Short Info:
Trek: Korigad.
Type: Hill forts.
Duration:One day
Fort Range: Lonavala.
Grade: Easy
Fort Height: 3050 Ft
Max Participation: 20 Rangers.
Registered member Fees: 750/- Per Person
Un Registered member Fees: 800/- Per Person
Fees Included traveling to & fro from Dadar to Base Village by Private NON-AC Bus, breakfast, evening snacks & Expertise Charges.
Fee Not Included: Insurance & Anything other than mention above.
About:
Korigad fort is located about 20 Kms away from Lonavla, in Pune district. It is about 929 m above sea level.This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657. On March 11, 1818, Col. Prother tried to take over this fort but even after a prolonged siege could not make any headway. Finally on 14 March, by igniting the stored ammunition by means of a loose cannon ball, he succeeded and this fort was conquered by British.
What to see on the fort:
- 2 Large ponds
- Korlaidevi temple
- Ganesh temple
- Fortification of the fort
- Beautiful views of the surrounding valleys
- Walk along the entire perimeter of the fort (about 2 km)
- Aamby Valley View from top
Meetings Point: Sharp 05.30 a.m. at Pritam Da Dhaba , Dadar East/ Dadar TT.
Trek Schedule:
05:30 am: Departs from Dadar towards Korigad.
08:00 am: Breakfast on the way
08:30 am: Arrive at base village, Introduction session,
9:20 am: Start climbing towards on Korigad
11:00 am: Explore Korigad and its surrounding ranges. Enjoy at the Lake.
12:30 am: Have lunch at the temple at Korigad
01:30 am: Start descending towards base village
03:00 am: Proceed back towards Mumbai
Trek Concludes with Beautiful Memories.
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
Compulsory items: Lunch for the day
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id- proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths, Raincoat etc .
Non compulsory items:
Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution etc .
(It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)
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