VRangers trek Chanderi Pinnacle Top on 15th Ngt - 16th April 2017

Although worth mentioning as the jewel in the crown of forts in the district of Raigad, there is no significant history attached to this fort. Near the caves on the fort are visible some remnants of fortification. This is the only sign to designate Chanderi as a fort. Chanderi is famous for water streams (in rainy season) and its difficult route (in all season).

Short Info:

Trek: Chanderi Trek on starting on 15^th Ngt- 16^th April 2017.

Region: Karjat.

Height: 2330 ft.

Grade: Hard (Trek Experience Required).

Type: Hill Fort

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 650/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 700/- per head.

Cost includes traveling from Badlapur To Badlapur via Local transport, breakfast, refreshment.

Cost not include: - Extra food (Private Orders), Personal Expenditure of any kind, INSURANCE Coverage, Any other charges not specifically mention in “Cost includes”.

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About:

Chanderi is mentioned as one of the difficult treks due to its tricky turns in the forest and lengthy route. One can reach till the caves but from cave to till top is an amazing route. Here one needs to have rope help to cross the patches. From cave it will take one and half hour to reach the top.will reach the cave in the night itself by crossing dry waterfall route till the cave.

Meting Point: Badlapur Station by 11.30 pm.

Trek Schedule:

Train Timings: Badlapur slow Local.

CST 9.41 pm         Byculla 9.45 pm   Dadar 9.55 pm

Kurla 10.06 pm     Ghatkopar 10.13 pm            Bhandup 10.24 pm

Thane 10.34 pm   Dombivali 10.56 pm            Kalyan 11.05 pm

Badlapur 11.29 pm

Tentative Schedule: 

11.40 pm: Will go to chincholi by Private Tum-Tum/Rickshaw.

12.15 am: Reach to Base village of chanderi.

12.30 am: Start trek in Moon light.

04.00 am: Reach to top & rest in cave.

06.30 am: Wake up call

07.00 am: With breakfast will start moving towards adventurous chanderi top.

09.30 am: Will be on the Chanderi top.

12.30 pm: Back to chanderi cave.

03.00 pm: Back to Chincholi Village.

04.30 pm: Reach to Badlapur Station.

Payment Details:

To confirm your seat please deposit the amount in below account (non refundable) Rs 500/- in any manner. After transferring amount please send Details like Name, event name, transaction id and amount. (If we cancel trek then total money you will get in refund)

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, One small bag while climbing, Sunday Lunch, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant.

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.

If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

Before registration please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir: - 91675 46547

Ananda:- 98922 19155

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VRangers Kalakrai climbing expedition on 19th Nov ngt & 20th Nov 2016

This pinnacle is quite famous and frequently visited by mountaineers. The way to the left of the ridge takes to the cliff, here we can experience approx 150 ft climb in 4 steps to reach top. Here on one patch we will traverse towards right side by a thrilling crux move and it gives real adventure while taking move.

Short info:

District: - Raigad

Base Village: - Jambhivali

Grade: - Hard

Age: - Above 15 (Please disclose medical or physical issue if any)

Participate: - Maximum 25

Registered Member Cost: - Rs. 1850/-

Non Registered Member: Rs 1950/-

Get registered with VRangers so you will get benefit every time on cost of the events so please CLICK HERE and update your details to get unique VRA-ID. (You will receive id within 48 hrs except Sat/Sun via email)

Cost Include:- Transport by private vehicle from Mumbai to Mumbai, Breakfast, Sunday lunch, Equipment & Expertise charge.

Cost not include:- Extra food (Private Orders), Personal Expenditure of any kind, INSURANCE Coverage, Any other charges not specifically mention in “Fee includes”

Trek Schedule:

10:30 PM Meeting point @ Dadar  Near Swaminarayan Mandir

11:00 pm Journey Starts

Will reach to base village around @ 4 am (will take rest in bus only)

05:30 am Weak up call

07:00 am Have Breakfast & Start trek towards kalkrai pinnacle

08:00 am Reach to Pinnacle Base Basic Instruction & Stretching

08:30 am Start Climb

01:00 pm Reach at base of pinnacle

03:30pm Lunch @base village Jambhivali

04:00pm Return Journey

Payment Details:-

To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 1200/-

Things to Carry:

Compulsory items:

3ltr Water, A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, one more small bag require while climbing (to carry water bottles, snacks and belongings)  So that one has hands free while trekking, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, canvas shoes is advisable while climbing, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, 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"

Ananda  98922 19155.

Sudhir   91675 46547.

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 Bhivpuri-Diksal Waterfall Rappelling on 22nd Sept 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: Bhivpuri-Diksal Village.

Height: Approx 120 ft.
Last date to reg: 20th Sep 2013.
Cost: Rs. 600/- (Which includes Breakfast/ Refreshment, Equipment-Expertise Charges).

Meeting Point: @ Bhivpuri Railway Station by 7.30 am

Train Time: Karjat (S) Slow Local
CST: 5:18am  
Dadar : 5:36 am
Byculla : 5:26 am
Kurla : 5:47 am
Ghatkopar : 5:53 am
Thane : 6:13 am
Dombivali : 6:36 am 
Kalyan : 6:46 am
Bhivpuri : 7.30 am.

Activity Schedule:
07.40 am: Will move from Station by Local Transport.
08.00am: Will Reach to Diksal Village.
08.30am: will reach to our water fall patch.
03.30pm: will complete Session with our lunch.
05.00pm: Back to bhivpuri station.
Extra Rappelling will cost INR 400/- 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. 500/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who transfer on behalf of you & trek 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, 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 97028 78447

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 one day Trek to Karnala Fort on Sunday 8th Sep 2013

Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district about 12 km from Panvel ST Depot. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

Type: Hill Fort.

Region: Panvel.

Grade: Medium.

Height: 1500 ft. (appx)

Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Charges: Rs. 250/- {It includes:  Travelling by Panvel to Panvel by Tumtum / ST, Morning Breakfast – Tea, Sanctuary – Entry Fee }

History:

Its exact date of formation is not know but likely it predates 1400 CE as under the Devagiri Yadavs(1248–1318) and under the Tughlaq rulers (1318–1347), Karnala was the capital of the north Konkan districts of their respective empires. Karnala was of strategic importance because of its command of the highroad between Bhor Ghat and the rivers of Panvel and Apta, watching the trade route. Between 1248 and 1318, it was under DevgYada. From 1318 to 1347, it was under Daulatabad Muslim rulers. Subsequently it was with the Gujarat rulers, with the help of Portuguese. It changed hands many times between Shivaji, Mughals and Peshwas. It 1803, it came under Bhaji Rao and in 1819, Britishers took control of the fort.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary: It is located at the bottom of the Karnala fort is literally a paradise for bird watchers. The bird sanctuary, established in 1968, is a natural habitat for more than 150 species of resident birds and about 37 species of birds migrating from other areas of the world.

Trek Schedule :-

Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local)

Kurla: 5.55 am Chembur : 6.01am

Vashi: 6.15am Nerul: 6.26

Belapur: 6.32am Panvel: 6.50 am

Catch this local and get down at panvel

07.10 Hrs: Breakfast

07.40 Hrs: Move to Karnala by Local Transport Like ST/Tracks

09.00 Hrs: Ascend

11.00 Hrs: @ Top

11.00-13.00: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch

13:00 Hrs: Descend

14:30 Hrs: Karnala sanctuary main gate

17:00 Hrs: @ Panvel

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

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.)

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VIMP Note: At the forest entry – point, All plastic bottles will be Counted & have to deposit some amount for the same. In case, if any participant member forget his bottle in the sanctuary and couldn’t show it at the gate, he has to Pay Rs 100/- fine for the same.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

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For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Mayur 90 296 09691

Ananda 98 922 19155

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