VRangers Trek to Alang-Madan Fort on 11th Ngt-12th -13th Nov 2016

Alang fort located in the Kalsubai range in Nasik district is considered to be among the most difficult treks that one can embark on in Maharashtra. There are certain patches in the trek route to Alang where your rock climbing skills also will be tested to a great extend!!

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.

Short Info

Grade: Medium / Hard.

District: Nasik.

Max Participation: 18 Rangers.

Alang- 4852 Ft / Madan-4841 Ft.

Cost:

Registered Member Cost: - Rs. 1700/-

Non Registered Member: Rs 1800/-

(The cost includes traveling from Kasara to Kasara travailing, two breakfasts, one Lunch, two dinner & two Eve refreshment, expertise charges.)

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

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About:

Alang (4852 ft): The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region. Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft): It is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic.

Trek Schedule:

11th Nov 2016 (Friday Ngt):

Our journey will start with 2nd last kasara local as Train time table given below

Kasara fast Local till Mulund (N):

Please reach before 5 min to the appropriate platforms as this is fast local till mulund then it will halt at all station. If you miss train you will miss the trek.

CST: 10.48 pm           Bycalla: 10.55 pm            Dadar: 11.02 pm

Kurla: 11.10 pm          Ghatkopar: 11.15 pm       Mulund: 11.27 pm

Thane: 11.30 pm        Dombivali: 11.52 pm        Kalyan: 12.00 am

Titwala: 12.15 am       Asangaon: 12.38 am        Kasara: 01.18 am

12th Nov 2016 (Sat):

02.15 am: Will start journey till Ambewadi by private Jeeps from kasara.

04.15 am: Reach to Ambevadi & will take rest here.

07.30 am: Good Morning with Tea and B/F.

08.30 am: With intro will start for adventurous trek.

09.05 am: Start for trek.

11.30 pm: Mid of Alang - Madan cave & have lunch.

12.30 pm: Start for Madan with 25 ft climb & Explore the top.

04.00 pm: Back to cave & get ready to climb Alang 45 ft Patch climb.

06.00 pm: Evening Refreshment.

08.30 pm: Have dinner & good ngt.

13th Nov 2016 (Sun) :

06.30 am: Wake up call.

07.30 am: Tea & Breakfast.

08.00 am: Explore Surrounding Of Alang.

09.00 am: Start Rappelling down Alang Patch .

01.30 pm: Reach to Ambewadi.

02.00 pm: Lunch.

03.05 pm: Return journey towards Kasara.

08:30 pm: Back to Dadar.

Payment Details:

To confirm your seat click on Account Details & please deposit (non refundable) Rs 1000/- in any manner. After transferring amount please send Details like Name, event name, transaction id and amount on 9892219155 Ananda. (If we cancel trek then total money you will get refund)

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

Compulsory items: Scarf for Ladies Must

Lunch for Saturday, A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3-4 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, 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:

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.)

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

Sudhir 9167 546 547

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VRangers adventures one day trek to padargad on 29th Dec 2013.

A square rocky massif, which just out from the ghats near Bhimashankar. The fort is unique & it offers a challenge to trekkers to climb. From the top one can see clear views of peth, bhimashankar, sidddhagad clearly.

Short Info:

Trek: Padar gad

Height:  2202 ft.

Grade: Medium.

Region: Karjat

Max Participation size: 20 ppl.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 400/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 450/- per head.

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(It includes return journey from Karjat to Khandas by private vehicle, breakfast and Expertise Charges etc.)

About:

Padargad is situated in between Bhimashankar and Nagphani (Snakes hood).The base village is khandas which is about 25km from karjat. Padargad is adjoined to Bhimashankar on its one side’s end. From the Nagphani peak of Bhimashankar, one can see the mesmerizing view of the valley below and the semi circular cliff connecting to Padargad. The peak looks like Kalavantin durga from base.

Trek Pics: - http://picasaweb.google.co.in/amogh125/PadarGad#

Trek Schedule:

Meeting point: @ Karjat Railway station by 7.05 am.

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local (S)

CST - 04.40 am         Byculla - 04.48 am    Dadar - 04.58 am     

Ghatkopar - 05.15 am        Bhandup - 05.26 am         Thane - 05.36 am

Dombivali -05.58 am           Kalyan - 06.07 am     Badlapur - 06.27 am      Karjat - 07.05 am.

Tentative schedule:

07.30 am: with breakfast will move towards khandas by local vehicle.

09.00 am: will be at Khandas.

09.15 am: with intro will start for trek.

09.45 am: First halt at Temple

11.00 am: will reach in coal for small patch climbing.

01.30 pm: will explore and start to descend.

02.30 pm: will have lunch.

03.00 pm: will move towards base.

04.40 pm: will be back in Khandas.

06.30 pm: will be in Karjat.

08.20 pm: in Thane.

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 the day, 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"

Machhindra 9967 995993

Ananda 9892 219155

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VRangers One day trek to Irshal fort - panvel region on 15th Dec 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.

Short Info:

Trek: Irshalgad Trek.

Height: 3700 feet above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Easy

Base Village: Chowk –Irshalwadi.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 320/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 370/- per head.

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It includes breakfast & karjat to karjat travelling by local transport.

About:

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.

Meeting Point: Karjat Station by 7.40 am

Trek Schedule:

Train Time: Karjat Slow Local (S)

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:

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

09.00 am: Round of Introduction, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

09.15 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:

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 3 ltr water,Lunch for the day, 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   970 28 784 47.

Plz do sms if call not received.

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VRangers Trek to Dhodhani-Matheran via sunset point on 22nd sept 2013

Matheran is a very famous hill station and a popular weekend gets a way for the Mumbaiites. There are many different hiking routes to reach the top. The most common is one by the motorable road from Neral, which can get very monotonous. Some other routes are via Peb Fort, via one tree hill...

Sunset point is one of the most famous points of matheran. Even though a name of sunset point it gives a most scenic view of vertical series of waterfalls at morning time in rainy season.

Garbett point route is relatively lesser known. It takes us through some breathtaking scenery, green farmlands, a lake, a plateau. The view from the plateau is magnificent!

Region: Raigad

Grade: Medium

Max height: 2530 ft.

Base village: Doodhani

Max Participation: 20 Rangers.

Cost: 350/- Includes B/f, travelling from Panvel to doodhani and Matheran To Neral.

Meeting Point: At Panvel Railway Station- 7.15am.

Train Time: Call us you will get SMS

Trek Schedule:

07.15 Hrs: - Breakfast at Panvel Station & move to ST depot.

07.45 Hrs: - Will move towards Doodhani by ST

08.30 Hrs: - Reach Doodhani & have Instuction n Intro round.

09.00 Hrs: - Start Trek.

11.30 Hrs: - Reach Sunset Point matheran.

12.00 Hrs: - Enjoy scenic waterfall n hills of matheran & move towards market.

12.30 Hrs: - Lunch Time.

13.00 Hrs: - Will Move Towards Market.

14.00 Hrs: - Will Reach Dasturi Naka.

14:30 Hrs:- will get into local vehicles for Neral.

15:30 Hrs:  reach Neral Station.

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

Compulsory items:

Lunch for the day ,Id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths, Raincoat.

Non compulsory items:

Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery, 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.)

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Mayur : 90-296-09691.

Ananda : 98-922-19155.

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 Karnala Fort on Sunday 8th Sep 2013

Karnala fort is a hill fort in Raigad district about 12 km from Panvel ST Depot. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

Type: Hill Fort.

Region: Panvel.

Grade: Medium.

Height: 1500 ft. (appx)

Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Charges: Rs. 250/- {It includes:  Travelling by Panvel to Panvel by Tumtum / ST, Morning Breakfast – Tea, Sanctuary – Entry Fee }

History:

Its exact date of formation is not know but likely it predates 1400 CE as under the Devagiri Yadavs(1248–1318) and under the Tughlaq rulers (1318–1347), Karnala was the capital of the north Konkan districts of their respective empires. Karnala was of strategic importance because of its command of the highroad between Bhor Ghat and the rivers of Panvel and Apta, watching the trade route. Between 1248 and 1318, it was under DevgYada. From 1318 to 1347, it was under Daulatabad Muslim rulers. Subsequently it was with the Gujarat rulers, with the help of Portuguese. It changed hands many times between Shivaji, Mughals and Peshwas. It 1803, it came under Bhaji Rao and in 1819, Britishers took control of the fort.

Karnala Bird Sanctuary: It is located at the bottom of the Karnala fort is literally a paradise for bird watchers. The bird sanctuary, established in 1968, is a natural habitat for more than 150 species of resident birds and about 37 species of birds migrating from other areas of the world.

Trek Schedule :-

Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local)

Kurla: 5.55 am Chembur : 6.01am

Vashi: 6.15am Nerul: 6.26

Belapur: 6.32am Panvel: 6.50 am

Catch this local and get down at panvel

07.10 Hrs: Breakfast

07.40 Hrs: Move to Karnala by Local Transport Like ST/Tracks

09.00 Hrs: Ascend

11.00 Hrs: @ Top

11.00-13.00: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch

13:00 Hrs: Descend

14:30 Hrs: Karnala sanctuary main gate

17:00 Hrs: @ Panvel

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 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.)

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VIMP Note: At the forest entry – point, All plastic bottles will be Counted & have to deposit some amount for the same. In case, if any participant member forget his bottle in the sanctuary and couldn’t show it at the gate, he has to Pay Rs 100/- fine for the same.

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Ananda 98 922 19155

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