VRangers Monsoon trek to Rajmachi-Karjat on 14 Ngt - 15th Jun 2015

Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in India. The fortification at Rajmachi consists of two forts, named Shrivardhan fort and Manaranjan Fort. Rajmachi Fort is a popular trekking destination.  It is a very famous fort located near two famous hills of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khanadala.

Short Info:

Trek: Rajmachi on 14th Ngt–15th Jun 2015.

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 2500 ft .

Grade: Medium

Region: Karjat .

Cost:

Trek Cost: Rs 800/- per head.

Registered Member: Rs 750/- per head.

It includes travelling from Karjat to karjat by local vehicles, Sunday breakfasts, Sun -lunch .

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

Tentative Schedule:

Saturday, 14^th Jun 2015

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

CST : 9.58pm                     Byculla : 10.05pm            Dadar : 10.11pm

Kurla : 10.19pm                  Ghatkopar : 10.23pm       Bhandup : 10.31pm

Thane : 10.38pm                Dombivali : 10.51pm        Kalyan : 10.59pm

Ambernath : 11.11 pm         Badlapur : 11.19pm         Karjat : 11.53pm

Sunday, 15^th Jun 2015

00:53 Hrs: - Reach Kondane, have chilling rest.

05:30 Hrs: - Wake Up call

06.00 Hrs: - Break fast

06.30 Hrs: - Start ascending via Kondane Caves

09.30 Hrs: - Reach Rajmachi and Explore Manoranjan-Shrivardhan

13:00 Hrs: - Lunch (Veg-Non Veg) and rest for some time

14:30 Hrs: - Start descending towards kondivade

17:00 Hrs: - Reach base village and move to Karjat Station to catch trains

Payment Details:

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.)

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VRangers Monsoon one ay trek to Kalawantin Fort on 14th Jun 15

Short info:

Date: 14-06-2015

Duration: one day Trek.

Trek: Kalawantin Trek.

Type: Hill Fort.

Region: Karjat.

Height: 2300 ft. (appx)

Grade: Medium.

Trek Fees: 500/- Per Person

Registered member Fees: 450/- Per Person

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Fees Included: B/f & T, travelling form panvel to panvel by local Vehicle & eve refreshment.

Fee Not Included: -Insurance, Anything other than mention above.

History:

This fort is just opposite to Prabalgad. It is also visible from Mumbai-Pune Expressway. According to stories, the fort was built for a queen named Kalavantin. Steps leading up to the fort have been cut into the rock face of the hill. The Adivasi People of Machi-Prabal village observe the custom of dancing on every Holi (Shimga) Festival at the top of Kalavantin Fort.

The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Prabal in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified.

Trek Schedule:

Meeting Point: - Panvel Station

Catch this train from your respective station with your panvel return train ticket.

Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local).

Kurla: 5.55am

Chembur : 6.01 am

Vashi: 6.15 am

Nerul: 6.26 am

Belapur: 6.32 am

Panvel: 6.50 am

07.30 am: will have Breakfast & Tea near Panvel station.

08.00 am: Move to Thakurwadi by local vehicle auto/jeep.

09.00 am: with an intro will start to ascend.

11.30 am: will reach on Top and explore surrounding with having Lunch.

01.30 pm: will start Descend.

03:30 Hrs: at Thakurwadi

05:00 Hrs: at Panvel.

Payment Details:

To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 300/-

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 whiletrekking, id proof, Approx 3 ltr water, Sunday Lunch, Torch with extra batteries, somesnacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, Raincoat.if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

Non compulsory items:

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

If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

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

Before registering please check: VRangers Rules & Regulation

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

Sudhir: 091675 46547.

Ananda 9892219155

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.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

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For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

Mayur 90 296 09691

Ananda 98 922 19155

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VRangers independence special one day Gorakhgad trek on 15th Aug 2013.

The region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover. Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. It was had strategic importance during the region of Shahaji Raje. However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here. It was used in Shivaji's era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. 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 portable water.There is a small Mahadeo temple with Nandi at the top.

Trek Date: 15th Aug 2013.
Trek Name: Gorakhgad.
Fort Height: 2137 ft.
Type: Hill forts
Fort Range: Karjat-Murbad
Grade: Medium
Cost: - Rs 350 /-{the charges of the trek include breakfast, traveling from kalyan to kalyan via public transport and refreshment.}

Trek Schedule:People interested should get into this local (2nd last compartment) and gather at kalyan ST depo. 

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.

6.50am: Catct ST for Murbad.
8.00am: Will have tea-b/f and will move towards Dehri
9.20 am: With an intro round will move to gorakh gad cave.
10.40 am: Reach to door of Gorakhgad.
11.30 am: reach to cave and will rest here.
12.15 pm: With the thrill of steps of gorakhgad reach on top and explore surrounding.
01.15 pm: Back to cave and have Lunch& rest.02.15 pm: Move towards dehri.
04.15 pm: At dehri.
06.40 pm: Back to kalyan.

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, 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”.
Sandip: 93202 57051.Ananda: 98922 19155.

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