Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a One Day Monsoon Trek to Avchitgad Fort near Roha on 20th July, Saturday 2013.
Some info about Avchitgad:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1500 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Endurance : Easy
Region : Roha
Base Village: Medha
Base Village: Medha
Trek Leader : Manoj Kalwar
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(* Pics from Rushikesh Kulkarni)
Avchitgad is a fort located in the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra. The fort is situated near Roha in the Raigad district. At the base of this fort is a village called Medha.
This fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is also believed to have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the name 'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort). In the Third Anglo-Maratha War, this fort was won over by Colonel Prother from the Peshwas in the year 1818 along with other forts in the neighbouring region.
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(* Pics from Rushikesh Kulkarni)
The approximate height of this fort is 977 feet It is a fairly easy trek through the jungle up to the fort which takes about an hour to climb. From atop the fort one can have a beautiful view of the neighbouring forts of Telbaila, Sarasgad, Dhangad, Sudhagad, Raigad and Savashnagad.
The fort has a large dodecagonal-shaped cistern which was used mainly for bathing and washing purposes. Nearby this cistern there are 6 smaller cisterns which have potable water. A small temple of the Pingalsai goddess is also situated atop.
There is a dense forest around the entire fort with leopards, monkeys and foxes.
View from the top of Fort.
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(* Pics from Rushikesh Kulkarni)
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
On 20th July 2013 , Saturday Morning
Payment Details:
Account Details
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Chembur / Vashi])
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks. (Please avoid Sports / Canvas Shoes)
(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
OR
Thane (w) 400602.
Regards,
Trek Mates India
Avchitgad is a fort located in the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra. The fort is situated near Roha in the Raigad district. At the base of this fort is a village called Medha.
This fort is believed to be built by Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji is also believed to have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the name 'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort). In the Third Anglo-Maratha War, this fort was won over by Colonel Prother from the Peshwas in the year 1818 along with other forts in the neighbouring region.
The approximate height of this fort is 977 feet It is a fairly easy trek through the jungle up to the fort which takes about an hour to climb. From atop the fort one can have a beautiful view of the neighbouring forts of Telbaila, Sarasgad, Dhangad, Sudhagad, Raigad and Savashnagad.
The fort has a large dodecagonal-shaped cistern which was used mainly for bathing and washing purposes. Nearby this cistern there are 6 smaller cisterns which have potable water. A small temple of the Pingalsai goddess is also situated atop.
There is a dense forest around the entire fort with leopards, monkeys and foxes.
View from the top of Fort.
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
On 20th July 2013 , Saturday Morning
Meeting Point for Mumbai People : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @6:00am
Pickup Point : Yogi Hotel , Diamond Garden , Chembur @ 6.15am
Pickup Point : Vashi below Main Bridge @ 7.00am
Travel by private vehicle till the Base Village.
Breakfast on the Way
Breakfast on the Way
Reach Base Village by 10:30am
Start our trek by 11:00 am
Reach the Top by 12:30pm
Explore the Fort and Lunch Time
Start Descend by 3pm
Explore the Fort and Lunch Time
Start Descend by 3pm
Reach the base till 4:00 pm.
Start the return journey by 5:00pm
Evening Refreshments on the way back to Mumbai
Reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.
Start the return journey by 5:00pm
Evening Refreshments on the way back to Mumbai
Reaching Mumbai by 9.30 pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek will be INR 650/- per head,
which includes,
which includes,
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Dadar / Chembur / Vashi])
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks. (Please avoid Sports / Canvas Shoes)
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
(Pls Msg if calls not answered.)
Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com for any query
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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