So
you are planning an adventure within the Sahyadri mountain range, but not
sure about the adventure options that the vast Sahyadris have got in store
for you? The first in the list of adventure activities over here is
Trekking. Whether it is the harsh and rough climate of the Western Ghats
or the green pastures, the high mountain zones is a trekker's paradise.
This is where you can keep yourself updated with Chakram Hiker’s current
treks and other activities.
Date : October 3
Place : Aja Parbat (Ajoba)
Grade : C (Easy)
Leader : Ameya Gokhale (Contact : 9820019511)(email : gokhaleameya@gmail.com), Co-Leader : Saurabh Joshi (Contact : 9920958875)(email: saurabhy.joshi@gmail.com)
Cost : Rs. 350 + 10/- (Guest Fee)
Note : A beautiful hill near Asangaon with the renowned Valmiki Ashram and the Sitecha Paalna. A lovely and memorable trek in the monsoons and winters. Leaders to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Date : October 9-10
Place : Purandar, Vajragad
Grade : C (Easy)
Leader : Leader :Pinak Puranik (Contact : 9987562162) (email : pinak.puranik@gmail.com) , Co-Leader : Ravi Vaidyanathan (Contact : 9987777349)(email: ravi.vaidyanathan@gmail.com)
Cost : Rs. 800 + 20/- (Guest Fee)
Note : Overnight trek to the twin forts near Saswad, Pune. Purandar is also called the Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra. An excellent and easy trek. Leader to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Date : November 13-14
Place :Aundha, Patta Forts
Grade : A (Difficult)
Leader : Parag Oak (Contact : 9987522984)(email: paraag@ppsmumbai.com, paraag.oak@gmail.com), Co-Leader : Makarand Bedekar (Contact :9820018201) (email : online.makarand@gmail.com)
Cost : Rs. 950 + 20/- (Guest Fee)
Note : Twin forts near the Ghoti / Taked region. Patta is renowned for its vastness and the numerous historical remains on the fort. Leaders to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Date : November 21
Place :Mrugagad
Grade : B (Tough)
Leader : Leader :Pinak Puranik (Contact : 9987562162) (email : pinak.puranik@gmail.com) , Co-Leader : Ravi Vaidyanathan (Contact : 9987777349) (email: ravi.vaidyanathan@gmail.com)
Cost : Rs. 350 + 10/- (Guest Fee)
Note : A fort in the Khopoli - Pali route near Jambulpada. Leaders to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Date : November 27-28
Place :Santoshgad, Varugad
Grade : B (Tough with no Technical Routes)
Leader : Parag Oak (Contact : 9987522984)(email: paraag@ppsmumbai.com, paraag.oak@gmail.com), Co-Leader : Nitin Shenoy (Contact : 9820008707) (email : shenoynitin@gmail.com, shenoy_ns2003@yahoo.com)
Cost : Rs. 950 + 20/- (Guest Fee)
Note : Picturesque forts in the Phaltan area of Satara District. A good walk and some lovely scenery are the highlights. Leaders to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Date : December 19
Place : Asherigad
Grade : B (Tough)
Leader : Parag Oak (Contact : 9987522984)(email : paarag@ppsmumbai.com) , Co-Leader : Madhav Phadke (Contact : 9869477516) (email : mbphadke@gmail.com)
Cost : Rs. 350 + 20/- (Guest Fee)
Note : A fort near the Manor Naka with some good climb to the top. Overlooks the Mumbai - Ahmedabad Road. Leaders to be contacted atleast 8 days prior to the trek
Note : Please note that seats are limited for all the above treks and booking will be accepted and confirmed only on payment of trek fees either through online transfer or deposit at the Chakram Office. Seats will be allocated ONLY on a first come first served & first paid basis
Note : The Girivaibhav Lecture Series : This lecture series will be conducted at the Suyog Community Hall, Suyog Society from September 24-26, 2010 . Further details will be updated on the website in a few days.
Note : Updates on Tingcheng Khang Body Retrieval expedition As per decision taken in Special General Meeting, committee has decided to pursue the ‘Search & body retrieval expedition of TCK mishap in Sept 2010. An appeal for fund collection / donations is updated on the site. Support from all Chakramiites would be very much appreciated.
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