Thursday, July 24, 2008

Tungareshwar trekking 2007 photo's




Friday, June 27, 2008

Chinchoti – Best waterfall near Mumbai


Like last year, this monsoon, we plan to have a one day trip to chinchoti. This annual trip is the best way to keep in touch with all our flora friends.

I invite you all for this one-day trip on Saturday 2nd August 08. please find the details below.

We all need to gather at Vasai Stattion

Day : Sat 2nd Aug 08.

Time : 07:30 am

Place : Vasai Station

Please find more information about Chinchoti Waterfall below.

Chinchoti Waterfalls:
Chinchoti Waterfalls
The Chinchoti waterfalls located to the east of Vasai are a popular picnic spot for the young crowds from Mumbai City. In the center of the thick forest is this waterfall, which flows continuously from June to October. The waterfall is about 100ft. high and 20ft. broad. Tourists visit this place to enjoy the falls. This wonderful waterfall makes a great monsoon getaway. But on weekends it might seem as though the entire population of Mumbai is here.

State – Thane District, Maharashtra

Reach – Car – W.E. Highway to Dahisar Check Naka, NH8 to Kaman junction. Approx. 45 Min. from North Mumbai.
Rail & Bus– Niagoan Station (Western Railway) – from Naigoan East outside the railway station share Autos are available, per head they charge around Rs.20/- It only takes 20min. to reach Kaman Junction.
Vasai Station – S.T. Buses are available to reach Kaman Junction.

Trek Cum Picnic starts right from the Kaman Junction. Route towards the waterfall passes through dense forest, streams and small waterfalls at both the sides. It takes minimum 1 hour to reach the main waterfall. One can divide this spots in two parts (a) Main waterfall has good height. Few groups also arranges Valley crossing and Rappelling (B) there is one spot on the way to main waterfall where most of the visitor enjoys. Swimmers jumps from the top in the water, as it is very deep.

Dress Code: Informal, preferably Shorts & T-shirts & Floater.


Last year tungareshwar photo's