VRangers Adventures trek to Sandhan Valley on 22nd ngt-23-24 Nov 2013

Sandhan is a “Heart of Sahyadri” & water carved valley located in very remote part. This beautiful place situated in the Western Ghats. Here we can Experience the heart throbbing crossing of 4 to 6 ft deep water pool in the way of 200 meter walk on the rock floored water carved valley. And the adventures part of the trek is you have to descend throughout with rappelling patches to complete tricky Sandhan Valley.

Short Info

Trek: Sandhan Valley (starting from 22nd Ngt Nov)

Base Village: Samrad.

Region: Ghatghar – Bhandardara

Difficulty: Medium.

Age limit: 18 to 50 years.

Max Participation size: 40 rangers.

Cost:- Rs.1250/-

(It includes Travelling from Kasara to Asangaon by arranged local transport like Jeeps, Breakfast (sat-sun) / 1 dinner (Sat) – 1 Veg Lunch (Sun),Equipment & expertise charges).

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Trek Schedule:

22nd Nov 2013 (Friday Ngt):

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

Kasara Superfast 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

23rd Nov 2013:

02.15 am: will start journey till Samrad by Jeeps from kasara

04.15 am: Will reach to Samrad & will take rest here.

07.15 am: breakfast.

08.15 am: With intro will start for adventurous descending.

09.45 am: Start for first rappelling.

12.30 pm: Lunch break.

01.30 pm: Start for descend.

04.00 pm: Reach to Campsite & Swimming.

06.00 pm: Evening Refreshment

08.30 pm: Have dinner & good ngt

24th Nov 2013:

06.30 am: Wakeup call

07.30 am: Breakfast

09.00 am: Swimming session if there is enough water.

10.00 am: Start to base village Dhene-Vorpadi.

01.30 pm: Reach to Dhene.

03.00 pm: Reach to Shahapur by Jeeps.

03.15 pm: Lunch in hotel and reach to Asangaon.

05:00 pm: at Asangaon station.

Payment Details:(blank transfer not allowed)

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 700/-(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:

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 proper shawl, mat (as we are going to have open space stay), 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, 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"

Ananda 98922 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 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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