Celebrate the Advent of Monsoon with Jungle Lore Atop Peb Fort

Jungle Lore announces the inaugural event of its Monsoon Calendar. Another dimension of the Jungle Lore Experience.
 
June 19, 2010 - PRLog -- 27th June - Trek to Peb Fort
The first of many exciting events on the Jungle Lore monsoon calendar. Being the inaugural event this trek promises to be all that it can be and more. Jungle Lore promises this to be not just any trek, but an event that has much more attached to it. We bring you exciting ice crushing games, brain racking moments, surprises  and an experience that will live with you forever apart from the obvious beauty of Peb. This 27th June, 2010, Join Jungle Lore on a trek to Peb Fort, near Matheran; and Explore More.

About the Fort :  
Fort Peb is situated on the Northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road & at a distance of 3-4 km on the west side of Neral. It is assumed that this fort derived its name Peb from the temple of "Goddess Pebi" at the base of fort. The Fort is also known as "Vikatgad ". Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort for storing grain.

Trek Details :

Grade : Medium
Height : About 2,100 feet
Travel Time : Around 2 ½ hours from Mumbai

Cost : Rs.950/- per person
Cost including travel by chartered bus (Dadar to Dadar), Break-fast, Lunch & Evening refreshments and a mineral water bottle.

Meeting Point and Plan :
At 6:15 AM near Swami Narayan Mandir, Opp.Dadar Station, Dadar (E), Mumbai on 27/05/2010
At 6:30 AM sharp departure to Pebi village, base of the fort
9.30 AM - Post a small briefing session, we start our trek to Peb Fort
1.00 PM – Lunch at caves atop Peb followed by Fort Sightseeing
At 4.00 PM Descend down and departure for Mumbai.

Picassa Link - http://picasaweb.google.com/kaustubh.upadhye/Peb#

Please Note :
Last date for registration for trek will be Friday, 25/05/2010
No shortcuts during the trek
Keep the trek route & surrounding clean
Leaving your garbage anywhere during the trek is not allowed
Smoking and Alcohol during the trek is not allowed
Your seat will be confirmed only after payment of booking amount is received

Booking amount : Rs. 400/- per person. (non refundable)

Payment Details :

For registration & paying advance amount, you can send a cheque of booking amount on residential address or transfer it online to bank account of Kaustubh Upadhye.
Cheque to be drawn in favour of - Jungle Lore

Residence Address for courier :
Kaustubh Upadhye
1,2 Devkiwadi J.K.Sawant Road, Near Starcity Theater, Mahim, Mumbai - 400016.
Cell no : 9987126233

Bank account details for online transfer :
Name - Kaustubh Upadhye
A/c No - 623901514898 | A/c Type - Saving
Bank - ICICI Bank ( Chembur Branch )


Things to carry :
Raincoat / Rain cheater / Pair of extra clothes / Towel & napkins, Torch (Mandatory)
Comfortable sports shoes with a decent grip
A sack which would fit in all your accessories
A camera.. or else you will miss the show
Plastic bags and a water bottle
Personal Medical kit, Do not carry any valuables or jewellery.

For further details & registration, send us a mail on : junglelore@gmail.com
Kaustubh Upadhye - 09987126233
Tejas Abhyankar - 09821906046
Gaurav Athalye - 09833246740
Ayush - 9920792881

Website - www.junglelore.net

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