 CO TREKKERS VERDICT…………………………

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Ø Shariva Shenai-“Hey Thanks a lot for such wonderful Trek again. Had gr8 fun with HB Trekkers 2nd time . Keep arranging this kind of one dayTreks. HB Trekkers always ROCK. Waiting for next Trek .Keep ROCKING ... All The Best ...”

“Khupach majja aali . Hybrid Trekkers always Rock ... Waiting for next Treak .”

Ø Manoj Kumar-“i really feel proud to be a one of member during gorakhgad trek and i really enjoyed a lot. i would love to join you guys again. dont forget to inform me for the next trek plzzzzzzzzz.........”

Ø Trupti Rane, MBA aspirant –“proud of u guyz...keep climbing..”

Ø Shahbaz Khan, Senior Associate in Client Services at Indegene Lifesystems Pvt Ltd –

“Awesome guys!!!Great job!!”

Ø Manvi Vernekar,Ruia Biotech- Hii khup khup maja aali,vry well organized! The food was gud too.aani evdhya lokanna handle kelat! Hats Off.

Ø Priti Shringarpure, Ruia Biotech- Hey hybrid trekkerz, eka avismarniya trek sathi khup dhanyvad….hope der r lots more to cum…

Ø Vihang Ghalsasi, IIT Bombay- HYBRID ROCKS!!!

Ø Swapnil Gaonkar, First source employee- This group is going to go a long wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

Ø Parth Pardeshi, Ruia Biotech- wishing u all the very best for all coming trekking seasons.

Ø Shriyans Kanvinde,Director,MarsTours & Nature Explorers- I am now ur permanent member!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ø Shraddha Bhore, Ruia Biotech-“wen u go to google and type "hybrid trekkers" the first nine photos are urs guys... its amazing..!!”

Hybrid Trekkers rock....!!!!
we really enjoyed a lottttttt........
had a blast....!!!

v (The above mentioned comments are not self generated ones and also not enforced ones….these are just pure feelings expressed by our fellow trekkers from their hearts and HYBRID TREKKERS are thankful for their constant support)

TREK TO RAJGAD

Ø Date: 14^th-15^th August 2011.

Ø Difficulty level: Moderate.

Ø Cost: Rs.800/- per head

*Registration fees once paid are not refundable under any circumstances*

Ø Things to carry:

Two pair of dry clothes, a pair of shoes. (COMPULSORY), Min.2 litre water and snacks, Wind Sheater, Toothbrush, toothpaste, papersoap, Bedsheet, Sleepingbag (optional), Chain with lock

Personal medicines if any, Glucon D, painkiller, crocin, band aids, Mosquito repellent.

v ITINERY:-

1) Assemble at Ruia College premises at 10.00 p.m. on 13^th August 2011.

2) Travel the whole night and reach ‘Gunjavane’ (Base village of RAJGAD) at 6.00 a.m. (14^th Aug.). Have breakfast and start trekking at 7.00 a.m.

3) Enter the fort via ‘Chordarwaja’ at 9.30 a.m. and take rest at ‘Padmavati temple’.

4) Trek to ‘Suvela machi’ and reach the temple back at 2.00 p.m. Have lunch.

5) After lunch, trek to ‘Sanjivni machi’ and reach back to temple at 6.00 p.m. Stay overnight in ‘Padmavati temple’ after having dinner.

6) On 15^th Aug. at 8.00 a.m., after having breakfast trek to ‘Balekilla’.

7) Start descending at 11.00 a.m. Reach Gunjavane at 1.00 p.m. Have lunch.

8) Travel to Mumbai at 2.00 p.m. Reach Ruia College at 7.00 p.m.

v Camera and mobile phones or any other personal belongings should be brought at your own risks and taken care of.

*Please inform the coordinators prior about any specific health problems or any allergic reactions.

v Note:

· It should be noted that the trek organized is purely a private affair .

· Participation will be confirmed only by phone.

· So people hurry up & register yourselves asap. The last date for payment of money is 5^th Aug 2011.

Ø For Any Querry Contact :

Kaustubh Padwal : 9930251468 Viraj Tavsalkar : 9167473787

Suyog Lohar : 9664365804 Omkar Juvekar : 9969723706

Abhijit Birje : 8980902997

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HIRVEGAAR MAHULI………………………………………………………… (17/07/2011)

The fact that HYBRID gets associated with something new prior to every trek has now become a sort of habit. After a whole lot of virtual publicity before the Karnala trek, it was time for some hardcore publicity. An advertisement of the Mahuli trek, 3 days before in ‘MidDay’ just provided the right impetus to increase our excitement for the trek. As expected the incessant rains in July caused little delay in our schedule. A two and half hour journey led u to the beautiful village of Mahuli, with lush greenery spread all around and blue mountains with misty clouds in the background. A rather late staple breakfast of trekkers ( kandepohe and cutting chai) was finished and the trek was started without wasting any time.

The events in the beginning itself confirmed that it was going to be one happening trek. A group loosing their path, few getting slipped in the stream, pants getting torned, shoe soles coming off and of course fresher’s feeling the heat. Wooow we had it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Mahuli is not an easy trek but at the same time it does not have any risky patches as such. On another day we would have completed the trek in four stages taking proper halts. But here since we were running against the time, we had cut down on our halts and constantly push our fellow trekkers. In Mahuli, the excitement reaches its highest point during its final stages where the atmosphere grips us with its green valleys, white clouds, blowing winds and constant rainfalls. It has to be experienced to believe it.

On the top, we had our snack break and photo shoot of the entire group in the middle of that cold and chilling atmosphere. Here, we also decided to pay homage to all those victims who lost their lives in the MUMBAI BLAST which happened just a few days back by observing a 2 minute silence. Thereafter, the descend was a very quick one, with most trekkers like us running their way through the rocks. In the stream below, we had the best relaxing time of the day. It made us forget our ages and get back to those old childhood days.

And finally, we had our lunch late in the evening, but indeed a satisfying one. The return journey was also a safe and sound one as usual. What was surprising to see, was the kind of bonding that everyone shared at the end of the day, in spite of being a mixed crowd.

In the end, we would like to thank ‘Krushna Mama’, for his delicious home food and his lovable hospitality. Also need to mention here is an important man, ‘Prashant Nimkar’ of ‘Ujwal travels’ who has been our backbone and has given his buses for all our treks.

‘HYBRID TREKKERS’ also appreciates the courage of two budding trekkers -Sarvesh Lohar and Shantanu Lohar. The kind of ability and trekking sense shown by both of them at such a tender age was worth admiring. HATS OFF.

Finally it was a special day for me and there could not have been a better way to celebrate your birthday than going for a trek.

HAPPY TREKKING

OMKAR.D.JUVEKAR

Monsoon trek to Mahuli

Mahuli Fort, on the hill of the same name 2815 feet high, is in the Shahapur sub-division about four miles north-west of Shahapur. Towards the south end of the hill top is a huge cleft, probably 700 or 800 feet deep, in which stand some gigantic basalt pillars. The old ascent was from the east by the Machi village. The gateway which stands at the head of a very steep ravine, and the battlements along the crest of the ravine are still perfect. The fortifications are said to have been built by the Moghals, and on the top are the ruins of a place of prayer and of a mosque.

Date: 17^th July 2011.

Type of trek: Normal.

Cost: Rs.350/- per head

Meeting point: Ruia College at 06.00 AM

Concluding time: Evening Approx 07.00 PM

Cost includes:

1) Travelling to & fro by Private bus: DADAR – Mahuli (Asangoan) – DADAR

2) Morning Breakfast and tea

3) Simple vegetarian meal (Lunch).

Everyone should reach Ruia College (Matunga-east) premises by 6.00 a.m.(SHARP.)

Reach back to college around 7.00 p.m.

Things to carry:

1) A pair of dry clothes.

2) A pair of shoes. COMPULSORY.

3) A bottle of water 1 Litre Min and snacks.

4) Wind Sheater.

5) Personal medicines if any.

6) Glucon D, painkiller, crocin, band aids. (If required).

7) Mosquito repellent.

v Camera and mobile phones or any other personal belongings should be brought at your own risks and taken care of.

*Please inform the coordinators prior about any specific health problems or any allergic reactions.

Note :

It should be noted that the trek organized is purely a private affair .

Participation will be confirm only by phone.

So people hurry up & register yourselves asap. The last date for payment of money is 11th July 2011.

*Registration fees once paid are not refundable under any circumstances*

For Any Querry.

Contact :

Kaustubh Padwal : 9930251468

Viraj Tavsalkar : 9167473787

Suyog Lohar : 9664365804

Omkar Juvekar : 9969723706

Pravasvarnan Karnala Killyache ………………….… (26-06-2011)

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Cool showers of monsoon and a warm up trek to Karnala on 26^th June 2011 was an ideal beginning to this trekking season. Add to that a whole lot of virtual publicity and a thunderous response was like an icing on the cake for all of us. However, now began the real job and a responsibility of making another trek one of the most memorable one for all of its participants. As usual everyone assembled at Ruia triangle early in the morning. With a huge crowd to handle and two buses in the offering, we had to split ourselves into twos, each controlling one bus. A smooth ride across the lush green Panvel, landed us to Yousuf Meherally canteen were we first had our breakfast.

The break fast was followed by a quick journey towards the entrance of ‘Karnala Bird Sanctuary’. Mean while we were joined by fellow trekkers who came directly to the destined place on their bikes. A head count of the trekkers and general instructions regarding trekking were followed by a two hour rigorous and intense climb towards the pinnacle. The journey included all the dramas associated with trekking. The fresher’s feeling the heat in first half hour itself, constant encouragement to reduce the number of halts and of course a lot of photography on the way.

A slight shower of rain just added to the beauty of the forest giving that much needed coolness. However, that made the path more slippery and trekkers getting slipped regularly just became the norm. Reaching on top of the Karnala fort, the lush greenery was seen to be believed and the rapid flow of fresh air made everyone forget their painfull legs. A much needed snack interval and listening to the sound of silence made everyone stay on top for about an hour. What followed was an extended photography session with the Karnala pinnacle standing firm in the background. Surely all the fun got immortalized at that moment!!!!!.

The descend began right after the photo session along the same path. Overcoming the tricky hurdles and again going through the same series of slippery patches, all of us heaved a sigh of relief on reaching the base. A delightful heavy lunch was on everyone’s mind while descending down and I think no one was disappointed at all. A return journey to Ruia College just gave a chance to relax those tired legs and look back at all the memories gathered throughout the day.

In the end I would like to thank some key members – Shriyans Kanvinde, Saurabh Rane (Wild Explorers) and Tejas Thakur, without whom it would have been really very difficult for us to organize the trek for such a huge crowd. Looking forward for such support ahead in future also. Thank You.

All I can say now, after the trek is that “Yeh to sirf trailer tha ………..picture abhi baki hain mere dost”.

HAPPY TREKKING

OMKAR.D.JUVEKAR.