TREKWAYS SAHYADRI: trek to Fort Chavand (Prasanna gad) Nr. Junnar on 13-14 December 2014
Region : Naneghat (Junnar)
Height : 3400 feet
Grade : Medium
Brief Information of Fort Chavand
Chavand is a hill fortress situated 30 km from the modern day town of Naryangoan in Junnar Taluka of Pune district. The fort, which rises 1036 meters (3400 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
History :
The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege. This is one of the forts known as the 'Famous 5'. Chavaand, Hadsar, Shivneri, Jivdhan and Naneghat form the Famous 5 trek. The fort has remnants of construction that are more than 800 years old. Medieval period Malik Ahmed founded the Nizam Dynasty in 1485. He was the first Nizamshah who acquired the fort of Chavand after the dissolution of the Bahmani Empire.
The seventh Nizamshah was Second Burhanshah. His grandson Bahadurshah was imprisoned here in 1594. Bahadurshah was the nephew of Chandbibi, a renowned personality from the same period. She played an important role in helping him to achieve the throne. In 1636 Shahajiraje, father of Shivaji Maharaj, signed a treaty with the Moghals, in which the Moghals got Chavand. Shivaji Maharaj named the fort as “Prasannagad”.
The seventh Nizamshah was Second Burhanshah. His grandson Bahadurshah was imprisoned here in 1594. Bahadurshah was the nephew of Chandbibi, a renowned personality from the same period. She played an important role in helping him to achieve the throne. In 1636 Shahajiraje, father of Shivaji Maharaj, signed a treaty with the Moghals, in which the Moghals got Chavand. Shivaji Maharaj named the fort as “Prasannagad”.
Fascinating Spots :
1. Saptamatrika (The seven cisterns)
2. Human made caves
3. Temple of goddess Chamunda
Outing Schedule
Meeting point & place :
On Saturday 13 Dec. 2014, 4.30 PM at Kalyan ST Depot
04.30 pm : Start for Junnar by ST Bus
07.30 pm : Reach Junnar & reach base village by private Jeep.
08.30 pm : Start ascending
10.00 pm : Reach atop, prepare dinner & camp fire
Sunday 14 Dec.2014
07.00 am : Wake up, finish morning activities, Tea & Snacks
08.00 am : Explore fort for 2 hrs.
10.00 am : Start descending
11.00 am : Reach base village, travel to Junnar.
12.00 pm : Reach Junnar, Lunch & travel to Kalyan by ST
04.00 pm : Reach Kalyan & disperse
The Cost of the trek would be Rs. 700/- per head.
The above cost includes :
§ Travel from Kalyan to Kalyan by ST bus & Private jeep.
§ 02 Breakfast & Tea & 02 simple, self cooked meals.
Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 500/- as advance at the time of booking.
Account Details
Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 33855096614
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
(Once payment is done, please send an email to kumar.gaudse@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number)
Things to carry:
Return ticket up to Kalyan
Photo ID proof.
Water – 2 liters
Water – 2 liters
Plate, spoon, bowl & cup.
Sleeping bag / matt, chaddar, etc.
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes, sweaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes, sweaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those require usually.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Note:
1) Please register well in advance. (for arranging jeeps at Kasara)
2) Please avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
For Registration & queries contact:
Kumar Gaudse 9870577761 / 9930252241
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