Mumbai Meetups

I might be available on October 14.

Which one of Igatpuri are you talking of? I know of Vihi near Kasara....is this the same you are referring?

As of now, both dates seem good for me! I would love to visit these places! AvidTrekker, All the places suggested by you are very good and worth visiting in this period .

True, the SGNP waterfall isn't in it's best form as it hasn't rained heavily in the past one week. Also after 'Ganesh Visarjan', even the lake would be in pathetic condition .

2 nd October working for me. 14 th seems fine as of now.

Ronak.

Both days sounds good to me... for the trek posted by Avid


Also..

Worth a read forthcoming programs by the Himalayan Club !

http://www.himalayanclub.org/pdfs/sc...ct12-jan13.pdf

Thanks Amar for the Himalayan Club program updates.

Ronak.

Sounds interesting!

Going to Kaas on 2nd

14th looks possible. Will keep watching this space. if something firms up, should most likely be able to join..

Hey I will be in Mumbai next friday or saturday (9/28) for a few days to see the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi, would love to meet anyone from this forum.

This is just my 2nd day in India, I'm in Delhi right now

Saturdays and Sunday evenings Im usually chilling ... can definitely try to meet up !

It seems that 14th October 2012 suits the people who have replied.

About Tungareshwar..... Its a very small waterfall, most of the trek is via a rough jeep road, hence quite easy to walk. Also, Tungareshwar is accessible via public transport upto the temple, via Western Railway, (and via WE Highway for the car-wallahs). It will be verrry hot (Oct heat) if it is not raining. The plateau on top is "unexplored" because everyone "jeeps" through it. The climb is more gentle (jeep road, obviously) than the one we unwittingly did at the last outing at SNGP. The small water pools on top are safe enough for non-swimmers as well.

On the other hand, Igatpuri is a great roaring waterfall, now muted in the absence of rain. Its not Vihigaon falls, Jatin. Its called Dhanushyateerth. Walk is a level walk only, around 90 to 120 mins., no climbing at all, except the last 20 steps to the falls itself. The big water pool can be very rough in the monsoon, but "sedated" for now. Yet, the water is deep enough (20 feet at the centre) to make it high-risk for non swimmers. Here we require "all cars" transport, because the return from Igatpuri is dicey, and i have had to hitch hike in vegetable trucks to Mumbai.

Take your pick. Both are day outings, the drive to Igatpuri is longer (double?) but extremly scenic at this time of the year.

Am going out of town and returning Saturday 29th night. If some urgent question arises, Ronak or Amar can sms me or call me.

As Avid has put it... 14th Oct... lets get a take on the place and then decide.

In terms of car, i will have mine !

plans changed, i dont know if i will be down at mumbai anymore, but let me know when this happens in case i'm there

May join last minute i.e. deciding a day before. Cannot commit now. Any Location is OK for me.
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Hi "avid bhai" how are you?

I came back to mumbai yest, hope to catch with you next week if you fancy " chai" anywhere in town, as I am likely to travel again in few days.

How is every body else?

Take care

Swraj ( aka Anil) ( I legally adopted "swraj" few years back)

Any Movie Buff?

Attending Mumbai International Film Festival this year starting from 18-25 October,2012 ?
would Love to catch up watch, Discuss and share thoughts,
Anyone with Similar Interest PM me !

Cheers!

OK, folks

For the trek-meet-up, 14th is the coming Sunday, all those willing to confirm or commit their participation, please do so now. Final count to be done at 24:00 hours on Wednesday 10th Oct 2012. If trekker-numbers are more and vehicles are less, Tungareshwar trek is preferable for convenience of public transport. If trekker-numbers and private vehicles match, the Igatpuri situated Dhanushyateerth is suggested.

Please confirm your participation now.