Some say I am crazy, some say I am insane,
The style how I treat myself,
Is my own way towards bliss;
I attain it, facing my fears and stabbing my pain.
I recently went for 120 feet waterfall rappelling with Trek Mates India at Vihi Waterfall (also known as Vihigaon Waterfall), Kasara, near Mumbai. The experience was absolutely superlative. A group of 28, led by Puneet Karmarkar.
Fact File:
Vihigaon Waterfall is near Vihigaon, Kasara. It is just 10- 12 km drive from Kasara. The waterfall is located in deep forest. The
place is an ideal spot for rappelling. A place must visit for waterfall and
nature lovers.
This waterfall is also called Ashoka waterfall due to the
fact that few scenes of the Shahrukh – Kareena starrer movie "Asoka" were shot near
the waterfall
Vihigaon has no facility for food and accomodation. Hence, one
needs to carry some food or snacks.
The Event:
Rappelling also called Abseiling, is a controlled descent off a vertical drop such as a rock face or a cliff using an anchored rope.
The event was organized by Trek Mates India in association with Adventure 7, an organization with well equipped team with experience in outdoors, of training and developing different organizations, schools and colleges in and around Mumbai. They have a team of certified and trained instructors/outdoor educators with mountaineering courses from renowned institutes in India.
The event was organized by Trek Mates India in association with Adventure 7, an organization with well equipped team with experience in outdoors, of training and developing different organizations, schools and colleges in and around Mumbai. They have a team of certified and trained instructors/outdoor educators with mountaineering courses from renowned institutes in India.
We were introduced to basics of rappelling and rappelling
equipments by the Adventure 7 team before starting off.
Below are few snaps from the event.
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| The Introduction |
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| The Teaching and Learning |
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| The Class |
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| Get Ready For The Action |
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| The Start From Top |
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| The Patch Too Slippery |
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| Mission Accomplished |
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| The Helping Hand |
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| The Fun Galore |
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| Timepass |
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| Puneet- Our Leader- Ready For The Leap |
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| Puneet |
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| The Group |
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| Can't Get Over Selfie- Obsession |
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| Collective |
Picture Credits- Apoorva Bhatt
Share your thoughts with me at dipanwiita@gmail.com
Woooowwwwwiieeeee...this looks so so much fun...like i want to do it now :) and the pics are awesome babe! Loved it to bits :)
ReplyDeleteThank u sweetheart. It was thrilling. You must definitely try this out. :)
DeleteSounds quite exciting. The pictures add to the thrill. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmi @ http://thrillingtravel.blogspot.in/
Thanks Ami. Glad you liked it :)
DeleteJust awesome....experience of lifetime, I suppose. You had a great time....��
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita :)
DeleteHi, Dipanwita! Liked the inspiration beginning and beautiful pics with lovely description. Seems you had lots of fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThank u for stopping by Ravish. Glad you liked it. It was indeed a great experience. :)
DeleteWow, that was some fun experience!! thanks for the share another in my list!! :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! I am happy I was able to influence you (wink). Datta you should try I am 110% sure you would enjoy it :)
DeleteWow! This is so adventurous. Want to try it someday! :)
ReplyDeleteDo try it Purba. You won't regret :)
DeleteMust have been so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteYes it indeed was. The only thing missing was the full fledged waterfall...but it was good. :)
DeleteCascading down the cascade...awesome..a lifetime experience ..lovely
DeleteCascading down the cascade...awesome..a lifetime experience ..lovely
DeleteYou did that, wow! Must be exhausting. I did tree top hoping this winter and I had body ache for two days. This one is all the more rigorous and strenuous, as you pull your body weight up. Kudos to you, girl.
ReplyDeleteThis is not very strenuous Saru. You can try for small heights first and then go for higher ones. We cascade down while rappelling so the entire body weight is on the harness and rope. Very Safe.
DeleteLovely post....
ReplyDeleteThank you Vineeta :)
DeleteNice one. Thanks for sharing these pictures. The wealthiest state in India, Maharashtra (State of Maharashtra) is a travellers' paradise given the plethora of attractions it possess, both popular and offbeat. The rich cultural and religious diversity of the state reflects the deep embedded integrity. Check out all waterfalls in Maharashtra also.
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