VRangers One Day trek to Nakhind Near Vangni on 15th Sept 2013

‘Nakhind’ has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Nosehole; formed by natural erosion. Why is it called as Nakhind? Cause the hill has seems itself like a Human Nose. Nakhind is noted for its gentle slope and dense forest route.

The top is a narrow forested ridge, running in the north-south direction. From one side of Nakhind we can see Chanderi Pinnacle.This gentle hill is excellent for relaxed, easy walks and nature lovers. It’s a good trek in the monsoon or in the winter.

Region: Karjat

Fort Height: 2326 ft.

Type: Hill Fort

Grade: Easy

Cost: Rs. 250/- {the charges of the trek include breakfast, traveling from Vangni to Vangni via public transport and refreshment.}

Train Timings: Karjat slow Local(plz come with your return ticket).

CST 5.14 am                 Byculla 5.22 am      Dadar 5.32 am

Sion 5.38 am                Kurla 5.44 am          Ghatkopar 5.49am

Bhandup 6.00 am        Thane 6.10 am         Diva 6.24 am

Dombivali 6.32 am       Kalyan 6.44 am       Ambernath 6.54 am

Badlapur 7.04 am         Vangani 7.16am

Trek schedule:

07.30 Hrs: - Breakfast & Tea.

08.00 Hrs: - Moving towards Bendis Gaon(Base Village).

08.45 Hrs: - Introduction Round

09.00 Hrs: - Start Ascending for the Machi Village

10.00 Hrs: - @Machi Village.

12.00 Hrs: - @ Top i.e. Nakhind (Nedhe, Nose Hole)

13.30 Hrs: - Descending towards base

16.00 Hrs: -@ Base Village.(If time permits we will visit Vangani Waterfall)

17.00 Hrs: - Back to Vangni

18.30 Hrs: - @Thane

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

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

Compulsory items: Sunday Lunch.

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.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Machhindra : 99-679-95993

Ananda : 98-922-19155

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

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VRangers Eco tour to Satara - Kaas Pathar & thoseghar on 31st Ngt- 1st Sept 2013

Kaas Pathar is nestled in Sahaydri (Western Ghats), 25 kms away from Satara, Maharashtra (Western Ghats). It is located between 1200 - 1400 meters / altitude app 1000m AMSL and is surrounded by hillside coming alive with millions of colorful flowers. Kaas pathar throughout the year is barren due to the porous laterite rock, but rains come and the plateau is covered in a multitude of flowers, which last till September end. Kaas pathar overlooks the lush evergreen forests that serve as a water catchment area of Koyna Dam, Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary was recently declared as "Sahyadri Tiger reserve".

With abundant rainfall, bright mountain sunshine and a high dew point, the lateritic table lands and gentle slopes of Kaas transform into riotous colored flower fields.This plateau is famous for its unique biosphere, high hill plateaus and grasslands. Kaas boost not only flowers like pink balsam, yellow sonki, purple karvi etc but also welcomes birds like Crested Buntings, Malabar Crested Larks, Oriental White-eyes, Bonelli’s Eagle.

Sajjangad (सज्जनगड) is located near the city of Satara, India. It is the final resting place of Sant Ramdas, a saint and social reformer in 17th century India (Born 1608). His teachings and works are read and followed by many people even today in the state of Maharashtra and Sajjangad is a popular place of pilgrimage

Thoseghar waterfall: It is a scenic spot located 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of the Konkan region. There are a series of waterfalls, some of them 15 to 20 meters and one of 500 meters in height. There is a newly constructed Platform to stand and take a good view of the waterfall.

Kaas Platue Snaps:https://plus.google.com/photos/109750979890676492223/albums/5653570424737180177?banner=pwa

Tour Schedule:31st Aug 2013:23.00 Hrs: Assemble near Swaminarayan temple.23.30 Hrs: Departure from Dadar by private vehicle.1st Sept 2013:04.00 Hrs: @ Satara & Rest in vehicle itself.05:30 Hrs: Wake up call.06.00 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea.07:30 Hrs: kaas Plateau Exploration with sharing of info & some photography.09:00 Hrs: Move towards sajjangad10:00 Hrs: @sajjangad11:30 Hrs: Move towards Thoseghar12:45 Hrs: @ Thoseghar waterfall14:00 Hrs: Lunch15:30 Hrs: Departure to Mumbai22.00 Hrs: Mumbai (Tentative)We’ll reach Mumbai by 22.00 Hrs (Tentative).

The charges for the trek are INR 1500/- per head, which includes travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Non Ac Bus, breakfast, Veg Lunch, refreshment, Entry fees.

Payment Details: (Blank Transfer not allowed first confirms and then do)For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 1000/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of you & trek/Activity/Tour name-mandatory in SMS).Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji GovekarAcc No   : 00000032353269021IFS Code: SBIN0000562MICR Code: 400002007Bank     : SBI BankBranch   : Bhandup (W)After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).

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

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Ananda: 98922 19155.

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VRangers 2013 first Monsoon one day trek to Ajoba hills on 1st Ngt & 2nd June.

The mountain is known to be one of the highest peaks in its range. Ajoba is famous for the Valmiki rishi ashram where goddess Sita was said to be staying after being separated from Lord Rama. A little ahead of the valmiki ashram is the lav-kush cave. They say Luv-kush's grandfather trained them here, hence the name Ajoba, which is grandfather in Marathi.

Trek: Ajoba Hills.

Type: Hill Fort.

Date: 1st Ngt & 02-06-2013.

Region: Shahapur

Height: 4511 ft.

Grade: Medium.

Last Date Of Reg : 30th May 2013.

The charges for the  trek are INR 400/- per head, which includes traveling from Asangaon to Asangaon by Local Transport Jeep/ST, breakfast & Lunch.

Rangers should get into this local from their respective stations with Asangaon Return ticket in Second last Compartment. From Asangaon we will reach the base village Dhene by Local Transport Jeep/ST/Tumtum.

Train Timings: ASANGAON SLOW LOCAL

CST - 09.29 pm

Byculla - 09.35 pm

Dadar - 09.45 pm

Kurla - 09.56 pm

Ghatkopar - 10.03 pm

Bhandup - 10.14 pm

Thane - 10.24 pm

Klayan - 10.55 pm

Titvala - 11.12 pm

Asangaon - 11.37 pm

Trek Schedule:

1st Ngt June 2013:

11.45 pm: Will move towards Dolkhamb-Dehne Village.

01.30 am: will reach to Dehne Village.

02.00 am: Will start for the trek.

04.00 am: will reach to ashram & will have some rest.

2nd June 2013:

07.00 am: will explore hill with Sunrise and will have breakfast.

09.00 am: will move towards Dehne Village.

01.00 am: will have lunch in the village.

03.00 pm: Will back to Asangaon.

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.

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, 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.

Non compulsory items: 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 your things.)

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

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

Sandip: 9320257051 Mayur: 9029609691