Showing posts with label Trek-a-Thon Treasure Hunt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trek-a-Thon Treasure Hunt. Show all posts

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Trek-a-Thon Photo Hunt Challenge

Event Date: March 7, 2015
Registration: Open from: October 1st 2014
Team Size: 3 to 4 persons Per Team
Total Trek Distance: 18 KM
Trek Grade: Medium

The Challenge Theme (Trek-a-Thon Photo Hunt)

Night Trek from Lonavala to Rajmachi includes climbing a fort as marked in the treasure map.




Reporting Time 
5:00 pm Lonavala (Divya Hill Top Cottages)
Nagar Gaon
6:00 pm Start of Trek-a-Thon Photo Hunt near Tugarli Lake
3 Checkpoint along the way for replenishment of snacks and water
Total Distance of Trek around 18 KM
11:00 pm Arrival time at Rajmachi, base camp


11:00 am to 01:00 am onwards drop from Rajmachi till Lonavala (Bus Stand / Railway Station or Divya Hill Top Cottage (We will have a common shared Resting cottages booked at Divya Hill top Cottages for participants to rest till morning); 

Drop will be done batch wise based on first-cum-first basis.

Certificate to all Participants with timing

Trek-a-Thon Participation Fee:
Rs.1330/- per head x 3 Persons = Rs.3990/- per team.
(Includes Trek-a-Thon Participation; Refreshments and snack packs for each participation; Drop from Rajmachi to Lonavala in Sumo Vehicle; Program Management; breakfast at Lonavala Divya Hill Top Cottages).


Details for Internet Banking Transfers (RTGS / NEFT / IFSC):
Account Name: OFFBEAT MANDALA
Account No.: 50200006370273
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC: HDFC0000019
Branch: THE AMALDAS CO-OP HSG. SOC. LTD., 
JUHU-VERSOVA LINK ROAD,


WARK-K, (WEST), ANDHERI (WEST), MUMBAI – 400053, MAHARASHTRA

For registration:

1) Transfer payment online
2) Send following information of registrants:
Full Name as per photo id:
Age / Gender:
Complete Address:
Contact details: email and cell number.
Emergency contact name and number.
Any chronic medical history background.  
3) Once we receive details of your payment transfer and registrant's details we will confirm your team participation by sending you challan.

send request emails at asif@natureknights.net / info@natureknights.net for application forms.

Trek-a-Thon Participation Fee Includes:
Participation Fee
Program Management Charges
Snack and Support Stations at 3 locations along with way. (Our support team will comprise of Experienced Mountaineers; Trekkers; and Local Expertise Team; Doctor on call)

Periodic rounds by Sumo's (Emergency vehicles).


Return Drop from Rajmachi to Lonavala in Sumo (Batch wise)

Certificate for all participants

Excludes:
Any kind of Insurance Policy Coverage
Anything that is not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Anything that is not included is excluded. Kindly carry physical copy of voucher while reporting.

Checklist for participants:
Disclaimer form for medical fitness declaration and risk has to be signed by all participants.
Attire:
Track Pants; Dry Fits; Three Fourth; Shorts with T-Shirt (preferably dry fits full sleeves)
Cap; Flash Light; Small personal medical pouch (General Medical Kit will be available with Organizers); 
Mobile Phone
Personal Camera (Optional)
Water bottle
(One set of change clothes - Optional)
Carry all your belongings in small backpack
Personal Photo - ID and with emergency number.
Wearing your identification BIB given by organizers will be mandatory.

Lets have fun..

FAQs

1) How many participants should be there per team?
3 Persons per team. Registration of all 3 members have to be done together.

2) Who are the organisers of this event?
Nature Knights (Offbeat Mandala)

3) How many team are expected to participate?
Maximum 35 teams will be participating?

4) What is the refund policy for the event?
A cancellation charge of 25% will be deducted on the total amount if cancellation is done before before February 20, 2015.
No Refund for cancellation done after February 20, 2015.

5) Can Registration be transferred?
Registration is transferable if done before February 20, 2015 and the same should be done by sending email to info@natureknights.net with cc to natureknights@gmail.com / asif@natureknights.net 

You should get a confirmed acknowledgement from us on the same.

6) What is the minimum and maximum age for participating in this event?
Minimum age is 16 years old and Maximum is 65 years old.

7) Do we have to sign a disclaimer for the event?
All participants have to sign a disclaimer before the event that they are physically fit to participate in the outdoor event of this type.

8) Will there by any-kind of medical insurance policy or accident insurance policy coverage for this event?
We are not providing any type of insurance coverage for this event. 

9) How do we reach Lonavala?
Private Vehicle (car); or Train or State Travel Transport; Luxury Buses; Share Cabs ply regularly between Pune and Mumbai via Lonavala.

10) Would we get a drop back from Rajmachi to Lonavala?
Yes one way drop from Rajmachi to Lonavala would be provided by us.

11) Is there is a provision to stay back at Rajmachi?
We have provided an option to stay back at Lonavala (not Rajmachi; unless you have informed us well in advance).

12) What is the last date of registration?
We will keep the registration open till we have approximately 35 teams.

13) What are the chances of event getting cancelled?
If we do not have minimum 15 team participants? The event "Trek-a-Thon" would be convernted into a "night trek to Rajmachi". And we will refund Rs.300/- per participant.
 


Sunday, January 26, 2014

Tikona

Trek Category: Easy to Moderate

Next Schedule Trek Date: July 3rd, 2016.


Hanging high dauntingly at 3500 above mean sea level There is lots of archaeological treasures yet to be discovered in this Pyramid mountain fort that promises lot of adventures and surprises as one climbs up till the summit.


Experiences: Nice Road Trip along the approach road while reaching the base village (view of mountains; valleys and lakes); Hill Climb, Exploring Fort, the summit has a great 360 degree view of the surrounding region.


Grade: Moderate


Altitude: 3500 Feet


Location: 20 KM from Lonavala and 60 KM from Pune.


Season: Round the Year (Magical in Monsoon)..

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The main ridge connecting Tikona Man Entrance


Celebrating after Bale Killa Conquest
Suggested Planned Schedule: (July 3rd, 2016)

Start time for travellers from Mumbai 5:45 am
Pickup points:
6:00 am Andheri West (Opp. Merwans bakery, SV Road, 5 minutes walk from station; opp. Bhrahmakumari Hospital)
6:00 am Andheri East, Near Bislery factory, Western Express Highway near Signal.
6:10 am Along highway (Vileparle; Santacruz and Bandra - Kalanagar Bus Stop).
6:20 am Sion Station.
6:40 am Chembur (After Diamond Garden Signal).
7:00 am Vashi (Junction of Station road and Highway).
7:30 am Mc Donald (at Junction of Express Highway; before Panvel)
8:15 am Arrival at Food Court.. Freshen up and Breakfast break
9:10 am Lonavala (near Kumar Resort) Highway
10:10 am Arrival at Base Village
 Start Trek to Tikona Fort
12:30 pm reach summit, explore fort
Carry Packed lunch / Snack for meal break at fort
02:30 pm Start return trek
04:30 pm Arrival back at base village
Return journey to Lonavala / Kamshet
Evening Tea/Coffee at Food Court 
9:00 pm Arrival back in Mumbai


Trip Fee: (July 3rd)

Rs.1200/- per head.
Includes
Trek Management
Safety Gear
Travel by private vehicle (Mumbai - Lonavala - Tikona Peth and Back)
Packed breakfast
Evening Tea / Biscuits 

Excludes
Meals 
Bottled Water

Checklist for Tikona Trip July 3rd, 2016

Loose comfortable clothes 
- Track pants or Leggings or Comfortable trousers
- T-Shirt (Dry fits preferred); or Comfortable shirts (full sleeves)
- Trekking Shoe or Tough Canvas Shoes
- Cap or Hat
- Rain Wear (Rain coat or Poncho). Small umbrella for people who like photography 
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Water (in proper pet bottle - not disposable bottles) - 2 liters per head.
- Snack Bag (Dry Fruits; Chocolates; Sandwiches; Fruits; Salad item; anything easy to prepare and carry).
 - personal medical kit
- all items to be packed in backpack
Do not carry music system or any thing that makes sound.



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Checklist for one day treks





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Overnight Camping with meals:  click here

Note: Our guide/s will travel with the guest from Mumbai.


Exclusions:

Bottled Water or other beverages other than mentioned above not included, Tips not include.
Anything that is not included is excluded.

To design Custom trips for large group kindly get in touch with us separately.




About Tikona Fort

Tikona  also known as Vitandgad is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune 20 km from Lonavala, around 120 km from Mumbai. The village nearest the fort is called Tikona-Peth or Tokono-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangle".

The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', a water tank and some Satvahan caves. The fort summit also has a commanding views of Pawna dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad and Visapur.  There is a small ponds and water reservoirs  at and near the summit.


Tikona Fort as seen from a distance - has Trigular shaped like Pyramid hence the name "Tikona"

How to reach there?
From Lonavala take left from Kumar Resort after Shivaji Putla at Lonavala follow Pawna Road after crossing Pawna Dam take the road on the right going towards Paud. The vehicle will climb ghat road to road till Tikona Peth (Base Village); take the village road going straight going towards the start of the trek. Lonavala to Tikona Petch (distance 20 km).
From Kamshej take Paud road, after Panna Nagar follow Paud Road till Tikona Peth. From Kamshej to Tikona Peth approximate distance 15 km.


View from Summit


History
Little is known about the origins of this fort. There is a Vihara on the fort datable to circa seventh-eight centuries A.D. Malik Ahmed Nizamshah of the Nizam dynasty conquered the fort in 1585 and annexed it to the Nizam territory. In 1657, Shivaji brought the whole of Konkan, which had been Nizam territory, under his control when he conquered Tikona along with the forts of Karnala, Lohgad, Mahuli, Songad, Tala, and Visapur. This fort was a strategic nexus: the centre of control for the entire Pawana Mawal region. In 1660, Dhamale family one of the Deshmukh from Maval region was charged with ensuring the security of fort Tikona. Jaysingh invaded the region in 1665 and the local villages were by Dilerkhan but the forts held out. Tikona fort was surrendered to the Mughal warrior Kubadkhan, who had attacked the region together with Halal Khan and others, according to the Treaty of Purandar signed on 12 June 1665. Kubad D Khan took over the fort on 18 June but it was later recaptured by the Marathas.

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Tikona down hill during nigh trek
Climbing up the exposed steep stairs
One of the many secret caves at Tikona Fort
More picture




The Chakki




View from Tikona



Entrance to Bale Killa (The fort inside fort)