Join us for the Monsoon Hideout 2025, a hiking adventure in Panchmahal's lush forest. 

Organized by Team DivingDeep, this 'Monsoon Hideout' excursion offers a chance to explore the rain-soaked hills of the Deccan trap, vibrant with greenery. An excursion to experience the forest habitat amidst rains, rich in flora and fauna that are nourished by the indigenous practices.

Let's enjoy an exhilarating journey while connecting with nature and the local community. Our carefully curated trail experience will lead you through the enchanting woods, teaching you about monsoon hiking, leave-no-trace and nature connection benefits. 

Join in to discover forest's beauty and simplicity on this excursion; and embrace the essence of the monsoon and appreciate forest life.

Age-group: 

· Anybody between 15 and 60 years 

· Anybody between 7 and 15 years, along with guardians

Difficulty level:

Basic to moderate

(Less than 10 kms)

Other participation criteria: 

· Usage of phones and cameras are prohibited during the hike.

· Whether you're a regular hiker or a beginner, this experience caters to all skill levels. This guided hike is perfect for individuals with a decent level of fitness and no physical limitations.

· Expect to traverse uneven terrain for approximately 6 hours (probably with interval), for about 8 to 10 kms.

· Participants need to follow all the mentioned rules and regulations and participate with the readiness to respect silence and experience digital-detox.

Date & time: 

Sunday

July 06, 2025 | 3 am to 8 pm 

Location:

Panchmahal Forests

Reporting: 

2:30 AM sharp

At Vijay Cross roads, outside Tea-post 

https://goo.gl/maps/PfbupsHMtwisR8qVA 

Fees: 

₹ 2000/- Per participant.

(Fee only includes hiking, entry fees, drinking water, one local veg. meal {fresh farm cooked lunch and tea along with granolas & fruits during the hike}, primary first-aid, all the activities and other execution fees. Shared vehicle transport cost would be separate from this fee.)

Contact: 

9824684886, 8487033925 

divingdeep12@gmail.com 

instamojo.com/divingdeep 

fb/ ig: @divingdeep12

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Essential: 

- Hiking daypack (min 10 ltr) 

- Weather-appropriate clothing (prefer dark/earthy coloured, full-body covered clothing, consider moisture-wicking, avoid skin-tight/ jeans)

- Extra pair of clothing & thin towel (along with separate wet bag, to keep it inside car/bus)

- Hiking shoes/ sports shoes with sturdy soles (along with comfortable long socks)

- Bandana/ thin cotton napkin (cover face and ears or to wipe)

- Cap/ sun hat 

- Drinking water (min two ltrs.) 

- Some food/ snack (prefer homemade, carry in an airtight container) 

- Rain jacket 

- Sandals/ flip flop (during the travel journey)

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Rules and Regulations:

• Adhere to the instructions and protocols provided by hiking instructors during the program.
• Avoid unnecessary breaks and talks during the trail to help manage time better.
• Usage of phones and cameras are prohibited during the hike.
• Do not bring packaged food, carbonated drinks, or plastic-wrapped items.
• Leave pets at home, and do not carry tobacco, alcohol, or intoxicants.
• Keep the environment clean by not contaminating water, soil, or air, and avoid carrying chemicals.
• Take all waste with you, including biodegradable things, and dispose of them properly in urban area.
• Follow and encourage Leave-No-Trace outdoor ethics and principles.

Other Notes:

During the registration process, participants are required to sign a disclaimer form. Participants are responsible to pay additional transportation charges. Additionally, hydration refill will be offered at the base, before and after the hike.

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Disclaimers:

• DivingDeep reserves all rights of admission for all the camps/ hikes/ treks/ excursions/ events/ workshops/ other programmes.

• Participant(s)/ Guardians should understand the risks involved in any hiking, trekking, camping or adventure activity, before enrolling.

• In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; organisers, volunteers or experts or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly with DivingDeep shall not be responsible in any manner. For the same and no claims of participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

• During the workshop/ camp/ trek/ hikes/ any adventure activity conducted/ facilitated by DivingDeep, the participants shall abide by the instructions and decisions of the Management or authorized representative of DivingDeep.

• During the camps/ hikes/ treks or any adventure activity, the decision of the authorised representative of DivingDeep shall be final and binding on all participants.

• If participant(s) is/ are found to disobey the directions/instructions of the authorised representative of DivingDeep, participant(s) shall themselves be liable for consequences faced.

• In the case of any medical ailments, disorders etc. of the participants, they will have to inform the organisers in advance at the time of registration for the workshop.

• Participant(s) is responsible to inform the representative of DivingDeep regarding any medical ailments and disorders etc. arising during the program should be informed to the organisers.

• Consumption of liquor, tobacco products, cigarettes or any other drugs/ intoxicated stuff is strictly prohibited.

• Participant(s) should follow eco-friendly behaviour and respect nature i.e. avoids destruction of the flora and fauna, avoid plastics in the places visited, avoid picking any natural artefacts etc.

• DivingDeep reserves all rights to change the venue/ dates/schedule or cancel the events in certain critical instants. In such an event, DivingDeep reserves the rights to reimburse the amount to the participant.

• If required in certain treks/ hikes/ camps/ workshops, the participants will have to take medical treatment from the doctor/ attendant available on the campsite or from the nearest available medical centre or hospital. The expenses for all medical treatment and arrangements for the same will be solely borne by the participant.

• Any incidental/additional expenses incurred during the camps shall be borne by the participants.

• The amount once paid is non-transferable to any other programme or to any other person.

• Once paid/ registered, no refund will be given for the cancellations of this particular event.

DivingDeep is attendant to "Leave No Trace" principles and outdoor ethics. It is an effort to be responsible for a better environment and stewardship. We offer responsible hiking/ wilderness experience, for which DivingDeep and its conductors reserve the right to terminate participants with a no-refund policy for any unreasonable behaviour during the hike/ trek/ camp/ workshop/ event.