स्पंदनभ्रमंती1 day trek to Tikona Fort, Nr. Lonavla on 30th June 2013, Sunday.
Introduction, Geography & History of Fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: Approx. 3500 ft above MSL
Grade: Easier
Base Village: Tikona - Peth,
Region: Lonavla, Pune.
Tikona also known as Vitandgadis the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune The village nearest the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona literally means "triangle fort".
History:
Malik Ahmed Nizamshah of the Nizam dynasty conquered the fort in 1585 and annexed it to the Nizam territory. In 1657, Shivaji Maharaj brought the whole of Konkan, which had been Nizam territory, under his control when he conquered Tikona along with the forts of Karnala, Lohgad, Mahuli, Songad, Tala, and Visapur. This fort was a strategic nexus: the centre of control for the entire Pawana Mawal region. According to the Treaty of Purandar signed on 12 June 1665. Kubad Khan took over the fort on 18 June but it was later recaptured by the Marathas.
Fascinating Spots:
The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', a water tank and some Satvahan caves. There is a cistern and cave after passing the entrance. About 10 to 15 people can be accommodated in this cave.The path going uphill adjacent to the cave takes to the entrance to the bastion. Cisterns on the right and the fortification on the left, after passing through the entrance. There is a Mahadev Temple uphill, behind which there is a big moat. Circumventing this moat takes to the flag post.There is a beautiful view of Tung, Lohgad, Visapur, Pauna region and Fagne Dam from the bastion. Thus, the whole of Mawal region is visible from fort Tikona.
Itenary of the trek is as follows:
Meeting Point & time
· 08.00 AM @ Lonavala Railway Station.
· Catch 05.40 AM Down Indrayani Express at the convenient station. Timings are as follows
CSTM | 05.40 AM |
DADAR | 05.51 AM |
THANE | 06.14 AM |
KALYAN | 06.35 AM |
KARJAT | 07.15 AM |
LONAVALA | 08.00 AM |
After meeting at Lonavala we will board local train (plat form no 3) which leaves Lonavala by 8.15 and alight at Kamshet.
(For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved tickets in the train if u wish to. Present status in Down Indrayani Express 468 - Available .Contact us before booking)
Please take a ticket till Kamshet
· 08.45 AM Move to Base Village by jeeps
· 09.45 AM Breakfast at Tikona - Peth
· 10.30 AM Start Ascending
· 12.00 PM Summit, Fort exploration, Lunch Rest for 2 hours
· 14.00 PM Start descending
· 15.30 PM Base Village
· 16.45 PM Return Back to Kamshet
· 17.33 PM Catch Local train up to Lonavala.
· 17.55 PM Reach Lonavala Staion.
· 22.00 PM Reach Mumbai (Subjective)
(For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved tickets in the train if u wish to. Present status in Up Indrayani Express 298 - Available .)
Pune trekkers are also welcome. Will follow the same itenary from Kamshet to Kamshet
Ø Group Size: Max.30
Ø Contribution: Rs. 330/-
Includes:
1. Transport from Kamshet to Kamshet by Jeeps
2. Morning breakfast & Evening Tea.
3. Expertise Charges.
Excludes:
1. Rail ticket.
1. Rail ticket.
2. Lunch, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.
3. Anything not mentioned herein.
Ø Things to carry:
1) Lunch of the day
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle min.2 Ltrs
4) Return ticket of Kamshet
5) Extra pair of cloths.
6) Personal medicines (if reqd).
7) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Ø Special Notes:
1) Registration through phone calls only
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.
Ø Contact:
Mr Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615