WSR invite you all for Bike Ride to Korlai & Janjira Fort ( Alibaug ) on 05th December 2015 About: Korlai Fort: Korlai fort can be seen from the bridge at Salav, located at three Kms. from Revdanda, on the Revdanda – Kashid road. The fort is an Old Portuguese outpost guarding the entrance to the river. A small road leads up to the top of the fort. There is a Lighthouse on the fort and a small climb from behind the lighthouse will take you to the fort. The fort is in ruins, but the view from the lighthouse is beautiful and the rocky beach at Korlai is also good. The Janjira Fort: Janjira is Marathi corruption of the Arabic word Jazirah, which means an island. The Janjira Fort was built by the rulers of the Ahmed Nagar under the patronage of emperor Malik Amber in the 15th century AD. The fort is build in the sea 2 km inside of Murud. This is one of the vital sea-forts in Maharashtra. It has strong walls 40 ft high and standing intact even after being battered by the sea waves from all four sides. the fort was never conquered by any enemy for over 350 years. Shivaji, Sambhaji and the Peshwas tried to take over the fort. But the Marathas, British or Portuguese could never capture Janjira. Itinerary for the Bike Ride: Saturday 05th December 2015 07:00 am: McDonald Kalamboli 07:15 am: Start ride 08:30 am: Tea and Breakfast 10:30 am: Reach Korlai Fort Fort Exploration 13:00 pm: Lunch at Murud 15:00 pm: Move towards fort 15:30 pm: Janjira fort Murud Fort Exploration 17:00 pm: Move to Mumbai 21:00 pm: Reach Mumbai The Cost for the event: WSR will pay for the food and accommodation of all the participants which will be equally divided among every member of the trek after the event. Rs. 250 extra will be added to the same (per person), considered as the administration charges for WSR. Expected Expenses: 800 - 1000 per person (excluding Petrol/ Maintenance) Petrol and Maintenance cost is settled by the bike owner and the person accomp...
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