We at Trek Mates India invite you to Twin Treks to Khanderi and Underi island sea forts near Alibaug on 4th May 2014, Sunday.
Some information about the trek:
Fort : Khanderi and Underi
Type : Island Sea Forts
District : Alibaug
Level : Easy
The Island Sea forts of Khanderi and Underi are located three kms. in the sea near Thal. The two early notices of Khanderi in 1538 of the Portuguese Viceroy Dorn Joao da Castro and 1674 of John Fryer, refer to it as uninhabited island.
District : Alibaug
Level : Easy
The Island Sea forts of Khanderi and Underi are located three kms. in the sea near Thal. The two early notices of Khanderi in 1538 of the Portuguese Viceroy Dorn Joao da Castro and 1674 of John Fryer, refer to it as uninhabited island.
In August 1679, Shivaji occupied the islands ant oversaw the construction of a fortification, wall. The British attempted to claim the islands 'for the Crown' and oust Shivaji failed miserably and this was followed by Janjira Siddi to unseat the Marathas but followed suit. All attempts by the British and the Siddi to capture Khanderi - Underi, forts did not fructify till 1750, but finally it was ceded to the British in 1818 "as part of the Peshwa territory". And currently the Khanderi Fort is under Bombay Port trust administration.Permission of the Bombay port trust is necessary to visit the fort by mans of o boat.
In 1687, Light House on the Island was built by the British which still stands. Even today, there is a temple Of Vetal and the Tomb of Daud Pir both of which are worshipped by the local fishermen community.
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Underi (also called Jaidurg) is a fortified island near the mouth of Mumbai harbour south of Prong's Lighthouse. It is a companion fort to Khanderi and currently lies in Raigad district, Maharashtra. These islands of Khanderi and Underi served as one of the landmarks for ships entering Mumbai harbour. Underi is smaller than Khanderi and nearly circular. It was built by Kahim of the Siddis in 1680.
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The itinerary for the trek is as given below:
The charges for the trek will be Rs 1050/- per head, which includes
which include:
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Non AC Vehicle.
Meeting Point for Mumbai People on 4th May , Sunday:
Pritam Hotel , Dadar East at 6.00 am
Pickup Point : Chembur Diamond Garden @ 6.15 am
Pickup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 6.45 am
Pritam Hotel , Dadar East at 6.00 am
Pickup Point : Chembur Diamond Garden @ 6.15 am
Pickup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 6.45 am
Reach Thal & Breakfast.
Reach Khanderi and Underi by Ferry.
Start Trek Underi & then Khanderi
Lunch at Khanderi.
Post Lunch return to Thal.
Start our return journeyEvening Tea/Coffee on the way.
Reach Khanderi and Underi by Ferry.
Start Trek Underi & then Khanderi
Lunch at Khanderi.
Post Lunch return to Thal.
Start our return journeyEvening Tea/Coffee on the way.
Start our Return Journey to Mumbai.
Reach Mumbai by 9:30 - 10pm (Depend on the Traffic)
Reach Mumbai by 9:30 - 10pm (Depend on the Traffic)
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
The charges for the trek will be Rs 1050/- per head, which includes
which include:
Travelling from Mumbai to Mumbai by Private Non AC Vehicle.
Boat Charges.
Breakfast and Evening Snacks.
TMI Expertise Charges.
Breakfast and Evening Snacks.
TMI Expertise Charges.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633
Registrations are only through phone calls
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