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 Thrilling Waterfall Rappelling on 10th Ngt - 11th Aug 2013

VRangers Thrilling Waterfall Rappelling (New Unknown Patch) on 11th Aug 2013, will start moving on 10th Aug From Mumbai - Dadar TT.

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.

Last date to Reg: 8th Aug 2013

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.

03.00 pm: Will End Rappelling Session.

04.30 pm: will start return to Dadar.

08.00 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 Monsoon one day trek to Irshaal Gad on 14th July 2013.

Irshalgad is situated in the Karjat Region. Other forts in this region include Prabalgad, Kalawantin and Malanggad . Actually Irshal is not a fort but it’s a pinnacle. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666.This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time.

Trek: Irshalgad Trek.

Height: 3700 feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium

Base Village: Chowk –Irshalwadi.

Cost: 300 Rs/- (It includes breakfast & karjat to karjat travelling by local transport).

Last date to reg: 11^th July 2013.

Irshal is the next-door neighbour to Prabalgad. As mentioned above, Irshal is a pinnacle. There is a water tank on the route from the Irshal plateau to the peak. From there, we reach the needle hole near the top through a simple rock-climbing route. Proceeding little ahead, we see a water tank to the left and a cave to the right. This water is suitable for drinking. The route, which climbs up from near the needle hole goes to the top of the pinnacle. To reach the top of the pinnacle, it is essential to have artificial rock climbing equipment(we are not going to climb top). From the top we can see the forts of Prabalgad, Matheran, Chanderi, Malanggad, Karnala and Manikgad.

Trek Schedule:

Will gather at karjat station and will move by local transport to chowk.

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local

CST 5.19 am        Dadar 5.37 am         Kurla 5.48 am    Thane 6.14 am

Dombivali 6.36 am       Kalyan 6.45 am    Neral 7.22 am       Karjat 7.38 am

Tentative Schedule:

08.00 am: At Karjat Railway Station

08.15 am: Move towards Base Village of Irsahl Gad by Local Transport tum tum / bus.

09.15 am: Round of Introduction, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

09.30 am: Start the Trek

11.00 am: at Irsahlwadi – a Small break at the Village

12.15 pm: Atop at Irsahlgad at nedhe (Natural Hole) Exploration and Lunch Time

02.00 pm: Descend towards base village

04.00 pm: Reach at Base village (will have special Tea)

05:00 pm: Reach Base & Move Towards Karjat Station.

Payment Details: (Blank Transfer Not allowed first confirms and then do)

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(non Refundable in any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name & trek name-mandatory)

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).

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 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

Note: We are not going to climb pinnacle.

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.

VRangers one day Monsoon Trek to Asawa Fort on 30th June 2013

Asawa Fort lies between Palghar fort in the south and Asawa in the north. The fort has remnants of structures and 3 water tanks which are still in a good condition. As history point of view there is no records but this might be like a watch tower to guard surrounding.

Trek: Asawa Fort.

Type: Hill Fort.

Date: 30-06-2013

Region: Palghar.

Height: 1587 feet above MSL

Grade: Easy

Last Date of Reg: 27th Jun 2013.

Cost: Rs. 200/-

(The cost includes traveling from Boisar to Boisar by Local Jeep/Tum-Tum, breakfast & Eve refreshment.)

Trek Schedule: (Please come with your Boisar Return ticket from your respective station.)

Train timings: Virar Fast Train (Till Borivali fast then slow from virar)

06.08am: Church gate

06.25 am: Dadar

06.39 am: Andheri

06.54 am: Borivali

07.31 am: Virar

From Here we are Having Virar-Surat Shuttle Sharp at 7.40 am and will reach to boisar by 8.20 am.

07.50am: Will be having Breakfast here.

08.15am: Will move to Varangade base village of Asawa fort.

08.35am: will get down at viraj factory.

09.00am: Will have intro round here.

10.45am: Will reach on top.

11.45am: Will explore fort and will have lunch here.

12.30pm: Will start descend to village.

01.45pm: Will Reach to Base village and move towards boisar.

02.30pm: Will be at Boisar Station and will catch memo or shuttle for Mumbai.

04.30pm: Will back to 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,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”

Ananda 9892219155

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

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

Gorakhagad trek on 7th july 2012

The region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.

Two cisterns can be seen just after emerging through the entrance and the path climbs up further ahead. Further, a small step-way descends down to the large caves that are carved out in the main rock of the pinnacle. Nature's grandeur can be appreciated here with the magnificent view of two large frangipani trees leaning over the valley and the excellent sight of Machchindragad. There are in total fourteen cisterns on the fort, however, only the three tanks near to the cave have potable water.There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi.

Type : Hill forts

Range : Karjat

Height : 2137 ft.

Grade : Medium

Some Snaps :

http://picasaweb.google.com/manishst/Gorakhgad .

http://picasaweb.google.co.in/dipen205/Gorakhgad#

For more details please visit:

http://www.vrangers.com/events1/57-gorakhagad-trek-on-7-july-2012

VRangers Waterfall Rappelling At Kasara on 29th July 2012

VRangers

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

Destination: Vihi-Kasara
Hight: Approx 120 ft

Grade: Thrilling
Cost: Rs. 450/-
Max size: 35 Ppl 
Last Reg Date : 25th July 2012 till 5pm.

Trek Schedule:
People interested should get into this local from their respective stations with Kasara Return ticket in Second last Compartment. From kasara we will reach the base village Vihi by Local Transport.
While registering plz mention Batch you desire to join. Preference for the batch selection will be given according to first come first basis. First batch 1st  will do the rappling and then 2nd batch.

Destinations	Batch1 (20 Rangers)	Batch2 (15 Rangers)
Trains	Kasara Slow Local(N)	Kasara fast Local(N)
Mumbai CST	5.00 am	7.01 am
Byculla	5.07 am	7.08 am
Dadar	5.17 am	7.15 am
Kurla	5.28 am	7.23 am
Ghatkopar	5.34 am	7.28 am
Bhandup	5.44 am	-
Thane	5.54 am	7.43 am
Dombivali	6.16 am	7.55 am
Kalyan	6.24 am	8.04 am
Titwala	6.39 am	8.19 am
Kasara	7.46 am	9.26 am

The charges for event are Rs. 450/- which includes Breakfast/ Refreshment, traveling from Kasara to Kasara, Equipment & Expertise Charges.

Payment Details:-
For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 450/-(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. 

(No Last minute entries will be entertained).

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 (2 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for sunday {Compulsory}.

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

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

6. Torch with extra batteries.

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

8. A good trekking shoes.

9. Windcheater etc

10. Scarf for Ladies is a MUST while rappelling.

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .

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

Sudhir 97028 78447.

Nilesh 9819775119.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!