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/-

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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 One day trek to Patta fort on 16th October 2016

Patta Fort also known as Vishramgad, is a fort situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. Shivaji Mahara jonce visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning "residents of Fort Patta".

Short Info:

Trek:  16th October 16

Fort Type: Hill

Maximum Height: 4566 ft.

Region: Nashik

Base Village: Pattawadi.

Difficulty: Easy

Trek Cost: Rs 800/- per head.

Registered Member: Rs 750/- per head.

(It includes Morning Breakfast, Travelling from Kasara to Kasara , Evening refreshment Guide & expertise charges

Cost does Not Included Insurance & Anything other than mentioned above.)

To be a Register Member of  VRangers CLICK HERE

History:-

This fort was in the Bahamani Empire. In 1490 when the Bahamani Empire was torn into pieces, this fort was captured by Nizam of Ahmednagar. In 1627 this fort was won by Moghuls. In 1671 Moropant Pingale captured this fort but, it was again recaptured by Moghuls in 1672. In 1675 this fort was captured again by Moropant Pingale. Patta used to be at the border of the Swarajya.

Shivaji Maharaj arrived at this fort in November 1679 after winning Jalnapur, the Mughal army trapped him from three sides. It was because of the skill of Bahirji Naik, head of the detective department that Maharaj, that he was able to reach Patta safely. On 11 January 1688, this fort was captured by Moghul army headed by Matabarkhan. He appointed Govindsingh of Bhagur as the chief of the fort. This fort was captured by Peshwas. In 1818 this fort was won by the British.

Trek Schedule:

Train Timing:

Kasara Fast local:-

06:55 am: CST

07:00 am: Byculla

07:06 am: Dadar

07:13 am: Kurla

07:17 am: Ghatkopar

07:33 am: Thane

07:45 am: Dombivali

07:52 am: Kalyan

09:11 am: Kasara.

Tentative Schedule:

09.15am: Breakfast

09.30am: Journey start with pvt vehicle

11:30am: reached Pattawadi Base & start ascend

12:30pm: reached on fort top

02.00am: Explore fort, Lunch, Rest

03:30pm: reached at base village

06.00pm: reached kasara

Payment Details:

To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 600/-

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 wear 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 Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Dipendra : 99674 35673

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 Thrilling Waterfall Rappelling at Ganpati Gadad on 24th & 25 th Aug 2013.

VRangers will be having two batches , First batch will leave mumbai on 23rd (fri) - Aug 2013 Ngt and second batch will leave on 24th Ngt(sat)-Aug 2013.

Remaining plan is same for both batches..............................

Waterfall Rappelling also technically known as canyoning 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: Ganesh Caves / Ganpati Gadad.

Height: Approx 155 ft.

Max size: 30 Rangers.

Cost: Rs. 1000/-

(This includes breakfast, refreshment, travelling from dadar to dadar, Equipment-Expertise Charges & Lunch).

Extra Rappelling will cost INR 550/- Per chance, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance.

Activity Schedule:

Pick Up points:

@ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.50 pm.

@ Thane - Nitin Company – 12.30 am.

03.30 am: At the base village and rest in vehicle itself.

06.00 am: Wakeup call.

06.45 am: Breakfast & tea.

07.15 am: Will start moving towards Ganesh Caves.

09.00 am: Reach to Rappelling patch.

10.00 am: Will start thrilling Rappelling session.

03.30 pm: Will End Rappelling Session.

05.30 pm: will start return to Dadar.

09.00 pm: Back to Dadar.

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, 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.)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

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

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

Sudhir  97028 78447 / Ananda  98922 19155.

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

VRangers one day monsoon trek to Harihar fort on 16 June 2013

Located in the Igatpuri region of the Sahyadris, it lies at an altitude of about 3500 ft above sea level. This fort is known for its triangular or prism shape. The facts of this fort are downright vertical with rocky steps embedded in them.

A small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva can be seen. A pond lies right in front of the temple. Overall five cisterns can be found on this fort out of which water from one of these cisterns is potable. The magnificent rock cut steps, fort remains and a pleasant climate to top it all with the arrival of monsoons calls for a visit to this place.

There are total 117 steps carved beautifully in the rock patch and you really feel like flying on the wings of the wind when there is a very windy and rainy weather while climbing up the steps.Harihar offers breath taking view of the surrounding area. One can observe forts like Basgad, Bramhagiri, Nagfani etc.

Trek: Harihar Fort

Type: Hill Fort

Date: 16-06-2013

Region: Trimbakeshwar.

Height: 3500 ft (approx).

Grade: Medium.

Last Date of Reg: 12th Jun 2013.

Cost: Rs. 600/-

(The cost includes traveling from Dadar to Dadar by Private (Non AC) Bus, breakfast & Eve refreshment.)

Meeting Point:

Dadar TT - Swami Narayan - 5.45 am.

Thane - Nitin Company - 6.40 am.

Trek Schedule: (Those who are coming late surely they will miss the trek.)

05.55 am: We will move from Dadar towards Kasara.

09:15am: With breakfast we will reach to base village Nirgun pada.

09.35am: With an intro round will start for the trek.

12.30 pm: Will reach to harihar fort with an amazing route & explore Surrounding with Lunch.

02.15pm: Will move towards Nirgun pada.

04.15pm: Will back to base village and start moving towards Mumbai.

7.45 pm: Will be at Dadar.

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.

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.

(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”

Ananda 9892219155.

VRangers trek to sarasgad on 4th Aug 2012

SARASGAD: Pali, one out of the eight “Ashtavinayak” Ganesh Temples is also the place where Sarasgad is located. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named ‘Ballaleshwar’ and located just behind the temple can be seen the ramparts of Sarasgad fort. The fort was mainly used to keep a check on the surrounding regions. From the fort, Pali and all surrounding areas can be seen. Shivaji Maharaj brought this fort under Swarajya and spent 2000 Hon (the prevailing currency) for its reconstruction. Till independence this fort was under Bhor Sansthan.

Type: Hill Fort.
Region: Raigad.
Grade: Easy.
Height: 1600 ft. (appx)
Base Village: Pali

For more details plz visit
http://www.vrangers.com/events1/63-trek-to-sarasgad-on-4th-aug-2012

Registration is only through phone calls. Reply to this tread will not be consider as confirmation.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!

Waterfall Rappelling & flying fox At Vihi on 25-26th Aug 2012

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 adventure sport, where you walk down a cliff amidst the gushing waterfall

Flying fox is adventure activity where the participant does an aerial rope slide using a pulley suspended on a cable/rope mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom across the inclined cable.

Destination: Vihi-Kasara
Hight: Approx 120 ft
Grade: Thrilling
Max size: 50 Ppl
Last Reg Date : 17th Aug 2012 till 5pm.

For more details plz visit
http://www.vrangers.com/events1/62-waterfall-rappelling-and-flying-fox-at-kasara-on-25-26th-aug-2012

Registration is only through phone calls. Reply to this tread will not be consider as confirmation.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!

Trek to Matheran via garbett point on 5 Aug 2012

Matheran is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others. Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles. The climate of Matheran is chill. The most impressive things about Matheran are dense forest and the waterfalls, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon.

Type: Hill Station

Region: Raigad .

Height: 2625 ft .(appx)

Grade: Medium

Base Village: Diksal

Last Date for Registration: - 3rd Aug 2012 till 5 PM.

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/59-trek-to-matheran-via-garbett-point-on-5-aug-2012

Bhimashankar via ladder route on 22 july 2012

Far away from the tumult of the urban life, peeping through the white fleecy clouds, Bhimashankar can be termed a pilgrim paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges are an abode for rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahyadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around the rivers, and hill stations.

Range : Karjat

Height : 3500 ft.

Grade : Medium

Base village: Khandas

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/bugz.rubens/BhimashankarPilot#

http://picasaweb.google.com/amogh125/BhimashankarViaShidiGhat#

http://picasaweb.google.com/jiten5439/NJZdv?feat=directlink

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/58-bhimashankar-via-ladder-route-on-22-july-2012

Chanderi trek on 8th July 2012

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.

Type: Hill Fort

Region: Karjat .

Height: 2330 ft .

Grade: Hard (Experience Required)

Last Date for Reg:-6th July 2012 by 5.00 pm.

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/56-chanderi-trek-on-8th-july-2012