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.)

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VRangers independence special one day Gorakhgad trek on 15th Aug 2013.

The region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. It was had strategic importance during the region of Shahaji Raje. However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here. It was used in Shivaji's era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.

Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. Nature's grandeur can be appreciated here with the magnificent view of two large frangipani trees leaning over the valley and the excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have portable water.There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi at the top.

Trek Date: 15th Aug 2013.
Trek Name: Gorakhgad.
Fort Height: 2137 ft.
Type: Hill forts
Fort Range: Karjat-Murbad
Grade: Medium
Cost: - Rs 350 /-{the charges of the trek include breakfast, traveling from kalyan to kalyan via public transport and refreshment.}

Trek Schedule:People interested should get into this local (2nd last compartment) and gather at kalyan ST depo. 

Train Timings: Asangaon Slow Local (AN):
CST: 5.14 am    Byculla: 5.22 am    Dadar: 5.32 am  Sion: 5.38    
Ghatkopar: 5.49    Bhandup: 6.00  Mulund: 6.06     Thane: 6.10     
Mumbra: 6.20  Dombivali: 6.32    Kalyan: 6.41 am.

6.50am: Catct ST for Murbad.
8.00am: Will have tea-b/f and will move towards Dehri
9.20 am: With an intro round will move to gorakh gad cave.
10.40 am: Reach to door of Gorakhgad.
11.30 am: reach to cave and will rest here.
12.15 pm: With the thrill of steps of gorakhgad reach on top and explore surrounding.
01.15 pm: Back to cave and have Lunch& rest.02.15 pm: Move towards dehri.
04.15 pm: At dehri.
06.40 pm: Back to kalyan.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items: Lunch for the day.
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”.
Sandip: 93202 57051.Ananda: 98922 19155.

Plz do sms if call not received with u r name.
"No on the spot entries will entertain, so get reg. yourself to avoid disappointment".

Bhimashankar via ladder route on 22 july 2012

Far away from the tumult of the urban life, peeping through the white fleecy clouds, Bhimashankar can be termed a pilgrim paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges are an abode for rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahyadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around the rivers, and hill stations.

Range : Karjat

Height : 3500 ft.

Grade : Medium

Base village: Khandas

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/bugz.rubens/BhimashankarPilot#

http://picasaweb.google.com/amogh125/BhimashankarViaShidiGhat#

http://picasaweb.google.com/jiten5439/NJZdv?feat=directlink

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/58-bhimashankar-via-ladder-route-on-22-july-2012

Gorakhagad trek on 7th july 2012

The region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.

Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. Nature's grandeur can be appreciated here with the magnificent view of two large frangipani trees leaning over the valley and the excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have potable water.There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi.

Type : Hill forts

Range : Karjat

Height : 2137 ft.

Grade : Medium

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.com/manishst/Gorakhgad .

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/dipen205/Gorakhgad#

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/57-gorakhagad-trek-on-7-july-2012

VRangers Trek to Vikatgad via Matheran on 6th May 2012.

Peb is a fort located near Neral; between Panorama Point (Matheran) and Nakhind to be precise. The fort is also named as ‘VikatGad’.

Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. It is a beautiful one-day trek and the view of the entire Neral region from the top would be amazing.

Date :- 6th May 2012

Height: 2100 ft (approx)
Region: Neral-Matheran
Grade: Medium
Type: Hill Fort
Cost: Rs. 200/-
Max Participation:20 ppl.
Some Snaps: http://picasaweb.google.com/santoor0058/PebFort#

Trek Details:
We will travel from Neral to Matheran. We will start climbing Peb fort from Matheran. We will have Lunch once we reach on the fort. Please note that every participant needs to carry their own lunch. While descending, we will descend from Peb fort to Neral station.

The charges for the trek will be Rs 200/- per head which includes breakfast, travelling from Neral to Matheran and refreshment.

Mythology:

This location is known to be the place where lord Ganesha fell down from his mouse and the moon laughed at him. Lord Ganesha is very fond of Laddoo (Modaka - a sweet delicacy). Once upon a day of Ganesha Puja (Ganesh Chatruthi), Ganesha went from house to house and accepted the offerings of laddoo. He stuffed himself to the capacity and decided to take a ride on his mouse at night. Along the moonlit road they got to see a large snake and the troubled rat stumbled, with the consequence Ganpati fell down .He hit the ground hard and as a result his stomach burst open. All the laddoos came out but Ganesha again stuffed them into his stomach. He caught the snake and tied it round his belly.

Moon witnessed the whole event and laughed heartily. Lord Ganesha lost his temper and furiously looked about for something to throw at his tormentor. Getting nothing, he pulled out one of his tusks and hurled it at the moon. He cursed the moon that no one should look at the moon on the day of Ganesha Puja .

The place were lord ganesha fell is know and Vikateshgad also know and Peb (Viktesh is another name for lord Ganesha), the place were the snake's hood was seen is Nakhind and from where the moon laughed is Chanderi. All these are 3 mountains sharing a common valley and one can view Peb and Nakhind from Chanderi.

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/- (From the amount Rs 100 /- non Refundable ) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Train Timings: Karjat Slow Local

(One needs to get in the second last compartment of this local with Neral Return ticket)

CST 5.13 am
Bhyculla 5.22 am
Dadar 5.32 am
Sion 5.39am
Kurla 5.43 am
Ghatkopar 5.50 am
Bhandup 6.00 am
Thane 6.10 am
Dombivali 6.31 am
Kalyan 6.41 am
Badlapur 7.02 am
Neral 7.22 am

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

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has

Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Sunday (Compulsory).

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries (Compulsory).

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

8. A good trekking shoes, Cap,Sunglasses.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .

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

Sudhir 97028 78447.

plz do sms if call not received.

VRangers MONSOON TREK SCHEDULE 2012

                 VRangers Monsoon Schedule 2012

We at VRangers are pleased to announce a number of treks and adventure activities this upcoming monsoon season. Gear up for an exciting journey through fiery laps of the breathtakingly beautiful Sahyadri with us!

Trek: Tikona
Date: 3rd June 2012
Grade: Easy

Trek: Peb (Vikatgad) Tree Plantation
Date: 10th June 2012
Grade: Easy

Trek: Kamandurg
Date: 17th June 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Kalsubai
Date: 24th June 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Sagargad
Date: 1st July 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Chanderi
Date: 8th July 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Bhivpuri Waterfall Rappelling
Date: 15th July 2012
Grade: Thrilling

Trek: Bhimashankar via ladder route
Date: 22nd July 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Vihi Waterfall Rappelling

Date: 29th July 2012
Grade: Thrilling

Trek: Matheran via garbett point
Date: 5th Aug 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Lonavala Waterfall Rappelling
Date: 12th Aug 2012
Grade: Thrilling

Trek: Lohagad
Date: 19th Aug 2012
Grade: Medium

Trek: Kasara Waterfall Rappelling
Date: 26th Aug 2012
Grade: Thrilling

Trek: Kas, Toseghar, Sajjangad
Date: 2nd Sep 2012
Grade: Easy

Trek: Panvel Waterfall Rappelling
Date: 9th Sep 2012
Grade: Thrilling

Note: -
1. Number of participants per event is limited. 

2. Entry will be on First Come First Serve basis.

3. These dates are tentative. Changes in dates and venue are possible without prior notice.
4. The detailed plan will be posted at least 10 days prior to event by email or on Facebook / Blog.

Regards,

Team VRangers