Ladakh Explorers Tour with Safari and Trek with Home Stay

TREKKING, HOME STAY WITH LOCALS, OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WILD LIFE IN LADAKH, SAFARI, CAMPING, PEOPLE, CULTURE, MONASTERIES, BEING AN EXPLORER..

Highlights
Experiencing Ladakh Region the Explorer's way.
A Youthful experience and an opportunity to be an explorer, a journey that takes you very close to two distinctly different cultures. Amazing larger than life landscapes surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world. An opportunity to live in some of the remotest home-stay in the world. A complete once in a life time adventure.



Safari To Remote Zanskar Valley

July 19 to Jul 26, 2014


A Journey to explore "Zanskar" a mysterious neighbour of Ladakh that is more remote, more rustic more untouched.. You may call the last shangrilla. 

Srinagar - Kargil - Zanskar Valley - Padum - Rangdum - Suruvalley - Kargil - Sringar



Zanskar Valley and Ladakh

Ladakh and Zanskar Off Beat Safari – 16 Nights and 17 Days 


Jul 19 to Aug 1 (Leh) / Aug 5 (Delhi)

Srinagar / Kargil / Zanskar Valley Padum / Rangdum / Suruvalley / Alchi / Leh / Pangong / Nubra / Tsomoriri  / Tsokar / Sarchu / Manali

 An Adventure, A Journey An Experience like no other..



Malang-Gad Trek

Feb 2nd, 2014

Duration - One Day
Category - Medium Grade 

Location - Trek goes passing Haji Malang Durga, trail becomes steeper after and super adventurous after this point.





Rajmachi Night Trek on Full Moon Night

Date: March 15, 2014 

(Saturday Evening to Sunday Lunch)


Experiences
Trek starts after dinner at LonavalaNight Trek under starry full moon night from Lonavala (Tungarli to Rajmachi), Night Stay at very Basic  Village Dormatory or Tents,  Dip in Village PondTrek to Shrivardhan FortOff Road Ride Back to Lonavala, Brunch (Rajmachi Village Food), We will be back at Lonavala on March 16 2013 by 3pm latest



Bhoot Bangla Mid Night Trek

During the day I don't believe in Ghosts, But during the night I am more open-minded...


Exploring the Dark Zone. No one can see in total darkness or can you…  there's almost always some light available. Even if it's only dim starlight.

Night vision, also called scotopic vision, is your natural ability to see in the dark. It kicks in when different components, in particular your pupils and retinas, work together inside your eyes. It can come in pretty handy when you need it.

What one sees and what one observes are closely linked to your beliefs. Come and Explore with #NatureKnights the Zone of Darkness...

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May 18th, 2024 (Saturday)

Grade Mederate to Easy 

Dasturi - Matheran Market - Dinner in Market and Chit Chats - Dark Trails - Dark Charlotte - Pisarnath Mandir - The Secret Ladder - Strange Reflections - Bush Craft on The Edge of Mountain (Cutting Chai/Coffee made over wood fire)  and discovering more dark secrets...
 
Be ready to explore a late-late night trek and be awake for the entire night...






Travel Plan for those travelling by Metro-Train-Cab (I am travelling by Train)

Meeting Points and timings.
2:10 pm - Versova Metro Station

3:00 pm - Ghatkopar Railway Station (We take local train for Neral) - Central Line. - we will be boarding train scheduled 3:36 pm from Ghatkopar, this train reaches Neral by 4:53 pm (around 5pm)

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Neral Station near ticket counter (near toy train station).
Take Share cab for Dasturi naka from Neral
6:30 pm - Dasturi Naka

Train timetable 




Travel Plan for members travelling by own cars.
Meet us at Dasturi Naka - Target reaching there before 5:30 pm

6:00 pm - Dasturi Naka (sitting place near Matheran Entry Ticket Counter)
6:40 pm - Walk from Dasturi Naka to Matheran Market over mini-train railway tracks.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Dinner at Matheran Market
9:00 pm to 02:30 am - Night Trek with lot of breaks, exploring that will reach Charlotte Lake and then back to Dasturi Naka.

(Return Route for train travelers)

3:30 am - (tentative time) Dasturi Naka to Neral (Cabs)
4:15 am - (tentative time) take train for Ghatkopar
6:00 am - Take metro from Ghatkopar to Versova
6:30 am - Expected back in Mumbai...


Contribution for Trek.

Rs.250/- per person only. (To be paid in advance)

Click here for how to pay.

Rs.250/- includes 
Entry fee at Matheran
Chai and Biscuit or Vada); 
and admin overhead.
Any kind of trek lead or organising overheads is complimentary. 



Excludes: (extra cost)

Any kind of travel cost. 
Travel by your own car / car pool; 
Train tickets 
Share Taxi fare

Meals/beverages at Matheran: Dinner or any other meals at Matheran (pay as per whatever you order)

Scroll down and check for what to carry check-list.

Train timetable click here (For those joining me from Ghatkopar - I will share train timings).


DOS AND DON'TS FOR THE TREK
We follow Eco-Tourism Policy (Take only memories and leave only footsteps - no littering policy; we take back whatever we carry with us.)
Alcohol / Drugs not allowed on this trek
Smoking (avoid smoking during meal time with the group/ group activities);


Checklist for (What to carry?)
FLASH LIGHTS WITH BACKUP BATTERIES; Mobile phone tourch will not work.
Attire: Track pants or comfortable toursers; T-shirt; Cap; Trekking Shoe or Tough Sports shoe (don't wear GYM shoe) or canvas shoes 
Carry a spare t-shirt
Carry Waterbottle (2 Liters per head; you can carry one litter and refill the same bottle when we take a tea/samosa break at Matheran).
Hand Sanitizer
Mosquito Repellent
Carry all your stuff in Backpack
Carry packed snacks like fruits / sweets / dry fruits etc  
Snack pack (Suggestions: Fruits; Salad Items; Dry Fruits; Biscuits; Boiled Eggs; Thepla; etc).
Power Bank for your cell phones.

Carry all your stuff in a proper backpack. 

(Take care of your own belongings)
















































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Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
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2014 - Adventure Trips Summary

Events

Fixed Scheduled Treks, Camping, Safaris and Offbeat Trips for Adventure Club.

Jan 24th 
Nalichi Vaat Trek to Harishchandragad 
One of the toughest and more adventurous treks in Maharashtra

Jan 26th 
Konkan Kada Rappelling (Overnight)
Adrenaline rust unlimited.  
Travel start Jan 25th night (Jeep drive and night trek) 

Feb 2nd
Malang Gad Trek (One Day Trek)
(We climb further up from Haji Malang Dargah)


Feb 8th 
Chaddar Trek (One of the top 10 treks in the world)
Trek over the frozen river.

Feb 22nd
Bhoot Bangla Mid-Night Trek and Camping
Link for details

Mar 6th - White Water Rafting at Rishikesh

Mar 15th - Full Moon Mid-Night Trek to Rajmachi
Link for details

Apr 5th  Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Island Hopping Camp at Andamans

Apr 11th, 12th and 13th Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Beach Hopping Camp at Sindudurg

Apr 19th - EBC Summer Trek


May 11th - Journey to Little Indian Tibet and Trek to Triund (Ex. Mumbai starts on May 10th)


Jun 22nd Moonsoon Trek to SGNP (Sanjay Gandhi National Park)

Jun 29th 13th One Day Adventure trek to Ahupe Ghat


Jul 5th White Water Rafting at Kolad

Jul 6th White Waterfall Rappelling at Madap


Jul - Exploring Safari to Offbeat Zanskar Valley

Jul - Trekking in Ladakh with Home Stay (Offbeat Ladakh Landscapes and Culture)

Jul - Budget Trip to Ladakh

Aug 2nd Monsoon Adventure Trek to Bhimashankar (Booking amount Rs.1,000/-).


Aug 15th - Monsoon Adventure Trek to Siddhagad (Booking amount Rs.1,000/-).

Aug 17th - Waterfall Rappelling at Madap 

Booking amount Rs.1,000/-.

September 2014


Sep 19, 20 and 21 - Safari to Kaas Plateau
We start on Sep 18th night.
Booking amount Rs.1500/- per head.


Konkan Kada Rappelling

 One of the highest Rappelling Adventure Experience in the World...

RAPPELLING OVER HIGHEST CLIFF HANGER IN MAHARASHTRA STANDING AT 4670 FEET...

The experience is a complete adventure with Night Trek; Exploring Konkan Kada and Rural Countryside and the journey to reach there and all the experiences thereafter. One can add their own flavors to the adventure...

Rappelling height: 1800 feet (in 4 stages)


Minimum age: 18 years and above.


Batch Dates:

Batch 1 - March 26th (Starting from Mumbai on the 25th night)

Batch 2 - March 27th (Starting from Mumbai on the 26th night)

Batch 3 - March 28th (Starting from Mumbai on the 27th night)

Batch 4 - March 29th (Starting from Mumbai on the 28th night).

 

25 Participants per day. (One Batch per day)

 

Budget Rs.5200/- per participants

Booking amount Rs.1500/- balance to be paid at Konkan Kada in cash.

 

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WhatsApp: +91-9619182010

 

Inclusions:

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Adventure Event Management

Escorted transfers as per plan; Safety Equipments and Gear; Skilled Manpower; Rappelling Support and Shared Common tents for keeping luggage and resting.

 

Participation Certificate

 

Travel by privately booked local Mahindra Jeep

Kasara to Paachnai

Belpada to Kalyan Station

 

Meals

Basic Village breakfast (Kanda Poha and Tea); Packed Veg Lunch.

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The Plan:

Board CST-Kasara Local train that departs from CST at 10:50 pm

This train is scheduled to reach Kasara at 1:30 am.

Transfer to the base village Paachnai (We will be using local Utility Vehicles / Local Jeeps for transfers)

4:00 am Village Paachnai to Harishchandragad night trek (2:30 hours trek)

6:00 am / 6:30 am

Breakfast (Kanda Poha and Tea)

8:00 am onwards Rappelling Activity in 4 stages.

 

Belpada is a village at the base of rappelling

 

Transfers from Belpada to Kalyan Station (in batches of 10s)

 

note: Prior rappelling experience required for the event.

 

 


 


         



 

Exclusions:

Extra meals; Bottled Water; Beverages etc

Travel cost beyond the scope mentioned of what’s is mentioned above.

Any kind of Insurance coverage

Anything that is not included is excluded.

Resources not utilized will not be refunded.

 

Things to carry: Mandatory -

 

Proper and comfortable rucksack,

2 liters of water, comfortable shoes, torch with extra pair of cells, light bedding, extra clothing,

Glucon 'C' or 'D', 'Enerzal' powder, personal medical kit, extra Optional - Cap, goggle, spoon, slippers, snacks, fruits, towel, etc. Do not carry: Slippers High Heels Alcohol, Drugs

 

■ In case of cancellation of the event, the money will be refunded to those who have enrolled, without any deductions.

 

 Terms And Conditions:

It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday/accident insurance and; each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.

Organizers hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,

The event may be canceled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,

In case the event place or venue is changed, organizers will notify the same to participants by phone, web, and Facebook.

In case of cancellation of the event, the money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cancellation charges.

All our adventure holidays/events follow strict eco-tourism guidelines; we follow the policy take only memories and leave only footprints.

Smoking and Drinking alcohol during an adventure event is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.

In case of cancellation of the event, from the participant's side, the money will be returned to those who have enrolled, with 1. In case cancellation done before, December 28, Rs. 500/- will be deducted. 2. In case cancellation done in the same week as the event is happening, Rs. 1500 will be deducted. 3. In case cancellation done on the same day as the event date, no refund will be given. All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us.

 

Safety remains our first priority as always*

 

More info on Harishchandragad and Konkan Kada

 

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar region of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, and it has played a major role in guarding the surrounding region. The height of the fort is 4671 ft MSL.

The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people for many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. From here, one can have a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. This cliff is not just vertical, but it is an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood.

 

The Konkankada, a unique formation in the Sahyadris, is really tough and a challenge for the trekkers. This is a semicircular cliff of about 2,000 ft straight drop + 1000 ft slant fall in the Konkan plains. The surrounding grandeur and beauty of the plains and the mountains leave us totally spellbound. It is one of the highest direct fall cliffs to be found in Maharashtra and the Western Ghats.

This is a combination of thrill and bliss that every true adventurer would say ‘YES!!!’ to… Rappelling, also known as abseiling is an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of the descend controllably.

 

Harishchandragad - Nali chi Vaat Trek

One of the most adventurous treks in Maharashtra

Trekking, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Exploring Konkan Kada and Ancient Temple Complex, Wild Chefs and lot more..

Category: Tough

Dates: 

December 19th Night to Dec 21st Evening





Pictures of Nature Knights first trek to Nali Chi Vaat - 

Harishchandragad - 2007

Harishchandragad - 2008

Check video by some other group of the same trek.. Our own video to be shared soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQiajwvUxxo