Rafting

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.


We at Nisarga Bhraman are arranging various adventure trips of River Rafting in Kundalika River at Kolad.


Batch 1: 27th July 2013


Batch 2: 11th August 2013







Trip details : White Water Rafting in River Kundalika

River Stretch : 10 Km

International Grading : III + Category


Plan:






> Meet outside Borivali Railway Station - East at 4:45Hrs


> Start the journey by Private vehicle and pick ups in between


> People residing on Central / Harbour line can join us at Sion, Vashi or Panvel


> Travel to the base station of Rafting near Kolad

> Breakfast on the way


> Information and instructions


> White Water Rafting in river Kundalika begins at 9:30 Hrs


> Lunch at Puja Farm House at 13:30 Hrs


> Travel back to Mumbai by Private Vehicle

> Reach Borivali by 21:30 Hrs


Bus Pickup Points: Borivali (E), Andheri (E), Bandra (E), Sion, Chembur, Mankhurd, Vashi Naka, Sanpada, Belapur, & Panvel.


NOTE:




Orientation & Training : Clear and comprehensive training will be given to all participants






Participants Requirements :


Must be 15 years and above

Reasonable fitness level

Non Swimmers welcome

No Pregnant Ladies

Nobody over 120 kilos


The cost of the event would be Rs. 2200/- only.


The above cost includes -


> Transport by private vehicle

> Packed Breakfast

> Unlimited Veg / Non-veg Lunch

> Evening Tea

> Activity charges.





Please Note: Registrations for the event would be accepted only on phone calls and will only be confirmed on transfer of full amount in the given bank account.






On transfer, send an email to nisargabhraman@gmail.com with the following details for all Participant/s:






1. Transaction ID confirming the transfer


2. Full name


3. Mobile Phone number


4. Email address


5. Blood group (essential in case of emergency)


6. Emergency Contact Number & Relation with Participant


7. Residing at & Boarding the Bus from





To register for the event, contact our team -






Rohit Nayak: 9167416873


Hemant Naik: 9819786136




Sameer Patel: 9820972043


Note: If we are unable to respond to your phone call; please drop us a message with you name & we'll call you back.


Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account -


Name of A/c Holder: Rohit V Nayak

Bank & Branch: HDFC Bank, Vashi Sector 17 Branch

Account Type: Savings

A/c Number: 0540 1050 318 319

RTGS/NEFT/IFSC code: HDFC0000540





Here is a list of things to be carried for the event -
Sack to put in all the stuffs to be carried
Water - 2 Leters at least (Compulsary)
Extra Pair of clothes, towel / Napkin, Windcheater
Personal Medicines required if any
Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
Wear good footwear
Identity Proof


Few rules that we would like people to follow:




1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”

One day Trek

Ahupe Ghat is a pass connecting to Khopivali Village in the konkan and Ahupe village on the Ghats. Trekking through this ghat is not labourious. The trek passes through thick forest and is ideal for one day hike especially in the monsoon, with picturesque views from the top. The edges of the ghat drop vertically to the konkan and there are many narrow gorges, with breathtaking drops. In the monsoon, it hosts waterfalls all around and gushing streams in the gorges. Ahupe village is very picturesque. It looks like a remote hamlet because on one side is the steep narrow drop to konkan and on the other three, there is a mountain range enclosing it, cutting it off from the Deccan plateau. From top one can see Damdamia, Bhimashankar, Durga Killa, Dhakoba, Gorakhgad etc. 

Height: 3855 feet above sea level

Grade: Medium

Join us at Nisarga Bhraman on this monsoon trek to Ahupe Ghat in Murbad region on 21st July 2013

Itenerary:

Meet at Kalyan ST Depot at 7:30am sharp

Travel to Murbad by State Transport Bus

Travel to base village by auto rickshaw

Breakfast, Introduction, Rules and regulations

Start the trek to Ahupe Ghat at approx. 10:00 am

Reach on top by 1:00pm
Rest, exploration and Lunch

Start descending at 2:00 pm

Back to the village - Khopivali by 4:30pm

Travel to Kalyan by Public Transport and reach by 7:30pm approx.

Cost of this event would be Rs 450/- for members and Rs 30/- extra for others.

Above mentioned cost includes - 

> Travel from Kalyan to base village and back by public transport

> Breakfast - Tea, Evening Refreshments

> Guide Charges

To register for the event, contact -

Hemant Naik: 9819786136
Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9167966042

Here is a list of things to be carried for the trek -

1. Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Water 3 Liters at least (Compulsory)
3. Lunch for the day (Compulsory)
4. Windcheater, napkin, towel, extra clothes
5. Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
6. Personal medicines required if any
7. Wear proper footwear. Avoid Chappal, Sandal etc.
8. Identity Proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise. 
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5.  Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings. 
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories”

one day trek

Nisarga Bhraman have decided to head down to the Lonavala region to cover the fort - Tikona and Buddhist caves of Bedse. It is considered as an ideal outing over the weekend for all age groups. Travel and explore with us on an easy and enjoyable one day trek.

Here is some info About Tikona:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3580 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
District: Pune
Region: Lonavala

Bastions near Entrance of Tikona. Photo By: Sameer

Base Village: Tikonapeth
 
Tikona Fort:  The fort of Tikona is named so because of its peculiar shape, it looks like a Triangle or a 'Trikon' as a triangle is called in Marathi. The forts of Lohagad - Visapur - Tung - Tikona formed a quadrangle and helped keep a Hawk Eye on the entire Lonavala region. The fort of Tikona offers one a magnificent view of the Pawana Dam and the surrounding region and is easy to ascend.

Bedse Caves: Situated in the Maval region of Pune Taluka, Bedse caves are carved in the 1st Century BC. Until around 1861, Bedse caves were regularly maintained - even they were painted. There are couple of caves with Chaitya with beautiful stupa, Vihara, and some water cisterns carved in the rocks.

Carvings in the Bedse Caves.                                                                  Photographs by: Sameer Patel

Plan:

Rendezvous: Departure from Borivali (E) by Private vehicle at 5:00 am Sharp on Sunday 4th August 2013. 
The route taken would be Borivali-Andheri-Bandra-Sion-Chembur-Vashi-Belapur-Panvel. People can also choose to board at the above mentioned places & also places falling along the route.

The Itinerary for the trek is as as given below:

Sunday, 4th August 2013 -

Ø  Bus towards Tikona Fort (~3hrs)

Ø  Breakfast on the way

Ø  Reach base of Tikona Fort by 9.00 AM

Ø  Introduction, Rules & Regulations (~15 mins)

Ø  Trek to Tikona Fort (~ 1.5hrs)

Ø  Explore and Enjoy the view from the top (~1.0hrs)

Ø  Have Lunch atop the fort & Descend back down

Ø Visit Bedse Caves (~1.0hr)

Ø We will be back in Mumbai by 9:00PM (tentative)

Main Entrance to the fort Tikona. Photo By: Sameer

The cost of this event would be Rs.550 for Registered Members and Rs 30/- extra for non members

The above mentioned cost includes - 
> Transport from Borivali to Borivali by private non a/c transport
> Breakfast and evening tea
> Entry to Bedse Caves
> Guide and expertise charges

To register for this event, please contact on the nos. below - 

Sameer: 9820972043
Hemant: 9819786136

Note: Registrations would be confirmed only against payment of the Full Amount to the following account details -

Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Churchgate Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:

1. A haversack to carry your belongings so that your hands are free while trekking. Avoid Jholas.
2. A set of spare clothes, Towel and Napkin 
3. At least 2 liters of water
4. Lunch for the day (Compulsory – Unless u choose to go hungry)
5. Something to munch on during the journey 
6. Personal medicines required if any
7. Identity Proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.
4. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
5. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
6. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
7. Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”

waterfall rappelling

Rappelling down the waterfall is an experience of a lifetime! The sound of the cascading water along with the mist & spray that accompanies it makes the descend a thrilling experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day adventure activity of waterfall rappelling at Dodhani Waterfall on Saturday, 10th August 2013.

Height of the waterfall: 90 feet approx
Base village: Dodhani

Photo By: Nilesh Wagh

Rendezvous
Meet up at Panvel Railway Station at 7:30am sharp near the ticket counter.
We will be taking a Slow train to Panvel reaching Kurla at 6:48am, Vashi at 7:07am, reaching Panvel at 7:37am

Photo By: Nilesh Wagh

Plan - 
> Walk towards the Panvel ST Depot (10 Mins)
> Travel by State Transport Bus to base village

> Introduction, Rules and Regulations, Breakfast & Tea

> Trek to the top of the waterfall
> Instructions and demonstrations
> Rappelling over the majestic Waterfall
> Evening Snacks and Tea
> Travel back to Panvel by ST Bus
> Reach Mumbai by 8:00pm approx.

Cost of this event would be Rs 650/- for members and Rs 50/- extra for others. The above cost includes - 
> Transport by State Transport Bus from Panvel to Panvel
> Breakfast, Tea, Evening Snacks and Tea
> Equipment Charges
> Expertise and Guide Charges

To register for the event, contact - 
Sameer: 9820972043
Hemant: 9819786136

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account:

Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Churchgate Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996

Please Note: Registrations for the event would be accepted only on phone calls and only be confirmed on transfer of full amount in the given bank account.
On transfer, send an email to nisargabhraman@gmail.com with the following details for all Participant/s:
1. Transaction ID confirming the transfer
2. Full name
3. Mobile Phone number
4. Email address
5. Blood group (essential in case of emergency)
6. Emergency Contact Number & Relation with Participant
7. Residing at 

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek: 

1. 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.
2. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin.
3. Soap and other accompaniments.
4. Optional: Camera & something to munch on.
5. At least 1 liter of water.
6. Personal Medicines required if any
7. Identity Proof.
8. Lunch for the day

Few rules that we would like people to follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”