DurgMitra,Dombivali Trek To Peb Fort(Vikatgad) on Sunday 4th August 2013

Hi Friends,
"Durgmitra, Dombivali" has organised Rainy Trek to "Peb Fort"(Vikatgad) near Matheran on 4th Aug 2013 Sunday.

Brief Introduction about Peb/Vikatgad: -
Height: 2100 ft
Grade: Medium
Location: Peb is a fort located near Neral.

Fort Peb is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is the most beautiful one-day
trek. The fort derives it name from the Goddess ‘Pebi’; The fort is also named as ‘VikatGad’ for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, ‘Ganesh’. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. The fort is famous for its caves which are maintained by disciples of Swammi Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain.

Schedule:-
8:15 am --> Reporting at Neral Railway station.
8:30 am --> BreakFast
Once the BreakFast is done, we will begin our journey towards Peb fort.

9:00 am --> Towards Peb Fort (i.e Water Pipeline Station)
From Water Pipeline it will take around 1-2 hrs to reach Peb Fort.

At around 11:00 am we will reach


At 12:30 pm we will lunch. explore fort

At 3:30 pm Descend from other side to Neral
 
The Charges for the Trek is Rs.200 /- Only.
 
*This includes :

Taxi travelling upto water pipeline station by taxi

Morning tea and breakfast

Evening tea and snacks

Guidance.

The Karjat local train timings are given as below: -
CST : 06:16 Hrs,
Byculla : 06:23 Hrs,
Dadar : 06:30 Hrs,
Kurla :06:37 Hrs,
Ghatkopar : 06:41 Hrs,
Thane : 06:46 Hrs,
Dombivali : 07:08 Hrs,
Kalyan : 07:16 Hrs,
Neral : 07:54 Hrs,

* Things To Carry: -

LUNCH for da day (a must)

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)

Raincheater (Optional) for those who don't want to wet

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Extra pair of clothes

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things.
*we will see both the routes.


*Terms and Conditions:-
1) If the Entry is being cancelled in the course of the Program, the decision of returning
the Fees will be handled completely by the Durgmitra.
2) Drinking Liquor and Smoking are Strictly Prohibited.
3) Total care will be taken by the Durgmitra but they will not be responsible for any sudden illness or Natural Calamities.
If the participant is under any type of Medical Treatment then kindly mention it over the form.Also keep the Medicines Handy.Carry Valuables at your own risk, Durgmitra will not be responsible in case of Loss.

DURGMITRA welcomes you all.
So first you do get registered yourself as the last date is 2nd August, 2013
 
Contact :-
Abhijeet Ajgolkar - 09664760986
Pratik Patil :9028378842
Phulaji Bhoir - 09029670345








 
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DurgMitra,Dombivali

Thriling adventure Waterfall Rapelling with DurgMitra Dombivali on Sunday 11th August 2013

Hello Freinds,

After successfull 5 monsoon trek its time to do Thrilling Adventure. DurgMitra,Dombivali invites you for an
adventurous Bekre (Bhivpuri) Waterfall Rappelling bhivpuri via Karjat
Train Route on 11th August 2013 ........

Details for the Waterfall Rappelling are as follows:-

***Mumbai Train Time Table ***
The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Activity Schedule:
• Train Time : Karjat (S) Fast Local
Cst :-6.16am
Dadar :6.30am
kurla : 6.37am
Ghatkopar:6.41am
Thane : 6.56am
Dombivali :7.08am
Kalyan : 7.16am
Bhivpuri: 8.01am


• Meeting Point: 8.05am at Bhivpuri Railway Station.

8.15 am: Will move from Station by Local Transport.
08.30am: Will Reach to bhekhre Village.
9.00am: will reach to our water fall patch.
9.30am: Breakfast
Activity start after Breakfast
2.00pm: will complete Session with our lunch.
3.00pm: Back to bhivpuri station.

SAFTY:-
For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. Durgmitra,Dombivali prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 10 years.
All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.

THINGS TO CARRY:-
• Windcheater
• Good shoes or floaters (Shoes preferred)
• Water 2 liters (must)
• Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling
• Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry
(at own risk)
• Electoral powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
• Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling.
• Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution,
mosquito’s cream.

**Terms and Conditions:-
1) If the Entry is being cancelled in the course of the Program, the decision of returning
the Fees will be handled completely by the Durgmitra.
2) Drinking Liquor and Smoking are Strictly Prohibited.
3) Total care will be taken by the Durgmitra but they will not be responsible for any sudden illness or Natural Calamities.

If the participant is under any type of Medical Treatment then kindly mention it over the form.Also keep the Medicines Handy.
Carry Valuables at your own risk, Durgmitra will not be responsible in case of Loss.

**Waterfall Rappelling contribution Rs 650/- Per head per session which includes:-
• Transport from Bhivpuri to Bhvpurii
• Breakfast
• LUNCH (unlimited food, Veg/ Nonveg as per requirement)
• Equipments.
• Adventure Instructors

For registration kindly transfer Rs 650/- per head in the following A/c
State Bank Of India
Bank Account No 30369391025
Branch:Dombivali(east)
In the Name of Mr. Pratik Patil
IFSC Code: SBIN0007124
A/c Type : Savings A/c

DurgMitra , Dombivali welcomes you all.

So first you do get registered yourself as the last date is 9th August 2013
Contact :
Abhijeet Ajgolkar 9664760986
Phulaji Bhoir 9029670345 / 9664941111
Pratik Patil 9028378842

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Regards,
DurgMitra, Dombivali

DurgMitra,Dombivali Trek To Naneghat On Sunday 21st July 2013

Hello Friends,

"DURGMITRA" has organised a Monsoon Trek to "Naneghat" near Malshej ghat on 21st July 2013, Sunday.

Naneghat :-

Naneghat or Nanacha Angtha is a name, which just pops up in ones mind when one is looking for a nice weekend outing. As one drives down the Kalyan-Ahmednagar highway, one just cannot miss a prominent thumb shaped pinnacle offering an imposing façade just at the beginning of Malshej ghat, a very popular picnic spot for Mumbaikars in monsoons. This pinnacle is called as Nanacha Anghta, which in marathi means Grandpa’s thumb, due to it peculilar shape resembling a thumb.
The name Naneghat also has an interesting history. In ancient days, when this pass a busy trade oute, the toll was collected in the form of coins (known as nane in marathi). The commuter would drop in a coin or nane in a large stone container (called as ranjan in marathi) which is place at the mouth of the ghat; hence the name.Serving as a trade route for the transport between markets of Kalyan, Nalasopara (Konkan) and Junnar (Plateau) since the times of Satvahanas, this pass today offers you one of the most enjoyable treks in the vicinity of Mumbai.


Schedule:-

7:00 am --> Reporting near Deepak Hotel, Kalyan (west)

7:30 am --> Towards Naneghat.

9:30 am --> Base of Naneghat

9:30 - 10:30 --> BreakFast

Once the BreakFast is done, we will begin the Trek to Naneghat: A treasure house of history.
One has to ascend gradually following a cattle trail which leadsright upto the base of the massive pinnacle.
It takes about 2 and half to 3 hours to reach the cave, which is carved out in the belly of the huge pinnacle, i.e. Nanacha anghta.

At 1:00 pm we will have lunch.
At 3:00 pm we will begin our return journey to the base of Naneghat and from base their will be drop till Kalyan.

The Charges for Monsoon Trek is Rs. 400/- Only.
*This includes
1.Kalyan-Naneghat- Kalyan Travelling by private vehicle
2.Breakfast
3. Evening Snacks

** Things To Carry: -
Lunch for the day (a must)

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Extra pair of clothes (Optional)

* Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
* Good trekking shoes
* Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
* A haversack to put all these things.
* Windcheater
* Pls avoid Umbrellas

**Terms and Conditions:-

1) If the Entry is being cancelled in the course of the Program, the decision of returning
the Fees will be handled completely by the Durgmitra.
2) Drinking Liquor and Smoking are Strictly Prohibited.
3) Total care will be taken by the Durgmitra but they will not be responsible for any sudden illness or Natural Calamities.

If the participant is under any type of Medical Treatment then kindly mention it over the form.Also keep the Medicines Handy.
Carry Valuables at your own risk, Durgmitra will not be responsible in case of Loss.


DurgMitra, Dombivali welcomes you all.

So first you do get registered yourself as the last date is 18th July 2013.
 

Contact :-
Sonali jadaye: 9870423985
Harshad savant: 9022282286
Phulaji bhoir: 9029670345

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Regards,
दुर्गमित्र डोंबिवली

DurgMitra,Dombivali Trek To Sankshi Fort On Sunday 14th July 2013

Hi Nature lovers ,

"DURGMITRA" has organised a Monsoon Trek to "Sankshi Fort" on 14th July, 2013 Sunday.

About Sankshi Fort
Height: ~800 metres

Range: Panvel region

Grade: Medium
Time: ~ Maximum 2.5 hrs from Balavali, Base Village

Meeting Point: Visava Hotel, opp. Panvel Bus Depo – 07:30 Hrs

Journey Details:-

Catch the local train for Panvel on Sunday 14th July Timings r as follows

Panvel slow Train:
CST 5:47 am
Wadala 6:05 am
Kurla 6:15 am
Chembur 6:20 am
Vashi 6:34 am
Nerul 6:43 am
Belapur 6:50 am
Panvel 7:04 am

From Thane:

Thane 6.20 am
Turbhe : 6.41am
Belapur : 6.58 am
Panvel. 7.13 am

We will meet at Visava Hotel Opposite Panvel Bus Depo

The Charges for Monsoon Trek is Rs. 300/- Only.
For Members Rs.250/- only
*This includes
1. Panvel To Panvel Transportation fare
2.Breakfast
3. Evening Refreshment
4.Experties Charges

** Things To Carry: -

Lunch for the day (a must)

A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Extra pair of clothes

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things.

and Windcheater
Pls avoid Umbrellas

**Terms and Conditions:-

1) If the Entry is being cancelled in the course of the Program, the decision of returning
the Fees will be handled completely by the Durgmitra.
2) Drinking Liquor and Smoking are Strictly Prohibited.
3) Total care will be taken by the Durgmitra but they will not be responsible for any sudden illness or Natural Calamities.

If the participant is under any type of Medical Treatment then kindly mention it over the form.Also keep the Medicines Handy.
Carry Valuables at your own risk, Durgmitra will not be responsible in case of Loss.


DURGMITRA welcomes you all.
So first you do get registered yourself as the last date is 13th July, 2013.

Contact :-
Abhijeet Ajgolkar - 9664670986
Pratik Patil - 9664288699 / 9028378842
Phulaji Bhoir - 9029670345

You can also join us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/durgmitra/

Regards,
दुर्गमित्र डोंबिवली