Friday, July 13, 2012

One day trek to Ulhas Valley on 29th July 2012


We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day trek to Ulhas Valley near Khandala on 29th July 2012.
 
About the place: Ulhas valley in monsoon is surrounded by lots of waterfalls on the green mountains. This is a popular destination for people in Mumbai and Pune. We will be descending the valley to reach and drench in the wonderful waterfall which is a source of Ulhas River. Then with the satisfied soul, we will climb through many streams and waterfalls. This is how it is exactly opposite of any other trek where we first climb and then descend.


Plan:

Sunday, 29th July 2012:
 

Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Entrance, Borivali at 6:00 Hrs
Start the journey and pick ups in between.
People residing on Central Line / Harbour Line can join us at Sion, Vashi or Panvel.

Travel to the base by Private vehicle (~2.5 Hrs)
Breakfast (~0.5 Hrs)
Introduction and Rules and regulations (0.25 Hrs) 

Start the Trek / Descend by 9:30 Hrs
Reach the Ulhas Valley waterfall by 11:30 Hrs
Drench in the waterfall and enjoy at the fullest (~ 1 Hrs)
Lunch Break (~0.5 Hrs)
Ascend back and reach to the starting point by 15:30 Hrs
Evening Tea
Travel back to Mumbai by Private vehicle (~2.5 Hrs)
Reach Borivali by 20:00 Hrs (tentative)

  
The cost of the event would be Rs. 480/- for members, Guest Fees Rs. 50/- extra.
The above cost includes- Transport by Private Vehicle, Breakfast, Tea, Evening Refreshments, Guide charges only.

Note: One has to carry their own lunch for the day.
 

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account -
Name of A/c Holder: Sameer M. Patel
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/c Number: 1451108345
RTGS/IFSC code: CBIN0283996


If interested, please get in touch with us at the numbers given below:

Hemant Naik: 9819786136

Sameer Patel: 9820972043

Important Note: Limited seats - available on First come First served basis. Maximum Participants = 25 Nos.

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has ones hands free while trekking.
2. Lunch for the Day (Compulsory)
3. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin.
4. At least 2 liters of water (Compulsory)
5. Windcheater, extra plastic bags to keep your wet clothes.
6. Optional: Camera & something to munch on.
7. Personal medicines if any.
8. Wrap everything in a plastic bag to protect from rains.

Regards,

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