PB: Trek to Andharban 28-29th July (Friday night- Saturday)

PARVAT BUDDIES: Jungle Trek to ANDHARBAN on 28-29th July 2023 (leaving Friday night).

Some Info about the place:
Andharban literally means ‘The Dark-Forest’. This beauty of Mother Nature; located approx 640m above sea level; is situated in the Mulshi district of Maharashtra. It is from here that River Kundalika (famous for rafting) originates. During the trek one comes across several beautiful streams, varied flora and wonderful views of the valley apart from the fresh natural air. The trek lasts for approx 12-14kms which involves easy walking on an uneven terrain.

Grade: Easy.
Endurance: Medium.

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. Wherever feasible, we try our best to arrange private transport from Mumbai for your comfort. 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.
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.

Tentative Itinerary:
(These are approximate timings)

Assembly: At Mumbai @ 2100hrs sharp on Friday, 28th July 2023.

(Exact pickup point will be communicated upon completing registration.)

2130 hrs: Start overnight journey by private AC vehicle

Saturday, 29th July 2023
0400 hrs: Arrival in the base village, Pimpri.
0500 hrs: Wake up call. Finish off routine morning chores.
0600 hrs: Breakfast. Briefing & Introductions.
0630 hrs: Start Trekking. Enjoy the nature as we cross numerous streams and explore the beauty of the misty jungle.
0930 hrs: Reach Hirdi village and take a snack break. Enjoy view of the valleys.
1000 hrs: Start return trek to base village.
1300 hrs: Freshen up and have lunch.
1500 hrs: Bid adieu to Andharban and resume journey for Mumbai.
1700 hrs: Halt for washroom & tea/coffee.
2200 hrs: Reach Mumbai tentatively.

** 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] TREKKING SHOES (must be in good condition) Carry extra socks and laces.
4] TORCH / HEADLAMP with extra batteries.
5] Windcheater / Poncho

Food & Hydration
6] WATER (at least 2 litres, Prefer metal bottles over plastic ones OR Carry Water bladder)
7] Light SNACKS like biscuits, energy bars, candies, dry fruits & nuts, ORS, some juicy fruits as per your liking.
8] Personal Spoon (to prevent plastic waste generation)

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

Miscellaneous
12] Toiletry Kit, Wet Wipes, Odomos, Sanitizer etc.
13] Dry bag/plastic bag to store your used clothes & Shoes.
14] Garbage bag to dump all wrappers, tissues etc.
15] Neck Pillow & lightweight shawl (for bus travel)

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

Extra Luggage items can be kept in the bus

Cost:
Rs. 1675/- (non-refundable)

Inclusions:
 Insurance.
 Forest Department & Village Land Entry Fees.
 Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai in private AC vehicle.
 Washroom and Changing facility in base village
 1 Veg. Breakfast & Tea/Coffee.
 1 Veg. Lunch (simple village food).
 Evening Tea/Coffee.
 Basic First Aid Kit (for minor cuts/bruises/sprain).
 Route & Trek Guidance.

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

Registration Process:
No. Of Seats: Min 12 and Max. 20 participants. (First come First Serve on Payment Basis)
(Trek is subject to minimum participation)

** Registrations are strictly by phone call & online payment only! **
Last Date for registrations & payment: 9pm, 24th July 2023 (Monday).

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 / 8779689289)
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 194 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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