BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mumbai Hikers - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mumbai Hikers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mumbaihikers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mumbai Hikers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T103000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260103T012418Z CREATED:20260103T012418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T012418Z UID:69918-1768041000-1768051800@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:trek at tailbaila DESCRIPTION:“Walls may stand tall\, but determination stands taller — it always finds a way.” ������ \n Following Love \n #chatrapatishivajimaharaj #sahyadri #tailbaila #karjat #Khopoli #pali #sudhagad #lohgadfort URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/trek-at-tailbaila/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Trekking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T060141Z CREATED:20260107T020342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T060141Z UID:69969-1768039200-1768156200@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:Star Gazing & Planetrory wonders camping event DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stargazing against the picturesque backdrop of majestic mountains\, where the air is crisp and the sky is a deep canvas of darkness\, enhanced by minimal light pollution. This celestial event presents an ideal time for observing the stars\, constellations\, planets in all its glory. A stargazing expert will be present to share extensive knowledge about astronomy\, guiding you through the intricate details of celestial bodies\, their movements\, and the stories behind various constellations. With their expertise\, you will not only learn to identify different stars and planets but also understand the significance of their positions and the fascinating phenomena that occur in our universe. This immersive experience will allow you to witness the magic through a telescope\, where you can observe distant galaxies\, shimmering star clusters\, and perhaps even the craters of the moon up close\, making for an unforgettable evening under the stars. \nCamping in tents at the foothills of Ratangad on open farmland enriches the experience\, providing an extraordinary opportunity to connect with nature amidst the scenic Sahyadri landscape. Nestled in the embrace of rolling hills\, this location offers not just a place to sleep but a chance to immerse yourself fully in the natural world. As the sun sets and the sky transforms into a tapestry of colors\, you can gather around sharing stories and laughter with fellow campers\, while the sounds of nature create a soothing soundtrack to your evening. The cool breeze carries the scent of the earth and the surrounding flora\, enhancing your connection to the environment. \nHighlights: \nCamping in tentsStar gazing with an expertAmrutheswar templeBhandardara DamSamrad kokankada\, Sandhan view point*Local homemade cuisineEvent facts: \nGrade: EasyEndurance: LowType: CampingNearest Village: SamradItinerary from MumbaiDay 1: \nTravel by hired vehicle from Mumbai Dadar East TT Cirlce at 10:00AM to the campsite – 6 hours.Event Briefing & introduction – 20 min.Tent pitching and Allocation on a sharing basis.Hangout at the campsite or go for a short hike.Dinner break at villagers house/ campsite – 1 hour.Star Gazing experience with telescope by an Astronomy expertDAY 2:Wake up call – 06:30 AM.Witness the nature beauty in the sunrise hoursFresh up and breakfast – 1 hourTravel to Ratanwadi – 30 minVisit the ancient Amruteshwar temple – 30 minTravel to Bhandardara – 30 minVisit Bhandarada lake – 30 minRoad journey from Bhandardara to Mumbai by hired vehicle – 6 hours.Price: ₹2900 \nInclusive of transport from Mumbai by hired AC Vehicle.Star gazing expertise with telescopeVeg Dinner on DAY1 & Breakfast\, Veg Lunch on DAY2Wildlife sanctuary entry feeCamping in tents on triple/ quadruple sharing basisGroup discount available for more than 3 pax. \nExcluded: snacks break during travel\, anything other than mentioned above\, or any personal expenses. \nRegistration Process:Step 1: Book Your Seat \nVisit the event website ramblersindia.com/event-info/stargazing and book your seat by completing the registration process.Seats reserved for manual payment will be blocked for one hour and automatically deleted if payment is not received within that time.Step 2: Fill Mandatory Disclaimer Form \nAfter payment confirmation\, participants will receive a participation disclaimer form.Fill up the disclaimer form accurately to provide necessary information.Compliance with the disclaimer is mandatory for participation.Step 3: WhatsApp Group Creation \nA WhatsApp group will be created one day before the event departure.All registered participants will be added to the group.This group serves as a platform for communication\, updates\, and coordination among participants.FAQ: ramblersindia.com/faqInstagram www.WhatsApp wa.me/9137425730 URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/star-gazing-planetrory-wonders-camping-event/ LOCATION:Samrad ORGANIZER;CN="Ramblersindia":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260103T012417Z CREATED:20260103T012417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T012417Z UID:69916-1768037400-1768048200@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:सह्याद्री मित्र संमेलन-नाशिक DESCRIPTION:सह्याद्री मित्र संमेलन २०२६४ थे..⛩️ 10 th January महाराष्ट्र देशा-छायचित्र प्रदर्शन आर्किटेक्ट संग्राम गोवर्धने..Adventure sports expo- \n11 th January मुख्य सह्याद्री मित्र संमेलन सकाळी ९.३० ते ५ URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%b9%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a6%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%a8-%e0%a4%a8/ LOCATION:Nashik\, Maharashtra\, India\, Nashik\, Maharashtra\, India END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T060141Z CREATED:20260107T020341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T060141Z UID:69968-1768024800-1768035600@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:Strawberry Plucking One Day Trip from Pune DESCRIPTION:? Strawberry Plucking One Day Trip from Pune – Panchgani & Wai Ganpati Temple \nEscape the city and spend a refreshing day amidst lush strawberry farms\, scenic hill views\, and temple calm ?This is a perfect family-friendly one day trip from Pune\, loved by kids\, couples\, seniors\, and first-time travellers. \nJoin Outdoor Ventures for a relaxed countryside experience where you’ll hand-pick fresh strawberries\, enjoy a delicious lunch\, and seek blessings at Wai Ganpati Temple on the banks of River Krishna. \n⸻ \n? WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TRIP \n✔️ Authentic strawberry plucking experience✔️ Pluck 1 kg fresh strawberries per person✔️ Learn about strawberry farming from local farmers✔️ Peaceful visit to Wai Ganpati Temple✔️ Comfortable travel\, meals & guided support✔️ Easy\, safe & enjoyable for all age groups \n⸻ \n? TOUR HIGHLIGHTS \n• Visit strawberry farms in Panchgani• Hands-on strawberry plucking experience• Learn about seasonal vegetables & farming• Wai Ganpati Temple darshan• Veg lunch & refreshments• Scenic countryside photo spots• Hassle-free Pune–Pune travel with coordinator \n⸻Date : 10 Jan 2026?️ TRIP DETAILS \n• Duration: 1 Day• Region: Mahabaleshwar / Panchgani• Difficulty Level: Easy• Best For: Families\, kids\, senior citizens\, couples & groups• Locations Covered: Panchgani Strawberry Farms & Wai \n⸻ \n? PICKUP POINTS \n? Shivajinagar – 6:30 AM? Swargate – 7:00 AM \n⸻ \n? COST \n₹2450 per person (limited-time offer) \n⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES \n• No prior trekking or experience required• Ideal for school holidays & family outings• Strawberry season runs from December to March• Seats fill fast during weekends \n⸻ \n? TRAVEL TIPS \n• Wear comfortable clothes & walking shoes• Carry cap\, sunscreen & water bottle• Follow farm rules & respect crops• Carry camera / phone for farm photos \n⸻ \n? WhatsApp / Call for booking & regular updates:090223 91067 \n? Click Interested / Going to stay updated? Share this event with family & friends ? URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/strawberry-plucking-one-day-trip-from-pune-panchgani-wai-ov/ LOCATION:Pune\, Maharashtra\, India\, Pune\, Maharashtra\, India ORGANIZER;CN="Outdoor Ventures":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T060141Z CREATED:20260103T012414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T060141Z UID:69913-1767452400-1767522600@mumbaihikers.org SUMMARY:PB: Sunset Trek & Camping at Prabalmachi (offbeat route) on 3-4th Jan DESCRIPTION:?️⛰️?????⛺*PARVAT BUDDIES:* Sunset Trek & Camping to Prabalmachi (offbeat routes) on 3rd-4th Jan 2026 (Sat-Sun) \n*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. \n*Grade:* Easy-Moderate \n*Endurance:* Low-Medium \n*Approx Trek Distance:* 10 kms over 2 days. \n*Approx Climb:* ~400m \n*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. \n*Offerings:* Travel from Panvel\, Veg Meals\, Camping\, Experienced & Certified Trek Leader \n*Cost per head:* ₹1661/- (non-refundable) ** \n*Event Link:*facebook.com \n*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. \n*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.htmlOne must follow these basic rules strictly so that the outdoors can be enjoyed in a safe way. \n*Assembly Point:*Panvel Railway Station \n*Assembly Timing:*1500 hrs sharp on Saturday\, 3rd Jan 2026. \n*Tentative Itinerary:*_(These are approximate timings. Actual timings on the trek day may vary due to several factors)_ \n1515hrs: Start Journey by private non-AC cabs. \n1600hrs Briefing\, Introductions. Warm-up & Start the trek. Enjoy Sunset on the way. \n1900hrs: Reach our campsite. Tent allocation. Freshen up. \n1930hrs: Dinner \n2030hrs: Games/Activities/Adventure Stories/Fun time \n2230hrs: Goodnight \n_Sunday 4th Jan 2026_0630hrs: Wake up and freshen up for Sunrise view \n0730hrs: Breakfast \n0830hrs: Start descend trek \n1030hrs: Take cabs back to Panvel Railway Station \n** Trek Ends ** \n*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: \n*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. \n*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. \n*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. \n*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 \n*Optional (recommended):*• Trekking pole. (Strongly recommended)• Camera\, Umbrella.• Personal Medicines.• Small Knife\, Whistle\, Matchbox \n*Cost per head (non-refundable):*₹1661/-₹1331/- (children below 10yrs of age) \n*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. \n❌ *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’ \n*Registration Process:*No. Of Seats: Min 5 and Max 19 participants. (First come First Serve on Payment Basis) \n_[The event is subject to minimum participation.]_ \n** Registrations are strictly by phone call & online payment only! ** \n*Last Date for registrations & payment:* 4pm\, 1st Jan 2026 (Thursday). \n_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._ \n⚠️ *IMP INSTRUCTIONS:* \n❗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! \n❗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. \n❗ Smoking\, Consumption of Alcohol\, Intake of Drugs/Narcotics\, Littering\, Creating Noise and playing music is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. \n❗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. \n❗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. \n❗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. \n❗ Trim your nails 2 days before the trek. Ensure you get proper sleep before the trek day. \n❗ 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. \n❗ Read the itinerary\, rules and checklist thoroughly. Lastly\, leave a brief note about this plan at home. \n*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 235 enjoyable events for youngsters\, children\, students\, corporates and families. \n*For any queries\, feel free to Contact us:*Parin H Shah? 9869173138? 7718075422parvatbuddies@gmail.com*PARVAT BUDDIES* \n*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._ URL:https://mumbaihikers.org/event/pb-sunset-trek-camping-at-prabalmachi-offbeat-route-on-3-4th-jan-2026/ LOCATION:Prabalmachi\, Maharastra 410206\, Matheran\, 410206\, IN CATEGORIES:Trekking ORGANIZER;CN="Parvat Buddies":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR