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 ‘The Gibralter of East’ on 24-25 Dec 2012.
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 ‘The Gibralter of East’ on 24-25 Dec 2012.
Let's Capture the Memories together…
More details-Date : 24-25 Dec 2012
Meeting Time : 10.30 pm SHARP on 23-12-2012
Meeting Point : Mumbai Central ST Depot
Meeting Point : Mumbai Central ST Depot
Charges : Rs. 1100/- per Member (Guest Fee- Rs. 50/- Extra for Non-member)
About the Place :
Height : Abt 2900 ft
Grade : Medium
Fort Raigad has been described by European historians as ‘The Gibralter of East’. It was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya.When he first saw the place, Shivaji Maharaj could not help exclaim: “This Fort is formidable. All sides appear as if chiselled from a mountain of solid rock. Not even a blade of grass grows on the sheer vertical rock. This is a paragon to house the throne”.
At the foothills near village Pachad, is Chit Darwaja, also known as Jit Darwaja. After gruelling foot-slogging, you reach Khoob Ladha Buruj. It is a strategically located turret, from where an aggressor attacking from either flank could be repelled. Nearly a mile ahead, after a difficult climb comes the Maha Darwaja. Built over 350 years ago, this main entrance to the Fort stands majestically.
It is as imposing and stout today, as it was then! The design of this Maha Darwaja is an enigma. It defies detection of its location to the attacker. Blind curves enroute make it impossible for the attacker to use elephants to knock it down. In the battle of those historic times, elephants were used to demolish fort entrances.THINGS TO CARRY-
1. Shoes/Floaters (Compulsory)
2. Water (2 ltrs) (Compulsory)
3. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat, Blanket
4. Insect repellent cream/Sun protection cream (optional)
3. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat, Blanket
4. Insect repellent cream/Sun protection cream (optional)
5. Torch with spare set of batteries. (COMPULSORY)
6. Extra pair of clothes with a towel and napkin.
6. Extra pair of clothes with a towel and napkin.
7. Windcheater/Umbrella (Optional)
7. Personal small medical kit (Optional)
8. Other things as per your choice (Camera, etc)
9. A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above
7. Personal small medical kit (Optional)
8. Other things as per your choice (Camera, etc)
9. A haversack to put in all the things mentioned above
Please avoid wearing gold and other valuable ornaments.
Payment details:
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
Regards,
Trek-O-Phy