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