Like Karnala, the trek to Takmak Gad will start off with a train journey to the good old Virar. From there an auto rickshaw ride later, we would be at the base of this small fort, located to the north of Bombay.

A steep but do-able trek route lasting for about 90-120 minutes this place offers you 40 shades of green as our friend Johnny Cash would describe it in the monsoons!

Meet up at Virar Station: 0800hours.

Cost: Incidental expenses of autorickshaws and food will be Dutch (cost equally shared). Breakfree charges: Rs. 150

To confirm do call up on 9820023362.

Note: Smoking, Consumption of Alchohol or any narcotic substances is strictly prohibited.

There might be a little hitch-hiking required so be prepared for more than one adventure
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For Breakfree Journeys,

Rushikesh Kulkarni,

Traveller,

+919820023362

[email protected]

JAGDISH NANAVATI

(1928-2011)

Jagdish Nanavati, the President Emeritus of the Himalayan Club, passed away on 29^th June 2011 at Mumbai. He was cremated the same evening – family, friends and Himalayan Club members paid their heartfelt tributes.

His service to our Club cannot be forgotten. When the Club moved to Mumbai in 1971, it was on the brink of collapse. Jagdish Nanavati, almost single handed, revived it. His office became and remained the office of the Himalayan Club for almost three decades. He was Hon. Secretary for 21 years! During this period he introduced several youngsters to the mountains. He was Guru to all of them, encouraging them to climb, trek and work selflessly for the Club. He was President for eight years before retiring. He was then elected the President Emeritus. He also played the role of an Ombudsman for the Club.

A legend has gone – friend, philosopher and guide to HC and the climbing community. Many will have fond memories of time spent with him – his meticulousness, keen analytical mind and sharp wit. He will not only be remembered for his expertise in accurately determining whether a mountain has been climbed or not, but also as a very fine person, a unique human being.

We offer our sincere condolences to the Nanavati family. It is an end of an era for the Himalayan Club.

Rest in Peace

A condolence meeting will be held by the Himalayan Club on behalf of the mountaineering fraternity to pay our tribute and respect to Late Jagdish Nanavati, President Emeritus of the Himalayan Club.

Venue: Walchand Hirachand Hall, 4^th Floor, Indian Merchants Chamber, Opposite Churchgate Station, Mumbai from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm on Friday, 8^th July, 2011

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Hey Mates,Waterfall Rappelling season is back!!!
We at Trek Mates India, are coming up with a Waterfall Rappelling session at Vihi gaon near Kasara, on 6th-7th Aug’11 (different batches)

Details for the event:
Location: Kasara.
Height: Approx 120 feet
Grade: Medium.

Rappelling (English Name) also known as abseiling (German Name) is a method of a quick and safe descend after a climb. It’s an act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope, which is attached to a body harness and fastened to an overhead projection, with sufficient friction provided as to make the speed of descent controllable.

The only difference here is we will be rappelling down through a flowing waterfall, pouring water on us as we come down.

It’s the best exercise to overcome the fear of height. Feel the thrill of suspension at the height of about 100 feet’s. Come experience the incredible feeling of success and accomplishment when you touch the ground.

Some old snaps:
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/MOUDGIL.N/WaterfallRapellingVIHI19July09?authkey=Gv1sRgCLmx4f7O_Irv4gE#
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=476922&id=847525493&ref=mf

Few youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPlbHUe_ALs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chJ_f1cJr3I&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSGxxY4qjvA&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTSH-JRGvqc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scWhSzdXGro

The tentative itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Mumbai Mates:
Meeting point - Swami Narayan Temple, Dadar (e) at 6.00 am
Pick up point at Nitin Company, Thane at 7.15 am

Pune Mates:
Meeting point - Shivaji Nagar , Pune at 4:30 am

Travel by private vehicle till the base Village, Vihi.
Breakfast at Vihi.
Information about various equipments used in rappelling.
Rappelling Seesion till 5 pm
Evening refreshments.
Start our return journey by 6pm.
We will be returning to Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.

The charges for the event is Rs 600/- per head for Mumbai mates which includes
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by private vehicle,
Breakfast and evening refreshments.
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipment.

The Charges for the event is Rs.800 per head for Pune mates which includes
Payment Details:

Travelling from Pune to Pune by private vehicle,
Breakfast and evening refreshments.
Event charges,
Expertise,
Equipment.

One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Standard Chartered Bank Saving A/c no: 24510128931 in the name of Mr Vikramsingh Suryawanshi.
Branch: Chembur
Mumbai. IFSC: SCBL0036066

Extra Rappelling will cost Rs 300/- Per Rappell, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For the Day, A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Windcheaters,
Medicine those if u require usually
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bag

s or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Its Raining heavy these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Mail us in case of any query at [email protected]

SMS update – To get Update about our trek on mobile, sms ‘join TrekMates_123′ to 92195 92195

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below: Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh : 86520 28262
Manoj Kalwar: 98707 75633

Pune Coordinator:
Adhar : 99756 41375

For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@
Blogspot : http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries : http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/

FaceBook Groups:
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Orkut Communities:
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TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144

Few rules we would like our participants to follow
We follow a strict policy of “no trace” trekking,
“Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints”.

Rules & Regulations:
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

No Smoking and alcohol : Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)

Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.

Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.

Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.

Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.

The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.

Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.

Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India

We are Slum Soccer, a social for profit organization . Our USP is using football as a vehicle to combat social stigmas like homelessness, poverty, drug abuse and HIV .Based out of Nagpur we plan to spread our wings in Chennai . Music and sports as they say transcends barriers of human divide and thus was born “ HAVE A BALL” , a fundraiser and awareness concert . The top bands of the city will be out there to rock your evening be there and have a ball

Pre show booking can be done by contacting : Sai Adithya at 9790880258 or Varsha at 9884380794
Spot tickets are also available at the venue
Tickets are priced at 120 Rupees for the bleachers and at 200 Rupees for the bowl
Bulk booking of 5 tickets or more will get a concession of 40%
LINE UP :
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: This band started out as a motley group of youngsters who knew each other from college and shared a common love for music . Their “style” is spontaneity and constant surprises , which has gotten them their fan base . They have a serious addiction for medleys which have lives of their own , Their signature song “DEADLY MEDLEY” is a crowd favourite . Taking songs of other musicians and giving it their flavour is the unexpected oddity that makes their music
GENRE :Acoustic ACAPPELA
MEMBERS : Aakash Jacob – Vocals & Guitars
Anisha Sarah Verghese – Vocals and Percussion
Anjana Raghavan – Vocals
Benny Dayal – Vocals and Percussion
Toby Joseph – Guitars
Wayne Fernandez – Bass
Visit them at: http://www.facebook.com/subject2changemadras?sk=info
LA PONGAL : is a band based in Chennai, performing a unique style of music which combines ancient south Indian folklore and popular culture. It is an awesome collaboration between an array of contemporary musicians and authentic folk musicians from Tanjavur. This reverberating stage act elevates the act of watching, into experiencing the kaleidoscope of costumes, movement, and the shimmering scape of music, dance, entertainment and art all rolled into one. La Pongal takes inputs from Tamil folk music traditions such as Nayaandi Melam, Kuravan kurathi aattam, Themmangu and Karagaatam and incorporates influences from around the world, while giving it a new-age electronic twist. So with the blend of all these world music elements and Tamil folk songs, arranged with transcultural rhythms, La Pongal creates a class of sound that is its very own.
VISIT THEM AT : http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Pongal/179453545437521?sk=wall
GENRE : Tamil folk with an electronic twist
CIRCUIT : When 5 LOYOLITES who had common music interests came together Circuit was born
Genre : Blues/Progressive rock/Electronica
MEMBERS :
Rameez Khan : Vocals
Bjorn Surrao : Bass
Shashank Vijay : Drums
Karun Ramani : Guitars
Anirudh Ravichandar : Keyboards
This is one show you shouldn’t miss , Come have a ball !
For more info on us :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slum-Soccer/146778742023134
www.slumsoccer.org

Keen Venturers and Trekkers invites all for a trek to one of the exotic forts filled with waterfalls.
Visapur fort (also called Visapoor fort) is a hill fort near Visapur village in Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification.
Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa’s palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temple dedicated to him scattered all over the place]. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur fort.

Meeting Point: Ghatkopar Railway Station at 6:30 AM

Trek fees: Rs 400/-

Fees includes:
Breakfast,
Transportation from Ghatkopar to the Base and back by Private bus,
Camp Instructor, guide and other expertise,
Safety and other equipments required for the trek….

Things to be carried:
• Packed lunch and Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
• A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs)
• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
• Windcheater
• Good trekking shoes
• Haversack to put all your things, so that your hands are free (avoid sling bags)
• Camera (Optional)
• Medicines that you require usually. (optional)
• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D

Time to reach the Top: 2.5 hours

Height 1,084 m (3,556 ft)

Please note:
• avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
• Trek fees does not include extra charges incurred by the participants for extra food, drinks, transportation, lodging, etc. apart from provided by Keen Venturers & Trekkers
• Drinking and smoking is strictly Prohibited
• The given schedule may vary slightly according to the circumstances on the particular day.

For Registrations and Booking please contact:
Email: [email protected]
# Kanwar: 9619262722/9833272744
# Vinayak: 9869227389

Last Date of registration: 1st July 2011

Only 35 seats available, please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment…..

Also please check out the pictures of our last visit: http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Profile?uid=14650763469896364407

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