Tandulwadi fort lies 5 k.m. east of Saphale Railway Station and is good for one day outing. The Route is very steep and goes over some rocky portions. On the top there are many water tanks, a monsoon lake and remains of settlements. The fort was mainly used as a watch tower in ancient times. One can get a good view of Vaitarna and Surya river.
Fort: Tandulwadi
Height: Appx 1600 ft .
Region: Palghar region
Grade: Medium
Itinerary:
Catch virar fast local from respective stations
Churchgate – 05.34 am
Mumbai central - 05:44am
Dadar – 05:51 am
Bandra – 05:57 am
Andheri – 06:05am
Borivili – 06:19
Virar – 06:55 am
Move to platform NO. 3 on virar station
From Virar we'll take shuttle and get down at saphale
08.00 hrs: Saphale station
08.10 hrs: Breakfast
08.30 hrs: Move to Base village
09.00 hrs: Start trek
11.30 hrs: @ top
11.30-12.30 hrs: Explore and Rest
12.30 hrs: Start Desending
14.30 hrs: Base village
14.45 hrs: Lunch
14.45 hrs: Lunch
17.00 hrs: Saphale station
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.
4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5. Torch with extra batteries.
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.
7. A good trekking shoes.
8. Bedding, extra pair of cloths.
The charges for the trek are Rs. 300/- per head, which includes traveling from Saphale to Saphale, Breakfast, Lunch and expertise charges.
Note: Registrations are only through phone call.
After transaction do email us transaction_id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number) at trekoking@gmail.com
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