Introduction, Geography & History of Forts:
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Easy
Height : 4562 feet
Region: Nashik
Base Village : Patta Wadi
Mode of Transport : Private jeeps from Kasara
The range of Sahyadri ,starting from Igatpuri is also recognized as the range of Kalsubai. Towards the western side of this range we can find forts like Alang , Madan and the Kalsubai peak. Towards the eastern side of this range the forts like Aundh ,Bitangad , Aad and Patta are situated.
There are two different routes which can lead us to the fort. One route starts from Patta wadi, which is the base village of this fort. This route is very easy and we can reach to the top early, as Patta wadi is itself situated on the plateau.
The other route to this fort is from the Ninavi village.
The Maratha army, under the leadership of Moropant pingle had conquered this fort in the year 1671 from Moghuls.The top of this fort is actually a huge plateau. The forts like Alang , Madan , Kulang , Trimbak gad and Kalsubai peak are in the vicinity of Patta. From Patta fort one can keep watch on this complete region.Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has renamed this fort as Vishramgad.
In the year 1688 Matabarkhan had re conquered this fort.
Itenary of the trek is as follows:
Meeting Point & time
· 09.00 PM @ Kasara Railway Station.
· Catch 07.23 PM Down, Rajyarani Express at Thane station. Timings are as follows. Or directly meet by catching any local train.
Thane | 07.23 PM |
Kalyan | 07.43 PM |
Kasara | 08.48 PM |
Day -1 (Saturday)
· 09.00 PM Meet at Kasara Station
· Travel by private jeeps up to base village
· 11.00 PM At Base village
· Camp fire.... & retire for the day.
Day -2 (Sunday)
· 05.30 AM Wake up, Morning activities, T & snacks
· 07.00 AM Start ascending.
· 09.30 AM Reach atop
· 12.00 PM Start descending
· 02.00 PM Reach base Village, Lunch
· 05.00 PM Reach Kasara.
· 08.30 PM Reach Dadar (Time is subjective)
Ø Group Size: Max.15 Only.
Ø Contribution: Rs.500/-
Includes:
1. Transport from Kasara to Kasara by private jeeps.
2. 1 simple veg meals & Morning & Evening Tea breakfast.
Excludes:
1. Mumbai to Kasara Rail ticket.
2. Dinner of the Saturday, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.
3. Anything not mentioned herein.
Ø Things to carry:
1) Dinner of the Saturday
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle min.3 Ltrs
4) Return Rail ticket up to Kasara
5) Extra pair of cloths. Towel, sweater, etc.
6) Personal medical kit. (if reqd).
7) Plate, spoon, mug.
8) Bedding (Sleeping mat/bag), extra
9) Torch with spare set of batteries.
10) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Ø Special Notes:
1) Registration through phone calls only
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.
5) All the above things to carry items are compulsory and will be checked before commencement of the trek.
Contact:
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615
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