Join the im mumbai trek on 1st April lead by Avid Trekker

anilkhare · Mar 20th, 2006, 23:52

Guys,

Mr. Avid Trekker is going to lead our trek and he has immense exp in leading treks to even himalayas, Mr. Praks is also joining him, who has dared to scale the everest base camp.

They took the effort of testing the heat and conditions last weekend by doing a trek on their own.They have ruled out HARISHCHANDRA GHAD due to the severe sun and hot temperature instead they have zeroed in on PETH KOTHALIGAD

I am enclosing the post by Mr. AVID TREKKER for youll.

"We had a very good drive around Vikramgad, Jawhar and ors.

The day temps were 35 degrees in the shade and 40 to 42 deg in the sun.

That excludes daytime climbs.... I don't want to treat a heatstroke case in the mountains.... not if I can help it.

I was with praks & a friend. praks is coming for the 1st April outing.

Harishchandra is cancelled.

Peth Kothaligad is on. A gentle climb and many first timers have done this as a first trek... and continued...

It will give the first timers a taste of trekking and overnight camping.

Saturday April 1st we have to reach Ambivali [Karjat] in the evening and start climbing the first portion at 16:00 [jeepable track] to reach the plateau [Peth] and the village by sunset at 18:30. After passing the village, we will be climbing in darkness... so all of you better carry torches.

We will reach the cave just below the actual top and heat whatever pre-cooked packed foods we have bought. We will carry vessel nos and sizes after the final number is counted here...

You will need plates mugs and spoons for eating this meal. Carry water bottles as well.

After this we can admire the stars. [3rd night after new moon]. Those who have binoculars may bring them.

Then its off to sleep in the cave or in the open... your choice ... it may be a little cold at night in the mountains, enough for getting into a cotton cover sheet. [carry mat and cover sheet reqd for sleeping]

Morning we visit the actual top of the mountain via the rock cut funnel.

Morning tea and breakfast... either precooked b/f or freshly cooked b/f.

We start climbing down at sometime between 10 and 10:30. It will be very hot.. but we will be climbing down so it will be just do-able. Reach bottom of the hill [Ambivali] at say 14:30 and zoom off towards Mumbai.

Those who are dying to have beer etc, can have it now.... with a late lunch or high tea. On the trek no one drinks any alcohol.

We will reach Mumbai by 12:00 on Sunday.

Food planning to be done after final number gets confirmed.

praks has said he will bring his seven seater. We are already three. Four spaces remain. If more than four IMers confirm, we will require another car. If anyone has a car or jeep, it will be useful... the fuel cost will be shared equally by the occupants.

We will start from Mumbai at around 12:00 on Saturday 1st april and return by 20:00 on Sunday 2nd April.

Any person who can walk seven km can do this trek...

OK, so who's coming?"

Things to bring:

1. Rucksack
2. Carry mat
3. Sleeping bag or equivalent [good chaddar]
4. jacket for moderate chill [optional for those who feel cold at A/c termps]
5. goggles [hot sun]
6. hat with wide cover [very hot sun]
7. good walking shoes
8. thick sox with one spare pair
9. water bottle 2 litres minimum [or more if you can carry it]
10. some fruits and [sugar candy]sweets for parched throat
11. personal medicines
12. Spare pair of clothes including underwear
13. Towel &/or napkin
14. swimming trunks or equivalent
15. soap for bathing
16. soap for utensil washing
17. mug for chai
18. plate for food.
19. TORCHES

anilkhare · Mar 21st, 2006, 00:00

I would appreciate if you'll would confirm your presence by smsing on 9324455591 " name/(alias)_trek_yes/no" for ex:

" anil(anilkhare0013)_trek_yes"

Food items and other common items like utensils, stove..etc to discuss later

thank you

anil

AvidTrekker · Mar 21st, 2006, 12:15

Anil,

please add torch to the list with bold lettering. [night climbing 2nd half]

Somewhere I've made a typing error here...

Quote:

We will reach Mumbai by 12:00 on Sunday.

Please correct that to ""We will reach Mumbai by 20:00 on Sunday.""

Its hot.... but then it won't be so bad if you wear a thin towel and cap on your head and keep drinking water every 30 mins or so... timely hydration is the key to Himalayan and sahyadri trekkings

anindya911 · Mar 23rd, 2006, 03:26

Hi Anil

I would love to join, count me in.
I will sms you too (right now I don't want to wake you up).

Am I the lucky enough to get one of the four seats?

Anindya

mineja · Mar 23rd, 2006, 04:16

yeah, i wish to join im trek.but i´m back in homeland now.and going to ski. leaving india i felt empty sadness.on my arrival in estonia ,here was -7...land is still covered with snow and icy layer.endless winter.exchange was so surreal. i´m still in india in my mind.sooner or later i have to return.
anywayz, have a nice trip,guys.

mineja

amyl · Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:37

gosh!!!!! anil u will be the best organizer, take my word!!!

wud definitely want to join in since i had not been to this place...sounds good! lets heat the path then!

hey mineja! so there u r.....so back to Estonia haan! for sure u will return someday..india is so addictive in all its forms and colors! u enjoy the skiing there while we enjoy the sun here...happy skiing

mr pastry · Mar 23rd, 2006, 21:32

Is there any significance in the date that this trek is going to happen

radz · Mar 23rd, 2006, 22:07

April first trek hmmmmmm?!Did I smell anythiNg cooking

AvidTrekker · Mar 23rd, 2006, 22:35

It just happens to be the first available Saturday after 25th March [Anil's originally proposed date]

I don't fool anyone, April 1st or not.

I don't think Anil is fooling, too.

anilkhare · Mar 23rd, 2006, 23:39

hi,

guys April or no april this trek will happen for the spirit of im to go ahead and the quest of a traveller to be fulfilled in the high mountains

Radz and other guys dont worry wait till u see the snaps of the trek...our amyl would surely surprise u with his photographic skills.

As of now u can count in anindya, amyl, anil, praks from india mike and torsten and patrick from couch surfing for the trek.. avid i would appreciate if u would pm your no to enable better co ordination as my net has either been acting up or i have been running around in the day for my bread and too tired to check the net at night off late.

I will confirm with other guys and let u know

anil

anilkhare · Mar 25th, 2006, 11:59

unfortunately forr the last few days i get database error when i come to this site and it doesnt go any further..hence to keep our travel plans intact I would suggest please feel free to contact me on my email id : rmb572@hotmail.com or cell no 9820814092 for any confrimations or cancellations.

anil

AvidTrekker · Mar 31st, 2006, 20:20

Nine of us are going on the trek to Peth Kothaligad.

Starting on Saturday 1st April at 13:00 returning 2nd April at 16:30

Will post pix after we come back.

AvidTrekker · Mar 31st, 2006, 20:29

Somehow there is a glitch in the site.

I had posted the above yesterday, but it does not show today.

So am making a double posting.... not that it ensures anything... ???

anilkhare · Apr 1st, 2006, 21:58

hi,

I really look forward to a detailed postiong of how the trek went about along with the snaps.

anil

amyl · Apr 2nd, 2006, 18:29

Avid Trekker - an astute trekker indeed!

and under his perfect planning and great leadership this Kothaligad trek rocked yeah!!!!

Mar 20th, 2006, 23:52	#1
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	Join the im mumbai trek on 1st April lead by Avid Trekker Guys, Mr. Avid Trekker is going to lead our trek and he has immense exp in leading treks to even himalayas, Mr. Praks is also joining him, who has dared to scale the everest base camp. They took the effort of testing the heat and conditions last weekend by doing a trek on their own.They have ruled out HARISHCHANDRA GHAD due to the severe sun and hot temperature instead they have zeroed in on PETH KOTHALIGAD I am enclosing the post by Mr. AVID TREKKER for youll. "We had a very good drive around Vikramgad, Jawhar and ors. The day temps were 35 degrees in the shade and 40 to 42 deg in the sun. That excludes daytime climbs.... I don't want to treat a heatstroke case in the mountains.... not if I can help it. I was with praks & a friend. praks is coming for the 1st April outing. Harishchandra is cancelled. Peth Kothaligad is on. A gentle climb and many first timers have done this as a first trek... and continued... It will give the first timers a taste of trekking and overnight camping. Saturday April 1st we have to reach Ambivali [Karjat] in the evening and start climbing the first portion at 16:00 [jeepable track] to reach the plateau [Peth] and the village by sunset at 18:30. After passing the village, we will be climbing in darkness... so all of you better carry torches. We will reach the cave just below the actual top and heat whatever pre-cooked packed foods we have bought. We will carry vessel nos and sizes after the final number is counted here... You will need plates mugs and spoons for eating this meal. Carry water bottles as well. After this we can admire the stars. [3rd night after new moon]. Those who have binoculars may bring them. Then its off to sleep in the cave or in the open... your choice ... it may be a little cold at night in the mountains, enough for getting into a cotton cover sheet. [carry mat and cover sheet reqd for sleeping] Morning we visit the actual top of the mountain via the rock cut funnel. Morning tea and breakfast... either precooked b/f or freshly cooked b/f. We start climbing down at sometime between 10 and 10:30. It will be very hot.. but we will be climbing down so it will be just do-able. Reach bottom of the hill [Ambivali] at say 14:30 and zoom off towards Mumbai. Those who are dying to have beer etc, can have it now.... with a late lunch or high tea. On the trek no one drinks any alcohol. We will reach Mumbai by 12:00 on Sunday. Food planning to be done after final number gets confirmed. praks has said he will bring his seven seater. We are already three. Four spaces remain. If more than four IMers confirm, we will require another car. If anyone has a car or jeep, it will be useful... the fuel cost will be shared equally by the occupants. We will start from Mumbai at around 12:00 on Saturday 1st april and return by 20:00 on Sunday 2nd April. Any person who can walk seven km can do this trek... OK, so who's coming?" Things to bring: 1. Rucksack 2. Carry mat 3. Sleeping bag or equivalent [good chaddar] 4. jacket for moderate chill [optional for those who feel cold at A/c termps] 5. goggles [hot sun] 6. hat with wide cover [very hot sun] 7. good walking shoes 8. thick sox with one spare pair 9. water bottle 2 litres minimum [or more if you can carry it] 10. some fruits and [sugar candy]sweets for parched throat 11. personal medicines 12. Spare pair of clothes including underwear 13. Towel &/or napkin 14. swimming trunks or equivalent 15. soap for bathing 16. soap for utensil washing 17. mug for chai 18. plate for food. 19. TORCHES Last edited by anilkhare : Mar 23rd, 2006 at 23:40.

Mar 23rd, 2006, 03:26	#4
anindya911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 366	Hi Anil I would love to join, count me in. I will sms you too (right now I don't want to wake you up). Am I the lucky enough to get one of the four seats? Anindya __________________ Let Your mind roam ... and the body will follow!

Mar 23rd, 2006, 04:16	#5
mineja Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: estonia Posts: 66	hi ,there yeah, i wish to join im trek.but i´m back in homeland now.and going to ski. leaving india i felt empty sadness.on my arrival in estonia ,here was -7...land is still covered with snow and icy layer.endless winter.exchange was so surreal. i´m still in india in my mind.sooner or later i have to return. anywayz, have a nice trip,guys. mineja

Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:37	#6
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	gosh!!!!! anil u will be the best organizer, take my word!!! wud definitely want to join in since i had not been to this place...sounds good! lets heat the path then! hey mineja! so there u r.....so back to Estonia haan! for sure u will return someday..india is so addictive in all its forms and colors! u enjoy the skiing there while we enjoy the sun here...happy skiing __________________ a'mar kono chinta nei

Mar 23rd, 2006, 22:07	#8
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	April first trek hmmmmmm?!Did I smell anythiNg cooking __________________ My Photo gallery

Mar 21st, 2006, 00:00	#2
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	I would appreciate if you'll would confirm your presence by smsing on 9324455591 " name/(alias)_trek_yes/no" for ex: " anil(anilkhare0013)_trek_yes" Food items and other common items like utensils, stove..etc to discuss later thank you anil

Mar 23rd, 2006, 21:32	#7
mr pastry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 131	Is there any significance in the date that this trek is going to happen

Mar 23rd, 2006, 22:35	#9
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	1st April It just happens to be the first available Saturday after 25th March [Anil's originally proposed date] I don't fool anyone, April 1st or not. I don't think Anil is fooling, too.

Mar 23rd, 2006, 23:39	#10
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	I am sure to keep my word..only my net was acting up hi, guys April or no april this trek will happen for the spirit of im to go ahead and the quest of a traveller to be fulfilled in the high mountains Radz and other guys dont worry wait till u see the snaps of the trek...our amyl would surely surprise u with his photographic skills. As of now u can count in anindya, amyl, anil, praks from india mike and torsten and patrick from couch surfing for the trek.. avid i would appreciate if u would pm your no to enable better co ordination as my net has either been acting up or i have been running around in the day for my bread and too tired to check the net at night off late. I will confirm with other guys and let u know anil

Mar 25th, 2006, 11:59	#11
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	unfortunately forr the last few days i get database error when i come to this site and it doesnt go any further..hence to keep our travel plans intact I would suggest please feel free to contact me on my email id : rmb572@hotmail.com or cell no 9820814092 for any confrimations or cancellations. anil

Mar 31st, 2006, 20:20	#12
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Trek to Peth Nine of us are going on the trek to Peth Kothaligad. Starting on Saturday 1st April at 13:00 returning 2nd April at 16:30 Will post pix after we come back.

Mar 31st, 2006, 20:29	#13
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	double post Somehow there is a glitch in the site. I had posted the above yesterday, but it does not show today. So am making a double posting.... not that it ensures anything... ???

Apr 1st, 2006, 21:58	#14
anilkhare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 405	really look forward to a detailed posting of how the trek was hi, I really look forward to a detailed postiong of how the trek went about along with the snaps. anil

Apr 2nd, 2006, 18:29	#15
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	Avid Trekker - an astute trekker indeed! and under his perfect planning and great leadership this Kothaligad trek rocked yeah!!!!

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