Yatri Sahyadri has organized a trek to Kohoj on 09/12/2012.
Some basic information about the trek is as follows:
Fort: Kohoj
Height: 3200 feet
Range: Western Forts
District: Thane
Level: Medium
About the place:
Very few forts, to the north of Mumbai in Palghar region of Thane district, are still showing their existence, among which is the fort of Kohoj. This fort lies at about 10 to 11 kms. from Wada on the route of Wada – Palghar.
Very few of the historical evidences are coherent to this fort. Looking at its well-dug cisterns, the fort can be said to be belonging to Bhoj-period. But no such evidences are available. In 16th century, Portuguese captured this fort from the King of Gujarat. They constructed fortifications and bastions on this fort. Later, in 18th century, Peshwe conquered this fort in their campaign of 1737. Afterwards the fort remained under the British rule.
Program:
05:00 am: Reporting at Borivali Station.
05:15 am: Proceed to base village by local transport. Travel time approx 3 hours.
08.00 am - 08.30 am: Break fast.
08.30 am: Start trek towards Kohoj Fort. Trek time approx 3hrs.
11.30am: Reach at Kohoj fort.
11.30am to 12.30pm: Explore the fort & photography.
12.30 pm : Start descending the fort.
02.30 pm: Reach at base village.
2.30 pm to 03.30 pm : Lunch
04.30 pm: Proceed to Borivali by local transport.
Charges: Rs. 500/- per person.
Includes :
Traveling till base village & back
Morning breakfast/tea,
Lunch.
Expert Guidance for the trek.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. Waterproof/Water resistant haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (minimum 2Ltrs).
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)
4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits, plate,spoon, glass (all reusable, compulsory).
5. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, insect repellant cream (Odomos or similar brand).
6. A good trekking shoes, shawl, bedding and extra clothes (compulsory).
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please note that "attending" RSVP on Facebook will not be considered as a valid registration. Optionally you may leave your email ID and phone numbers so that we can contact you. Call us on following numbers. Please confirm your seat before
Do feel free to contact us for any queries / clarifications.
For Registration & more details, contact Our "Yatri’s".
Yatri Sahyadri.
Nityanand Naik: 9819818132.
Suhas Sagvekar : 9820257757.
Srikant Pillai: 7666905040.
Send mail us on: info@yatrisahyadri.com.
