Dear Trekkers, Photographers & Nature Lovers,
The clouds have broken into thousand shining pearls of water , giving new tinge of green and new life to the parched land . The nature is bathed in the freshness of the new showers and welcomes you with renewed vigour and enthusiasm.So friends,
We at Trek O Phy, invite you to come together and witness the magic of nature this monsoon on Trek to Visapur Fort on 15 June 2013.
Let's Capture the Memories together…
We at Trek O Phy, invite you to come together and witness the magic of nature this monsoon on Trek to Visapur Fort on 15 June 2013.
Let's Capture the Memories together…
More details-
Date : 15 June 2013
Meeting Time : 08:00 am SHARP on 15-06-2016
Meeting Point : Lonavala Station
Charges : Rs. 400/- per person
(Charges includes : Lunch + Morning & Evening Snacks + Return Transport till Khopoli)
Detail Plan :
Meeting Point : Lonavala Station
Charges : Rs. 400/- per person
(Charges includes : Lunch + Morning & Evening Snacks + Return Transport till Khopoli)
Detail Plan :
Indrayani Express :
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05.40 - Mumbai CST
05.51 - Dadar
06.14 - Thane
06.35 - Kalyan
07.15 - Karjat
08.00 - Lonavala
Catching 8:15 local till malavali station
09:30 - Base Village
09:30-10:00 - Breakfast
10:00-13:00 - Trekking ( reach to top & exploring fort)
13:00-14:00 - Reaching 2nd base & lunch
14:00-16:00 - Reach to base, Evening snacks
17:30 - Khopoli Station for return Journey
THINGS TO CARRY-
Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. Compulsory - Good Footwear
2. Compulsory - Water (2 ltrs)
3. Compulsory - Lunch
4. Optional - Personal small medical kit (If requires)
5. Optional - Windcheater/Umbrella
6. Optional - Extra pair of clothes
05.40 - Mumbai CST 05.51 - Dadar
06.14 - Thane
06.35 - Kalyan
07.15 - Karjat
08.00 - Lonavala
Catching 8:15 local till malavali station
09:30 - Base Village
09:30-10:00 - Breakfast
10:00-13:00 - Trekking ( reach to top & exploring fort)
13:00-14:00 - Reaching 2nd base & lunch
14:00-16:00 - Reach to base, Evening snacks
17:30 - Khopoli Station for return Journey
THINGS TO CARRY-
Identity Proof (ID Card)
1. Compulsory - Good Footwear
2. Compulsory - Water (2 ltrs)
3. Compulsory - Lunch
4. Optional - Personal small medical kit (If requires)
5. Optional - Windcheater/Umbrella
6. Optional - Extra pair of clothes
A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above
**In case you guys are carrying Digi-cam or Cell phone carry enough stock of small poly thin bags, to protect it from moisture.
Please pack your haversack with an extra polythene lining to protect the contents from rain.
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
Contact for Enquiry & Booking :
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Amol Joshi – 0-9821562075 / 0-9969963430
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223
Amol Joshi – 0-9821562075 / 0-9969963430
Gaurav Kelkar - 0-9773586223
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Visit us on - http://www.trekophy.com/
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
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Visit us on - http://www.trekophy.com/
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
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About the Place -
| Height: 3040 ft | Type: Hill Fort | Grade: Medium|
Visapur Fort lay in Nane Maval. This region came under Nizamshahi after dissolution of Bahmani rule. It went into the hands of Mughals in the treaty of Mahuli, between Shahajiraje and Mughals. Seeing that the Mughals were not able to keep a control over the region, Shivaji Maharaj captured almost all the forts here till 1660. However, he lost the fort again to Mughals in the treaty of Purandar in 1665. However Aurangzeb broke the treaty. In 1682, Shahbuddin, a Mughal Sardar invaded the region, and killed 60 Marathas in an anguish. However Marathas escaped to Visapur. They were chased, but moved in time to the village of Kusapur. On 4th march 1818 Colonel Prother captured Visapur, and the next day Lohgad fell into his hands.
The main characteristic of this fort is the strong fortification built on a large plateau, to make it one of the strongest forts. A large plateau of this size is found on many less forts. It is difficult to fire cannons on the fort due to its position. We can see the injuries of destruction caused by Mughals and British on Bhaje caves, but this has not affected Visapur much.
The long stretched ramparts fascinate us. On this same plateau we can see a huge stone wheel. It was used for grinding the mixture of lime, jaggery & lead. This mixture was used as cementing material for building purposes. The wheel was driven by bulls, and is the big one of its kind.Other things that add to the uniqueness of the fort are constructions like the bastion on the western side of the fort. This bastion, unlike others is completely within the main ramparts. Such a construction is rarely seen on other forts. The other remnants include old residential places. There is a fountain on the northwestern side.
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