Posted: 26 May 2015 08:52 PM PDT

WTA Trek To Valley Of Flowers-Hemkund Sahib Valley Of Flowers: In the lap of nature, the beauty of blossoms that allows one to have a look of a different world on the same planet i.e. 'The World of Flowers'.In this region there are about 500 species of flowers that also makes this World Heritage Site, a pharmaceutical resource. Framed with 6000m mountains located at West Himalayas, in the state well known as 'Devbhoomi' i.e. Uttarakhand; the valley was unknown to the outside world till a British Mountaineer Frank Smythe inadvertently discovered it in 1931. When Smythe and his team lost their way back after the successful expedition which was to scale Mt. Kamet, a peak in Garhwal. Theywere astonished when witnessed the glorious sight of the beautiful blossoms & variety of flora and named the region 'Valley of Flowers' on which Smythe also wrote a book further with the same name. His words 'In all my mountain wandering, I have not seen a more beautiful valley where the human spirit may find repose' adequately substantiate the beauty of this heaven on earth. Shri Hemkund Sahib: Near the famous Valley of flowers there is a well-known Sikh pilgrimage named 'Shri Hem KundSaheb' that gives enormous contentment of ethics & devotion to the thousands of devotees visiting throughout the whole world, every summer. Placed with high altitude lake of around 4329m, surrounded by seven huge mountains that collectively known as HemkundParvat; also close to the lake there is a sacred Gurudwara that stands as the epitome of all principles that constitute Sikh faith. With an incredible naturally made surrounding, the pilgrimage is situated at 15,000 feet above the sea level in Northern India. 'Hemkund' is a Sanskrit word derived from 'Hem' which means 'Snow'& 'Kund' which means 'Bowl'; hence the name suggests itself as the 'Bowl of Snow'. There are various mythologies behind the etymology of the place; as per the DashamGranth, this is the place where Raja Pandu practiced ... Read more

Posted: 26 May 2015 07:04 AM PDT

Dear Rangers,We at Wild Rangers Glad to invite you for Fireflies Special trail and trek to Rajmachi on 31 May 2014. (image Courtesy - Internet) Journey Details: - Sunday, 31 May 2014Gathering at Lonavala Station at 00:00 HrsStart our trek to RajmachiTake view of Fireflies during our trail.Take rest at Rajmachi village.Have breakfast and start exploring fortAfter Lunch start descend to Kondivade and then Karjat.We will be back in Mumbai by 21:00 (Subjective)Things to be carried: -A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs),Torch with Extra Battery (Must)Sleeping bag/mat, Camera, Cell Phone, Mug (Optional)Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornamentsSome ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes,A haversack to put all these thingsTrek Fees INR 600.00 Per PersonThis includes travelling from Lonawala to Karjat, Sunday Lunch(Veg), all breakfasts, refreshments and expertise.Registration & Payment DetailsRegistration and Payment Details: For Registration one needs to call and SMS us Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact and transfer payment of INR 600.00 in the account details mentioned below. Or mail us info@wildrangers.in.Account Details:A/C Name :- Mayur PhadaleA/C Number:- 643801505651IFSC Code :- ICIC0006438MICR Code: - 400229080Branch: - ICICI Bank, Andheri (East)For further information and registrations call: -Mayur 8080304123 | Kamlesh 9833288168Email: info@wildrangers.in... Read more

Posted: 26 May 2015 05:13 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for Midnight cycling event to South Mumbai on 30 may 2015.(Saturday Night) 28 Kms. Go Green With MumbaiRangers Say no to Pollution Ride A Cycle Be Healthy. Here we will see Night life of Mumbai again But on Cycle this time.So come Be a part of it and Enjoy it to the fullest.Ride to the beautiful costal route of Mumbai on cycle. Some Information about the Cycle Ride Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : 1 Night Saturday night 10:00 pm to Sunday early morning 5:00 Am. Total Ride of approximately 28 Kms. Disclaimer :- 1. No midway back out during the ride if you want you can drop the cycles on starting point on your own expenses. (in taxi ).. 2. There might be alteration in the route as per the situation. Itinerary for the Cycle Ride: Meeting at Regal Theatre Sharp 10 oclock night Collect Cycles from causeway. Allocation of Cycles till 10.30 Ride will Start around 10.30 sharp Starting Point: Causeway Gateway of India Marine Drive Worli sea face Haji Ali Back to marine drive and till causeway Handover the cycle and Ride Ends Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :) Tour Cost : Rs 750/- per person One Has To deposit full Amount In Advance for Booking Seat. Inclusions: 1. Cycle Rental 2. Refreshments on tour (Energy Drink Gatorade ,Energy Bar,biscuits,Tea) 3. First Aid 4. Expertise Charges For Registration call us:Amit Bhadouria: 9819299164/7045655654Nishant Sheth : 8879418581Registration accepted only through phone call.. Things to carry: -Identity Proof (Mandatory)A Water Bottle (Mandatory)Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)A backpack to put all these thingsPlease avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.All participants are requested to wear comfortable clothes for cycling and avoid wearing pants which are loose on bottom. Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics and any kind of intoxication, firearms and gambling strictly prohibited.Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, "When you go to the mo... Read more

Posted: 26 May 2015 04:46 AM PDT

Dear Friends we invite you all for One Day Monsoon Trek to Lohagad Fort and Lohagad Boat Club on 7th June 2015 Little info about the fortType: Hill FortHeight: 3400 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy- mediumRange: LonavalBase Village: Malavali Lohagad fort is a formidable fort near Pune.  Lohagad makes an ideal trekking destination for trekkers from Pune and Mumbai because of its  accessibility, ease of the trek and lush green surroundings. Lohagad at 3400 ft is a wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village Lohagadwadi. Lohagad divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna.  The view is stunning with a signature 'vinchu Kata' (Scorpio Tail) shaped fort Lohagad has a long & stirring history. It was ruled by many dynasties right from Satavahans, Chalukyas, Nizamshahi, Mughals to the Great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort in 1648 right after conquering Torna. Netaji Palkar was given the responsibility of looking after the fort. Lakshmi Kothi was used to store the treasure raided from Surat.  In the treaty of Purandar 1665, Lohagad was lost to Aurangzeb, under Mirzaraje Jaysingh.  Shivaji Maharaj Recaptured this fort in 1670. Aurangzeb recaptured it after Shivaji Maharaj's death in 1700 and after the Peshwas it finally went in hands of Colonel power. Meeting Point : Sunday Morning Pritam hotel Dadar East @ 6:00 amPickup point: Yogi Hotel , Diamond Garden , Chembur @ 6.15am  and Vashi below Birdge @ 7.00am Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.Breakfast enrouteReach Base Village by 10:30 amStart our trek by 11:00 amReach the Top, Lunch, Explore and Descend.Reach the base till 3:00 pm.Reach Lohagad Boat Club till 3:30 pm. (if Time Permits)Evening RefreshmentsStart the return journey by 4:30 pm, reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively. For Registrations call Mumbai Rangers:Amit Bhadouria: 9819299164Nishant seth 8879418581Registration accepted only through phone call. The cost for the trek w... Read more

Posted: 26 May 2015 03:11 AM PDT

Dear All,We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Fort Tikona in Lonavala region on Sunday 7th June 2015 .The cost for the trek will be Rs 600/- per head which includes• Traveling from Kamsheth 2 Kamsheth by hired jeeps• Morning Breakfast - Tea & Lunch. Little info about the fort :Type: Hill FortHeight: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: EasyRegion: Lonavala.Base Village: Tikona peth.Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort's mammoth entrance is a special attraction. .The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'.The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking. .The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:.Meeting Point : @ Kamsheth Railway station .... @ 08:35 Hrs on Sunday 7 June 2015 .Mumbai People:.Board Indrayani Express From CST on Sunday 7th June 2015 Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavla by 8am. (With ticket till Kamshet)Time table of Indrayani Express : Mumbai CST : 5.40amDadar : 5.51amThane : 6.14amKalyan : 6.35amKarjat : 7.15amLonavala : 8.00am.Note: 1) People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience and meet us directly at Lonavla. {Train timetable is provided above} . Preferably try to get into second last general compartment as we will be boarding the same. 2) For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved Tkts in the train if u wish to. 3) Alternatively, U can Opt for MSRTC bus service which g... Read more

Posted: 26 May 2015 02:34 AM PDT

RAC- One day rainy trek to Peb-Fort (Vikatgad) on 27th June 2015. Raigad Adventure Club arrange one day rainy trek to "PEB fort" includes little bit of .... Trekking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Enjoying Fantastic View of Landscape, Nice Weather and Exploring of the fort.. Date: 27th June 2015 Trek Name: Peb Fort Region: Neral, Matheran Region Trek Grade: Medium Duration: One Day Fees:- 500/- About pen fort:- This fort is not heard by many until few years back but recently  is getting more and more popular with trekkers.  It's a small fort near the ranges of Matheran (the famous hill station in Maharashtra). It is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is a one-day trek and also one of the most enchanting trek in Monsoon. It is also known as Vikatgad. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal. Prabalgad is another fort opposite this small fort. Peb fort overlooks the Konkan region and also is approachable from Pune. So Chatrapati Shivaji must have given a thought before building this strategic fort. The fort is at a height of 2100 feet above mean sea level. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. The Panorama Point at Matheran is at much higher level and gives a clear view of the small fortification of the fort. Itinerary:-  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station to catch this local. Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST 6:18 am Byculla 6:24 am Dadar 6:31 am Kurla 6:35 am Ghatkopar 6:50 am Thane 7:02 am Dombivali 7:10 am Kalyan 7:14 am Vitthalwadi 7:16 am Ulhasnagar 7:20 am Ambarnath 7:27 am Badlapur 7:36 am Vangani 7:40 am Shelu 7:44 Neral For Pune peoples catch 6:05 am sinhagad express from pune, reach Karjat @7:58 am. 08:00 am - Reporting time at Neral Station, Near Neral Station Ticket Counter. In... Read more