Monday, February 12, 2007

Tribal Trekking Routes In SAHYADRI MOUNTAINS



The Sahyadri, with their rugged topography, rocky mountains and pinnacles, historic hill forts, huge lakes and extensive forest region are a virtual paradise for trekking, climbing and camping. The Sahyadris provide a wide choice of outdoor and adventure to all lovers of outdoor life - the trekker, the climber and the nature lover.

Tribal Village Tour and Trekking

Living in a Tribal village is a unique experience. This tour offers you a chance to see village life very closely. You will stay in a tribal village with tribal people. Most of the villages are located at the mountain base and having lot of Jungle around. In this tour you will do trekking from one village to another.
The Tribal Village - Trekking Tour
Duration 8 Nights and 9 Days
Places to Visit Mumbai - Bhandardara - (Villages) Ghatghar - Saamrad - Ratanwadi - Kumshet -Shirpunje
Day 1: Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai and takeover from Airport, Transfer to the Hotel. Rest day.
Day 2:

Mumbai - Bhandardara (182 km Drive)
Travel from Mumbai to Bhandardara which is around 182 km by road. Bhandardara is a Hill station having lot of things to see you can have extra day to explore this area. Transfer to the Hotel.

Day 3: Bhandardara - Ghatghar (22 km Drive)
Drive to Ghatghar which is a first village where we will be having our Camp. Night stay in Camp.
Day 4: Ghatghar - Saamrad (Aprox. 5 km Trek)
A short trek to next village. Explore this village and surrounding. Night stay in Camp.
Day 5: Saamrad - Ratanwadi (Aprox. 8 km Trek)
Trek to next village. This trek will go through lots of ups and downs and through Jungle also. Night stay in Camp.
Day 6: Ratanwadi - Ratangad - Jungle Camp (Aprox. 10 km Trek)
Trek to next village. Visit Ratangad(4255 ft.) It is an interesting fortress, situated at the edge of ghats with numerous water cisterns and caves.It also commands an excellent view all around. Night stay in Jungle Camp.
Day 7: Jungle Camp - Kumshet (Aprox. 12 km Trek)
Trek to next village. Explore this village and surrounding. Night stay in Camp.
Day 8: Kumshet - Shirpunje (Aprox 15 km Trek OR Drive)
Drive to next village. Explore this village and surrounding. Night stay in Camp.
Day 9: Shirpunje - Bhandardara - Mumbai (Aprox 225 km Drive)
Travel back to Mumbai. Night stay in Hotel. Tour End.
Note: You can customize this tour according to your plan. Please do not hesitate to contact us for your questions and concerns. Email : info@himadventures.net






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