Dear Trekkers, nature lovers, photographer- Night Trek to Kothaligad
On demand from the trek lover’s especially in summer vacation a “Night Trek” to Kothaligad.
We निसर्गाच्या पाऊलखुणा.. Have organized a Trek to Kothaligad on 26th and 27th April 2014.
Little information about Kothaligad:-
Kothaligad is a small Fort (3100 ft) situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.
The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. It was recaptured by the British, on December 30, 1817, the very next month, under Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862 as an outpost for vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it.
The locals say that this is not actually a fort but a sort of lighthouse from where the directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy. in fact it can be called a watch tower to keep a vigil on the Mawal area in the greater province of the Marathas. It is absolutely breathtaking to climb and to have a feeling of the engineering marvel being crafted when there were no engineers like today or even no PWD departments as well. only the foresightedness of the Maratha warrior has been behind the development of the watch tower standing atop the small but sturdy hillock. the stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming.
This fort is surrounded with other forts like Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak, Sidhhagad and Prabalgad
What to see on Peth – Kothaligad …..
•Pinnacle of the Peth fort with internally carved stairs
•Bhairoba Mandir
•Bhairoba Cave. This cave is well-sculpted and accommodate 30 to 40 people
•Water cisterns
•Bastions of the fort well in condition
•From the Fort top we can have glimpse of Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak and Siddhagad
Duration: 1 Night-1Day
Difficulty Level : Easy
Event Schedule: Tentative Plan: - 26th and 27th April 2014
TRAIN FROM CST FAST
SLOW AFTER KALYAN
CST 9:20 PM
BYCULLA 9:27 PM
DADAR 9:34 PM
KURLA 9:43 PM
GHATKOPAR 9:47 PM
MULUND 9:57 PM
THANE 10:01 PM
DOMBIVALI 10:14 PM
KALYAN 10:22 PM
VITHALWADI 10:27 PM
ULHASNAGAR 10:30 PM
AMBERNATH 10:34 PM
BADALAPUR 10:42 PM
VANGANI 10:51 PM
SHELU 10:55 PM
NERAL 10:59 PM
BHIVPURI 11:06 PM
KARJAT 11:15 PM
Meeting point for Participant is Karjat Station at 11:30 pm on 26th April 2014
1. Start journey from Karjat Station after introduction round towards Ambivali village.
2. Reach Aambivali base village at 2 am and start ascend to Peth Gav. (No arrangements for Bathing - one has to take care of their own)
3. Reach Peth Gav at 4:30 am have rest for half an hour and breakfast.
4. Post breakfast at 5:45 climb atop to visit Pinnacle, caves, enjoy the scenic view from the top.
5. Descend towards Ambivali base village at 9 am.
6. Reach Ambivali village by 12:30 and have Lunch.
7. Post Lunch back to Karjat by local transport at 4:30 on 27th April. 2014
Cost:-700/-
Cost includes:-
Transport: - By local transport (Karjat to Karjat)
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch.
Guidance and Expertise
First Aid
One has to make a Transfer of 700 /- rupees only in the following bank account:-
Account Details:-
JAYDIP JAYANT JOSHI
BANK NAME: ICICI BANK
AC NO: 644101501080
IFS CODE: ICIC0006441
BRANCH: Chiplun.
Itinerary & Things to Carry :-
Torch With spare battery
A Water Bottle (~3 Litres) Mandatory,
Cap, Good trekking shoes, a pair of socks (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Please avoid gold, Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits Etc.
Carry atleast 2 Lemons, Glucon D, Odomos etc.
Personal basic medical kit ( carry your routine medicines if any to avoid complications).
.
A haversack to put all these things.
For Confirmations and Further Details please contact on the below given numbers...
Satish Shinde- 9594341051,
Jaydip Joshi – 8600380368,
Swapnil Korgaokar-9833322763.
Shweta Bhuvad – 9823071871.
Mittal Shirsat- 8806368009.
On demand from the trek lover’s especially in summer vacation a “Night Trek” to Kothaligad.
We निसर्गाच्या पाऊलखुणा.. Have organized a Trek to Kothaligad on 26th and 27th April 2014.
Little information about Kothaligad:-
Kothaligad is a small Fort (3100 ft) situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.
The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the generation after Bajirao. It was recaptured by the British, on December 30, 1817, the very next month, under Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862 as an outpost for vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it.
The locals say that this is not actually a fort but a sort of lighthouse from where the directions were given to know the advancements of the enemy. in fact it can be called a watch tower to keep a vigil on the Mawal area in the greater province of the Marathas. It is absolutely breathtaking to climb and to have a feeling of the engineering marvel being crafted when there were no engineers like today or even no PWD departments as well. only the foresightedness of the Maratha warrior has been behind the development of the watch tower standing atop the small but sturdy hillock. the stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming.
This fort is surrounded with other forts like Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak, Sidhhagad and Prabalgad
What to see on Peth – Kothaligad …..
•Pinnacle of the Peth fort with internally carved stairs
•Bhairoba Mandir
•Bhairoba Cave. This cave is well-sculpted and accommodate 30 to 40 people
•Water cisterns
•Bastions of the fort well in condition
•From the Fort top we can have glimpse of Bhimashankar, Rajmachi, Dhak and Siddhagad
Duration: 1 Night-1Day
Difficulty Level : Easy
Event Schedule: Tentative Plan: - 26th and 27th April 2014
TRAIN FROM CST FAST
SLOW AFTER KALYAN
CST 9:20 PM
BYCULLA 9:27 PM
DADAR 9:34 PM
KURLA 9:43 PM
GHATKOPAR 9:47 PM
MULUND 9:57 PM
THANE 10:01 PM
DOMBIVALI 10:14 PM
KALYAN 10:22 PM
VITHALWADI 10:27 PM
ULHASNAGAR 10:30 PM
AMBERNATH 10:34 PM
BADALAPUR 10:42 PM
VANGANI 10:51 PM
SHELU 10:55 PM
NERAL 10:59 PM
BHIVPURI 11:06 PM
KARJAT 11:15 PM
Meeting point for Participant is Karjat Station at 11:30 pm on 26th April 2014
1. Start journey from Karjat Station after introduction round towards Ambivali village.
2. Reach Aambivali base village at 2 am and start ascend to Peth Gav. (No arrangements for Bathing - one has to take care of their own)
3. Reach Peth Gav at 4:30 am have rest for half an hour and breakfast.
4. Post breakfast at 5:45 climb atop to visit Pinnacle, caves, enjoy the scenic view from the top.
5. Descend towards Ambivali base village at 9 am.
6. Reach Ambivali village by 12:30 and have Lunch.
7. Post Lunch back to Karjat by local transport at 4:30 on 27th April. 2014
Cost:-700/-
Cost includes:-
Transport: - By local transport (Karjat to Karjat)
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch.
Guidance and Expertise
First Aid
One has to make a Transfer of 700 /- rupees only in the following bank account:-
Account Details:-
JAYDIP JAYANT JOSHI
BANK NAME: ICICI BANK
AC NO: 644101501080
IFS CODE: ICIC0006441
BRANCH: Chiplun.
Itinerary & Things to Carry :-
Torch With spare battery
A Water Bottle (~3 Litres) Mandatory,
Cap, Good trekking shoes, a pair of socks (a must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Please avoid gold, Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits Etc.
Carry atleast 2 Lemons, Glucon D, Odomos etc.
Personal basic medical kit ( carry your routine medicines if any to avoid complications).
.
A haversack to put all these things.
For Confirmations and Further Details please contact on the below given numbers...
Satish Shinde- 9594341051,
Jaydip Joshi – 8600380368,
Swapnil Korgaokar-9833322763.
Shweta Bhuvad – 9823071871.
Mittal Shirsat- 8806368009.