Monsoon Mania - Trek to Mighty Kalavantin Durg + Prabhalgad

Please read all the details before RSVP'ing for this Event.
Kalavantin Durg n Prabhalgad:

This is considered as one of the best trekking spots in the Sahyadri mountain range.

Difficulty :Moderate-Medium.

Only for Ages 18+. Need to be physically fit to climb.

Kalavantin Pinnacle is situated on northeast side of Panvel at a height of 2330 ft , 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 Prabalgad in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified.If time permits we will trek Prabalgad as well.

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Tentative itinerary:

Friday- 8.40 PM: Board Mumbai Express from Nampally.

Saturday- 11.00 AM: Reach Karjat and get in booked transport and reach the base village Thakurwadi and start trekking to Kalavantin. We will come back and stay at the base.

Sunday .:

6.00 AM: Trek to the adjacent Prabalgad. start back to Base.

2.00 PM : Start for karjat.. board train from back to Hyderabad on Monday 9 am.

THINGS TO CARRY (The ones in bold are Mandatory)

1. Full Sleeve Tshirt, loose trouser/track pant. One extra pair of clothes.

2. Good Trekking shoes ii) A Poncho or Rain Jacket

3. 2 Pairs of socks/Sun cap/Windcheater/Plastic Covers (for wet clothes)

4. Torch light to move around in the night(Mandatory)

5. Sleeping bag (Mandatory)(else get 2 blankets one to put on the floor and one to cover yourself up). We will sleep on the floor.

6. 2-3L of water. We will refill when ever we get a chance.Do avoid buying plastic bottles and get some from home.

7. Snacks like chocolates/Dates/DryFruits/Carrots/Chana/Energy Bars which provide easy energy.

8. Toiletry.

9.A small backpack where you can put your stuff in while we trek. We will put our main bags somewhere and just carry our water with us. Hence a small bag.

10. Please bring a signed copy of this declaration + an original ID proof

http://files.meetup.com/1166925/GHAC-Disclaimer-2012.pdf

Keep your bags as light as possible and put everything in a backpack and keep your hands free.

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Note: Exact amount & Payment Link and other details will be updated later

Damages 2600 / - might increase or decrease. we will share the cost if it is more than this . Cost under each Sub Head will be shared after the event.

Includes

To and Fro Train Journey

Bus transport from Kalyan Jn and back.

Food

[ Food in Train is excluded /GHAC refund rules apply ... ]

Important Instructions:

1. No smoking and no alcohol

2. No littering, no pollution of water

3. This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable

4. ladies and gents accommodation is separate in tents or rooms.

5. Food will be mostly vegetarian

6. We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers

7. If you feel unwell bring to the notice of the organizers immediately.

8. If you cant swim don't go deep into the water

9. Please read GHAC club guidelines before doing RSVP for this event. Read thoroughly before you make any payment
   https://www.meetup.com/great-hyderabad-adventure-club/pages/Club_Guidelines/ ( https://www.meetup.com/great-hyderabad-adventure-club/pages/Club_Guidelines/ )

NOTE: Event Hosts have all the rights to add or remove any member and do necessary changes in route, activity, time, duration depending on the situations and climate conditions. ORGANIZER'S DECISION IS FINAL (ITS ALL ABOUT SAFETY, PLEASE CO-OPERATE)
all GHAC rules applicable.

Most of us may not be serious trekkers but all of us have equal responsibility in protecting our beloved earth. GHAC earnestly requests all its members to be socially responsible whilst the treks and avoid any littering, shouting when in wild or causing anything that would disturb the normal ecology. Try to avoid plastics as much as possible.

Contact :
Ram - 99 62 54 54 96 ( Drop SMS/Whatsapp if calls unanswered)
Raghu - 81256 93165 ( Drop SMS/Whatsapp if calls unanswered)