Friday, March 14, 2014

Ulhas Valley Trek

Duration - One Day
Location - Karjat, Kondana Caves, Ulhas Valley
Category - Easy

Experiences

A gentle stroll in the rural countryside along the river, passing through small village hamlets, paddy and Kiwi farms converging onto rolling hills, during monsoon there are many waterfalls along the trek route, the trail has a good tree cover and also gets a little steeper towards the end. The trail terminates at an ancient Buddhist caves that has few waterfalls falling over it during monsoon. We can also organise simple rural meals at the base village for the trekking group. For the adventurous kind (groups) we can organise custom adventure sports experiences like Rock climbing, Rappelling, Waterfall Rappelling, Rock Valley Crossing, Jumaring, Zip Line, Flying fox, Commando Bridge, Rope Ladder along with fun based team games etc
Standard Trekking Package:
Rs.1550/- per person (Minimum billing 6 up-to 14), 1 Guide with private transport
(Standard Camping Package inclusions: Private Transport, Village meals (Breakfast - Kanda Poha or Upma with Tea); Lunch (2 Vegetables, Dal, Rice, Chapati, Pickle and Papad), and Evening Tea at village, Guide (1 or 2),Medical Kit will be available with Guide, Safety Equipment .Exclusions: Anything that is not included is excluded .)

Note: Adventure sports should always be done under strict supervision of professionals who are experienced and have standard based equipment's to support the activities. We will be happy to help here if you give us an advance notice. 

One of the waterfalls on Ulhas Valley Trek during monsoon
Monsoon Trek

 



Ulhas Valley Jungle Trek


Suggested Tentative Schedule


6:00am Start from Andheri West, S. V. Road, Near Merwans Bakery, Outside Bus Depot
6:15am Santruz (East), Western Express Highway
6:20 am Bandra Kalanagar Junction (At end of Sky Walk).
6:25 am Sion Station
6:40 am Chembur (Opp. Akbar Allis Departmental Store)

7:00 am Vashi (Station Road and Highway Junction)
7:30 am Breakfast at Belapur (Restaurant)

Introduction session and Induction in Bus
10:00 am Trek to Kondana Caves
Hill Climb / Waterfall Dhamal
01:30 pm Lunch at Kondana Caves
03:00 pm Trek back to Kondivita
04:00 pm Tea and Snack at Kondivita Village
05:00 pm Start back for Mumbai

09:00 pm Expected to be back in Mumbai (return time will depends on traffic).



Option 2 - Backpacker Style Trek: (Transport cost not included, our trek leader/team members will meet your group at Karjat Station).

Meet at Karjat Station
Trek with Guide, Village Meals, Medical Kit and Safety Equipments.
Rs.950/- per person. (Minimum billing for 6 persons upto 14 persons) - 1 Guide
Rs.850/- per person. (Minimum billing 15 persons upto 24 persons) - 2 Guides

Trip Fee Includes:
Private Tranport if option 1 is selected
Village meals (Breakfast - Kanda Poha or Upma with Tea, Lunch 2 Vegetables, Dal, Rice, Chapati, Pickle and Papad), and Evening Tea at village.
Guide (1 or 2)
Medical Kit will be available with Guide
Safety Equipment

We can reach this destination using local transport (Local Train / Rickshaw) very easily.
On prior notice and at extra cost we can also organize the following:

Village Food

We can also facilitate team building games, organize village food delicacies. 

for non-veg - 1 KG Cooked Chicken Curry (Rs.850/-)

Porters if required will cost Rs.750/- per porter.

Custom meals can be organised at extra cost.

To design Custom trips for large group of over 20 persons or more kindly get in touch with Asif (whatsapp / sms : 9619182010 / asif@natureknights.net )

Commercial Terms:
All bookings against 100% advance, we have to manage all arrangements to create a good experience for you and your group.

cancellation policy with respect to your date of booking:
25% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 21 days
50% deduction of total camp fee booking amount for cancellation done before 5 days 
No refund for an cancellation done in last 4 days before your event.

Adventure Sports

Rappelling, Waterfall Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Valley Crossing, Jumaring, Zip Line, Flying fox, Commando Bridge, Rope Ladder etc can be organised for a group size of 15 and above on prior notice for additional cost. 
Adventure Sports add the following: Minimum costing for 15 person

Waterfall Rappelling RS.850/- per head. (only in monsoon)
Normal Rappelling Rs.750/- per head.
Combo (2 Adventures) - Rs.1050/- per person
Three Adventure  - Rs.1300/- per person

Team Games - (Team Bonding)

Rs.500/- per person (Minimum billing for 20 persons)


Team Building Event (Experiential Learning) - Call us.


Check list for Participants

Attire


Track pants or tights or any comfortable clothes (avoid heavy jeans)Full sleeves T-shirt, (you may carry spare change clothes) Carry Spare Swimming trunks, light towel  Rain wear (Poncho, or Short light Raincoat), Rain Cap or Hat, Hand Towel


In-Between Snack (Food)


Carry personal snacks for in between food bites (fruits, biscuits, chocolates thepla, etc)
Water - carry minimum 2 to 3 liters of water per head (Carry in personal Pet Bottles, avoid disposable mineral water bottles).

Other Mandatory Items

Flash light Water (2 liters per head)Packed Lunch.Pack all items in plastic bags before packing it in your backpack or ruck sackPack everything in your backpack properly. Light items on top and bottom side of bag, heavy item towards center and towards your shoulder and body. Use compression straps to tighten the bag from all sides so that items inside the bag do not keep shifting. 


Optional Items

Comb and pocket mirrorpersonal medical kitMosquito repellent Camera

We strongly believe in traveling in small groups, and follow the principle leave only footprints and take only memories.



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