VRangers Kalsubai by Traverse Route

Overview

Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri mountain range. This being the highest peak, it commands beautiful & picturesque views. The highest peak in the world is “Mount Everest”. Likewise, Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Sahyadris in Maharashtra. Kalsubai can be accessible via bari, indore village but this time we are having one more new route that is from udhavne village. There is a symbolic Kalsubai temple at the top.

Short Info:
Trek: Kalsubai Via Udhavane
Region: Ahmadnagar-Igatpuri.
Height: 5400 ft (aprx.)
Grade: Medium.
Base Village: Udhavne.
Duration: 1 Night 1 Day
Cost: Rs 1200/-*

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About:
It is said that Kalsubai name is taken from a Koli girl named Kalsu.' Kalsu, according to the story, was fond of wandering in the forest. One day she came to Indor at the foot of the hill now called Kalsubai, and took service with a Koli family on condition that she should not be asked to clean pots or to sweep. Matters went smoothly till, one day, one of the families ordered Kalsu to clean some pots and clear away some Utter. She did as she was bid, bat, immediately after, climbed the hill and stayed on its top till her death. Where she cleaned the pots is known as Thale Mel, and where she cleared away the litter as Kaldara. The hill is a natural stronghold about ten miles south-east of Igatpuri, the nearest railway station. Its top is a cone with room only for a small shrine and a trigonometrically survey cairn. There is a large lower shoulder without remains of buildings, and the absence of water cisterns shows that the hill was never used as a fort.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

• Dadar To Dadar By Private Non AC Vehicle
• Breakfast & Tea
• Evening Refreshment
• Expertise Charges

What is NOT included in the tour

• Insurance
• Medical coverage
• Anything other than mentioned in Inclusion.

Itinerary

Trek Schedule:
Meeting Point: DADAR EAST NEAR PRITAM DHABA at 10.30 PM other pick up point will be informed on call

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Tentative Schedule:
03.40 am: At Udhavane & will take rest in Vehicle itself.
05.50 am: Wake up call.
06.00 am: Introduction Round, Instructions, Morning Breakfast
06.30 am: Start the Trek with sunshine.
10.00 am: Summit Kalsubai & Explore surrounding with some historical info of the same.
11.00 pm: Will start descend to Bari village.
02.00 pm: Will reach to bari and here will have Villager Lunch (made by local villager).
03.50 pm: Will start moving back to Mumbai
07:50 pm: will reach Dadar tentative.

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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,
• Sunday Lunch,
• Torch with extra batteries,
• some snacks,
• Should wear good trekking shoes,
• Preferable full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant
• Carry some extra cloths.
• If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

• Cap, Sunglasses,
• Windcheater,
• Camera ,
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery
• Mosquito’s repellent,
• Electoral / Energy powder & 2 Lemon
• (It’s totally self-responsibility to take care of things.)

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Before registration please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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For Reg. & more details, contact our "Rangers”,
Sandip: 9320257051
Ananda: 9892219155

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.

VRangers adventurous monsoon trek to kulang fort on 31st Aug - 1st sept 2013.

A most awaited Monsoon trek to Kulang Fort with VRangers on 31st Aug Ngt & 1st sept.

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.Kulang offers the highest climb from its base to the top in the Sahyadris.The huge rocky terrain, falling steeply to the Konkan presents grand sight.

Date: 31st Ngt & 1st Sept 2013.

Region: Igatpuri.

Height: 4822 ft (approx)

Grade: Medium.

Type: Hill Fort.

Cost: Rs. 900/- {It includes Morning Breakfast, Travelling from Dadar to dadar & expertise charges}.

Trek Schedule:

Pick Up points:

@ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.50 pm.

@ Thane - Nitin Company – 12.30 am.

Tentative Schedule:

04.00 am: Via Kasara will reach to base village Kurungwadi/Kulangwadi .

05.30 am: Will rest in bus itself.

06.00 am: Wakeup call.

07.05 am: Breakfast & tea.

07.35 am: Will start the trek.

12.00 am: Reach to top of the fort & explore fort and lunch.

01.30 am: Will get down from thrilling route.

06.00 pm: Will back to base.

06.30 pm: will start return journy to Dadar.

11.30 pm: Back to Dadar.

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/Activity 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).

Some Pics of Kulang trek:

https://picasaweb.google.com/113758230915020167614/Kulang02#

https://picasaweb.google.com/107722780693391678505/Kulang#

https://picasaweb.google.com/109750979890676492223/Kulang#

https://picasaweb.google.com/104891751367175023249/TrekToKulangSept182011

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, Raincoat, 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”.

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 thrilling waterfall trek to Chanderi on 18th Aug 2013.

Amidst the lush green vegetation surrounding the mountain ranges of Nakhind and Mhasmaal, Chanderi Fort emerges like a masterpiece crafted with nature’s best hands. Situated at a height of 2,330 ft, the hill fort, now in ruins, offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area as well as presents one of the toughest trek routes around Mumbai.

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 and its difficult route. In monsoon route gets thrilling with water flow and tricky.

Type: Hill Fort

Region: Karjat.

Height: 2330 ft.

Grade: Hard (Experience Required)

Last Date for Reg:-16^th Aug 2013.

Charges: Rs. 300/- {the charges of the trek include breakfast, travelling from Vangni to Badlapur by public transport and refreshment.}

History:

In May 1656 Shivaji Maharaj conquered all the territory up to kalyan-Bhivandi-rairi. This was when this fort came under the rule of Marathas. Lack of development, Low water storage areas, absence of significant constructions, limited facilities for people to stay and extremely difficult approach road seems to suggest that rather than a fort, this was possibly a military base.

Itinerary:

People can get into this local (2nd last compartment) or meet directly at Vangni Station.

Train Timings: Karjat slow Local (plz come with your return ticket).

CST 5.14 am                     Byculla 5.22 am             Dadar 5.32 am

Sion 5.38 am                    Kurla 5.44 am                Ghatkopar 5.49am

Bhandup 6.00 am             Thane 6.10 am              Diva 6.24 am

Dombivali 6.32 am            Kalyan 6.44 am             Ambernath 6.54 am

Badlapur 7.04 am             Vangani 7.16 am

Trek Schedule:

07.30 Hrs: Breakfast

08.00 Hrs: Move to Chenderi Dhaba by local auto/jeep.

08.30 Hrs: Start walking towards chincholi.

09.35 Hrs: Start Ascend.

12.40 Hrs: with waterfall route fun will reach to Caves.

13.40: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch.

14:25 Hrs: Start Descend.

16:30 Hrs: chinchavali base village.

18:00 Hrs: at Vangani / Badlapur station.

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, Raincoat, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery, 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”.

Sudhir : 97028 78447.    Ananda: 98922 19155.

plz do sms if call not received with your name.

"No on the spot entries will entertain, so get reg. yourself to avoid disappointment".

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers one day thrilling trek to Dhak Bahiri caves on 4th Aug 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. Here we will be having approx 40ft rappelling while descending from cave as difficult getting down from same route.

Type: Hill forts

Fort Range: Karjat

District: Raigad

Grade: Hard.

Fort Height: 2700 ft

Experience: *Proper Trek Experience required.

Last Date to Reg: 2nd Aug 2013

Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

The charges for the trek are Rs. 500/- per head, which includes traveling from Lonavala station till Karjat Station, breakfast, refreshment.

Meeting Point: Kamshet Station at 8.30am.

Train Timings: - Indrayani Express

CST - 5.35 am Dadar – 5.50 am

Thane – 6.10 am Kalyan – 6.35 am

Lonavla – 8.00 am

Will Catch the Pune Shuttle at 8.10 am & get down at Kamsheth Station.

Trek Schedule:-

The journey starts with the Indrayani Express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets). From lonavala we’ll catch local train till kamshet. From Kamshet we will hire a jeep/tempo-pickup or travel by bus till Jambivali. We’ll visit Bahiri caves by covering the tough rock patch. While descending we’ll go to Vadhap then we’ll hire a jeep or rickshaw from Vadhap till Karjat.

08.00am: Get down at Lonavla station.

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

08.30am: At Kamshet station.

08.55am: Move towards Kamsheth ST stand.

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

10.15am: With intro will move towards Bahiri caves.

12.10pm: Descend in the thrilling valley.

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

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

02.35pm: Will rappel down patch.

06.35pm: Back to valley Ascend  & move towards Vadap village.

07.40pm: Will back to karjat tentatively.

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

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,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,Raincoat etc .

Non compulsory items:

Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution etc .

(It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation: http://vrangers.com/rules-a-regulation

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

Sudhir 97028 78447. Ananda 98922 19155

VRangers Monsoon trek to Kalsubai Peak via indore on 20th Ngt - 21st July 2013.

Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri mountain range. This being the highest peak, it commands beautiful & picturesque views. The highest peak in the world is “Mount Everest”. Likewise, Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Sahyadris in Maharashtra. Kalsubai is the Everest of Maharashtra. To reach the top one can use steel railings, chains and ladders at places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic Kalsubai temple at the top.

Region: Ahmadnagar-Igatpuri

Height: 5400 ft (aprx.)

Grade: Medium.

Base Village: Indore Village / Bari Village 

Last Date for Registration: - 16^th July 2013.

Cost: Rs. 850/- (which includes traveling from Dadar to Dadar private vehicle, breakfast, Lunch & refreshment).

History:

It is said that Kalsubai name is taken from a Koli girl named Kalsu.' Kalsu, according to the story, was fond of wandering in the forest. One day she came to Indor at the foot of the hill now called Kalsubai, and took service with a Koli family on condition that she should not be asked to clean pots or to sweep. Matters went smoothly till, one day, one of the families ordered Kalsu to clean some pots and clear away some Utter. She did as she was bid, bat, immediately after, climbed the hill and stayed on its top till her death. Where she cleaned the pots is known as Thale Mel, and where she cleared away the litter as Kaldara. The hill is a natural stronghold about ten miles south-east of Igatpuri, the nearest railway station. Its top is a cone with room only for a small shrine and a trigonometrically survey cairn. There is a large lower shoulder without remains of buildings, and the absence of water cisterns shows that the hill was never used as a fort.

Trek Schedule:

Will gather at Dadar station and will move by Private transport to Indore.

Pick up Points:

Dadar TT– Chitra Talkies – 11.40 pm.

Thane - Nitin Company – 12.20 am.

Kalyan - Kalyan Phata – 12.55 am (Or you can come to Nitin company ).

Tentative Schedule:

03.40 am: At Indore & will take rest in Vehicle itself.

05.50 am: Wakeup call.

06.00 am: Introduction Round, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

06.30 am: Start the Trek with sunshine.

10.00 am: Summit Kalsubai & Explore surrounding with some historical info of the same.

11.00 pm:  Will start descend to Bari village.

02.00 pm: Will reach to bari and here will have Villager Lunch (made by local villager).

03.50 pm: Will start moving back to Mumbai

07:50 pm: will reach Dadar tentative.

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

Compulsory items: Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

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,plate & Spoon. 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, Wind/water proof 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"
Ananda 98922 19155.

Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.