Wednesday 4 February 2015

Kokankada Rappelling(1800 ft) on 7-8th March 2015 with Vibes Outdoors


Hey Adventure Lovers,

This is about some serious adventure, and here is the amazing platter set for you... 
Get set for the most thrilling 1800 ft rappelling of your life !!!  Vibes Outdoors, brings for you this season an Extreme Adventure (January 2015).

Event is organized for 1800 ft ACTUAL RAPPELLING at KONKAN KADA, Harishchandra Gad




Let’s wear those trekking shoes and pack the backpacks, to get the feel of this hardcore adventure, with all safety 

What better way to welcome 2015 than this daring adventure!!!

Safety remains our first priority as always*


Endurance Level: Medium
Place: KONKAN KADA at Harishchandragad (height - 4500ft)
Rappelling Height: 1800ft (4 stages)
Age limit: 16 years and above.

DATE: 7th-8th March 2015
TIME: 7 AM to 6 PM
EVENT: 1800ft ACTUAL RAPPELLING

Group Size:30 participants per Batch. Prior experience in rappelling required.

Some details about Harishchandragad and Konkan kada:

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar region of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, and it has played a major role in guarding the surrounding region. The height of the fort is 4671 ft MSL. 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. From here, one can have a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. This cliff is not just vertical, but it is an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood. The Konkankada, a unique formation in the Sahyadris, is really tough and a challenge for the trekkers. This is a semicircular cliff of about 2,000 ft straight drop + 1000 ft slant fall in the Konkan plains. The surrounding grandeur and beauty of the plains and the mountains leaves us totally spellbound. It is one of the highest direct fall cliffs to be found in Maharashtra and Western Ghats. This is a combination of thrill and bliss that every true adventurer would say ‘YES!!!’ to…

Rappelling, also known as abseiling is an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of the descend controllable.

Detail of the Rappelling:
To rappel the Konkankada atleast once in a life time is a dream of almost every adventure freak in Sahyadris. It is the most thrilling and spellbound activity offered in the Sahyadris range.

Rappelling will be conducted in 4 stages to complete 1800ft.

Rappelling Batches
Batch 1: 7th March 2015
Batch 2: 8th March 2015


We have batches of 30 participants.

The itinerary for the event is as given below:

Catch a train to Kasara from CST at 10:50pm, 
Reach Kasara at 1:30am
Move to Base village paachnai, by private transport.
Night trek to harishchandra gad,
Reach caves a top,
Rest.
Breakfast, 
Morning 7 am, participants will start rappelling.
After finishing rappelling, reach Belpada,
Lunch will be served at 1:30 pm  
and those who reach by night, will be served dinner also. rest for the night.

The cost of the event

Rupees 3800/- per person (Traveling Kasara to harishchandra gad, and from Belpada to kalyan) by local transport

Includes:
Rappelling
Equipment's & Expertise
Participation Certificate
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner of rappelling day
Breakfast before descending to base village

Payment Details:


Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORS
Bank name                                     :  ICICI
Bank account number                  :  187905500086
Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch 
IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879

For registration Please contact or SMS:

Contact : 
Tushar 9890672593
Deepak 9422682020  
Ashwin 9867250271 

Our Facebook Presence :
Vibes Outdoors

Email Us @ 

vibesoutdoors@gmail.com

Things to carry:
Mandatory - Proper and comfortable rucksack, 2 liters of water, comfortable shoes, torch with extra pair of cells, light bedding, extra clothing, Glucon 'C' or 'D', 'Enerzal' powder, personal medical kit, extra, Sleeping bag.

Optional - Cap, goggle, spoon, slippers, knife, snacks, fruits, towel etc.



Terms And Conditions

■ It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.
■ Vibes Outdoors hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,
■ Event may be cancelled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,
■ In case event place or venue is changed, Vibes Outdoors will notify same to participants by phone, web and Face book, no change in costing will be charged.
■ In case of cancellation of event, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cutting.
■ In case of cancellation of event, from participant's side, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, with  1. In case cancellation done before, January 15, Rs. 500/- will be deducted.
        2. In case cancellation done in the same week as event is happening, Rs. 1500 will be deducted.
        3. In case cancellation done on same day as event date , no refund will be given.

All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.



Kindly register yourself with friends & family on below link to get regular update of events 

Regards,
Team Vibes Outdoors

Tour to Velas Turtle Festival on 28th Feb -1st March 2015 with Vibes Outdoors

 Dear Vibers, 
   We are glad to invite you for Velas Turtle Festival on 28th Feb -1st March,2015


 The places that will be visiting are:  

1. Velas Beach – Turtle Festival visit   2. Bankot Fort  3. Harihareshwar Temple 
Velas Beach : Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an existing place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis  is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Gokulashtami Festival is one of the important festival in Velas. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle. The hatchlings are heading towards the sea from the shore now-a-days.

Bankot Fort: Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.



The itinerary for the tour will be as follows: Friday  27th February 2015
Meeting Point : @ Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East) @ 23:00 Hrs sharp .

Saturday 28th February 2015
05:30 Hrs: @ Velas and Refresh
06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festival 

10:00 Hrs: Breakfast  
10:30 Hrs: Bankot Fort Exploration
02:00 Hrs: Lunch at Velas (Veg. Only) Rest time

Evening Tea & Visit velas beach in the evening, Go for turtle watching. Dinner ( Veg. Only)

Stay @ villagers home in Velas. 

Sunday 1st March 2015

06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching.  
08:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea
09:30 Hrs: @ Harihareshwar by crossing Veshvi – Bagmandala creek by ferry
   Harihareshwar Temple visit,Visit 2 Harihareshwar Beach
13:00 Hrs: Lunch @ Harihareshwar 

15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai Evening Tea on the way 
We will be in mumbai around 21:00 hrs
.
The Estimated expenditure for Tour is about Rs.2200 / - per head


 Includes:  Dadar 2 Dadar transportation fare for private vehicle (Non-A/c), Turtle festival charges, ferry charges, food expenses except Sunday Lunch, and accommodation charges.


For Registration, Please make the payment in following bank acc, 
Payment details:
Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORS
Bank name                                     :  ICICI
Bank account number                  :  187905500086
Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch 
IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.
4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.
6. A good trekking shoes.
7.Personal Medical Kit, Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes, Sleeping Bag/Carry Mat  

Contact : 
Tushar   9890672593
Deepak  9422682020
Ashwin  9867250271

Our Facebook Presence :
Vibes Outdoors

Email Us @ 
vibesoutdoors@gmail.com


Things to be carried:
A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs),
Torch With Extra Battery (Must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Cap
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Personal Medical Kit, Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes, Sleeping Bag/Carry Mat
A haversack to put all these things



Terms And Conditions

  • All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.

• Vibes Outdoors is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of Vibes Outdoors in connection with the Vibes Outdoors, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the Vibes Outdoors or in any activity in which participants are invited to participate.

Regards,
Team Vibes Outdoors