VRangers bike ride to Nashik-Saptashrungi ghat & camping at Ramshej fort on 22nd – 23rd Dec 2012.

After Successful off road rajmachi bike ride we VRangers introducing a new bike ride to Nasik-Vani-Saptashrungi ghat-& camping at base of Ramshej fort on 22^nd – 23^rd Dec 2012.

Route: Mumbai – Kasara - Nasik – Vani – Saptashrungi- Ramshej Fort & back to Mumbai.

Region: Nasik-Vani.

Approx Distance: approx 600 km

Meeting Point: 7.00 am Kasara at star Hotel.
(from dadar to kasara it will take 2hrs approx)

Cost: Rs 550 /- per head.

Cost Includes - Sat-Sun Breakfast,evening refreshments, Sat Diner, Night accommodation in Tent and administration charges.

Cost does not include – Saturday & Sunday lunch that will be shared among you all in the hotel itself, Petrol Expenses, Packed water bottles purchased any other expenses not included above.

Petrol & Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner & the person accompanying him or In case of Single Rider, petrol & maintenance cost should be settled alone.

Those who don’t have bike even they can come for the trip. (Min 5 rangers should be there).

Sights to visit:

Nasik, Vani, Shree Saptshrungi Gad, Ramshej Fort.

Brief Introduction of places:

Nasik is an ancient city of India. References are found showing its importance in all the four Yugas. It was known as Padmanagar in Kruta Yuga, Janasthana in Dwapar Yuga and Nasik in Kali-Yuga. It has many associations with the Hindu epic Ramayana. Lord Ram his wife Sita and Laxman was said to have cut off the nose (Nasika) of Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha here, thus giving the city name “Nasik”.

Shree Saptshrungi Gad near Nasik city is situated at a distance of 68 km from Nasik.It is one of the most visited and religious places for pilgrims.As the temple is situated on a mountain. Shree Saptshrungi Gad is one among the 51 shaktippethas temple in India and one of the four shaktippetha temple in Maharashtra, other being, Mahalakshmi temple Kolhapur,Tuljapur Bhavani Temple, Mahur Gad Devi temple in Mahur.

Saptashringa Ghad is a place where Goddess Bhagawati dwells. It is one of the most important of the places of Goddesses in Maharashtra. Saptashringa signifies seven mountain peaks. Nanduri village is situated at the foot of the Saptashringa Gad. In front of the temple there stands Markandeya Rishi's (sage) hill. The Saptashringa Gad is full of a variety of trees having medicinal worth. As per the story depicted in Ramayana, Hanuman carried the herbal medicine for wounded Laxmana from this hill. There are about 108 water reservoirs on the hill, known as Kundas.”It is said that there is one flag which is said to be at top of the mountain where Saptashrungi mata's temple is situated. This road is only known by one person that is A poojari and no one else. Before his death he gives information of this hidden road to another poojari and this goes on. But only one poojari knows the way”.

Vani is situated at a distance of 60 kms away from Nasik. Hindu almanac considers three and half days as highly auspicious. They are Gudipadwa - Hindu's New Year, Dushhera, Diwali and Akshaytritiya. Likewisedwelling places of Goddesses in Maharashtra are famous.

Ramshej

On the western tip of the beautiful Ramshej Ghat in Northern Nasik, lies the marvelous Ramshej fort. Ramshej is about 14km from Nasik, while travelling to Peth and from there it is a short trek to the fort. The fort is located at a height of 3273ft, which shows you the marvel of labor and effort that went into making it.

History has it, that the fort was attacked by Aurangzeb’s army, and his commanders threatened the Maratha kingdom saying that they would capture the fort in hours but Shivaji Maharaj’s son Sambhaji resisted these attacks for 7 years. The Fort thus remained with the Marathas for a period that was longer than the fighting lives of some of the commanders of Aurangazeb’s army who made the claim that the fort would be taken down in hours.

Some of the other attractions that this place has to offer are the fortifications that still remain, the handwork of the Ramlalla temple, the secret tunnel that takes you into the fort, caves that are hewn out of rock and a breathtaking view of the Trimbak range, Satmala range & Borgad.

Itinerary:

Meeting Point: Kasara – Star Hotel by 7.00 am. (apx 110 km)

(To Reach Kasara from dadar will take 2.00 hrs).

With Breakfast will start bike ride by 7.30 am.

Start our ride to Nasik via Igatpuri Road.

Reach Nasik by 10.00 am (App. 130 km)

Will reach saptashrungi by 11.30 am (apx 68 km).

Here will visit saptashrungi Temple and will take Lunch & Rest till 3.00 pm.

With Tea will ride till aashevadi (base of ramshej fort) (45km) - will visit nearest lakes .

Will back to our site and with dinner will say Good night.

Wake up at 6.30 am & explore the fort till 9.00am with breakfast, will have some games here.

By 11.30 will start return journey to Nasik (23km).

12.30pm will have lunch in nasik.

By 2.00 pm will start returning to kasara (130km)

Kasara-Last halt will do bye bye to everyone with refreshment.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 300/-(non Refundable) in the following.

Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar

Acc No   : 00000032353269021

IFS Code: SBIN0000562

MICR Code: 400002007

Bank     : SBI Bank

Branch   : Bhandup (W)

After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155.

Things to be carried:

Personal Identification (Compulsory), Bike’s Legal papers, Helmet (for both), Driving License,

A bottle of water, Camera (Optional),Cap, Bedding Like Shawl & Mat, woolen Jacket, Hand gloves while biking as per comfort, extra pair of cloths etc.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

Since Biking is adventurous and risky activity your participation is solely on your own wish.

VRangers will be not being responsible for any mishap/accident/Bike damage occurring during the journey.

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

Ananda 98922 19155

Sudhir 97028 78447
Kunal  98193 44055

plz do sms if call not received with u r name & mail id.

Cheerrrsss!