Trek Mates India invite you to a One Day Monsoon Trek to Ghosalgad, Talagad & Mandad Caves on 16th June, 2013. Sunday
Little Information about event:
GHOSALGAD :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1200 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Roha, Raigad
Base Village: Ghosale
Trek Leader : Vishal Khond (8291139993)
GHOSALGAD : Approx 10 km south of Roha and 32 km east of Murud is a mountain which arises majestically to the sky. A fort on the top of hill has been named Ghosalgad after the village Ghosala below. The fort was used as look out post for those ruling over Murud.
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1200 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Roha, Raigad
Base Village: Ghosale
Trek Leader : Vishal Khond (8291139993)
GHOSALGAD : Approx 10 km south of Roha and 32 km east of Murud is a mountain which arises majestically to the sky. A fort on the top of hill has been named Ghosalgad after the village Ghosala below. The fort was used as look out post for those ruling over Murud.
As the base village Ghosal is at a considerable height, a hike to the fort from the base is not much and there is an easy path to the top. A water pond named Wajta Haud, remnants of watch tower, fortified wall, temple of Bhavani and Ganapati, water cisterns etc. can be seen atop. A beautiful view of base village Ghosala, Murud creek and Talagad can be seen from the top.
TALAGAD :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1000 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Roha, Raigad
Base Village: Medhe
Trek Leader : Vishal Khond (8291139993)
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1000 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Region: Roha, Raigad
Base Village: Medhe
Trek Leader : Vishal Khond (8291139993)
TALAGAD : A fortified monument on the southern bank of Malti creek, the Tala fort lies east west at a height of 1000 feet above the sea level in Tala town in Maharashtra. The fort is separated from the rest of the hill by a wide gap. This protected monument of 4th century was built during the reign of Bhoja Raja and was used as a watch on the beautiful Rajpuri stream. Tala fort is a very good example for the artistic talents of the then generation. The bottom of the hill in which the fort situates is surrounded by thick woody forest. Once a center of prime importance, this marvelous construction stands as the relic of its past glory.
MANDAD / KUDA CAVES :
Kuda caves, famous for Buddhist caves. These rock cut caves are classic example of Buddhist cave art and amazing for their architectural excellence. These caves have two levels and the individual blocks are smaller and are on the upper levels. The inscriptions on the caves are the preaching of Buddha and his disciples. The interiors of the caves are carved with stupas and a rock carved image of an elephant as the janitor is inscribed on the front gate of the caves.
In many of the caves in Kuda hills, there are evidences to testify that monks used them as dwelling places. The inscriptions, letters and paintings in the Kuda hills shows that these caves are built in during first to sixth centuary B.C. Set up on a hilly terrain, the Kuda caves give a magnificient view of the valley below. This is a recommended place for those who are having a keen interest in historical monuments and archeology.
In many of the caves in Kuda hills, there are evidences to testify that monks used them as dwelling places. The inscriptions, letters and paintings in the Kuda hills shows that these caves are built in during first to sixth centuary B.C. Set up on a hilly terrain, the Kuda caves give a magnificient view of the valley below. This is a recommended place for those who are having a keen interest in historical monuments and archeology.
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Pick up points: Chembur - 06:15 am, Vashi - 06:40 am, Panvel - 07:00am
Reach Base Village Ghosale 10:00am,
Start our trek by 10:30 am
Reach on Top Ghosalgad @ 12:00 noon Explore n Descend.
Reach Kuda Caves @ 01:30
Lunch & explore the caves
Reach Tala Village @ 3:00
Start our trek by 3:10
On top Talagad @ 3:45 Explore n Descend
Reach Base Village @ 4:30
Start our Return Journey @ 5:00pm
Evening Refreshments on the way
Reach Mumbai by 9.00 pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek is Rs 700/- per head Inclusions:
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,
Breakfast
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,
Breakfast
Evening Refreshments
For Booking please transfer INR 500 into following account :
Account Name – Vishal Ravindra Khond
Bank – ICICI Bank Ltd
Branch – Naupada Branch, Thane
IFS Code – ICIC0000035
Saving Account Number - 003501542728
(Once payment is done , please send an email to vishalkhond9@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point)
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
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