Websites:
Trekshitiz
Harish Kapadia Sir’s website (Articles, Maps)
Indiahikes’ Documented Treks
Manish Naik’s Wandering Maharashtra
Blogs:
WanderLust Adventures Trek posts
Ashutosh Bijoor’s blog
Shrikant Shimpi’s blog
Yogesh Unavane’s blog
Deovrat Phal’s blog
Onkar Oak’s blog (Marathi)
Yash Gaikwad’s blog
Peter Van Geit’s Navigation Tutorials
Books:
1. Trek the Sahyadris by Harish Kapadia
Listed price: Rs. 450
Current status: 6th edition is available on Amazon.in
The
bible of trekking in Sahyadris! This has been the go-to book for
trekkers since decades and the fact that it’s still much sought after,
even 41 years after it was first published is a testament to its
relevance even today!
You can also read a limited preview of the 5th edition on Google Books.
2. The Sahyadri Companion, Young Zingaroo trekkers
Listed price: Rs. 1000
Current status: Out of stock.
Over
100 trekkers, history buffs and professional rock climbers came
together to compile this exhaustive book of treks in Maharashtra in
1995. Its USP is the narrative style used to make the reader feel like
they are themselves trekking with the authors!
P.S. Also available in Marathi as संगाती सह्याद्रीचा.
3. Matheran– A Mountaineering Manual
Authors: Dr. Rohinton Mehta, Ms. Swati Mahajan, Mrs. Rupa Mehta
Listed price: Rs. 230
Current status: Available on amazon.in & parsiana.com
An
absolute must-have for every person desiring to explore Matheran and
the surrounding hills! A look at my trek list will tell you that the
Matheran region is one of my favourite haunts. From precise maps of the
trails, graded according to their endurance and difficulty to contact
numbers of local guides, this book has it all! Possibly the best
Matheran book you can lay your hands on!
Videos:
Sujit Mallick’s YouTube channel
Gautam Khetwal’s YouTube channel
Manvendr Singh’s YouTube channel
This post keeps evolving as I find links that are a treasure chest of information about Sahyadri treks. So keep a tab on this page!
Last Updated: 09/12/2021
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Checklist
Preparing to rendezvous with the Sahyadris?
Here’s an exhaustive checklist of all the things you’ll ever need for your adventure!
For Summer/Winter One-Day treks:
- Basic First Aid kit*
- Identity Card
- Trail/ region map
- Cap/ Scarf/ Bandana & Sunglasses
- Water (Minimum two litres.)
- Electrolyte Powder/Drink (Electral/Gatorade/Glucon D, etc.) OR Lemon and salt.
- Calorie dense snacks (Nuts & Dry fruits, Plum Cake, Chocolate bar, etc.)
- Fruit Juice/drink (Mazaa, Tropicana, etc. )
- Insect repellent (Odomos, Good Knight fabric roll-on, etc.)
- Hand Sanitizer (Dettol, Lifebuoy, etc.)
- Spare newspaper & Tissues
- Multi-Tool/ Swiss Army Knife
- Torch/ Headlamp with spare batteries.
- Powerbank
- Safety Pins, Rubber bands & Whistle (Useful in emergencies.)
- Optional: Rope, Camera.
For Monsoon treks:
- Quick Dry T-shirts are preferable over cotton tees.
- Poncho
- Additional set of clothes, socks, etc.
- Plastic sheet to wrap electronic devices.
For Multi day treks (in addition to above):
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Rehydration pouch/ bladder
- Tent & Sleeping Bag/ Mat
- Trekking pole
- A spare set of clothes & footwear (Floaters, sandals, etc.)
- Water filter/ Thin cotton cloth & water purification tablet.
- Instant food (soup, noodles, etc.)
- Utensils
- Antiperspirant powder
- Magnesium Flint/ Match boxes (Or candles, to be used as last resort.)
- Cotton swabs (Use it to loosely cover your ears at night.)
- Basic Toiletries: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Chewing Gum, Mouthwash, Shower gel (for use as face wash, shampoo & washing clothes, etc.)
- If there are few/ unreliable commercial establishments at the destination, carrying a toilet seat sanitizer spray is a good idea (Peesafe, Uspray, etc.).
*First aid kit:
- Scissor
- Band aids (Regular & Waterproof)
- Analgesic spray (Relispray, Volini, etc.)
- Antiseptic Liquid (Savlon, Dettol etc.)
- Antiseptic powder (Povidone-Iodine based powders like Cipladine, Savlon, etc.)
- Cotton roll & Bandage
- Crepe Bandage
- 1 inch wide medical tape (paper or cloth.)
- Micropore tape
- Tablet for motion sickness (Avomine), Acidity (Gelusil, Digene, etc.).
- Mild pain relief tablet (Crocin)
Note: Always consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
Do’s:
-Always carry a bit of extra cash and preferably in different places.
(I learnt this the hard way )
-Always make sure someone knows where you
are going (You have seen 127 Hours, right?) and the tentative schedule
as well, if possible.
-Always check frequency of public transport from remote locations as well as time for the last bus/train back from the village.
-Preferably wear full sleeved/ length
clothes that won’t restrict your movement and also protect you from
insect bites and scratches.
Don’ts:
-Never wear valuables or jewellery.
-Do not smoke, litter or vandalize.
-Do not consume liquor or other intoxicants.
NOTE: The information provided in this post is for informational purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore, strictly at your own risk.
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