I had been on one ‘offbeat ‘ trek with the trekking group ‘ Offbeat Sahyadris ‘ before . It is something I like about this group , of doing treks other than well trodden routes . Its certainly their USP . So when Priti asked whether I could come for a trek from Valvan toContinue reading “Astansari – Dhaundasari (Konkan to Ghat)- Crazy trek !”
Category Archives: My treks in the Sahyadris
Raireshwar – Nakhind – Aswalkhind : Jan 2011
DAY 1 : Raireshwar – Nakhind – Kudali It had been 5 months since my last trek , what with me being away in Delhi . For someone accustomed to trekking once every 20 odd days , 5 months was quite a sabbatical ! . So when Priti asked whether I was interested in aContinue reading “Raireshwar – Nakhind – Aswalkhind : Jan 2011”
Harishchandra via Nalichi Vaat – Dec 2009
I had been to Harishchandragad once before , via the Tolar Khind route and since then , had always wanted to try the tougher , more thrilling ‘ Nali chi vaat ‘ . Trek Mates had organised one for the 12th , 13th of december , which suited me just fine . ( exam gettingContinue reading “Harishchandra via Nalichi Vaat – Dec 2009”
Harishchandra – via Khireshvar : June 2009
I had heard and read reams upon reams about this place . The famed Konkan kada , the long hike , the temple at the top had all contributed in creating a huge aura about the place . And believe me , Harischandragad did not disappoint one bit . This is one place you wouldContinue reading “Harishchandra – via Khireshvar : June 2009”
Ratangad Trek – August 2009
The Kasara – Igatpuri region offers some of the best treks in Maharashtra . The tall imposing peaks , on an average taller than the rest of the Sahyadris , command the region . A beautiful panorama unfolds in front of us as we climb into Kasara ghat . Ratangad , Kalsubai , Katrabai ,Continue reading “Ratangad Trek – August 2009”
Alang – Madan Trek : March 2009
It had been eight long months since my last trek (Torna) and my feet were itching to once again head towards the Sahyadris ! . Months had passed with me making and canceling plans for some or the other trek. Soon , the month of March arrived , practically the last month before the heatContinue reading “Alang – Madan Trek : March 2009”
