Trek to Harishchandragad (2nd heaven) with Green Carpet on 5-6 Oct 2013


Green Carpet
Presents
Trek to Harishchandragad
2nd Heaven
5-6 Oct 2013

Friends,
We, at Green Carpet have organized many thrilling events in the course of the past year. These events involved a variety of adventure activities like Trekking, Rock climbing, Rappelling and Valley-crossing.

We have now decided to take you all on a trail to a place which is better known as ‘The Second Heaven’. You guessed it right! We are going to Harishchandragad this time and we are taking you with us!

This reminds me a dialogue from the great movie "The Gladiator", " Finally we are going back to where we belong.. "

Harishchandragad is an ancient guard of the Malshej ghat and stands a good 4600 ft and has a lot of history to tell!

 Meeting Point 


  • Mumbai People : 10.30 pm at Kalyan Railway station, Plat form.1 on 4th Oct 2013
Some Photos




Maximum Group: First 25 Enthusiast

Cost & expenditure 
Tentative cost for the trek
  • For Mumbai People - INR 700/- per person
    If we are 20 or more people from mumbai, we ll use private transport in that case contribution per person will be 1400/- and meeting point will be swami narayan temple, Dadar(E)

Which includes
  • Traveling by Public transport (Kalyan to Kalyan)
  • Food (breakfast, Tea/ coffee, Dinner, Sunday Lunch  )
  • Expertise

Not included:
  • Dinner of sunday Night (Sunday night as we are subjected to reach by 8 pm)
  • Personal food orders
  • Anything which is not mentioned in Included things

Contact details for registrations:
Interested people can contact on this no.
Mumbai Coordinators:
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Chetan Risbud: 8291 040 304
Maximum Group: First 25 Enthusiast/Shutterbugs

How to register:

Registrations will be done through voice call or SMS only
Anyone can deposit same amt on following details:
Name : Mangesh Halbe
HDFC a/c no: 01461050278285
Branch : Talaopali, Thane

IFSC Code: HDFC0000146

Note : 
  • After registering yourself we ll block your seat for next 48 hours
  • If payment is not received in following a/c  or Personal Meet in that period then registration will get cancel. Seat will be given to other person.
  • Register as early as  possible to avoid disappointments 
  • Preference will be given to old Green Carpet members
  • Last moment cancellations are not allowed, No refund will be provided.

Things to Carry

1. Mandatory Items (Compulsory)

• Lunch for 5th Oct
• Water - Minimum 2 liters.
• Plate, Spoon & Glass.
• Sleeping Bag/ Sleeping Mat.
• Bed sheet or Blanket.
• Sweater/Shawl.
• Torch – Extra batteries to be carried.
• Knife/Pen Knife.
• Plastic Bags.
• Old Newspapers.
• Candles and a Matchbox


2. Optional Items:

• Personal medications & Toiletries.
• Additional Pair of Clothes.
• Electral / Enerzyl.
• Snacks, Biscuits
• Camera or Mobile 


We are eagerly waiting for your active participation!

Official Presence


Regards,
Mangesh Halbe
Team Green Carpet

Tour de Satara (Kaas Plateau) on 21-22 Sept 2013


Green Carpet
Presents
"Tour de SATARA"
Kaas Plateau-Thoseghar waterfall-Sajjangad
21st-22nd Sept 2013
Friends,

We, at Green Carpet have organized many thrilling events in the course of the past year and this year. After an awesome experience of waterfall rappelling at kondhane caves, Now we have decided to take you all to the a peaceful n one of the most photogenic location, The valley of flowers of Sahyadris, Kaas Plateau, Thoseghar waterfalls and Sajjangad i.e. "Photography tour de SATARA" on 21st-22nd Sept 2013

Kaas plateau requires no introduction for all photography lovers. Here we can find different species of flowers like Senecio grahamii,Utricularia purpurascens etc etc


Meeting Point 
  • Mumbai People : Swami Narayan Temple at Dadar(E) by 6 am on 21st Sept(sat)
  • Pune People: Wakad or Chandani Chowk















For more info & pics : CLICK HERE
Maximum Group: First 20 Enthusiast/Shutterbugs 

Cost & expenditure 
Cost for the tour 
  • For Mum People - INR 3000/- per person (Twin or Triple sharing)
  • For Pune People - INR 2600/- per person

Which includes
  • Traveling by Non a/c Private transport
  • Stay facility in deluxe hotel (twin or triple sharing)
  • Food (breakfast, Tea/ coffee, Lunch & dinner)
  • Expertise

Not included:
  • Dinner of 22nd Night (Sunday night as we are subjected to reach by 10 pm)
  • Mineral water
  • Cold drinks or soft drinks any
  • Camera charges at Kaas Plateau 
  • Personal food orders
  • Anything which is not mentioned in Included things

Contact details for registrations:

Interested people can contact on this no.
Mumbai Coordinators:
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Chetan Risbud: 8291 040 304
Pune Coordinator
  • Sumalya Sarkar: 8055 014 122 
Maximum Group: First 20 Enthusiast/Shutterbugs

How to register:

Registrations will be done through voice call or SMS only
Anyone can deposit same amt on following details:
Name : Mangesh Halbe
HDFC a/c no: 01461050278285
Branch : Talaopali, Thane

IFSC Code: HDFC0000146

Note : 
  • After registering yourself we ll block your seat for next 48 hours
  • If payment is not received in following a/c  or Personal Meet in that period then registration will get cancel. Seat will be given to other person.
  • Register as early as  possible to avoid disappointments 
  • Preference will be given to old Green Carpet members
  • Last moment cancellations are not allowed, No refund will be provided.

Things to Carry
  • A good backpack to carry your belongings
  • Change of clothes, towels, napkins and other clothing as needed
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothes - woollens, sweaters, shawls
  • Personal medication if any
  • Optional - Camera / Handycams / Binocs

We are eagerly waiting for your active participation!

Official Presence

Regards,
Mangesh Halbe
Team Green Carpet

Trek to Ratangad on 14th July 2013 with Green Carpet

Trek
to
Ratangad
14th July 2013

Hey Hi friends I am glad to tell you that Green Carpet have organized 1 day trek to Jewel fort i.e. Ratangad on 14th July 2013 (Sunday)

Grade : Easy
Height : Approx. 4300 feet
Base village : Ratanwadi
Region : Bhandardara

Ratangad is a jewel of forts. From the top, one can get an amazing view of the entire Bhandardara region.One can catch a glimpse of Kalsubai, the highest peak in the Sahyadris, and Alang, Madan, Kulang etc.Ratangad at the top, has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it that is called 'Nedhe'; At Ratanwadi, one can see the beautiful architecture of the Amruteshwar temple dates back to Hemadipant Era.

It gives us an impeccable view of bhandardara dam.

Meeting Point

For Mumbai People: 

One can catch Kasara semi fast local from their respective location on following timings on 13th night.
  • CST - 10.45 PM
  • Byculla - 10.52 PM
  • Dadar -  11.00 PM
  • Kurla - 11.07 pm
  • Ghatkopar - 11.12 PM
  • Mulund - 11.22 PM
  • Thane - 11.26  PM
  • Dombivli - 11.49 PM
  • Kasara - 1.18 AM
Indicator Sign - 'N'

People are requested to take tickets till kasara.

Some photos   




 







Brief plan:
  • We ll reach kasara station by 1.30 am 
  • From Kasara, we ll go by Private jeep up to base village
  • Start trek by 6 am 
  • Descend back by 4 pm (max)
  • Reach kasara by same vehicle up to 6 pm (max)
Things to carry:


1. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).
2. Lunch for the day.
3. Camera (Optional)
4. Snacks.
5. An extra pair of clothes.
6. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pls do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
7. Sleeping mat or Sleeping bag
8. Torch (Compulsory)

**In case you are carrying Camera or mobile phone, please carry enough stock of small polythene bags, to protect it from rain.

Please pack your haversack with an extra polythene bag(s) to protect the contents from rain.


Contact details for registrations:
Interested people can contact on this no.
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Chetan Risbud : 8421 985 405

Cost & expenditures:

Tentative expenditure for this trek is INR 600/-

Which includes
• Traveling from Kasara to Kasara by private non a/c transport.
• Tea / Breakfast
• Expertise

What is not included:

• Anything not mentioned above
• Personal orders of food & cold drinks

Note: 
Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group, however none of the leaders would be responsible for any kind of accidents.

Maximum Group Size : 25

How to register:

Registrations will be done through voice call or SMS only
One can deposit INR 600 in following account:

Name : Mangesh Halbe
HDFC a/c no: 01461050278285
Branch : Talaopali, Thane

IFSC code: HDFC0000146


We are eagerly waiting for your active participation!

Official Presence
Regards,
Mangesh Halbe
Team Green Carpet

Trek to Rajmachi (waterfall destination) on 29 - 30 June 2013

Green Carpet
Presents
Waterfall Trek
to
Rajmachi
   29th - 30th June 2013

Friends, 

I am glad to tell you that we at Green Carpet has decided to take you all on a trail to a place which is one of the best monsoon trek.We are going to Rajmachi this time and we are taking you with us!

Grade: Easy - Medium
Location : Near Lonavala

Rajmachi: Rajmachi is a beautiful plateau nestled midst 2 magnificent forts, Shrivardan and Manoranjan.The word ‘Machi’ in Marathi means ‘Plateau’, this plateau is at a height of almost 2500-2700 feet above MSL.

Shrivardan: This magnificent fort, which stands at a height of almost 3000 feet, overlooks the Lonavala region and was built to keep a watch on trade route passing through the Bhor Ghats.

Manranjan: The smaller fort, yet more expansive overlooks the Karjat region. One can see the entire railway route from Karjat to Lonavala from this fort.

Meeting Point


For Mumbai and Pune People :Karjat Railway station at 8.10 am on 29th June (Pune people can reach by sinhagad express)

Participants are requested to take their own tickets till karjat.
Maximum Group Size : First 25 enthusiast
Last date for registration : 27th June 2013

Some photos













Contact details for registrations:
Interested people can contact on this no.
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Chetan Risbud : 8421 985 405
Cost & expenditure
Total expenditure for this trek is INR 750/-

Which includes
• Traveling from Karjat to Base village and back ( by auto)
• Tea / Breakfast on both days
• Dinner of Saturday
• Lunch of Sunday
• Stay facility at udhewadi village
• Expertise

What is not included:
• Anything not mentioned above
• Personal orders of food & cold drinks

How to register:

Registrations will be done through voice call or SMS only
Anyone can deposit same amt on following details:
Name : Mangesh Halbe
HDFC a/c no: 01461050278285
Branch : Talaopali, Thane

Note : 
  • After registering yourself we ll block your seat for next 48 hours
  • If payment is not received in following a/c  or Personal Meet in that period then registration will get cancel. Seat will be given to other person.
  • Register as early as  possible to avoid disappointments 
  • Preference will be given to old Green Carpet members
We are eagerly waiting for your active participation!

Things to Carry
• Lunch for Saturday
• Water - Minimum 2 liters.
• Rainwear 
• Additional pair of clothes
• Sleeping Bag/ Sleeping Mat.
• Bed sheet or Blanket.
• Sweater/Shawl.
• Torch – Extra batteries to be carried.
• Knife/Pen Knife.
• Plastic Bags.
• Old Newspapers 
• Camera (optional)
• Snacks, Biscuits (Optional)

Official Presence
Important Rules & Regulations
  • Liquor is strictly prohibited. Any individual found to be in possession of liquor or consuming the same will be immediately expelled from the trek group. No refund will be provided.   
  • If any individual wants to smoke he may do so at a clearing and with any of the group leader’s permission. He will have to move away from the group and smoke so that other members are not inconvenienced.
  • Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group, however none of the leaders would be responsible for any kind of accidents.

Trek to Manikgad on 23rd June 2013 with Green Carpet

Trek
to
Manikgad
23rd June 2013

Hey Hi friends I am glad to tell you that Green Carpet have organized 1 day trek to Manikgad on 23rd June 2013 (Sunday)

Height: 1900 ft
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Vadgaon
...
Manikgad is situated in north north konkan near chawk village. 
It can be seen while one is travelling on the old Mumbai - Pune highway. Manikgad is situated on a range that is isolated from the main sahyadri range. There is not much to see atop Manikgad. However it offers commanding view of the surrounding land. One can see the Karnala pinnacle, Prabalgad, Irshalgad.

Note: There is no water source on the way from Vadgaon to Manikgad . Hence it is necessary to carry ample amount of water. Also there is no place to stay on top of Manikgad


Meeting Point

For Mumbai and Pune People :Karjat Railway station at 8.10 am (Pune people can reach by sinhagad express)


Some Photos



Things to carry :


1. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).
2. Lunch for the day.
3. Camera (Optional)
4. Snacks.
5. an extra pair of clothes.
6. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pls do not carry sling bags or Jholas.


**In case you are carrying Camera or mobile phone, please carry enough stock of small polythene bags, to protect it from rain.

Please pack your haversack with an extra polythene bag(s) to protect the contents from rain.


Contact details for registrations:
Interested people can contact on this no.
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Chetan Risbud : 8421 985 405

Cost & expenditures:

Tentative expenditure for this trek is INR 350/-

Which includes
• Traveling from Karjat to Karjat
• Tea / Breakfast
• Expertise

What is not included:

• Anything not mentioned above
• Personal orders of food & cold drinks

Note: 
Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the group, however none of the leaders would be responsible for any kind of accidents.

Maximum Group Size : 25


We are eagerly waiting for your active participation!

Official Presence
Regards,
Mangesh Halbe
Team Green Carpet