Brief Introduction about Tringalwadi Fort:
Height: 3238 feet
Grade: Easy
Fort Range: Igatpuri (Western Range)
Location: Igatpuri-Nasik
Tringalvadi: Tringalwadi has a beautiful fort, the trek to this fort is through lush green grass and a dam. The exact period of construction of this fort is not known, however, one can roughly estimate the fort to be in existence since 10th century. Also no historical details are available to know the period during which it was under control of Marathas, however, during the year 1688; Mughals took control over the fort by perfidy.
Fascinating Spots :
As one approaches this fort through Tringalwadi village at the foothills of the fort, we come across ‘Pandav leni’ caves. These caves are divided into three major areas viz. an outer verandah, ‘Vihar’, the abbey and internal ‘Garbhagriha’.
Itinerary:
Meeting point: Igatpuri Railway Station @09.00 AM /
Catch Tapovan Express, starts at 06:10 AM from CST check schedule below
(Travelling from Mumbai to Igatpuri and Vise versa, tickets needs to be taken by indivisual)
Mumbai CST 06:10 AM
Dadar 06:23 AM
Thane 06:48 AM
Kalyan 07:05 AM
Igatpuri 08:53 AM
After reach at Igatpuri
09:30 Hrs:- Have refreshment/breakfast
10.00 Hrs:- Start the walk towards the Tringalwadi Fort
11:00 Hrs:- Reach the Base Village
11:30 Hrs:- Cross the Dam & strat the Ascend
12:15 Hrs:- A Top, Explore the Fort
02:00 Hrs:- Start Descend
02:45 Hrs:- Reach base village, Have lunch, Explore the Village, Enjoy near the Dam
03:30 Hrs:- Start the return towards Igatpuri
04:30 Hrs:- Reach Igatpuri
05:00 Hrs:- Onwards take any Train for the Mumbai.
(Bareilly - Mumbai LTT Weekly Express/14314 or Gitanjali Express/12860)
07:30 Hrs:- Reach Mumbai
(Timings may vary ½ hr, with subject to individual’s pace at trek and traffic conditions)
Things to be carried:
1)A Water Bottle (~3 Ltrs)
2)Torch with Extra Battery
3)Camera, Cell Phone, Mug (Optional)
4)Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
5)Some ready to eat food.
6)Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
7)Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
8)mosquito’s cream, Old News papers
9)Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes,
10)A haversack to put all these things
11). And most important: A sense of adventure.
Trek Fees Rs.300 per Person
This includes Igatpuri to Tringalvadi return travelling, Breakfast and Lunch for the day.
For further information and registrations call or sms:
Suhas Pawar :- 09004036573
Ram Gidde :- 09867206446
Note :- All our treks are Eco-friendly; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund. Respect the Heritage and culture. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins. Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members.
No Arguments will be entertained.
Regards,
Gadwat Team.
