Overview

Gavraiban Trek

Grade: Medium | Endurance: Medium

Imagine yourself in the middle of dark jungles, finding routes, viewing valleys and crossing ghats, sound adventurous?? Yeah!!!! You’ll be doing all this at Gavraiban – The Dark forest Trek. This trek is majorly based on descending from the peak. It is one of the most stunning treks and there are lots of things to explore. You will be walking on ridge that gives a scintillating view of the various mountain ranges of Tamhini ghat. While you’re trekking, there will be coverage of evergreen forests which covers you with a relaxing shade in first half of the trek (6-8 kms).

18 Hours Available on request

Itinerary

Day 0

10:30 pm : Meet the Trikon Team at Pritam Hotel, Dadar (East)

10:45 pm : Departure from Dadar

11.00 pm : Pickup from K Star Mall, Chembur

11.15 pm : Pickup from Sec 17, Vashi (Below the flyover)

11.30 am : Pickup from Hotel 3 Star, Kharghar

Day 1

06:00 am : Breakfast & Freshen up at Base Village

07:00 am : Start trek from Gutke village (base village)

07:30 am : Commencement of the trek after briefing and a short introduction

11:30 am : Lunch at Hirdi village

12:30 pm : Continuing with the trek

03:30 pm : Reach Bhira dam ie the End point of our trek

04:00 pm : Evening Snacks at Bhira Village

05:00 pm : Start return journey

09:00 pm : Mumbai tentatively

Things to Carry

Identity Card
2 ltrs water
Trekking Shoes
Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & biscuits
Extra pair of clothes
Clean napkin or towel
Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater (Avoid umbrella)
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)
Camera (optional)
Please carry personal medicines if any
Hand Sanitizer

Monsoon Safety Measures

Put clothes, money, camera, phone etc in polythenes while packing
Wear shoes with good grips
Use repellents to keep bugs away
Make note of nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc.
Do not stray away from your group during the trek
Keep family & friends informed about your whereabouts

IMPORTANT:

Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.
Dear Trikoners, always remember SHOES are your best companion on a trek! Please wear a good pair of TREKKING SHOES and not sports or running shoes. Make sure they are durable and firm enough to withstand tough conditions. You can carry floaters to wear only after the trek is completed. Feel free to contact Trikoner buddies prior to the trek in case of any confusion.

Fitness & Health:

Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.

Inclusions/Exclusions