Brief Introduction about Forts
Kavnai
Height: 2500 feet
Grade: Easy
Fort Range: Igatpuri
Grade: Easy
Fort Range: Igatpuri
Location: Igatpuri-Nasik
The main entrance door of the fort still stood in good condition. Entering the main door we can see cave of the right side. We can see small pond 2wards southern side of fort. There are many dilapidated structures of mansion by the side of this pond. A bastion at western end of the fort. A cistern is located near bastion.
Tringalwadi Fort
Height: 3238 feet
Grade: Easy
Fort Range: Igatpuri
Tringalwadi has a beautiful fort, the trek to this fort is through lush green grass and a dam. The exact period of construction of this fort is not known, however, one can roughly estimate the fort to be in existence since 10th century. Also no historical details are available to know the period during which it was under control of Marathas, however, during the year 1688; Mughals took control over the fort by perfidy.
Fascinating Spots :
As one approaches this fort through Tringalwadi village at the foothills of the fort, we come across ‘Pandav leni’ caves. These caves are divided into three major areas viz. an outer verandah, ‘Vihar’, the abbey and internal ‘Garbhagriha’.
Itenary:
Catch the Second last local train For Kasara on Saturday night 23rd August 2014 Please do take return tickets
Timings are as follows:
CST : 10.50 PM
DADAR : 11.04 PM
KURLA : 11.12 PM
GHATKOPAR: 11.17 PM
DADAR : 11.04 PM
KURLA : 11.12 PM
GHATKOPAR: 11.17 PM
MULUND : 11.27 PM
THANE : 11.31 PM
DOMBVIALI: 11.54 PM
KALYAN : 00.03 AM
KASARA : 01.18 AM
THANE : 11.31 PM
DOMBVIALI: 11.54 PM
KALYAN : 00.03 AM
KASARA : 01.18 AM
We will meet at Kasara station at 01.20
01:30 Hrs: Move to Kavnai base village by private vehicle.
03:00 Hrs: @ Base, Rest for 2.5 hrs
05:30 Hrs: Ascend
06:30 Hrs: Atop
Exploration
09.00 Hrs: Descend
09:45 Hrs: Move to Tringalwadi Fort
Breakfast on the way
11:30 Hrs: Base village of Tringalwadi
12:00 Hrs: Trek Starts
13:30 Hrs: Atop
Lunch, Rest & Explore
15:00 Hrs: Descend
16:00 Hrs: @Base
18:30 Hrs: At Kasara
We will be in Mumbai around at 21:30 Hrs (Time is subjective)
The Estimated expenditure for Trek is about Rs. 650 / – per head
This includes Traveling by Private jeeps from Kasara to Kasara, Morning & Evening Refreshments & Lunch.
Please book in advance with payment of Rs. 650/-
Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 33855096614
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
Things To Carry:-
Return ticket up to Kasara
Sleeping mat/bedsheet
A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (a must)
Good trekking shoes, Extra pair of Cloths, and a pair of Socks.
Camera, Cell Phone, (on your own Risk)
Avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Carry some Biscuits, cakes, choclates.etc
Kindly carry your personal medicines if any.
Raincoat/windcheater
A haversack to put all these things
Note:
1) Registration through phone calls only
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
For Registration & queries contact:
Kumar Gaudse 9870577761 / 9930252241
Email: trekways.sahyadri@gmail.com or kumar.gaudse@gmail.com
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