"Wild Rangers" Bike/Car Tour to Sea Forts, Phansad, Kashid, Murud - Janjira on 29-31 March 2013

We at "Wild Rangers" arranged Bike/Car Tour to Sea Forts, Phansad, Kashid, Murud - Janjira on 29-31 March 2013

Range : Raigad (Kokan)
Type: Tour
Height: Sea level (25-30 feet average)
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Easy

     Khanderi is a fortified island 20 km off the coast of Mumbai. This along with its sister fort Underi formed the major fortification along the Mumbai coast. This was built by Shivaji in 1660 CE to keep a check on the Siddis at Murud-Janjira fort. However later on it lost its importance. Most of the fort is still intact the most prominent structure is a lighthouse built in 1837. It can only be accessed with the permission of the Bombay Port Trust.

    Underi (also called Jaidurg) is a fortified island near the mouth of Mumbai harbour south of Prong's Lighthouse. It is a companion fort to Khanderi and currently lies in Raigad district, Maharashtra. These islands of Khanderi and Underi served as one of the ...landmarks for ships entering Mumbai harbour.[1] Underi is smaller than Khanderi and nearly circular. It was built by Kahim of the Siddis in 1680 CE.

     Light House on the Island was built by the British which still stands. Even today, there is a temple Of Vetal and the Tomb of Daud Pir both of which are worshipped by the local fishermen community.

    Kolaba Fort (sometimes Kulaba Fort) is an old military fortification in India. It is situated in the sea at a distance of 1–2 km from the shores of Alibag, 35 km south of Mumbai, in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is a popular tourist destination and a protected monument.

    Phansad Wild Life Sanctuary has a wide varietyof flora and fauna. Leopard is the major carnivore. The other animals include Heyena, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Sambhar, Barking deer, Bonnet Macaque, Wild boar and malabar giant squirrel. There aer 148 types of birds (including the interesting Pied hornbill, Three toed Kingfisher, Malkoha, Pitta), 90 species of butterflies (including Common Map, Black Prince, Nawab, Blue Mormon) and a number of poisonous and non poisonous snakes. About 710 species of plants have been identified here. 

Murud - Janjira fort has 19 rounded bastions, still intact. There are many cannons of native and European make rusting on the bastions. Now in ruins, the fort in its heyday was a full-fledged living fort with all the necessary facilities, e.g., palaces, quarters for officers, mosque, two big fresh water tank, etc. On the outer wall flanking the main gate, there is a sculpture depicting a tiger-like beast clasping elephants in its claws. There are prominent "ASHOK-CHAKRAS" on all major gates of the fort Janjira. There are images of playing elephants, lions etc. The palace of the Nawabs of Janjira at Murud is still in good shape. The palace was self-sufficient and must have support of the locals. It has secret gates to hide and escape. Its construction is unique and very strong.

Source : Internet   

Tour Leader : Prashik / Deepak 

Fees : 1500.00 per person, includes all meals and breakfast for Friday & Saturday, accommodation for Friday and Saturday night in sharing basis, expertise and guide charges. Not included traveling cost, entry fees if any, camera charges and all Sunday lunch. Traveling by own vehicles (Car or Bike)

For further information and registrations call or SMS on below contact details

Mumbai Coordinators:                                                                                                        Prashik 9987036106 | Deepak 8080287071 | Mayyur 9892615315 | Nikhil 9820432576

Pune Coordinator:
Nachiket 9850971118

To confirm your participation kindly transfer Rs. 1500.00 to account details given below and send transaction details to info@wildrangers.in

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A/C Name:- PRASHIK DHANRAJ KHOBRAGADE
A/C Number: - 910010011673915
IFSC Code :- UTIB0000328
Branch :- Axis Bank, Andheri (MIDC)

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Team Wild Rangers
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