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Trek O Phy : Visit to Khanderi & Underi Sea Forts on 27 March 2013

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Hello Friends,

We at Trek O Phy, invite you to come together and witness the magic of nature Khanderi and Underi at alibaug, in deep sea on 27th March 2013.

Maharashtra's History, Culture and people would not be existing without the forts in Maharashtra. The Great Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was a true visionary, realized the importance of Strategically located strong forts at a young age and went on to capture and build many forts in his struggle to establish a 'Hindavi Swarajya'. Though there are numerous forts in Maharashtra & this time we visit to two well construct sea forts in alibaug coastline.


More details-
Date : 27th March 2013
Meeting Point : 06.15 am at Gate way of India.
Charges : Rs. 750/- per Member
(Guest Fee- Rs. 50/- Extra for Non-member)

About the place:
Fort: Khanderi and Underi
District: Alibaug
Level: Easy

Khanderi Fort : 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, to keep a check on the Siddis at Murud-Janjira fort. Most of the fort is still intact the most prominent structure is a lighthouse built in 1837.

Underi Fort : (also called Jaidurg) is a fortified island near the mouth of Mumbai harbour south of Prong's Lighthouse. It is a companion fort toKhanderi 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.


Payment details: 
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)

SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).


THINGS TO CARRY-

1.  Shoes/Floaters (Compulsory)
2. Water (2 ltrs) (Compulsory)
3. Lunch (Compulsory)
4. Insect repellent cream/Sun protection cream (Optional)
5. Cap/Sunglasses (Optional)
6. Extra pair of clothes (Optional)
7. Windcheater/Umbrella (Optional)
7. Personal small medical kit (Optional)
8. Other things as per your choice (Camera, etc)
9. A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above

Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.

Please call for more details & booking regarding the event.

Amol Joshi –      0-9969963430/ 0-9821562075
Rugved Khatu - 0-9890827655
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223
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Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited 


Regards,
Trek-O-Phy


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