Youth Hostels Association of India Malad Unit
has organized "TREK SAHYADRI 2007"
in Lonavla-Khandala region near Mumbai, for the 8th consecutive year. The trek will commence on 16th & 17th Nov.2007 (2 batches) and conclude on 21st & 22nd Nov. 2007 respectively.
During this trek participants will enjoy flora n' fauna, historical places like forts, caves, temples, lakes etc. So this trek will be a rare opportunity for people from outside Maharashtra and also for them who stay in Maharashtra but still know the history, geography and biology only through books. This trek will also boost national integration among all, as participants come from all over India.
For more details visit: www.geocities.com/yhaimalad
CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION :-
YHAI,Maharashtra State Branch 022 24126004
Mr. Vashant Ghadigaonkar 9892115188
Mr. Sunil Sathe 9833051264
Mr. Madhukar Dhuri 9820320295
Mr. Vinod Parmar 9323469921
Ms. Shraddha Kandalkar 9869061674
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I am totally IN... how much r the charges?? I need to re-join the gym just to build up my stamina and run on the treadmill. How many from Katta are IN?
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Its free for all kattekari .. haha .. just joking.
Tejas will be in better position to tell the charges and all. She only has posted this.
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Fees :
Rs. 1,425 /- per head by Cash or Bank Demand Draft or Pay Order favoring. ‘YHAI MALAD UNIT’ Payable at Mumbai drawn on any Nationalized Bank. Which will cover accommodation, simple nutritious vegetarian food, guidance, and equipment. You will however, bear the to and from travel expenses from your home town to the Base Camp and back.
Schedule of Programme:
You may choose to report at the base camp on any of two dates
16th and17 th NOVEMBER 2007.
The schedule will be as follows.
ITINERARY:-
1st Day (Base Camp Karjat) Upon Arrival at karjatRailway station you will be transferred to base campKarjat. You can wander among the different mountaineering equipments displayed at the campsite & learn the the techniques of usage followed by brieforientation.
2nd Day (Rajmachi Camp 9KM)Your journey starts with a half an hour senic bus ride by State Transport or Local Transport & actual adventure beings from Kondivade with with a 8km walk that promises you awe-inspiring views of Ulhas Valley. Along the way to Rajmachi you will visit Kondhana Caves
3rd Day (Rajmachi Darshan) In the morning there will be sightseeing program of twin forts of Rajmachi. Afternoon group will enjoy some fun games. Evening There will be sight seeing of Lake and Temple sight seeing.
4th Day (Ekvira Camp 14KM)Flat walk through the Valvan village on the bank of Shirota Lake and then a gradual climb will lead to the top of Ekvira mountain from you can watch a panoramic view of Valvan dam and Lonavala city. We will climb down to famous Karle caves. Having sight seeing of Ekvira caves and Ekvira temple group will reach Ekvira camp.
5th Day (Lohagad 8KM) Trek will start towards Village Bhaje via plain walk of 4 km on tar road After visiting beautiful Bhaje caves group will climb Fort Visapur and then reach Lohagad wadi camp . Evening there will be sight seeing of Fort Lohgad.
6th Day (Back To Civilization) Get ready to go for the brink with the greetings of the cool breeze in the morning for our final destination to Lonavala. Trek will start around in the morning, initially a gradual slope to bank of Pawana dam. After three hours walk via Shiv-khind we will reach Lonavala. There will be a ceremony of Certificate distribution.
Certificates:
Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the programme, will be awarded certificates.
Special Casual Leave:
The Trekking Expeditions organized by Youth Hostels Association of India have the approval of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, (Dept. of Personnel and Training), Government of India, vide office order No. 28016/89- Estt(A), dated 25th October, 1989. Participants working for Central Government, can apply to the authorities concerned for availing special casual leave for the duration of the expedition. This leave can be sanctioned by their office up to 30 days in a calendar year.
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I am totally IN... how much r the charges?? I need to re-join the gym just to build up my stamina and run on the treadmill. How many from Katta are IN?
Its free for all kattekari .. haha .. just joking.
Tejas will be in better position to tell the charges and all. She only has posted this.
Fees :
Rs. 1,425 /- per head by Cash or Bank Demand Draft or Pay Order favoring. ‘YHAI MALAD UNIT’ Payable at Mumbai drawn on any Nationalized Bank. Which will cover accommodation, simple nutritious vegetarian food, guidance, and equipment. You will however, bear the to and from travel expenses from your home town to the Base Camp and back.
Schedule of Programme:
You may choose to report at the base camp on any of two dates
16th and17 th NOVEMBER 2007.
The schedule will be as follows.
ITINERARY:-
1st Day (Base Camp Karjat) Upon Arrival at karjatRailway station you will be transferred to base campKarjat. You can wander among the different mountaineering equipments displayed at the campsite & learn the the techniques of usage followed by brieforientation.
2nd Day (Rajmachi Camp 9KM)Your journey starts with a half an hour senic bus ride by State Transport or Local Transport & actual adventure beings from Kondivade with with a 8km walk that promises you awe-inspiring views of Ulhas Valley. Along the way to Rajmachi you will visit Kondhana Caves
3rd Day (Rajmachi Darshan) In the morning there will be sightseeing program of twin forts of Rajmachi. Afternoon group will enjoy some fun games. Evening There will be sight seeing of Lake and Temple sight seeing.
4th Day (Ekvira Camp 14KM)Flat walk through the Valvan village on the bank of Shirota Lake and then a gradual climb will lead to the top of Ekvira mountain from you can watch a panoramic view of Valvan dam and Lonavala city. We will climb down to famous Karle caves. Having sight seeing of Ekvira caves and Ekvira temple group will reach Ekvira camp.
5th Day (Lohagad 8KM) Trek will start towards Village Bhaje via plain walk of 4 km on tar road After visiting beautiful Bhaje caves group will climb Fort Visapur and then reach Lohagad wadi camp . Evening there will be sight seeing of Fort Lohgad.
6th Day (Back To Civilization) Get ready to go for the brink with the greetings of the cool breeze in the morning for our final destination to Lonavala. Trek will start around in the morning, initially a gradual slope to bank of Pawana dam. After three hours walk via Shiv-khind we will reach Lonavala. There will be a ceremony of Certificate distribution.
Certificates:
Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the programme, will be awarded certificates.
Special Casual Leave:
The Trekking Expeditions organized by Youth Hostels Association of India have the approval of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, (Dept. of Personnel and Training), Government of India, vide office order No. 28016/89- Estt(A), dated 25th October, 1989. Participants working for Central Government, can apply to the authorities concerned for availing special casual leave for the duration of the expedition. This leave can be sanctioned by their office up to 30 days in a calendar year.