The Youth Hikers: Waterfall Rappelling at Diksal Waterfall on 16th August, 2014 (Saturday)

The Youth Hikers: Waterfall Rappelling at Diksal Waterfall on 16th August, 2014 (Saturday)

Location: Bhivpuri
Hights: Appx. 120 ft.
Grade: Thrilling / Medium.

Waterfall Rappelling Also technically known as canyoning and canyoneering  are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff amidst the gushing waterfall

SAFTY:-
For all outdoor development programs, the importance of quality instructors and equipment is most critical. The Youth Hikers prides itself in its technical skills and expertise in which we make no compromise. Our technical team is a set of highly skilled & certified mountaineers with knowledge and experience in adventure for over 12 years.

All equipment purchased and used follows international safety standards in terms of quality & usage. The equipment is carefully chosen and tested by our outdoor experts before it is approved for use in the field thereby ensuring total safety.

 

Itinerary:

Meeting point: Bhivpuri station Near ticket counter at 7.40am

You may catch Karjat slow local ( S5 ) from respective stations and get down at Bhivpuri station

CST: 5.15 am

Byculla: 5.23 am

Dadar: 5.33am

Kurla: 5.45 am

Ghatkopar: 5.50 am

Thane: 6.11 am

Dombivali: 6.30 am

Kalyan: 6.43 am

Bhivpuri: 7.30 am

07.45 hrs: Breakfast

08.30 hrs: Move to Waterfall (Small trail till waterfall)

09.35 hrs: Introduction to waterfall rappelling

09.45- 16.00 hrs: Waterfall Rappelling

16.00 hrs: proceed to Bhivpuri station

16.30 hrs: Proceed to Mumbai

                                                                 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr).

3. Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling.

4. Camera (Optional).

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

8. A good trekking shoes.

9. And most important: A sense of adventure.

The charges for the event are Rs. 750/- per head, which includes travelling from Bhivpuri to Bhivpuri, breakfast, equipment and expertise charges.

Extra Rappelling will cost Rs 500/- Per Rappel, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

For Registration, please e-mail us @ theyouthhikers@yahoo.com

Regards,
Team The Youth Hikers