 222

Check out photos from our first monsoon trek to karnala fort.