शिखर वेध has arranged Chondha Ghat – Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event on 22-23 January 2011
Hope 2 cu on trek with me to NJoy again 
Brief Intro abt Sandhan:-
- Height:~ 4100 ft
- Grade: Medium
- Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Ghatghar Dam
- Location: Bhandardara region
“SANDHAN” …. is a beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats near Ratangad. Amidst the water carved valley of 50 to 500 feet deep and around two km long. Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 ft deep water pool in the way of rock floored water carved valley.
Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.
Fascinating Spot: -
Chonda Ghat, Ghatghar Dam, KonkanKada point ( Not Harishchandrgad wala), Sandhan Valley
Trek Details:-
Saturday 22 January 2011
The train scheduled @ 06:13 Hrs from CST that will drop us at Asangaon around 08:18 Hrs.
Pls be sure abt the timing … Following is timing where train halts … u can catch wherever it is comfortable to u …
Please do keep a 5 minutes buffer time due to recent changes in time table
06:13 : – CST
06:22 : – Bychalla
06:31 : – Dadar
06:42 : – Kurla
06:48 : – Ghatkopar
07:08 : – Thane
07:30 : – Dombivali
07:39 : – Kalyan
08:18 : – Asangaon
Just Check that if u miss the train … u miss the trek with us …
Breakfast-T @ Asangaon
08:50 Hrs — Catch Chonda Bus
10:15 Hrs — @ Dolkhamb
11:00 Hrs — @ Ghatgha Dam — by Jeep
11:15 Hrs — @ Trek Starts – Chonda Ghat route
12:30 Hrs — @ Kokankada point
14:00 Hrs — @ Samrad
Lunch time
15:00 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan
15:30 Hrs — Enter in Sandhan Valley
We have to go through abt 4-5 feet deep water for about 25-30 meters on the way … its real fun-thrill
Pls do carry extra clothes for da same …
17:00 Hrs — Rappling of 60 ft patch
& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..
23:00 Hrs — Settle at base
Dinner & Campfire
Stay in open … near a natural swimming pool
Sunday 23 January 2011
Get Up early
07:00 Hrs — Breakfast
08:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne
10:00 Hrs — @ Dehne
11:00 Hrs — @ Dolkhamb by jeep
12:00 Hrs — @ Asangaon by ST
We will be in Dadar around 14:30 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things
The Estimated initial expenditure is about Rs. 750 /-
Includes Transportation from Asangaon 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappling Charges
Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 350/- (Non-refundable) … Deposit the amount on following account.
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Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
Seats r limited … MAXimum 25 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 17th January 2011 till 5 pm
Note:- Its a group activity so each and every member will be allotted some or other responsibility. Pls do keep space for 1kg at least in your bag.
Things To Carry:-
Pls Do carry Tiffin Box to carry dinner for Saturday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries
Sleeping Mat – Bags (a must)
Tiffin Box, Plate, Spoon ( a must)
Extra Pair of clothes (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food.
Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes, do carry a extra pair as well
Personal basic medical kit
A haversack to put all these things
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For any Clarification and further information call Jagdish Patil: +919869369836
