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Monsoon treks for nature lovers

June 13, 2006 09:47 IST

What: India Outdoors, an adventure travel company, offers its Monsoon Adventures 2006 tours from Mumbai.

Details

Option 1

 ~ Destination: Peth Fort

~ When: July 2

~ Activity: Hiking

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 700 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 600 per person

~ Assembly time: 6.15 am at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 2

~ Destination: Prabal Fort

~ Activity: Hiking

~ When: July 9

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 700 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 600 per person

~ Assembly time: 6.15 am at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 3

~ Destination: Prakruti Farms, Karjat

~ When: July 23

~ Activity: Waterfall rappelling

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 800 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 700 per person

 ~ Assembly time: 6.15 am near Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 4

~ Destination: Matheran

~ When: August 12, 13

~ Activity: Hiking from Bhivpuri

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 1,200 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 1,100 per person

~ Assembly time: 6.15 am at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 5

~ Destination: Prakruti Farms, Karjat

~ When: August 19, 20

~ Activity: Waterfall rappelling/ Valley crossing

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 1,600 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 1,500 per person

 ~ Assembly time: 2.15 am near Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 6

~ Destination: Rajmachi Fort

~ When: August 20

~ Activity: Hiking

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 700 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 600 per person

~ Assembly time: 6.15 hours at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 7

~ Destination: Harishchandragad 

~ When: September 2, 3

~ Activity: Trekking

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 1,400 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 1,300 per person

 ~ Assembly time: 6.15 am at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Note: This trek is for experienced trekkers only. 

Option 8

~ Destination: Peb Fort

~ Activity: Hiking

~ When: September 17

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 700 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 600 per person

~ Assembly time: 6.15 am at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

Option 9

~ Destination: Visapur fort

~ When: September 24

~ Activity: Hiking

~ Rates:

  • Non-member: Rs 700 per person
  • IONC member: Rs 600 per person

 ~ Assembly time: 0615 hours at Punjabi Chandu Halwai, Dadar TT Circle.

The fee includes:

~ For day trips

  • Breakfast
  • Packed lunch
  • Private/ public conveyance
  • Services of instructors

~ For overnight trips

  • Conveyance
  • Accommodation in cottages/ hotels
  • All vegetarian meals
  • All technical gear
  • Services of instructors
  • All activities, as specified 

What you need

~ Please remember to carry the following with you

  • An extra pair of clothing and footwear
  • Windcheater or other rainwear
  • Thin towel
  • Drinking water (minimum three litres)
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Peak cap
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal identification
  • Personal medication, if any
  • Spare waterproof covers or large plastic bags
  • Day sack

How to book

~ For further details and bookings please contact:

India Outdoors Public Limited 
169/ C Outhouse
Neelkanth Niwas
Purandare Park Soceity
Dr Ambedkar Road
Dadar TT
Mumbai -- 400 014

Phones: (022) 24186360, 24102446, 30948621

e-mail: info@indiaoutdoors.com

Web site: www.indiaoutdoors.com

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