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!!!
