Sunday, September 28, 2014

Trek to Durga - Dhakoba on 5th Oct 2014

We at Nisarga Bhraman are heading to visit the fort Durg and Dhakoba on 5th Oct 2014 and invite you all enthusiasts to join us.

Photo Clicked by Parag Adkar
Fort Durga (3700 Feet above msl) and Dhakoba (4100 Feet above msl) stands south of Naneghat and Jivdhan in the Murbad mountain range. Dhakoba is the highest peak in the region and gives commanding view of Jivdhan Fort.
Plan: Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park main gate, Borivali at 10:00 pm on Saturday, 4th Oct 2014.

Itinerary -
  • Night Travel & Reach Durgawadi by 5:00 am
  • Freshen up and Breakfast at the village
  • Hike and explore Durga Fort by 8:00 am
  • Trek towards Dhakoba peak (~3 Hrs)
  • Explore and Lunch
  • Descend and reach Amboli village by 4:00 pm
  • Start return journey back to Mumbai
  • Evening refreshments on the way
  • Reach Mumbai by 10:00 pm approx.
Cost of the event would be Rs. 1000/- only.

The above mentioned cost includes -

Transport by private non a/c vehicle
Breakfast and Evening refreshments
Guide & Expertise charges


To register for this event, contact - 9167966042 / 9619848367 / 9869509488

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 : State Bank of India
Branch: Nancy Colony, Borivali East Branch
A/c Number: 33775770803 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: SBIN0016719


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 for the event
2. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin
3. Soap and other accompaniments
4. Camera with extra batterries
5. Something to munch on during journey
6. At least 2 liters of water
7. Personal Medicines required if any
8. Identity Proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
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”.

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