VRangers trek to sarasgad on 4th Aug 2012

SARASGAD: Pali, one out of the eight “Ashtavinayak” Ganesh Temples is also the place where Sarasgad is located. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named ‘Ballaleshwar’ and located just behind the temple can be seen the ramparts of Sarasgad fort. The fort was mainly used to keep a check on the surrounding regions. From the 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.

Type: Hill Fort.
Region: Raigad.
Grade: Easy.
Height: 1600 ft. (appx)
Base Village: Pali

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Waterfall Rappelling & flying fox At Vihi on 25-26th Aug 2012

Waterfall Rappelling Also technically known as canyoning and canyoneering  are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff amidst the gushing waterfall

Flying fox is adventure activity where the participant does an aerial rope slide using a pulley suspended on a cable/rope mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom across the inclined cable.

Destination: Vihi-Kasara
Hight: Approx 120 ft
Grade: Thrilling
Max size: 50 Ppl
Last Reg Date : 17th Aug 2012 till 5pm.

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Trek to Matheran via garbett point on 5 Aug 2012

Matheran is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others. Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles. The climate of Matheran is chill. The most impressive things about Matheran are dense forest and the waterfalls, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon.

Type: Hill Station

Region: Raigad .

Height: 2625 ft .(appx)

Grade: Medium

Base Village: Diksal

Last Date for Registration: - 3rd Aug 2012 till 5 PM.

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Bhimashankar via ladder route on 22 july 2012

Far away from the tumult of the urban life, peeping through the white fleecy clouds, Bhimashankar can be termed a pilgrim paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges are an abode for rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahyadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around the rivers, and hill stations.

Range : Karjat

Height : 3500 ft.

Grade : Medium

Base village: Khandas

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/bugz.rubens/BhimashankarPilot#

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

http://picasaweb.google.com/jiten5439/NJZdv?feat=directlink

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Chanderi trek on 8th July 2012

Although worth mentioning as the jewel in the crown of forts in the district of Raigad, there is no significant history attached to this fort. Near the caves on the fort are visible some remnants of fortification. This is the only sign to designate Chanderi as a fort. Chanderi is famous for water streams and its difficult route.

Type: Hill Fort

Region: Karjat .

Height: 2330 ft .

Grade: Hard (Experience Required)

Last Date for Reg:-6th July 2012 by 5.00 pm.

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Gorakhagad trek on 7th july 2012

The region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.

Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. Nature's grandeur can be appreciated here with the magnificent view of two large frangipani trees leaning over the valley and the excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have potable water.There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi.

Type : Hill forts

Range : Karjat

Height : 2137 ft.

Grade : Medium

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.com/manishst/Gorakhgad .

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/dipen205/Gorakhgad#

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