Monsoon Greetings!!!
Prabalgad is a fort located in between Matheran and Panvel, visible from the Mumbai Pune expressway. The fort is located at an elevation of 2300 feet 15 km east of Panvel city. It is located on a plateau very close to Matheran, but unlike, Prabalgad fort does not have a good source of water supply. It was known as 'Muranjan' until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. The fort has a sister fort, Irshalgad. According to the natives of Prabal Machi, in 1658, Shivaji conquered Prabalgad Fort from the Mughals after establishing his powers in the Kalyan-Bhiwandi area. When Shivaji attacked the Fort, the Mughal sardar and fort chief Kesar Singh forced himself and the ladies in the Fort to commit suicide in order to save themselves from the Marathas. However, his mother along with her grandchild hid inside the Fort, fearing Shivaji, but not willing to die. Shivaji, known for his greatness, sent them to their village with true respect and dignity on finding them hidden.
We start our trek from base village "Thakurwadi". The village offers a pleasing view of green hued Prabalgad. By this route we reach Prabal Machi and further to the top after 3 1/2 hrs difficult level trek. On the way, one could possibly sight lots of monsoon flora and fauna. We will reach the top by lunch time. After spending some time (for lunch and rest) we will start our descend. We aim to reach Thakurwadi by 5 pm.
Date: 19th July'14
Grade: Difficult
Base Village: Thakurwadi
Charges: Rs. 450/- includes travel from Panvel-Thakurwadi and back, entry fees and expertise
Trek Schedule:-
Meeting Point: Panvel S T Stand at 7.00 am.
Tentative schedule:
800 Hrs Reach Thakurwadi. Introduction.
830 Hrs Trek starts
1200 Hrs Summit
1200-1300 Lunch and rest
1300 Hrs Descend
1700 Hrs Back to Thakurwadi - Tea - Back to pavilion.
What to carry -
A bottle of water (per head 2 ltrs min.)
Breakfast, Dry food/snacks & Lunch
Trekking shoes (Do not wear new shoes for the trek)
Windcheater (Optional)
Camera (Optional)
Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
Personal medicines & insect repellent (optional)
Be prepared for heavy rain.
Rules & regulations:
Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
Grade: Difficult
Base Village: Thakurwadi
Charges: Rs. 450/- includes travel from Panvel-Thakurwadi and back, entry fees and expertise
Trek Schedule:-
Meeting Point: Panvel S T Stand at 7.00 am.
Tentative schedule:
800 Hrs Reach Thakurwadi. Introduction.
830 Hrs Trek starts
1200 Hrs Summit
1200-1300 Lunch and rest
1300 Hrs Descend
1700 Hrs Back to Thakurwadi - Tea - Back to pavilion.
What to carry -
A bottle of water (per head 2 ltrs min.)
Breakfast, Dry food/snacks & Lunch
Trekking shoes (Do not wear new shoes for the trek)
Windcheater (Optional)
Camera (Optional)
Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
Personal medicines & insect repellent (optional)
Be prepared for heavy rain.
Rules & regulations:
Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
Do not disturb the flora and fauna. Do not pluck wild flowers or pick-up anything to carry back home.
No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals.
Do not destroy/write on archaeological or historical monuments.
Alcohol, cigarette, chewing tobacco strictly not permitted during the event.
Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. No REFUND will be provided.
The Leader/s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Gaia Eco Tours, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be
considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Participant below 16 yrs of age will only be allowed for trek/activity with his/her parents/guardian.
Gaia Eco Tours reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
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