Trek to Ulhas Valley on 9 May 2010

Hi Friends,
How would you feel to walk through streams, rappel down rock patches, rest under canopy of tall trees, drench in a waterfall, and do some rock climbing? You must be wondering where we can find all this in the month of May. All this is available in Ulhas Valley. This trek is entirely through jungle. There are 10-12 rock patches to ascend and descend. At some places you will surely experience the rush of adrenaline in you body. This trek is not recommended for people with weak heart or weak body.

1) Date: 9 May 2010
2) Fees of the trek :
    Rs. 180/- (for Pune Participants).
    Rs. 150/- (for Mumbai Participants)
3) Difficulty Rating: Hard.
4) Time:
    6:00 a.m.(For Pune Participants).
    8:00 a.m.(For Mumbai Participants)
5) Meeting Point:
    Pune Station. (For Pune Participants).
    Lonavala Station (For Mumbai Participants) (Indrayani reaches Lonavala at 8:00 a.m.)
Registration: 
Special Instructions: Not recommended for people without trekking experience and for people with weight above 70 kg.

Please read the article carefully because though, you may feel its the same set of instructions, however they change from trek to trek. No complaints will be entertained later, if you do not read them properly, and face any problem.
Please read the registration and cancellation procedure properly.



For Pune Participants: Fees include travel (from Pune Station to Lonavala and back, and travel from base village),  morning snack (Single), tea, printed material, guidance fees, other equipments. There will be no provision of food.
For Mumbai participants: Fees include travel (travel from base village),  morning snack (Single), tea, printed material, guidance fees, other equipments. There will be no provision of food.
The participants will need to get their own lunch (vegetarian).
The participant will have to reach Pune Station by 6:00 a.m.
This being the month of May, the climate will be hot, but the route being through jungle there will be lot of shade. Participants should accordingly dress comfortably, avoid wearing jeans, suggested clothes are cotton pants, track suits, jogging suits, t-shirts. Wear full sleeves shirts and full pants to protect yourself from thorns.
Also carry 2 litre of water. 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. (Sports/Jungle/Trek Shoes). Please do not wear sandals, chappals or floaters, girls are requested not to wear high heel footwear. However you can carry extra pair of slippers to wear while resting.
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. Cap/hat (anything to shade you from sun).
6. Medical Kit
7. Extra pair of Clothes, towel.
7. Optional things: Camera, Binoculars.
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.

Few rules that need to be followed are:

1. The Leader's decision will be final and 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.
10. The route of the trek is through jungle. It is necessary for all to be together. If any one deviates and gets lost in the jungle we will not be responsible.

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 and 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.
fore more tips see blog foodfortrek.blogspot.com

For any other query and registration contact
Amit  on 9372412386

Registration and cancellation procedure

Registration starts on 28 April 2010 (Wednesday)
Registration Form has to be filled along with fees before 8 May 2010 (Friday).
Mumbai participants can register over phone
Registration is compulsory. We reserve the rights to deny entry to any participant.

Trek Schedule

Meeting point: Pune Station at 6:00 a.m.
Leave Pune by 6:30 a.m.
Reach Lonavala by 8:00 a.m.
Walk to Kune Village and reach by 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast and registration of Mumbai participants.
Introduction and start trekking by 9:30 a.m.
Reach valley by 12 p.m.
Drench in the waterfall.
Lunch by 1:30 p.m.
Rest for sometime
Start trekking downstream.by 2:30 p.m.
Start ascending by 3:00 p.m.
Reach the top by 4:30 p.m. (by climbing 6 rock patches in between)
Rest for sometime
Return to Lonavala.
Start return journey to Pune by 5:15 p.m. reach Pune by 7:00 p.m.


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Regards
Amit

Katraj to Sinhagad Night trek

Hi Friends

I've arranged a trek from Katraj to Sinhagad (20 km). This is a wonderful trek. There are seven mountains and few hills to cross. The trek is done by climbing to every hill top and descending down. This trek takes minimum 3.5 hours. However that is during cross country. We expect to complete the trek in 7 hours. We wish to start early because in case of any problem to trekkers, we may need to rest frequently. Also if we reach early we can rest for longer time. I'd suggest you to carry a walking stick and wear knee caps. They help a lot while descending, specially where the route is slippery. It is also very necessary to wear shoes with good grip. This trek tests your strength, stamina and endurance. So make sure you do some exercises( like jogging, walking, climbing staircase), for a week,  before you come for this trek.  This trek is not recommended for first time trekkers.

Date: 27 March 2010 (Saturday)
Fees of the trek : Rs. 120 
Difficulty Rating: Medium - High
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: PMPML Swargate bus stand.
Last date for registration: 26 March 2010 (Friday)

Fees include travel (from Swargate to Katraj, and Donje to Swargate), morning snack, tea, printed material, guidance fees.
There will be no provision of food. The participants should bring light dinner (vegetarian).
The participant will have to reach Swargate by 6:00 p.m.
Participants should dress comfortably, avoid wearing jeans, suggested clothes are cotton pants, track suits, jogging suits. Wear full shirt and pant to escape mosquito bites.
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. (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. Light dinner (vegetarian) . Biscuits or other snacks, chocolates, fresh fruits (optional).
5. Torch (compulsary), with extra pair of batteries.
6. Light bed sheet or cloth, to lie down while resting.
7. Wear knee caps and carry a walking stick, if you wish. These two things will make the trekking comfortable.
8. Medical Kit, crepe bandages.
9. Optional things: Camera, Binoculars, Extra pair of clothes if u want.
10. 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 should get his own dinner (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.
10. The route of the trek is tricky and it is night. Hence it is necessary for all to be together. If any one deviates and gets lost we will not be responsible.
Please remember trekking is not a picnic, its an adventure, hence do not take instructions casually, defying them may prove harmful.


For any other query and registration contact
Amit Kamble on 9372412386

Registration and cancellation procedure

Registration starts on 22 March 2010 (Monday).
Registration Forms has to be filled along with fees before 26 March 2010 (Friday).
Registration is compulsory. We reserve the rights to deny entry to any participant.


Trek Schedule

Meeting point: PMPML Swargate bus stand at 6:00 p.m.
Intorduction
Leave Swargate by 6:30 p.m.
Reach Katraj by 7:00 p.m.
Start trekking
Reach Sinhagad by 4-5 a.m.
Sight seeing on the fort
Breakfast and rest
Start descending Sinhagad by 8:00 a.m.
Leave Donje by 9:00 a.m.
Reach Swargate by 10:00 a.m.

For photos see
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/amit.trek/KatrajSinhagad#

Fort climbing to Korigad, on 31 Jan, 2010

Hi Trekkers,
I've arranged a fort climbing expedition to Korigad in Lonavala region.
Date: 31 January 2010, Sunday
Fees of the trek :
         For Pune participants: Rs. 140 
         For Mumbai participants: Rs. 110 
Difficulty Rating: Very Easy - Easy
Meeting Point:
               For Pune participants: Pune Station
               For Mumbai participants: Lonavala Station
Time:
        For Pune participants: 6:00 a.m.
        For Mumbai participants: 8:00 a.m.(Indrayani reaches Lonavala station at 8:00 a.m.)
Last date for registration: 29 Jan, 2010 (Friday).


Fees include
For Pune participants: travel, by public transport (from Pune Station to Lonavala, Lonavala to Korigad and back), morning snack, tea, printed material, guidance fees.
For Mumbai participants: travel, by public transport (from Lonavala to Korigad and back), 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 will have to reach Pune Station by 6:00 a.m. (Lonavala by 8:00 a.m.)
This being the month of January, the climate will be pleasant, yet strong Sun during afternoon,  hence participants should wear cap/hat or some protection from sun. Participants should dress comfortably.
Also carry 2 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. (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. Cap/hat (anything to shade you from sun).
6. Medical Kit
7. Optional things: Camera, Binoculars, sunglasses.
8. Those who have knee problems should wear knee caps.

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 only be permitted, while we stop at a clearing, after consultation with the 'Leader' you can smoke, but the person will have to move away from the group to smoke (smokers please carry mint or mouth freshener along with you).
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 any other query and registration contact
Amit Kamble on 9372412386

Registration and cancellation procedure

Registration can be done over phone

Trek Schedule

Meeting point: Pune Station at 6:00 a.m. board local train for Lonavala
Reach Lonavala by 8:15 a.m.
Board ST bus to Korigad and start journey by 9:00 a.m.
Reach Korigad by 10:00 a.m.
Finish breakfast by 10:30 a.m.
Start fort climbing and reach fort by 11:00 a.m.
Sight seeing and rest till 12:30 p.m.
Lunch at 12:30.
Rest
Start return journey to Lonavala by 1:30 p.m.
Start return journey to Pune by 3:00 p.m. reach Pune by 5:00 p.m.