Trek to Fort Tikona on 16th of June 2013
Dear OffBeaters ,
We invite you to an pre monsoon trek to Fort Tikona on 16th of June 2013.
Trivia
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3580 feet above mean sea level
Base Village: Tikona Peth
Region: Lonavala
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Named by its peculiar triangular shape fort Tikona is an easy trek suitable for beginners. The eye catching view of the Pawna Dam back waters and the fort Tunga situated beyond that is a mesmerizing experience.
On top of the fort one can find an intact entrance door, a temple of Trimbakeshwar Mahadev(Lord Shiva) and few caves. The specialty of this idol is the shivlinga is made up of Shaligram stone.
The itinerary for the trek is as given below.
Meeting Point : Kamshet staion at 8.35am
Transportation till Kamshet :
People from mumbai are requested to reserve tickets in any of the train reaching Lonavala by 08.00am and then board local train (plat form no 3) which leaves Lonavala by 8.15 and alight at Kamshet.
Please take a ticket till Kamshet
Options : Indrayani Express
Timings :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14am
Kalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
Or people may opt to board any buy for Lonavala reaching there before 08.00am as per their convenience.
Note : It is advisable to reserve tickets in advance as the general compartment is always crowded on weekends.
For Pune People : Catch Pune Lonavala Train
Pune Station: 06:27 am
Shivaji Nagar : 06:33 am
Kamshet Station: 07:30 am
08.45 am : Move to tilona Peth
Breakfas, Introduction
10.30 am : Start Trek
12.00 pm : Reach atop, Fort Exploration
01.30 pm : Start Descending
02.30 pm : Reach Base, Lunch
04.00 pm : Start Return Journey
05.00 pm : Reach Kamshet Station
08.30-09.30pm : Reach Mumbai / Pune Tentatively
Contribution
Rs 400/- per person
Which Includes
Transportation from Kamshet to Kamshet
1 Break Fast + 1 Meals
Group Size : 25 Max
Avoid being part of the herd of 50's + + +
Smaller the group better the interactions and coordination.
For registration kindly transfer Rs 400/- per head in the following A/c
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code: UBIN0536911
A/c Type : Savings A/c
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) at offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check list :
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters (must)
Ready to eat snacks
Personal medicines
Windcheater
Change of clothes if needed
Good shoes
Other accessories
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration
Registration or queries:
Zeenat : 9850193039
Priti : 9987990300
Rajas : 9664782503
Rajas : 9664782503
Email Id : offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Regards,
Team OffBeat Sahyadri