Dear Trekkers, Nature & History Lovers and Photographer Friends,
We “ वेध सह्याद्री “ has arranged a one day Trek to Korigad on Sunday 21st Sept. 2014 near Lonavala …
Fort Height: 3050 ft.
Region: Lonavala.
Type: Hill Fort.
Grade: Easy
Date: 21st September 2014 Sunday
Cost: Rs 300 per person
About:-
Korigad fort is located about 20 Kms away from Lonavla, in Pune district. It is about 929 m above sea level.This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Col. Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball, he succeeded and this fort was conquered by British.
Korigad appears like a wall from Peth Shahpur. On the top of the fort is a huge plateau. The ramparts on this fort are around 1 ½ kms in length. One can move along the complete top of the fort by walking on the bailey. A temple to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Koraidevi Temple has been recently renovated and has a 3 feet high Deepmala. The wall of this fort is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter (about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist.
What to see on the fort:
• 2 Large ponds
• Korlaidevi temple
• Ganesh temple
• Fortification of the fort
• Beautiful views of the surrounding valleys
• Walk along the entire perimeter of the fort (about 2 km)
• Aamby Valley View from top
• Ancient cannons lying on the fort.
Cost Includes:
1) To and fro travelling from Lonavala to Peth Shahapur (Base village)
2) Morning Breakfast, Tea
3) Evening Tea
4) Trek & Guide
Meeting Point: Lonavala bus depot @ 8:30 am sharp
A) Mumbai People:
1) Board Indrayani Express from CST on Sunday (21st Sept) Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavala by 8am. Preferably try to get into second last general compartment from CST.
Time table of Indrayani Express:
Mumbai CST: 5.40am
Dadar: 5.51am
Thane: 6.14am
Kaylan: 6.35am
Karjat: 7.15am
Lonavala: 8.00am
2) alternatively, u can catch Pune bound ST buses which don’t take Mega Highway and get down @ Lonavala bus depot …
B) Pune people:
Lonavala Station at 8.00 am on Saturday (21st July).
Pune stn : 6:30 am
Shivajinagar : 6:36 am
Khadki : 6:41 am
Pimpri : 6:53 am
Lonavala : 7:55 am
Trek Schedule:
08:30 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea @ Lonavala
09:00 Hrs: Journey 2 Peth Shahapur (Personal Vehicle)
09:40 Hrs: Halt @ Amby valley Ghat (Tiger Point)
10:15 Hrs: : Arrive at base village, Introduction session,
10:30 Hrs: Start climbing towards on Korigad
11:30 Hrs: Atop
Explore, Rest & Lunch for 2.5 hrs
14:00 Hrs: Start descending towards base village
15:00 Hrs: @ Base
17:00 Hrs: @ Return Journey 2 Lonavala (Personal Vehicle)
18:00 Hrs:@ Lonavala, Evening Tea
18:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai by express train / ST buses & Pune by local
Things 2 Carry:
• LUNCH for the day
• A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs), (A Must)
• Good trekking shoes,
• Rain cheaters.
• Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
• Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more information & confirmation please call:
Nilesh Mokal @ 9405186659
Akash Gharde @ 8983442267
Note:- Only clicking on going tab will not be considered as your confirmation, please give your confirmation through call or message to above persons.
Best Regards
वेध सह्याद्री , खोपोली
We “ वेध सह्याद्री “ has arranged a one day Trek to Korigad on Sunday 21st Sept. 2014 near Lonavala …
Fort Height: 3050 ft.
Region: Lonavala.
Type: Hill Fort.
Grade: Easy
Date: 21st September 2014 Sunday
Cost: Rs 300 per person
About:-
Korigad fort is located about 20 Kms away from Lonavla, in Pune district. It is about 929 m above sea level.This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Col. Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball, he succeeded and this fort was conquered by British.
Korigad appears like a wall from Peth Shahpur. On the top of the fort is a huge plateau. The ramparts on this fort are around 1 ½ kms in length. One can move along the complete top of the fort by walking on the bailey. A temple to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Koraidevi Temple has been recently renovated and has a 3 feet high Deepmala. The wall of this fort is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter (about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist.
What to see on the fort:
• 2 Large ponds
• Korlaidevi temple
• Ganesh temple
• Fortification of the fort
• Beautiful views of the surrounding valleys
• Walk along the entire perimeter of the fort (about 2 km)
• Aamby Valley View from top
• Ancient cannons lying on the fort.
Cost Includes:
1) To and fro travelling from Lonavala to Peth Shahapur (Base village)
2) Morning Breakfast, Tea
3) Evening Tea
4) Trek & Guide
Meeting Point: Lonavala bus depot @ 8:30 am sharp
A) Mumbai People:
1) Board Indrayani Express from CST on Sunday (21st Sept) Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavala by 8am. Preferably try to get into second last general compartment from CST.
Time table of Indrayani Express:
Mumbai CST: 5.40am
Dadar: 5.51am
Thane: 6.14am
Kaylan: 6.35am
Karjat: 7.15am
Lonavala: 8.00am
2) alternatively, u can catch Pune bound ST buses which don’t take Mega Highway and get down @ Lonavala bus depot …
B) Pune people:
Lonavala Station at 8.00 am on Saturday (21st July).
Pune stn : 6:30 am
Shivajinagar : 6:36 am
Khadki : 6:41 am
Pimpri : 6:53 am
Lonavala : 7:55 am
Trek Schedule:
08:30 Hrs: Breakfast & Tea @ Lonavala
09:00 Hrs: Journey 2 Peth Shahapur (Personal Vehicle)
09:40 Hrs: Halt @ Amby valley Ghat (Tiger Point)
10:15 Hrs: : Arrive at base village, Introduction session,
10:30 Hrs: Start climbing towards on Korigad
11:30 Hrs: Atop
Explore, Rest & Lunch for 2.5 hrs
14:00 Hrs: Start descending towards base village
15:00 Hrs: @ Base
17:00 Hrs: @ Return Journey 2 Lonavala (Personal Vehicle)
18:00 Hrs:@ Lonavala, Evening Tea
18:00 Hrs: Depart 2 Mumbai by express train / ST buses & Pune by local
Things 2 Carry:
• LUNCH for the day
• A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs), (A Must)
• Good trekking shoes,
• Rain cheaters.
• Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
• Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more information & confirmation please call:
Nilesh Mokal @ 9405186659
Akash Gharde @ 8983442267
Note:- Only clicking on going tab will not be considered as your confirmation, please give your confirmation through call or message to above persons.
Best Regards
वेध सह्याद्री , खोपोली