स्पंदनभ्रमंती: 2 days Trek to Rohida - Raireshwar – Kenjalgad Range Trek in Bhor (Pune) Region on 8-9 December 2012, Leaving on 7 Dec. Friday Night.
Introduction, Geography & History of Forts:
Introduction, Geography & History of Forts:
Rohida:
Height : Approx 3650 ft
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Bajarwadi (Nr. Bhor)
Rohida fort is also known as Vichitragad or Binicha Killa. It is a fort situated about 15 Km from Bhor village a historical “Sansthan”. It is one of the south most forts in Pune district. This fort was built during the reign of Yadavas. It becames the part of the Swarajya in the year 1656. In 1666 Moghuls conquered the fort but on 24 June 1670 Shivaji Maharaj recaptured the fort.
Points of attraction are Rohideshwar temple, few big water tanks, Chor darvaja, Buruj (bastion), Chuna grinding wheel, etc.
Raireshwar:
Height: Approx 4589 ft
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle
The Raireshwar platue is famous historical place situated 8 km away from Bhor. This platue looks beautiful in monsoon. It has a famous Raireshwar temple. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & his selected teenaged friends took the oath of “Swarajya” in the year 1645 in this temple at the age of 16. This event created history that all we know. Thus, Raireshwar can be considered as an important place in the history of Marathas.
The temple is very old and of stone structure. But it was later re-constructed in 18thcentury. It is situated in between various hills and forts viz. Kenjalgad or Mohangad, Kamalgad. It really looks beautiful. “The hilly region and numerous other flowers on the platue add spice to the beauty.”
Kenjal Gad:
Height: Approx 4273 ft
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle
Kenjalgad or Ghera Khelanja Fort, is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. The only entrance is on the north side up a set of a hundred steps running parallel to the line of the scarp till within four or seven feet of the top, when they turn at right angles to it and cut straight into a passage leading on to the top.
There are remains of six large and three small buildings, all modern.viz. The head-quarters or kacheri. The fort has three large water tanks and six small ones for storage of water and grain. There is a narrow promenade on the ridge at the foot of the scarp and on the north side is a large cave with excellent water and partly used for storage purposes. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.
The itinerary for the Trek is as follows:
The itinerary for the Trek is as follows:
Meeting point & time: Saturday 8 Dec.12 @ 04.15 AM at Pune Station.
(It is suggested to catch 51033 Shirdi Fast Passenger at the convenient station or any other train reaching by our meeting time)
Timings are as follows
MUMBAI CST | 22:55 PM |
DADAR | 23:08 PM |
THANE | 23:33 PM |
KALYAN | 23:50 PM |
KARJAT | 00:53 AM |
PUNE | 04:10 AM |
Day 1 Saturday, 8th December 2012.
04.15 AM Meet at Pune Station
04.30 AM Swarget
Start towards Bhor (Bajarwadi)
06.30 AM Bajarwadi (Base for Rohida)
Refresh & Breakfast
07.30 AM Start Ascending Rohida
09.30 AM Summit, Exploration
11.00 AM Start descending
12.30 PM Base village
Start towards Raireshwar
Enroute visit 2 Nageshwar temple @ Ambavade & Pant Sachiv of Bhor Shankaraji Narayan Samadhi & Suspension bridge built in 1935.
02.00 PM Lunch @ Korle Village (Base of Raireshwar)
03.00 PM Ascend 2 Raireshwar
05.30 PM Raireshwar
T-Break
08.30 PM Dinner & stay @ Raireshwar Village
Camp fire if interested
Day 2 Sunday, 9thDecember 2012
07.00 AM Wake up, Breakfast & Tea
Explore Raireshwar Platue
09.00 AM Move 2 Kenjalgad
10.30 AM Kenjalgad
Exploration for 2 hours
12.30 PM Descend 2 Korle
02.30 PM Lunch @ Korle
Explore Raireshwar Platue
09.00 AM Move 2 Kenjalgad
10.30 AM Kenjalgad
Exploration for 2 hours
12.30 PM Descend 2 Korle
02.30 PM Lunch @ Korle
Depart to Mumbai
05.30 PM Swarget
06.00 PM Pune Railway Station
06.35 PM Catch Pune Mumbai 22106 Indrayani Exp.
09.33 PM Dadar
Contribution: Initial contribution will be Rs. 800/-
Includes:
- Transport from Pune to Pune by private jeeps / public transport,
- 4 Breakfast
- 3 Simple Maharashtrian meal.
Excludes
1. Rail fare from Mumbai to Mumbai.
1. Rail fare from Mumbai to Mumbai.
2. Coldrinks, mineral water
3. Anything not mentioned herein
Things to carry:
1) Identity proof.
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
4) Extra pair of cloths, towels, windcheater / jacket.
3) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
4) Extra pair of cloths, towels, windcheater / jacket.
5) Plate, spoon, mug (for T) Must
6) Good quality shoes / chappals during rest time.
7) Torch with spare set of batteries.
6) Good quality shoes / chappals during rest time.
7) Torch with spare set of batteries.
8) Sleeping bag / mat (carry extra chaddars as it will be too cold in the night).
9) Personal medicines.
10) Haversack to keep all the above material
Note:
1) Do keep some spare space for carrying extra luggage.
2) Registration through phone calls.
3) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.
For confirmation please contact.
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761
Kavish Sukhthankar: 9820330615
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