Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Garbett Plateau Matheran with MumbaiRangers on 12 june 2016 Leaving 11 june Saturday night   Matheran has garnered a reputation of one of the most favourite hill-stations around Mumbai for some reasons. The bountiful rains, good greenery and  waterfalls around. Garbett Plateau is located in the south – west direction of Matheran, offering a 360 degree view of one of our all-time favourite  hill stations. Matheran is Famous & splendid hill station in Maharashtra, it covers an area of 8 square kilometres in Sahyadris. This Fantastic spot was  discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the  plateau. Climate here is very cool with some breath taking views.     Some Information about the Place:   Type: Hill Fort   Height: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)   Grade: Easy   District: Raigad   Range: Matheran   Base Village: Diksal   Trek Leader : jatin singh     Train Timing   CST – Karjat slow Local   CST – 10:31pm   Byculla – 10:39pm   Dadar – 10:49pm   Kurla – 10:59pm   Ghatkopar – 11:05pm   Thane – 11:26pm   Dombivali – 11:48pm   Kalyan – 11:57pm   Bhivpuri – 00.39am     (If you miss the train you miss the trek so make sure you are on time to catch the train.)     People may board the same train from the convenient station of their choice and meet us in the train directly. (Get into any boggy will meet at bhivpuri station)     The itinerary for trek is:   00:40 Meet at Bhivpuri station   01.05 Introduction Round   01.15 Start Trek under moon light   04.15 Reach Matheran early Morning   Rest till sunrise    After sunrise walk till dasturi naka where we get taxis   Catch taxi to neral station   Breakfast at neral station   Catch Local train Reach Dadar by 10:30am…     Expenses for the Trek is 450 /- which is inclusive of Morning Breakfast & Tea, Taxi Fare from Neral to Matheran Station, Matheran Entry Charges,   Guid... Read more

Dear Friends we invite you all for Fire Flies Special Night trek to kothligad with MumbaiRangers on 12 june 2016 Leaving 11 june saturday Night     Peth is situated in Shahapur taluka, Karjat district. Hight of this fort is 3100 ft above sea level. This fort is also known as Kothaligad because of the internally excavated stairs at the fort top. During the specific period of pre-monsoon, thousands of fireflies males glow in  mating display to attract females. This is one of the best natural phenomena one can expect… History : This fort is very small in size but was used as an ammunition storage and defense station during Sambhaji Maharaj's era. This fort is surrounded with other forts like Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak, Sidhhagad and Prabalgad       Some Information about the Fort: Pinnacle of the Peth fort with internally carved stairs Bhairoba Mandir Bhairoba Cave. Water cisterns Bastions of the fort well in condition From the Fort top we can have glimpse of Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak and Siddhagad     Kothligad (peth) Grade: Easy Location: Karjat region Trek Leader: Girish       The itinerary for trek is: Meeting at Neral station 9.30 pm . For convinence we have put up local train time table below:   11 june 2016 (saturday) Night catch karjat fast local 7:55 from cst Or from the station of your choice Get down at Neral Station. This is a karjat Fast local. CST 7:55 PM Byculla 8:02 PM Dadar 8:08 PM Kurla 8:15 PM Ghatkopar 8:19 PM Mulund 8:31 PM Thane 8:35 PM Dombivili 8:47 PM Kalyan 8:56 PM Neral 9:30     itinerary : 11 june 2016 catch local train 07:55 from cst Or from the station of your choice Get down at Neral Station. On arrival at Neral we will proceed towards Ambavali village in Jeep OR Tumtum. 11.00 Introduction round and start ascend, Enjoy the glowing fireflies while ascending till Pethwadi. Please carry Dinner packed to eat from home. Take rest for a while then start trekking towards top of kothligad . After some happening photography session on the top... Read more

Dear Friends we invite you all for FireFlies Special Trek to Prabalmachi with MumbaiRangers on 12 june 2016 Leaving saturday Night 11 june   The village of Prabalmachi is the 'base camp' for a trek up the Prabalgad Fort. just Before Monsoon starts Millions Of Fireflies gather to attract their Mates. We Get opportunity to Witness these amazing bugs. Kalavantin is a 500m high pinnacle on the northern edge of the Prabal plateau. It is located near the Machi and Vajepur villages.   Prabalgad Fort is located between Matheran and Panvel in the Indian state of Maharashtra, at an elevation of 2300 feet in the Western Ghats. It was built on a plateau very close to Matheran, but unlike Matheran it does not have a good source of water. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. The fort contains a temple to Ganesh and some stone ruins. Its sister fort is Irshalgad. The Ulahas River runs to the east of the fort. The Gadhi River, and the Chanderi and Peb forts are to the west. To the south is the Patalganga River, and Manikgad and to the north is the Karnala fort.   Some info about the fort:   Type : Hill forts Place : Prabalmachi Location: Near panvel Elevation : 390 Metres Simple 1.5 HR AScend Difficulty: Easy Trek Leader : Swapnil Kawad   Pune Participants can Meet at Panvel station 9 oclock Night   Meeting at Panvel Station sharp at 9 oclock Night. Detail Plan :   09.00 PM Reach Panvel station 10.00 PM Reach Base Village in TumTum 11.30 PM Reach Prabalmachi Simple 1.5 Hour Ascend Experience Glowing Fireflies 11.40 PM Have Dinner After Dinner sleep (Day OFF) OR Explore Surrounding PLaces and Fireflies 06:00 AM Wakeup Freshnup Breakfast & Tea 08.30 AM Back to Base Village 09:30 AM Reach Panvel Station 11:00 AM Reach Mumbai   The itinerary for trek is: THINGS TO CARRY- 1. Compulsory – Trekking shoes OR Sports Shoes 2. Compulsory – Water (2 ltrs) Electrol 3. Compulsory – Torch With extra batteries 4. Optional – Ca... Read more

Dear Friends we invite you all for FireFlies Night Trek to RajMachi Lonavla with MumbaiRangers on 11 June 2016 Leaving 10 June friday Night     Fireflies : Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light.   Rajmachi fort: Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures – the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, 1St route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:     Little info about the fort Type: Hill Fort Grade: Easy  Range: Lonavla Trek Leader : Swapnil Kawad     ITenary Day 1 : 10 June 2016, friday Night   Meeting Point: khopoli station at 07:52PM friday Night   We will be starting with the CST – Khopoli fast Local (time-table given below) Mumbai CST 05:33 pm Byculla 05:40 pm Dadar 05:47 pm Kurla 05:54 pm Ghatkopar 05:58 pm Thane 06:14 pm Dombivili 06:26 pm Kalyan 06:34 pm Khopoli 07:52 pm   You may board the same khopoli train from the station of Our convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into Any compartment Because Train Will be Crowded (Missing the train means missing the trek, So be on time)   Meeting Point: khopoli station at 07:52PM Saturday Night 08.00pm Travel from khopoli station to Rajmachi by Private Jeep on the way Experience Fireflies. Enjoy fireflies at the Rajmachi Jungle 10.00pm Reac... Read more

Dear Friends we invite you for Cycle Ride to Aarey Colony with MumbaiRangers on 12 june 2016 Sunday Morning   Aarey Milk Colony established in 1949 is situated in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai. It has gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic facilities, and milk plants. The colony is spread over 16 square kilometres (4,000 acres) and is located off the Western Express Highway. Among the attractions in it are Chhota Kashmir with a lake and a picnic spot. The colony has restaurants and gardens and an observation pavilion. It is also used for film shootings.   As we Cycle in an around we can spot buffaloes, hay stacks, calves and derelict homes. The lake is unmissable, and we see people sedately paddling in paddleboats around the lake. The uphill road is past the Aarey Police Chowk. When you get there you are met with a children's park and gardens that are at different levels. There is enough of greenery to wander around, and many places where you can spread a mat and roll out a picnic basket. The lanes inside the park are leafy and shady.   Go Green With MumbaiRangers Say no to Pollution Ride A Cycle Be Healthy.   Here we will see Aarey Colony But on Cycle this time. So come Be a part of it and Enjoy it to the fullest. Ride to the beautiful gardens, a nursery, lakes, an observation pavilion, picnic Spots, and milk plantsroute of Mumbai on cycle.   Some Information about the Cycle Ride   Category : Cycling Level : Easy Duration : Sunday early morning 6:30Am Total Ride of approximately 15 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: Oberoi Mall Goregaon East Sharp 06.30am Collect Cycles Start Riding towards Aarey colony Rest And Fun time near Lake If Time Permits Will do Boating In Lake Explore some places near By Ride Back to Oberoi Mall Handover the cyc... Read more

Dear Friends we invite you all for Midnight Cycle Ride from SouthMumbai to bandstand with MumbaiRangers on 11 june 2016 Saturday night 25 KMS   MumbaiRangers Have Own Brand New Cycles BTwin 12 Geared and 10 Non Geared Cycles both Are comfortable to Ride.   Route (Gateway-Marinedrive-Haji Ali-Worli Seaface siddhivinayak bandstand)   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 : 10:30pm to Sunday early morning 3:30Am. Total Ride of approximately 25 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 10.30 at night Collect Cycles Starting Point: Causeway Gateway of India Marine Drive Haji Ali Worli sea face siddhivinayak Bandstand Hill RD Handover the cycle and Ride Ends Tour Concludes with Happy Memories   Tour Cost : Rs 850/- per person One Has To Transfer full Amount In Advance for Booking Seat.   Inclusions:   1. Cycle Rental 2. Transfer of Cycles from Bandra to Regal 3. Refreshments on tour (Energy Bar) 4. First Aid 5. Expertise Charges 6. Mechanic Support   For Registration :   Email us : connect@mumbairangers.com OR Call/SMS/Whatsapp : Amit Bhadouria: 9819299164   Payment :   Click on the Link Given Below To Pay Online:   http://www.mumbairangers.com/online-payment/   website : www.mumbairangers.com   Things to carry: – Identity Proof (Mandatory) A Water Bottle (Mandatory) Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)   A backpack to put all these things Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. All participants are requested to wear comfortable cloth... Read more

  One Day Trek To Karnala Fort On 19th June 2016 By Keen Venturers Dear Venturers, Monsoon has arrived and as per our tradition at Keen Venturers lets start with something simple and fun. Keen Venturers and Trekkers invites you for one day trek to Karnala Fort on sunday Karnala fort (also called Funnel Hill) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary.The sanctuary is quite small with an area of 4.27 square kilometres. It is home to over 150 species of resident and 37 species of migratory birds who visit the sanctuary during winter. Two rare birds i.e. Ashy Minivet and Malabar Trogon have been sighted here. Karnala fort actually consists of two forts one at a higher level and other lower. At the centre of the higher level is a 125 feet high basalt pillar. It is also called Pandu's tower. This structure was used as watchtower when the fort was occupied. Meeting Point: Panvel station 7.15 am………. Trek fees: Rs 350/- Cost includes:• Entry fees, Travelling from Panvel to the base & back.• Evening Tea & snacks• Safety and other equipments required for the trek. Participants must carry:• 1 liter of water (atleast)• Packed Lunch• Sun cap• Extra pair of clothes (optional)• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes• Good trekking shoes• Haversack to put all your things, so that your hands are free (avoid sling bags)• Camera (Optional) • Medicines that you require usually. (optional)• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D Please note:• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.• Trek fees does not include extra charges incurred by the participants for extra food, drinks, transportation, lodging, etc. apart from provided by Keen Venturers & Trekkers.• Drinking and smoking is strictly Prohibited.• The above given schedule may vary slightly or completely according to the circumstances then.• Any kind of misbehavior with the organizers or participants will not be tolerated and such ... Read more