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Posted: 30 Jul 2015 01:05 AM PDT Short Info: Trek: One Tree Hill 23rd Aug 2015 Region: Matheran. Grade: Easy Fort Height: 2625 ft. Cost: Trek Cost: Rs.450/- Registered member Fees: 400/- Per Person Cost Included traveling from Karjat to karjat by local vehicle, breakfast & Expertise Charges. Cost Not Included: Insurance, Lunch, karjat return ticket & anything other than mention above. To be a Registered Member: CLICK HERE About: The one tree hill is unique as there is only 1 tree standing on this peak for years. It is wonderful place is a must visit place in Matheran in Monsoon, one can have a glimpse of Garbett point and other scenic beauty of Matheran. Meeting Point: Karjat 8:00 am Please catch Karjat Fast Local (Fast till kalyan) with your return ticket from your respective destination: Karjat fast 6:10 am Byculla 6:18 am Dadar 6:24 am Kurla 6:31 am Ghatkopar 6:35 am Thane 6:50 am Dombivali 7:02 am Kalyan 7:10 am Badalapur 7:27 am Vangani 7:36 am Karjat 8:00 am Tentative Schedule: 8:40 am: With breakfast will move to base village. 10:00 am: With an intro will start trek. 12:30 pm: Reach near to one tree hill point & explore surrounding with Lunch 2:00pm: Will start descend. 5:00pm: Reach to base 6:00pm: Back to karjat station Payment Details: To book your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 200/- (Non Refundable) 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 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 Go... Read more |
Posted: 30 Jul 2015 12:38 AM PDT Hi Rangers, Get ready to flow with thrill in white water with your Raft at kolad….. Rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. even this thrill can be enjoyed by Non-Swimmers too, as safty will be taken with good quality of Life jackets. Short info: Location: Kundalika River. Date: 23rd Aug 2015. Group Size: 25 Rangers Rafting distance: 12 km Grade – IV Region: Kolad. Duration: 2 hrs Age limit: Above 15 yrs. Last Date of Reg: 17th Aug 2015. Cost: Activity Cost: 2500/- Per Person Registered member Fees: 2400/- Per Person Fees Included traveling from Dadar to Dadar by local vehicle, breakfast, Veg/Non Veg Lunch & Activity Charges. Fee Not Included: Insurance & Anything other than mention above. To be a Register Member of VRangers CLICK HERE Meeting Point: @ Dadar TT – Pritam Dhaba – sharp 05.00 am @ Vashi ST Stand- 6.00 am Tentative Schedule: 09.00 am: will reach @ rafting site. 09.10 am: Briefing & safety measures will be informed by Experts. 12.30 pm: with an memorable experience you will end rafting session 01.30 pm: Will have Lunch nearby Site. 02.50 pm: Will move to Mumbai… 07.00 pm: Back to Dadar. Payment Details: To Confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 2000/- (Non Refundable in any manner) in the following Account Details Check List: (Rain Shower expected so please pack your bags accordingly.) Compulsory items: Light clothing, Swim wear, Shorts, Running Shoes or Floaters & towels, Id proof, approx 2 ltr water, some snacks,Floaters, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant. Non-compulsory items but helpful: Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold/other jewellery,mosquito's repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution. Please do not bring Cotton Clothing, Saris, Salwar Kameez, Jeans, C... Read more |
Posted: 30 Jul 2015 12:34 AM PDT Short Info Prabalgad: Type: Hill Fort Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium. Base Village: Thakurwadi Region: Panvel About Prabalgad: Prabalgad is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. It is located on a plateau very close to Matheran. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. There is a dense forest on the way till the top of fort Prabal. Historical references indicate that Freedom fighter Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826. Short Info Kalawantin: Type: Hill Fort Height: 2240 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Tough. Base Village: Thakurwadi Region: Panvel About Kalawantin: Kalavantin Durg is situated on the northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Kalavantin in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified. Trek Cost: Trek Name Date Duration Cost Includes Prabalgad 22nd Aug 2015 One day Rs. 500/- 1 B/f & T, 1 Lunch, travelling form panvel to panvel by local Vehicle. Prabalgad+Kalwantin 22-23rd Aug 2015 Two Day Rs. 1150/- 1 B/f & T,2 Lunch, 1 dinner travelling form panvel to panvel by local Vehicle & eve refreshment, stay charges only. Kalawantin 23rd Aug 2015 One Day Rs. 550/- 1 B/f & T, 1 Lunch, travelling form panvel to panvel by local Vehicle. Registered member will get Rs. 50/- Concession so please be registered CLICK HERE . Cost Not Included: -Insurance, Medical coverage or anything other than mention above. Meeting Point: - Panvel Station by 7.00 am sharp with your respective ticket. Tentative Schedule: 07.30 am: will have Breakfast & Tea near Panvel station. 08.... Read more |
Posted: 30 Jul 2015 12:18 AM PDT Short Info : Destination: Ganpati Gadad Trek & waterfall Rappelling. Trek Grade: Medium Event Grade: Moderated. Height: Approx 155 ft. Max size: 35 Rangers. Last Date of Reg: 12th Aug 2015. Event Cost: Batch Event Dates Fees Includes 1 14th Ngt - 15th Aug 2015 Rs 1300/- 1 Breakfast-Tea, 1 Lunch, Eve Tea Dadar to dadar Travelling by private vehicle 2 14th ngt-15-16th Aug 2015 Rs 1500/- 2 Breakfast-T, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Pick up-Dadar to dadar Travelling by private vehicle & Drop till Murbad only. 3 15th Ngt - 16th Aug 2015 Rs 1300/- 1 Breakfast-Tea, 1 Lunch, Eve Tea Dadar to dadar Travelling by private vehicle Registered member will get Rs. 50/- Concession so please be registered CLICK HERE . Fee Not Included: -Insurance, Medical coverage or anything other than mention above. Extra Rappelling will cost INR 600/- Per chance, and will be permitted only after every person has done with his first chance. Payment Details: To Confirm your seat Click on Account Details & please deposit Rs 700/- (Non Refundable in any manner) About: Waterfall Rappelling also technically known as canyoning are more often associated with technical descents those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, down-climbing. An waterfall rappelling adventure sport is where you get down from a cliff/patch amidst the gushing waterfall. Pick Up points: @ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.00 pm. @Kalyan Shivaji Chowk (Near Durgadi fort) – Murbad road - 12.30 pm Day Schedule: 06.00 am: Wakeup call. 06.45 am: Breakfast & tea. 07.15 am: Will start trek towards Ganesh Caves. 09.00 am: Reach to Rappelling patch. 10.00 am: Will start thrilling Rappelling session. 03.00 pm: Will End Rappelling Session. 04.30 pm: will start return to Dadar. 08.00 pm: Back to Dadar. Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: - (Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.) Compulsory items: Scarf for Ladies Must. A proper two sided hav... Read more |
Posted: 30 Jul 2015 12:05 AM PDT 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. Short Info: Trek Name: Gorakhgad on 15th Aug 2015. Fort Height: 2137 ft. Type: Hill forts. Fort Range: Karjat-Murbad. Grade: Medium. Cost: Trek Fees: Rs. 450/- Registered Member: Rs 400/- per head. To get Register in VRangers please CLICK HERE . {The charges of the trek include breakfast, traveling from kalyan to kalyan via public transport like Jeep / ST and refreshment.} Cost Not Included: - Lunch, Insurance, Medical coverage or anything other than mention above. Meeting Point: @ Kalyan ST Depo by 6.45 am Train Timings: Asangaon Slow Local (AN) CST: 5.14 am Byculla: 5.22 am Dadar: 5.32 am Sion: 5.38 am Ghatkopar: 5.49 am Bhandup: 6.00 am Mulund: 6.06 am Thane: 6.10 am Mumbra: 6.20 am Dombivali: 6.32 am Kalyan: 6.41 am. Tentative Schedule: 06.50am: Catch ST for Murbad. 08.00am: Will have tea-b/f and will move towards Dehri 09.20 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 self Lunch & rest. 02.15 pm: Move towards dehri. 04.35 pm: At dehri. 07.00 pm: Back to kalyan. Payment Details: To confirm your seat please Click on Account Details & deposit Rs 200/- (Non Refundable in any manner) Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: Compulsory items: Rains showers ... Read more |
Posted: 30 Jul 2015 12:00 AM PDT Get Ready for Monsoon bike ride to Tamhini Ghat........ It is a mountain passage which cuts across the Sahyadri range to join Pune and the Kokan region. Located on the crest of the Sahyadris, it is famous for its natural beauty—with high mountains, green valleys, lakes and waterfalls. Ghat is a mountain passage, the thick concrete lanes carpeted through roller coaster wildness. Both sides of the road usually furnish with beautiful green and sceneries that make people stop and enjoy. Ghats are Indian roads traveling charm. Short Info: Ride: Tamhini Ghat Monsoon Bike Ride on 9th Aug 2015. Type: Bike Ride. Grade: Medium. Route: Panvel - Lonavala - Lion Point - Aamby Valley -Tamhini - Kolad - Pali-Panvel Total Distance: 280 Kms app. Cost: Rs 200/- per head as expertise charges of team & administration charges. Cost does not include: Breakfast, Lunch, Petrol and Maintenance cost, medical coverage, insurance or any item purchased in between ride… All the cost is based on actual basis in the ride and settled alone. About: Tamhini Ghat and its surrounding forests are known for their rich biodiversity. It was declared to be a wildlife sanctuary in January last year. The area is famous for numerous waterfalls during monsoons. "Apart from animals like wild boars, barking deers and sambars, the place is also teeming with lower mammal species like amphibians. The area is quite important from an ecological perspective. It has a lot of birds, mammals, sacred groves and thus, it has a high biodiversity status Itinerary: Meeting Point: Kalamboli McDonald @ 6.00 am. Be punctual at meet point. Being a large convoy & need to maintain our timelines, please do not delay arriving here. Ride to Lonavla & have Breakfast @Kamat -Lonavla Pune People can join here. Have Lunch on the way @ Hotel or Dhaba by 12.30 pm. Back to Panvel by 6.00 Pm. Expected Expenses: INR 400 to 600/- per person for Lunch, B/F, Tea, snacks (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Before registering please check: ... Read more |
Posted: 29 Jul 2015 10:13 PM PDT ( Friendship Day Special ) Details as mentioned below:-Bike Ride to the Pawna Lake & Lohgad Fort visit on 02nd August, 2015.Event Details:Type: Bike RideGrade: MediumRoute: Mumbai - Panvel - Lonavala - Pawna Lake & BackTotal Distance: 300 kms approaxLohgad FortThe majestic Lohgad (iron fort) for is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India.Lohagad, which is 3,400 feet high, a very wide spread fort is known for imperial structures built during the time of ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj' rule. Ganesh Darwaja, Narayan Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and MahaDarwaja are the four doors to Lohagad from the nearby village. A few sculptures are still visible on MahaDarwaja. Must visit fort for History Lovers.Tentative Itinerary of the event:Meeting Point: McDonalds, Kalamboli at 6 am on 02nd August, 2015Breakfast at Khandala (Pune people can meet us here)Ride till Ekvira Devi, then to Pawna LakeVisit to Lohgad FortLunch at the baseReach kalamboli by 8pm.COST: The Costing of the event will be on Actuals. The amount will be shared among every member including leaders.Expertise Charges: Every member of the ride will be charged INR 200 as expertise.Expected Expenses: INR 800 approx per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance)Petrol and Maintenance cost should be settled by the bike owner and the person accompanying him.Pillion Assistance: Wanderingsoulriders Riders will provide info about a willing participant who can accompany you, and share the expenses. this depends on availability of such willing participants.)Things To Be carried:Identity proof (Must),Bike's Legal Papers, Helmet (Must)A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).Towel, Extra Pair of clothes,Camera,Cap, etc.(Optional),It will be raining these days, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.Note: Bibs ( Reflector ) are compulsory.. Riders from earlier rides can carry their bibs. Bibs can also be provided @ IN... Read more |
Posted: 29 Jul 2015 09:53 PM PDT MASK Adventures: Sandakphu- Phalut Trek Located at an altitude of 11,941ft, Sandakphu is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge. It is situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Nepal border, and is also the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. Sandakphu is popularly known as a 'Trekkers Wonderland' offering the best of the views of the Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu, showcasing a diverse range of flora and fauna, contrasting views of snow-clad peaks and evergreen forests. Sandakphu has a small village on the peak with few hostels. Peaks Visible: Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Kumbhakarna,Mt. Pandim, Mt. Simbho, Three Sisters. Grade: Medium+ Event dates: 22th Nov, 2015 to 30th Nov, 2015 Trek duration: 6night 7 days Trek Distance: 92 kms Trek Itinerary Day1 – Manebhanjan to Tonglu (11kms), 6-7 Hours Trek Day2– Tonglu to Kalipokhri (15kms), 6-7 Hours Trek Day3– Kalipokhri to Sandakphu (6kms), 3 Hours Trek Day4– Sandakphu to Phalut (21kms), 8-9 hours Trek Day5– Phalut to Gorkhey (15kms), 5-6 hours Trek Day6– Gorkhey to Shrikhola (17kms), 7-8 hours Trek Trek Cost : 12000/- per person (Darjeeling to Darjeeling). Advance : 6000/- Inclusions : Darjeeling to Darjeeling transfers. Food and Accommodation as per itinerary. Guide Fees. Exclusions : Any Expenses of Personal nature such as Travel and medical insurance, Drinks, Laundry. Telephone/Fax, Calls, Additional Porterage or transportations. Any Tips and Meals apart from the ones mentioned in itinerary. Any Service not specifically mentioned in Inclusion List. Entry fees, Camera Charges. Booking will be confirmed on call only. Please drop a message if number is not reachable. Booking shall be confirmed on advance payment of 50% of the trek cost. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation prior to 30 days from reporting date : 75% Refund Cancellation between 30 days to 20 days prior to reporting dat... Read more |
Posted: 29 Jul 2015 01:56 PM PDT Trek which lies at the base of Rajmachi Fort, a group of 3-4 huge Buddhist caves situated in the forest They are a little over the banks of the river Ulhas. Kondana Caves situated in between Karjat & Lonavala. Valley offers the ancient lifestyle of Buddhist followers, Ancient rock-cut caves, These caves enclose sculptures, vihara, cahitya and stupa. Sculptures and stupas are specimens of the ancient period Buddhist architectures. Also the area around the caves covered with Natural Beauty.The tentative itinerary for the Trek: 06.24 am local train from Dadar station to Karjat Reach Karjat by 8.30 - 9.00am Auto or by walk to Shriram bridge and from there Tempo, more popularly known as 'tum tum' till Kondivde village. Breakfast @ Base Village and then Start our trek Reach Kondane Caves in 1 Hour , by 10.00am Explore the Caves Enjoy the Waterfall Lunch Start Descending Reach Base Village by 3pm. Refreshment @ Base Village. Reach Karjat Station by 5pm Reach Mumbai by 7.00pmThe cost for the trek is Rs 250/- per head which includes" Travelling from Karjat to Karjat, Breakfast & Evening Tea. Train fare has to be taken care of by the members. Please contact for the registration: Priyanka : 7738180002 Rehan : 9892842409 If calls not attended , then please whatsapp or sms Things To Be carried: Identity proof (compulsary) Lunch Some ready to eat food A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory Medicine those require A good trekking shoes A haversack to put in all the things Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. Limited seats upto 30 nos. first come first serve basis Rules to be followed : "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints". Do Not Litter No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol Respect the Heritage All participants stick together in the group Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage. One responsible for their own safety & luggage. No person or no organization (SECR) or no group is responsible... Read more |
Posted: 29 Jul 2015 09:37 AM PDT Nomad Hikers friendship day special trek to Korigad(lonaval) with special fship day offers hiiii all adventure lovers, We are glad to invite you for NOMAD HIKERS one day trek to KORIGAD FORT 2ND august 2015(Sunday) Place: korigad Height: 3000ft Base Village: PETH -SHAHAPUR District: pune Difficulty Level: Easy Endurance Level: easy Region : lonavala Cost : 400/- per head Date : 2nd august 2015 Charges including: morning breakfast & tea, travelling from thane to lonavala and return by private bus and all expertise charges including. OFFER: COME WITH UR FRIEND N HAVE 30 RUPEES OFF ON EVERY CONFIRMATION MEGA OFFER: COME IN FRINDS GROUP OF 3 OR MORE N HAVE 50 RUPPES OFF ON EVERY CONFIRMATION BUMPER LOOT OFFER: COME IN GROUP OF 5 FRIENDS AND HAVE 75 RUPEES OFF ON EVERY CONFIRMATION General Information: Koraigad appears like a wall from Peth Shahpur. On the top of the fort is a huge plateau. The ramparts on this fort are around 1 ½ kms in length. One can move along the complete top of the fort by walking on the bailey. While coming up from the Peth-Shahpur route, we come across many caves, some cisterns and an idol of lord Ganesh. After entering the Ganesh Darwaaja (Peth Shahpur route), we can see the remnants of the old buildings. Here we can see the temple of Goddess Korai Devi. This temple has been renovated recently. There is a "DEEPMALA" right in front of the temple. The idol of Korai Devi is around 4 feet high. There are many bastions on the Southern side of the fort. There are 6 cannons on this fort. Of these, the biggest cannon named "Laxmi" lies next to the Korai Devi temple. There are two more temples on the fort. There are two large ponds on this fort and ahead of them are two caves. Here we can see the idol of lord Vishnu holding the Conch, Discus, Mace and Lotus flower. From here Nagphani Point, Tung, Tikona, Matheran, Prabalgad, Karnala and Manikgad ranges can be viewed. Journey Details:- Meeting Point & time06.00 AM @ thane station.06.05 AM... Read more |