Spandan Bhramanti : 1day trek to Avchitgad on 01 December 2013,
Sunday.
Location: Roha
District: Raigad
Fort Height: Approx
977 feet above MSL
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Easy
Date 01/12/2013
Mode of
Transport : Konkan Railway.
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About Avchitgad:
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About Avchitgad:
Avchitgad is
situated near Roha in the Raigad
district. Medha is the base village of
this fort. The fort is spread on an area on hill top which has a shape of horse
shoe.
This fort is believed to be built by
Shilahar kings and subsequently used by the Nizam of Ahmednagar. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj also believed to
have reconstructed this fort. The work was carried out in a hurry and hence the
name 'Avchit' (hurry) 'gad' (fort).
The approximate height of this fort is
977 feet. It is a 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, Sudhagad,
Raigad. On the southern side there is citadel. On the western side of the
citadel, there are 7 small water cisterns on the western side. Amongst these
cisterns there is a shrine dedicated to Shivaji's Sardar Baji Pasalkar.
There
is a dense forest around the entire fort with leopards, monkeys and foxes.Itinerary :
Meeting time and place: 06.00 AM @ Diva Railway Station platform No.4
Catch the Diva-Sawantwadi Kokan Railway starting from Diva.
Catch the Diva-Sawantwadi Kokan Railway starting from Diva.
Diva : 06.20 AM (Central line)
Panvel :
07.00 AM (Harbour line)
Roha : 09.00 AM
Participants coming from Western suburbs &
Dadar can catch the same train at Panvel station at its schedule time.
09.00 AM @ Roha railway station for snacks
10.00 AM @ Medha base village, start ascending
10.00 AM @ Medha base village, start ascending
11.30 AM @ At top, Fort exploration, lunch &
rest
13.30 PM @ Start descending
13.30 PM @ Start descending
15.00 PM @ Base village
15.40 PM @ Catch Roha-Diva passenger @ Roha
17.55 PM @ Panvel (Time is subjective)
17.55 PM @ Panvel (Time is subjective)
18.50 PM @ Diva Station
Contribution: Initial contribution
for trek is Rs. 200/-
If we miss the 03.40 PM Roha – Diva
passenger, the travelling expenses will increase by Rs.50/- (due to ST bus) the
same will have to borne by the participant.
Cost includes -
Railway ticket from Roha to Panvel / Diva by Passenger train, Local transport
at Roha, Morning & Evening refreshments, guide fees and any incidental expenses.
Cost Excludes– Diva /
Panvel to Roha railway ticket, Lunch and other expenses.
Things to carry:
Things to carry:
1) Lunch of the day
2) Your Diva / Panvel to Roha railway ticket.
3) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
4) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
5) Extra pair of cloths
6) Good quality shoes.
7) Torch
3) Some ready to eat food, dry snacks, biscuits, cakes, etc.
4) Water bottle of min 3 ltrs.
5) Extra pair of cloths
6) Good quality shoes.
7) Torch
8) Plastic bags to protect your belongings from
getting wet.
8) Haversack to keep all the above material
9) Windcheater, raincoat
Note:
1) Registration through phone calls & SMS only
2) Avoid wearing gold ornaments and valuables.
For confirmation please contact
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kumar Gaudse: 9870577761 / 9930252241
Kavish
Sukhthankar: 9820330615