VRangers trek to Harishchandragad via Nali chi vaat on 14-15 Jan 2012.

Nalichii Vaat Valley View

Trek: Harishchandra Gad Via Nali chi Vaat 
(starting from 13th Ngt )

Height: 4000 ft .


Region: Malshej.


Grade: Medium.


Max.Participation: 25 ppl.


Last Date for Registration: - 11th Jan 2012 till 4 PM.


Cost:-Rs. 800/-  
Cost of the trek includes,
--Travelling from Kalyan to kalyan.
--Breakfast (sat-sun)/ 1 diner (Sat) – 1 Lunch(sun).
--Equipment & expertise charges.

Pics:
https://picasaweb.google.com/104573811874280785247/HarishchandragadViaNalichiVat?noredirect=1

http://picasaweb.google.com/amogh125/HarishchandragadViaNaliChiVat#

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111799766171684877478/albums/5661002703498219441

Fascinating Spots :-

Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the Medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate on Taramati/Rohidas in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.

Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. It is the second highest peak in Maharashtra after kalsubai . Leopards are seen in the forests beyond this peak. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad.

Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra's hood.

Kokan Kada

Trek Schedule:

Our journey will start with kalyan local(train time mentioned below) on Friday 13rd Jan 2012.From Kalyan we’ll catch S.T. Bus for Tokavade and from Tokavade we’ll go by private vehicle till Belpada. We’ll start trekking from Belpada

14th Jan 2012.
Breakfast: 6.30 am 
Start trek: 7 am 
Lunch: 1.30 pm

Reach on top: 3.30 pm
Kokan kada View & Sunset 
Dinner: 8pm

15th Jan 2012.
Sun rise At Taramati :6.30 am
breakfast: 8.45 am
Start descending: 9.15 am
Reach khireshwar: 12.30pm
Lunch: 1pm
Catch Bus to reach kalyan: 3 pm
will be back to kalyan by 5.00 pm

Train Time Table:- (Kalyan slow Local)

CST 8.04pm              Byculla 8.12 pm
Dadar 8.22pm         Sion 8.30pm
Kurla 8.34pm          Ghatkopar 8.41pm
Bhandup 8.51pm   Thane 9.01pm
Diva 9.17pm             Dombivali 9.26pm
              Kalyan 9.35pm.

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Saturday.(Compulsory)

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry .

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits.

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, Cap, Shawl, Woolen Jacket, Plate, Spoon , Bowl , Glass,Bedding (Compulsory) etc.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Sudhir 97028 78447.

Dipendra 99674 35673.

Ananda 9892219155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

Kalavantin durg Trek with VRangers on 18th Dec 2011

Trek : Kalavantin durg

Region : Karjat
Height : 2300 ft
Grade : Medium
Type : Hill Fort
Cost: Rs. 200/-

कलावंतिणाचासुळका हे प्रबळगडाचेउपांग असुन त्यालाकलावंतिणाचा महालम्हणुनही ओळखले जाते. प्रबळगड हा मोंगल्यांच्या ताब्यात होता. प्रबळगडाचाकिल्लेदार कुणी राजपुत होता आणि त्याचे कोण्या कलावतीवर प्रेम होते. तिनेनिघुन जाउ नये म्हणुन त्याने तिला प्रबळगडाच्या सुळ्क्यावर ठेवले.तेव्हापासुन तो सुळका ’कलावतीचा महाल’ म्हणून ओळखला जाउ लागला.ह्या सुळक्याचे आणि ठाकरवाडीतील ठाकरांचे जिव्हाळ्याचे नाते असून दरवर्षीशिमग्याच्या सणाला सर्व ठाकर एकत्र येउन या सुळक्यावर ठाकरन्रुत्य करतात.

Kalavantin 

Trek Schedule: 
The journey starts with the Panvel local according to given train times below. People interested should meet at Kurla station by 5.45 AM. People coming from western Central line will meet at Panvel station. from here we will reach the base village of Kalavantin (Thakurwadi) by auto / Bus.
Will start trek with breakfast and small intro round by 9.00am. will reach on top by 12.oo and start descend by 2.00.by 6.30 we will back to panvel.
The charges of the trek includes breakfast, traveling from Panvel to Panvel and refreshment.
Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local)
Kurla: 5.55
Chembur : 6.01
Vashi: 6.15
Nerul: 6.26
Belapur: 6.32
Panvel: 6.50

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has
hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for the Day.

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.

5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (compulsory).

6. Torch with extra batteries, Old Newspapers(compulsory).

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, Mosquito’s cream.

8. A good trekking shoes.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .

Pics of Kalavantin trek:   
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/dipen205/KalavantinDurg  . 

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/abhijeetmail/KalavantinichaMahalPrabalgadAugust2009  .

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/chetan.anand.singh/KalvantinDurg?authkey=Gv1sRgCOLQksv19Nf2aQ&feat=directlink

For Reg. & more details, contact Our Rangers
Nilesh 9819775119.
Ananda 9892219155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers Adventures trek to Sandhan Valley on 24-25 dec 2011

Sandhan is a “Heart of Sahyadri” located in very remote part. This beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats Amidst the water carved valley of 50-150 feet deep and about 2-3 KM long. Both the places beautiful but Challenging also. Here we can Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 to 6 ft deep water pool in the way of 200 meter walk on the rock floored water carved valley. Also you will get chance to Rappel down some small patches (max hgt. 45 ft) to reach the base of Sandhan Valley.

Trek: Sandhan Valley (starting from 23rd Ngt )
Base Village: Samrad via Shendi.
Region: Ghatghar – Bhandardara
Difficulty: Medium.
Age limit: 18 to 50 years.
Last Date for Registration: - 21st Dec 10 till 4 PM.
Cost:-Rs. 850/-

Pics:

http://picasaweb.google.com/amogh125/SandhanValley02?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWcj6qm-umKaQ#

http://picasaweb.google.com/sujit.nerist/SandhanValley02?authkey=Gv1sRgCOSloszp2pSZFw&feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/114242799717301653068/SandanVally_241210#

Trek Schedule:

Our journey will start with lastkasara local onFriday 23rd Dec 2011.

From Kasara we have private Vehicle till Samrad village. Will reach approx at  5.00 am on 24th Dec.

24th Dec 2011.
breakfast: 7am

Start adventurous descending by  8.30 am (Rappelling on 3 patches)

Lunch: 1pm

Dinner: 8pm (we will cook).

Will have night stay in open space.

25th Dec 2011.
Early morning start to descend with breakfast. we will reach to Dhene – Vorpadi (Near Shahapur). From here will reach asangon till 5.00 pm

 Cost of the trek includes,

--Travelling from Kasara to Samrad village.
--Breakfast (sat-sun)/ 1 diner (Sat) – 1 Lunch(sun).
--Travelling from Dhene to Asangaon.
--Equipment & expertise charges.


Train Time Table:- 

Kasara Slow local (N):
CST: 11.15 pm                  Bycalla: 11.25 pm

Dadar: 11.35 pm             Kurla: 11.45 pm

Ghatkopar: 11.50 pm   Bhandup: 12.01 am

Thane: 12.12 am             Dombivali: 12.33 am

Kalyan: 12.40 am           Titwala: 01.01 am

Asangaon: 1.23 am         Kasara: 02.01 am

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 400/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Saturday.(Compulsory)

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, Cap, Shawl, Woolen Jacket, Plate, Spoon , Bowl , Glass,Bedding (Compulsory) etc.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Ananda 98922 19155.

Sarita 98928 57368.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers trek to Ankai-Tankai on 12th Ngt - 13th Nov 2011.

Ankai-Tankai is a twin fort located in Nasik-Manmad region in Chandwad range and just 8km away from Manmad. As per grade this trek is easy but for photography this is the best trek. After a first common entrance, the route forks into two directions. One goes to Fort Ankai and the other to Fort Tankai. Steps lead to the damaged entrance of Fort Tankai.

Type: Hill Fort.

Height: 3152 ft.

Region: Manmad / Chandvad Range.

Base Village: Ankai.

Cost: 300/- Rs.

Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Last date to Reg:- 11^th Nov 2011.

Ankai: - A flight of steps lead to ancient Buddhist caves situated at the base of the Tankai fort. Beautiful sculptures on the wall, carving on pillars and roof, a duplex cave with gallery, a temple in the cave is worth looking and a boon for photography enthusiasts. Regular steps leads to a number of fortified entrances, caves with some sculptures and finally to the top where a domed building is located.

On the top one can see 5 caves, 7 water tanks, an arched enclosure at the end of the fort with a huge pond, Dargah etc. A huge cave below the summit is now an Ashram or a temple of Agatsya, the sage who is credited with the first crossing of Vindhya Mountains. The Fortification walls and entrance are still in a good condition.

Ankai-Tankai VRangers

From the top,one can have a beautiful view of surroundings, a pinnacle called Hadbi chi shendi, Gorakshnath, Tankai Fort and Chandvad range if weather is clear.

Tankai : Fort Tankai is a huge plateau with a lake and Mahadev Mandir, ruins of the construction and a bastion. Visible from the top are, Ankai Fort, Hadbi chi Shendi etc.These were said to be the strongest hill forts captured by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1635. They command a wide view of Khandesh and Godavari valleys.

Trek Schedule: - The journey starts on 12^th ngt with the Mahanagri express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till Manmad station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets and ask for Mahanagri express ticket till Manmad).From Manmad station will hire jeep/ rickshaw and will reach to ankai village by 7.30 am.With breakfast will start for ankai fort, with sightseeing will descend ankai then by 10 am will start for Tankai fort. Will have lunch here and then back to ankai till 3 pm. from here will reach to manmad by 4 pm .

The charges for this trek is Rs 300/- , which includes Breakfast, transportation from Manmad to Manmad by Jeep/Auto & expertise charges.

Train Timings: Varanasi-Mahanagri Express

CST: - 00.05 am      DDR: - 00.15 am    Thane: - 00.40 am

 Kalyan: - 01.01 am   Manmad: - 5.10 am.

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Sunday (Compulsory).

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, wind cheater, Cap,Bedding, Woolen Jacket, Some news papers.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Shekhar 98192 43836.

Sarita 98928 57368.

Ananda 98922 19155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers Trek to DhakBahiri Caves on 27th Nov 2011.

VRangers organizing a one day trek to Dhak Bahiri caves on 27th Nov, 2011. This is one of the difficult trek in Sahyadris and famous for its Rock patch. So get ready to enjoy one more thrilling experience with VRangers.

Type: Hill forts.
Fort Range: Karjat .
District: Raigad .
Grade: Hard.
Fort Height: 2700 ft.
Experience: At least two treks.

Last Date to Reg. - 25th Nov 2011.

Max Participation:- 25 Rangers.

Some Snaps:
http://picasaweb.google.com/manishst/DhakBahiri# .https://picasaweb.google.com/santoor0058/DhakBahiri

Trek Schedule :-

The journey starts on 27^th with the Indrayani Express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets). From lonavala we’ll catch local train till kamshet. From Kamshet we will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by bus till Jambivali. We’ll visit Bahiri caves by covering the tough rock patch. While descending we’ll go to Vadhap then We’ll hire a jeep or rickshaw from Vadhap till Karjat.

The charges for the trek are Rs. 300/- per head;
which includes traveling from Lonavala station till Karjat Station, breakfast, refreshment.

Train Timings :- Indrayani Express.
CST --  5.35 am

Dadar – 5.50 am
Thane – 6.10 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Sunday (Compulsory).

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries (Compulsory).

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, wind cheater, Cap.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .


Note :- As on experience and strictness of Villagers we are not allowing girls for this trek.

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Ananda 98922 19155.

Sarita 98928 57368.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!