FW: HYDVENTURA: Waterfall Rappelling + Rajmachi Trek on July 25-26, Near Lonavala

[Team Hydventura]

Hi All,

 

We still have some slots left for this trek.

Please reply to this mail, at earliest, if you are interested to join in.

 

Thanks & Regards, 

Arjit Gupta      

On Behalf of Team Hydventura

 

From: Team Hydventura [mailto:write2hy...@gmail.com]
Sent: 20 May 2015 23:26
To: hydve...@googlegroups.com
Subject: HYDVENTURA: Waterfall Rappelling + Rajmachi Trek on July 25-26, Near Lonavala

 

Hi All, 

Please Reply, if interested.

You can also RSVP the event on our facebook page here. 

 

Also, if you need a Sleeping Bag for same, it is available on rent (Rs. 50/day). Do mention your requirement, while sending the nomination.

Limited Number of SBs are available, on FCFS basis.

 

Hi Friends,   Hydventura is planning a small waterfall rappelling trip, with a trek to Rajmachi over a span of 2 days (July 25th – 26th) near Lonavala, Maharashtra.   Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in India. There are two forts which were built by Emperor Shivaji during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a very famous fort located near two famous hills of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khanadala. Kondana caves are famous because of their Buddhist style .These caves offers an ancient life style of Buddhist followers. There are many Sculptures and stupas which are the architecture of the ancient period of Buddhist.   The plan goes like this   24th July: [Friday] 20:00hrs: Train to Karjat.   25th July: [Saturday] 11:00 hrs: Reach Karjat. Quick Brunch and leave for Kondividi [Local transport]. 12:30 hrs: Reach Kondividi and start hike towards Kondana caves. 13:00 hrs: Visit Kondana caves, & start rappelling nearby the caves. 16:00 hrs: Start up-hill trek towards Rajmachi base village. 19:00 hrs: Reach Rajmachi base village. 19:30 hrs: Change the clothes, sip hot tea, prepare for the night stay in one of the huts there. 21:00 hrs: Have some simple but hot meals, cooked by the villagers. 21:30 hrs: Play some games, around the camp-fire (subject to availability). Sleep after that.   26th July: [Sunday] 05:00 hrs: Good Morning . Get freshen up & sip the morning tea. 06:00 hrs: Leave for Rajmachi fort. Explore Manoranjan and Shrivardan. 09:00 hrs: Come back to base village, & have breakfast. 10:00 hrs: Start from base village towards Lonavala [~15kms hike on jeep track]. Enjoy the water streams & serene views on the way. 16:00hrs:  Reach Lonavala and have lunch. Don’t forget to buy famous Lonavala Chikki ;) 17:30hrs: Depart to station to board the train for Hyderbad.   27th July: [Monday] 07:50hrs: Reach Hyderabad.         Things to carry:       1. Rucksack/ backpack.       2. Sleeping bag.       3. Shoes with good grip.       4. A few plastic covers to keep items dry.       5. Slippers/ floaters for using in night.       6. Torch.       7. Water Bottle min (2 lt)       8. Toilet kit       9. Camera/Binocular- OPTIONAL       10. First – Aid kit, any specific medicines you need.       11. Traveller’s/Swiss knife ..If you have one.       12. Carry Identification card.           Note: Pl. do not expect luxury during the Trip. No alcohol or loud music. Also we prefer non-smokers. Strictly no plastics to be thrown. This Trip is open for Infosys and Non-Infoscions as well. Last date for nomination is 25th May by 4:00 PM (Strictly).  Amount should be transferred to the account number [will be sent once nominations are frozen] The possibility of rains is very high (this is a monsoon trek, correct? J) so please be prepared to get soaked! Sleeping bag is a must. The cost mentioned below included all expenses, except the emergencies. However, for folks coming from other locations (except Hyderabad), transportation cost will be additional, & will be arranged only when asked. In case of any doubts/queries, please reach out to Arjit @ 8978300101.     Difficulty: Easy - Medium Approximate cost of the Trip : Rs 2,500.00/- (For Hyd Folks) / Rs. 1800/- (For folks, who will join us from Pune/Karjat onwards) Min no of folks: 15           Max no of folks: 30

 

Regards,

Team Hydventura