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Tandem Paragliding with Trek Mates India on 4th Dec & 11th Dec 2011

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Hey Mates, Paragliding season is back with bang!
Now Fly into the sky like the birds way up high!
We are glad toannounce Tandem Paragliding at Kamshet.
There will be two batches on two consecutive Sundays in December
Batch 1 – 4thDec 2011
Batch 2 – 11thDec 2011
Hurry!!!  Group size – 8 ppl Max
Some info about theevent:
Place: Kamshet,Lonavala.
Base: Tower hill,Pawana Lakeside.
Gliding Time: 10-12mins approx.
No prior experience or training is required

Without any trainingor experience you can enjoy the experience of flying like a pro for 10-12minutes and enjoy the breathtaking sites. Let the pilot do the work while youenjoy the ride, savoring the amazing experience of soaring over beautiful hillsand fields like an eagle high up in the sky. 

Don’t forget tobring your cameras to capture this beauty.
The itinerary for theevent is as given below:
Meeting Point forMumbai People: Thane Stn (platform no 5) at 6.00 am.
From here we moveahead to Lonavala by Indrayanai Express. (Reach by 8.00 am)
8.05 am-Local fromLonavala to Kamshet
Meeting point for Puneppl: Kamshet at 8.15 am.
Move ahead by Jeep/auto till the gliding spot.

Paragliding activitytill evening.
Back by auto/jeep tillKamshet.
Refreshment,
Train journey from Kamshet till Mumbai.

Reach Mumbai approx by 10.00 pm.

The cost for the event will be INR 2500/- per head, which include:
All Technical gear and equipment,
Services of expert instructors.
(Extra Glide will be allowed for INR 2400/- per glide, if time permits)

Travelling fromKamshet till Kamshet, Breakfast and refreshment or any other expense will be onTTMM. These expenses will be initially bore by Trek Mates India &then equally divided among all at the end of event.

Payment Details: One needs to deposit the full Payment into thefollowing bank account to confirm his/her registration.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091
S/A in the name of Mr Nilesh Patil. 

Ifscode: sbin0007232
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.

(Kindly inform us onceyou made the payment & confirm the receipt of the payment made)

Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch for the day,
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 1.5 Ltrs),
Camera(Optional), Cap, Scarf etc.
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,

Important Note –
1. Paragliding is totally weather dependentadventure sports. We cannot guaranty you the glides. For the same reasonyou are requested to keep a whole day free as you can take off at any point oftime depending upon the wind conditions.
2. Refund Policy – You will be informed a day before the eventregarding weather conditions. In the worst case event is subjected tocancellation and you will be refunded the paid amount deducting INR 100 perperson within 7 working days post event date.

Caution:
Tandems can be enjoyedby any person from the age 7 onwards.
As with other adventure activities, the flight may not be suitable for personssuffering from high BP, heart ailments and back problems. If in doubt, it isalways advisable to check with your doctor.

It is very importantto cooperate and obey the instructions of the pilots before, after and duringthe tandem flight.
No prior experience or training is required
Please refrain from alcohol or drug consumption before the flight.

For more details andRegistration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh: 9987761562
Manoj Kalwar: 98190 21806
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508

Pune Coordinator: 

Adhar: 99756 41375

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps,reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

Limited seats, entryon first come first served basis.
Mail us at [email protected]
For more of Trek MatesIndia on the Net Please visit 
BlogSpot: http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/

Orkut Communities:
TMI Mumbai: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144

Face Book Groups:
TMI Mumbai: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_106722756072761&ap=1
TMI Pune: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=155919984426659 

Regards,
Team – Trek Mates India

Trek to Rajgad fort with Trek Mates India on 12th-13th Nov ’11.

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Hey mates, get ready for the tented accommodations, as Trek Mates India announces the start of our Camping season with a two day trek to Rajgad fort on 12th-13th Nov ’11.

Trek Details:
Pune to Pune trek
Trek Leader: Adhar Kanungo
Little info about the fort. 

Type: Hill Fort
Height:4182 feet
Grade: Medium
Endurance: Medium
Base Village: Gunjavne

Rajgad – The name describes the place itself. The king of all the forts. 
It is to the south-west 40 Kms from Pune. It boasts the highest number of days stayed by Chhatrapati Shivaji on any fort. He spent almost 25/30 yrs here. Rajgad is famous for its construction.
The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjevani Machee, and at the centre is the Ballekilla. 




Padmavati Machee (north end): This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place).

Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end): This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is beautifully fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east): This is another grand machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a beautiful bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit in this hole (nedhe). The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee has a double curtain wall. To the south side of this machee one can see a beautiful triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre): This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has a beautiful entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.



For the detailed plans about the event,

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Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:
Pune Coordinator:-
Adhar  kanungo: 99756 41375
Mumbai Coordinator:-
Nilesh Patil: 97733 76629
For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@ BlogSpot: http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/

Orkut Communities:
TMI Mumbai: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144

Face Book Groups:
TMI Mumbai: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_106722756072761&ap=1
TMI Pune: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=155919984426659 



Thanks and Regards,
Trek Mates India.

TMI: Bike Trek to Leh-Ladakh from 9th July ’11 till 30th July’11

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Hi mates, we at Trek Mates India invite you for a Bike Trek to Leh-Ladakh from 9th July ’11 till 30th July’11

The planning for the event will be as follows:
9th July: Start from Mumbai by Train till Ambala by around 11.30 pm.
10th July: Train Journey
11th July: Reach Ambala by 9.30 am
Collect bikes from the Railways.
Ambala to Bilaspur – 180 km Ride
12th July: Bilaspur to Manali – 180 Kms
13th July: Stay in Manali
14th July: Manali- Rohtang Pass- Koksar- Tandi- Keylong – 120 km Ride
15th July: Keylong- Darcha- Sarchu- 136 km Ride
16th July: Sarchu to Pang- 83 Ride
17th July: Pang Taglangla- Rumtse- Upashi- Leh- 195 kms Ride
18th July: Leh to Khardung La and back- 80 Kms Ride
19th July: Leh to Pangong Lake 170 Kms by 4 wheeler via ChangLa.
20th July: Leh to Mulbek 329 Kms Ride
21st July: Mulbek – Kargil – Drass – Jojila end – Sonmerg – Gagangir – 150 kms Ride
22nd July: Gagangir to Srinagar – 92 kms Ride
23rd July: Gulmarg, Dal Lake, Local Sightseeing 150 kms ride
24th July: Shrinagar to Katra – 290 kms Ride
25th July: Trek to Badrinath
26th July: Katra to Jammu – 62 kms Ride
27th July: Siteseeing and bike transfer from Jammu to Mumbai
28th July: Siteseeing and bike transfer from Jammu to Mumbai.
29th July: Start from Jammu in the morning.
30th July: Back in Mumbai

Total Bike ride: 2215 kms

The Cost-

The whole tour is on TTMM basis. Trek Mates India will be charging Rs.1500 per head as expertise charges.
The approximate expense for the event will be Rs 20000/- for a single person per bike, or 17500/- in case of two people per bike which includes:
> Train Tickets
> Bike Transport to and fro.
> Food and accommodations from Mumbai till Mumbai.
> Banners for the event
> Permissions where ever necessary.
> Charges for Pangong Lake visit.

Payment details:
For ticket booking and hotel booking One needs to pay Rs 10,000 as advance before 15th June 2011.
The amount to be paid to the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.

Things to carry:
Bike Papers and Helmet
Hat / Cap 01 nos.
Woolen cap / Balaclava 01 nos.
Warm Scarf 01 nos.
Pair of Woolen Gloves
Round neck T-shirts, min 03 nos.
Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater min 01 nos.
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair
shorts, 1 pair
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, min 03 pairs
Woolen Socks, min 02 pairs
Thermal Inners, Lower & Upper, min 01 pair
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel min 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries, 01 set
Umbrella 01 nos.
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF
Medicines as specified by doctor
Toiletries
Extra Pair of shoe laces
Cutlery set – Plate, Bowl, Spoon & Bottle
Sleeping Bags
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger.
Etc.

Please Note:
# It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!

Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance.

Mail us in case of any query at [email protected]
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Mumbai Coordinator:
VikramSingh: 08652028262
Manoj Kalwar: 09870775633
Nilesh Patil: 0829133234

Pune Coordinator:Zeenat: 9850193039 / 8983394613

Nasik Coordinator:Adhar: 9975641375
Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India.

Trek Mates Trek to Harishchandragad on 24th -25th July 2010

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Hey Mates, We at Trek Mates India are organizing a Trek to Harishchandragad from Khireshwar side on 24th and 25th August, (starting on 23rd night).

Some Information about the fort: Harishchandragad:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium (5.5 hrs trek)
Region: Malshej
Base Village: Khireshwar

Harishchandragad:The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period.

Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad (This will be visited only if time permits.)

Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.

Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.

The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting Point: We will meet at Kalyan station at 10.00 pm sharp on 7th August at Pf No.1,below the indicator.(The late comers won’t be entertained, as we will starting by an ST bus at 10.30 pm)

Further, we reach Khubi Phata by 1.30 am (Pune ppl can join us directly at Khubi Phata) Here onwards, we walk to Khireshwar (around 6 km) till 3.00 am.We’ll rest here till 6 am in the morning, have breakfast, & start our trek by 7.00 am sharp.

It takes around 4-5 hrs to reach the top. We will reach the top by 1.00pm & rest in d caves after lunch. Visit Konkan Kada, and the surroundings in the evening. Have dinner, songs, etc & go to sleep in the caves.

Sunday early morning visit Taramati peak for a sunrise view (if the rain permits), Visit Kokan Kada again, and try our luck for IndraVajra(a round rainbow behind ur head in the shadow, on the clouds; a bit confusing is that to understand… Have a look at the picture below), back to the Cave, have breakfast. Leave for Khireshwar by 11 am. Reach Khireshwar by 3.00 pm, have lunch. Start back to Mumbai/Pune. Returning back by 10 pm on Sunday.
(The itinerary is tentative and there might be circumstantial changes in the schedule)

Cost
The charges of the trek are Rs 600/-per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Kalyan to Kalyan.
Food expenses. (Except Lunch for Saturday)
Expertise.

Things To Be carried:
An identity proof,
Lunch for Saturday, A bottle of water.
Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, napkin, Extra Pair of clothes2-3 bunch of papers
Good Bedding,
A plate, mug, and spoon (compulsory),
Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
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.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Its raining heavy these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.

For more details and registration, please contact:
Pune Coordinators :
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577
Ravindra Sarwad: 9923100958

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”.

Rules & Regulations:
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

No Smoking 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.

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first basis

Thanks and Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@
Blogspot: www.trekmates.blogspot.com
Orkut: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=76034705414

Pics of Harishchandragad :
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/nilesh9967436211/HarishchandragadPics
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/nileshlove84/Harishchandragad#

You can get more information related to the fort at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harishchandragad

Trek Mates trek to Kothaligad (Peth) 25th July 2010.

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Hi friends,

we at Trek Mates, have arranged a trek to Kothaligad (Peth) on 25th July 2010.

Little Info About The Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
District : Raigad
Grade : Medium
Height : 3100 ft.

Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle.

Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort. Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Nagfani, Siddhagad, Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, Manikgad, and Matheran all these surrounding historical places are visible from top of the fort Peth.

The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
for Pune People ….
Meeting point For Pune people :
Karjat Station at 8.05am at west side ticket counter.

Sinhagad Express/1010
Pune Junction» 06:05
Shivajinagar 06:10 am
Khadki 06:18 am
Pimpri 06:28 am
Chinchvad 06:33 am
Lonavala 07:13 am
Khandala 07:23 am
Karjat 07:58 am

After breakfast at Karjat we will proceed to the base village Ambivali by bus/tum-tum.
Start the trek by 10.30am.
Reach pethechiwadi in next an hour.
Spend some time on plateau; continue the trek.
Reach the top in next 1 1/2 hr.
Two hours for lunch and fort exploration and start descending.
Reach base village in one and half hours.
Evening refreshments.
Reach back to Karjat by 6.30pm.

The cost of the trek will be Rs. 250/- per head which includes,
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,
breakfast and evening refreshments.

Things to be carried:
Lunch for Sunday.
Identity proof.
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:
Priti Patel : 9869524260
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
Vikram Singh: 9987560722

Pune Coordinators :
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577