Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Monsoon Trek to Harihar Fort on 15th August, Wednesday 2012, (Starting on 14th August, Tuesday Night).
Meeting Point for Mumbai People :
On 14th August, Tuesday Night at Andheri Bisleri Factory @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Kherwadi Bus Stop, Bandra @ 11.15pm
Pickup Point : Sion Station Bridge @ 11.30pm
Pick up point : Nitin Company, Thane at 12.15 am
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Trimbakeshwar
District : Nashik
Grade : Medium
FortHeight : 3500 feet
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
Harihar Fort is, located in Igatpuri region of WesternGhats.Situated at an altitude of about 3, 676 ft above sea level,this unique fort isbuilt on a triangular prism of rock.
The three faces and two edges of the fort are completely vertical. Rocky steps with one meter wide at an angle of about 75 degrees are also found here.
A small temple and a cave with water, situated
on the top, are worth visiting.
Thrilling spot : Rock cut steps at an angle of almost 80 degrees vertical.
While climbing the fort, we come across a rock-sheet, which has got steps carved in it. Also many grooves have been carved here for additional support. After climbing these steps, we get upto the entrance door.
There is a cavern ahead of this door.
Again we come across few steps after a short distance walk from this cavern.
On climbing these steps we reach to the main entrance door of this fort. The fort has got a
tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle.
One secret – door is located at the edge of this fort, but the way to this door has now got blocked. There is a small temple of Lord Hanumana and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking. Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. There are five cisterns along one side of the palace, one of which has water suitable for drinking.
Pics from Summer Trek to Harihar Fort : https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/TMIHariharTrekInSummer
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
On 14th August, Tuesday Night at Andheri Bisleri Factory @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Kherwadi Bus Stop, Bandra @ 11.15pm
Pickup Point : Sion Station Bridge @ 11.30pm
Pick up point : Nitin Company, Thane at 12.15 am
Travel by private vehicle till the base village Nirgudpada.
Rest till dusk in the bus itself.
Early morning have packed breakfast,
Early morning have packed breakfast,
Post Introduction , Start our Trek.
Reach the top in 3 hours , Lunch, Explore n descend.
Reach the base till 3 pm.Start the return journey by 4.
Evening Refreshments.
Evening Refreshments.
Reaching mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.
Max Participant from Mumbai: 45 only
Meeting Point for Pune People :
On 14th August, Shivajinagar Bank of Maharashtra @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Nashik Phata @ 11.20pm
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details
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.
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Pune Coordinators:
Adhar Kanungo : 09975641375
Veena Balla : 08237005957
The cost for the trek is Rs 700/- per head for Mumbai people which includes
Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private Non A/C Bus.
Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private Non A/C Bus.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
TMI Expertise charges.
TMI Expertise charges.
Max Participant from Mumbai: 45 only
Meeting Point for Pune People :
On 14th August, Shivajinagar Bank of Maharashtra @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Nashik Phata @ 11.20pm
Travel by private vehicle till the base village Nirgudpada.
Rest till dusk in the bus itself.
Early morning have packed breakfast,
Early morning have packed breakfast,
Post Introduction , Start our Trek.
Reach the top in 3 hours , Lunch, Explore n descend.
Reach the base till 3 pm.Start the return journey by 4.
Evening Refreshments.
Evening Refreshments.
Reaching mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.
Max Participant from Pune: 25 only
The cost for the trek is Rs 900/- per head for Mumbai people which includes
Travelling from Pune to Pune by Private Non A/C Bus.
Travelling from Pune to Pune by Private Non A/C Bus.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
TMI Expertise charges.
TMI Expertise charges.
Max Participant from Pune: 25 only
Note : Registrations through phone calls only (Do send sms if calls are not attended).
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
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.
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Vikram Singh: 9987761562 / 8652028262
Vikram Singh: 9987761562 / 8652028262
Pune Coordinators:
Adhar Kanungo : 09975641375
Veena Balla : 08237005957
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 Harihar Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Harihar 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 will be entertained.
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 will be entertained.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
