Posted: 30 May 2015 01:09 AM PDT

Information About KorigadKorigad fort is located about 20 Kms away from Lonavla, in Pune district. It is about 929 m above sea level.There are two routes to reach to the top of Korigad, one from village PethShahpur and other one is from Ambavne village. Route from Pethshahpur is easier than the route from Ambavne village. We have to climb nearly 510 steps while going from Pethshahpur route. The route starting from the Bhairavnath Temple at Pethshahpur takes us to the top within 45-50 minutes and which enters through the Ganesh gate.Route starting from Ambavne village is very much slippery and it takes us to the fort through Ambavane gate.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.There are two lakes on the top of the fort. A temple to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. Koraidevi Temple has been recently renovated and has a 3 feet high Deepmala. The wall of this fort is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter (about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. We can also see some of the cannons lying on the fort.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Little info about the fort:Type: Hill FortHeight: 3000 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy (1 hour ascend)Base Village: Peth ShahapurMax Participant: 30--------------------------------------------------------------------------The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:Meeting point: Swami Narayan Mandir Nearby Dadar Station 6.00am Sharp on SundayPickup Points: Thane, Airoli, Vashi, KalamboliT... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 09:04 PM PDT

                  ONE DAY MONSOON  TREK TO KALSUBHAI (HIGHEST PEAK IN MAHARASHTRA)                                              ON SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2015                      Kalsubhai is the highest peak of Sahyadri. The Everest of Maharashtra. At the summit is a small temple of Kalsubhai. This being the highest peak. Its command a beautiful view. The vastly our backwaters of Bhandardara attracts once attention on the top. To the North of the mountain range forts such as Ramjet, Harihargad, Brahmagiri, Anjaneri, Ghargad, Bahula, Tringalwadi, Kavnai can be seen. To the East once can spot Aundha, Vishramgad, Bitangad, to the West Alang, Madangad, Kulang, Ratangad(South West) an to the South Prabargad, Ghanchakkar, Harishchandragad can be seen. Since Kalsubhai is extremely famous, enough effort has been made to make this TREK EASY. Here are Steel Railing, Chains and Ladder at the places where it is difficult to climb. There is a symbolic temple at the top. Itinenary for the Event.                                                                                                             The itinerary for the event will be as follows: Day 0: 27 June 2015 Saturday night We will be leaving by  Kasara  Local. Time Table - 22:50 pm : CST 22:57 pm : Byculla 23:04 pm : Dadar 23:12 pm : Kurla 23:17 pm: Ghatkopar 23:27 pm: Mulund 22:31 pm: Thane 22:54 pm: Dombivli 00:03 am: Kalyan 01:18 am: Kasara   Meeting point –  Kasara Stn Dept at 01:30 am by Private Vehicles to Base Villages Bari Sunday 28 June 2015. 03:30 am Arrive at Base village (Bari) Rest till 06:00 am in Morning Breakfast & Tea 06:30 am Ascend 10:00 am Reach on Top 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Explore, Rest & Enjoy the Surrounding on top. 11:30 am Descent 14:00 pm Base Village   14:00 pm to 15:00 pm Lunch Time 15:00 pm Dept to Kasara Stn 18:18 pm Kasara – C.S.T. Local The estimated about Expenditure is about Rs900 /- Per Head   This will include Kasara Stn to Kasara Stn fare for Private Vehicle, Morning Breakfa... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 08:39 PM PDT

One Day Monsoon  Trek to Karnala Fort on 27 June, 2015.   Trek Karnala Alias -- Type Hill Fort District Raigad Height above mean sea level ~ 1410 ft (~ 429 m) Base Village Karnala Minimum Duration 1 day Region -- Transport Panvel - Karnala base (road, 12 km) Time to reach the top 1 1/2 to 2 hrs from base Water Availability Water cisterns are available at the top Best season to visit Any time except summer Sights to visit Darwaja, fortification, Buruj's etc Difficulty Rating Simple Shelter Cave at the top, govenrnment rooms (Forest dept) at the base.  Location Karnala is situated about 12 km from Panvel. Karnala fort actually is a part of "Karnala Bird Sanctuary" which hosts varirty of birds.  Precaution  Beehives are often seen on the pinnacle and Honey bee's, if disturbed, can be troublesome.   This is a very small fort, which probably was build to keep a watch on surrounding konkan region. It's a peculiar thumb shape pinnacle for attractions of all. Fort has 2-3 darwaja (gates) in a good conditions and bastion as well. Fortification is in a good conditions in some part of the fort.   The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: Meeting Point  :Panvel Station by 09:00 am. Pune People can join this Trek from Panvel. Panvel to Base Village by Private Transport. Have Breakfast by 09:30 am to 10:00 am Introduction &Start Ascend  by 10:00 am Reach the top till 12.00 pm. Explore the Fort, Lunch & Relax Start Descend by 02:30 pm. Reach  Base village by 04:00 pm Have tea and biscuits till 04:30 pm Starts back journey from base village till panvel station Reach Panvel Station by :  05:30 pm The charges for the trek will be Rs 400/- per head, which includes Travelling from Panvel to Base Villages & Back   Breakfast, Entry fees. Thi... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 08:32 PM PDT

Hello Vibers, We are glad to invite you for  trek to Kalavantindurg (Fireflies special) on  6-7th  June 2015 Itinerary:Saturday 6th June 2015Meeting Point-Panvel station @ 18.00Hrs18:30 Hrs: @  Move to base Village by local Transport19:30 Hrs: Ascend to Prabalmachi21:00 Hrs:Reach machi21:30 Hrs:dinner and campfire23:00 Hrs:rest for the daySunday 7th June 201506:00 Hrs: @ Wake up call and tea07:30 Hrs: ascend to Kalavantindurg10.30 Hrs:breakfast11:00 Hrs - Descend from Prabalmachi12:30 Hrs - @base13:30 Hrs -panvelExpenses:Rs 750/- per head which includes travelling from Panvel to Panvel , breakfast, veg meal and evening tea,accmodation in villagers house.  Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry: 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 (1.5 ltr). 3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry. 4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional). 5. Torch with extra batteries. 6. Personal medicines 7. A good trekking shoes. 8.Bedding or sleeping bag Payment details: Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORSBank name                                     :  ICICIBank account number                  :  187905500086Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879Contact :Tushar  9890672593Deepak  9422682020Ashwin-9867250271  Our Facebook Presence :Vibes OutdoorsEmail Us @ vibesoutdoors@gmail.com    • Vibes Outdoors is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of Vibes Outdoors in connection with the Vibes Outdoors, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the Vibes Outdoors or in any activity in which participant... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 02:52 PM PDT

           one day monsoon TREK TO MATHERAN VIA GARBETT POINT ON 21JUNE 2015 Brief : Type : Hill Fort Height : 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade : Medium Base Village : Diksal   Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau. The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:  Sunday, 21 June  2015.  Catch the Fast local train for Karjat. Timings are as follows:  CST-                    06:10 am BYCULLA-            06:18 am DADAR-                06:24 am KURLA-                 06:31am   GHATKOPAR-      06:35 am THANE-                06:50 am KALYAN-              07:10am Bhivapuri Road-    07:51am Meeting Point   -  Bhivpuri Station 08:00 am :  Move  Towards Base Village DIKSAL andHave Breakfast 09:00 am :  Start Ascent 12.00 pm :  Reach the top and explore, Lunch 01:00 pm : Move toward Dasturi Naka. Matheran  02:00 pm : Return Journey to Neral by Taxi 03:00 pm :  Neral 06:30 pm :  Reach Mumbai The charges for this trek is Rs 400/- per head, Which includes Transport from Matheran 2, Neral  Morning Breakfast  & Evening Refreshment & Pearl Trek and Tours Charges. . One needs to deposit INR 400/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.  The amount is to be deposited in the following account. Name : Michael D'souza Saving Account No: 68016753951 Name: Bank of Maharashtra Ifsccode: MAHB0001825 Branch: 01825 Naigaon (East) Once payment is done, please send an email to pearltrekandtours@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number   Things To Be carried: Lunch for the Day A windcheater must Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs), Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional) Sunscreen Lotion... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 01:57 PM PDT

                    ONE DAY MONSOON TREK TO KALAVANTI DURG  ON 20 JUNE 2015   Brief Description : Type       :    Hill Fort Heights :  2330 ft Grade    : Medium Base Village : Thakurwadi Region : Panvel   Kalavanti Durg Fort is just opposite to Prabalgad. It is also visible from the Mumbai – Pune highway like a V-Shaped. The left side Kalavantidurg and right side Prabalgad. From this Fort you can see Panoramic view of Matheran, Chnaderi, Peb, Ishralgad and Karnala fprts and also the Mumbai city. Initeary for the trek Catch this train from your respective station with your panvel return train ticket. Train Timings: (Panvel Slow Local). C.S.T.           :  06:00 am Wadala         :  06:18 am Kurla             :  06:28 am Chembur       :  06:33  am Vashi             :  06:47 am Nerul             l:  06:56 am Belapur          :  07:.02 am Panvel           :  07.17 am Meeting Point: Panvel Station : 07:30 am Pune People can Join from Panvel Station. Move towards ST Bus Stand 07.45 am: Move to Thakurwadi by local ST Bus. 08.15 am:  Breakfast and Introduction at Base Villages 08.45 am: Start Ascend 11.30 pm: will reach on top and Explore . 12:30 Hrs: Start descending 01:30 pm: Reach Prabalmachi and have lunch 02:30 pm: Start descending Prabalmachi 04:30 :Reach Thakurwadi and Refreshment 05:30 : Reach Panvel Station Note : This cost of the Event is Rs..600/- Inclusive : Travelling from Panvel to Panvel, Breakfast. 1 Veg Lunch, Evening Refreshment, Pearl trek and tours charges. Deposit full Amount in following A/C…… Bank of Maharashtra                         Name – Michael D'souza A/C - Saving Account no : 68016753951 IFSC Code - MAHB0001825 Branch - Naigaon (East) 01825   Things To Be carried: A windcheater must Identity proof (must)A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs), Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional) Sunscreen Lotion, Cap, Skarf Medicine those if u require usually A good trekking shoes... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 01:41 PM PDT

              MONSOON OVERNIGHT TREK  TO SUDDHAGAD ON 20-21 JUNE 2015 Details: Type: Hill Fort Height: 2030ft... Grade: Easy (5.5) Base Village: Pali The only fort which was considered before Raigad for establishing as the capital of Shiv Swarajya, Sudhagad is a gigantic fort with a huge plateau atop. Tactfully fortified this was one was one of the mightiest and inaccessible fort of that time. A well built temple of Bhoraidevi is the only place for shelter atop. There is deepmal in front of the temple. Few remnants of Tulsi Vrundawan lay in the vicinity. The main attraction on this fort is the Mahadarwaja at Dhomse side which is an exact replica of the Mahadarwaja at Raigad, and still is in good shape. The itinerary for this trek is as given below: Meeting point for Bombay and Pune People Panvel Station 08:15 pm Bombay people can catch Panvel Local from CST 06:54 pm CST 07:13 pm Vadala Road 07:24 pm Kurla 07:35 pm Mankhurd 07:43 pm Vashi 07:52 pm Nerul 07:58 pm Belapur CBD Panvel 08:13 pm Pune People can use Bus Service till Panvel 08:40 pm catch Diva-Roha Passenger train to Nagothane 10:12 pm Reach Nagothane. Dinner 11:00 pm Move towards Base Village Pali 12:00 am Reach Pali and start Trek 02:30 am Reach on top, Camp fire  sleep 06:00 am Wake up call  and Breakfast 07:00 am  Explore the fort 09:00 am Start descend 11:00 am Reach base villages and move towards pali, Visit to Balleshwar temple 01:00 pm lunch 02:30 pm  Move to Nagothane 04:16 pm  Roha Diva Passengers 05:50 pm Reach Panvel The fees of the Trek is RS 800/- Things to Be carried:  Wind Cheater a must Return Train ticket to Panvel Dinner for Saturday Sleeping Bag, BedsheetsIdentity proof (Must), A bottle of water (Minimum 3 Ltrs), TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory), Extra Pair of clothes Camera (Optional),  Medicine those if u rquire usually (Optional), Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks. Some ready to eat food. A haversack to put in all things to be carried. The cost for the trek will... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 01:23 PM PDT

            LittleInfo About The Fort  Type : Hill forts  Fort Range : Karjat  District: Raigad  Grade : Medium  Height : 3100 ft.    Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is awater cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave.A flat floorand well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle.  Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort. Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Nagfani, Siddhagad, Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, Manikgad, and Matheran all these surrounding historical places are visible from top of the fort Peth.  The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:  Meeting Point For Mumbai & Pune people :- Karjat railway Station at 8.15 am.  Catch the 6:10 am cst-karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come ur nearest station  Time table are as follows:-  6:10 am CST  6:18 am Byculla  6:24 am Dadar  6:31 am Kurla  6:35 am Ghatkopar  06:50 am Thane  07:02 am Dombivali  07:10 am Kalyan  07:14 am Vitthalwadi  07:16 am Ulhasnagar  07:20 am Ambarnath  07:27 am Badlapur  07:36 am Vangani  07:40 am Shelu  07:44 am Neral  07:51 am Bhivpuri road  08:00 am Karjat   For Pune peoples reach Karjat 08:00 am.    08:30   am we will proceed to the base village Ambivali by bus/tum-tum or private vehicle.  10:00 am Reach Ambiwali, and have Breakfast, Introduction    10:30 am Start Trek  01:00 pm Reach on top. Explore the fort and Lunch.  02:00 pm Start Descending  04:30 pm Reach base Village and have Refreshment.  05:00 pm Move toward Karjat by bus, tum-tum 06:30 pm  Reach Karjat and take local to Mumbai. Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own. Board the ... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 12:41 PM PDT

                     ONE DAY MONSOON TREK TO TANDULWADI                                       On 13th June 2015                                           Tandulwadi fort is situated 16km away from Kelve Mahim, at a height of 571meters (nearly 1900 feet). Tandulwadi fort is situated at around 4.87 km on north east of Saphale station. In 1737, this fort was captured by Marathas. On the top of the fort, one can find many water cisterns dug in the rocks, water reservoirs and remains of ramparts. Vaitarna River flows to the east of this hill. At the banks of this river a small village called Lalthane is situated. There is a water pond in Lalthane believed to be built by the Portuguese. Grade:  Easy.                                                                                                           The Initenary for the trek is given bellows: Churchgate            05:24 am Mumbai Central     05:34 am Dadar                     05:41 am Bandra                   05:46 am Andheri                  05:55 am Borivali                   06:09 am Bhayander             06:23 am Vasai                     06:34 am Virar                      06:46 am Saphale                 07:03 am Meeting Point: 07:15 am @ Saphale Station on Sunday, 13th June 2015. 07:30 am   Breakfast 08:30 am   Reach base village & Start trek 11:30 am   Reach top, Explore, Lunch 01:00 pm   Start Descend 03:30 pm   Reach the base 04:00 pm   Reach Saphale Station andEvening Refreshments 04:30 pm   Leave for Mumbai Reaching Dadar by 6.00 pm tentatively. The cost for the trek is Rs 500/- per head which includes Travelling from Saphale to Base Point & Back to Saphale by Private Vehicles, Morning and Evening Refreshments,  Expertise Charges. Payment Details: One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. Registration is on first come first serve basis.  Your confirmation is considered only after receiving the registration amount. For Booking please t... Read more

Posted: 29 May 2015 05:42 AM PDT

Raigad Adventure Club arrange monsoon night trek to fantastic "SUDHAGAD" fort on 20th & 21st june 2015. Little info about fort: - Type: - Hill type District: - Raigad Grade: - Medium Height: - 590 M Time to ascend: - approx. 2 hours. Detail of the fort: - Sudhagad is one of the ancient fort in sahyadri. It was the glory of "Bhor state". Initially, sudhagad was called as "Bhorapgad" during empire of Shivaji Maharaj. This fort was named as "Sudhagad". It is called the replica of Raigad. Famous Points: - Pant sachiv wada Bhorai devi temple Bhoreshwar temple Pachchapur darwaja Hattimal Takmak tok of Sudhagad Dindi darwaja.  The tentative itinerary of the trek is given: - Meeting point of Mumbai & Pune peoples: - Panvel Railway station @ 08:20 pm on 20th June. Mumbai peoples catch 06:54 pm CST-Panvel local. So you will be panvel @ 08:13 pm. (use m-Indicator for time table) Pune peoples use bus service because there is no trains on that time to come panvel. 08:40 pm Catch Diva-Roha passenger train to Nagothane. 10:12 pm Reach Nagothane station, dinner time. 11:00 pm Move towards base village "Pali" in a private vehicle. 12:00 am Reach pali, introduction, instruction and start trek. 02:30 am Reach on top, rest of the day. 06:00 am Wakeup call, refreshment, breakfast & tea making. 07:00 am Exploration of fort. 09:00 am Start descend  11:00 am Reach base village & move towards Pali, Ballaleshwar temple 12:00 pm Reach Pali, take Darshan. 01:00 pm Have lunch in Dhaba/ hotel/ village. 02:30 pm Move towards Nagothane station. 03:30 pm Reach station and catch  04:16 pm Roha- Diva Passenger train. 05:50 pm Reach panvel and go back home. ………………………………………………….TREK ENDS…………………………………………………………. Don't Miss 06:54 pm CST-Panvel local, if u miss this train you miss the trek.  Fees: - The fees of the trek will be rs. 800/-  Rs. 500/- Paid in advance to book your seat. If you no paid advance your seat is not confirm. Includes: - Train tickets from Panvel to Nagothane.... Read more