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Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:02 AM PDT Trek to " Sandhan Valley " on 15th-16th November 2014 (Starting on Friday Night). We at Vibes Outdoors are arranging yet another trek cum exploration to the valley of shadow's, The Sandhan Valley, our second visit of this winter.. a mesmerizing walk through a valley, formed by the tallest walls of sahyadri.. a walk to remember, rappells in between and a camping at the lake, below...Come feel the vibes with us, where shadows are playing a mystic role.. address : ... Read more |
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 06:05 AM PDT Dear Friends we invite you all for Trek to Rajgad on 9th Nov'2014, Leaving Saturday night 8th Nov 2014. Some Information about the Fort: Basic Info: Rajgad is a fort located near Katraj. The height of Rajgad from sea level is 4250 feet and offers spectacular views of Sahyadri Mountains. One can see Sinhagad and Torna fort from Rajgad. Main parts of the fort are: Padmavati Machi: Facing north this has Padmavati Temple, Padmavati Lake, chor darwaja, Pali darwaja, Gunjavane darwaja, Daru Kothar (storage of arms and ammunition) and remains of the castle. Sanjivani Machi: This huge, beautiful and royally constructed machi faces west and has 3 layered fortifications making it extremely difficult to conquer. Each layer has a depth of 20 feet and just 2 feet wide which looks like a scary narrow well. This type on construction was to aide guerilla warfare. Suvela Machi: This is another grand machi facing east with lots of secret routes, doorways, nedha (Mountain hole). Bale Killa: This is the highest part of the fort which has remains of palaces, water lakes and water towers. One can view the whole fort and the vast surrounding expanse. the base ... Read more |