स्पंदनभ्रमंती :2 days jungle trek to Fort Vasota – Nageshwar on 26-27Jan 2013 (Starting on 25th night).
Dear all,
Glad to invite all to experience 2 days of this winter in evergreen dense forest of Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary.
Situated in the evergreen forest of Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary vasota offers the best experience of a Jungle trek. Route till the fort is all covered with huge trees. The canopy offers the best site for spotting various species of butterflies and birds.
The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Porcupines, Grey Junglefowls, Wild pig, Hanuman langur, Rhesus macaque and Flying Squirrel etc.
Details and information about trek is as follows:
Height : 4267 ft approx
Region : Koyna wildlife Santuary
Grade: Easy – Medium
Endurance - High
Base Village : Choravane
History
Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad) is located in Satara district. Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century & then incorporated in Swarajya by Shivaji Maharaj in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Shivaji Maharaj named the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense. After Shivaji Maharaj, the brave Maratha Bajirao Peshwa carried on the Swarajya mission of ousting the Mughal invaders from our country.
In 1818 however, British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery thereby destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) & looted property worth 5 lakhs. Today the fort stands in a dilapidated condition in a thick jungle with remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir, the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place), the fallen ramparts & spectacular view of Nageshwar peak & Shivsagar lake (Koyna backwaters).
Itenary
Date: 25th Jan.13
Meeting place & time : Parel ST depot @ 9 PM.
Meeting place & time : Parel ST depot @ 9 PM.
(Departure by Semi Luxury 2 x 2 ST bus up to base)
Date: 26th Jan.13
06:00 AM Reach Choravane, base village (Konkan side)
Freshen up, breakfast
07:30 AM Start trek
10:30 AM Nageshwar temple, cave, Rest & lunch
01:00 PM Move to Vasota
03:00 PM Vasota top, exploration
05:00 PM Move 2 Nageshwar
07:00 PM Settle at Nageshwar caves
09:00 PM Dinner & stay at caves
Camp fire & good night
Date: 27th Jan.13
07:00 AM Wake up
Finish up morning activities, T & snacks
08:00 AM Start descend via Choravane
10.30 AM Base village
Start returning Mumbai by Train / Bus
09:00 PM Reach Mumbai (tentatively)
Contribution:
Initial contribution for trek is Rs. 1000/-
Includes transport from Mumbai to Mumbai by ST bus / train, 4 refreshments, 2 meals, guide fees and any incidental expenses.
Things to carry:
Things to carry:
1) Lunch of the Saturday
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
4) Extra pair of cloths
5) Good quality shoes. (Chappals during rest time)
6) Torch with spare set of batteries
3) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
4) Extra pair of cloths
5) Good quality shoes. (Chappals during rest time)
6) Torch with spare set of batteries
7) Haversack to keep all the above material
8) Proper bedding (carry extra bed sheets as it will too cold in the night)
9) Plate, spoon, bowl, cup for lunch/dinner/snacks. (MUST)
10) Personal medicines if any.
11) Cap/hat, sunscreen lotions, etc.
Note:
Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.
For Registrations please contact.
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761
For Registrations please contact.
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761
Kavish Sukhthankar: 9820330615
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