About The Event
Challenge yourself on the dramatic cliffs of Duke’s Nose — a thrilling night trek and mountaintop camping experience overlooking the breathtaking valleys of the Sahyadris.
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Included
• Train Travel
• Jeep / bus travel
• Tent stay
• Stargazing
• Campfire & stories
• Night trail
• Tea & Breakfast(1 serving each / limited)
• Trek Expertise
• Guide Fees
• Forest Entry
• First Aid
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Excluded
• Additional Services
• Insurance
• Mineral water / Lime Water / purchased for personal consumption
• All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
• Transaction charges depending upon the mode of payment will be charged by Razorpay (Use NEFT / UPI option to pay and save gateway charges)
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Why Prefer Us
• Well-planned night trek and camping experience at Duke’s Nose
• Experienced trek leaders and local support throughout the trail
• Scenic and safe campsite setup on the mountain
• Ideal mix of adventure trekking and relaxed stargazing camping
• Smooth coordination, including train and local transport arrangements
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Schedule
Day 1st
• 6.30 PM – Report at station
• 6.45 PM – Board train for Lonavala
• 8.30 PM – Reach base village
• 9.00 PM – Take jeep / bus to base village
• 9.30 PM – Start the trek
• 10.00 PM – Reach campsite, pitch tents and have dinner
• Campfire, fun, horror stories, stargazing and free time
Day 2nd
• 6.30 AM – Wake up, freshen up and click pictures
• Watch beautiful sunrise and panoramic view of Khandala ghat
• 7.30 AM – Start return trek and reach base village
• 8.30 AM – Take jeep / bus back to station
• 9.00 AM – Breakfast
• 10.00 AM – Board train to Pune
• 12.00 PM – Reach Pune (± 1 hour)
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Meeting Point
• Pick-up will be from the railway station (reporting point shared before departure)
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Things to Carry
• ID Proof
• 3 liters water
• Dinner (Unless mentioned in INCLUDED Section)
• Trekking Shoes
• Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder
• Extra pair of clothing
• Raincoat / Poncho / Wind cheater / Umbrella (Avoid these only for monsoon)
• Cap, sunglasses, scarf
• Please carry personal medicines (if any)
• Single rucksack
• Light snacks
• Torch (only for night treks)
• Winter wear (Depending on season)
• Shawls or blankets (only for night treks / backpacking trips / and camping)
• Personal hygiene kit
• Mosquito repellent cream and sanitizer
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Please Note
• Please do not carry or wear valuables, ornaments or jewellery. The organisers will not be responsible for loss or damage.
• Trekking and camping are adventure activities and involve inherent risk. Participation is at your own responsibility.
• Seats in the train and local vehicles are subject to availability and operational arrangements.
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Terms and Conditions
• Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited. If found, team United Travellers of India has the right to terminate participation immediately without any refund.
• Throwing garbage or littering is strictly not allowed.
• Participants must carry their own waste.
• Playing loud music in the mountains is prohibited.
• Writing on or damaging natural or heritage sites is prohibited.
• Tent allocation will be done by team captains and no special requests will be entertained.
• Pick-up and drop will be at the same location.
• Team captains’ decisions in any situation will be final for the mutual benefit of all participants.
• In case of any injury, illness or emergency during the trek or camping, the organisers or local staff will not be responsible for medical or evacuation expenses.
• Weather conditions or unforeseen situations may require changes in the itinerary and no refund will be applicable in such cases.
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Cancellation Policy
• NO REFUND ON CANCELLATIONS
• No Show – No Refund
• Event tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation
• If the event gets cancelled, only the “Trek Amount” will be refunded (tax amount is non-refundable)
• In the event of cancellation due to natural calamities, political unrest or other unforeseen circumstances beyond control, no monetary refund will be given
• Once the trek or journey has commenced, refunds will not be issued under any circumstances
