VRangers Adventure trek to Alang-Madan- Kulang Fort

Alang, Madan & Kulang are situated in Kalasubai range, is one of the most difficult forts in Nasik District. They are little neglected due to very heavy rains and confusing, difficult ways. To reach at top of the both the forts one need to do rock climbing. These forts are ultimate places for adventure lovers.

As on response of Rangers we have decided to do Kulang trek also.

So Now VRangers arranging AMK and AM Trek as follows,

***VRangers Alang-Madan-Kulang Trek on 3rd Ngt-4-5-6 Feb 2011 .
This team will leave on 3rd Ngt from Mumbai.(Schedule given Below)

**VRangers Alang-Madan Trek on 4th Ngt - 5-6th Feb 2011 .
This team will leave on 4th ngt Feb 2011 from Mumbai.(Schedule given Below)

Approx Height:-
Alang- 4852 Ft.
Madan-4841 Ft.
Kulang-4822 Ft.

Grade: Medium-hard.
 
District: Nasik.
 
Region: Kalsubai.

Max Participation: 20 Rangers.

Cost:
Alang-Madan Trek 900/- Rs.

Alang-Madan-Kulang Trek 1250/- Rs.

It includes:-

--Kasara to kasaraTransport.
--For Alang-Madan Team
    **Breakfast (Sat-Sun)/ 1 dinner (Sat) – 1 Lunch(Sun).
--For Alang-Madan-Kulang Team 
    ***Breakfast (Fri-Sat-Sun)/ 2 dinner (Fri-Sat) – 1 Lunch(Sat-Sun).
--Rappelling Gears, Expertise, Guide Charges.
Last Date to reg:-2 Feb 2011.
 
Alang (4852 ft):
The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region.

Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft):
Madangad is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic. 
Kulang (4822 ft):
Kulang, Madan and Alang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is kulang.Atanding at the edge of the ghats, it commands a fabulous and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.Kulang offers the highest climb from its base to the top in Sahyadris.The huge rocky terrain falling steeply to the Konkan presents grand sight.

Trek Schedule:

***Alang Madan Kulang Team tentative Schedule :- 
3rd Feb 2011(Night) :-

We will reach Kasara (Slow) by train.
Train Time:-
  CST: 23.18       Byculla - 23.26          Dadar - 23.36
  Kurla - 23.47    Ghatkopar - 23.53   Bhandup - 00.03

 Mulund - 00.09    Thane - 00.14       Dombivli - 00.36
  Kalyan - 00.45     Titwala - 1.00      Kasara 2.00.

4th Feb 2011 :-

--From kasara by private vehicle will move to Kurung wadi base village.

--will reach by 5.30am to Kurung wadi.

--From here with breakfast will start trek to Kulang fort by 7.30am.

--Here will have dinner-night stay.
5th Feb 2011 :-

--Early morning with breakfast by 7 am will start descending towards Madan.

--it will take 4 to 5 hrs to reach Madan fort here will meet Alang - Madan Team.

--After exploring madan  will move to Alang & here will have dinner-night stay.
6th Feb 2011 : - 

--In the morning with breakfast will explore Alang fort 

--After Exploring will start descending towards ambevadi . 

--In the afternoon will have lunch at the base.

--will reach to mumbai by 10 pm.

**Alang-Madan Team tentative Schedule :-

4th Feb 2011(Night) :- 

We will reach Kasara (Slow) by train.
Train Time:-
  CST: 23.18       Byculla - 23.26          Dadar - 23.36
  Kurla - 23.47    Ghatkopar - 23.53   Bhandup - 00.03

 Mulund - 00.09    Thane - 00.14       Dombivli - 00.36
  Kalyan - 00.45     Titwala - 1.00      Kasara 2.00.
5th feb 2011 :-

--From kasara by private vehicle will move to ambevadi base village.

--will reach by 5.30am to ambevadi

--From here with breakfast will start trek to Madan fort by 7.30am.

--After exploring madan will move to Alang & here will have dinner-night stay.
6th Feb 2011 : - 

--In the morning with breakfast will explore Alang fort 

--After Exploring will start descending towards ambevadi . 

--In the afternoon will have lunch at the base.

--will reach to Mumbai by 10 pm.

Payment Details:-
For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 300/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
DIPENDRA MURLIDHAR MHATRE.
BANK: STATE BANK OF INDIA.
AC/ NO.: 30148750939.
BRANCH: SPL P.B.B.,
MUMBAI (SBIN0004205).
After transaction please do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368.
(No Last time entry's Entertained).

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: (Don’t Miss any)
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 for Alang-Madan Team).
    *** Lunch for Friday(Compulsory for Alang-Madan-Kulang Team).
4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5.Photo Identity Card, Torch with extra batteries, Dish/Plate, Glass/Tea cup, Bowl, and Spoon, bedding (All things Compulsory).
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent
7. A good trekking shoes, A Sweater/ Jacket.
8. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.

Rules & Regulation of "VRangers"
(Please Read Before coming to VRangers Activity).
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers".
Ananda 98922 19155.
Dipendra 99674 35673.
Sudhir  9702878447 / 98212 18771 .

plz do sms if call not received.
Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers one day trek to Tikona Fort on 9th Jan 2011.

                 Tikona Fort also called as Vitandgad fort, Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. It is a Hill Fort near Lonavla region. This was the nerve centre of the many activities of entire Malwan-Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona-Peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction.One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visapur, Tung and Lohagad.The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'.

Tikona Fort VRangers

Type: Hill Fort.
Region: Lonavala.

Height: 3580 ft (aprx.)
Grade: Easy.
Base Village: Tikona peth.

Max Participation : 25 Rangers.

Cost: 200 Rs/-

Traveling & Meeting point: Meeting point is at Thane. Platform no.1 near the station canteen. Please be there by 5.45 a.m. Every one will get their own ticket till Lonavala. You may see long queues for tickets. So get to the station considering these timings. Also don’t even plan to purchase tickets from Thane stn. It takes minimum 45 mins in the queue at Thane stn. Please get u r tickets from u r respective stations.

We will start our journey with 6.00 am Indrayani express from Thane. Those who are coming from Dadar,CST, kalayan check given time table.  We will reach Lonavala by 8.10 am. We need to catch another train from Lonavala to Kamshet. From Kamshet we will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by bus till base village tikona pet.

Those who are coming from Pune they can join us directly at Kamsheth till 8.15 am. 

Train Time table: - Indrayani Express.

CST:-5.30 am

Dadar:-5.43 am

Thane:-6.00 am

Kalayan:-6.29 am

The charges for the trek are Rs. 200/- per head;

This includes traveling from Lonavla to Lonavla stations, breakfast & refreshment.

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 (2 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for sunday {Compulsory}.

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

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

6. Torch with extra batteries.

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 .

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

Sudhir  9702878447 / 98212 18771 .

Nilesh 98197 75119.

Ananda 98922 19155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!