Trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai (Monsoon Special) on 18-19th July 2015 with Vibes Outdoors

Hello Vibers,
We are glad to invite you for trek to Harishchandragad via Pachnai on 18th and 19th July 2015.

Harishchandragad-The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic “Tatvasaar”), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar  temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.

Type : Hill Fort

Height : 4500 ft approx

Region : Malshej Ghat

Grade:Easy

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

18th July 2015,
Catch fast train to Kasara from CST leaving @ 6.55am

Train Timings are as follows:

CST-6.55am

BYCULLA-7.02am

DADAR-7.08am

KURLA-7.15am

GHATKOPAR-7.19am

THANE-7.35am

KALYAN-7.54am

Kasara-9.08am

 Meeting point : kasara Station @ 9.30am

10.00 am : Start towards Pachnai

12.00 pm : Reach Pachnai and Lunch

01.00 pm : Start the trek 
03.00 pm : Reach th top,rest and Visit Kokankada
08.00 pm: Dinner and stay in Caves

19th July 2015

6.00 am : Good Morning and get fresh, Breakfast

6.45 am: ascend Taramati

11.00 am : Break for snacks, Lunch @ village

02.00 pm : Move to Kasara

5.30 pm : Reach  Kasara

The cost for the trek is  Rs. 1250/-
Includes 
Transportation from Kasara to Kasara,3 veg meals,breakfast etc....


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. Torch with extra batteries.

6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

7. A good trekking shoes.

8. Bedding, extra pair of cloths. 

Contact : 
Tushar 9890672593
Deepak 9422682020

Ashwin 9867250271

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Vibes Outdoors:- Trek to Magical Bhimashankar via Ganesh Ghat Route 24th & 25th August 2013.

Vibes Outdoors:- Trek to Magical Bhimashankar via Ganesh Ghat Route 24th & 25th August 2013. 

Hey All,

We at Vibes Outdoor's invite you all for a Two day Trek to Magical Bhimashankar via Ganesh Ghat Route 24th & 25th August 2013. Welcome to the land of Shiva, land of Indian Giant Squirrel – Shekharu, a land of sacred flora and fauna,!! with mystical fog and rain as our companions all the way !!

Little Info About the place:-

Type: Hill

Height: 3500 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium (5. hrs trek)

Base Village: Khandas

Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirling's of India, a pilgrimage place approximately 3500 feet high up in the hills. The area around Bhimashankar is covered with thick dense jungle, is a Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is small (only about 100 sq. km’s), but it is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc. The sanctuary is famous as the home of a highly endangered subspecies of the Indian Giant Squirrel – Shekharu (Ratufa indica elphistoni), which is also the state animal of Maharashtra.

Mesmerizing scenery on the way,- bhimashankar wild life sanctuary!!

Shiva Temple: The temple of Bhimashankar is around 1200 – 1400 years old and is built on the Hemad Panthi style. There are very beautiful sculptures and paintings on the roof and pillars of the temple. At the front of the temple hangs a huge metal bell cast in 1729. There is also a 15-20 feet high “Deepmala” or lamppost in the outer corridor of the temple. There is also an inscription on stone on this lamppost. It is to be noted that the original name of the river Chandrabhaga at Pandharpur is Bhima. This Bhima River originates at Bhimashankar

                                             

Gupt Bhimashankar : There is a water stream route going down from the left of the Ram temple. Taking that route, we enter a thick jungle. We reach a temple around 25 minutes through this route. A route going toward the waterfall, left of this temple, leads to the “water sculpted” “Shiva Linga” under this waterfall. This is called the Gupt Bhimashankar. There is a huge waterfall at this place.

 

Nagphani : We reach a pond when we climb towards Bhimashankar from the Ghat. The route going towards the right, from this pond, takes us to the Hanuman temple. The route going up through this route leads to the Nagphani. We can have a view of the forts of Peth and Padhar and the plateaus of Peth and Matheran.

 

Detailed Schedule

Day 1

On 24th August, Saturday Morning

We will be starting with the second karjat slow local (time table given below)

People may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from Karjat side)

Catch the following train for Karjat from CST, starts at 05:18 AM

  Saturday, 24th August 2013

08.00 Hrs: - Gathering at Neral Rail station

08.30 Hrs: - Introduction, and Info-giving Session, Move to Khandas by public Vehicle

10.00 Hrs: - Reach at Khandas

10.30 Hrs: - Start Ascending towards Bhimashankar Village

13.15 Hrs:-  Lunch

17.00 Hrs:- Reach the top

18:00 Hrs:-  Shiv-Jyotirling Darshan

~Dinner and then some fun and rest ~

Day:-2

Sunday 25th August, 2013

06:00 Hrs: - Wake up and Refreshments

07.30 Hrs: - Breakfast

08:00 Hrs: - Move towards Nagfani (hoping for incredibly beautiful view of valey)

12:30 Hrs: - Lunch

13:00 Hrs: - Start descending from Ganesh Ghat Route.

18:00 Hrs: - Reach Karjat.,

(Timings may vary ½ hr, with subject to individual’s pace at trek and traffic conditions)

Trek Fees Rs. 1000.00 per Person for Non-members, and 950/- for members.

This includes

1. Travelling from Karjat to Khandas by public transport, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner on Day 1,.

2. on day 2, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, travelling from Khandas to Karjat.

Registration and Payment Details :-

For Registration one needs to call and send SMS Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact .

Limited entries only for this trek available.

Please make the payment in following bank acc,

1. Name of Acc Holder                        :- Deepak Tarachand Pogade 

2. Bank name                                       : State bank of India

3. Bank account number                      : 31271150332 

4. Bank branch name and address      : Khadakpada branch Shop no.227,

                                      Shelar park,khadakpada,Kalyan(w)                                                                  

 5. IFSC code for bank                        : SBIN0011159

For any further details contact:

Deepak 9422682020, 8080287071

Tushar 9890672593

Things to be carried:

Identity proof.

A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs),

Torch With Extra Battery (Must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Cap(Optional, wrap it in plastic, water proof protection)

Extra Pair of Clothes

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)

Extra Pair of clothes,

Beddings/Sleeping Mat/sleeping Bag is must.

Good trekking shoes, carry extra pair of shoes or floaters if possible

A haversack to put all these things, Windcheaters.

Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

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, one week, Rs. 50/- will be deducted.

        2. In case cancellation done before, 2 days of trek, Rs. 100 will be deducted.

        3. In case cancellation done on same day as tour is leaving or left, 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.

Regards,

Team Vibes Outdoors

• 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.