Trekking in the Sahyadris

[parth]

Hello....

Have anyone of you ever trekked in the Sahyadris in India? Stretching from Maharashtra to Kerala the Western Ghats or Sahyadris are full of rare flora and fauna & dotted with over 300 forts & caves. Take a look at http://trekdi.tekdi.org
Also take a look at trekking discussions (India) at www.tekdi.com .

We are into organising treks in the Sahyadris. If anyone is interested do let us know at treks@tekdi.com ....

Also have a look at thiis google Maps API adaptation showing some of the forts !
http://tekdi.com/component/option,co...aps/Itemid,76/


Do let me know if you require any more info...

Parth

[Andreas]

Dear Parth,

This seems to be an interesting trekking area which is quite unknown in western countries and it would be great to learn more about trekkingareas in India outside the Himalayas.

But we have one strong rule: advertisements / commercial posts are not allowed! Nevertheless we would be happy to keep you in our community!

So what can you do?
Please don't posts ads / commercial posts, just write about your issue in a neutral manner. Still you could track people to your service by adding a link to your website at your signature; please click here to specify.

If your posts are interesting and full with informations people will be curious who's behind this, so they will click on the link in your signature. There are a couple of travelagents posting at Trekkingforum.com. All of then obey this rule. They are valueable members of our forum and I know that some of them have made good business with members who've got in contact with them by simply clicking their singature's link!

Namaste to Maharashtra,
Andreas, Webmaster and Board-Owner

PS:
- btw you are heartly invited to write and answer in english!
- please keep in mind that linking to your site in the signature demands a backlink to Trekkingforum.com

Wie geht's Andreas! Mein Deutch ist nicht sehr gut...So i'll speak in English...& try to freshen up my German as we go on into discussions.

I wont post any kind of direct ads...My only interest as far as discussions on this forum are concerned i to make people aware about this area & generate interest. I'll post a link in the sig as you said....Also a link back will be added in the eco links section in our Eco portal www.tekdi.com .

Also If any GPS data of trekking locations around the world is available with any of the members do post it here or at the trekking discussions at www.tekdi.com . We'll put it up on our google maps interface...

Hope i can provide plenty of info & photos about the Sahyadris....

Any suggestions are welcome
Also Andreas i'dlike to invite you over to our trekking forums at TEP (www.tekdi.com) so that areas other than Indian subcontinent are also represented there.

Cheers!
Parth

[AndreasW]

Die Sahyadris scheint wirklich eine interessante Gegend zu sein.


Ich wußte bisher nur, daß Harish Kapadia, das indische "Bergsteiger-Urgestein", der sonst nur über den Himalaya berichtet, dieser Region einen Trekkingführer gewidmet hat: Trek the Sahyadris

Im Internet gibt es ebenfalls wenige Infos. Eine informative Seite scheint aber diese zu sein: http://www.geocities.com/drchengalva/

Es wäre schon sehr interessant, hier etwas mehr über diese Gegend zu erfahren...

AndreasW

[Andreas]

Ich habe mir das Buch von H.K. gleich bestellt, allerdings direkt über abebooks (danke für den Link) und nicht über Amazon, wo Gebrauchthändler mehr als 90 € verlangen!

Über Matheran hatte ich mich früher schon informiert (1997 wären wir 'fast' hingekommen ) und wusste auch, dass man von der Ebene hinauf aufs Hochland wandern kann, aber über die Sahyadris gab es keine Infos. Spektakulär auch die Bilder !

Andreas

[AndreasW]

Zitat von Andreas

Ich habe mir das Buch von H.K. gleich bestellt, allerdings direkt über abebooks (danke für den Link) und nicht über Amazon, wo Gebrauchthändler mehr als 90 € verlangen!

Über Matheran hatte ich mich früher schon informiert (1997 wären wir 'fast' hingekommen ) und wusste auch, dass man von der Ebene hinauf aufs Hochland wandern kann, aber über die Sahyadris gab es keine Infos. Spektakulär auch die Bilder !

Andreas

Trek the Sahyadris gibt es z.B. bei Vedamsbooks für 11$ inkl. Airmail. Hab' mit denen schon sehr gute Erfahrungen gemacht.
Meist etwas günstiger und ebenfalls zu empfehlen ist Manoharbooks - Die haben das Buch aber momentan nicht im Onlineshop. - Anfrage lohnt aber immer!

Ein Bücherpaket aus Indien ist immer ein Erlebnis! - Akribisch verpackt... Mit Liebe geschnürt... und der Geruch...

[parth]

Hallo ...

For info & photos about trekking in the Sahyadris take a look at the trekking community at www.tekdi.com ( in Eco Discussions Section) . It is a primarily Sahyadri trekking community as of now with lots of personal experiences & phoots. At http://trekdi.tekdi.org we are compiling a DB of various trekking locations in the Sahyadris. Take a look at these links to some of the superb forts in the Sahyadris. http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/ratan.htm
http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/kothali.htm
http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/purandar.htm

Feedbacks welcome!

Mein deutsch is nicht so gut , denn fur ubersetzen wir haben Google! http://translate.google.com/

[rockaclimba]

SUGGESTION:

SAHYADRI mountain range is no doubt a hidden experience !
Even INDIAN ADVENTUR LOVERS do not know about this range and PARTH is right when he describes about his website. Guidence from Andreas was also very helpfull as same tectis has been adopted by many operators on INDIAMIKE.

Our office staff is also contributing in various forums and I kown Andreas is very very right.

PARTH: Please choose some other word to express the word FORT. For people who do NOT know about topography and location of SAHYADRI-the word FORT looks like we are talking about something like FORTS OF RAJASTHAN etc.

And do add some pictures here-this will make people more understanding about SAHYADRI MOUNTAIN RANGE.

I shall be more glad to see people taking interest in one of the LESSER KNOWN MOUNTAIN RANGE which is home to a untrapped source of adventure and outdoor activities.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!

Hello Friends!

Does this website have any method to post attachments?
Our portal at www.tekdi.com does for our forums..But its presently un available due to a server problem. I'll post there & put up a link here as soon as its up...
Or else if someone can guide me how to post attachments here..it would be helpful

Parth

[AndreasW]

Hi Parth,

yes, your server is down at the moment!

You can upload pictures from your hard disk:

Click "Antworten (answer)" and scroll a little bit down >>> Click "Anhänge verwalten (manage attachments)" >>> now it's possible to upload pictures from your hard disk.

You can also link to pictures on your web space with image tags:
[img] .....www.pictures..... [/img]

Best wishes

AndreasW

[Andreas]

Hi Parth,

Just to add some more:

To be able to upload pictures you have to be logged in!

And to make life easier for you scroll down the site: in the very last row you can choose the language. Choose english and do as AndreasW has described!

Andreas

PS: just to say it again: everybody is heartly invited to post or answer in english
(As soon I've got some time, I'm going to add english-written buttons)

[rockaclimba]

Yes- I have been to SAHYADRI MOUNTAIN RANGE and have enjoyed trekking there-also rock climbing.

1.NANE GHAT
2. HARISHCHANDER GAD
3. BHIMASHANKAR
4. PET KA KILLA
5. TUNGI
6. PADAR GHAR
7. RATAN GAD
8. EXPLORED REGION OF AURANGABAD
9. SARAS GAD
10. KONKAR REGION EXPLORATION

Many names are tough to remember for a NORTH INDIAN but SAHYADRI is just ...something very very different than HIMALAYAS.

** BOTTLED WATER is required during trekking in this mountain range as source of water is usualy OPEN STORAGE OF RAIN WATER

*** A jeepsafari in rains in JULY is most recommended for those who are looking for mind boggling scenes. You will see hundereds of waterfalls going down from mountains among all green background.
**** People who are interested in peeping into SIMPLE and UNPOLLUTED tribal life of this range-should spend sometime there. Still life exists in very very simple form-much much different than in PUNE and MUMBAI. People are very DOWN to EARTH and very very hardworking as earth is rough and water is limited..so they work very hard to get a grain out of it !!

**** Usualy tentes are not required-but it is good to save yourself from insects and keping your luggage safe. There are thousands of caves in this region...dating back to BC era. BUDHHIST impression is marked with classic stone work !!

[parth]

Hello Here's some info:

The Sahyadris or the "Western Ghats" are among the most unexplored areas of India. Stretching from Maharashtra to Kerala the Sahyadris are full of rare flora and fauna & dotted with various forts & caves.

Here's a link about the Ratangad Fort:

"Fort" or specifically an Hill Fort : I'll clarify the term fort a bit with respect to the Western Ghats.
Hill Forts are fortifications built on elevations in order to protect the area around it.

http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/ratan.htm
http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/purandar.htm

Some more links:
http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/kothali.htm
Try this link for info :http://www.trekdi.tekdi.org/
www.tekdi.com is down a bit. It'll be up again soon. You can register for an account as soon as its up.

I'll link up a few photos here. Mail me at coolparth@gmail.com or trekdi@gmail.com & i'll send you more photos/info iif you need it.

> Attached
1. Photo of the Famous " Kokan Kada" meaning cliff facing the Kokan side of the Sahyadris.
2. The fort of Madan near Igatpuri.
3. A great view of an outcrop seen from Dhakoba Fort
4 naneghat - a Mountain path that decends from beneath a peak called "nanacha Angtha" meaning Nana's Thumb.
5. Fort jivdhan and adjoining pinacle of Wanarlingi ( A good climb ) seen from Dhakoba fort.

To see the photos please visit this forum where i have posted it:
http://www.infohub.com/forums/showth...8718#post18718

Regards

Parth Lawate

[AndreasW]

Hab' noch ein paar interessante Bilder gefunden zu Trekkings in den "Western Ghats"
http://koynaexpedition.blogspot.com/

Einen Ortskundigen sollte man sich, der Orientierung wegen, vielleicht doch suchen...

[rockaclimba]

Koyna is good blog and I went through thier posts very carefully. No doubt they have done a great job in providing details of region and treks. I am once again posting some important factors for trekkers and travellers coming from outside MAHARASHTRA.
These points are based on my personal experience -your discussions are welcome either through this forum or write to me at rockaclimba@gmail.com

SAHYADRI MOUNTAINS - WESTERN GHATS

1. This is not well known trekking region by NON-MAHARASHTRIANS.
Belonging to North India and a mountaineering instructor myself-when I first came to know about this range.I consulted websites ...everyone was having computer data but guidence was very poor. Best resource of information came from TREKKING GROUP WEBSITES and TREKKING ASSOCIATIONS. They were very helpful in providing authentic information and DID NOT TALK ABOUT MONEY. Still-when I land there-it was very very tough to get through maps,people and directions.

NOTE: NEVER TRY TO BE IN MOUNTAINS-ON YOUR OWN.


2. Still unexplored.
Some parts of this range are yet to be explored-there are many hidden places ,caves,jungles and high plateus which are not well known and well written about. I had seen one huge wildlife plateu active with tigers,leopards and bisons.
NOTE: THIS IS WONDERFUL LAND-REQUIRE LITTLE BIT TOUGHNESS TO HANDLE SUN,MOISTURE & HEAT BUT REWARD IS MEMORABLE.

3. Active wildlife and tribal life still in the mountains.
Yes-thats true and I wish and pray that it remains like that. I personaly love people out there who are simple,God fearing and look towards us SUPER HUMANS.

4. A thorough preparation is required for outsiders.
For a wesetrner -it is not easy and safe. You have to have local guide with full infrastructure to support yourself. TRANSPORTATION, GOOD GUIDE,HYGENIC FOOD,MINERAL WATER,TENTED ACCOMMODATION is must. DO NOT-I REPEAT DO NOT TRY TO DRINK OPEN WATER/STORED WATER.

NOTE: FULL SUPPORT OF MINERAL WATER and HYGENIC FOOD IS REQUIRED. You have to have medicines with you as medical aid is far far away and that too sometimes un-sufficiant.

5. Besides major towns and matros-much of remote is not having much resorces like LIGHT,WATER,ROADS and above all language and signboards are also a big hurdle.

DO not try to visit any areas with help of maps and internet knowledge.

We have displayed some trails with good information-still we are trying to upgrade and making it more easily understood. Above comments were a strong feeling to write as these mine and my collegues years of experience in SAHYADRI. We are from NORTH INDIA and our clients from "W" also face same factors as displayed above.
I am posting a link here - http://sahyadri.himadventures.net
PICTURE GALLERY FOR SAHYADRI in JULY 2005: http://www.himadventures.net/media-g...nge/index.html

You will find maps,trail details,pictures and relevant information.

WORD OF THANKS: AndreasW for Koyna !