If you really want to get a feel of the original earth, want to breath pure air, if you really want to see stunning landscapes of unspoiled wilderness - Go trekking with GayBombay to Sudhagad
The New Zealanders call it "Tramping, the Australian's "Bush Walking". The English call it Hiking", while we Indians call it "Trekking" Call it what you wish, trekking is the best way to see the world. On Sunday 23 September, the GayBombay chariot shall hit the Mumbai Goa Highway. Onboard the chariot there shall be cheers and jeers, song and dance and food (breakfast) as we pass Panvel, Pen and than to Nagothane where we shall take a detour from the Mumbai Goa Highway towards Pali - the land of the Ballaleshwar Ganpati- One of the Ashtavinayaks. With the blessings of Lord Ganesh, leaving our chariot behind we shall ascend the sahayadris on a trek that could be described as child's play. The gradient isn't very steep either. The difficult terrain has been overcome by proper iron stairways like the ones in Victorian buildings. Leisurely walking along the beaten path (taken by earlier trekkers), in a couple of hours the GayBombay Royal cavalcade shall enter the Fort through the Pacahapur Mahadarwaja and shall proceed to the Pant Sachiv Rajwada. This where the royalties shall hold court and be entertained with food, music and games "Yahan shamma jalegi, chausar bichega aur shabab bhi hoga aur husn bhi" For those who want to inspect the fort can visit the Bhoraidevi Temple, Shiva Temple, Takmak Tok (Echo Point) and see the several secret escape routes on the fort. We shall spend most of the day on the Fort until about 5:00 in the evening when our royal cavalcade shall have to descend the fort before it gets dark. The descend onto Pali should take us an hour. Ganesh Festival time is the most auspicious time to visit this temple Ballaleshwar Ganpati and we shall certainly visit the temple on before we get on to our chariot. But as we near Mumbai remember to shed your royalty and return to the real world. Remind yourself that you are not a king but just another pauper. You have a date with royalty on Sunday 23 September! Trek a mountain, see a new place, know the history, meet new people, make new friends, and catch up with old. Sing, dance and play. A lot can happen over a trek! If you haven't yet confirmed your date do it now! To Register: Send an email to Jayesh at de.joy.gb @ gmail.com or call us on The Trek Infoline 9867734639. The Bus for the Trek shall start from the Main Gate of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali (East). It will stop at the following locations on the timings listed alongside. Please intimate your boarding point, so that we make sure that we don't miss you. 6:00 am: National Park, Borivali (East) 6:20 am: Gold Spot (Bisleri) Factory, Western Express Highway, Andheri (East). 6:50 am: Pritam Hotel, Station Road, Dadar (East) 7:10 am: Yogi Hotel, Diamond Gardens, Chembur (East) 7:30 am: Vashi ( ST Stop at Junction of Station Road and Sion Panvel Highway) All timings listed above are departure timings of the bus so be there at least 10 mins before the listed time. Don't forget to do the following: Wear: 1. Attire that permits your full movement of your body. Track bottoms or light cotton trousers is better option. Do not wear jeans or body hugging clothes. 2. Walking shoes or Good Floaters (No Chappals or Formal Shoes), Carry the following things with you: 1. Cap, 2. Knapsack (preferable water proof). 3. Plastic Sheet/Bag to line your rucksack 4. Special Medication or Food if you need any, 5. Biscuits (as a light snack), 6. Water (2-3 litres), 7. A couple of sachets of Tang. 8. A plate, mug, and spoon, 9. Change of clothes and Towel (must as you will need to change), 10. Rain Gear (No Umbrellas please, they will be blown away if we encounter strong winds). 11. Binoculars and Cameras if you are interested. See you on Sunday. Warm Regards, Jayesh
