Adventure Trek to Padargad on 12-13th Jan 2013

Nisarga Bhraman is arranging an adventure trek to the fort Padargad in Bhimashankar region on 12th-13th January 2013

About the Fort -

Height: 2002 Feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Range: Bhimashankar
Time: Approx 2.5 to 3 Hrs from base village

Standing in the Bhimashankar mountain range, Padargad offers a spectacular view of Bhimashankar cliff and Nagphani. Siddhagad and Kothaligad can also be seen at a distance. The hike to the fort passes through an evergreen forest which is a home for various species of birds and India Giant Squirral which is a state animal of Maharashtra. One has to climb a couple of rock patches and pass through a 'Chimni' while on the way to the fort followed by rock cut steps. Overall it offers a very adventurous hike. On top one can see couple of water cisterns and caves.


Itenerary -

Saturday, 12th Jan 2013

Meet at Neral Railway Station at 9:00 pm sharp

Pune people can also board into Indrayani EXpress at 6:35 pm and meet us at Neral

> Travel to base village by private vehicle
> Dinner (Simple Veg Food) at the village house
> Trek to the Ganesh Ghat
> Night Halt in the jungle

Sunday, 13th Jan 2013

> Wake up call at 6:00 am
> Freshen up and start the hike to Padargad at 6:30 am
> Walk through the jungle, climbing on a couple of rock patches
> Explore the fort
> Descend down to the base village via Ganesh Ghat
> Travel back to Karjat
> Return back to Mumbai by 5pm approx.

Cost of the event would be Rs. 450/- for Members and Rs. 50/- extra for others.

The above mentioned cost includes - 
Transport from Neral to base and back to Karjat
Dinner, Breakfast
Guide, Equipment and expertise charges

To register for the event, get in touch with our team - 

Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9820973705

Here is a link of Photographs clicked by Sameer Patel: https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/Padargad

List of things to be carried for the trek -

• Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
• Water - at least 3 Ltrs
• Bedding material
• Extra set of Clothes, Towel / Napkin
• Torch with extra set of batteries
• Something to munch on 
• Personal medicines required if any
• Identity Card

Trek to AMK on 22nd Dec 2012

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a 3 day trek to the awesome Trio in the Sahyadries, Alang - Madan - Kulang on 22nd Dec to 24th Dec 2012.

Here is some info about the Alang – Madan – Kulang:

Type: Hill Forts
Height: 4500+ Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Difficult
Endurance: Hard
Region: Kalsubai Mountain Range

Alang: The majestic Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region & is a part of the Kalsubai range. We would be ascending the fort from Udadavane village, the route involves climbing a 15 feet rock patch to get to the broken entry door of the fort, from here starts the ‘Longest Traverse’ in the Sahyadris to get to the caves. The top of the fort has 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Madan: The elusive fort of Madan has got a beautiful set of steps that one needs to carefully negotiate to get to the top. The British knowing the strategic importance of these forts blew up a part of the route to make ascending the fort difficult. It is here that one has to negotiate a traverse with a deadly exposure & also climb a 40 feet rock wall.
The top of the fort has a cave & a couple of water tanks. The view of the horseshoe shaped Alang from Madan is a beautiful sight

Kulang: The fort offering the highest climb from the base village to the top is Kulang. One has to negotiate a flight of stairs to get to the top of the fort. On reaching the top, one is greeted by a Huge cave with water cisterns strewn across the huge plateau.

Itenerary - 

Friday, 21st December 2012

Catch the local train to Kasara, leaving Mumbai CST at 22:50 Hrs and reach Kasara at 01.18 hrs

Day 1 -Saturday 22nd December 2012

Travel towards Udadhavane village i.e. Base village of Alang by private vehicle at 2:00 am
Reach base village at 4:30 am and rest 2 Hours
Breakfast - Tea
Introduction and Rules & regulations
Start the trek to Fort Alang at 7:00 am
Reach top of Alang at 2:00 pm
Lunch, Rest & Explore the fort
Post Dinner retire for the day
Stay in the cave
 
Day 2 - Sunday 23rd December 2012

Early wake up call at 5:00 am
Breakfast-Tea
Start descending Alang Fort
Rappelling at the 30 Feet Rock Patch
Reach to the Rock Patch on Madan Fort
Rock Climbing, Explore & Lunch in the cave of Madan.
Descend Madan, Rappelling down and move towards Kulang Fort
Reach Kulang fort at 7:00 pm
Night Stay in the cave of Kulang
Post Dinner, retire for the day

Day 3 - Monday 24th December 2012

Wake up call at 6:00 am
Breakfast-Tea, explore the fort
Descend Kulang at 10:00 am 
Reach Ambewadi at 2:00 pm and have lunch
Start the return Journey towards Kasara at 3:30 pm
Take a train from Kasara at 6:00 pm
Reach Mumbai at around 9:30 hrs (Tentative)
 
Note 1: Please purchase ‘Single’ ticket for Kasara

Note 2: Late comers will not be entertained

Note 3: Please wear appropriate clothes & footwear.

Note 4: Please ensure that you have atleast 20 ltrs (Approx 5kg) of space in your sack to accommodate food packets & common provisions (Compulsory)

Important Note: The trek involves rock climbing & rappelling; There is no turning back once you start the trek.

Cost of the trek is Rs 1800/- for members and Rs. 50/- extra for others
which includes -
> Transport from Kasara to Base village and back
> 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner
> Guide, Equipments and Expertise charges 

For more information and registration, contact - 
Parag Vartak: 9820973705
Sameer Patel: 9820972043

To register for the event, handover the cash in co ordination with the person or transfer to the account -
Name of A/C Holder: Sameer M. Patel
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/C No: 1451108345
RTGS/IFSC Code: CBIN0283996    

Here is a list of things to be carried for the trek - 
> Haversack to pun in everything to be carries
> Water 3 Ltrs
> Torch with extra set of batterries
> Sleeping Bag
> Extra set of clothes
> Personal medicines required if any
> Snacks, Dryfruits, Chocolates

Some Photographs - 
Clicked by Sameer Patel: https://picasaweb.google.com/106951269103803464227/AMKExpidition
Clicked by Hemant Naik: https://picasaweb.google.com/103506947752081254804/AlangKulang234Nov2007?locked=true&noredirect=1

Bird Watching Tour at Barvi Reservoir on 2nd Dec 2012

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a Bird Watching Tour near Barvi Reservoir, Badlapur on 2nd December 2012. Grab this opportunity of the guided tour with a well known Naturalist and wildlife expert, Mr. Rajesh Sachadev.

About the place: Barvi is a reservoir/dam on Ulhas River, supplying water to Ambernath/Badlapur & Dombivali MIDC. The catchment of this reservoir is surrounded by deciduous forest such as Teak , a favourite habitat of Racket-tailed Drongos, Orioles and Rufous treepies. On an average day, in non-wintering season , one can see 30 + forest and grassland birds including Babblers, woodpeckers etc. It is around 12 Kms of drive from Badlpaur on Murbad road.

Meeting Point: Badlapur Railway Station at 6:30am

Cost of the tour would be Rs 150/- for Members and Rs 20/- extra for others which includes - 

> Transport from Badlapur
> Expertise and guide charges

Things to be carried -

> Haversack to put in everything to be carried
> Breakfast, Snacks
> Binoculars and Camera
> Water 2 ltrs at least

To register, contact - Sameer Patel: 9820972043

One Day Trek to Moroshi cha Bhairav on 9th Dec 2012

Located near Malshej Ghat, Bhairavgad is a sharp pinnacle seperated from the main mountain range near Moroshi village. It is a fascinating spot and offers an adventurous hike. The pinnacle is basically a geological structure of Dyke. Being at strategically important place, it offers a great view of surroundings including Malshej Ghat, Naneghat, Harishchandragad etc.

Nisarga Bhraman is glad to announce the one day trek to Bhairavgad of Moroshi in Malshej Region.

Here is some info about the Bhairavgad:
Type: Hill Fort

Height: 2835 Ft / 864 M above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium

Endurance: Medium Plus

Region: Malshej

Base Village : Moroshi

Bahirugad or Bhairavgad fort, stands on an outstanding table-land, lies a few kilometres north-east of the Naneghat and about thirty-five kilometres east of Murbad close to the village of Moroshi. The fort seems to be a Very ancient and Since it commanded the tracks leading to Junnar, it was a place of considerable strategic importance. The fort is a perpendicular rock about 100 Mtr high with a narrow base. 

The first forty feet of ascent is by a very steep staircase hewn out of the rock.
Since the steps hewn out of a solid rocks were destroyed by Britishers, one need to climb a small rock patch to reach the top of the fort.

On top one can see remains of houses, water cisterns, a beautiful surrounding view of Ghatghar mountain range, Naneghat, Ajoba mountain, Harishchandragad etc.

Plan:

Rendezvous:

• Meet at Kalyan ST Depot at 10:00 pm sharp on Saturday, 8th Dec 2012
• Travel to Moroshi by State Transport Bus
• Night rest at Dhaba at the Moroshi Village

Sunday, 9th December 2012 - 

• Start the trek by 6:00 am and reach Bhairoba chi Wadi (~2.0hrs)
• Breakfast at the base of pinnacle
• Start the trek towards the pinnacle of Bhairavgad
• Climb the rock patch and beautiful carved steps (~1.5hrs)
• Reach the top of the pinnacle by 10:00 am
• Enjoy a beautiful view and identify surrounding forts from top of the pinnacle
• Start Descend by 11:30 am. This includes rappel down a 40-50 feet rock patch
• Reach the base of the pinnacle and rest for a while
• Descend furthur and reach the base village of Moroshi by 2:30 pm (~2.0hrs)
• Lunch at the Moroshi Village
• Start a return journey by Public Transport (ST) by 4:00 pm
• Reach Mumbai by 9:00 pm tentatively.

The cost of the trek would be Rs. 500/- for members and Rs 50/- extra for others.
The above mentioned cost includes -

• Travel from Kalyan to Kalyan by Public Transport
• 1 Simple Veg Meal, 1 Breakfast and 2 Tea
• Equipment and Expertise Charges

To register for the event, call our team -

Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9820973705

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

1. Haversack to put in all the things to be carried on the trek
2. Water 3 Ltrs at least
3. Extra Clothes, Towel, Napkin
4. Bedding Material / Sleeping Bag
5. Torch with extra set of batteries
6. Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
7. Identity Proof
8. Personal Medicines required if any

Few Rules that we would like people to follow -

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

For photographs, visit: https://picasaweb.google.com/106951269103803464227/Bhairavgad