Hello Mates, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite TMI Youth for a Night Trek to Padargad on 1st May, 2013 (Starting on 30th Night)
Little Info About The Fort :
Type: Hill forts
Fort Range: Bhimashankar Range
Base Village: Khandas
Grade: Medium
Fort Height: 2002 feet (610 m)
Trek Leader: Aniket Thosar
Upper Age Limit: 23 yrs
Situated at the backdrop of Bhimashankar; Padargad is a small fort with almost no ruins but just few water tanks and caves.
What makes it trekker’s delight is the climb to this fort which is considered as a medium grade as it demands technical skill and equipments.
To reach the top of Padargad one has to cross a few rock patches and a chimni climb which makes it the most trilling experience.
Once you reach atop you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire bhimashankar range. One can see Siddhagad, Kothligad (Peth) and Bhimashankar from here.
The approx Itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
On 30th April 2013, Saturday Night: We will be leaving by Karjat Fast Local, Time table as below :
Mumbai CST 21:20
Byculla 21:27
Dadar 21:34
Kurla 21:43
Ghatkopar 21:47
Mulund 21:57
Thane 22:01
Dombivili 22:14
Kalyan 22:22
Ambernath 22:34
Badlapur 22:42
Karjat: 23: 15
Dadar 21:34
Kurla 21:43
Ghatkopar 21:47
Mulund 21:57
Thane 22:01
Dombivili 22:14
Kalyan 22:22
Ambernath 22:34
Badlapur 22:42
Karjat: 23: 15
Meeting Point: 23:15 @ Karjat Station on 30th April ’13.
Proceed towards the base village Khandas by private vehicle.
Reach Khandas by 01.00 AM on 1st May.
Start the trek around 01:30am and reach the base of Padargad by 04:30am.
Rest at the base of Padargad till morning.
Breakfast and move towards Padargad by 06:30am.
Reach atop in 2 hrs.
Explore the fort and start the descend by 10:00am.
Reach Padarwadi by 12:00pm
Lunch @ Padarwadi.
Descend To Khandas via Shidi route.
Reach Khandas @ and To Karjat from there By 5 pm
Evening refreshment at Karjat.
Reach Mumbai by 8:00-8:30pm tentatively.
Rest at the base of Padargad till morning.
Breakfast and move towards Padargad by 06:30am.
Reach atop in 2 hrs.
Explore the fort and start the descend by 10:00am.
Reach Padarwadi by 12:00pm
Lunch @ Padarwadi.
Descend To Khandas via Shidi route.
Reach Khandas @ and To Karjat from there By 5 pm
Evening refreshment at Karjat.
Reach Mumbai by 8:00-8:30pm tentatively.
Things to be carried :
Identity Proof. (must)
Water 4 litres Compulsory.
There is no water source till we reach Padarwadi next day so please carry the specified quantity.
Torch (must), good working torch with extra pairs of batteries
Proper bedding, Few Old Newspapers.
Camera (Optional)
Some ready to eat food items.
Medicine those if you require usually.
Good trekking shoes, (must)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. ( No sling bags/ jholas please) (must)
Avoid wearing gold ornaments.
It would very cold there so carry your bedding accordingly.
There have been reported few loot incidences in this area so please avoid carrying valuables or extra cash. In any such incidence Trek Mates India will not be responsible for any kind of losses.
Identity Proof. (must)
Water 4 litres Compulsory.
There is no water source till we reach Padarwadi next day so please carry the specified quantity.
Torch (must), good working torch with extra pairs of batteries
Proper bedding, Few Old Newspapers.
Camera (Optional)
Some ready to eat food items.
Medicine those if you require usually.
Good trekking shoes, (must)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. ( No sling bags/ jholas please) (must)
Avoid wearing gold ornaments.
It would very cold there so carry your bedding accordingly.
There have been reported few loot incidences in this area so please avoid carrying valuables or extra cash. In any such incidence Trek Mates India will not be responsible for any kind of losses.
The charges of the trek will be Rs 650/- per head, which includes:
Travelling from Karjat till Karjat,
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Evening Refreshments @ Karjat
TMI Expertise.
For further enquiries and Registrations, please contact :
Aniket Thosar: 9969493452
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866
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.
Mail us in case of any query at trekmates@gmail.com.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Mail us in case of any query at trekmates@gmail.com.
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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.
