Yuvazhep: Kundalika water rafting on 4th March 2012

Yuvazhep: Kundalika water rafting on 4th March 2012


The sun is beating down upon us. The heat is inhumane. This is one of the effects of Climate Change. You switch on the A/C to beat the heat thus adding to the woes of Mother Nature. We simply take respite in the cool waters of a gushing river.Adrenaline and tranquility are two things that only adventurous folks use in the same sentence. The peace of mind that accompanies thethrill can be experienced only at a few places. White Water Rafting is one such activity.


Join us as we battle 12 rapids of varying degrees on the 14 km stretch of the Kundalika River. As the damn opens its door and floods the otherwise calm Kundalika, we mount on our rafts and ride the waves in our orange rafts! Towards the last stretch, we will float around in the wide river and watch clouds and time drift by.


Event details

Location: Kundalika River, Kolad
Rafting distance - 12 km
Swimming skills – Not required.
Previous experience - Not necessary
This is a very safe game. Life jackets and helmets will be provided.


 Rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.


The itinerary for the event is as follow :



Pick up Points will be announced on 2nd March 2012
Travel till Kolad and reach the rafting site by 8.45 am(Breakfast on the way.)
River rafting session for next 2-3 hrs.
Lunch at a nearby Restaurant.
Start our back journey


The cost for the event will be Rs 2000/- per head
which includes,Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai,
1 breakfast,
Lunch(veg, Nonveg),
and Event charges.




Payment Details: One needs to deposit the charges into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Online Money Transfer Facility Is Available :
Tejashree Vaidya,
Axis bank, Borivali (W) Branch,
A/c no. 910010050305895
IFS code UTIB0000018


Things To Be carried :


A bottle of water,
Personal Identification (Compulsory)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (Loose fitting clothes with shorts, cloths that dry quickly)
Footwear (preferably floaters for rafting)
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments




 After depositing the money please intimate your name and payment details through sms or email



Interested participants, please contact :-


Pradnesh Vaidya. 9820729227(after 6 pm)
Tejashree Vaidya. 9920318190
Amol Joshi . 9967534621




If phone not answered leave a message.
Email us on: info.yuvazhep@gmail.com


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Yuvazhep's trek to Peb on 8th Jan 2012

Hi Yuva,

Type : Hill Fort
Height : 2100 Feet
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Region : Karjat
Base Village : Neral

 Peb Fort (also known as Vikatgad) :

Peb fort is located in matheran mountain range. It is ideal for one day trek.The fort derives it name from the Goddess 'Pebi'; Peb is also called 'Vikatgad' for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, 'Ganesh'. Historical reference state that this fort was used by Shivaji Maharaj as a silos for grain storage.
The fort houses caves which are maintained by disciples of Swami Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain. To get inside the meditation chamber, one has to crawl through a narrow passage in the rock and then climb down into the meditation chamber. The chamber is very well maintained with tiles on the floor for people to sit and meditate. On the top of the fort is a small temple of Shri Swami Samarths in which one can worship his 'padukas,


The trek to the top involves climbing a small rock patch and a ladder
The view of the entire Neral and Karjat region from the top is worth the climb. Another attraction of the trek is the only standing Buruj facing the Panorama point of Matheran, the view from here is just too beautiful to describe.

The cost for the trek is Rs 150/- per head which includes

Travelling from Matheran to Neral ,
Breakfast and Evening refreshments.

Train fare has to be taken care of by the members themselves. Take return ticket for Neral.

Trek Schedule

Meeting point Neral station at 8 am.

Have breakfast and proceed towards base village
Start trek at around 9:30 am.

Reach Peb Fort by 12:30 pm

Have Lunch

Take rest and roam around matheran and proceed towards Dasturi.
Leave Matheran by 5:00 pm
Take Taxi Till Neral Station
Evening Refreshment and Start our Return Journey
We will be reaching Dadar by 9.30pm

Train Timing

Train 1

Station	Time
#0(km) Start ->	Mumbai_CST	05:19
#	Masjid	05:22
#	Sandurst Road	05:24
#	Byculla	05:27
#	Chinchpokli	05:29
#	Currey Road	05:31
#	Parel	05:34
#	Dadar	05:37
#	Matunga	05:40
#	Sion	05:44
#	Kurla	05:48
#	Vidhyavihar	05:51
#	Ghatkopar	05:54
#	Vikhroli	05:59
#	Kanjurmarg	06:02
#	Bhandup	06:04
#	Nahur	06:07
#	Mulund	06:10
#	Thane	06:14
#	Kalwa	06:18
#	Mumbra	06:24
#	Diva	06:28
#	Kopar	06:33
#	Dombivili	06:36
#	Thakurli	06:39
#	Kalyan	06:45
#	Vithalwadi	06:49
#	Ulhasnagar	06:52
#	Ambernath	06:56
#	Badlapur	07:04
#	Vangani	07:14
#	Shelu	07:18
#	Neral	07:22
#	Bhivpuri	07:29
#100(km) End ->	Karjat	07:38

Train 2

Station	Time
#0(km) Start ->	Mumbai_CST	05:40
#	Masjid	05:43
#	Sandurst Road	05:45
#	Byculla	05:48
#	Chinchpokli	05:50
#	Currey Road	05:52
#	Parel	05:55
#	Dadar	05:58
#	Matunga	06:01
#	Sion	06:05
#	Kurla	06:09
#	Vidhyavihar	06:12
#	Ghatkopar	06:15
#	Vikhroli	06:20
#	Kanjurmarg	06:23
#	Bhandup	06:25
#	Nahur	06:28
#	Mulund	06:31
#	Thane	06:35
#	Kalwa	06:39
#	Mumbra	06:45
#	Diva	06:49
#	Kopar	06:54
#	Dombivili	06:57
#	Thakurli	07:00
#	Kalyan	07:07
#	Vithalwadi	07:11
#	Ulhasnagar	07:14
#	Ambernath	07:18
#	Badlapur	07:26
#	Vangani	07:36
#	Shelu	07:40
#	Neral	07:44
#	Bhivpuri	07:51
#100(km) End ->	Karjat	08:00

Things To Be carried :-

Lunch have to be carried on your own(nothing is available on fort)

Identity Proof (Compulsory)

A bottle of water, (Compulsory)

Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory).

Towel, a napkin,

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Good trekking shoes,

A haversack to put in all the things,so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)

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Team Yuvazhep
Tejashree Vaidya : 9920318190
Sachin Durve : 9920601112 (after 6 pm)
Amol Joshi : 9967534621
Pradnesh Vaidya : 9820729227
Ashay Pradhan : 9619617664 (after 6 pm)


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Yuvazhep’s Trail to Kaas Plateau and Wai's scenic beauty on 17th & 18th September 2011

Yuvazhep’s Trail to Kaas Plateau: Maharashtra’s Valley of Flowers along with Wai, Satara on 17^th & 18^th September 2011

Vivid strokes of color and fragrance spread all around you in the enchanting atmosphere in our  very own Valley of flowers- near Satara- Kaas plateau.
Yuvazhep’s is happy to announce trip to Kaas plateau on 17^th & 18^th September 2011 .To enhance the joy of trip we are adding visit to  Wai, Satara…the place known for Temples and Dams .  

About Kas Plateau:

An exotic journey to world of colours. 25 kms from satara. A treat not only botanist but also for photographers and nature lovers. Tha kaas Plateau has wide variety of flowers of all colours which bloom in August – October every year.Kaas boost not only flowers like pink balsam, yellow sonki, purple karvi etc but also welcomes birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle
This plateau overlooks the lush evergreen forests and is water catchment area of Koyna Dam and is recently declared as “Sahyadri Tiger reserve”.Kaas lake is also a beauful place to visit 

Wai, Satara : 

Dhom & Dhom Balakwadi dam:- 

Dhom dam is situated on the Krishna & Kamandalu river with capacity of 14 T.M.C. The Balakwadi dam is 19 km from Wai also built on Krishna capacity is 4.08 TMC. have very great natural climate.

Menawali- The birth place of Nana Phadanvis, the administrator of the Peshwai, The famous palace of Nana is in the Menawali.(Better known as charanpur village shown in Swades movie)

 Dholya Ganpati Mandir- This temple is built by Raste in 18th Century on the bank of River Krishna.

Kashi Vishweshwar Mandir- This is very old temple of Lord Shiva, the main feature of this temple is the nandi made by the same stone from which the idol of Mahaganapati was made. This Nandi was decorated by the garlands & other jewelery, also there is a pandal made by stone carved beautifully.
 

 
Duration: 2 Days 

Fees : 1800 /-
 
Including traveling by private bus, all food and accommodation.

 
Travel itinerary : 
We are leaving on 16th Sep (Friday) night from Borivali National park gate
Reach Satara early morning on 17th Sep, rest for a while, have breakfast and proceed for Kaas plateau.
Lunch will be arranged at Kaas lake.
Return back by evening have dinner and retire to bed.
Early morning on 18th Sep leave for Wai and cover all possible spots.
Have lunch at Wai and thenafter proceed for Mumbai.
Reach Mumbai by 9.30 pm (approx)


Accommodation will be in a dormitory/ marriage hall.

Things to carry:

* Trekking or sports shoes
* Sleepers if require
* All personal things (like tooth paste, brush, soap etc...)
* Water bottle (atleast 2 Ltrs)
* Cap, goggle if require
* Extra clothing
* Raincoat
* Personal medicine if any
* Shawl / Chaddar
* Powerful Torch
* Wrap all things (especially camera & cell phone) in polythene bags.
* Avoid wearing valueable ornaments

Rules and Regulations

* Everyone has to follow the instructions of volunteers
* Smoking & Drinking are strictly prohibited. Anyone found smoking or consuming alcohol will be expelled from the trip.
* Cleanliness and respect to nature must be observed

Pick up points will be announced 3 days before the trek

Note: Seats will be booked on payment of trek charges before 11^th Sept 2011. No refund of fees will be made for any cancellation then after.

 

Online Money Transfer Facility Is Available :

Tejashree Vaidya,

Axis bank, Borivali (W) Branch,

A/c no. 910010050305895

IFS code UTIB0000018

After depositing the money please intimate your name and payment details through sms or email

Interested participants, please contact on:

Sachin durve                9920601112(after 6 pm)

Pradnesh Vaidya         9820729227(after 6 pm)
Ashay Pradhan :          9619617664 ( After 6.00 Pm )
Tejashree Vaidya        9920318190

Amol Joshi                   9967534621

If phone not answered leave a message.

Email us on: info.yuvazhep@gmail.com

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Yuvazhep's trek to Bhimashankar on 14-15th Aug 2011

Yuvazhep

Celebrate Independence Day with Yuvazhep on 14^th & 15^th Aug at Bhimashankar

Type: Pilgrimage place

Fort range : Bhimashankar

Grade : Ganesh Ghat : Medium

History:

Bhimashankar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. The lush green forest and many waterfalls and its enchanting in wilderness has made Bhimashankar a major trekking destination. Bhimashankar Sanctuary houses variety of birds, flowers and animals can be seen. A rare species of giant squirrel ‘shekru’ can be spotted in this forest apart from sambhar. Grey hornbill, squatting babbler, Hyena etc.

Other Places to Visit :

After seeing the temple you can go to the Hanuman Lake, Nagphani Tok (point) or Serpent's hood, Gupt Bhimashankar, origin of River Bhima.

Things To Be carried:
Identity Proof ( Compulsory )
water,
1 torch with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, Extra pairs of clothes (in plastic bags )
Raincheater(a must) heavy rain expected at  Bhimashankar
Camera(Optional)
Some ready to eat food (light).

Bedsheet ,

Avoid wearing jewellery,

Good trekking or rainy shoes,

Personal medical kit.

All things must be carried in haversack (your hands should be free), well protected in plastic bags.

Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited

Meeting point :

Catch the last train to karjat on 13^th  August

Train timetable

 Start -> Mumbai_CST 23:28   Masjid 23:31   Sandurst Road 23:33   Byculla 23:36   Chinchpokli 23:38   Currey Road 23:40   Parel 23:43   Dadar 23:46   Matunga 23:49   Sion 23:53   Kurla 23:57 #  Vidhyavihar 00:01 #  Ghatkopar 00:03 #  Vikhroli 00:08 #  Kanjurmarg 00:11 #  Bhandup 00:13 #  Nahur 00:16 #  Mulund 00:19 #  Thane 00:25 #  Kalwa 00:29 #  Mumbra 00:35 #  Diva 00:39 #  Kopar 00:44 #  Dombivili 00:47 #  Thakurli 00:50 #  Kalyan 00:56 #  Vithalwadi 01:00 #  Ulhasnagar 01:03 #  Ambernath 01:08 #  Badlapur 01:16 #  Vangani 01:27 #  Shelu 01:32 #  Neral 01:37 #  Bhivpuri 01:45 #100(km) End -> Karjat 01:54

Trek charges: 1000/-

The cost for the trek is Rs 1000/- per head which includes Travelling from Karjta and back by local transport,

Accommodation on 14^th night at Bhimashankar,

Tea & Breakfast (on 14^th and 15^th)

Lunch (on 14^th & 15^th)

Evening soup and tea (on 14^th

Dinner (on 14^th)

Food items all locally available and modest

Note: Seats will be booked on payment of trek charges before 10^th Aug 2011. No refund of fees will be made for any cancellation then after.

Online Money Transfer Facility Is Available :

Tejashree Vaidya,

Axis bank, Borivali (W) Branch,

A/c no. 910010050305895

IFS code UTIB0000018

After depositing the money please intimate your name and payment details through sms or email

Interested participants, please contact on below mentioned nos.

Tejashree Vaidya        9920318190

Sachin durve               9920601112(after 6 pm)

Pradnesh Vaidya         9820729227(after 6 pm)

Amol Joshi                   9967534621

If phone not answered leave a message.

Email us on: info.yuvazhep@gmail.com

Trek To Peth on 24th July 2011

Trek to Kolthigad (Peth) with yuvazhep on 24th July 2011

Type: - Hill Fort

Grade: - Easy

Height: - apprx. 3100 ft.

Base Village: - Peth Village

Near: - Karjat

History :-

Peth Fort, also known as Kotligad, is a major attraction of the small village Peth nearby to Karjat. Peth is a conically shaped hill and it offers a panoramic view of the foothills. The fort is at the pinnacle of the mount and it is placed perfectly on the back drop of Matheran ranges and Western Ghats. One can view the Konkan country side from the fort and the beauty of this view is majestic. Peth, also known as 'Kothaligad' and because of its shaped some even call it the ‘Thumbs up’ point. It is more commonly known as Peth-gad because of the base village.

This fort, though small in stature, has a vast historical background. It was more of a 'Defence station' than a strong fort. Peth was mainly used to store ammunition.

 'Kothaligad', is situated in Shahapur Taluka, approximately 21Km of Karjat. Even though the fort is small in stature has a vast historical background. Peth have gained importance during Sambhaji's empire.

The fort is surrounded by other forts like Bhimashankar, Padargad, Rajmachi and Siddhagad. The lower plateau is connected with Wandre Khind on the ghats in the east. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle.

Cost Of the Trek Is Rs . 250/-

 

Cost Includes:-

- Travelling from Karjat station-peth village- Karjat station
- Breakfast ; tea and evening tea and biscuits (locally available)

Train Timings : 

MUMBAI CST TO KARJAT-KHOPOLI
From CST	Dadar	Kurla	Thane	Kalyan	Trains
4.22	4.39	4.5	5.15	5.44	KHOPOLI	6.28	SLOW
4.43	5	5.11	5.38	6.07	KARJAT	6.49	SLOW

Meeting Point :- 

 karjat station on 24th  July at 7.00 am sharp.

Things To Be carried :-

A bottle of water, (Compulsory)

Torch.

Lunch Box  (Compulsory)

Extra Pair of clothes (if required)

Windcheaters, (Compulsory).

Medicine those if u require usually

Good trekking shoes.

Haversack/Backpack

Team YuvaZhep

Tejashree Vaidya : 9920318190

Sachin Durve : 9920601112 (after 6 pm)

Amol Joshi : 9967534621

Pradnesh Vaidya : 9820729227 (after 6 pm)

Ashay Pradhan : 9619617664