VRangers Trek to Alang-Madan Fort on 20th Ngt-21-22nd Dec 2013

Alang fort located in the Kalsubai range in Nasik district is considered to be among the most difficult treks that one can embark on in Maharashtra. There are certain patches in the trek route to Alang where your rock climbing skills also will be tested to a great extend!!

Alang, Madan and Kulang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is Kulang. Standing at the edge of the Ghats, it commands a fabulous view all around and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.

Short Info

Grade: Medium / Hard.
District: Nasik.
Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Alang- 4852 Ft / Madan-4841 Ft.

About:

Alang (4852 ft): The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region. Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft): It is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 1550/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 1600/- per head.

(To get Register yourself for free CLICK HERE )

Which includes traveling from Kasara to ambevadi by local private jeeps & ambevadi to Dadar Via Private  bus (push back 2 X 2) , Sat/Sun breakfast, Diner (sat Ngt), Lunch (Sun Aft), eve refreshment.

Trek Schedule:

20th Dec 2013 (Friday Ngt):

Our journey will start with 2nd last kasara local as Train time table given below

Kasara Super fast Local till Mulund (N):

Please reach before 5 min to the appropriate platforms as this is fast local till mulund then it will halt at all station. If you miss train you will miss the trek.

CST: 10.48 pm           Bycalla: 10.55 pm            Dadar: 11.02 pm

Kurla: 11.10 pm          Ghatkopar: 11.15 pm       Mulund: 11.25 pm

Thane: 11.30 pm        Dombivali: 11.52 pm        Kalyan: 12.00 am

Titwala: 12.15 am       Asangaon: 12.38 am        Kasara: 01.18 am

21st Dec 2013 (Sat):

02.15 am: Will start journey till Ambewadi by private Jeeps from kasara.

04.15 am: Reach to Ambevadi & will take rest here.

07.30 am: Good Morning with Tea and B/F.

08.30 am: With intro will start for adventurous trek.

09.05 am: Start for trek.

11.30 pm: Mid of Alang - Madan cave & have lunch.

12.30 pm: Start for Madan with 25 ft climb & Explore the top.

04.00 pm: Back to cave & get ready to climb Alang 45 ft Patch climb.

06.00 pm: Evening Refreshment.

08.30 pm: Have dinner & good ngt.

22nd Dec 2013 (Sun) :

06.30 am: Wake up call.

07.30 am: Tea & Breakfast.

08.00 am: Explore Surrounding Of Alang.

09.00 am: Start Rappelling down Alang Patch .

01.30 pm: Reach to Ambewadi.

02.00 pm: Lunch.

03.05 pm: Return journey towards Dadar.

07:30 pm: Back to Dadar.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 600/-(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, Lunch for Saturday, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, plate, spoon, bowl, beading like shawl-mat Or Sleeping Bag, woolen jacket, towel, 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.

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.

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir   970 28 78 447.

Ananda 989 22 19 155.

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VRangers one day thrilling trek to Dhak Bahiri caves on 1st Dec 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 to bahiri caves. Here we will be having approx 40 ft adventurous route while descending from cave.

Short Info:

Type: Hill forts

Fort Range: Karjat.

District: Raigad.

Grade: Hard.

Fort Height: 2700 ft.

Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

Experience: *Proper Trek Experience required.

Cost:

Registered Member : Rs 400/- per head.

Non Registered Member : Rs 450/- per head.

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which includes traveling from Lonavala station till Karjat Station, breakfast, refreshment.

Meeting Point: Kamshet Station at 8.30 am for both mumbai & pune Rangers .

Train Timings: - Indrayani Express

CST - 5.35 am   Dadar – 5.50 am

Thane – 6.10 am    Kalyan – 6.35 am   Lonavla – 8.00 am

Those who are coming from pune they can meet directly at kamsheth.

Trek Schedule:

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

08.00 am: Get down at Lonavla station.

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

08.30 am: At Kamshet station.

08.35 am: Move towards Kamsheth ST stand. From here we will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by ST bus till Jambhivali.

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

10.15 am: With intro will move towards Bahiri caves.

12.10 Pm: Descend in the thrilling valley.

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

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

02.35 Pm: Will get down the patch & move towards karjat-Vadap.

06.35 Pm: Back to Vadap Village & move towards karjat.

08.40 Pm: Back to thane.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 300/-(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, 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.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir   970 28 784 47.

Ananda 989 22 191 55.

Plz do sms if call not received.

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 Alang-Madan Trek on 17th Ngt - 18-19th Feb 2012.

Height:
Alang- 4852 Ft.
Madan-4841 Ft.
Grade: Medium-hard.
District: Nasik.
Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

Alang (4852 ft):The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region. Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft):Madangad is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic.

Pics of Alang-Madan trek:

https://picasaweb.google.com/jitenatsahyadri/AlangMadan?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Trek Schedule:

The journey starts with the last kasara local on 17^th night as per given train times below. People interested should catch this local from their respective stations and meet us at kasara station near ticket counter.

Train Time Table:- Kasara Slow local (N):

CST: 11.15 pm

Bycalla: 11.25 pm

Dadar: 11.35 pm

Kurla: 11.45 pm

Ghatkopar: 11.50 pm

Bhandup: 12.01 am

Thane: 12.12 am

Dombivali: 12.33 am

Kalyan: 12.40 am

Titwala: 01.01 am

Asangaon: 1.23 am

Kasara: 02.01 am

18th feb 2012 :-

02.15 am: Kasara station near ticket counter.

02.45 am: start travelling by private vehicle towards Ambevadi.

05.15 am: Ambevadi(Base village)

06.00 am: Breakfast

06.30 am: Start ascending madangad

11.00 am: Top of Madan & Explore

12.15 pm: Move towards Alang

02.00 pm: Lunch in Cave

02.30 pm: Climbing Alang Rock patch

08.30 pm: Dinner

09.30 pm Campfire

We’ll stay in caves on Alang

19th Feb 2012 : - 

07.00 am: Breakfast

07.30 am: Explore Alang

09.30 am: Start descending

02.00 pm: Lunch

06.00 pm: Back to Kasara.


Cost for the trek is Rs. 999, which includes transportation from kasara to kasara, Breakfast(Saturday & Sunday), Dinner(Saturday), Lunch(Sunday), Guide & expertise charges.


Payment Details:For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(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.

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 Saturday (COMPULSORY)

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

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

6. Torch with extra batteries.

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

8. a good trekking shoes, Cap, Shawl, Woolen Jacket, Plate, Spoon , Bowl , Glass, Bedding ( COMPULSORY ) etc.

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.

Nilesh 9819775119.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!