TMI: Trek to Bhairavgad Fort (Shirpunje) & Ghanchakkar
top on 27th- 28th June 2015
Bhairavgad & Ghanchakkar are two moderate level less explored treks. We would like you to explore these lesser known trekking destinations. We at Trek Mates India, invite you for Trek to Bhairavgad (Shirpunje) & Ghanchakkar top on 27th- 28th June 2015.
Some information regarding the places.
Bhairavgad Fort
Type:
Hill Fort
Base
Village: Shirpunje
Height : 1145 mtrs
Height : 1145 mtrs
Grade:
Medium
Bhairavgad
Fort: is located in Shirpunje village 27 km from Rajur in the Akole taluka of
Ahmednagar district There are two ways to go to Bhairavgad 1)From Shirpunje
village 2)From Ambit village nea
Ghanchakkar Hill
Type:
Hill Range
Base
Village: Shirpunje
Height:
1532 mtrs (3rd highest peak of Sahyadris in Maharashtra)
Grade: Medium
Grade: Medium
Ghanchakkar
is a complicated hill, with many ridges & walls on all the sides. May be it
derives its peculiar name from its shape. It is a place full of crystals, one
can also find some beautiful stones. The hill stands on the range coming from
Kathra towards Wilson dam. It’s around 5 km hillwalk from Shirpunje village.
* All image courtesy - Prathmesh Deshpande
Pics from Last
trek:
Tentative Itinerary
of the trek:
26th
June, Friday Night:
> We start from Mumbai by Kasara local (timings given below) to reach Kasara by 3 am.
> We start from Mumbai by Kasara local (timings given below) to reach Kasara by 3 am.
27th
June, Saturday:
>
Travel till Shirpunje by local jeeps till 4/5am on Saturday.
> Post Breakfast, Start trek towards Ghanchakkar by 8,
> Climb the fort till 12 noon and descend by 5 pm
> Dinner; stay in Temple premise.
> Post Breakfast, Start trek towards Ghanchakkar by 8,
> Climb the fort till 12 noon and descend by 5 pm
> Dinner; stay in Temple premise.
28th June,
Sunday:
> Wakeup call at 06:00 am, breakfast; start ascend by 07 am.
> Wakeup call at 06:00 am, breakfast; start ascend by 07 am.
> Explore
the fort & descend by 12 noon
> Have our lunch in Ambewadi.
> Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx
> Have our lunch in Ambewadi.
> Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx
We will
be leaving by Last Kasara Semi Fast - Mulund Local. (SLOW after
Mulund)
Time
Table -
10:50
pm :CST
10:57 pm: Byculla
11:05 pm: Dadar
11:13 pm: Kurla
10:57 pm: Byculla
11:05 pm: Dadar
11:13 pm: Kurla
11:18 pm:
Ghatkopar
11:30 pm: Mulund
11:30 pm: Mulund
11:34 pm:
Thane
11:57 pm: Dombivali
00:07 am: Kalyan
01:18 am: Kasara
11:57 pm: Dombivali
00:07 am: Kalyan
01:18 am: Kasara
Take
Return Ticket till Kasara; Board third last compartment, so that we can meet in
the compartment itself.
Cost of
the Trek is INR 1600 per head which includes
Travelling
from Kasara to Kasara by Pvt Vehicle
2
Refreshments, 2 Meals
TMI
Expertise charges
Payment
details:
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
ICICI
Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
For
Registrations, call us on
Trek
Mates Office:
8422888006 | 007 | 008
Email
id: trekmates@gmail.com
Limited seats, entry on first come first
served basis.
Things To
Be carried:
Identity
proof (must)
Lunch for
Saturday
Torch
with Extra Batteries (must)
Good
trekking shoes (must)
A bottle
of water (at least 2 Ltrs)
Warm
Jacket to wear in the morning,
Extra
Pair of Clothes,
Sleeping
Bag / Bedding,
Bunch of
Newspaper,
Some
ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.,
Sunscreen,
Cap, Camera etc
Medicines;
personal care stuff those if u require usually (Optional)
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.
It might be raining these
days, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack
your valuables in plastic bags.
Please
check the details of Registration Process, Payment Terms; Refund policy
Last but
not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check
our "Rules and
Regulation" page.
Medical
Disclaimer: It
is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While
planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness
check-up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry
proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including
heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants
suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure,
migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.
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