Swachhand : One Day Trek to -“KORIGAD + GHANGAD” On Sunday Dt.30th
JUNE,2013
Dear All,
We, SWACHHAND are planning to go for a one day trek to “Koraigad+ Ghangad” on Sunday Dt.30th June, 2013
Duration: 30th June,2013 ( Journey Starts on 29th June 11.45 pm)
Mode of Transport: Private Transport
Meeting point: 29th June, Opp. Dreams mall near Bhandup (w) Railway Station
at 11.30 pm
Little about the Forts :-
Ghangad
Height :3000 ft. Range : Sudhagad District : Raigad
Grade : Medium Base Village : Ekole
Ghangad is situated on western side of Mulshi River, which is called as Korbarase Maval. This fort is surrounded by Korigad, Telbaila and Sudhagad, but still lonely and separated. You can see Sudhagad, Sarasgad and wall of Tailbaila from the fort, also Nandand Ghat, Savvashincha Ghat and Bhorpaychi Nal, which descend to Konkan.There is not much documentation explored about history of the fort. Earlier it was with Koli Samant, then with Adilshah and later with the Marathas.
Korigad
Height : 3000 Range : Lonavala District :Pune
Grade : Easy Base Village : Peth Shahpur
Korigad also called Koraigad, or Kumwarigad is a fort located about 20 km away from Lonavla in Pune district, Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. This fort was incorporated into his kingdom by Shivaji Maharaj along with the forts of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona in 1657.
There are two lakes on the top of the fort. A temple to its patron goddess Koraidevi also exists along with several smaller temples to dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. The interesting part of the fort is that its wall is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter(about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. It has six cannons - the largest of which called the Laxmi Toph is located near. the Korai devi temple. From the top of the fort, tourists can avail view of the Amby Valley developed by Sahara Group.
Things to be carried:
●Identity Card, ●Some ready to eat food,● Water bottle 02 Liters, ●Lunch for Sunday i.e.30th June,2013(Must),●Polythene bag for your garbage,●Towel, Napkins, Extra pair of cloths ●Medicine those if u require usually, ●Comfortable shoes, sandals, ● Windcheaters, Raincoats,●2-3 bunch of papers,● A haver sacks to put in all the things to be carried… so that one has one hands free while walking, ● Camera – Optional
*** Cost for Trek: Rs. 750/- Per person
Cost Inclusions: * Mumbai to Mumbai Transportation by Private Vehicle
*Tea, Breakfast, Snacks, Medical during the Trek
* Expertise charges
Cost Exclusions: * Lunch for Sunday i.e.30th June,2013 &
* Personal orders of food & cold drinks
Last Date of Registration: 26th June, 2013 Advance for Registration: Rs. 400/-ü Registration will be on ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS’ for the first 30 registrations only.
ü You can pay directly through bank transfers. Kindly get back to us for account details.
ü Registrations are only through phone calls.
For More Details & Registration Contact our members at:
Pravin Ghude 9920404522, Rushikesh Sakhare 9967686828,
Ganesh Bhopalgade 9619669104, Sachin Shirawale 9321507040
General Rules / Instructions for the participants and members:-
- Kindly carry Identity proof for the trek.
- Anyone above 12 years can Join the Trek
- Please book your seat (name) well in advance and reconfirm the time and date on the day of departure on phone because program may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Bookings for all treks shall close two (2) days before the event date. Bookings shall strictly be on first come first serve basis.
- Each participant shall carry things as above (Please read Things to Carry) for every trek.
- The leader’s decision will be final and all the members should abide by it. Trek leaders have the authority to alter/modify the program/route without intimation.
- We all are committed to keep the trail clean and urges all participants to help the cause by not littering during the trek. Keep all the waste with you and even if you find some waste, collect it and deposit at the base village at the end of the trek. Do not destroy or dirty the archeological, historical monuments.
- Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, ex. drinking etc.
- Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
- Participants should inform the leaders if they suffer from any heart ailments, blood pressure, asthma etc. If the leaders are not informed and any untoward incident takes place, neither the leaders not Swachhand Team will be held responsible.
- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any mishaps/accidents during the program. Or compensation in whatsoever manner.
- Note:
- Please read above Instructions/ rules and regulations Carefully. You are bound by the same.
- Print and leave a copy of this mail at home, with a friend or relative in case of Emergency.
- If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
Team Swachhand