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

For Reg. & more details, contact our "Rangers"
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".Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers one day trip & Bike Ride to Hidden Place on 17th Mar 2013.

Hi All Rangers,

After having Lavhali Camping best experience & Nice bike trip to Velas (vegas) We are inviting you all for one day leisure bike ride to a secret unique place which is near mumbai. We would be disclosing the venue only to the participants who reach the meeting point on Time. If you fail to reach meeting point on time, you might miss the trip. We value each participant’s time specially those who are punctual.

This trip is for bikers as well as non bikers also.

Last Day to Register: 14 march 2013.

Tentative schedule:

For Bikers:

Distance: 100 km approx.

Meeting point:"Thane near Eternity Mall" at 6.50 am.

We would depart for our destination by 7.15 am from eternity mall.

For Non Bikers:

Meeting Point: sharp 6.40 am at Thane station on platform no.2 (towards CST side 1st Bridge)

Schedule:

@09.30 am: Bikers And Non bikers will reach destination.

@09.45 am: Get ready for Morning breakfast & Tea with a diff Intro round.

@10.30-01.00- Team Activities.

@01.15-03.00- Lunch & Rest.

@03.15-06.00- Enjoy in river with Archery & Ajab-Gajab Rifal Shooting.

@06.00-06.30- Evening refreshment.

@07.00-08.15-Start camp fire session & VRAntakshari.

@08.15 pm-Check out from place.

Cost: The charges for the event would be Rs 600/per person which includes (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, Archery, Rifle Shooting, travelling from asangaon to asangaon and administration charges).

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

Compulsory items

Id proof, approx 2 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, 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 as we will enjoy in water.

Noncompulsory 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 your responsibility to take care of your things.)

Registrations are required as we need to make arrangements for stay/accommodation/tents in advance and we cannot cancel once the arrangements are made. Last Minute addition would be difficult.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-

http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

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

Ananda 9892219155.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!