VRangers trek from Matheran-Garbett to Diksal Waterfall 4th Aug 2013.

Matheran is a very famous hill station and a popular weekend gets a way for the Mumbaiites. There are many different hiking routes to reach the top. The most common is one by the motorable road from Neral, which can get very monotonous.Some other routes are via Peb Fort, via One tree hill...
Garbett point route is relatively lesser known. It takes us through some breathtaking scenery, green farmlands, a lake, a plateau. The view from the plateau is magnificent!
This route can be taken only during the monsoons since it has very few trees on the way and it could get really hot during any other season.

Region: Raigad
Grade: Medium
Max height: 2530 ft.
Base village: Diksal-Sagachi wadi
Last Date to Reg: 2nd Aug 2013
Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

Cost: 300/- Includes B/f ,travelling from Neral to Matheran & entry fees.

Meeting Point: At Neral Railway Station- 7.25am.
Train Time: Karjat (S) Slow Local
CST: 5:18am
Byculla: 5:26
Dadar: 5:36
Kurla: 5:47
Ghatkopar: 5:53
Thane: 6:13
Dombivali: 6:36
Kalyan: 6:46
Neral Station: 7.25am.

Trek Schedule:
08.00 Hrs: - Breakfast at Neral Station.
08.25 Hrs: - Will move towards Dasturi.
09.30 Hrs: - Through Jungle Walk will reach to Garbett Point.
10.30 Hrs: - At Garbett Point.
11.00 Hrs: - Will have some surprise session.
11.30 Hrs: - Move towards to Diksal Waterfall.
01.30 Hrs: - Lunch and fun at waterfall.
02.30 Hrs: - With a dam view will move towards Bhivpuri station.
04.30 Hrs: - At Bhivpuri station tentatively.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items:
Lunch for the day ,Id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths, Raincoat.
Non compulsory items:
Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.
(It’s totally your responsibility to take care of your things.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation: http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation
For Reg. & more details, contact our "Ranger”
Ananda : 98922 19155.    Mayur : 90296 09691.

VRangers Thrilling Waterfall Rappelling on 10th Ngt - 11th Aug 2013

VRangers Thrilling Waterfall Rappelling (New Unknown Patch) on 11th Aug 2013, will start moving on 10th Aug From Mumbai - Dadar TT.

Waterfall Rappelling also technically known as canyoning are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An waterfall rappelling adventure sport is where you get down from a cliff/patch amidst the gushing waterfall.

Destination: Ganesh Caves / Ganpati Gadad.

Height: Approx 155 ft.

Max size: 30 Rangers.

Last date to Reg: 8th Aug 2013

Cost: Rs. 1000/-

(This includes breakfast, refreshment, travelling from dadar to dadar, Equipment-Expertise Charges & Lunch).

Extra Rappelling will cost INR 550/- Per chance, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

Activity Schedule:

Pick Up points:

@ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.50 pm.

@ Thane - Nitin Company – 12.30 am.

03.30 am: At the base village and rest in vehicle itself.

06.00 am: Wakeup call.

06.45 am: Breakfast & tea.

07.15 am: Will start moving towards Ganesh Caves.

09.00 am: Reach to Rappelling patch.

10.00 am: Will start thrilling Rappelling session.

03.00 pm: Will End Rappelling Session.

04.30 pm: will start return to Dadar.

08.00 pm: Back to Dadar.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items: Scarf For Ladies Must.

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, 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.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

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

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

Sudhir  97028 78447 / Ananda  98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

VRangers one day thrilling trek to Dhak Bahiri caves on 4th Aug 2013.

This is one of the difficult trek in Sahyadris and famous for its Rock patch. So get ready to enjoy one more thrilling experience with VRangers. Here we will be having approx 40ft rappelling while descending from cave as difficult getting down from same route.

Type: Hill forts

Fort Range: Karjat

District: Raigad

Grade: Hard.

Fort Height: 2700 ft

Experience: *Proper Trek Experience required.

Last Date to Reg: 2nd Aug 2013

Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

The charges for the trek are Rs. 500/- per head, which includes traveling from Lonavala station till Karjat Station, breakfast, refreshment.

Meeting Point: Kamshet Station at 8.30am.

Train Timings: - Indrayani Express

CST - 5.35 am Dadar – 5.50 am

Thane – 6.10 am Kalyan – 6.35 am

Lonavla – 8.00 am

Will Catch the Pune Shuttle at 8.10 am & get down at Kamsheth Station.

Trek Schedule:-

The journey starts with the Indrayani Express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets). From lonavala we’ll catch local train till kamshet. From Kamshet we will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by bus till Jambivali. We’ll visit Bahiri caves by covering the tough rock patch. While descending we’ll go to Vadhap then we’ll hire a jeep or rickshaw from Vadhap till Karjat.

08.00am: Get down at Lonavla station.

08.10am: Will catch the shuttle / local train for Kamsheth so please coordinate with leads for the same otherwise you miss the train.

08.30am: At Kamshet station.

08.55am: Move towards Kamsheth ST stand.

10.00am: With B/F will reach to Jambhivali village.

10.15am: With intro will move towards Bahiri caves.

12.10pm: Descend in the thrilling valley.

12.45pm: Will start 90 degree climb towards cave with some thrilling scenes.

01.35pm: Reach to caves and will have Lunch here.

02.35pm: Will rappel down patch.

06.35pm: Back to valley Ascend  & move towards Vadap village.

07.40pm: Will back to karjat tentatively.

Note: - As on experience and strictness of Villagers we are not allowing girls for this trek.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof,Lunch for Sunday, approx 3 ltr water, 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,Raincoat etc .

Non compulsory items:

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

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

VRangers Rules & Regulation: http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

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

Sudhir 97028 78447. Ananda 98922 19155

VRangers Dhudhiware Waterfall Rappelling on 28th July 2013.

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 waterfall rappelling adventure sport is where you get down from a cliff/patch amidst the gushing waterfall.

Destination: Dudhiware Waterfall.

Height: Approx 135 ft.

Last date to reg: 25^th July 2013.

Cost: Rs. 1000/- (Which includes Breakfast/ Refreshment, traveling from Dadar to Dadar, Equipment-Expertise Charges).

Activity Schedule:

Meeting Point: 5.40 am at Dadar (E) Swami Narayan Temple.

05.50 am: Will move towards Lonavla .

09.15am: Will Reach to Dhidhiware village.

10.00am: will reach to our water fall patch.

04.30pm: will complete Session with our lunch.

5.00 pm: Move towards mumbai,tentativelyback to dadar by 8.30pm .

Extra Rappelling will cost INR 600/- Per chance, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

Payment Details: (Blank Transfer Not allowed first confirms and then do)

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 800/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of you & trek/Activity name-mandatory in SMS).

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. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items: Scarf For Ladies Must.

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.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation: 
http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"
Sudhir 97028 78447.       Ananda 98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.            Cheerrrsss…!!!

VRangers Monsoon trek to Kalsubai Peak via indore on 20th Ngt - 21st July 2013.

Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri mountain range. This being the highest peak, it commands beautiful & picturesque views. 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. To reach the top one can use 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: Indore Village / Bari Village 

Last Date for Registration: - 16^th July 2013.

Cost: Rs. 850/- (which includes traveling from Dadar to Dadar private vehicle, breakfast, Lunch & refreshment).

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 families 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:

Will gather at Dadar station and will move by Private transport to Indore.

Pick up Points:

Dadar TT– Chitra Talkies – 11.40 pm.

Thane - Nitin Company – 12.20 am.

Kalyan - Kalyan Phata – 12.55 am (Or you can come to Nitin company ).

Tentative Schedule:

03.40 am: At Indore & will take rest in Vehicle itself.

05.50 am: Wakeup call.

06.00 am: Introduction Round, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

06.30 am: Start the Trek with sunshine.

10.00 am: Summit Kalsubai & Explore surrounding with some historical info of the same.

11.00 pm:  Will start descend to Bari village.

02.00 pm: Will reach to bari and here will have Villager Lunch (made by local villager).

03.50 pm: Will start moving back to Mumbai

07:50 pm: will reach Dadar tentative.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items: Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant,plate & Spoon. 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, Wind/water proof 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.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:
http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"
Ananda 98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

VRangers Monsoon one day trek to Irshaal Gad on 14th July 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.

Trek: Irshalgad Trek.

Height: 3700 feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium

Base Village: Chowk –Irshalwadi.

Cost: 300 Rs/- (It includes breakfast & karjat to karjat travelling by local transport).

Last date to reg: 11^th July 2013.

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.

Trek Schedule:

Will gather at karjat station and will move by local transport to chowk.

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local

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:

08.00 am: At Karjat Railway Station

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

09.15 am: Round of Introduction, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

09.30 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: (Blank Transfer Not allowed first confirms and then do)

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name & trek name-mandatory)

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. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Lunch for Sunday, approx 3 ltr water, 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.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:
http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

Note: We are not going to climb pinnacle.

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"
Ananda 98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.