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.)

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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.