VRangers Kalsubai Trek on 24th june 2012.

Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri mountain range. This being the highest
peak, it commands a beautiful view.

The highest peak in the world is “Mount Everest”. Likewise, Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Sahyadris in Maharashtra. Kalsubai is the Everest of Maharashtra.
 

Kalsubai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this trek easy. There are steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic Kalsubai temple at the top.

Region: Ahmadnagar-Igatpuri

Height: 5400 ft (aprx.)

Grade: Medium.

Base Village: Bari

Charges: RS. 450/-

Last Date for Registration: - 20th June 2012 till 5 PM.  

History:

It is said that Kalsubai name is taken from a Koli girl named Kalsu.' Kalsu, according to the story, was fond of wandering in the forest. One day she came to Indor at the foot of the hill now called Kalsubai, and took service with a Koli family on condition that she should not be asked to clean pots or to sweep. Matters went smoothly till, one day, one of the family ordered Kalsu to clean some pots and clear away some Utter. She did as she was bid, bat, immediately after, climbed the hill and stayed on its top till her death. Where she cleaned the pots is known as Thale Mel, and where she cleared away the litter as Kaldara. The hill is a natural stronghold about ten miles south-east of Igatpuri, the nearest railway station. Its top is a cone with room only for a small shrine and a trigonometrically survey cairn. There is a large lower shoulder without remains of buildings, and the absence of water cisterns shows that the hill was never used as a fort.

Trek Schedule:

Saturday 23rd June 2012
Kasara slow Local:
Cst: 11.15 pm
Bycalla: 11.25 pm
Dadar: 11.35
Kurla: 11.45
Ghatkopar: 11.50
Bhandup: 12.01 am
Thane: 12.12 am
Dombivali: 12.33 am
Kalyan: 12.40
Titwala: 01.01 am
Asangaon: 1.23 am
Kasara: 02.01 am

Catch this local from your respective stations and meet us near kasara station ticket counter.

Sunday 24th June 2012
02.30 Hrs: Move to bari
04:30 Hrs: Bari
06.00 Hrs Breakfast
06:30 Hrs: Ascend
10:15 Hrs: On Top
10:15-11:15 Hrs Explore, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding
11:15 Hrs: Descend
14:00 Hrs: Base
14.15 Hrs: Lunch
16:00 Hrs: Departure for Mumbai

We’ll reach Mumbai by 20.00 Hrs(Tentative).

The charges for the trek are Rs. 450/- per head, which includes traveling from kasara to Kasara , breakfast, Lunch & refreshment.

Payment Details:-
For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 450/-(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 (2 Ltrs).

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

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

5. Torch with extra batteries.

6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

7. A good trekking shoes.

8. Windcheater etc.

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

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

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

Nilesh 9819775119.

Shekhar 98192 43836

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!