Showing posts with label Trekking club around Pune. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trekking club around Pune. Show all posts

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Kohoj

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Journey is always half the adventure. Destination is the epicenter but not a destiny of an Exploring Mysterious Kohoj Fort from a new route; This lesser known mysterious fort stands on the beautiful hill on the road from Manor to Wada.

Kohoj is a moderately difficult hike to the top in monsoon is a fresh experience. The treks takes around 3 hours to climb uphill and slightly less than than while climbing down. The hike to Kohoj fort has all ingredients for a pleasant small eco-adventure landscapes reflecting in small lakes, hills, plateaus, misty atmosphere, flora and fauna (wild and domestic), remote hamlets, the two very peculiarly human like shaped pinnacles are the guiding lighthouse to this. This mysterious fort plays hide and seek in the monsoon clouds.

The view from the top is mind blowing. You will also find water tanks on the top. Dheraj River, the vaitharna river, Bandre dam and Tak-Mak.



Altitude - 3200 feet above mean sea level.

Category – Moderately tough 3 hours climb; 2 hour descend
                                                                                                                              
Location – Manor Region.

Fixed Schedule Trek Date: July 27, 2014 (Sunday)

Trek Fee: Rs.1250/- per head. (Trek is on July 27)
20% Discount for Students below 18 years old.
(For students kindly carry your photo id with age proof).
Minimum age: 10 Years Old.

Terms of trek and cancellation policy

Planned Schedule:

6:00 am Andheri West, Merwans Bakery (S. V. Road)
6:15 am Andheri East, (near exit of Metro Station on Western Express Highway)
6:30 am Goregaon East, (Western Express Highway)
6:40 am Madal East and Kandivali East (Western Express Highway)
6:50 am Borivali East, Western Express Highway (near Luxury bus boarding point opposite to National Park Main Gate)
7:00 am After Dahisar Toll Naka
7:30 am Vasai / Virar on Western Express Highway (Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway)
Breakfast on the way
9:00 am Start of the trek
12:30 pm arrive at the summit
explore the fort
02:00 pm Start return trek
05:00 pm start return journey
09:00 pm expected time to be back on Andheri subject to traffic conditions.

Kohoj is located about 104 km from Mumbai off the Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway. Upon reaching Manor you have to take a right turn under a newly built flyover and take the Manor - Wada road. It is approximately around 10 km from the right turn. A few minutes drive on this road and one can see the Kohoj fort on your right. At the bottom of the fort is a lake known as 'Pazhar'.



History

Very few of the historical evidences are coherent to this fort. Looking at its well-dug cisterns, the fort can be said to be belonging to Bhoj-period. But no such evidences are available.

The fort is said to be about 800 years old and finds a mention in the Purandar treaty along with 22 other forts which were surrendered by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the Mughals on 11 June 1665.

In 16th century, Portuguese captured this fort from the King of Gujarat. They constructed fortifications and bastions on this fort. Later, in 18th century, Peshwas conquered this fort in their campaign of 1737. Afterwards the fort remained under the British rule.



More information about  the fort.

Kohoj has a moderately difficult gradient, the final destination of this trek is a main plateau about 3 hours hike from Vaghote village which is situated a the base of the fort. To reach the highest point it takes another 10–15 minutes. The height of the fort is about 3200 feet.

Upon reaching the main plateau one can find a small temple of God Shankar. A little towards the right are two small water cisterns. These cisterns have potable water. A few minutes walk towards the opposite side reveal several water cisterns.

At the edge of the main plateau there are many small water streams flowing downwards. But the winds up on this plateau are very heavy. With the already heavy winds blowing against the streams, the water from the streams rise back up and you end up having an experience of a lifetime.



On the path leading to the top of the fort there are three more cisterns and a stone idol of Lord Hanuman can be seen. Some evidence of fortification can be sighted as well.


Atop the fort is a stone structure which resembles a human figure. This human like figure can be seen from the main plateau as well as from the base of the fort. Towards the right of the human structure is a small temple of Lord Krishna. It also has an old mutilated stone deity which could not be identified.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Korigad trek

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Koraigad (also called Korigad, Koarigad or Kumwarigad) 

Trek can be covered during daytime, evening or as a Night Trek, Easy trek that takes you at a vantage point from one gets a Bird's Eye View of Ambi Valley (Model Hill Station Township), Ancient fort exploration, Few old temple complexes, during monsoon and early winter the fort also has couple of small ponds, Exploring Rural countryside near Koraigad, On the way back we will also stop at Tiger Hill.


Altitude: 3000 Feet above mean sea level

 Trek Grade: Easy (Suitable for beginners and children too).
Experience Category: Trek easy grade climbing a hill fort (around one hour to one and half hour climb; less than one hour to descend; plus time spend exploring the fort).
Location: 20 KM from Lonavala along Ambi Valley Route (Base village - Peth Shahpur village)

Best Season: the Best season is Monsoon and Winter, but is good round the year.
In Summers a Good Trek for Mornings and Evening...

Duration: One Day trip from Pune / Mumbai.

Who is for? Families with kids / Individuals interested in getting first time introduced to trekking with an easy grade. 






Recomended Schedule:

6:00 am Start from Mumbai / Pune
8:30 am  – Meet at Lonavala
Drive from Lonavala to Base Village (45 minutes)
9:45 am / 9:00 am Arrival at base village
Tapri Chai / Biscuit / Snack at Base village
10:30 am Start of trek
60 to 90 minutes easy trek to the summit from base village
Explore the fort
01:00 pm Return Trek from summit to base village
02:30 On the way back recommended stop at Lion Head point.
Back in Lonavala between 04:00 pm


Trek Fee –
Ex. Lonavala
Ex. Mumbai / Pune
Minimum Group Size
650
825
40
770
850
25
950
1450
10
1150
2350
5

Trek fee includes:
Trek Management; Trek Lead; Safety Equipment and First Aid
Transport to base village and back
Breakfast and Evening Tea/Snack (Rural tea/Snacks/Breakfast).

If you want only experienced trek guide call.

 There are plenty of options to reach Lonavala from Mumbai / Pune: Train, Luxury Bus, Share Cabs, Private Cabs, ST etc.

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Experiences:

Easy Trek, Ancient Fort Exploration and Exploring Rural Countryside.

Scroll down to know more about  places around Lonavala.. also if you would like to plan a custom trek for a group.


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Exclusions:
Food is not included, Bottled Water or other beverages other than mentioned above not included, Tips not include.
Anything that is not included is excluded.

To design Custom trips for large group of over 20 persons or more kindly get in touch with Asif (whatsapp / sms : +91-9619182010 / asif@natureknights.net )






Night Trek


More about Korigad Fort

Korigad (Koraigad, Koarigad / Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km South of Lonavala in the Maval region is the Koraigad fort which offers a panoramic view of the Deccan Plateau as well as the Konkan region. To get here you have to take the INS Shivaji road from Lonavala to Ghusalkhamb, Peth-Shahpur and Ambawawne, the village at the foothill. From here is a slightly arduous path through moderately thick forest leads to a flight of steps take you to the main entrance of fort. From the village of Peth-Shahpur you can see Koraigad hill rising like a steep wall. Its height is 3000 feet from mean sea level, but the height from peth-shahpur to the top is about 800-1000 feet. The path to the forest goes along a flat plain for quite a while before entering the forest just below the fort. From here to the main doorway is a steep climb, through dense vegetation. Among the various trees which can be found here are fig, mango, bamboo, hirda, kokum, nirgudi, karti, raanwangi, ghasodi. Occasional rare spotting of barking deer, boars, peacocks, doves are among the animals and birds found here. Half-way along the path to the left, you can see a carved Ganpati idol in a rock. Further ahead, just short of the main doorway, is a water tank, containing cool and fresh water. On entering the main door, you find a cannon lying to one side. To the left is the main gateway, the Ganesh Gate. From here far to the left, you can see the Duke’s Nose and the INS Shivaji area, while straight ahead is the Jambhuli mountain range beyond which is Tungi hill. The southern side of the fort has a temple dedicated to Koraidevi. The roof of this temple had been blown away some time ago, but now some enthusiasts have got together and had a new roof fixed. Outside the temple are two stone lamps. Inside is a four feet tall idol of the goddess. Behind the temple, adjacent to the ramparts of the fort, this is by far the largest. To the south is the well-fortified Ambavane gateway. There are two lakes on the hill where often groups of vultures hover. Visible from here are the Mulshi lake, the Bhamburda mountain and the Durga hill. The western part of the fort contains some caves and an idol of Vishnu. From the northern bastion of the fort, there is a panoramic view of the Konkan area.

Things to explore on the fort, there are few temples on the fort to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples to dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. The former has been recently renovated and has a 3 foot high Deepmala(tower of lamps). The interesting part of the fort is that its wall is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter(about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. It has six cannons - the largest of which called the Laxmi Toph is located near the Korai devi temple.
This fort was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Colonel Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball he succeeded and this fort went to the British

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Rajmachi Day Trek

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Experiences 


Trek, Off-Road Ride, Time enough to explore one of the two Rajmachi ancient fortress, Nature Trail, Dip in Pond (if time permits), and rural village food




Location: Lonavala Region

Duration: 1 Day

Stay: Not Applicable

Trek Category Moderate




Camp Fee: 

Camp Fee: 

Minimum 5 to 8 persons @1750/- per head + 1 Vehicle + 1 Guide.

Minimum 9 to 14 persons @1600/- per head. + 2 Vehicle + 1 Guide

Minimum 15 persons to 21 persons @1450/- per head. +  3 Off-road Vehicles + 2 Guides


Note: During monsoon Jeep can only travel half way till few km beyond fanasgaon (approximately half way till Rajmachi) - For monsoon Rajmachi Trek click here


Camp Fee Includes

Transport (Off Road Ride in our transport Lonavala to Campsite or nearest base village and Back)
1 packed Breakfast, 1 Village Lunch and Evening Tea).

Note: Non-Veg food can be organised at nominal extra cost if informed in advance.




Proposed Plan

Day 1
Reporting time 08:00 hrs at Lonavala

08:30 hrs to 09:30 hrs - Off Road ride Lonavala to Fanasgaon ; Packed breakfast.
09:30 hrs - Trek from Fanasgaon to Shrivardhan Fort to Rajmachi Village
Swim in Lake
Rest at village home and lunch
16:00 hrs - Start back for Lonavala in jeep.
17:30 hrs - Reach back at Lonavala
End of tour



What to Carry? 
Water Bottles for Trek
Munching Snack and Fruits/Dry Fruits
Flash Lights for emergency
1 Set of Change Clothes and 1 Extra T-Shirt (Full Sleeves)
Shorts/Swimming Trunks for Swim and towel
Personal Medical Kit and toiletries 
Own Waste Paper Bag
All items properly packed in Backpack

More about Rajmachi

Best Seasons for camping: November to March
Trekking season round the year.

Place to Start Trek: Lonavala (from Tungarli Lake) or Kondivita Village (Near Karjat) or Fanasgaon if your have Jeep with you.

Things to do: Trek, Fort to be explored, Camping, Pond for a swim, Good place for Bird watching and Butterflies during winter.

Rajmachi is the name given to the twin hill forts located around 18 kilometers from Lonavala, the twin forts are called 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manaranjan'.

Rajmachi can be accessed either from Lonavala or Karjat (Base Village Kondivita). The approach from Lonavala is longer but easier; from Karjat side it a little steep. Best way to do a Rajmachi trek is start from Lonavala (Near Tungarli Dam) very early in the morning. An easy trek would take you till base village around Lunch time, stay over at the base village near the twin peaks 'Shrivardhan' and 'Manranjan', few simple village dormatory/ lodges available for stay would be happy to provide you with simple village food for a fee.

Evening take a Dip in a Pond located at walkable distance from Village, the trail to pond leads to a cool patch of greenery.

You can cover to twin forts near base village next day early morning. After early Lunch you can start your trek towards Karjat. You can get Rickshaws/ ST Bus from some distance at Kondivita Village.

More about Rajmachi

Shrivardhan and Manaranjan can also be considered as two separate forts. There is one small platue in between them. A temple of 'Bhairoba' is very beautiful. Shrivardhan is 'Bale killa' of Rajmachi. It is almost 3000 feet high. But it was mainly built to keep watch on Konkan area. The other - Manaranjan is 2700 feet high. Manaranjan consists of strong walls, 3 doors and many water tanks. One can see Ulhas river, Dukes Nose (Nagphani), Karnala ,Matheran, Mahuli and Bhimashankar etc. The old caves of 'Kondhavi' on Rajmachi fort are worth to see. The way to fort is long but truly with a good view. One can enjoy a nice forest, Tungarli lake and many waterfalls as well.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Treks Maharashra

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Plan your own treks, listed are few trek popular as Monsoon Special Treks and also for other seasons..  these destinations in Maharashtra includes Hills, Forts, Valleys, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Coastal Cliffs, and more.





Trekking is a leisure sport, a hobby that soon gaining popularity with tourist across over the globe.  Its economical, can be planned for over a weekend from 1 to 3 days or medium to big treks from 4 to 15 days in Western Ghats or the Mighty Himalayas.

One can add camping, mountaineering, kayaking, white water rafting, snorkeling, caving, exploring forts, team building, fun games,  etc to make it more interesting.

Its fun to chalk out your own plan and go our exploring on adventure holidays. We are here to help if you need our assistance. We organize treks for Corporate or Small Groups.

Also read more information on checklist for Camping and Treks refer to the hyper link at the bottom of this page.

Kindly also note that a custom trekking holiday will be slightly more expensive than a fixed schedule trip as this event will be only be hosted exclusively for your group; the the costing may actually vary depending on number of persons in your group.  With obvious better economics working towards higher number of person. Also trek are more enjoyable with a smaller group.

So help yourself in exploring the locations given below; we will keep adding more location and at the same time also keep adding more useful information on each of the locations.

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Easy Grade

Moderate



Note: All custom trek bookings to be done minimum 5 days in advance with 100% advance. Due to our limitation in bandwidth we will reserve bookings of customers on first-cum-first basis.


Moderate to Difficult


Difficult to Tough (2 Days)
Explorer Treks (Trekking in less explored territory) 
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Also check the following links:

Few camping options in Maharashtra Click here

Custom Treks in Maharashtra Click here
Our Corporate Services - Click here​


Team Building Program - Click here


​Some of our credentials - click here

Adventure Hobbies - Know more click here

Join our Adventure Club Family and Trips - Click here


​Why us - Click here​

Cancellation Policy 


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