SHRI SIDDHESHWAR TREKKING CLUB

Dear Friends / Trekkers,

SHRI SIDDHESHWAR TREKKING CLUB

Wanna go for a trek? But, where to go, when to go and how to go? Many queries like this had troubled all the amateurs and us for a long time. But friends, don’t worry. The information is at your click now.

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OUR CLUB’S MOTTO IS - “NO PROFIT NO LOSS”
WHEN TO GO: -Summer –
Best season to go for an outing, as it is the season of vacation. But suitable for those places where problem of water shortage does not persist. This the most suitable season for having a glimpse of surrounding region.
Monsoon –
To experience the enchanting and fascinating Mother Nature abundant with lush green forests, beauty of mountains and to see the various aspects of nature this is the best season. No heat to burn, no cold to harass, but only pleasant atmosphere that will increase our enthusiasm.
Winter –
Best of the best season, no scorching heat to harass you and no fog to hide the scenery, also no water problems in this season. October to January is the best season to go for cross-country treks.
Most of the times, the common accommodations on fort are a cave either, a cavern or a temple. But many places comprise of the resorts, either private or owned by M.T.D.C. So we have also mentioned the forts where proper season exists.

This club arranges various treks: -

1- Jungle Trek,
2- Nature Trek,
3- Trek on Fort,
4- Traveling,
5- Visits to Historical Places,
6- Cycling Trek,

INITIAL PLANNING: - The most important thing is an appropriate trekking sack that should be quite suitable so as to carry maximum luggage without straining your back and shoulder. The following items are important
ONE- DAY TREK –
1] Water bottle
2] Cap
3] Hunter shoes (Sports shoes for monsoon)
4] Dry food (Preferably more biscuits and less oily stuff)
5] Optimum one or two pairs of clothes
6] Cutting knife
7] Torch (Preferably Commander torch)
8] Pen and Notebook
9] Safety matches
10] First Aid kit
MORE THAN ONE-DAY TREK –
The additional items other then the above item lists are: -
1] Toothbrush and Paste
2] Candles and Matchsticks
3] Stove or Clicks
4] Kerosene
5] Bedding, like sleeping mat, sleeping bag (in winter), etc
6] Plate, Spoon, Glass
7] Raw foodstuffs like rice, magi, etc
8] Small Bucket
9] Trekking Rope (about 50 m)
10] Newspapers (if required)
Specially for monsoon season following items should be carried along with the above items
1] Raincoat or Windcheater (Umbrella for camera)
2] Plastic bags in larger number
3] Magnetic Compass
4] Rainy or Sports shoes
All the belongings should be properly packed in plastic bags to protect from being wet.
TRAVELING AIDS: - Traveling by private vehicle is quite convenient, but it is too costly hire a private vehicle. To travel at minimum cost, the best medium is S.T. Buses, which have an extensive network in Maharashtra and have reached almost to every nook and corner of the state.
DO AND DON’TS WHILE VISITING THE FORTS: -
The forts are not just old constructions, but they also retain the memories of our ancestors. Thus they tell us how we should be proud of our glorious history. In Maharashtra, the forts are like the temples in which resides the memory of the most adorable legend of all times, ‘CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ’.
The importance of the forts has reduced in this modern world of technology but they still deserve due respect from all of us. Friends, it’s not just the job of archeologist to take care of these places.
It’s our duty to save these forts from being abused. Hence there are some Do’s and Don’ts that should be followed by all of us:

DO:1. The important and artistic exhibits (Monuments) like the entrances, bastions, carvings and sculptures should be photographed (depicted).
2. Along with group- photos more stress should be given on nature around us.
3. For those interested in historical evidences, the letters on carvings should be copied
or noted down.
4. Precautions should be taken to keep the surroundings clean.
5. Precaution should be taken to protect your selves from snakes, rodents and even
wild animals.
6. Always try to leave some permanent mark on those places where one is likely to get
Lost.


DO NOT:1. Do not disturb the quiet surroundings by causing noise pollution with music systems
2. Do not spread any plastic garbage. Instead, pick it up and dispose it in the city.
3. No smoking and drinking in such areas. At least bottles should not be Smashed or else
somebody might get injured.
PRECAUTIONS IN FOREST: -
1] Hunting knife or axe should be taken.
2] Dress code should be such that it should get camouflaged in the
forest. Gaudy dressing may distract animals in the forest.
3] Engine oil should be carried.
a) To keep away reptiles.
b) To light fire
4] Fire should not be lighted unnecessarily.
5] For preventing insect bites wear full pants and shirts

"Save Nature And Your Future."
Thus a one-day trek gave me great courage, to do some more treks. I thank to my 'great group' forgiving me beautiful eyesight to look at nature.

SHRI SIDDHESHWAR TREKKING CLUB
We had Done Arranged Many Treks; list is belows:

1. Malhargad on 20-Aug-06
2. Torna Fort on 08-Oct-06
3. Tikona Fort on 05-Nov-06
4. Raireshwar on 19-Nov-06
5. Shivneri Fort on 10-Dec-06
6. Rajgad on 17-Dec-06
7. Karnala Fort on 24-Dec-06
8. Harishchandragad on 06-Jan-07
9. Jejuri Kadepathar on 14-Jan-07
10. Raigad Fort on 28-Jan-07
11. Kalsubai Shikhar on 11-Feb-07
12. Canian Valley on 22-Apr-07
13. Torna Fort on 06-May-07
14. Rohida Fort on 10-Jun-07
15. Purandar - Vajragad Fort on 17-Jun-07
16. Hadsar on 24-Jun-07
17. Kothaligad on 08-Jul-07
18. Lohagad Fort - Bhaje Leni on 15-Jul-07
19. Katraj To Sinhagad on 22-Jul-07
20. Pali - Sarasgad on 29-Jul-07
21. Chavand Fort on 05-Aug-07
22. Visapur Fort on 15-Aug-07
23. Tung Fort on 19-Aug-07
24. Kenjalgad Fort on 02-Sep-07
25. Dukes Nose on 09-Sep-07
26. Vairatgad Fort on 30-Sep-07
27. Kavalya Killa on 07-Oct-07
28. Kamalgad on 14-Oct-07
29. Ratangad on 27&28 -Oct-2007
30. Naneghat - Jeevdhan on 04-Nov-07
31. Chandan-Vandan on 18-Nov-07
32. Khandas To Bhimashankar on 25-Nov-07
33. Alibag to Kulaba Fort on 09-Dec-07

Our Next Trek Feature - Torana Fort
Katraj to Sinhgad
Panshet to Velha
Rajgad
Shaniwarwada to Sinhgad on Cycle trek
Konkan Trek

It is the day that we all deserve,
For the wickedness by which we torture,
And don't take one small step to preserve,
Our dear and marvelous Mother Nature.
The nature we see today,
May not be what we see tomorrow,
For Mother Nature's future is grey,
And well it'll surely be our sorrow!
Have you ever counted the sins we bring upon ourselves,
For our selfish momentary and monetary profits?
The sorrow, anguish and misery on our mother's face tells,
For God's Sakes, stop it!
So I plead to you , my dear friend,
Take our Mother Earth's great care,
And as soon as our dirty ways we'll mend,
She'll definitely give us back her love's due share!