Hi mates, we at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you all again for a Monsoon Trek to Kalsubai, the highest peak of Maharashtra on 21st July Saturday 2012, Leaving on 20th July Friday night.
Come join us and conquer the highest peak of sahyadris in Maharashtra : “Kalsubai”
Little info about the fort
Type: Peak
Height: 5400 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy- medium
Base Village: Bari.
Kalsubai is the highest peak of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra.
At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubai, which can seat just three people. This being the highest peak, it commands a beautiful view. The vastly spread out backwaters of Bhandardaraattracts ones attention from the top. To the north of the mountain range forts such as Ramsej, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the east one can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the west Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragadcan be seen.Since Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb.
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
20th July Friday Night
Meeting Point : Andheri Bisleri Factory @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Kherwadi Bus Stop , Bandra @ 11.15pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e) at 11.30pm
Pick up point : Nitin Company, Thane at 12.15 am
Travel by private vehicle till the base village.
20th July Friday Night
Meeting Point : Andheri Bisleri Factory @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Kherwadi Bus Stop , Bandra @ 11.15pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e) at 11.30pm
Pick up point : Nitin Company, Thane at 12.15 am
Travel by private vehicle till the base village.
Breakfast at the base village Bari.
Start our trek by 6 am.
Start our trek by 6 am.
Reach the top by 10am, Explore n Start descend by 11am.
Reach the Base Village by 2pm
Lunch Time.
Post Lunch , Will be leaving for Mumbai.
Reach the Base Village by 2pm
Lunch Time.
Post Lunch , Will be leaving for Mumbai.
Evening Tea on the way
Reaching Mumbai by 8.30 - 9pm pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek
Note : Registrations through phone calls only.
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
is Rs 700/- per head
which includes
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by private 2 x 2 Push Back NON AC bus,
Breakfast , Lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee,
TMI Expertise Charges.
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by private 2 x 2 Push Back NON AC bus,
Breakfast , Lunch and Evening Tea/Coffee,
TMI Expertise Charges.
Note : Registrations through phone calls only.
Entries and seating arrangement in the bus on first come first basis
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point) .
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For the Day, A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Windcheaters,
Medicine those if u require usually
A 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. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Mail us in case of any query at manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.comRains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags
Pics of the similar event conducted this year (16th & 17th June 12):
https://picasaweb.google.com/118314626538116273921/June16172012Kalsubai?authkey=Gv1sRgCLa39KnSka6ZZA&noredirect=1
Pics from Last Year
https://picasaweb.google.com/106186984579785459072/SharableKalsubai
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Vikram Singh: 9987761562 / 8652028262
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Kalsubai Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Kalsubai Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
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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".
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.
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.
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
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.
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.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
