PB: Malshej Ghat – The Ancient Pathway 18th Sept 2022

PARVAT BUDDIES: Overnight Monsoon Trek (Descend) on 17-18th Sept 2022

Malshej Ghat – The Ancient Pathway!
Some Info about the place:
MALSHEJ GHAT as you might have heard is one of the most beautiful and wondrous Ghats in Maharashtra especially in the monsoons. Many of you might have travelled there by road but we are pleased to take you off the roads and into a serene mountain trail full of thrilling water-streams and dense green jungles!

Grade: Moderate.
Endurance: Medium.
Approx Trek Distance: 10kms
Approx Elevation: 400mtrs Descend

Suitable For: People with good fitness levels, proper Trekking shoes and prior trekking experience. (Not recommended for complete beginners)

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 40% 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 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 on the trek day may vary)

Assembly Point: Mumbai (will be shared at time of registration)
Assembly Timing: 11PM sharp on Saturday, 17th Sept 2022.
2330 hrs: Start journey by private vehicle.

Sunday, 18th Sept 2022
0400 hrs: Arrival in base village and rest.
0530 hrs: Freshen up
0600 hrs: Breakfast. Introductions & Briefing.
0700 hrs: Descend Trek starts
1000 hrs: Reach viewpoint of Kalu waterfall (we won’t be crossing river)
1130 hrs: Resume trail to base village
1300 hrs: Lunchtime. Change of clothes.
1500 hrs: Bid adieu to Malshej Ghat and resume journey for Mumbai.
1700 hrs: Halt for Evening tea.
2000 hrs: Reach Mumbai.

** Trek Ends **

Things you should carry (COMPULSORY):
In order to have an enjoyable time in the mountains, one needs to be well equipped with the following things:
Mains
1] Identity Proof, Sanitizer, Mask.
2] RUCKSACK (~30L) (preferably with rain-cover).
3] TREKKING SHOES. Carry extra socks and laces.
4] TORCH / HEADLAMP with extra batteries.
5] Lightweight Shawl

Food & Hydration
6] WATER (at least 2 litres)
7] Light SNACKS like biscuits, energy bars, candies, dry fruits & nuts, ORS, some juicy fruits as per your liking.

Clothing & Accessories
8] Wear Full length track-pants & full sleeves Shirt (preferably dry-fit) to protect oneself from insects, thorns, cold and sunburn. Clothing should allow flexibility during movement.
9] WINDCHEATER, CAP / HAT.
10] Extra pair of clothes, a lightweight towel, Napkin, and flip-flops to put on after the trek is over.

Miscellaneous
11] Toiletry Kit
12] Dry bag to store your wet clothes & Shoes.
13] Small garbage bag to dump wrappers/tissues etc.

Optional (recommended):
• Trekking pole.
• Small Knife, Whistle, Matchbox, Feviquik, Diary & pen.
• Camera.
• Umbrella.
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion.
• Personal Medicines.

Registration Process:
No. Of Seats: Min 10 and Max 14 participants. (First come First Serve on Payment Basis)
(Trek is subject to minimum participation)

Last Date for registrations & payment: 6pm, 14th Sept, 2022 (Wednesday).

Cost:
Rs. 1600/- (non-refundable)

Inclusions:
1 Veg. Breakfast.
1 Veg. Lunch
Travel from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat and vice versa in private vehicle.
Basic First Aid Kit. (for minor cuts/bruises)
Route & Trek Guidance.

Exclusions: Packaged drinking water, cold-drinks, any entry fees, any sort of personal expenses, any other thing not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

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 Deo/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)
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 173 enjoyable events!

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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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