Dear Mates, We at Trek Mates India invite you all for a One Day Trek to Asherigad on 28th July 2013
Information about the place:
Fort: Asherigad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Trek Leader: Vikram Singh - 9987761562
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
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History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
Fascinating Spots :On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
Pics from Last Trek : https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/AsherigadTrek
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting point: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on Sunday 28th July, 2013.
Pick up points: Thane, Majiwada & Fountain Hotel (Ghodbunder Road).
Travel by private vehicle
Reach Base Village 09:00am
Breakfast at the Base Village
Start our trek by 09:30 am
Reach the Top, Lunch, Explore.
Start Descend @ 2:00pm
Reach the base till 5:30 pm.
Start the return journey,
Evening Refreshments enroute
Reaching Dadar by 8.30 pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek is Rs 650/- per head
Inclusions:
Inclusions:
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private Non AC Bus,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments, TMI Expertise
Payment Details:One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch
Bank Name : Union Bank of India
Account ID : 641602010000559
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : Vikramsingh Suryawanshi
Branch : Railway Station Thane(w) branch
IFS code : UBIN0564168
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day, water bottle(Must)
Camera, Cap etc, (Optional),
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of clothes, socks.
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:
Vikram Singh: 99877 61562
Vishal Khond: 82911 39993 / 93220 69953
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