TMI: Ratangad to Harishchandragad on 5th to 7th Nov '11.


Hey mates, we bring to you our first hardcore trek of the winters. So get yourself ready for the same as we announce a 3 day trek from Chonda ghat – Ghatghar – Sandhan Valley - ratangad – katrabai – Kaladgad – Harishchandragad on 5th to 7th Nov ’11.


This trek will be more fun as it will include one fort-top camping (if possible this can be converted to Jungle camping), and one River side Camping.

Trek Details:
Mumbai to Mumbai Trek
Trek Leader: Vikram
Type: long hilly trek
Grade: Medium
Endurance: High

Chonda ghat:
This is a gentle pass connecting Chhonda in the Konkan to Ghatghar (~700mtrs) village on the Bhandardhara plateau. One can have a breathtaking view of the Ghatghar Kokan kada from here.

Sandhan Valley
Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of mountain range. At some places its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So it’s called valley of shadow. To go in the valley you have to cross 2-3 water pools, which is till once chest level. At the end of valley you get magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valleys.

Ratangad:

Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. Ratangad has still the remains of fortress with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accommodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left; one can see Rani Mahal here. Climbing up on the northern side, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock, locally called nedhe) in the rock face, mostly made by wind. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via triambak Darwaza.

Kaladgad
A small fort near pethe chi wadi, which can be climbed in an hour. This fort gives an awesome view of the surroundings. One can get a very good sunset view from this fort.

Harishchandragad

The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period.Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.

The Itinerary for the event will be as follows:
Day 1, 5th Nov:
Ø  Take second kasara local(from your respected stations)
Ø  Reach Asangaon by 7.00 am
Ø  Travel by autos till Shahapur and further till dolkhamb and then till the Chonda colony by jeeps.
Ø  Ascend Chonda ghat and reach Ghatghar
Ø  Walk from Ghatghar to Samrad village.
Ø  Have lunch (self carried)
Ø  Post lunch, visit sandhan valley.
Ø  Ascend Ratangad in the eve.
Ø  Cook food, pitch our tents and stay on the fort.

Day 2, 6th Nov:
Ø  Breakfast and start towards Katrabai pass
Ø  Cross Katrabai, and reach Kumshet for lunch
Ø  Trek again till pethe chi wadi
Ø  Visit kaladgad in the eve for the sunset view.
Ø  Dinner at pethe chi wadi, walk till the mula river, and enjoy river side camping

Day 3, 7th Nov:
Ø  Early morning start towards Pachnai
Ø  Ascend Harishchandragad from Pachnai, have lunch on the fort
Ø  Explore fort and descend towards khireshwar
Ø  Back journey till kalyan by ST bus.

Also read a blog on a similar trek we conducted earlier:
http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/2011/10/sandhan-valley-ratangad-kaladgad.html


Things To Be carried: 
Lunch for the first day, A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
A spoon, mug and a plate (a must)
2-3 papers, Bedding (compulsory)

Extra clothes
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually.


Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.


Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Note: Extra weight of around a KG will be given to every participant, which will used in preparing our food on the trek.

The Cost for the event will be Rs. 1000/- per head, which includes:
Ø  Travelling from Asangaon station till Kalyan
Ø  Tented accommodations
Ø  Food Facilities (except lunch on 5th and dinner on 7th.)

Payment details: 
The amount is to be paid to the following account before 25th Oct ‘11. 
SBI a/c no: 30665796091
S/A in the name of Mr Nilesh Patil. 
Ifscode: sbin0007232
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.


For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508
Vikram Singh: 86520 28262
Manoj Kalwar: 98707 75633

Pune Coordinator: 
Adhar: 99756 41375

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@BlogSpot: http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/

Orkut Communities:
TMI Mumbai: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144

Face Book Groups:
TMI Mumbai: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_106722756072761&ap=1
TMI Pune: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=155919984426659 

Few rules we would like our participants to follow: 
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".

Rules & Regulations: 
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)

Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.

Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.

Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.

Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below: 
Mumbai Coordinators: 
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508
Vikram Singh: 86520 28262
Manoj Kalwar: 98707 75633

Pune Coordinator:
Adhar: 99756 41375

The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Thanks and Regards,
Team - Trek Mates India.

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