Trek: Korlie Fort.
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Fort Height: 271 ft.
Type: Sea Fort
Fort Range: Alibaug
Grade: Simple
Cost: - Rs 400/- (Cost includes breakfast, tea, traveling from Gateway of India to Korlai and back to Gateway.)
History:-
An account of significant event contributes to the great history of the fort. In 1521, Portuguese had established a strong control over the coast, and took permission from the first Burhan Nizam. They erected a port over here, and built a machi here. Korlai was initially known as the "Rock of Chaul". In 1594, there was a chaotic situation after Burhan Nizam died.
The Portuguese tried to take advantage of this by building fortification here. But Hussein Nizam perceived the danger and decided to fortify this mountain himself. The Portuguese opposed this and they signed a treaty. It was decided that inseam
would not build a fort and the Portuguese would not pose him any threat on the seas. However second Burhan Nizam succeeded in building a fort here.
Trek Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/majorananda/KorlaiTrek# .
Fort Height: 271 ft.Type: Sea Fort
Fort Range: Alibaug
Grade: Simple
Cost: - Rs 400/- (Cost includes breakfast, tea, traveling from Gateway of India to Korlai and back to Gateway.)
History:-
An account of significant event contributes to the great history of the fort. In 1521, Portuguese had established a strong control over the coast, and took permission from the first Burhan Nizam. They erected a port over here, and built a machi here. Korlai was initially known as the "Rock of Chaul". In 1594, there was a chaotic situation after Burhan Nizam died.
The Portuguese tried to take advantage of this by building fortification here. But Hussein Nizam perceived the danger and decided to fortify this mountain himself. The Portuguese opposed this and they signed a treaty. It was decided that inseam
would not build a fort and the Portuguese would not pose him any threat on the seas. However second Burhan Nizam succeeded in building a fort here.
Trek Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/majorananda/KorlaiTrek# .
Trek Schedule:
Will have to reach CST by 5.30 am and Meeting point will be Gateway of India at 5.45 am .
Will have to reach CST by 5.30 am and Meeting point will be Gateway of India at 5.45 am .
Tentative Schedule:
06.10 am: Start journey to mandwa and will have breakfast.
07.35 am: At mandwa & get into bus to reach Alibaug will take 40 min apx.
08.30 am: By local vehicle will reach to korlie Village.
09.30 am: with intro will start for the trek.
10.15 am: will reach on first door & exploration.
12.30 pm: will have Lunch together.
2.25 pm: start returning to korlie village.
5.00 pm: reach to alibaug.
6.00pm: will catch jetty to reach gateway.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items:
Compulsory items:
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Lunch for Sunday, approx 4 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.
Noncompulsory items:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.
(It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)
For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers" ,
Sandip 93202 57051.
For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers" ,
Sandip 93202 57051.
Mayur 90296 09691