VRangers Monsoon trek to Kohoj fort on 20th July 2014

Short Info:

Trek: Kohoj Fort

Date: 20^th July 2014

Region: Palghar.

Grade: Medium.

Fort Height: 3200 ft.

Last Date of Reg.: 18^thJuly 2014.

Registered member Fees: 450/- Per Person

Un Registered member Fees: 500/- Per Person

Fees Included Returntraveling from Palghar to Vaghote by Local Vehicle, breakfast & Expertise Charges.

Fee Not Included: Insurance, Lunch & anything other than mention above.

About:

In 16th Century Portuguese ruled out king of Gujarat to capture this fort. Later in 1737 Peshwe won the fort from Portuguese. On top nearby temple there are 2 water tanks can be seen, if we are facing temple exactly on our left side there are 7 other tanks can see. On your extreme right side we can see fortifications and bastions. While going on top there are 2 more cisterns, water can be use for drinking.

Meeting Point: People can get into this local (2nd last compartment) or meet directly at Palghar Station.

Train Timings: Dadar-Dahanu road Fast Local (plz come with your return ticket).

Dadar     5.15 AM                 Bandra   5.22 AM

Andheri  5.31 AM                 Borivali  5.47 AM

Bhayandar 5.57 AM              Vasai Road 6.05 AM

Virar 6.15 AM                      Vaitarna 6.26 AM

Saphale 6.35 AM                 Kelva Road 6.41 AM

Palghar 6.50 AM

Trek Schedule:

07.15 AM: Will start our journey by Jeep/ Tumtum.

08.40 AM: With introduction & Breakfast will Start Trek.

11.30 AM: Reach Top & explore fort.

12.30 PM: Have Lunch.

02.00 PM: Start Descend.

04.00 PM: Reach to base village & Start return journey with wonderful memories.

05.30 PM: Will be @Palghar Station.

08.00 pm/: Back to dadar.

Payment Details:

To Confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 300/-(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: (Rain Shower expected so please pack your bags accordingly.)

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 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.)

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.

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Pritam: 77100 35731

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VRangers Monsoon trek to Kalsubai on 19Ngt-20th July 14

Short Info:

Trek: Kalsubai (Mount Everest of Maharashtra)

Date: 19^th Ngt - 20th July 2014

Region: Igatpuri

Grade: Medium

Fort Height: 5400 ft.

Last Date of Reg.: 17^th July 2014.

Registered member Fees: 750/- Per Person

Un Registered member Fees: 800/- Per Person

Fees Included traveling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC bus, breakfast, Lunch & Expertise Charges.

Fee Not Included: Insurance, anything other than mention above.

About:

It is said that Kalsubai name is taken from a Koli girl named Kalsu. Kalsu, according to the story, was fond of wandering in the forest. One day she came to Indor at the foot of the hill now called Kalsubai, and took service with a Koli family on condition that she should not be asked to clean pots or to sweep. Matters went smoothly till, one day, one of the families ordered Kalsu to clean some pots and clear away some Utter. She did as she was bid, bat, immediately after, climbed the hill and stayed on its top till her death. Where she cleaned the pots is known as Thale Mel, and where she cleared away the litter as Kaldara. The hill is a natural stronghold about ten miles south-east of Igatpuri, the nearest railway station. Its top is a cone with room only for a small shrine and a trigonometrically survey cairn. There is a large lower shoulder without remains of buildings, and the absence of water cisterns shows that the hill was never used as a fort.

Trek Schedule:

19^th July 2014:

Will gather at Dadar TT (Pritam Da Dhaba) by 11.30 pm.

Other Pick up Points:

Thane - Nitin Company – 12.20 am.

Kalyan - Kalyan Phata – 12.55 am (Or you can come to Nitin company ).

20^th July 2014:

Tentative Schedule:

03.40 am: At Bari village & will take rest in Vehicle itself.

05.50 am: Wakeup call.

06.00 am: Introduction Round, Instructions, Morning Breakfast

06.30 am: Start the Trek with sunshine.

10.00 am: Summit Kalsubai & Explore surrounding with some historical info of the same.

11.00 pm:  Will start descend.

02.00 pm: Will reach to bari and here will have Lunch (made by local villager).

03.50 pm: Will start moving back to Mumbai

07:50 pm: will reach Dadar tentatively.

Payment Details:

To Confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 600/-(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: (Rain Shower expected so please pack your bags accordingly.)

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, 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.)

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.

To become a lifetime Registered Member: CLICK HERE

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

Mayur 90296 09691

Sandip 93202 57051

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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.

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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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For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"

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Ananda 98 922 19155

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