ONE DAY TREK TO MANIKGAD
01st July 2018
THIS EVENT IS OVER !!

Brief Info

​
Type: Hill Fort

Grade: Medium

Height: 1867 Feet above MSL

​Base Village: Vadgaon​

Region: Karjat / Panvel

About the place -

​
Manikgad is situated on a hill in North Konkan near Chawk and can be seen while travelling on Mumbai - Pune Highway. The fort 
​top ​
has 
​a ​
couple of water cisterns
​ and some 
remains of settlements and
​​
 fortification. The fort was used as a watch tower
​ to control trade routes between Maval and Coastal regions. It
 offers a commanding view from top
​ and surrounding f
orts like Karnala, Irshaal, Prabal, Kalavantin
​, Sankshi​
 
​etc. ​
can be seen from top.


Tour Itinerary

​Plan - 

Sunday, 
​1st July 2018
 - 

Mumbai Trekkers - Meet at Panvel Railway Station at 7:30am sharp. We will be taking a Slow train to Panvel reaching Kurla at 6:48am, Vashi at 7:07am, Panvel at 7:37am

  • Travel to base village
  • Breakfast, Introduction, Rules and Regulations
  • Start Trek to Fort Manikgad at 9:00 am
  • Explore the fort and lunch atop at 1:00 pm
  • Start descend at 2:00 pm 
  • Back to the base village at 4:30pm
  • Freshen up and Evening Tea
  • Travel back to Panvel by 5:30 pm
  • Reach Mumbai by 8:00 pm

Tour Cost
Cost of the event is Rs. 600/- only (For Mumbai Trekkers)

Cost of the event is Rs. 900/- only (For Pune Trekkers)


The cost includes - 

  • Transportation from Panvel to Base and back by jeep / Auto (Mumbai Trekkers)
  • Morning Breakfast and Evening Tea
  • Guide and Expertise Charges

Cost does not include - 

  • Lunch for the day
  • Bottled Drinking Water / Cold Drinks
  • Any personal / travel insurance
  • Anything which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Registration Process
​
To register for this event, contact -
​ 9987577684 / 9819986540 / 9987007742​
 

To confirm registration, one has to handover or transfer entire trek amount to following bank account - 

Account Name: OWLET OUTDOORS
Account Number: 50200028742000 (Current)
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Shantivan, Borivali East, Mumbai
IFSC: HDFC0000414
Things to be carried
​
Here is a list of things to be carried for the trek -

  • Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek. No sling bags
  • Water 3 Liters at least (Compulsory)
  • Lunch for the day (Compulsory)
  • Windcheater / Poncho
  • Extra clothes and Towel / Napkin
  • Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
  • Personal medicines required if any
  • Plastic bags to wrap your stuffs
  • Wear proper footwear. Avoid Chappal, Sandal etc.
  • Identity Proof
Rules to be followed
Few rules that we would like people to follow - 

  • Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, narcotics is strictly now allowed and would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • Leader's decision will be final and binding to all members. No arguments will be entertained.
  • Each member is responsible for their own safety and baggage.
  • Please do not wear any jewellery or gold ornaments.
  • Please do not litter. Do not throw plastic, paper, wrappers, bottles etc. Carry them home to throw in the dustbin.
  • We strongly believe in saying - Wherever we go, leave only footprints and take back only memories.
Other Info
It is advisable to wear full sleeve clothes and comfortable trekking shoes.

Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.

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For Registraion Email Us at: owletoutdoors@gmail.com

or Call: 9987577684 / 9819986540