Thursday 31 December, 2009

Bhudargad, Rangana Trek


YHAI Malad Unit
Rangana Trek Itinerary

Trek Location - Bhudargad, Rangana
Date – 23rd Jan to 25th Jan 2010
Fees – Rs. 1100/- approximate
Approach – Patgaon via Kolhapur, Gargoti and Descend at Narur, Kudal

Things to carry
1. Good sack to keep all your belongings
2. Wear full sleeves shirt and full length trousers to avoid sun burn and insect bytes
3. Additional pair of clothes
4. Woolen sweater, Monkey cap (night temperatures can be cold)
5. Sun Cap
6. Socks, Shoes (sports shoes or trekking shoes)
7. Pair of slippers / floaters (optional for campsite)
8. Water bottles (min 2 liters together)
9. Plate, spoon, small glass / mug
10. Carry mat and sleeping bag
11. Torch
12. Lunch for 23rd Jan 2010
13. Personal medicines
14. Gluncon-D / Tang, Amul Masti butter milk packets (protection against dehydration)
15. Chocolates / Paper mint

Rules and Regulations
1. This is an eco friendly trek. So do not litter waste anywhere
2. Wrappers of chocolates should not be thrown anywhere. Please carry it back to your home for disposal.
3. Consumption of liquor, cigarettes of any of the tobacco products is strictly not allowed.
4. Do not wear shorts, sleeveless clothes even at the campsite
5. Keep some space in the sack vacant to accommodate snacks or other stuff given by unit
6. Don’t carry any valuables with you
7. Please carry your valid YHAI membership card (for members only)
8. For non members please carry some other photo id
9. Non members will have to pay extra fees of 10%
10. Trek fees mentioned is approximate and may vary depending on actual expenditure
11. Organizers of the trek keep the right to modify or cancel the program in the best interest of the organization

Emergency & Trek Leaders Contact
Trek Leader – Madhukar Dhuri 9820320295
Trek Leader - P N Prabhu 9967570217
Emergency Contact – Vasant Ghadigaonar 9869205134, 9892115188, 02224165703

Transport Information
Journey starting point – Mumbai 22nd Jan 2010 0845 pm (Mumbai to Kolhapur shubham travels)
Journey ending point – Mumbai 26th Jan 2010 7 am (Kudal to Mumbai paulo travels)

Route Information
Starting Trailhead – Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple
Route Day 1 – Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple , Siddhagiri Museum, Bhudargad, Patgaon Bhatwadi
Camp Day 1 – Bhatwadi, Patgaon
Route Day 2 – Trek to Rangana
Camp Day 2 – Rangana
Route Day 3 – Descend at base village Narur and proceed to Kudal
Ending Trailhead – Narur, Tal Kudal, Dist Sindhudurg

Wednesday 30 December, 2009

rangana itinerary

hi,
if any of you have any suggestions on the rangana trek, please write to me at madhukar.dhuri@gmail.com

thanks
madhukar dhuri

Friday 18 December, 2009

New program circular

Dear Friends,

We are arranging some beautiful treks in this warm winter, so join us to take thrilling experience. The details of the programs for next quarter are as follows.

537 Drawing Competition Date - 10th Jan, 2010
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Venue - At 8 am. Veer Savarkar udyan, Borivali (West))
Participants - Max. 200.
Level: Easy
Program Leaders:
Mr. Ameya Raut - 9833234668
Mr. Aditya Devang - 9869853813
Fees : Free Entry
Topic of drawing will be declared at the venue. Participants would be provided with drawing paper only. All other material like pencils, rubber, colours should be carried by the participants themselves.

538 Rangana (Dist – Sindhudurg) Date - 23-25th Jan, 2010
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - 20 only.
Level Medium
Program Leaders:.
Mr. Madhukar Dhuri - 9820320295 madhukar.dhuri@gmail.com
Mr. P N Prabhu - 9967570217
Fees : Rs. 1100 /- (approximate)
One of strongest fort. Ancient Rangai Temple, Shivaji Darwaja and Yashwant Darwaja.

539 Koraigad-Ghangad Date- 30- 31 Jan, 2010.
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - 27
Level: Medium
Program Leaders:
Ms. Tejas Shinde - 9869215315
Mr. Uday kalshetty - 9820078349
Fee: Rs.550 /-(approximate)
Korigad : Beautiful fort giving panoramic view of Amby Valley
Ghangad : A small unknown fort, Ancient Garjai Temple.

540 Navegaon and Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuaries (Vidarbh)
Participants are requested to arrange their Railway Reservations as follows
11th Feb’10 – Kolkatta Mail (via Nagpur) /Vidarbh Express at 8.00 pm /7.00 pm from Dadar to Gondia
15th Feb’10 - Kolkatta Mail (via Nagpur) /Vidarbh Express at 12.00 pm/2.30 pm from Gondia to Dadar Date- 11th – 15th Feb,2010.

Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - Per batch 9 only (2 Batches).
Level: Medium
Program Leaders:
Mr. Girish Supekar - 9969045336
Mr. Ashish Nanabhai - 9224394437 Fee: Rs.1500 /-(approximate excluding Rail fare) (Rs.1000/- to be paid in advance)
Maharashtra’s two famous Wild life Sanctuaries. Not recommended for new trekkers.

541 Rasalgad – Mahipatgad - Sumargad Date – 27th – 1st Mar ,2010
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - 25 only
Level: Difficult
Program Leaders:
Mr. Manish Narkar - 9819177654
Mr. Ajit Wadekar – 9869378393
Fee: Rs.800 /-approximate)
(Rs.500 /- to be paid in advance)
A range of beautiful forts situated in Kokan area near Khed. Not recommended for new trekkers

542 Tandulwadi Date – 14th Mar,2010
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - 30 only.
Level: Medium
Program Leaders:
Mr. Tejas Roy - 9920078810
Mr. Vishwas Sawant - 9969478959
Fee:. Rs.100 /-.approximate)
A small fort in Palghar region

543 Nature Trail (National Park) Date – 28th Mar, 2010
Details Further details would be provided at the time of registration
Participants - 25 only.
Level: Easy
Program Leaders:
Mr. Ashok Chore - 9892295752
Mr. Ajinkya Sawant - 9699406154
Fee: Rs.50 /-approximate)
Experience a pleasure walk while wondering in Borivali National Park


NATIONAL TREKKING PROGRAMS
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Mr. Vasant Ghadigaonkar ( 9892115188 )
Maharashtra State Office ( 022-24183750 )

Rules & Regulations :
1.No Smoking and Drinking of Alcohol, if found the membership will be cancelled.
2.Unit is not responsible for whatsoever mishap during its Program at Unit level at well as its State and National level.
3.Bring your Y.H.A.I. Identity Card while attending any Program.
4.Extra 10% will be charged for a Non-Member of Y.H.A.I. up to minimum of Rs. 5/-
5.What you will bring for
One Day Trek : One time lunch, Breakfast, Water Bottle, Glass, Spoon, Torch, Hunter Shoes, Cap, Ruck Sack, personal medicine, etc.
Two Day Trek : One time lunch, Breakfast, Water Bottle, Glass, Spoon, Torch, Hunter Shoes, Cap, Ruck Sack Carry mat, Shawl, Extra pair of clothes, personal medicine, etc.
6.Unit has the authority to make any kind of changes in the Program without prior intimation.
7.10 to15 days advance booking for 2 day treks & 7 days adv. booking for 1 day treks is must.
8.Confirmation of names for participation is subject to payment of advance wherever stated.
* On cancellation of participation 7 days before the trek, 50% of the adv. will be forfeited
* On cancellation of participation 3 days before the trek, 75% of the adv. will be forfeited
9.YHAI Malad Unit Members will be given first preference for each programme (in the first week from date of registration of any programme) and second preference will be to YHAI Members of any other unit and non members will be considered thereafter.

From: Mr. Ravindra. P. Sawant
B-37, Shivkirti Co. Op. Hsg. Soc., Chincholi
Bunder Marg, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064

Email:yhai_malad@rediffmail.com

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