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ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
MAHARASHTRA STATE BRANCH
MALAD UNIT (027/MAH/53)
C/o : A1-2107, Shivkokan Aikyavardhak Chsl, Janu Bhoye Nagar, Kurar Village,
Malad East, Mumbai 400097
Email : maladyha@gmail.com

Ref No: YHAI/MAH/MLD/23-24/03

MONSOON
WINTER Special

QUARTERLY CIRCULAR
(OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2023)

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 QUARTERLY CIRCULAR
(OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2023)

Dear Members,
We are pleased to publish circular for the next quarter of 2023 (October-December 2023)
The details of the programs for next quarter are as follows.

Ekveera To Uksan Dam Dt : 8th Oct. 2023

Explore unseen part of Lonavala hills, Karle Caves
PR NO. 945

Level : Moderate
Location : Lonavla Participant : 20 Fees : 350.00*
Reporting Lonavla Railway Station / Date : 8 October 2023 at 9.00 am LEADERS
Mr. Shekhar Dhumal
In this trail we will descend from the front side of Ekvira mountain to Uksan Dam on the back side
of the mountain. In it we will visit the famous Karla Caves in Ekvira. Also from the top of Ekvira hill Call : 98695 00885
you can see Lohagad and Visapur forts and at the back of Ekvira hill you can see the beautiful
view of Shirota Dam, Uksan Dam and Somwadi Dam.
Mr. Pravin Khochade
Call : 95526 41824

Dt : 22 Oct. 2023
Andharban - Jungle Trek
PR NO. 946

Level : Moderate
Location : Raigad Participant : 18 Fees : 600.00*
The trek through Andharban is one of the most refreshing treks in the Sahyadri region. The name LEADERS
‘Andharban’ is a compound word, coming from Andhar, meaning ‘dark’, and ban, which means
‘forest’. Literally the ‘dark forest’, Andharban is a trail through dense overgrowth, with beautiful
Mr. Suhas Khatate
views of the Devkund waterfall, Plus Valley and the Tamhini Ghat along the way. Scattered Call : 96642 61428
throughout with numerous small streams and waterfalls, it is a descending trek – it begins at an
elevation of approximately 2,160 feet in the Sahyadri mountains and descends down into the Mrs. Shubhangi Palve
valley, to reach the backwaters of the Bhira Dam. Call : 99303 60525

Kojagiri (Sharad) Purnima - 2023 Dt : 28th Oct. 2023

PR NO. 947

Festival of full moon Level : NA

Location : NA Participant : 30 Fees : 300.00
Kojagiri (Sharad) Purnima is a major festival of Maharashtra, celebrated on a full moon day after LEADERS
monsoon and is considered as a harvest festival of the Hindus.
There will be a program of various games and songs before the dinner Mrs. Uditi Jaiswal
Call : 93266 26923
Mrs. Supriya Giri
Call : 77198 41712

Trekking cum Training Dt : 5th Nov. 2023

Talagad - Ghosalgad - Avchit Fort
PR NO. 948

Level : Moderate
Location : Raigad - Roha Participant : 18 Fees : 600.00*
Talgad fort is at an altitude of 1000 feet. This fort is in form of a narrow strip 20 meters in width. This LEADERS
fort is situated on a narrow spur guarded by fortification. Ghosalegad Fort is located 8 km south of
the Roha town on Roha-Bhalgaon-Murud road. This fort served to keep watch on the enemy and the Mrs. Vaishali Shinde
trade route from Maval to the sea ports around. Avchit fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings Call : 88791 25193
and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is
also believed to have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the name
'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort). In the Third Anglo-Maratha War, this fort was won over by Colonel Prother
Mrs. Bindu Shirke
from the Peshwas in February 1818 along with other forts in the neighboring region. Call : 99875 59297

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 Trek Sahyadri - 2023 Dt : 18 to 22 Nov. 2023
Lohagad to Rajmachi 23 Mile Trail
PR NO. 949
Level : Moderate
Location : Lonavla Participant : 50 Fees : 5500.00
Reporting Lonavla Railway Station / Date : 18 October 2023 at 9.00 am LEADERS
Lohgad To Rajmachi 23 mile trek covering Lohagad Fort, Bhaje Caves, Mr. Rupesh Desai
Malavali Camping, Ekveera Karle Caves, Shirota Dam, Somwadi Dam, Call : 90290 10834
Uksan Lake, Kondeshwar, Temple, Rajmachi Fort (Manoranjan &
Shrivardhan) and Kondane Caves Mr. Ganesh Agre
Contact the Leader for more Information or Scan Barcode Call : 90040 09040

Programe No. 950 Dt : 2-3 Dec. 2023

Celebration & Camping in Talasari
PR NO. 950

Level : NA
Location : Talasari - Palghar Participant : 30 Fees : 500.00*
Reporting Talasari Camping Point / Dt. : 2 Dec. 2023 10.00 AM LEADERS
Welcome to the Participant and entertainment Programs for Local tribal Childrens. Mr. Vishwas Sawant
Visit to Nearby Places and Jungle Safari after rest there will be a program of various games and Call : 93263 02556
songs before the dinner & celebrate 950 Programe.
Mrs. Vaishali Shinde
Call : 88791 25193

Trekking cum Training Dt : 10th Dec. 2023

Dhak - Bhairi - Bhivgad
PR NO. 951

Level : Dificult
Location : Karjat Participant : 30 Fees : 600.00*
Reporting Karjat Railway Station / Dt. : 9 Dec. 2023 last Local to be caught is 12.42 AM LEADERS
Dhak Bhairi fort a hill fort situated in the base village of Sandshi of Raigad District. Dhak Bhairi Mrs. Shruti Sawant
is an extremely Hard trek with its height of 2700 feet i.e. 823 meters. Call : 83560 11528
The fort is dedicated to God bhairi the god of Thakur Adivasis hence it is called as Dhak - Bhairi
Bhivgad (or Bhimgad) is a hill fort in Maharashtra. Located in the district of Raigad, this fort Mr. Pramod Vaidya
offers a nice trek in close companionship to the fort of Dhakbahiri. Call : 9833 100401

Dt : 24th Dec. 2023

Trekking cum Training Sudhagad - Pali
PR NO. 952

Level : Moderate
Location : Pali-Nagothane Participant : 18 Fees : 600.00*
Sudhagad fort, also known as Bhorapgad, is a hill fort located in the Pali district of Maharashtra. A LEADERS
colossal fort was once considered an option to become the Maratha empire’s capital under Shivaji
Maharaja’s regime. Still, he decided against it and chose Raigad as the capital because of its Mr. Suhas Khatate
location. It is one of the few forts that have a vast plateau on the top.
On top of the fort, you can see temples dedicated to Lord Shiva & Bhoraidevi, two ponds, a secret Call : 96642 61428
escape route, Pantsachiv wada(where people stayed), Maha Darwaza & much more.
The fort is at an altitude of 1970 ft. & is considered a relatively easy trek. Sudhagad has a lot to offer Mr. Swapnil Chaudhari
& after reaching the plateau, you atleast require an hour to explore the fort. Call : 86551 44632

FOR YHAI INDIA NATIONAL TREKKING PROGRAMS:

www.yhaindia.org/national-level-program.php
FOR YHAI MAHARASHTRA STATE BRANCH TREKKING PROGRAMS:
http://yhaimsb.org/StateLevel.aspx

Mr. Vishwas Sawant Maharashtra State Office

Mob : 8097693432 Tel. : 022-24183750

Excluding Travel Charge

 YHAI - MALAD UNIT’S COMMITTEE
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GRIEVANCE

Mr. Pramod Shirke (President) +91 98693 43203

Dr. Ashish Nanabhai (Vice - President) +91 77388 11186
Mr. Shekhar Dhumal (Vice - President) +91 98695 00885
Mr. Vishwas Sawant (Chairman) +91 80976 93432
Mr. Rupesh Desai (Treasurer) +91 90290 10834
Mr. Sandip Kadam (Secretary) +91 77383 26644
Mrs. Mitchelle Kshirsagar (Org. Secretary) +91 98199 92827
Mr. Ganesh Agre (Program Officer) +91 90040 09040
Mr. Raju Salve (Member) +91 97574 22624
Mr. Gaurav Prabhu (Member) +91 77383 50608
Mr. Suhas Khatate (Member) +91 96642 61428
Ms. Uditi Jaiswal (Member) +91 93266 26923
Mrs. Vaishali Shinde (Member) +91 88791 25193
Ms. Shruti Sawant (Member) +91 83560 11528

Rules & Regulations:

• Smoking and Drinking of Alcohol is prohibited, if found the membership will be cancelled.
• Unit is not responsible for whatsoever mishap during its Program at all levels
• YHAI Membership is compulsory for participation in any event. Bring your YHAI Identity
Card while attending any Program.
• YHAI Malad Unit Members will be given first preference for each program (in the first week
from date of registration of any program) and second preference will be to YHAI Members of
any other unit.
• Things to carry for One-day trek:
One-time lunch, Emergency food, Water Bottle, Torch, Trekking Shoes, Face Mask,
Sanitiser, Sun Cap, Ruck Sack, personal medicine, etc.
• Things to carry for Two-day trek:
One-time lunch, Emergency food, Water Bottle, Plate, Glass, Spoon, Torch, Trekking Shoes,
Cap, Ruck Sack, Face Mask, Sanitiser, Carry mat, Shawl, Extra pair of clothes, personal
medicine, etc.
• Wear full sleeves clothes and full pants to prevent Sun burn, insect bites.
• 10 to 15 days advance booking for 2-day treks & 7 days adv. booking for 1-day treks is must.
• Confirmation of names for participation is subject to payment of advance wherever stated.
• On cancellation of participation 7 days before the trek, 50% of the adv. will be forfeited
• On cancellation of participation 3 days before the trek, 75% of the adv. will be forfeited
• Unit has the authority to make any kind of changes in the Program without prior intimation.
• Complete Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory for individuals interested in
participating in all the events of YHAI Malad Unit.
Yours Faithfully,

Mr. Ganesh Agre Mr. Sandip Kadam

Program Officer Gen. Secretary
M : 9004009040 M : 7738326644

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