Major Activities

Trekking : Mountain Info

Sahyadris offers boundless possibilities for trekking and its allied activities. For those fascinated by the unexplored, mountain ranges...
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Allied Activities

First Aid Training Course

There are many aspects of health and safety when it comes to coming home safely from a trek or expedition, and returning to normal city life.
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Past Escapdes
Since its foundation days, Chakram Hikers has been trekking the unexplored regions of the Sahyadris, lesser known to amateur trekkers..
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About Us Salient Features
Organising Committee
Kiran Deshmukh (President)
Engineer
Businessman
Kiran takes a keen interest in the activities of Chakram Hikers since the
 
foundation in 1981. He has a lion’s share in theadministration of the organization. His tryst with Sahyadris continues for over 27 years.He has summited Mt. Shitidhar situated in Manali region. Today, his administrative skills not only help him in his personal achievements, but Chakram has benefited tremendously, thanks to his ever lending selfless support.  

Mahesh Kendurkar (Vice – President)
Engineer
Service
MK has been trekking Sahyadri ranges since 1984 and has played a role of
 
Deputy Leader in successful Himalayanexpeditions. He has immensely contributed to various endeavours taken up by Chakram Hikers since his association and proved a great support in times of crisis. Managing large scale trekking, mountaineering programs is his passion. He has successfully completed the Basic Mountaineering Courses with excellent result.

Ameya Gokhale (Secretary)
B.E.(Electronics and Telecom), PGDMM(Marketing), Service
A passionate trekker roaming in the Sahyadris for about 20 years. Seeks to
 
explore and visit new and unknown places. Focused on motivating new comers and creating awareness about the activity.

Amol Kiran Deshmukh (Jt Secretary)

B.E. (Electronics Engineer)

Service
Amol has been trekking in Sahyadris for last 15 years also in Himalayas for
 
several years, He has leadership experience for 7 years at a young age, Himalayan Treks :- Beas Kund, Saurkundi pass, Kuari pass, Pindhari - kafni Glacier (Max Height Gained :- 15700ft.). He has successfully completed the Basic Mountaineering Course in July-12.

Aniket Rahalkar (Treasurer)
B.Com, PGDRM.
Works as Sales Manager in a private organisation.
Mountains were always an inspiration for Aniket And his dream of scaling
 
them came true when he was introduced to Chakram Hikers in the year 2000. Aniket would definitely like to give credit to Chakram Hikers for cultivating leadership quality in him. He has successfully led numerous treacherous treks and managed Chakram’s flagship events like Summer Camp, children camp and Sahyankan.

Saurabh Bhide (Jt Treasurer)
ERP Consultant
Saurabh started his journey with Chakram Hikers as a kid way back in 1995 Sahyankan. Since then he has
been involved in various treks in Sahyadris. Career may have kept him away from Chakram Hikers for quiet some time but it has certainly never dented his pleasure for Trekking.

Ashish Mhatre (P. R. O)
Director of Masters Software System
Pvt Ltd
Work involves customer relation, Website / Graphic designs, layout work
 

and printing. Associated with Chakram Hikers, Mulund since 2011, He is passionate about the outdoors, trekking and hiking in Sahyadri - especially the Rock Climbing!  Life Member of Chakram Hikers, Mulund

Paraag Oak (Committee Member)
CEO & Founder Member of a
Pvt. Ltd. Company
Life Member of Chakram from 1987.
Part of Shri parbat Expedition
 

Mangesh Pandit (Committee Member)
Mechanical Engg
Service
Associated with Chakram since 1999. He is passionate about treks and hikes
 
in Sahyadri Ranges. Successfully completed Basic Course with A grade. He is good at map reading so if you stuck anywhere regarding routes in sahyadri, he may help you.
Life member of Chakram Hikers.

Aniket Mirvankar (Committee Member)
MBA
One of the new members of the Chakram family, Aniket loves travelling to different places and experience different
 
cultures. He has special love for the mountains and has been trekking since childhood. Completed his Basic Course from NIM and aspires to do his advance course soon. He is an avid reader and likes photography.

Sudeep Barve (Committee Member)
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Software Professional

Sudeep has been exploring the Sahyadris for over a decade, His

 
unconditional love for the mountains has taken him to the Himalayan ranges and at a young age, he already has few successful Himalayan expeditions to his credit including the leadership of Saifee expedition in 2005. He has successfully completed the Basic and Advance Mountaineering Courses with excellent results.

Yatin Namjoshi (Committee Member)
Insurance Advisor

Roaming in sahyadris since 1998. Interests ranges from Photography to bio-diversity of Sahyadri. Follows rock-climbing.

 


The Managing Committee is always supported by innumerable hands…


News Update
Yearly members are requested to renew their Yearly membership - for the year April 2013 to March 2014 - between 1st April to 15th April 2013.
Chakram Hikers has printed new Identity cards for its Life members, For more details, kindly Contact Chakram Hikers Office Mulund - East
Book your seats early for the various treks to avoid disappointment
Identity cards for members, Contact: Mr.Rajan Mahajan

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Achievements

Virgin face of Tilin climbed by Chakram's team on 26.10.13
Successfully summit of “Fluted Peak” (6122 m) expedition on 21st August 2013! Sudeep Barve, Gautami Barve and Prateesh Sane standing on the summit of Fluted Peak.
Successful Climbing Event "Chakram Dhamaka" at Kalakrai Pinnacle - Dhak Bahiri Cave on 26th Jan-13.