PB: Sunset Trek & Camping at Prabalmachi (offbeat route) on 27-28th Dec 2025
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*PARVAT BUDDIES:* Sunset Trek & Camping to Prabalmachi (offbeat routes) on 27-28th Dec 2025 (Sat-Sun)
*Some Info about the place:*
*Prabalmachi (400mtrs)* (15kms from Panvel) – a tribal hamlet situated on a plateau nestled amongst the mountains is an ideal trekking spot for amateur trekkers. It offers serene views of the Matheran mountain range, Kalavantini Pinnacle, Karnala and Prabalgad fort. Prabalmachi during the winter season is a very good location for outdoor camping. Combined with delicious local food and company of friends & family, this outing is the perfect adventure weekend you always yearned for.
*Grade:* Easy-Moderate
*Endurance:* Low-Medium
*Approx Trek Distance:* 10 kms over 2 days.
*Approx Climb:* ~400m
*Suitability:* This hike is ideal for beginners (with good fitness levels and proper trekking shoes) as well as kids above 6 years, if accompanied by parent/guardian.
*Offerings:* Travel from Panvel, Veg Meals, Camping, Experienced & Certified Trek Leader
*Cost per head:* ₹1661/- (non-refundable) **
*Event Link:*
https://www.facebook.com
*Glimpse:*
*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 two decades 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. Wherever feasible, we try our best to arrange private transport from Mumbai for your comfort. All your meals during this trek will be taken care of by us so you need not bother about cooking and packing anything from home. We always carry a basic first aid kit with us. We also provide outdoor insurance cover for our trek participants on request. 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.
*Some Trek Rules:*
Climbing the Mountain is definitely an enjoyable adventure, provided we all follow some discipline. Please get yourself acquainted with our trekking rules here: https://parvatbuddies.blogspot.com/p/trekking-rules.html
One must follow these basic rules strictly so that the outdoors can be enjoyed in a safe way.
*Assembly Point:*
Panvel Railway Station
*Assembly Timing:*
1500 hrs sharp on Saturday, 27th Dec 2025.
*Tentative Itinerary:*
_(These are approximate timings. Actual timings on the trek day may vary due to several factors)_
1515hrs: Start Journey by private non-AC cabs.
1600hrs Briefing, Introductions. Warm-up & Start the trek. Enjoy Sunset on the way.
1900hrs: Reach our campsite. Tent allocation. Freshen up.
1930hrs: Dinner
2030hrs: Games/Activities/Adventure Stories/Fun time
2230hrs: Goodnight
_Sunday 28th Dec 2025_
0630hrs: Wake up and freshen up for Sunrise view
0730hrs: Breakfast
0830hrs: Start descend trek
1030hrs: Take cabs back to Panvel Railway Station
** 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.
2] RUCKSACK (~40L) (preferably with rain-cover).
3] TORCH / HEADLAMP with extra batteries.
4] TREKKING SHOES. Carry extra socks and laces.
*Food, Hydration & Utensils*
5] WATER (at least 2 litres, Prefer metal bottles over plastic ones OR Carry Water bladder)
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 trek-pants & full sleeves trek-shirt (preferably dry-fit) to protect oneself from insects, thorns, cold and sunburn.
8] CAP / HAT, Buff, Jacket/Sweater/Hoodie, Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
9] Extra pair of clothes, a lightweight towel, and flip-flops to put on after the trek is over.
*Miscellaneous*
10] Dry bag/plastic bag to store your used clothes & Shoes.
11] Small garbage bag to dump wrappers, tissues etc.
12] Toiletry Kit, WetWipes, Odomos, Sanitizer etc
*Optional (recommended):*
• Trekking pole. (Strongly recommended)
• Camera, Umbrella.
• Personal Medicines.
• Small Knife, Whistle, Matchbox
*Cost per head (non-refundable):*
₹1661/-
₹1331/- (children below 10yrs of age)
*Inclusions:*
✅ 1 Veg. Dinner
✅ 1 Veg. Breakfast
✅ 1 Refreshment
✅ Accommodation in camping tents equipped with mattress, bedsheet, pillow, blanket with toilet facility.
✅ Travel from Panvel Railway Station to Base village & vice versa in pvt non-AC cabs.
✅ Basic First Aid Kit.
✅ Route & Trek Guidance.
❌ *Exclusions:* Insurance, Packaged drinking water, cold-drinks, train tickets, any entry fee or camera fee, any tips or any sort of personal expenses, any other thing not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
*Registration Process:*
No. Of Seats: Min 5 and Max 19 participants. (First come First Serve on Payment Basis)
_[The event is subject to minimum participation.]_
** Registrations are strictly by phone call & online payment only! **
*Last Date for registrations & payment:* 4pm, 25th Dec 2025 (Thursday).
_Your seat will be considered 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.
*About Us:*
We are *PARVAT BUDDIES* –
a Mumbai based group of naturelovers and adventurers involved in organising adventure activities like Trekking, Camping, Cycling, Outdoor Yoga, StarGazing, Leisure & Backpacking Trips etc *_since 2014_* We have successfully curated about 234 enjoyable events for youngsters, children, students, corporates and families.
*For any queries, feel free to Contact us:*
Parin H Shah
🥏 9869173138
📞 7718075422
parvatbuddies@gmail.com
*PARVAT BUDDIES*
*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._