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.

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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

Yuvazhe's trek To Mahuli Fort on 3 .7.11

Hi everyone,

Monsoon is arriving and most of us already in Sahyadri dreams. The lust green mountains, high peaks, waterfalls are calling us. So yuvazhep is inviting you for our 1st monsoon trek of this season at Mahuli.

Date: 3^rd July 2011
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2815 ft
Difficulty level: Medium
Base Village: Mahuli

History: The creator of this fort is unknown. In 1485 this place came under rule Nijamshahi dynasty. When Shahaji Raje became the secretary of Nijamshahi, Mughals of Delhi tried to end Nijamshahi. In 1635-36, Shahaji Raje transferred himself with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli. When Khan Jaman attacked the fort, Shahaji asked Portuguese for help, who refused and Shahaji surrendered.

Shivaji took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivaji. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed, thanks to an alert Manohardas Gaud, who was the in charge of the fort. Thousand of Marathas were killed. Manohardas Gaud, soon gave up his position and Alveerdi Beg took over. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part of Swarajya. Till 1817, Shivaji's dynasty owned the fort and later by the Britishers.

Trek cost is Rs  200/-

Trek cost includes:

1.     Travelling from Asangaon to Asangaon (to and fro)

2.     Breakfast, tea and biscuits. (Lunch box should be carried by participants)

Trek cost excludes:

Mineral Water, Cold drinks, Snacks like chips, etc.

TREK SCHEDULE:

·     Meet at Asangaon at 7.30 am. (train schedule given below)

·     Breakfast at Asangaon.

·     Proceed towards base village by bus/rickshaw.

·     Trek begins at approximately 9.30 am

·     Will reach the top by 12 pm have lunch and then start descending.

·     Reach Asangaon by 4.30 pm , have tea and biscuits.

·     Trek concludes at Asangaon station.

THINGS TO BE CARRIED:

·     Backpacks  ( No Jholas will be allowed )

·     SHOES (either sports or hunters ) compulsory

·     Camera (at your own risk)

·     LUNCH BOX ( COMPULSORY )

·     Rain cheater

·     Personal Medicines

·     Water bottle

Please note:
Treks are different from conventional picnics. Treks are adventure filled and take us closer to nature. It is expected that this closeness is appreciated with respect or nature can also be a strict teacher where no mistakes are allowed. It’s absolutely safe and easy trek if any unnecessary risk and bravado is avoided. Since it’s a trek and no luxury tour we are going to take public transport, eat available local food.

Rules:

·          All the participants should reach on time.

·          All participants should obey the volunteers

·          No garbage must be thrown anywhere, instead at your will you may pick up any litter found and help us keep our forts clean/

·          No alcohol is permitted.

·          All participants must behave properly and treat fellow participants with respect.

Any participants not following the rule will be expelled and the decision of organisers will be final.

The train Schedule for different stations on central railway is as follows (CST to Asangaon):

·     Mumbai CST – 5:13 am

·     Masjid  - 5:16am

·     Sandhurst road – 5:18am

·     Byculla – 5:21am

·     Chinchpokli – 5:23am

·     Currey road – 5:25am

·     Parel – 5:28am

·     Dadar – 5:31 am

·     Matunga – 5:34am

·     Sion – 5:38am

·     Kurla – 5:42am

·     Vidyavihar – 5:45am

·     Ghatkopar – 5:48am

·     Vikhroli – 5:53am

·     Kanjur Marg – 5:56am

·     Bhandup – 5:58am

·     Nahur – 6:01am

·     Mulund – 6:04am

·     Thane – 6:08am

·     Kalwa – 6:12am

·     Mumbra – 6:18 am

·     Diva – 6:22am

·     Kopar – 6:27am

·     Dombivili – 6:30am

·     Thakurli – 6:33am

·     Kalyan – 6:39am

·     Shahad – 6:44am

·     Ambivili – 6:48am

·     Titwala – 6:57am

·     Khadavli – 7:05am

·     Vasind – 7:13am

·     Asangaon – 7:23am

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Sachin Durve : 9920601112 ( Available After 6.00 pm )
Amol Joshi : 9967534621
Tejashree Vaidya : 9920318190
Pradnesh Vaidya : 9702394864 ( Available After 6.00 pm )



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Trek to kalavantin Durg

Yuvazhep : Trek To Kalavantin Durg

           Hi Yuva ,we have arranged a trek to Kalavantindurg on Wednesday 26^th Jan 2011

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium (Grade: 3)

Base Village: Thakurwadi

Region: Panvel

Kalavantin Durg is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. Can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad.The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Prabal in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified.Kalavantin durg is a adjoining hill (pinnacle) to Prabalgad.

The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

We start with the early morning Train towards Panvel (according to the timings given below.)

Meeting Point : Panvel Station 7.00 am on Wednesday 26 Jan 2011

Breakfast and reach the base village in next an hour or so..

Introduction, instructions and start the trek.

Reach the top in 3-4 hrs. Lunch break.

Explore the fort and start descending by 1pm.

Reach the base till 5 pm.

Start our return journey and reach Mumbai by 9 pm tentatively.

The cost for the trek is Rs 175/- per head 

Which include Travelling from Panvel to Panvel, Breakfast and evening refreshments.

Things To Be carried:

Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Sunday,

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

A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),

Camera(Optional)Cap, etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Good trekking shoes,

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.

Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

 

Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:

Sachin Durve : 9920601112
Amol Joshi : 9967534621
Tejashree Vaidya : 9920318190
Pradnesh Vaidya : 9702394864
Ashay Pradhan : 9619617664