Climbing

VRangers Lingana Climbing, Rappelling - a dream of every trekker. Short Info: Height: - 3000 ft. Region: Raigad-Pune. Base Village: - Mohori. Difficulty: - Hard. Duration: - 2 N / 2 D. Participation Size: - 20 Rangers. About Fort: Fort was built by Shree Shivaji Maharaj in 1648 to secure central Konkan against the Sidis. This fort use as a penal settlement in which prisoners were confined in rock dungeons,one dungeon being able to hold fifty prisoners. Fort situated between Raigad & Torna a massive pinnacle it took name from its shape The fortified rock is about 2,969 feet high from ground level rock-cut steps have been completely destroyed, and the fort is almost inaccessible. Top is nearly 2500 sq. ft., there’s nothing remain except some ruins of a grain store and some cisterns. read more read less

This pinnacle is quite famous and frequently visited by climbers. The way to the left of the ridge takes to the cliff, here we can experience approx. 180 ft climb in 4 stages to reach top. Here First patch is easy to climb and second one is little a bit climb. from here we will traverse towards right side by a thrilling crux move and it gives real adventure while taking move. You will reach a ledge where you can stand and can see approx 1400 ft valley view and to reach last patch we need to climb another 30 ft approx. Short info: Grade: - Moderated District: - Raigad Base Village: - Jambhivali Age: - Above 15 (Please disclose medical or physical issue if any) Participate: - 15 Max. read more read less

The top of the fort is created by the geological structure known as a dyke and the final stage on the rock mass is very fascinating. Dykes in Sahyadri are probably representation of fracture into which ancient magma was injected. Non resistant rock got eroded away and the one which were more resistant have appeared as great walls. Short Info: Trek: Moroshi-Bhairavgad Height: 2835 ft. Region: Malshej. Grade: Medium (Trek experience required). Max. Rangers: 15 ppl. Bhairavgad happens to be only fort built on a dyke making it a must see wonder for trekkers. This fort must have been very important as it holds very strategic location looking on the ghat and paths to Mahali and junnar forts range. The exact origin of fort is not known but the style indicates that the fort dates back to Bhoj dynasty. Carved steps are the study point for this hill fort. Water tank at east side is also subject of study, how to preserve the water which is draining from the hill. read more read less

Irshalgad is situated in the Karjat Region. Other forts in this region include Prabalgad, Kalawantin and Malanggad. Actually Irshal is not a fort but it’s a pinnacle. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666.This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time. Short Info: Trek: Irshal Gad. Type: Hill Fort Height: 3700 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Region: Karjat Base Village: Irshalwadi. Irshal is the next-door neighbour to Prabalgad. As mentioned above, Irshal is a pinnacle. There is a water tank on the route from the Irshal plateau to the peak. From there, we reach the needle hole near the top through a simple rock-climbing route. Proceeding little ahead, we see a water tank to the left and a cave to the right. This water is suitable for drinking. The route, which climbs up from near the needle hole goes to the top of the pinnacle. To reach the top of the pinnacle, it is essential to have rock climbing equipment . From the top we can see the forts of Prabalgad, Matheran, Chanderi, Malanggad, Karnala and Manikgad. Irshalgad Top Climb Pictures: Irshal Climbing read more read less

The pair of wall like shape peaks are called Tail-Bail. These looks like natural walls. Its an adventurous spot for Rappelling and rock climbing. It’s a climber’s paradise.. Here you can feel the cool breeze from the gap of two hill walls, tremendous refreshing feeling! From Tail-Baila Summit forts can be seen like Sudhagad, Ghangad, Navra Navri pinnacles, Savashnicha Ghat, etc. Short info: Climbing: 1st wall of Tail-bail (which is above the Temple) Base Village: Bhamburde Region: Lonavala Fort Height: 3322 feet Grade: Moderated. Photos Of Tailbaila Click to see read more read less

Get ready Rangers for an adventures trek to Ghargad/Gadgada Sanghvi ...... Short Info: Type: Hill forts Fort Range: Nashik Grade: Hard (Climbing & Rappelling) Base Village: Sanghvi. Max Height: 3,010 feet. The steps to the fort has been blown off and hence to reach the top one has to tackle 2 patches from that one patch 10-15 feet rock patch and 20-25 ft crack rock patch. Approx 60-80 ft rappelling. There are about 6-7 water tanks on top out of which only 4 hold potable water. There are some remnants of structures on top and nothing else. read more read less

If you are newer to the sport or feel that you have trouble nailing down the basics of the sport, do consider joining us for our Basic Climbing Technique workshop! Join us for One Day Basic Rock Climb Workshop with VRangers Place: Mumbra Nursery Informative Points will be discussed while workshop  Equipment details Basic Knots Rock terminology Rock formation Tent pitching First aid basic Rappelling Rock climbing Base making Bag Packing Dos and don't do. read more read less