PB: Trek to Prabalgad on 16-17th Dec 2022

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PARVAT BUDDIES: Trek to Prabalgad on 16th – 17th Dec 2022 (Fri-Sat).

Some Info about the place:
PRABALGAD (740m/2428ft) as the name suggests, is a mighty hill fort located in the Matheran Mountain range. It has got a beautiful dense jungle on its flat top just like Matheran and hence also considered to be a cousin of Matheran. In fact, when the Britishers discovered Matheran as a hill station, they explored the possibility of developing Prabalgad as a hill station too, but supposedly dropped the idea because of shortage of water here.
A couple of water cisterns, bastions and a few ruined fort walls and entrances are what remain of the original fort. From the top, one is blessed with wonderful views of the entire Matheran range especially the famous rock steps of Kalavantini Pinnacle to the North which is a treat to watch. On the south, one can witness a grand view of Irshalgad with Morbe dam in its backdrop. Manekgad and Karnala are other peaks which can also be seen from the top of this fort.

Our Plan:
We plan to trek up Prabalmachi on Friday night and camp there. Next day, after breakfast we shall be ascending the fort from its northern end traversing its forested top to reach the southern end and if feasible explore an old forgotten route for descending thus giving you a thrilling offbeat experience. The trek is going to be lengthy requiring high endurance.

Grade: Moderate-Difficult.
Endurance: High.
Approx Trek Distance: 15 kms.

Suitability:
This trek is suitable for people with good fitness levels and prior trekking experience.
(Not recommended for kids & 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.

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. Actual timings on the trek day may vary due to several factors)

Assembly Point: Panvel Railway Station
Assembly Timing: 2045hrs sharp on Friday, 16th Dec 2022.

2100 hrs: Start Journey for base village by Private non-AC vehicle.
2145 hrs: Briefing & Warm-up.
2200 hrs: Start Night Trek.
2330 hrs: Stay at Prabalmachi.

Saturday, 17th Dec 2022
0530 hrs: Wake up. Freshen up.
0600 hrs: Stretching & Warm-up
0615 hrs: Breakfast.
0630 hrs: Start Trek for Prabalgad.
0815 hrs: Reach Northern Summit.
0830 hrs: Traverse to Southern Summit.
1100 hrs: Start descending by offbeat route (subject to feasibility)
1400 hrs: Lunch at Prabalmachi and rest.
1600 hrs: Start descending to base village.
1730 hrs: Take transport for Panvel Rly Stn.
1815 hrs: Take the next available train for 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.
2] RUCKSACK (~40L) (preferably with rain-cover).
3] TREKKING SHOES. Carry extra socks and laces.
4] TORCH / HEADLAMP with extra batteries.
5] SLEEPING BAG OR Shawl
Food, Hydration & Utensils
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.
Clothing & Accessories
8] Wear Full length track-pants & full sleeves Shirt (preferably dry-fit) to protect oneself from insects, thorns, cold and sunburn.
9] CAP / HAT, Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
10] Lightweight SWEATER/Jacket, Buff
11] Extra pair of clothes, a lightweight towel, and flip-flops to put on after the trek is over.
Miscellaneous
12] Dry bag to store your used clothes & Shoes.
13] Small garbage bag to dump wrappers, tissues etc.

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

Cost:
Rs. 1200/- per head (non-refundable)

Inclusions:
Veg. Meals (1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch)
Travel from Panvel Railway Station to base village & vice versa in non-AC Cabs.
Dormitory Accommodation in Village house with toilet facility.
Basic First Aid Kit.
Route & Trek Guidance.

Exclusions: Friday Dinner, Train tickets, Packaged drinking water, cold-drinks, any entry fee or camera fee, any sort of personal expenses, any other thing not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

Registration Process:

No. Of Seats: Min 6 and Max 13 participants. (First come First Serve on Payment Basis)
[The event is subject to minimum participation.]

Last Date for registrations & payment: 9pm, 14th Dec 2022 (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 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 177 enjoyable events!

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