ParvatBuddies: Monsoon Camping & Thrilling Trek to Ghanchakkar on 27-28th July 2024

PARVAT BUDDIES: Camping & offbeat trek to GHANCHAKKAR on 27-28th July 2024.

Some Info about the place:
GHANCHAKKAR (1532m/5026ft) is the third highest mountain in the state of Maharashtra after Kalsubai (1646m) and Salher (1567m). The steep slopes coupled with furious rains and winds make it one of the most challenging monsoon treks in the Sahyadri. Ghanchakkar is situated in the Bhandardara region and offers a grand view of Arthur Lake. Ratangad, Pabargad, Kalsubai, Ajoba, Katrabai are some other prominent peaks in the vicinity.

NOTE:
This trek is not meant for small kids and complete beginners. Fit individuals having good trekking shoes can attempt this trek under guidance of our experienced leaders. Prior trek experience would be helpful.

Grade: Moderate-Difficult.
Endurance: High.
Approx Elevation Gain: ~750mts.
HD Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/kNmKXt-qjbo

Why PARVAT BUDDIES?
Extensive painstaking preparations have been carried out by our team of experienced leaders in planning and organising this trek for you. Our leaders are well versed with the terrain and have a trekking experience of about a decade in the Sahyadri. Your safety is our prime goal so rest assured that we will take good care of you during the trek. Our USP is that we prefer to trek in small sized groups so as to have a better bonding and interaction among our participants. The average group size of our events is around 15 people making our events much more enjoyable and memorable. We maintain a reasonable Leader to Participant ratio which is about 1:10 on an average. We also have a good number of female participants joining our events. On an average around 45% of our participants in the past have been females, proving that we are a gender friendly group. We always carry a basic first aid kit with us. We also provide outdoor insurance cover for our trek participants. We follow a ‘Leave No Trace’ Policy and try our best to leave a minimum possible impact on our ecology while conducting the treks. We respect the Mountains and follow a set of rules to ensure discipline in our outdoor activities.

Trek Rules:
Climbing the Mountain is definitely an enjoyable adventure, provided we all follow some discipline. One must follow these basic rules strictly so that the outdoors can be enjoyed in a safe way:
https://parvatbuddies.blogspot.com/p/trekking-rules.html

Tentative Itinerary:
(These are approximate timings. Actual timings may vary)

Assembly: 12PM on Saturday, 27th July 2024 at KASARA Railway Station

1215 hrs: Start journey in Pvt Non-AC vehicle.
1245 hrs: Halt for Lunch at any restaurant/dhaba on TTMM basis.
1430 hrs: Resume journey for base village.
1630 hrs: Reach base. Visit nearby lake or waterfall.
1900 hrs: Veg Dinner & settle in comfortable tents
2100 hrs: Lights off

Sunday, 28st July 2024
0500 hrs: Wake up call. Freshen up.
0600 hrs: Breakfast & Briefing.
0630 hrs: Start Trekking.
1000 hrs: Reach Summit
1030 hrs: Start descending.
1400 hrs: Reach base village, freshen up and have Lunch.
1530 hrs: Start journey for Kasara.
1730 hrs: Halt for Tea
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** Trek Ends **

Things you should carry (COMPULSORY):
In order to have an enjoyable time in the outdoors, one needs to be well equipped with the following things:

Mains
1] Identity Proof.
2] Rucksack (~30/40L) (preferably with rain-cover).
3] TREKKING SHOES (must be in good condition) (Carry extra pair of socks and laces)
4] TORCH / HEADLAMP with extra batteries.

Food & Hydration
5] Personal WATER Bottle/WATER Bladder (at least 3 litres)
6] Light SNACKS like biscuits, energy bars, candies, dry fruits & nuts, ORS, some juicy fruits as per your liking.

Clothing & Accessories
7] Wear Full length track-pants & full sleeves Shirt (preferably dry-fit) to protect oneself from insects, thorns, cold and sunburn. Wear Clothing which allows flexibility in movement.
8] Extra pair of clothing, lightweight towel, and flip-flops.
9] WINDCHEATER, CAP / HAT.

Miscellaneous
10] Small garbage bag to dump wrappers, tissues etc.
11] Dry-bag to store your used clothes & Shoes.
12] Personal Medicines

Optional (recommended):
• Trekking pole.
• Power bank / Charger
• Camera.
• Umbrella.

Cost:
Rs. 3000/- per head (non-refundable)

Inclusions:
 Travel from/to Kasara in Pvt non-AC vehicle
 Forest Entry Charges
 Insurance
 Tented Accommodation in base village with toilet facility
 1 Veg. Dinner
 1 Veg. Breakfast
 1 Veg. Lunch
 Route & Trek Guidance by Certified Trek Leader
 First Aid Kit. (For minor cuts/bruises)
Exclusions: Lunch on Saturday, Packaged drinking water, cold-drinks, any sort of personal expenses, tips, any other thing not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

Registration Process:

Group Size: Min 6 & Max 12
(The event is subject to minimum participation).

Certain important offerings like Insurance etc cannot be provided last minute; so please register before the following date:

Deadline for registrations & payment: 4pm, 24th July 2024 (Wednesday).

Your seat will be booked only when we receive complete participant details along with the confirmation (transaction id/screenshot) of the online payment. Please call us on the below-mentioned number to know the Bank Details for Funds Transfer.

IMP INSTRUCTIONS:
 Any outdoor activity is physically demanding and should NOT be confused with picnic. Do not expect home like comforts in the outdoors. Be open to raw and rugged experiences!
 It is important to be in good health and to have a basic level of physical fitness to ensure a happy time during the event. Consult your doctor before joining the event if you’re suffering from any ailment/injury.
 Smoking, Consumption of Alcohol, Intake of Drugs/Narcotics, Littering, Creating Noise and playing music is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
 It is important for all participants to abide by the instructions of the team leader from time to time. Any violation of Event Rules or misbehaviour will be dealt with strictly and the participant will be expelled from the group immediately without any refund.
 The time schedule for the event has to be followed strictly by every participant so as to have a timely and safe execution of the event.
 Avoid Jeans/Belts/Sling bags as it is important to walk freely in the outdoors. Shorts, 3/4ths and Sleeveless tops are strictly NOT allowed. Avoid applying Deodorant/fragrances as it might attract honeybees/insects etc.
 Trim your nails 2 days before the trek. Ensure you get proper sleep before the trek day.
 Avoid bringing costly gadgets/devices and valuables like jewellery etc. Carry only sufficient cash. Try to keep the weight of your bag as less as possible. Wrap your belongings in dry bags to protect them from dust and/or rains.
 Read the itinerary, rules and checklist thoroughly. Lastly, leave a brief note about this plan at home.

For any queries, feel free to Contact us:
Parin H Shah
9869173138 (Whatsapp & GPay)
7718075422 (Call)
parvatbuddies@gmail.com

About Us:
PARVAT BUDDIES is a Mumbai based group of adventurers and nature lovers established in the year 2014. We organise outdoor activities like trekking, camping, cycling, outdoor Yoga, leisure trips, tree planting, etc. We have successfully conducted 215 enjoyable events for various age groups!

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Disclaimer: While utmost care will be taken by the organisers, all participants shall be responsible for their own safety and belongings. Organisers will not be responsible for any injury, casualty, death or any other untoward incident. Decision of the trek leader shall be final and binding on all participants.

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