शिखर वेध – Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event Trek on 17-18 March 2012

Dear All,

शिखर वेध has arranged 1ce again on demand Trek to Sandhan Valley exploration cum rappelling event on 17-18 March 2012

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.

This will be your memorable trek.

Also you will get chance to Rappel down four small patches to reach the base of SANDHAN VALLEY.

Trek Details:

Saturday 17 th March 2012

Rendezous: On Telecon

00:15 Hrs :CST
00:23 Hrs: Byculla
00:33 Hrs: Dadar
00:44 Hrs: Kurla
00:50 Hrs: Ghatkopar
01:10 Hrs: Thane
01:32 Hrs: Dombivali
01:40 Hrs: Kalyan
02:56 Hrs: Kasara

03:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Samrad by Private vehicle

05:30 Hrs : – @ Samrad

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Breakfast-T @ Samrad

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08:00 Hrs — Move 2 Sandhan

08:30 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 …

12:30 Hrs — Rappelling of 50 ft patch
Lunch time mid way

& then 2 more patches of 20 feet 2 rappel ..

17:30 Hrs — Settle at base

Dinner & Campfire

Stay in open … near a natural swimming pool

Sunday 18 March 2012

Wake Up early
07:30 Hrs — Breakfast-Tea
10:00 Hrs — Trek towrds Dehne

12:00 Hrs — @ Dehne
Lunch time

14:00 Hrs — @ Move Asangaon by jeep /ST

16:00 Hrs — @ Asangaon station

We will be in Dadar around 18:00 hrs ( thats – subjective) … depends on Mega block things

The Estimated expenditure for the Trek is about Rs. 1000 /- per head

Includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Asangaon, 2 meals & Refreshments + Rappling Charges

Please book yourself with advance payment of Rs. 500/- (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)
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Seats r limited … MAXimum 33 members …
Last date to register with advance payment is 8th March 2012 till 5 pm
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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.
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Few memories in form of snaps of our NEW Year special event to Sandhan

https://picasaweb.google.com/104269804834836030230/NewYearTrekSandhanValleyRappelling?authkey=Gv1sRgCMb43pHR9a_cywE

Things To Carry:-

Pls Do carry Lunch for Saturday (a must)
A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs) (a must)
1 torch (a must) with spare battereies
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 (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09869369836
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