Canvas N Chrome

GUTS N GLORY - WATERFALL RAPPELLING IN KONDHANE

There is no adrenaline rush like descending on a rope down a thundering waterfall with the the mist & fine spray from the cascading water blinding you & the sound numbing your senses! Experience the Thrill & Conquer your Fears on successfully touching down the rocky ground after descending down the waterfall.

 

Join Canvas N Chrome on a simple hike through an Ancient Buddhist Settlement for a Rappelling Experience like no other! 

 

 

 

 

Itinerary: 

 

• Canvas N Chrome Team will board from Dadar Central (PF.4) @ 06.24AM

• Halts for Karjat Fast Local from CST - 06.10 / Byculla - 06.18 / Dadar - 06.24 / Kurla - 06.30 / Ghatkopar - 06.35 / Thane - 06.50 / Dombivali - 07.02 / Kalyan  - 07.10 to Karjat(~1.5hrs)

• Feel Free to Ride/Drive to Kondhane village & Join for the Trip if Train is not your preferred transport medium

• Rickshaw to Kondhane village (~0.5hrs)

• Simple Breakfast (~0.5hrs)

• Trek to Rappelling Location (~1.0hrs)

• Safety Briefing & Instructions

• Explore the Buddhist Kondhane caves & enjoy the location while waiting your turn to Rappell(~3.0hrs)

• Return back to Karjat station by evening & Head back home to Mumbai

 

 

 Important Notes:

 

• The Hike/Trek to Kondhane is graded as Easy because of an easy trail which leads up to the location; Endurance grade is Easy as it takes not more than 1.0hrs to get to the location.

• Wearing full clothes (Track pants + Full sleeve Shirt/Tshirt) is advisable – Prevents cuts & bruises while walking through the forest & also protects from insect bites.

• Track pants advisable – Jeans can get uncomfortable on treks & also tend to soak & retain water if it rains, avoid as far as possible

• Trekking/Sports shoes advisable – Covered feet provide safety from stubbing your toes on rocks, etc and also from insect/snake bite.

• Extra Floaters/Footwear advisable – Sports shoes tend to open up/tear during treks through rain & having an extra pair of floaters helps.

• A sturdy & comfortable haversack advisable – To stock all the gear & keep hands free while hiking.

• Packing of all essentials in polythene advisable – To protect from getting wet in the rain.

• A good torch is compulsory – In case of Emergency

• 2 liters of water is compulsory – Drinking water is only available in a rock cut water tank and is not exactly potable.

• Do not forget to Pack Lunch for the day!

 

 

Our Belief System:

 

• Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will not be permitted & flouting of this basic rule will lead to immediate expulsion from the group.

• Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.

• The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.

• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

• Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.

• Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Leave only footprints, Take back only memories”

  

 

 

** We strive to provide the best of services & adhere to the planned tour program, However the Program can be subject to change **

 

 

 

 

Trip Date: July 25, 2015

 

Cost: Rs. 1,000 per person

 

Group Size : 40 thrill-seekers maximum

 

 

 

Notes:

 

• Registrations will be confirmed on first come first served basis upon receipt of full payment.

 

• The trip will be conducted subject to minimum number of 12 registrations.