Brief Introduction of Asherigad-
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
Level: Medium
Range: Palghar.
Level: Medium
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
Itinerary Details: -
SUNDAY 14 SEPT 2014
Meeting point : Palghar Railway Station
The CHURCHGATE – DAHANU local train timings are given as below: – Its a FAST local
The CHURCHGATE – DAHANU local train timings are given as below: – Its a FAST local
Churchgate: 05:24 Hrs
Dadar : 05:41 Hrs
Andheri : 05:55 Hrs
Borivali : 06:09 Hrs
Vasai : 06:34 Hrs
Virar : 06:46 Hrs
Palghar : 07:26 Hrs
People coming from Thane-Dombivali-Kalyan can catch Dombivali-Boisar shuttle:-
Dombivali : 05:43 Hrs
Vasai : 06:35 Hrs
Virar : 07:04 Hrs
Palghar : 07:52 Hrs
Meeting time at Palghar Station is 08.00 AM. We will have breakfast & Move base village.
· 08.30 AM Move to Base Village by Rickshaw / Tamtam
· 09.15 AM Reach Base village
· 09.30 AM Start Ascending
· 12.30 PM Summit, Fort exploration, Lunch Rest for 2 hours
· 02.30 PM Start descending
· 05.00 PM Base Village
· 06.00 PM Return Back to Palghar station, breakfast
· 06.10 PM Catch Local train to Churchgate.
· 08.00 PM Reach Dadar (Subjective)
The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 500 / – per head
This includes Local Transportation from Palghar & Back 2 Palghar; Morning Breakfast + Tea & Evening Tea.
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: -
Lunch of the day
Extra pair of cloths
Please do carry A Water Bottle (~2 liters a must)
Return ticket up to Palghar
Return ticket up to Palghar
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A haversack to put all these things
For any Clarification and further information call on
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241.
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