VRangers One day new year trek to Umberkhind on 5th Jan 2014

The battle is known for the strategic manner in which Shivaji deployed his forces and rapid movement that his cavalry was able to achieve.

Battle of Umberkhind took place on 3 February 1661 in the mountain range of Sahyadri near the city of Pen, Maharashtra, India.

 The battle was fought between the Maratha under Chhatrapati Shivaji and the Kartalab Khan of Mughals. The Marathas defeated the Mughal forces. Mughal forces consisted of 20,000 men, while there was just 3,000 light Maratha cavalry.

Short Info:

Trek: Umberkhind on 5th Jan 2014.

Region: Lonavla-Khopoli.

Grade: Easy

Max Reg.: 15 Rangers.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 300/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 350/- per head. (To get Register yourself CLICK HERE )

It includes traveling from Lonavla to Khopoli via Local transport like Tumtum/Jeep, breakfast, refreshment.

Meeting Point:

@ Lonavla Station by 8.00 am.

Train Timings: - Indrayani SF Express

CST - 5.40 am

Dadar – 5.51 am

Thane – 6.14 am

Kalyan – 6.35 am

Lonavla – 8.00 am

Tentative Schedule:

08.00 am: Move towards kurvande village by local transport.

09.10 am: With breakfast & Intro will move towards kurvande ghat.

11.30 am: Will reach near Amba River.

01.00 pm: Lunch.

02.30 pm: Will reach to Samarbhoomi.

03.30 pm: With knowing history of the place will move towards khopoli by local vehicle.

04.30 pm: @ Khopoli Station.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(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.

Check List: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 4 ltr water, Lunch for Sunday, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Pritam 992 05 700 50.

Ananda 989 22 191 55.

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Lingana Climbing & Rappelling Expedition By VRangers on 10th - 11th -12th Jan 2014

Rangers get ready for a most awaited trek & dream of every trekker Lingana with Trekking, Climbing, Rappelling and camping @ Railing open plateau.

Starts on: -	10th Night 9.30 pm by Private Vehicle 11th Climbing & Night with camping @ Railing Pathar, 12th Will be returning back home with unforgettable memories.
Difficulty: -	Hard.
Participation Size	15 Rangers.

About Fort

Fort was built by Shivaji Maharaj in 1648 to secure central Konkan against the Sidis. This fort use as a penal settlement in which prisoners were confined in rock dungeons, one dungeon being able to hold fifty prisoners.

 Fort situated between Raigad & Torna a massive pinnacle it took name from its shape The fortified rock is about 2,969 feet high from ground level rock-cut steps have been completely destroyed, and the fort is almost inaccessible. Top is nearly 2500 sq. ft., there’s nothing remain except some ruins of a grain store and some cisterns.

Short Info:

Height: - 3000 ft.

Region: Raigad-Pune.

Base Village: - Mohori.

Cost: - Rs. 3000/-

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For Reg. & more details of the plan , contact Our "Ranger" with your email id

Sudhir   970 28 784 47. (before calling please sms your mail id ).

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VRangers adventures one day trek to padargad on 29th Dec 2013.

A square rocky massif, which just out from the ghats near Bhimashankar. The fort is unique & it offers a challenge to trekkers to climb. From the top one can see clear views of peth, bhimashankar, sidddhagad clearly.

Short Info:

Trek: Padar gad

Height:  2202 ft.

Grade: Medium.

Region: Karjat

Max Participation size: 20 ppl.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 400/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 450/- per head.

(To get Register yourself CLICK HERE )

(It includes return journey from Karjat to Khandas by private vehicle, breakfast and Expertise Charges etc.)

About:

Padargad is situated in between Bhimashankar and Nagphani (Snakes hood).The base village is khandas which is about 25km from karjat. Padargad is adjoined to Bhimashankar on its one side’s end. From the Nagphani peak of Bhimashankar, one can see the mesmerizing view of the valley below and the semi circular cliff connecting to Padargad. The peak looks like Kalavantin durga from base.

Trek Pics: - http://picasaweb.google.co.in/amogh125/PadarGad#

Trek Schedule:

Meeting point: @ Karjat Railway station by 7.05 am.

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local (S)

CST - 04.40 am         Byculla - 04.48 am    Dadar - 04.58 am     

Ghatkopar - 05.15 am        Bhandup - 05.26 am         Thane - 05.36 am

Dombivali -05.58 am           Kalyan - 06.07 am     Badlapur - 06.27 am      Karjat - 07.05 am.

Tentative schedule:

07.30 am: with breakfast will move towards khandas by local vehicle.

09.00 am: will be at Khandas.

09.15 am: with intro will start for trek.

09.45 am: First halt at Temple

11.00 am: will reach in coal for small patch climbing.

01.30 pm: will explore and start to descend.

02.30 pm: will have lunch.

03.00 pm: will move towards base.

04.40 pm: will be back in Khandas.

06.30 pm: will be in Karjat.

08.20 pm: in Thane.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(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.

Check List: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof,approx 4 ltr water, Lunch for the day, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Machhindra 9967 995993

Ananda 9892 219155

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VRangers Trek to Alang-Madan Fort on 20th Ngt-21-22nd Dec 2013

Alang fort located in the Kalsubai range in Nasik district is considered to be among the most difficult treks that one can embark on in Maharashtra. There are certain patches in the trek route to Alang where your rock climbing skills also will be tested to a great extend!!

Alang, Madan and Kulang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is Kulang. Standing at the edge of the Ghats, it commands a fabulous view all around and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.

Short Info

Grade: Medium / Hard.
District: Nasik.
Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Alang- 4852 Ft / Madan-4841 Ft.

About:

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): It 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.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 1550/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 1600/- per head.

(To get Register yourself for free CLICK HERE )

Which includes traveling from Kasara to ambevadi by local private jeeps & ambevadi to Dadar Via Private  bus (push back 2 X 2) , Sat/Sun breakfast, Diner (sat Ngt), Lunch (Sun Aft), eve refreshment.

Trek Schedule:

20th Dec 2013 (Friday Ngt):

Our journey will start with 2nd last kasara local as Train time table given below

Kasara Super fast Local till Mulund (N):

Please reach before 5 min to the appropriate platforms as this is fast local till mulund then it will halt at all station. If you miss train you will miss the trek.

CST: 10.48 pm           Bycalla: 10.55 pm            Dadar: 11.02 pm

Kurla: 11.10 pm          Ghatkopar: 11.15 pm       Mulund: 11.25 pm

Thane: 11.30 pm        Dombivali: 11.52 pm        Kalyan: 12.00 am

Titwala: 12.15 am       Asangaon: 12.38 am        Kasara: 01.18 am

21st Dec 2013 (Sat):

02.15 am: Will start journey till Ambewadi by private Jeeps from kasara.

04.15 am: Reach to Ambevadi & will take rest here.

07.30 am: Good Morning with Tea and B/F.

08.30 am: With intro will start for adventurous trek.

09.05 am: Start for trek.

11.30 pm: Mid of Alang - Madan cave & have lunch.

12.30 pm: Start for Madan with 25 ft climb & Explore the top.

04.00 pm: Back to cave & get ready to climb Alang 45 ft Patch climb.

06.00 pm: Evening Refreshment.

08.30 pm: Have dinner & good ngt.

22nd Dec 2013 (Sun) :

06.30 am: Wake up call.

07.30 am: Tea & Breakfast.

08.00 am: Explore Surrounding Of Alang.

09.00 am: Start Rappelling down Alang Patch .

01.30 pm: Reach to Ambewadi.

02.00 pm: Lunch.

03.05 pm: Return journey towards Dadar.

07:30 pm: Back to Dadar.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 600/-(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.

Check List: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Lunch for Saturday, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, plate, spoon, bowl, beading like shawl-mat Or Sleeping Bag, woolen jacket, towel, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir   970 28 78 447.

Ananda 989 22 19 155.

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VRangers One day trek to Irshal fort - panvel region on 15th Dec 2013.

Irshalgad is situated in the Karjat Region. Other forts in this region include Prabalgad, Kalawantin and Malanggad . Actually Irshal is not a fort but it’s a pinnacle. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666.This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time.

Short Info:

Trek: Irshalgad Trek.

Height: 3700 feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Easy

Base Village: Chowk –Irshalwadi.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 320/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 370/- per head.

(To get Register yourself CLICK HERE )

It includes breakfast & karjat to karjat travelling by local transport.

About:

Irshal is the next-door neighbour to Prabalgad. As mentioned above, Irshal is a pinnacle. There is a water tank on the route from the Irshal plateau to the peak. From there, we reach the needle hole near the top through a simple rock-climbing route. Proceeding little ahead, we see a water tank to the left and a cave to the right. This water is suitable for drinking. The route, which climbs up from near the needle hole goes to the top of the pinnacle. To reach the top of the pinnacle, it is essential to have artificial rock climbing equipment (we are not going to climb top). From the top we can see the forts of Prabalgad, Matheran, Chanderi, Malanggad, Karnala and Manikgad.

Meeting Point: Karjat Station by 7.40 am

Trek Schedule:

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local (S)

CST 5.19 am        Dadar 5.37 am         Kurla 5.48 am    Thane 6.14 am

Dombivali 6.36 am       Kalyan 6.45 am    Neral 7.22 am       Karjat 7.38 am

Tentative Schedule:

07.50 am: Move towards Base Village of Irsahl Gad by Local Transport tum tum / bus.

09.00 am: Round of Introduction, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

09.15 am: Start the Trek

11.00 am: at Irsahlwadi – a Small break at the Village

12.15 pm: Atop at Irsahlgad at nedhe (Natural Hole) Exploration and Lunch Time

02.00 pm: Descend towards base village

04.00 pm: Reach at Base village (will have special Tea)

05:00 pm: Reach Base & Move Towards Karjat Station.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(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.

Check List: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water,Lunch for the day, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of things.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir   970 28 784 47.

Plz do sms if call not received.

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