Treks in February

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

  Surrounded by lush green forests and fields, the trekking route towards Maharashtra’s Highest Peak i.e. Kalsubai is a surreal experience for all the nature lovers and trek enthusiasts. Challenging yet fun-filled, kalsubai 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. About the place Nestled among the Sahyadri range, Kalsubai is a mix of medium ascend slopes as well as rocky patches overlooking the valley below. To reach Kalsubai Summit, Govt. has built many iron ladders along the vertical hill slopes. Also, attempting to climb the most wish-listed mountain in the Sahyadri - Kalsubai offers a great sense of achievement for most of the trekking enthusiasts. Batch 1 : 07th - 08th March 2020 Batch 2 : 14th - 15th March 2020 Batch 3 : 21st - 22nd March 2020 Batch 4 : 28th - 29th March 2020     read more read less

Padargad Night Trek   This relatively unexplored fort is one of the most fascinating treks of the Sahyadri mountains. Padargad was constructed as a watch tower for Ganpati Ghat, that connects Karjat with Bhimashankar. The fort structure has almost disappeared; few water tanks and caves still exist. What makes Padargad a must-do trek in Sahyadri for all the avid trekkers is the thrill of crossing a few rock patches and a chimney climb.For the laymen, chimneying is a technique where one uses hands, feets and back to apply opposite pressure on vertical walls and climb upwards.The challenges call for the use of technical skills and equipment- hence, attracting many trekking enthusiasts to Padargad every year. The efforts to reach the top are rewarded by the breathtaking view of the entire Bhimashankar range- you can also spot Siddhagad, Kothaligad and Bhimashankar from here.   Event Price : Rs.1199/- per person + GST For Trikon Membership Holders: Rs 1099/- per member + GST To avail membership click here http://bit.ly/2LxliDR  Batch 1 : 1st - 2nd February 2020 read more read less

Sondai Fort Trek  Grade: Easy |  Endurance: Easy Sondai fort is a hidden beauty of Karjat. It is not a popular destination but it will blow your mind for sure! This Fort is a part of the Matheran range. This is one of the best treks to visit during monsoons near Mumbai. From Sonewadi base village it takes 15-20 mins to reach the plateau. 2 adjoined cisterns reserve water. We can have a view of Gavari hill from here. After climbing the carved stairs one can see dried cistern also on the right side a ladder is available to ascend. As the place is believed to be sacred due to the Sondai temple one must take off their shoes and continue their trek. After climbing the rock patch one can see 2 cisterns in which one huge pillar stands tall. The top view gives a splendid view of the Matheran Mountain range. Green landscapes and even foggy pinnacle during the monsoon!   read more read less

Trekking & Camping to Harishchandragad Fort Grade: Moderate | Endurance: Medium Harischandragad  Trek This mighty Fort never fails to amuse wanderers with its abundance of, mythological, historical importance and most picturesque it’s mountainous ranges. Yeah Harishchandragad it is! Harishchandragad Trek : is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar District of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty. This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. It provides a scenic view of the surrounding region and the setting sun. The cliff has an overhang, but has been climbed many times. Sometimes a circular rainbow (Brocken Spectre phenomenon) can be seen from this point. It can be seen only when there is a bit of mist in the valley, and the sun is right behind the person facing the valley. Trekking till Harischandragad and camping at this historical location is indeed an experience worth remembering. Please Note: Washroom Facilities is not available during the Trek & Camping   read more read less

Thanale Caves Trek Thanale Caves located near Sudhagad in Raigad district. It’s a group of 23 Buddhist caves, belonging to first century B.C including 2 chaityas, 2 stupas and viharas. One of the caves has 13 stupas, which were meant for monk walks during their devotional ceremony. Cave No 7 being the most beautiful one are looked as the masterpieces of architecture and engineering. It has interesting Archs and other carvings with figure of men, women and animals. These caves are beautiful historical site which finds its mention in the list of protected monuments of Archaeological Survey of India. Few caves have been blocked due to the cave roof collapse. It is said that Vasudev Balwant Phadke stayed in Thanale caves during the fight against Britishers. Come onboard and be a part of this exciting and adventurous but an easy grade trek which is suitable for beginners with good endurance. The trail through the dense forest is tricky and confusing; make sure you stick to your group throughout the trek. Trek to Thanale caves from the base village will take approximately 2 hours. Thanale caves are located at the foot of the cliff, which are clearly visible from the waterfall. These caves were left in isolation after the decline of Chaul as port when trade routes were altered during the end of 5th century. It was rediscovered in 1890 by a missionary J. A. Abbot   read more read less

One of the best hiking trail near Bangalore, Krishnagiri is a 5 km trek across a spectacular lush green landscape that offers a quite unique scenic view similar to that of Western Ghats. The trek starts from a small village, entering the fort wall and passes through way between stones to reach the halfway point of the hike. The view from the top is beautiful enough to seize your mind for a moment. Experience a whole new unexpected world and ends at the grassland top of the hill which is surrounded by huge boulders. After spending some time at the top with little chit-chat enjoy the sunrise and after some time we begin to descend back towards the base point of the trek,  Date : 18th - 19th January 2020 read more read less

All those trekking enthusiasts, come join us for an exciting night trek to Bhairavgad! Bhairvagad located in the Malshej Ghat of the mighty Sahyadri Ranges is easily identifiable by its sharp pinnacle, separated from the main range. After trekking through the loose soil for a while, you will be hiking your way through the rock-cut steps. Besides trekking, you will also be doing rock-climbing! The highlight of the trek will be the scenic beauty of – NaneGhat, Malshej Ghats, Ajoba and Harishchandragad that you would be witnessing once you reach atop.  read more read less