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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

Camping + Star gazing (Sky observation) + Boating at Bhandardara on 31st Dec 2011

Green Carpet
Presents
Camping + Boating +
 Star Gazing (Sky Observation)
at
Bhandardara 
31 Dec 11 and 1 Jan 12 

Hi Friends,

After organizing adventure, trekking and camping, leisure and Photography events for you, we at Green Carpet have organized a SKY OBSERVATION (star gazing) and CAMPING program at BHANDARDARA DAM (Nasik region) on the occasion of new year i.e. 31st Dec & 1st Jan 2012.
If you are planning to spend your new year vacations at a calm and cool place away from the hustle and bustle of city, a trip to Bhandardara (Nasik region) is the right choice for you.


Major attractions on Trip
  • Sky observation program by expert (Star gazing)
  • Camping (Stay in tents)
  • Bonefire
  • Night photography
  • Boating in Bhandardara
  • Sight seeing at Ratanwadi
  •  Visit to Randha Waterfall (If time permits)
 
Meeting Point 
  • Mumbai People : Swami Narayan Temple at Dadar(E) by 1 pm on 31st Dec (Saturday)
  • Pune People: Swargate, 11.30 am on 31st Dec.

Some Photos




Maximum Group Size : First 25 enthusiast
Last date for registration : 20th Dec  2011

Contact details for registrations:

Interested people can contact on this no.
Mumbai Coordinators
  • Mangesh Halbe : 9920 246 746 
  • Pranjal Wagh : 9819 586 940
  • Sagar Shende : 9920 850 066 
Pune Coordinator
  • Sumalya Sarkar : 8055 014 122
Cost & expenditure 

Total expenditure for this trek 
  • Mumbai and Pune People : INR 1700/-
Which includes
• Sky observation (Star gazing) facilities by experts.
• Boating in Bhandardara to Ratanwadi
Traveling from Mumbai/ Pune to Bhandardara and back (By private non a/c transport)
• Food facilities (Veg or Non Veg , breakfast, Tea/ coffee, Lunch & dinner)
• Stay facility in Tents
• Expertise

What is not included:
• Anything not mentioned above
• Personal orders of food & cold drinks
Lunch of 31st Dec



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 : HDFC000146

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
Water - Minimum 2 liters.
• Additional pair of clothes
• Sleeping Bag/ Sleeping Mat.
• Bed sheet or Blanket.
• Sweater/Shawl.
Torch – Extra batteries to be carried.
• Old Newspapers  • Candles and a Matchbox
• Camera (optional)
• Snacks, Biscuits (Optional)

Official Presence
Important Rules & Regulations

  • Swimming in bhandardara dam is strictly prohibited in absense of activity leader
  • 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.
  • None of the group leaders will be held responsible for any kind of accident