Fireflies Special Event to Kalavantin Durg on 11th June 2016

Monsoon … The most awaited season for the trek lovers.

The small window in time just before the rains come to its full glory gives us the opportunity to witness a beautiful spectacle of dazzling fireflies. It’s the mating season for these fireflies & as a result thousands of them light up around trees and shrubs making it a rare and beautiful sight.

We, at Nisarga Bhraman, would be heading for a Trek through the forest of Kalavantin/ Prabalgad machi to try and capture this scene in our eyes and camera if possible.

About the Fort:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2300 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
Endurance : Medium
Base Village: Thakarwadi Panvel

One Day Trek to Matheran via Sunset Point on 9th Aug 2014

There are many routes to reach Matheran but the most beautiful and scenic route is from Dodhani village at Panvel side to the Sunset point on Matheran. The route after passing village climbs up on a ridge and then enters in the thick evergreen forest of Matheran. The experience of walking through the fog in this forest is really a wonderful experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you all for this one day trek to Matheran via Sunset point on Saturday, 9th August 2014 

Waterfall Rappelling at Dodhani on 2nd August 2014

Rappelling down the waterfall is an experience of a lifetime! The sound of the cascading water along with the mist & spray that accompanies it makes the descend a thrilling experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day adventure activity of waterfall rappelling at Dodhani Waterfall on Saturday, 2nd August 2014.

Height of the waterfall: 90 feet approx
Base village: Dodhani

One Day Trek to Karnala Fort on 28th June 2014

A day hike near the city without much of a travel, on a mountain surrounded by a green thick evergreen jungle at a busy schedule in city life, what strikes first in your mind is Karnala. It also gives you an opportunity to peep into the history as many old historical evidences exists on top of the fort.

Nisarga Bhraman invites you all as we have arranged a one day trek to Karnala Fort on Saturday, 28th June 2014

One Day Trek to Manikgad on 23rd June 2013

First shower of monsoon will be arriving and a green carpet will soon get spread all over the mountains in Sahyadries. We at Nisarga Bhraman are glad to announce our first monsoon trek to the fort Manikgad in Karjat - Panvel region which offers a good hike of 3 Hrs approx from the base.

Photo By: Bhavin Africawala

Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Height: 1867 Feet above MSL
Region: Karjat / Panvel

Manikgad is situated on a hill in North Konkan near Chawk and can be seen while travelling on Mumbai - Pune Highway. The fort has coupld of water cisterns and remains of settlements and fortification. The fort was used as a watch tower and offers a commanding view from top. Forts like Karnala, Irshaal, Prabal, Kalavantin can be seen from top.

Note: There is no water source on the way from base village to Manikgad top. So carry ample amount of water with you.

Plan:

Sunday, 23rd June 2013 - 
Meet at Panvel Railway Station at 7:30am sharp. We will be taking a Slow train to Panvel reaching Kurla at 6:48am, Vashi at 7:07am, reaching Panvel at 7:37am
Travel to base village by public transport
Breakfast, Introduction, Rules and Regulations
Start Trek to Fort Manikgad at 9:00 am
Explore the fort and lunch atop at 1:00 pm
Start descend at 2:00 pm 
Back to the base village at 5:00pm
Travel back to Panvel by 6:00 pm
Reach Mumbai by 8:00 pm

Note: For Pune Participants, transport can be arranged from Karjat provided sufficient number of participants. One has to reach Karjat by 8:00am

The cost of this trek for registered members is Rs. 350/- and Rs. 30/- extra for others.

To register for this event, contact our Team - 

Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Hemant Naik: 9819786136
Parag Vartak: 9167966042

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

1. Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Water 3 Liters at least (Compulsory)
3. Lunch for the day (Compulsory)
4. Windcheater, napkin, towel, extra clothes
5. Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
6. Personal medicines required if any
7. Wear proper footwear. Avoid Chappal, Sandal etc.
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. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise. 
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, “When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories”