Lonar Crater Trip

2 Days Fort, Maharashtra

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Overview

Lonar Crater : It may look like an ordinary oval-shaped lake surrounded by hills but it’s a lot more than just a pretty scenery. Legend has it that this lake was a result of a meteor impact on Earth, the timing of which is estimated to be over 50,000 years ago according to geological studies. (That’s way more time than what you’d have to wait for the entire Game of Thrones series to download in full HD!)

About Lonar Crater

The Lonar crater was formed by the impact of a mere chip of the moon that weighed more than a million ton! The water in this lake is both saline as well as alkaline in nature. This “bowl of biodiversity” attracts many ecologists, geologists, astronomers and curious laymen alike. Discovered not more than 57 years before the neighbouring world famous Ajanta caves, the Lonar also contains traces of moon minerals. It is the youngest and best preserved impact crater formed in the Deccan Plateau’s tough basalt rock, the only of its kind on earth.

A number of migratory birds can be seen around even though the lake does not support any marine life like fish etc. The winged creatures feed on a unique kind of green algae found there. Apart from that, species like parakeet and peafowl can be commonly seen.

The temples in the lake’s vicinity have their own stories to tell. The Daityasudan Temple, that was built to worship Lord Vishnu, looks like a replica of the Konark Sun Temple albeit without the chariot wheels. A Hanuman Temple near the lake has an idol apparently made out of the meteor rock having magnetic properties. With so many things to discover, this trip surely offers a 360 degree learning experience.

2 Days Available on request Fort, Maharashtra

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Itinerary

Itinerary:
Day 0 - Friday Night

09:05 pm Catch 17057 / Devgiri Express for overnight journey to Jalna

Day 1 – Saturday

06:00 am Meet the Trikon Team at Jalna bus depot

09:00 am Reach Lonar, Breakfast at hotel

10:00 am Fresh up at Hotel

11:00 am Introductory session

01:00 pm Enjoy lunch at hotel

04:00 pm Start the Lonar parikrama trek

06:00 pm Explore Daityasudan and other temples

07:00 pm Evening snacks and chai

10:00 pm Dinner time!

Day 2 – Sunday

06:00 am Wake up to a gorgeous sunrise, enjoy breakfast

08:00 am Trek down the Lonar crater, explore the area

10:00 am Breakfast

11:00 am Proceed back to hotel for check-out

01:00 pm Lunch at hotel

03:00 pm Leave for Jalna & Enroute visit to the birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai if time permits

07:00 pm Reach Jalna Station

08:15 pm Catch Nandigram Express for overnight journey to Mumbai

Day 3 - Monday

05:40 am Reach CST

Things to Carry

ID Card
2 ltrs water
Camera (Optional)
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & Biscuits
Extra Pair of Clothes
Clean napkin or small towel
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
Please carry medicines if you need any
Hand Sanitizer

IMPORTANT

Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
This is a backpacking trip, so at times we might have to rely on Public transport for covering short distances

Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

Fitness & Health – Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.

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