Velas Biking & Tour with VRangers on 9th-10th Apr 2011.

       After Successful execution of Mahabaleshwar and Shivneri-Chavand Biking, once again VRangers invites you for the two days tour to Velas via Shrivardhan Dist Ratnagiri.

Brief information:
Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an exiting place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Gokulashtami Festival is one of the important festival in Velas.
 

Bankot Fort:-
This fort is also called as Bankot fort, Victoria fort or Himmatgad. This fort is having square shape. Bankot lies at the foot of the Rocky head land in the extreme north of the district. 

Harihareshwar – Dakshin Kashi :-
It is famous pilgrim place with ancient Shiv Temple and Kalbhairav Temple situated on the Dakshin Kashi. It also has a beautiful beach which is rocky on one side and a clean sand beach on the other side.
 

Shrivardhan Beach :-
White sands which spread for miles on either side – that is the beauty of the Shrivardhan beach. The expanse of the sea is a turquoise blue and there usually you will find some college kids playing football in the water. The shores are clean and the water shallow which makes it ideal for swimming.

Add the numerous other attractions like the daunting places of religious worship, exotic culinary spread (seafood to be particular), verdant pastures and bucolic lifestyles of the local fishermen and you have the best combination of an all-round tourist destination.

A history of Shrivardhan for over 200 years is replete with glorious tales of Maratha warriors and their hounding efforts to maintain the “Hindavi-Swaraj". The famous Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was born here and was later chosen as the First Peshwa by the Maratha Ruler Chatrapati Sahu Maharaj. The Peshwa’s continued to rule the Maratha kingdom on behalf of the Kings for over a century till the British overtook them

Route Map:-
Will be provided on arrival @ Panvel.

Trip Itinerary will be as follows:

Total return appx. Distance: - 650 km

Saturday, ^9th Apr 2011:-
Arrive at Datta Snacks about 1.5 km from Panvel S.T.  Stand by 5.30 am & will start by 6.15am.Breakfast on the way to Shrivardhan
Reach Shrivardhan-Harihareshwar by 11.30.After enjoying both places will have Lunch @ 1.30 pm on the way and by 5.00 pm reach Velas.
Visit Velas Beach @ 6 pm, watch turtles and explore around.
Dinner at 9.00 pm and Bonfire session (if possible).

Sunday, 1^0th Apr 2011:-
Visit Velas Beach again in the morning @ 6.00 am for second session of Baby turtles! Thereafter, Breakfast and leave for Bankot fort & back to Mumbai by 6.00 pm

Payment Details:
For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(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).


Bikers have to bear their bike's fuel expenses by themselves & pillion rider. At the end of trip, food and lodging expenses will be shared equally by all members.
 
Other details will provide on call.

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.
2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits.
5. Torch with extra batteries, Old Newspapers, Shawl or bed sheet (compulsory).
6. Personal medicines, Sun lotion, Eye glasses,Mosquito’s cream.
7. Good trekking shoes.

Rules & Regulation of "VRangers" ,

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  Sarita      98928 57368.
Ananda     98922 19155.

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***Some Important Instructions those who Reg .....

All person need to carry Identity proof (Must), Bike’s Legal Papers, Helmet (Must) (Valid Driver's License, RC Book, Insurance papers and PUC is must)

We would check for the license and papers at the start of the ride for every biker, and if any paper is not found in place, the members would not be allowed to ride with us.
Shoes are compulsory for all the members (Riders and Pillion)
All bikers would have to follow the rules and regulations .

"VRangers Adventure And Trekking" Group would not be responsible for any uncertainties happening to him and also the members who accompanies him after the warning.

It's advisable to get your bike Serviced / Repaired before the ride so that we all can have safe ride.

Over Speeding / Rash Driving would result in immediate expulsion from the tour.

Please ensure safety for yourself and other people on road.

VRangers trek to Asheri Gad on 27th March 2011.

On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in.

 

Fort Height: 1680 ft

Fort Range: Palghar

District: Thane

Grade: Medium

Last date to confirm: 25 March 2011.

Cost: 200 Rs/-

{This includes traveling from Palghar to Palghar stations, breakfast & refreshment.}

History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.

On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.

Travelling & Meeting Point:-

-We need to reach by 7.20am at Virar Station.

-From here will catch 7.35am Virar – Surat Shuttle.

-Will reach palghar 8.30am.

-From here will go by available transport i.e. by S T or Rickshaw to Manor -    Khodkona.

-Will back to Dadar by 10 pm.

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), Hat, Goggles.

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"

Machhindra 9967995993

Shekhar 98192 43836.

Sarita 98928 57368.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

      

VRangers trek to Saras Gad on 13th March 2011.

Sarasgad [It was one of the forts captured by Malik Ahmad in his Konkan Campaigns- Ahmadnagarehi Nizamshahi, Kunte p. 10.](Sudhagad Peta). To the east of Pali overlooking the town is the fort of Sarasgad. The fort has a north-south expanse of the same length as that of the town.

Fort Height: 1600 ft.

Fort Range: Pali.

District: Raigad.

Grade: Medium.

Last date to confirm: 11 March 2011.

Cost:300 Rs/-

{This includes traveling from Nagothane to Nagothane stations, breakfast & refreshment,Return Train fair(From Karjat) till respective stations.}

Shree Ganesh is the deity of knowledge. Pali is a famous place. Lord Ganesh is worshipped everywhere. The eight places, which are important pilgrimages of Ganesh, are called “Ashtavinayak”. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named Ballaleshwar. Sarasgad is situated on the borders of Pali. A very huge wall of Sarasgad is at the north south border of Pali.

This fort was mainly used to keep a check on the surrounding regions. From fort, ‘Pali’ and all surrounding areas can be seen. Shivaji Maharaj brought this fort under Swarajya and spent 2000 Hon (the prevailing currency) for its reconstruction. Till independence this fort was under Bhor Sansthan.

Near the main entrance we see a triple curtain wall. Going rightwards and ascending 15 steps we see the ramparts. To the left there is a big water tank. Next to it was a gallery. Further there is another way to the fort. Near this is a water tank named ‘Moti Haud’. If we go at right, we have to ascend 15 steps and then we reach the base of citadel.

Base of Citadel:Here we see a very big water reservoir. To its left is the tomb of Shahapeer. Near to it few small lakes are seen. In a cavern nearby we see ‘Shivlinga’. Here a few can stay. At the right side of the tank we see silos, armory, jail and residences. Here also 10 to 12 people can be accommodated. Next to it is the way towards citadel.

Top of Citadel :On the fort we see Kedareshwar temple and a lake nearby. Two bastions are there to keep watch on surrounding areas. From citadel we can see the mountain of ‘Tin Kavdi’. We can locate Sudhagad, Tailbaila, Dhangad and Korigad. We also see Paligaon, River Amba, hot water reservoirs of ‘Unheri’, Konkan and Jambhulpada. On Vaishakh Poornima (full moon day), the villagers celebrate the festival of Shahapeer. Many people go to Kedareshwar temple on ‘Maha Shivratri’.

Traveling & Meeting point: Meeting point is at Diva Station.Please be there by 6.00 a.m. Every one will get their own ticket till Nagothane. You may see long queues for tickets. So get to the station considering these timings. Also don’t even plan to purchase tickets from Diva Station. It takes minimum 45 mins in the queue at Diva. Please get u r tickets from u r respective stations.

We will start our journey with 6.15 am by Diva-Sawantwadi from Diva. Those who are coming from Central, Harbour check given time table.  We will reach Nagothane by 8.35 am. We will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by bus till base village of Saras gad .In the evening by 9.30 pm will reach to Thane.

Train Time table: - Diva-Sawant Wadi.

06:20 : – Diva   
07:05 : – Panvel
08:32 : – Nagothane

 

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), Hat.

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"

Shekhar 98192 43836.

Sarita 98928 57368.

Ananda 98922 19155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!