Dear All,
We @ 21 TREKKERS have arranged a one day trek to Fort Visapur in Lonavala region on Sunday 8th feb 2015
Little info about the fort : Fort: Visapur..
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3556 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort
Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa’s palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temple dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur fort.
Trek Schedule :- The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till Malavli & meet at lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).
Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
CST – 5:40 am
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am .
Move forward to Malavali by local train (8 :15am at Lonavala station platform no 3).
.
Pune people :
.
Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
.
Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Malavali Station: 07:40 Hrs
.
08:25 Hrs: Move 2 Bhaje village
08:45 Hrs: @ Bhaje Village
.
Breakfast – Tea Time
.
09:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:45 Hrs: Atop Visapur
.
Exploration, Lunch, rest etc (2 hrs approx)
.
14:00 Hrs: Descend (if possible via Patan side – another route)
.
17:00 Hrs: @ Malavali Station
.
Refreshments
.
From there 2 Lonavla / Pune by local
Take train / bus to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
.
The charges for this trek is Rs 450/- per head,
Which includes Breakfast – Tea & evening Snacks – Tea & Expertise Charges.
.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking. 2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs) – LUNCH for the Day (a must)
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk) 4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
5. Personal medicines.
6. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
Rishikesh Patil : 09768576699
Rupesh Kadam : 09987689989
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/
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We @ 21 TREKKERS have arranged a one day trek to Fort Visapur in Lonavala region on Sunday 8th feb 2015
Little info about the fort : Fort: Visapur..
Region: Lonavla.
Height: 3556 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy.
Type: Hill Fort
Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa’s palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temple dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur fort.
Trek Schedule :- The journey starts with the Indrayani express. People interested should catch this train from respective stations with ticket till Malavli & meet at lonavala station. (Plz get your respected stations at least half an hour earlier, as there might be a long queue for the tickets).
Train Timings :- Indrayani Express
CST – 5:40 am
Dadar – 5.51 am
Thane – 6.14 am
Kalyan – 6.35 am
Lonavla – 8.00 am .
Move forward to Malavali by local train (8 :15am at Lonavala station platform no 3).
.
Pune people :
.
Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below
.
Pune Station: 06:27 Hrs
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 Hrs
Malavali Station: 07:40 Hrs
.
08:25 Hrs: Move 2 Bhaje village
08:45 Hrs: @ Bhaje Village
.
Breakfast – Tea Time
.
09:30 Hrs: Ascend
11:45 Hrs: Atop Visapur
.
Exploration, Lunch, rest etc (2 hrs approx)
.
14:00 Hrs: Descend (if possible via Patan side – another route)
.
17:00 Hrs: @ Malavali Station
.
Refreshments
.
From there 2 Lonavla / Pune by local
Take train / bus to Mumbai.
We would be returning to Mumbai by 21:00 Hrs (thts-subjective).
.
The charges for this trek is Rs 450/- per head,
Which includes Breakfast – Tea & evening Snacks – Tea & Expertise Charges.
.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: 1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking. 2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs) – LUNCH for the Day (a must)
3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk) 4. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits
5. Personal medicines.
6. A good trekking shoes, wind cheater.
.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
.
For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
Rishikesh Patil : 09768576699
Rupesh Kadam : 09987689989
.
Also join us @
.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/
