We are grateful to you for taking out your time and writing a review of your experience at our trek to Naneghat on 14th June'15. Thank You!
NANEGHAT
TREK
At
2461ft above sea level, looking onto the horizon, with a cliff on one side and
dense fog coming in the other side was the best way to start the monsoon
season. Naneghat, also known as Nanacha
angtha(Nana's thumb) is a mountain pass that connects konkan and deccan
region. "Toll" was collected from the traders who used the route,
hence the name Naneghat (Nane- coin and Ghat - Pass).
Now
a days, one can definitely check out such places by themselves. Get on Google
maps and head out. That is all you need.
Everything is at your finger tips. But, what you won't get is, the convenience
of getting everything pre- planned. A group of people pre-scouting the path not
just once, but twice! Getting in touch with the right locals to get hot food
delivered in the middle of the forest at the right time. This is exactly what Hills
and valleys Tours & Adventures did for us. Lead by Paresh Patil, Naneghat
trek was a perfectly laid out trek for the 13 of us.
With 3 Bikes and 2 cars we left Nashik at 6 pm sharp. At Approximately 150 kms from Nashik, we were on a tight schedule. With a quick tea break at Kasara ghat and a breakfast break at the foot of Naneghat, we began out ascend at 11 am. The trek was exhausting. Not because it was steep climb or a long walk but mostly because how terribly out of shape we were. But the climb was nothing less than pure fun because of the diverse company and our leader, Paresh. Occasional stops with small sips of water, small snacks, and random photos made the 2 hr climb unforgettable.
With 3 Bikes and 2 cars we left Nashik at 6 pm sharp. At Approximately 150 kms from Nashik, we were on a tight schedule. With a quick tea break at Kasara ghat and a breakfast break at the foot of Naneghat, we began out ascend at 11 am. The trek was exhausting. Not because it was steep climb or a long walk but mostly because how terribly out of shape we were. But the climb was nothing less than pure fun because of the diverse company and our leader, Paresh. Occasional stops with small sips of water, small snacks, and random photos made the 2 hr climb unforgettable.
Half
way through, we finally broke into a slightly chilly part of the atmosphere. It
wasn't hot and humid anymore. The dense forest with trees growing into each
other provided cover through most of the ascend. And finally after 2 hrs of
intense climb we were at the top.
Surrounded
with caves, Naneghat offers the most stunning view of the valley. Small pockets
of fresh water was the only source of natural drinking water at that height. We
needed to rest. After snacking a bit we clicked a few pics around the huge
container( pot make from stone) The pot that they used to collect the toll and
it was time to start our descend. That is when we got hit by the most dense fog
I have ever seen which was followed by heavy rains! Our first monsoon rains.
Couldn't have timed it better. Of course, safety was our first concern and we
were looking after the person right next to us. There were a couple falls but
nothing serious.
Covers
and Tents were already set up; by the time we reached our base camp. Homemade
chicken was being heated. Exactly what we all wanted to walk into. Fortunately
the rains had receded by then. A quick change of clothes and we all dove into
the delicious food. I think, every single person ate twice may be three times
as much as we usually do. Completely stuff, barely able to move, but it was
worth it. But now, It was time for us to head back to Nashik.
We had a 3 hr bike ride back to Nashik. We set out at around 7:00 pm . We were in Nashik at our meeting point at 10 30. Hugs were exchanged; we said our goodbyes, promised to get together next month for a new adventure and headed home.
We had a 3 hr bike ride back to Nashik. We set out at around 7:00 pm . We were in Nashik at our meeting point at 10 30. Hugs were exchanged; we said our goodbyes, promised to get together next month for a new adventure and headed home.
In
conclusion, the trek was not that important. Doesn't matter what the location
is, the hospitality of Hills and valleys Tours & Adventures was out of this
world. This was my second outing with them and Paresh's passion clearly shows
in every single act of creating an out of this world experience. Unlink some
groups in Nashik, weather it may be a bike ride, a trek, rafting or just a
casual outing, there are no limitations as to who can join. I humbly request to
all you people out there, give them a try. For once, there is a tours and travel
company that are driven by passion. As for me, as long as I am in Nashik, Hills
and valleys Tours & Adventures is whom I will be travelling with. It's a
home away from home.
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- Sangram Borse
Founder & CEO, Regh Animations
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