“Chicken Soup
for Trekker’s Soul - RANGE TREK FROM
LONAVALA TO BHIMASHANKAR ”
Finally the
much awaited range trek is here, we at Trek Mates India invites you to Range
Trek From Lonavala To Bhimashankar on 13th oct ’12-14th oct’12.
This is one of the tough range treks, as distance needs
to be covered is close to 75 Kms. It’s an ancient trade route. It is an old trade route where
in some parts you can actually see the old built route with the help of stone.
(*click on pic to enlarge)
This is an awesome trek giving us
chance to enjoy each and every feature of Sahyadri weather those are steep
falls to Konkan, huge plateaus or dense forest .Also you will enjoy the
enormous flowers and butterflies. This trek is an amazing beauty beyond camera
one has to feel and experience.
This old trade route will not only test your potential & endurance but also check your patience…. Once in lifetime experience!
This old trade route will not only test your potential & endurance but also check your patience…. Once in lifetime experience!
Little info about the trek:
Distance to be covered: 70-75km approx
Difficulty level: Medium
Endurance level: High
Group Size: 15 participants
Last Years Pics – Aditya -https://picasaweb.google.com/109395268519926953400/LonavalaToBhimashankarTrek?gsessionid=nR1Y60jRuyN-CMoebwQGOA#
Itinerary:
Day 1:
3 am: Meeting point : Lonavala Station, Platform no. 1, Near ticket window,
(As it is difficult to accommodate 15-20 people in a train as all the trains get full at CST itself it is advised to the participants to look after travelling part till Lonavala.
Mumbai People can reserve their seats in Mahalaxmi Exp/Siddheshwar Exp/Mumbai Chennai Howrah Mail/ Pandharpur Passenger or they can opt for Bus as per there convenience.
Day 1:
3 am: Meeting point : Lonavala Station, Platform no. 1, Near ticket window,
(As it is difficult to accommodate 15-20 people in a train as all the trains get full at CST itself it is advised to the participants to look after travelling part till Lonavala.
Mumbai People can reserve their seats in Mahalaxmi Exp/Siddheshwar Exp/Mumbai Chennai Howrah Mail/ Pandharpur Passenger or they can opt for Bus as per there convenience.
Pune people can opt for bus
anytime)
3:15 am: Start our trek from lonavala,
7 am: Breakfast (Thepla & Tea)
8 am: Start trek
2 pm: Lunch
6 pm: Reach Sawale Gaon,
Dinner and stay
Day 2:
4 am: Wake up get refresh,
5 am: Start trek
7 am: Breakfast (Maggie and tea),
8am: Start trekking
12:30pm: Lunch break,
1:30pm: Reach Bhimashankar,
Visit Gupt Bhimashankar and Temple,
3:30pm: Start descend via Sheedi ghat till Khandas
9 pm: Reach Karjat
(Note: As from Bhimashankar direct ST buses are available, so descend via Sheedi ghat is optional for participants)
Cost of the trek is Rs 900 per head which includes all the expenses from Lonavala to Karjat.
Things to be carried:
Identity proof(Must)
Lunch for Day 1(Must)
Maggie (1 packet each) (Must)
3:15 am: Start our trek from lonavala,
7 am: Breakfast (Thepla & Tea)
8 am: Start trek
2 pm: Lunch
6 pm: Reach Sawale Gaon,
Dinner and stay
Day 2:
4 am: Wake up get refresh,
5 am: Start trek
7 am: Breakfast (Maggie and tea),
8am: Start trekking
12:30pm: Lunch break,
1:30pm: Reach Bhimashankar,
Visit Gupt Bhimashankar and Temple,
3:30pm: Start descend via Sheedi ghat till Khandas
9 pm: Reach Karjat
(Note: As from Bhimashankar direct ST buses are available, so descend via Sheedi ghat is optional for participants)
Cost of the trek is Rs 900 per head which includes all the expenses from Lonavala to Karjat.
Things to be carried:
Identity proof(Must)
Lunch for Day 1(Must)
Maggie (1 packet each) (Must)
Fruits, Biscuits, Plum cakes, Dry
Snacks, Chocolates, Health Drinks etc
3 litres of water, (Must)
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
2-3 bunch of papers
Good Waterproof Bedding, (must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must),
Windcheaters
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks, Extra pair of flotter
3 litres of water, (Must)
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
2-3 bunch of papers
Good Waterproof Bedding, (must)
A plate, mug, and spoon (Must),
Windcheaters
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks, Extra pair of flotter
Camera (Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if you require usually
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if you require usually
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.)
Keep space in your bag as load
distribution will be done.
It might be raining, so pack your bag accordingly to save them from getting wet.
It might be raining, so pack your bag accordingly to save them from getting wet.
For registrations, contact –
Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh : 99877 61562
Manoj Kalwar : 9819021806 / 9870775633
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Manoj Kalwar : 9819021806 / 9870775633
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 Kas Tour Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
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.
Test your endurance! Come to Lo-Bhi!
Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India
