VRangers Ratan Gad Trek on 6th Nov 2011

 

Trek: Ratan Gad (Starting On 5^th Ngt 2011)

Fort Type: Hill

Maximum Height: 4255 ft.

Region: Igatpuri.

Difficulty: Medium

Cost: 550/- Rs.

Last Date for Registration: 3rd Nov 11 till 4 PM.

Max Participation Size: 30 ppl.

Histroy :

The fort is origin for the river Pravara / Amrutvahini . The Bhandardara dam is built on this river. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or  'Eye of the Needle'; formed by natural erosion, it is big enough to accommodate a group  Of ten people and the view of the entire region from here is absolutely amazing. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. The base village Ratanwadi has a beautiful Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. 

Ratan Gad                  Amruteshwar temple                   Nedhe        

The entry to the fort is through two ladders. The ladders are in poor shape. One of them has the railing of a complete side hanging, while the other has no railings for the last 5 rungs. Besides they are supported by apparently flimsy supports. And another entrance of the fort is called Tryambak darwaza, this is Main Entrance. The steep way down from the Tryambak darwaza are little risky. A chor darwaza ("Secret entrance") the fort lies below the walls. Ratangad had one of the largest rain water catchment areas.

Trek Schedule:

We will reach kasara by train (Train Time given below).

From here we will have private vehicle from Kasara to Kasara . By 5.00 am will reach Ratanwadi - Base village. Will start the trek by 7.30 am after breakfast and will reach at the top by 11 am followed by a break and lunch. Will start descending by 1.00 and will be back by 3.30 pm to base village Ratanwadi. By 10 pm we will be at thane.

Cost includes traveling from Kasara to Kasara by private vehicle, Morning Breakfast and expertise charges.

Payment Details:

For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 350/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Train Time Table:- 

Kasara Slow local (N):
CST: 11.15 pm         

Bycalla: 11.25 pm
Dadar: 11.35            

Kurla: 11.45
Ghatkopar: 11.50   

Bhandup: 12.01 am
Thane: 12.12 am     

Dombivali: 12.33 am
Kalyan: 12.40          

Titwala: 01.01 am
Asangaon: 1.23 am

Kasara: 02.01 am

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Sunday.

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, wind cheater, Cap.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Ananda 98922 19155.

Sarita 98928 57368.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers Trek to Rajgad on 22nd -23rd Oct 2011

Trek to Rajgad on 22nd -23rd Oct ‘11 (Starting on 21st night).

Region: Pune .

Height: 4620 ft. appx.

Grade: Medium

Cost: Rs. 750/-

Max. Participation: 20 ppl.

Rajgad , literally meaning King of forts, Situated in the Pune district. Rajgad fort is 42 km to the south west of Pune city. Formerly known as Murumdev, it was capital of the Maratha Kingdom (Hindavi Swarajya) ruled by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which he moved to Raigad fort and made that his capital.

The fort can be divided into four different parts based on geographical terrain and fortification. These are the three sub-plateaux (Machee) namely Padmavati Machee, Suvela Machee and Sanjeevani Machee, and the central volcanic plug called Balekilla (meaning "small fort" or "citadel").

Padmavati Machee (north end)

This machee is the site of Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, Chor Darwaja, Pali Darwaja, Gunjavane Darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition), Diwankhana, Rajwada (ruins), Ghod Tale (Horse Lake), Sadar (office) and Dhalkathi (flag hoisting place)..It is also a site of Samadhi (Tomb) of King Shivaji's first wife, Saibai.

 Sanjeevani Machee (southwest/west end)

The machee faces west and has a three-stepped (layered) fortified structure. Each of the lower levels is separated from the higher one by a fortified bastion with a gate that could be defended independently. The lowest level is fortified by double curtain walls (chilkhathi) separated by a deep trench, on average 12 feet across. One can walk between these walls. The outer wall has openings to let soldiers out for sudden attack.

Suvela Machee (south east)

This is another machee facing east with lots of secret routes and doorways. This one is a double-stepped fortified machee with the steps separated by a bastioned doorway. At the end of first step a hole cuts across the rock; one can sit on this hole (nedhe).

The final (lowest) step like Sanjeevani Machee is has a double curtain wall.

To the south side of this machee there is a triangular bastion called Kaleswari buruz having an escape door near it. The home of the renowned military leader Tanaji Malusare was in this machee.

Bale Killa (centre)

This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water cisterns and caves. It has an entrance door called Mahadarwaja. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse.

Trek Schedule:

The journey starts with the Mumbai Chennai Mail. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till pune & meet at pune station ticket counter. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).

The charges for this trek is Rs 750/- each, Which includes travelling from pune station to pune station via private Vehicle, Breakfast,  Saturday’s dinner and Sunday’s lunch & expertise charges.

Will Be Back on Sunday by 7 pm to Thane.

Train Timings:

Mumbai –Chennai Mail (1027)

CST 23.45

Dadar 23.55

Kalyan .40

Karjat 1.25

Lonavla 2.15

Pune 3.25 am

Payment Details:-

For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 350/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.

Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE

BANK: ICICI Bank

AC/NO.: 002001558334.

BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.

MICR Code - 400229004

IFSC Code: ICIC0000020

After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368. 

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Saturday (compulsory).

4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks. (Optional)

5. Torch with extra batteries, Dish/Plate, Glass/Tea cup, Bowl, and Spoon, bedding, while crossing Kitos / Comfortable Slippers / extra Sandals (Compulsory).

6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellant

7. a good Trekking shoe, Cap, Wind cheater, a Sweater, Jacket (as per comfort).

8. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellry. (at own risk)

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our “Rangers”

Shekhar: 98192 43836.

Ananda: 98922 19155.

Sarita: 98928 57368.

plz do sms if call not received.

Note:- If we cross more than 20 Rangers participation then we will do private vehicle with increase in cost.

Hi Rangers,

Team VRangers Invites you all for Dasra Pooja on 6th Oct 2011.

As most of you know we always have get together on this occasion, so even this year we will meet and do pooja of equipments which we used for trekking /Adventure Activity.

Meeting Point: - Nahur
Time: - 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

Regards,
VRangers Trekking & Adventure Club.

Contacts:

Ananda 98922 19155.

Nilesh 9819775119.

VRangers Dukes Nose Trek on 8th ngt & 9 Oct 2011.

The Dukes Nose is popular as Nagphani. Duke's Nose is also a perfect spot for those who want explorations and are adventurous. The Mahadevi Shrine can be found here. There is also a rock diffused into the hill.

Date: 8^th Ngt +9 Oct 2011.

Trek: Dukes Nose.

Region: Lonavla.

Grade: Easy.

Type: Hill Fort.

Base Village: Kurwande

Cost: Rs. 150/-

Trek Schedule :-

For Mumbai Participants:

The journey starts on 8^th ngt with the Siddheshwar Express. People interested should catch this  train from respective stations with ticket till lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets and ask for Siddheshwar express ticket till lonavla).
The charges for this trek is Rs 150/- , Which includes Breakfast, , transportation from Kurvande to Lonavla by Jeep/Auto & expertise charges.

Train Timings :- Siddheshwar Express

CST   - 22.20
Dadar – 22.40
Thane – 23.07
Kalyan – 23.23
Lonavla – 1.03

For pune participants:

Catch the Pune Lonavala Local Scheduled at .15 from Pune station.

Train Timings :-Pune-Lonavala Local
Pune : 00.15
Shivaji Nagar: 0.21
Khadki: 00.26
Dapodi: 00.31
Kasarwadi: 00.35
Pimpri:00 .38
Chinchwad:00 .42
Talegaon: 1.04
Malavali: 1.20
Lonavala : 01.30

We will wait for other rangers to arrive and then start the trek.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has

hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for the Day.

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (compulsory).

6. Torch with extra batteries, Old Newspapers(compulsory).

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, Mosquito’s cream.

8. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

Pics of Dukes Nose trek:

https://picasaweb.google.com/Ashok.Trekking/Dukes?authkey=Gv1sRgCKysqujJsrPU8QE

For Reg. & more details, contact Our Rangers

Ananda 98922 19155.

Sarita 98928 57368.
Shekhar 98192 43836.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss…!!!

Blood Donation Camp on 2nd Oct 2011

VRangers inviting you all to take part in blood donation camp,Which is organised by Alpine Adventure, 6 MAH. BN. NCC NO.1 COY.(K.J. SOMAIYA COLLEGE) & Lions Club Of Ghatkopar.

The Program Details are as follows:

Date :- 2nd Oct 2011.

Time :- 9.30 am onwards.

Venue:- Lions Club Community Hall,
Near Garodiya School,
Garodiya Nagar,
Ghatkopar (East),
Mumbai-77.

Contact:-
Dipendra 99674 35673
Sarita 98928 57368