Trek to Duke's Nose

TREKKING IS NOT A PICNIC, ITS AN ADVENTURE

Hi all,
I've arranged a trekking expedition to Duke's Nose in Khandala region. Duke's nose is a dream trek of Pune-Mumbai trekkers. They go for this trek at least once in their life time. The trek starts at historic village of Kurudwande, which lead to the Umberkhind Pass at end of which the famous battle of Umberkhind was fought. The trek is through jungle and gravel patches. You require expertise or expert guidance to complete this trek safely. It is therefore not recommended for first timers. However we have not restricted entry to first timers. First timers can enjoy and get good trekking experience on this trek.

Date: 13 Sept 2009
Fees of the trek : Rs. 150/- (for Pune Participants). Rs. 120/- (for Mumbai Participants)
Difficulty Rating: Medium.
Time: 7:15 a.m. (For Mumbai Participants 9:00 a.m.)
Meeting Point: Pune Station. (For Mumbai Participants : Lonavala Station.)
Registration: 1st Sept 2009 (Tuesday) to 11th Sept 2009 (Friday).

Please read the e-mail carefully because though, you may feel its the same set of instructions, they change from trek to trek. No complaints will be entertained later, if you do not read it properly, and face any problem.

Fees include travel (from Pune Station to Lonavala and back, and travel to base village), morning snack (Single), tea, printed material, guidance fees. There will be no provision of food. The participants will need to get their own lunch (vegetarian). You can buy lunch at Lonavala. However there is no guarantee that you'll get bhaji chapati or rice early in the morning. Also it might be costly. (see tips for lunch to get your own lunch)
The participant will have to reach Pune Station by 7:15 a.m.
This being the month of September, the climate will be, strong Sun during afternoon, and maybe some clouds, hence participants should wear cap/hat or some protection from sun, you can bring folding umbrella. Participants should dress comfortably, avoid wearing jeans, suggested clothes are cotton pants, track suits, jogging suits, half pants or three-fourths, t-shirts (preferably white or light colours, avoid black colour).
Also carry 2-3 litre of water as there is no water supply at that place. Use electral/glucose-d/ tang to revitalize your self.
Apart from this you can get biscuits, dry fruits, chocolates, chikkis to munch on the way.


Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the activity:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried..so that one has their hands free while trekking. Please do not carry Sling bags, Jholas, handbags/shoulder bags etc
2. Shoes with Good Grip for trekking(necessary). (Sports/Jungle/Trek Shoes). Please do not wear sandals, chappals or floaters, girls are requested not to wear high heel footwear.
3. Water bottle (Minimum 2 litre). (you can carry two 1 Litre bottles)
4. Lunch (vegetarian) for the day (compulsory). Biscuits or other snacks, chocolates, fresh fruits (optional).
5. Caps/hat (anything to shade you from sun).
6. Medical Kit
7. Optional things: Camera, Binoculars, Extra pair of clothes if u want.
8. Those who have knee problems should wear knee caps (Its suggested for those who are trekking for the first time to wear knee caps for this trek). Other optional accessories are fingerless leather gloves, sunglasses.

A Few rules that need to be followed are:

1. The Leader's decision will be final & binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
2. Smoking will not be permitted. Smokers please do not register, if you can not control your urge for one day.
3. Alcohol will strictly be not permitted on the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the activity.
4. It is important for all participants stay together in the group, in the event of any deviation by the participant without the consent of the leader, he/she/they will be considered as 'Independent/s' & will no longer be considered as a part of the group. No refund of fees will be given in case the person is expelled from trek for above 3 reasons.
5. In the event of any Mishap, Leaders will not be responsible.
{Deviation: E.g.: Participant decides to go sightseeing on his own, decides to stray away from the group, decides to trek on route other than instructed by Leader, etc}
6. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety & baggage.
7. Each member MUST get his own lunch (vegetarian), snacks, & eatables (vegetarian).
8. Avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
9. Do not tease, argue, play prank on any villager,specially women, at the place of trek. If you do so and get beaten-up by the villagers Leaders will not interfere nor take any responsibility for it.
10. Do not try to enter restricted area of INS Shivaji. The navy has right to arrest and punish anyone trying to do so. Leaders do not take responsibility of anyone who gets caught trying to enter the restricted area.

Please remember trekking is not a picnic, its an adventure, hence do not take instructions casually, defying them may prove harmful.

Medical kit may contain

1 - Iodine Tincture I. P. 66. Cotton.
2 - Band-aids, bandages.
3 - Quick Pain Relief - Liquid/Cream/Balm
4 - Cream/Spray for Muscular Aches and Pain
5 - Petroleum Jelly, Sun screen lotion.
6 - Domstal - Tab. or any other antidote for vomiting
7 - Any other medicine required by the participant
8 - Electral (Based on W.H.O. formulation) / Glucose -D / Tang.

Many trekker find it difficult to bring lunch as they are unable to cook early in the morning. Here are few quick tips for things you can get for lunch. you can get Bread & Butter/Jam. There is ready-to-eat food of various brands like MTR, Kohinoor, etc. and you can get this packet for just Rs. 35. It is readily available in retail shops like Food Bazar, Spencer, Foodland, Reliance Fresh, More. You can also bring ready made parathas or theplas (you can get them at above mentioned store or any sweet shop or Hot Chips store). Or You can cook Pulav in 15 min to cook using a pressure cooker.

For any other query and registration contact
Amit Kamble on 9372412386, 9730014242

Registrations starts on 1st Sept 2009 (Tuesday) Registration Forms has to be filled along with fees before 11th Sept 2009 (Friday). Registration is compulsory. We reserve the rights to deny entry to any participant.

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