Monsoon Trek to Lohagad on 1st August 2010!!

Lohagad is one of the many forts of Shivaji Maharaj, in the Sahyadris which he used mainly for the purpose of keeping his prisoners and his treasury. Lohagad is literally known as the "Iron fort" in Marathi. It is situated about 60 kms from Pune and about 100 kms from Mumbai. Lohagad is at a height of about 3000 feet.
The fort divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna. The Visapur fort can be seen from the eastern side. A structure called as the Vinchukata is seen on the western side and looks like the Scorpion's Tail. The view from here is breathtakingly beautiful. The entrance to the fort is called as Delhi Gate and in addition to this there are 3 more gates. All the 4 gates are still in an intact condition.It is said that Nana Phadnavis built a big tank and a step-well (bawali), during the Peshwa reign.
The fort is surrounded by lakes on all four sides and the climb is absolutely scenic with lush green surroundings. During the monsoons, it the top of the fort gets surrounded by mist which looks pleasantly beautiful.

Grade : Easy

Charges :Rs. 800/-

The Charges include the following :

1) A Non - A/C transport facility from Mumbai / Pune to the Site and back.
2) Food - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea with Biscuits, would be provided. (Pl note - Food would be typical Indian Food)
3) Technical Experts (of Wildpaw Adventures)
The abovementioned cost does not include the following :
1) Any personal expense
2) Any cost on Soft Drinks / Mineral Water / Food of a personal choice.
3) In case of a situation wherein there is a change in the schedule, the cost for any extended stay will not be borne by Wildpaw Adventures.

Who can go on the trip??
Anyone between the age group of 6 to 60 years provided one does not suffer from any serious ailment.
In case you are on medication, we request you to inform the group beforehand, about the same. Decision made by the Group Leader will be final.
Dos and Donts :
1) A light baggage is advisable since you would have to carry your own luggage.
2) Being eco-friendly, we would strictly not allow any participant to litter the natural space. Any plastics or wrappers can be collected and brought back to the city!!
3) On the same lines, the wilderness of the region should not be pilfered with, considering its fragility.
4) Comfortable clothing like casual tees and track pants /loose trousers would be preferable to a tight attire.
5) Any Sports Shoes or Canvas Shoes is advisable. Strictly no chappals or heels. Floaters, an extra pair, can be got along.
6) At least 2 bottles of water (filled with water) is a MUST.
7) Cap, Sunscreens, chocolates, munchies, Camera, binoculars, Odomos, etc are optional.
8) Protective Gear for the Rains - raincoat/cheater/poncho is preferable over an umbrella.
9) Clothes for a change, A personal Toilet Kit with a towel, hand napkin, toilet paper, etc.
10) If under medication, please notify the Group - in Charge, with the details written on a paper.
11) Photo Identity

Kindly note there might be some last minute changes, depending upon the prevailing weather conditions.

So join us for the same and enjoy the thrilling xperience of hiking through the lush green, beautiful and serene environment around!!

For any queries or confirmations, please call 0-9769651849 / 0-9867251849 at the earliest.

Cheers!!

Sushma
0-9769651849 / 0-9867251849

The Stunning Marble Rocks and Tigers at Bandhavgarh!!!

The Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat is situated on the Narmada, with huge marble rocks, towering to a height of about 100 ft is picturesquely beautiful and serene.
Dhuandhar Falls, about 10 mins away from Bedhaghat is turbulent, giving it a smoky feel.

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the National Parks situated in Madhya Pradesh and established in 1968. It is about 190 kms from Jabalpur. It derives its name from the Bandhavgarh Fort present within.
The park is situated in the Vindhyan mountain ranges and has a dense population of Tigers.
Other than Tigers, one can see Blue Bulls (Nilgai), Chausingha, Spotted Deer (Chital), Chinkara, Wild Boar and sometimes a Fox or Jackal and many species of birds!!

Start Date:1st of October 2010 (Friday)
Where:Jabalpur

End Date:4th October 2010 (Monday)
Where:Jabalpur

The Outing will include a visit along Bedaghat and the Dhuandhar Falls and Wildlife Safaris into the Bandhavgarh National Park to see the different flora and fauna of this jungle!!!
Well, you cannot miss out the TIGERS of course!!!

For more details or confirmations, call 0-9769651849
Limited Group Size....so call ASAP.

Enrol for Adventure Sportz!!!

We are conducting Adventure Camps for those who want to xperience life in a different 'adventurous' way!!!!
These camps would include Physical Activities like Rappelling / Absailing, Rock-Climbing, Valley / River - Crossing, Jhumaring, Flying Fox, Burma Bridge, etc. In addition to these, Team Games and other miscellanous activities would also be included.

We are also conducting Training Programs for those who would be interested to learn and practise Adventure Sportz like Rock - Climbing, Rappelling,Microlighting, etc, in the near future.

Interested, get in touch with us at the earliest.

Call 0-9769651849 for registrations.

Cheers!!!

Cycle Rally on 15th August 2010!!!

Rallies are great fun, especially when it is to celebrate an occassion like our Independence Day!!!

Hence, Wildpaw Adventures is organizing a Cycle Rally on 15th of August 2010, to spread the message of Unity in Diversity.
By organising this rally, we want to tell people that its people maketh a country and not vice versa. This is to show how much we are proud of our country and love her!!

The rally will start at 8 AM from Sanjay Gandhi National Park (popularly known as Borivali National Park) Gate and it will travel right from the gate to Kanheri Caves, through the entire concrete route.
Reporting Time : 7.45 a.m. 

Start Point : Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali)National Park Gate.

Start Time :8:00 AM sharp

End Point : Kanheri Caves

Have a light snack at the Caves and after resting for a while, we depart for home.

Charges : Rs. 450/- 

Last date for Confirmation : 10th August 2010.

We would want one and all (of all age groups, right from 6yrs to 60 yrs) to participate in this wonderful event. So join us with your family and friends!!

Forward this message to all your friends and help us reinforce the unity in diversity culture of our country!!!

We, at Wildpaw Adventures, look forward to an enthusiastic, sincere response from all citizens, to make this a success!!!

Cheers!!!

Sushma Mishra
Wildpaw Adventures
0-9769651849

Waterfall Rappelling in the Monsoons - 2010!!

So...the monsoons are here...and what do we do???

Well....Waterfall Rappelling is one Long Awaited Adventure Activity, conducted, obviously, during the Monsoons!!!

The Western Ghats are full of small and big waterfalls everywhere!!

Waterfall Rappelling / Absailing is an adventure activity and is also known as canyoning. In this you walk down a gushing natural waterfall with the help of a good rope work.

Details of the batches are as follows :
At Kondane Caves, Karjat : 27th June 2010 
11th July 2010
25th July 2010
22nd August 2010
29th August 2010
and at Mahuli, Asangaon : 4th July 2010
18th July 2010
1st of August 2010
8th August 2010
15th August 2010.

Minimum group size in each batch should be 16.
Charges : Rs. 1400/- per person ( for an adult)

                 Rs. 1200/- per child

The Charges include the following :  

1) A Non - A/C transport facility from Mumbai / Pune to the Site 

2) Food - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea with Biscuits 

3) Activity - Waterfall Rappelling (once)

4) Technical Experts (of Wildpaw Adventures)  

5) All the gear and equipment required for the activity.

The abovementioned cost does not include the following :

1) Any personal expense

2) Any cost on Soft Drinks / Mineral Water / Food of a personal choice.
3) In case of a situation wherein there is a change in the schedule, the cost for any extended stay will not be borne by Wildpaw Adventures.

Please note that the Program can be customized according to the requirements of a particular group, wherein other activities also can be included, provided the group includes at least 25 participants.
Charges would be specific to the activities for the group.

Who can go on the trip??

Anyone between the age group of 6 to 60 years provided one does not suffer from any serious ailment. For this we request you to inform the group beforehand, about any such situation or medication. Decision made by the Group Leader will be final.

Dos and Donts:

1) A light baggage is advisable since you would have to carry your own luggage.

2) Being eco-friendly, we would strictly not allow any participant to litter the natural space. Any plastics or wrappers can be collected and brought back to the city!!

3) On the same lines, the wilderness of the region should not be pilfered with, considering its fragility.

4) Comfortable clothing like casual tees and track pants /loose trousers would be preferable to a tight attire.

5) Any Sports Shoes or Canvas Shoes is advisable. Strictly no chappals or heels. Floaters, an extra pair, can be got along.    

6) At least 2 bottles of water (filled with water) is a MUST.

7) Cap, Sunscreens, chocolates, munchies, Camera, binoculars, Odomos, etc are optional.

8) Protective Gear for the Rains - raincoat/cheater/poncho is preferable over an umbrella.

9) Clothes for a change, A personal Toilet Kit with a towel, hand napkin, toilet paper, etc. 

10) If under medication, please notify the Group - in Charge, with the details written on a paper.

11) Photo Identity 

Kindly note there might be some last minute changes, depending upon the prevailing weather conditions.

So join us for the same and enjoy the thrilling xperience of rappelling down a natural waterfall, with water drops hitting your face and the lush green and beautiful and serene environment around!!

It is absolute Funnn!!!!

For confirmations or further details, please contact the undersigned at the earliest!!!

Sushma 0-9769651849 / 0-9867251849

Monsoon Trek to Rajmachi on 18th July 2010

      For one to reach Rajmachi is very easy, be it from Mumbai or Pune...u just need to reach Karjat...;-) Once at Kondivade Village, a simple trek of 2-3 hours helps you reach Rajmachi. A good scenic trek with great natural small waterfalls enroute to the top during the monsoons helps one enjoy the trek more than make one feel tired.

Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivade village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala.

While ascending to Rajmachi from Kondivade, Karjat, one comes across the beautifully carved  Kondane caves. It includes 3-4 Buddhist caves with great intricate wooden work and is being maintained by the Archeological survey of India now. It is a very popular site for Waterfall Rappelling, during the monsoons.  

Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the Sahyadri Range of the Western Ghats. It includes two forts - Shrivardhan and Manoranjan and is a popular trekking route. Chatrapati Shivaji built it during 17th century. Rajmachi is a historic site – a strategic fort and a historical trade route.

During the monsoons, beautiful waterfalls – small and big, are seen along the route.
A temple – Kalbhairavnath Temple – gives the space for a quiet rest for a while and space around can be used as a campsite. Shrivardhan can be seen from the temple. It shows a lot of secret tunnels leading to battlements. It is about 3000 ft and was mainly built to keep a watch over the Konkan Area. The view of the plains can be seen from Manoranjan. Manoranjan is about 2700 ft in height.