HYDVENTURA: Trek to Arthur Seat-Pratapgarh on 28-29 Nov, Near Mahabaleshwar

[Team Hydventura]

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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 scenic trek to Arthur Seat point – Pratapgad Fort over a span of 2 days (November 28th – 29th) near Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.   Arthur’s seat is a point at an elevation of 1340 mts. The queen of all points, Authur’s point got its name after Arthur Mallet as he was the first man to come here and build a house. The point is a very scenic location to visit.   The arrangement of rocks on the southern side is compared with the world notable stratification of rocks of the Grand Canyon of Colorado in the USA. The desolate deep valley Savitri on the left side and the not so deep green valley on the right side is a captivating sight. The Arthur’s seat is the only point from where one can see clearly the geographical differentiation of Kokan and Deccan.   The plan goes like this   27th November: [Friday] 1.       14:45 hrs: Train to Pune, Maharashtra.    28th November: [Saturday] 1.       01:10 hrs: Reach Pune. Some freshen up there, if required. 2.       01:30 hrs: Board the local transport booked there. 3.       07:00 hrs: Reach the base location, Poladpur, in the booked vehicle. Breakfast time. 4.       07:30 hrs: Start to Dhavale village, our starting point for trek. 5.       08:00 hrs: Start trekking to Arthur Seat Point, via Dhavalya Ghat. 6.       14:00 hrs: Reach Arthur Seat Point. Do packed lunch here. 7.       14:00 hrs: Explore the place, then start trekking/walking to Mahabaleshwar. 8.       19:00 hrs: Finish trekking, & prepare for night stay at Mahabaleshwar. 9.       20:00 hrs: Dinner time. 10.   20:30 hrs: Play some games, around the camp-fire (subject to availability). Sleep after that.   29th November: [Sunday] 1.       06:00 hrs: Good morning. Get freshen up. 2.       07:00 hrs: Breakfast. 3.       07:30 hrs: Start to Met Kutad Village by booked vehicle. 4.       09:00 hrs: Start trek to Par Village, via Radtondi Ghat. 5.       13:00 hrs: Reach Par village, start to Wada by booked vehicle. Have lunch there. 6.       14:30 hrs: Start to Pune, in booked vehicle. 7.       19:00 hrs: Reach Pune Station. 8.       19:05 hrs: Board the train back to Hyderabad.   30th November: [Monday] 1.       07:50 hrs: 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. 5.    Last date for nomination is 15th October by 4:00 PM (Strictly).  Amount should be transferred to the account number [will be sent once nominations are frozen] 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: Medium Approximate cost of the Trip : Rs 4,000/- (For Hyd Folks) / Rs. 3,000/- (For folks, who will join us from Pune/Mumbai onwards) Min no of folks: 15           Max no of folks: 30

 

Regards,

Team Hydventura