Sussat...Lohagad & Visapur Trek
It is situated 52km from Pune in western India. Lohagad is at an elevation of 3,450 feet (1,052 m). It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the Sahyadris. The Visapur fort is located on its eastern side. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Historical records show that in the later Peshwa period, Nana Phadnavis (1742-1800 AD) built several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well (bawali).
On the west side, there is a long and narrow wall-like fortified spur called Vinchukata (Marathi for Scorpion's tail; see picture) because of its shape. Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Nizamshahis, Mughals and Marathas. Shivaji captured it in 1648 CE, but he was forced to surrender it to the Mughals in 1665 CE by the Treaty of Purandar. Shivaji recaptured the fort in 1670 CE and used it for keeping his treasury. This fort was used to keep the loot from Surat. Later in Peshwa time Nana Phadanwis used this fort for living for sometime. The fort has been declared as a protected moument by the government.
PLAN:
Day 1 - Start from Mulund by Private Transport on 4th May 2014 6 AM
Reach Lohagadwadi around 8.30AM
After Breakfast - Lohagad Dashan
2PM - Lunch
After Lunch - Till 4 PM - Rest & Snacks & tea
4pm-6PM - Various Adventure Games
6 PM to 8 PM - Free Time
8 PM - Dinner
10 PM - Retire for the day after campfire
Day 2: Early Morning after Breakfast & Tea 7.30 AM Start trekking for Visapur Fort.
12 Noon - Back to Lohagad wadi after Visapur Gad darshan
Lunch. 2PM to 4 PM Rest
4pm-6PM - Various Adventure Games
After Snacks & Tea - Start journey towards Mumbai ( Mulund)
Reach Mumbai around 9.30 PM.
TREK COST: Rs. 1900/- Per person
Cost Include: - Transportation, Tea, Breakfast and Evening Tea, Lunch (Sun-Mon) Dinner - Sunday
Cost Exclude: - Package Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Personal Expenses
Accomodation: Dormitory
Indicative Checklist of items to be carried: A good quality Footwear/An extra pair of clothes/Chocolates/
Do Not Carry Excessive cash/gold ornaments. Every individual will be responsible for his/her belongings.
Seats Limited.
Smoking and liquor drinking is prohibited.
Contact: Vinay - 9969062604, Ashutosh - 9869382703 ,Makarand : 9820018201
Online Payment transfer facility available on request.
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