Trikon #3710 Ganpati Gadad Caves Trek

Event Tag: Trikon #3679
Event Name: Ganpati Gadad Trek
Event Date: Saturday, 6th August 2022
Event Cost: Rs. 1,499 (With Transport) / Rs.999/- (Without Transport)
Grade: Easy
Approximate Duration: 1.5 hours of ascend

Imagine yourself having a bird’s view from the top of a cave, sounds quite exciting right? Such is this location named GanpatiGadad.GanpatiGadad, is a trek that one might never forget. ‘Gadad’ means the caves of Lord Shree Ganesha. These Gadad which mean caves are formed in the rocks surrounded by mesmerising waterfalls. One can even spot out the caves from a distance. One can see rectangular patches from far which are the caves. Blooming with greenery in monsoon, one of the most awaited treks of the year is GanpatiGadad.

A trekker’s encounter with this impressive place is truly mesmerising. Fogged waterfalls on the way to GanpatiGadadis one of the few reasons in the list and the one of the few reasons why GanpatiGadad is a must visit. GanpatiGadad is also known as Ganesh caves. A series of 6 to 7 caves awaits this monsoon to be explored again and again. GanpatiGadad is one of the famed adventure destination for trekkers and adventure lovers. A monsoon trek to GanpatiGadad is must especially for those who seek for a blissful experience. Exploring 6 to 7 caves at GanpatiGadad makes this treks an exciting adventure along with trekking.

About the place

One starts the journey from a path from a dense forest to this beautiful destination from Palu, Sonawale, a village located in Murbad which is the base village of the trek. Naneghat Trek, Gorakhgad Trek, Dhakoba Fort Trek, Gorakhgad Fort trek, Machindragad are some treks to name which are available nearby this enchanting location. From the small village located in Murbad named Sanawale village, one would reach the destination in 2.3 hours. Located in Thane district, GnapatiGadad is one of the moderate treks near Mumbai. Trekkers come across drenched green valleys, cool winds, hovering clouds and thrilling waterfalls during this time of the year which is monsoon. During your trek while walking across few fields and beautiful streams take a right to start your adventure by climbing the mountain trunk. The caves of GanpatiGadad will be soon visible and one needs to climb higher on the left side of the caves. The view here is scenic. The front view would be of a fort named ‘Durg’. On the right hand side one will also see the scenic view of ‘Siddhagad’, ‘Gorakhgad’ and ‘Machindragad’. If you turn to your left you can see ‘Dhakoba’, ‘Jivdhan’ and ‘Naneghat’

Finally after reaching the caves, the first cave will greet you with a small milky waterfall. You will find such small foggy waterfalls and streams while trekking. Hence this is one of the ‘must do’ treks during the monsoon season.

Highlights:
Surrounded by historic forts like Dhakoba Fort, Nanheghetect.
Beautiful small Waterfalls which form a white curtain over the caves.

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1:
05:00 am: Meet the Trikon team at Sanjay Gandhi National Park,Borivali (E)
05:15 am: Start journey for Ganpati Gadad, pick up on the way
05:40 am: Meet the Trikon Team at Bisleri Gate, Andheri (E)
06:00 am: Pick up from Pritam Hotel, Dadar (E)
06:30 am: Pickup from Teen Haath Naka, Thane
08:30 am: Reach base village, Breakfast
10:00 am: Start ascending towards the Caves , Post Introduction round
12:00 pm: Reach the top & Explore the Caves
01:00 pm: Start Descend
03:00 pm: Reach Base and Have Late Lunch
05:00 pm: Start our journey back to Mumbai
08:00 pm: Reach Mumbai (Depends upon the traffic)

Inclusions:
Private Non AC Bus from Mumbai – Mumbai
Breakfast and Lunch
Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges
5% GST Charges

Exclusions:
Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
Anything other than above mentioned inclusions

Things to Carry
Mask and Hand Gloves (Mandatory)
Identity card
2 ltrs water
Camera (Optional)
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & Biscuits
Extra Pair of Clothes
Clean napkin or small towel
Sunscreen
Torch
Mosquito repellant
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
Please carry medicines if you need any
Hand Sanitizer

Monsoon Safety Measures
Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing
Wear shoes with good grips
Use repellents to keep bugs away
Make note of the nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.
Do not stray away from your group during the trek
Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts

Covid Safety Guidelines:
Each member of the group (participants/leaders/ clients & staff) wears a protective mask while interacting with each other. Do carry a few unused, disposable masks.

It is strongly recommended to wear caps, full sleeves shirts and full trousers and shoes for adventure activities. It reduces exposure of your body parts.

It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not traveled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested positive in the last 14 days.

Ascertain whether any participant has any symptoms of Influenza like illness (ILI) like fever, dry cough, weakness, severe body ache etc. at the time of beginning of activity. If it is so then he/she should be asked not to participate in the activity and be evacuated on medical grounds and should be asked to report to the local health authority with his own expenses.

Strictly avoid eating gutkha, pan masala, cigarette or sniffing which induces spitting, coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching external surfaces and touching your face when outdoors.

If the location of your adventure activity is too crowded then be prepared to leave or wait for the crowd to disperse/for your turn.

It is mandatory that a participant informs the organizers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organizers to inform and alert all other persons in the group, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organizers/group leaders about his Covid test results.

IMPORTANT:
Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.

Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

Fitness & Health:
Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands a good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.

Important Information: Dear Trikoners, always remember SHOES are your best companion on a trek! Please wear a good pair of TREKKING SHOES and not sports or running shoes. Make sure they are durable and firm enough to withstand tough conditions. You can carry floaters to wear only after the trek is completed. Feel free to contact Trikoner buddies prior to the trek in case of any confusion.

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