TREKKING IS NOT A PICNIC, ITS AN ADVENTURE
Hi all,We have arranged a trekking expedition to Kalavantin Durg (कलावंतीं दुर्ग), in Matheran region. If we get time we will also go to Prabalgad. This trek is little difficult, and not recommended for new comers. However newcomers are allowed with us.
1) Date: 10 October, 2009
2) Fees of the trek :
Rs.300 (for Pune Participants).
Rs. 150 (for Mumbai Participants)
3) Difficulty Rating: Medium-Hard
4) Time:
7:00 a.m. (for Pune Participants).
9:00 a.m. (for Mumbai Participants)
5) Meeting Point:
Pune Participants: Pune Station.
Mumbai Participants: Panvel by-pass on Pune-Mumbai Expressway
6) Seat Limit: 30. No seat limit for Mumbai Participants.
Please read the registration and cancellation procedure properly.
Fees include
For Pune Participants: Travel (from Pune to base village and back), morning snack, tea, printed material, guidance fees.
For Mumbai Participants: Morning snack, tea, printed material, guidance fees.
There will be no provision of food. The participants will need to get their own lunch (vegetarian).
The participant from Pune will have to reach Pune Station by 7:00 a.m.
The participant from Mumbai will have to reach Panvel by-pass on Mumbai-Pune Expressway by 9:00 a.m.
This being the month of October, the climate will be strong Sun during afternoon, hence participants should wear cap/hat or some protection from sun. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn.
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 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.
Registration will be done on first-come-first-serve basis. Registration closes if the seats are full before last date of registration.
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. (Sports/Jungle/Trek Shoes). Please do not wear sandals, chappals or floaters, girls are requested not to wear high heel footwear. You may carry extra pair of slippers or chappals for return journey.
3. Water bottle (Minimum 3 litre). (you can carry three 1 Litre bottles)
4. Lunch (vegetarian) for the day (compulsory). Biscuits or other snacks, chocolates, fresh fruits (optional).
5. Cap/hat (anything to shade you from sun). Sunscreen lotion.
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. (It is suggested to wear knee caps for this trek, as you need to climb steps and knee caps will provide support to your knees.)
9. Other optional accessories are fingerless leather gloves, sunglasses.
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 to 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.
{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}
5. In the event of any Mishap, Leaders will not be responsible.
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 or other ornaments.
9. Do not tease, argue, ask stupid questions, play prank on any villager, specially women, at the place of trek. If you do so and get beaten-up by the villagers we will not interfere nor take responsibility for it.
Please remember trekking is not a picnic, its an adventure, hence do not take instructions casually, defying them may prove harmful.
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 using a pressure cooker. For more information check blog
For any other query and registration/cancellation contact
Amit Kamble on 9372412386
Registration and cancellation procedure
Registration has to be done by paying fees before 5 Oct, 2009 (Monday) by 4:30 p.m. Registration is compulsory. We will not be able to accommodate anyone after this date. The registration will close if 30 seats are full before last date. Registration is on first come first serve basis.We reserve the rights to deny entry to any participant.
Cancellation Procedure: 1. If you cancel the registration before 5 Oct, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 p.m., entire fees will be refunded. 2. If you cancel the registration, on 5 Oct, 2009 (Monday) after 5:00 p.m. AND before 8 Oct, 2009 (Thursday) by 5:00 p.m., there is a cancellation fee of Rs 200 3. If you cancel registration on/after 8 Oct, 2009 (Thursday) after 4:30 p.m., no refund of fees. This is applicable even if you are late and miss the transport.
Trek Schedule
Meeting point: Pune Station at 7:00 a.m.
Leave Pune by 7:15 a.m.
Breakfast in Bus
Reach Base village by 9:30 a.m.
Introduction and start trekking
Reach Prabal machi by 11 a.m.
rest for sometime
Start trekking towards col between Prabalgad and Kalavantin
Reach col by 11:30 a.m.
Start ascending the steps of Kalavantin.
Reach the top by 12:00 p.m.
Start rock climbing and reach the top (everyone) by 12:30 p.m.
rest for sometime
Start descending and reach Prabal machi by 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and rest
Start climbing Prabalgad and reach there by 2:30 p.m. (This is optional, only if we get time)
Start descending Prabalgad and reach base village by 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Start return journey to Pune ... reach Pune by 7:00 p.m.
You can forward this to others with similar interest.
regards
Amit M Kamble
for Wandering Feet
Also check this link for route to Kalavantin. ( route marked by Akshay Mishra)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&t=k&source=embed&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100698671883072657192.0004614cf845b7cd64f76
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