Hi Mates, we at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a One day Monsoon Trek to Chanderi via Vangani on 6th July ’14.
Trek Details:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
District: Raigad
Range: Matheran
Base Village: Vangani
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
District: Raigad
Range: Matheran
Base Village: Vangani
Chanderi is an ancient army fort situated near Vangani (Kalyan).
There are not much remnants on the top except few water tanks and shatters stones
The view from the top is really alluring; one can observe Karnala, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Manikgad, Peb, Matheran, Nakhind, Navra navri, Tavli etc from the top.
There is no significant history attached to this fort. Near the caves on the fort are visible some remnants of fortification. This is the only sign to designate Chanderi as a fort. In May 1656, Shivaji Maharaj conquered all territory up to Kalyan-Bhiwandi-Rairi. This was when this fort came under the rule of the Marathas.
Lack of development, low water storage areas, absence of significant constructions, limited facilities for people to stay and extremely difficult approach road seem to suggest that rather than a fort, this was possibly a military base.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
We will be starting with the second karjat local (time table given below)
People may board the same Karjat train from the stations of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second compartment from CST side: Please take return ticket)
People may board the same Karjat train from the stations of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second compartment from CST side: Please take return ticket)
Reach Vangani by 7:36.
Breakfast, Travel till base village by Auto/Private vehicle
Trek till top in 3hrs
Lunch,
Descend till base village by 5 pm
Back to Vangani and then back to Mumbai by 9:30 pm tentatively.
Train Timing
CST - Karjat Fast Local
CST - 06:16 am
Byculla - 06:23 am
Dadar - 06:30 am
Kurla - 06:37 am
Ghatkopar - 6:41 am
Thane - 6:56 am
Dombivali - 7:08 am
Kalyan - 7:16 am
Vangani - 7:45 am
CST - Karjat Fast Local
CST - 06:16 am
Byculla - 06:23 am
Dadar - 06:30 am
Kurla - 06:37 am
Ghatkopar - 6:41 am
Thane - 6:56 am
Dombivali - 7:08 am
Kalyan - 7:16 am
Vangani - 7:45 am
The charges for the trek will be Rs 500/- per head, which includes
Travelling from Vangani to Vangani
Travelling from Vangani to Vangani
Morning and Evening Refreshments
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Sunday.
A bottle of water (At-least 2 Ltrs),
some extra clothes for changing
Lunch for Sunday.
A bottle of water (At-least 2 Ltrs),
some extra clothes for changing
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
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