Daredevil Rappelling of 300 Feet over Dukes Nose, Lonavala

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a daredevil rappelling of 300 Feet over Dukes Nose, Lonavala.

With the Mercury rising by the day, treks have taken a back burner. But there needs to be some activity to while away the weekend, and what better way to get the adrenaline running than a 300 feet Rappell off one of the most famous and well known sights around Lonavala; 'Dukes Nose'.

Dukes Nose. Photo By: Hemant Naik

We invite you all to join Nisarga Bhraman for a adventure filled Rappel at Dukes Nose at Lonavala.
Batch 1: Sunday, 24th November 2013
Batch 2: Sunday, 15th December 2013

Meeting point: Jaichan Chawk, out side of Lonavala Railway Station at 8:00 am sharp

Participants from Mumbai - Travel by Indrayani Express that leaves Mumbai CST at 5:40 am and Dadar at 5:53 am.
Participants from Pune can take Local train from Pune Station at 6:30am and reach Lonavala by 8:00am.

Rappeling. Photo By: Hemant Naik

The itinerary for the event is as below:

Sunday, 24th Nov:

> Train from Dadar to Lonavala (Indrayani Express)
> Travel from Lonavala to base vilage, Kurvande by public transport / jeep
> Introduction session, Rules and regulation 
> Trek to the top of Duke's Nose
> Start 300 feet rappelling at Duke's Nose by 10 am
> Return journey by 3:00 pm approx.
> We will be back to Lonavala by 5:00 pm max.

Note: Those who finish off with their rappelling can return home in batches.

Cost of the event would be Rs 1400/- only which includes - 

1. Transport from Lonavala to Lonavala
2. Packed Veg Lunch
3. All Expertise and Equipment charges

To register, get in touch with us on the numbers given below - 

Sameer Patel: 961948367
Rohit Nayak: 9167416873

Traverse after the Rappelling. Photo By: Hemant Naik

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account:

Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
A/C Type: Savings
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Colaba Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996



Note: Registrations will be confirmed only after receiving full advance amount.

Here is a list of things to be carried for the event -

1. Haversack to put in all the stuffs so that one would have both the hands free.
2. At least 2-3 liters of water
3. Breakfast and snacks
4. Camera (Optional) 
5. Identity Proof
6. Wear good trekking shoes
7. Personal medicines required if any

Few rules that we would like people to follow - 

1. Smoking and possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Stay with the group.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.”