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.)

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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 fireflies special trek to Kothligad on 12th ngt-13th June 2015

Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in theIndian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.

Short Info:

Trek: Peth Fort on 12th Ngt-13th June 2015.
Type: Hill Fort

Height: 3100 ft .

Grade: Medium

Region: Karjat .

Cost:

Trek Cost: Rs 650/- per head.

Registered Member: Rs 600/- per head.

It includes travelling from Karjat to karjat by local vehicles, Lunch, B/F & tea.

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

About:

The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. In 1716, this cave was captured by the British. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. It was recaptured by the British, on December 30, 1817, the very next month, under Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862 as an outpost for vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it.

There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel (see image) to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.

There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top.

Tentative Schedule:

Saturday, 12^th Jun 2015

People from suburbans can join same train at their respective stations (Check below time at major stations).

Karjat Fast:

CST : 09.26pm                     Byculla : 09.33pm            Dadar : 09.40pm

Kurla : 09.47pm                   Ghatkopar : 09.51pm         Mulund : 10.03pm

Thane : 10.07pm                 Dombivali : 10.20pm          Kalyan : 10.29pm

Ambernath : 10.39pm           Badlapur : 10.46pm            Karjat : 11.19pm

Sunday, 13^th Jun 2015

00:53 Hrs: - Reach Aambevadi, with an intro will start trek.

02.30 Hrs: - Reach kolthligad base village and stay in temple.

05:30 Hrs: - Wake Up call

06.00 Hrs: - B/F & Tea

06.30 Hrs: - Start ascend.

08.00 Hrs: - Reach top and Explore.

10:30 Hrs: - Back to Kothligad Village.

12:30 Hrs: - Start descends towards Ambevadi Village & have Lunch.

02:50 Hrs: - Reach Karjat Station.

Payment Details:

To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 400/-

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

Compulsory items:

Min. 4 ltr Water, torch with extra batteries & shawl or Woolen Jacket, a proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, bedding, 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, 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 / 76666 24123.

Ananda: 98922 19155.

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VRangers one day trek to less explored SIndola fort on 19th Jan 2014

Sindola fort is not well described in many literature books as it may not have witnessed any historical event. Sindola fort is a small fort. Ruins of bastions & couple of water cisterns and idol of ganesha are present on top. Scenery from the top of the fort is just mind blowing & Photographic. The construction is believed as old as its neighbors Hadasar and Nimgiri around 5th century.

Short Info:

Trek Date: 19th Jan 2014.

Trek Name: Sindola Fort.

Fort Region: Malshej.

Fort Height: 1128 m above MSL.

Trek Grade: Medium.

Type: Hill Fort.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 400/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 450/- per head. (To get Register yourself CLICK HERE )

{The charges of the trek include breakfast, traveling from kalyan to kalyan via public transport and refreshment.}

Meeting Point:

@ Kalyan ST Depo by 6.45 am

Train Timings: Asangaon Slow Local (AN)

CST: 5.14 am    Byculla: 5.22 am    Dadar: 5.32 am

Sion: 5.38     Ghatkopar: 5.49    Bhandup: 6.00

Mulund: 6.06     Thane: 6.10     Mumbra: 6.20

Dombivali: 6.32    Kalyan: 6.41 am.

Tentative Schedule:

06.50am: Catch ST for Khubi Phata.

09.00am: Will have tea-b/f and will move towards Karanjale village.

09.30 am: With an intro round will move to Sindola.

11.30 am: reach Coal/chimni.

12.15 pm: on top of fort and explore surrounding.

01.00 pm: have Lunch & rest.

01.40 pm: Move towards karanjale village.

03.35 pm: At karanjale village.

07.20 pm: Back to kalyan.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(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: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 4 ltr water, Lunch for Sunday, 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.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir : 97028 78447.

Ananda: 98922 19155.

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VRangers One day new year trek to Umberkhind on 5th Jan 2014

The battle is known for the strategic manner in which Shivaji deployed his forces and rapid movement that his cavalry was able to achieve.

Battle of Umberkhind took place on 3 February 1661 in the mountain range of Sahyadri near the city of Pen, Maharashtra, India.

 The battle was fought between the Maratha under Chhatrapati Shivaji and the Kartalab Khan of Mughals. The Marathas defeated the Mughal forces. Mughal forces consisted of 20,000 men, while there was just 3,000 light Maratha cavalry.

Short Info:

Trek: Umberkhind on 5th Jan 2014.

Region: Lonavla-Khopoli.

Grade: Easy

Max Reg.: 15 Rangers.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 300/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 350/- per head. (To get Register yourself CLICK HERE )

It includes traveling from Lonavla to Khopoli via Local transport like Tumtum/Jeep, breakfast, refreshment.

Meeting Point:

@ Lonavla Station by 8.00 am.

Train Timings: - Indrayani SF Express

CST - 5.40 am

Dadar – 5.51 am

Thane – 6.14 am

Kalyan – 6.35 am

Lonavla – 8.00 am

Tentative Schedule:

08.00 am: Move towards kurvande village by local transport.

09.10 am: With breakfast & Intro will move towards kurvande ghat.

11.30 am: Will reach near Amba River.

01.00 pm: Lunch.

02.30 pm: Will reach to Samarbhoomi.

03.30 pm: With knowing history of the place will move towards khopoli by local vehicle.

04.30 pm: @ Khopoli Station.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 200/-(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: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 4 ltr water, Lunch for Sunday, 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.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Pritam 992 05 700 50.

Ananda 989 22 191 55.

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

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