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We have organized our first monsoon trek to the Karnala Fort in 15th June 2014. The history of the fort is also interesting. Till 15th century the fort was under Nizamshahi rule. When Shivaji wanted to capture the fort, his army initially surrounded the fort. They built temporary obstructions and continued to attack. After a few days, they captured the fort. After that the Moguls, the Angres and Peshwas ruled the fort. In 1818, colonel Prother of the British captured it. Finally the tricolour was furled here. However the cisterns here show that the fort is ancient and dates back to 12th century.
The inhabitants are the tribal Adivasi people, who represent a simple living and a life full of struggles. The art of these people is worth, and they still have preserved their tradition. Their paintings are called “Warli” paintings, and are worthy of appreciation. Their life is simple and still they adopt conventional methods of earning. A movie in Marathi was featured on the folks, which enabled many to know about the people and their culture.
About Trek:
Duration: 1 Day
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Height: 2500 Feet
Region: Raigad
Best time to visit: All round the year
Contribution for Trek ;- 300/- rs per person
Cost includes:
Sunday: Breakfast (morning & evening)
Trek Fee
Meeting Point:
14th June 2014 at 11.45 pm at Kurla Station on Platform no. 7. (Please make your tickets upto Panvel and return)
Things to Carry:
1. A Water Bottle Compulsory (2 Ltr)
2. Good Trekking Shoes
3. Loose Comfortable Clothing (Full Track Pants and Full Sleeved T-Shirts. Avoid Jeans)
4. Sunday Lunch
5.Dry Snacks
6. A haversack to put all these things
7. Personal medicines if any..
8. Please avoid bringing valuables, jewellery or expensive things. We accept no responsibility for anything that is misplaced.
NOTE ;- Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis. Registrations are only through phone calls (facebook messages, ‘joining’ facebook event, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation). If calls not attended, then please send a message 'Karnala Trek Enquiry’. We will call you back once we are free.
For registration, please contact:
Leader: Vasant Khandagle - 9869043990
Co-leader: Shalaka Raje - 7738617155
Regards,
Girivihang Trekkers
We have organized our first monsoon trek to the Karnala Fort in 15th June 2014. The history of the fort is also interesting. Till 15th century the fort was under Nizamshahi rule. When Shivaji wanted to capture the fort, his army initially surrounded the fort. They built temporary obstructions and continued to attack. After a few days, they captured the fort. After that the Moguls, the Angres and Peshwas ruled the fort. In 1818, colonel Prother of the British captured it. Finally the tricolour was furled here. However the cisterns here show that the fort is ancient and dates back to 12th century.
The inhabitants are the tribal Adivasi people, who represent a simple living and a life full of struggles. The art of these people is worth, and they still have preserved their tradition. Their paintings are called “Warli” paintings, and are worthy of appreciation. Their life is simple and still they adopt conventional methods of earning. A movie in Marathi was featured on the folks, which enabled many to know about the people and their culture.
About Trek:
Duration: 1 Day
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Height: 2500 Feet
Region: Raigad
Best time to visit: All round the year
Contribution for Trek ;- 300/- rs per person
Cost includes:
Sunday: Breakfast (morning & evening)
Trek Fee
Meeting Point:
14th June 2014 at 11.45 pm at Kurla Station on Platform no. 7. (Please make your tickets upto Panvel and return)
Things to Carry:
1. A Water Bottle Compulsory (2 Ltr)
2. Good Trekking Shoes
3. Loose Comfortable Clothing (Full Track Pants and Full Sleeved T-Shirts. Avoid Jeans)
4. Sunday Lunch
5.Dry Snacks
6. A haversack to put all these things
7. Personal medicines if any..
8. Please avoid bringing valuables, jewellery or expensive things. We accept no responsibility for anything that is misplaced.
NOTE ;- Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis. Registrations are only through phone calls (facebook messages, ‘joining’ facebook event, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation). If calls not attended, then please send a message 'Karnala Trek Enquiry’. We will call you back once we are free.
For registration, please contact:
Leader: Vasant Khandagle - 9869043990
Co-leader: Shalaka Raje - 7738617155
Regards,
Girivihang Trekkers