Canvas N Chrome

More of a Short Hike than a Trek; Kondhane caves is located on the famous trekking route that takes one up to Rajmachi fort. The Buddhist cave carved out of the rock is an imposing & beautiful structure that is worth exploring

 

The easy undulating trail combined with the walk through dense forest with abundant waterfalls makes this an enjoyable day outing during the monsoons.

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Join  Canvas N Chrome as we hop, skip, & jump across this easy trail while enjoying the rain and waterfalls on the way to Kondhane!

 

 

 

Detailed Itinerary: July 28, 2018

 

• Canvas N Chrome Team will be boarding the 06.24 a.m Karjat Fast Train from Dadar - Central Railways

* 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)

• Meet at Karjat Station at 07.45 a.m.
  * Feel Free to Ride/Drive to Karjat & Join for the Trek if Train is not your preferred transport medium

• Walk to the Rickshaw stand (~0.25hrs)

• Drive to base point (~0.5hrs)

• Breakfast followed by Route & Safety Briefing (~1.0hrs)

• Trek to Kondhane Caves (~1.5hrs)

• Explore the Caves, Frolick in the Waterfalls & Take in the Views (~1.5hrs)

• Hike down to base village for Lunch

• Rickshaw to Karjat post lunch

• We will target reaching back in Mumbai by 06.45 pm 

 

 

 Important Notes:

 

• The Hike/Trek to Kondhane caves is graded as Easy because of an easy trail which leads up to the caves; Endurance grade is Easy as it takes not more than 1.5hrs to get to the caves.

• 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.

• Dry Snacks like Chocolate Bars & Dry Fruits are recommended - Can come in handy in case of emergency

 

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 **