Dear Mates,
We, at Trek Mates India invite you all for a one day trek to Asherigad on 16th December 2012
Fort: Asheri Gad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Trek Leader: Vishal Khond
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
Fascinating Spots :On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
Fascinating Spots :On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
Pics from Last Trek : https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/AsherigadTrek
Itinerary
Meeting Point Virar (Local timing for the same are given below.)
From here we travel by Shuttle to Palghar (7.40 to 8.40)
Have breakfast and travel by auto till Base Village
Ascend the fort from 10 AM to 1 pm
Lunch and explore fort
Start descend by 2.30
Reach base village by 5
Start back by auto.
Shuttle back from palghar to Virar at 6.30
Local at Virar.
Reach Mumbai by 9.30 approx.
Train timing to reach Virar:
Churchgate 05:52
Marine Lines 05:55
Charni Rd 05:57
Grant Rd 06:00
Mumbai Central 06:02
Mahalakshmi No stop
Lower Parel No stop
Elphinstone rd No stop
Dadar 06:09
Matunga Rd No stop
Mahim No stop
Bandra 06:15
Khar Rd No stop
Santa Cruz No stop
Vile Parle No stop
Andheri 06:23
Jogeshwari 06:26
Goregaon 06:31
Malad 06:35
Kandivali 06:38
Borivali 06:44
Dahisar 06:47
Mira Rd 06:52
Bhayander 06:57
Naigaon 07:03
Vasai Rd 07:08
Nalla Sopara 07:13
Virar 07:20
Churchgate 05:52
Marine Lines 05:55
Charni Rd 05:57
Grant Rd 06:00
Mumbai Central 06:02
Mahalakshmi No stop
Lower Parel No stop
Elphinstone rd No stop
Dadar 06:09
Matunga Rd No stop
Mahim No stop
Bandra 06:15
Khar Rd No stop
Santa Cruz No stop
Vile Parle No stop
Andheri 06:23
Jogeshwari 06:26
Goregaon 06:31
Malad 06:35
Kandivali 06:38
Borivali 06:44
Dahisar 06:47
Mira Rd 06:52
Bhayander 06:57
Naigaon 07:03
Vasai Rd 07:08
Nalla Sopara 07:13
Virar 07:20
The charges of the trek are Rs 350/-per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Palghar to Palghar.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshment
Travel expenditure from Palghar to Palghar.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshment
Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
An identity proof,
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water.
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
An identity proof,
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water.
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
For more details and registartion, please contact:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Vishal Khond: 9322069953
Nilesh Patil: 08655588508 / 09619990866
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first basisLast
Thanks and Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
Limited seats, entry on first come first basisLast
Thanks and Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
