Sahyadri Trek

Fireflies Special Trek to Prabalmachi Prabalmachi is a little hamlet hiding in the hills, so close to our megacity! It offers a picturesque backdrop of two gigantic Sahyadri peaks--Prabalgad and Kalavantin. Leave behind the city chaos and lose yourself to the mountains by spending some fun time with the glowing fireflies. Just walk along the dense forest and quietly observe these bio-luminescent bodies twinkling all around. Yes, it’s a moment to feel surprised and get awed by these little wonders. Spend some relaxing time at Prabalmachi base village. Simply indulge in never ending conversations and share stories. Wake up to mesmerizing views of the valley and check out the city lights that will make your weekend worthwhile. About Prabalmachi Located very close to Mumbai, Prabalmachi serves as the base village for famous treks of Prabalgad and Kalavantin forts. A highlighting feature is that it also plays host to numerous fireflies. It is a sight you would have never seen before! Batch 1 : 16th - 17th May 2020 Batch 2 : 23rd - 24th May 2020 Batch 3 : 30th - 31st May 2020 Batch 4 : 06th - 07th June 2020 Batch 5 : 13th  - 14th June 2020 Batch 6 : 20th  - 21st June 2020   Some instructions :  Like you know fireflies can be spotted only at the remotest destination, where there is less amount of light and pollution hence we also stay amidst the villages. Please be ready to embrace rusticity, tented / local homes/dormitory with basic bedding facilities will be provided.( Home Stay / Dormitory would be provided incase of rains. Stay humble for home-made food Veg, Non Veg and Jain options available. Road conditions aren’t that great, hence bear with the bumps for a while as we travel in a local transport. Rusticity like we said. Be prepared with rain wear and a jacket as temperature drops at night and rains are always uncertain At our campsite there are plenty of fireflies, so enjoy blinking of these tiny bioluminescence friends and capture it in your memories and in camera. Don’t touch or capture fireflies let them be live in their own environment, nobody likes nuisance guest. No smoking and no drinking (if anyone found doing this activity will be separated from group and Trikon holds no responsibility for such a person. Trikon believes in No trace policy so No Littering please. Collect all garbage and carry back we will dispose it in city. We are going to one of the remote place so don't expect lavish facilities but yes basic needs will be taken care of...   Mandatory instructions for fireflies festival: 1. Keep min 50 feet distance. 2. Don't touch the fireflies and trees/Branches as well. 3. Avoid torch or use it with green colour filter only for route. 4. Zero noise(no music/keep silent). 5. Smoking/Alcohol/Deo/Perfume all are strictly prohibited. read more read less

Rajmachi Fireflies Special Trek Leave behind the city chaos and lose yourself to the mountains by spending some fun time with the glowing fireflies. Just walk along the dense forest and quietly observe these bio-luminescent bodies (fireflies) twinkling all around. Yes, it’s a moment to feel surprised and get awed by these little wonders (fireflies). Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in Maharashtra. The fortification at Rajmachi consists of two forts, namely Shrivardhan Fort and Manaranjan Fort. Rajmachi Fort is a popular trekking destination. Rajmachi fort is a very famous fort located near famous hill stations of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khandala. Historically, Rajmachi fort was a strategic fort to control Borghat (ghat between Khopoli and Khandala on Mumbai-Pune route) which was a historical trade route. The fort played a strategic role in the First Anglo-Maratha War. Rajmachi Fort has been declared as a protected monument. Consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited in the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the event. NO REFUND will be provided. Batch 1 : 16th - 17th May 2020 Batch 2 : 23rd - 24th May 2020 Batch 3 : 30th - 31st May 2020 Batch 4 : 06th - 07th June 2020 Batch 5 : 13th  - 14th June 2020 Batch 6 : 20th  - 21st June 2020   Some instructions :  1) Our stay is basically arranged in village house it will be dormitory type and Bedding (mat and Chadar) will be provided. 2) Food served on this event is Veg, Non-Veg and Jain food. Food will be simple homemade food.  3 ) There may be chances of raining, so pack your bags accordingly. Take extra pair of cloths and wrap everything in plastic bag. 4) At our campsite there are plenty of fireflies, so enjoy blinking of these tiny bioluminescence friends and capture it in your memories and in camera. Dont touch or capture fireflies be them live in their own environment. 6) No smoking and no drinking (if anyone found with this activity will be separated from group and Trikon no more responsible for such person) your co-operation is expected 7) Trikon believes in No trace policy so No Littering please. Collect all garbage and carry back we will dispose it in city. We are going to one of the remote place so don't expect lavish facilities but yes basic needs will be taken care of... 8) In case it rains, we will provide dormitory accommodation only. Mandatory instructions for fireflies festival: 1. Keep min 50 feet distance. 2. Don't touch the fireflies and trees/Branches as well. 3. Avoid torch or use it with green colour filter only for route. 4. Zero noise(no music/keep silent). 5. Smoking/Alcohol/Deo/Perfume all are strictly prohibited.     read more read less

Andharban Trek - The Jungle Trek From Mumbai Grade: Medium |  Endurance: Medium  Imagine yourself in the middle of dark jungles, finding routes, viewing valleys and crossing ghats, sound adventurous?? Yeah!!!! You’ll be doing all this at Andharban – The Dark forest Trek. The Andharban trek is majorly based on descending from the peak. It is one of the most stunning treks and there are lots of things to explore. You will be walking on ridge that gives a scintillating view of the Kundalika Valley, Bhira dam and the various mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. While you’re trekking through the jungle of Andharban, there will be coverage of evergreen forests which covers you with a relaxing shade in first half of the trek (6-8 kms).The trek then descends down in Konkan to reach Bhira (4 kms).The same valley is the origin of the Kundalika river famous for its white water river rafting and other adventure activities Batch 1 : 19th - 20th June ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 2 : 20th - 21st June Batch 3 : 26th - 27th June ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 4 : 27th - 28th June Batch 5 : 03rd - 04th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 6 : 04th - 05th July Batch 7 : 10th - 11th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 8 : 11th - 12th July Batch 9 : 17th - 18th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 10 : 18th - 19th July Batch 11 : 24th - 25th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 12 : 25th - 26th July read more read less

Kalsubai Trek From Mumbai Grade: Medium |  Endurance: Medium  Why Kalsubai Peak should be your next trekking destination this monsoon? Surrounded by lush green forests and fields, the trekking route towards Maharashtra’s Highest Peak i.e. Kalsubai Shikhar is a surreal experience for all the nature lovers and trek enthusiasts. Challenging yet fun-filled, trek towards the highest summit will test your patience and offer an amazing panaromic view of several more mountain ranges like Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad (south west) and to the south Pabhargad, Ghanchakkar & Harishchandragad. Also, attempting to climb  Kalsubai - the most wish-listed mountain in the Sahyadri offers a great sense of achievement for most of the trekking enthusiasts Story behind Kalsubai – Unveiled It is truly believed by the local villagers that a house maid residing in a nearby village had disappeared near the mountain while trying to escape her employer's harsh suffering. This gives the mountain its present name i.e. Kalsubai as well as a reason for this temple to be built in her memory. More about the climbing patches and Summit (Kalsubai Shikhar) Nestled among several slopes, Kalsubai trek is a mix of easy to ascend slopes as well as rocky patches overlooking the valley below. To reach Kalsubai peak, Govt. has built many iron ladders along the vertical hill slopes. Before the final lap, there comes a resting post where you can halt and enjoy having hot tea as well as crispy snacks. On Kalsubai peak, there exists a temple devoted to Kalsubai Mata where local villagers offer prayers and perform Pujas during festivals. Batch 1 : 20th - 21st June Batch 2 : 26th - 27th June ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 3 : 27th - 28th June Batch 4 : 03rd - 04th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 5 : 04th - 05th July Batch 6 : 10th - 11th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 7 : 11th - 12th July Batch 8 : 17th - 18th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 9 : 18th - 19th July Batch 10 : 24th - 25th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 11 : 25th - 26th July read more read less

Devkund Waterfalls Trek From Mumbai Grade: Easy  |  Endurance: Easy Your hunt for a secluded and away from the chaotic ambiance ends at Devkund Waterfalls Trek. Here’s a chance to visit one of the most unexplored and unheard waterfall in Maharashtra. The destination next that keeps the monsoon bliss on is none other than the Devkund waterfalls. Dense, beautiful and filled with various shades of green, Devkund Waterfalls is a home to many unexplored species of wilderness. As you trek along the paths, you’ll get a thrilling experience of embarking on unmapped trails pushing behind all the hurdles and bushes that come your way. A sight to behold would be the moment you reach the Devkund Waterfalls!!!  Relish! Jump! Splash and Play!!! Batch 1 : 20th - 21st June Batch 2 : 26th - 27th June ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 3 : 27th - 28th June Batch 4 : 03rd - 04th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 5 : 04th - 05th July Batch 6 : 10th - 11th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 7 : 11th - 12th July Batch 8 : 17th - 18th July ( Saturday Trek ) Batch 9 : 18th - 19th July   read more read less

Visapur Fort Monsoon Trek From Mumbai Grade: Medium |  Endurance: Medium  This mighty Visapur fort is located just 9 km away from Malavi station. Visapur fort is larger than Lohagad which is known to be its twin fort. There are 2 routes by which you can trek towards this beautiful monument. One from Malavi station, the second route from Tar road which is a new construction from the Bhaje caves to Lohagad village base. During the monsoon at Visapur, you can witness nature’s beauty that is the waterfall! A beautiful waterfall will grab all your attention and make you forget everything. If you are a beginner or a trekker looking for an easy trek to explore, then Visapur Fort Trek is just for you! The most exciting thing you will find here at Visapur is Staircase waterfall. Yes you heard it right, staircase waterfall. You will surely remember Bhushi damn after seeing this staircase waterfall while trekking to Visapur fort.  About Visapur Fort Visapur fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj when the Mughal could not handle it anymore and had to give up. Using higher elevation to Lohagad the British troops captured the fort by setting up cannons on Visapur fort and destroyed Lohagad. In 1818 AD, Visapur fort was captured by the British Raj. As Visapur fort had a huge significance. Its south and north gateways were blown up. Read our blog about Visapur Fort in Monson @ https://www.ttrikon.com/blog/visapur-fort-trek-a-waterfall-trek-to-remember/ Batch 1 : Saturday , 26th June Batch 2 : Sunday , 27th June Batch 3 : Saturday , 11th July Batch 4 : Sunday , 12th July Batch 5 : Saturday , 25th July Batch 6 : Sunday , 26th July Batch 7 : Sunday , 09th August  Batch 8 : Saturday , 15th August  Batch 9 : Sunday , 16th August  Batch 10 : Sunday , 30th August read more read less

Dudhsagar Waterfall Trek Grade: Easy |  Endurance: Medium  One of India's tallest four tiered waterfalls ranked fifth ,located on Mandovi river, in Bhagwan Mahaveer sanctuary and mollem national park among the western ghats. Surrounded by deciduous forest with rich bio diversity and forming the border between Karnataka and Goa states. Does this gigantic formation of nature needs more introduction? Take a bow! Dudhsagar Waterfalls it is.. With it's spectacular view to promise every monsoon Dudhsagar waterfall doesn't fail to leave people awestruck with its huge presence and water flowing with an immense pride! Pune to Mumbai : Rs.2799/- per person (Pune to Kulem, Kulem to Madgaon & Madgaon to Mumbai) Pune to Pune : Rs.2699/- per person (Pune to Kulem, Kulem to Madgaon & Madgaon to Pune) Ex Kulem : Rs.1999/- per person (Kulem to Kulem) Batch 1 : 11th - 12th July 2020 Batch 2 : 25th - 26th July 2020 Batch 3 : 08th - 09th August 2020 Batch 4 : 15th - 16th August 2020 (Independence Day Special) Batch 5 : 29th - 30th August 2020 Batch 6 : 12th - 13th September 2020 Batch 7 : 26th - 27th September 2020 read more read less

  Gorakhgad Night Trek : Gorakhgad is a dense forest pinnacle that invites the rock climbers for testing their endurance and thrill. Historically, Shivaji Maharaj used Gorakhgad to keep an eye on the surroundings; This patrol-purposed fort has availability of space and a massive land area. It got the name from Saint Gorakhnath who used to meditate here. Widely used as a stopover for the Maratha sena, this fort is a must climb for all the trekking enthusiast. Batch 1 : 15th - 16th December 2018 read more read less

Grade: Medium  If you want to do something different this time when you set out to enjoy nature, this beach trek is for you! With every step you take, there will be sound of waves crashing onto colorful rocks, golden sand and breathtaking views with every little hill you climb. Also, did we mention there’s a ferry ride, camping on a beach and sleeping under the stars? Yeah, it’s magical. You might even spot dolphins if you’re lucky! Need we say more? About Kumta-Gokarna Situated by the Konkan Railway route, the trail between Kumta and Gokarna connects more than 10 clean and beautiful beaches on the northern tip of Karnataka. Most are untouched by regular tourists and only shelter few shacks for beach lovers. Start the trail at Kumta, walk through Vannali Beach, Kadle Beach, Nirvana Beach, Paradise Beach, Half-Moon Beach and Om Beach to name a few. End the trek at Gokarna, which is home to a famous Shiva Temple. Please Note: This is a two-day trek covering approximately 15 kms in all. Every participant must carry 2 full bottles of water since there may not be shops or water outlets in between stops. There will be a vehicle to carry luggage like sleeping bags, tents, camping equipment etc. So you need to carry only a day pack for water, food, cap etc. Please divide your luggage in 2 bags accordingly. The bag that is to be left in the vehicle should be locked. Participants from Pune can come to Panvel Station on Saturday by road and Board the train at 23:20 Hrs We will Drop you back to Panvel Station on Monday Early Morning at 05:30 Hrs and can reach Pune by any mode of transport available. Batch 1 :  Saturday, 28th March - Sunday, 29th March 2020 read more read less