स्पंदन भ्रमंती 2 days monsoon bonus range trek to Tail-baila-Ghanagad-Sudhagad (via Savashnicha Ghat), in Maval & Pali Region on 10th To 11th August 2013, (i.e. Saturday to Sunday)
IMP: For entire trek Endurance level required is high.
Introduction, Geography & History of Forts:
Tail-Baila
Type: Hill Fort
Height: Approx. 3200 ft above MSL
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Tail-Baila village
Region: Maval.
Tel-baila is basically a watch tower built to guard over the Sahwashni ghat near Pali. Telbaila, situated around 94 km from Pune is a 'Magmatic Dyke' which is a very steep vertical wall of rocks created by intruding magma in to a fissure. The wall is divided into two dykes at the middle where a small Shivalaya exists. Tel-baila was a fort with steps which the British destroyed with mines & guns just to prevent any mutiny in future against the British Rule. Today Tel-baila stands as one of the most prominent places in the Sahyadris famous for its four rock-climbing routes. the rock walls of Tel-baila offer great rock climbing opportunities of technical grade. There are lot of ancient man made water tank & caves at the base as well as on the climbing routes. It's a climber's paradise. However during the trek we are going up to the temple and enjoy the scenic beauty of Sudhagad in Konkan visible right beyond the deep valley.
Type: Hill Fort
Height: Approx. 3000 ft above MSL
Grade: Medium
Base Village: Ekole
Region: Maval.
Ghangad is situated on western side of Mulshi River, which is called as Korbarase Maval. This fort is surrounded by Korigad, Telbaila and Sudhagad, but still lonely and separated. There is not much documentation available about history of the fort. Earlier it was with Koli Samant, then with Adilshah and later with the Marathas.
On the fort you can see the remnants of old palaces along with some water tanks which are now in very bad condition. You can see Sudhagad, Sarasgad and wall of Tail-baila from the fort, also Nandand Ghat, Savvashincha Ghat and Bhorpaychi Nal, which descend to Konkan.
Sudhagad :
Height : 2100 feet
Grade : Medium
Base Village: Dhondase / Pachhapur
Region : Pali (Tal. Sudhagad) Raigad.
Sudhagad fort is believed to have been in existence since 200 BC. The Bhorai Devi temple on top is said to have been built by Sage Bhrug Rishi. The rulers of bhor dynasty were worshippers of Bhoraidevi.
The first reference of Sudhagad is in the year 1436 when Bahamani Sultan won over the fort. In 1657 the fort came under the control of Marathas and the name was changed from Bhorapgad to Sudhagad.
Main Attractions on the fort : Pant Sachiv Wada, bhorai devi temple, Takmak Tok, Mahadarwaja.
Savvashnicha Ghat:
It is an ancient trade route which connects konkan and Ghat region. There are few more trade routes located in this area viz. Nandand Ghat and Bhorpaychi Nal, which descend to Konkan.
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
Mumbai CST 05.40 AM
Dadar 05.51 AM
Thane 06.14 AM
Kalyan 06.35 AM
Karjat 07.15 AMLonavala 08.0 AM
Day -1 (Saturday)
• 08.00 AM Breakfast at Lonavala
• 08.30 AM Move towards Base Village of Tel-baila by local transport (ST bus)
• 09.30 AM Reach Tel-baila village,
• 09.45 AM Introduction, Start ascending.
• 10.30 AM Atop, exploration of Fort & surrounding region
• 11.15 AM Start descending
• 12.00 PM Base Village, Lunch.
• 01.30 PM Proceed towards Ekole (Ghangad) by local transport
• 03.00 PM Reach Ekole, Start ascending
• 04.00 PM Atop, Fort Exploration
• 05.00 PM Descend
• 06.00 PM Base Village
• Stay in at Garjai Temple or Villagers house.
• Cook food, camp fire.... & retire for the day.
Day -2 (Sunday)
• 06.30 AM Wake up, Morning activities, T & snacks
• 07.30 AM Start descending for Sudhagad through Savvashnicha Ghat
• 08.00 AM Explore Thanale caves
• 10.00 AM Dhondse village (base village of Sudhagad)
• 12.30 PM Atop Sudhagad,
• Lunch-Exploration for 1.5 hour
• 02.00 PM Start descending
• 04.00 PM Base village
• 05.30 PM Pali ST Stand
• 08.00 PM Khopoli Railway Station for local train
• 10.30 PM Reach Dadar (Subjective)
Group Size: Max.15 Only.
Includes:
1. Transport from Lonavala to Khopoli by local transport
2. 2 simple veg meals & Morning & Evening Tea breakfast.
Excludes:
1. To & fro Rail ticket.
2. Lunch of the Saturday, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.3. Anything not mentioned herein.
Things to carry:
1) Lunch of the Saturday
2) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
3) Water bottle min.3 Ltrs
4) Rail ticket up to Lonavala5) Extra pair of cloths. Towel, raincoats, etc.
6) Personal medical kit. (if reqd).
7) Plate, spoon, mug.
8) Bedding (Sleeping mat/bag)
9) Torch with spare set of batteries.
10) A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Special Notes:
1) Registration through phone calls only
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
3) We all are going for an historic, adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the cost of discipline.
4) Do’s & Don’ts will be explained during the introduction session. All are bound by the same.
Contact:
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615
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