TMI : Trek To Chanderi on 4th July 2010
Little info about the fort
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: medium- hard
Base Village: Chinchawli
Range: Matheran
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2330 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: medium- hard
Base Village: Chinchawli
Range: Matheran
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.
Lots of water streams and rocky path to the fort through waterfalls make the fort really interesting.
The view from the top is really alluring, one can observe Karnala, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Manikgad, Peb, Matheran, Nakhind, Navra navri, Tavli ect 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.
“Most of the regular trekkers have been to chanderi from Chinchawli side, hence to bring some difference in the itinerary; we will be scaling Chanderi from Panvel side and be descending by the regular route to chinchawli village.”
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:Meeting point : Panvel Station sharp at 6.50am.
Timing of the Panvel local will be provided.
Breakfast and reach the base village by Tum-tum.
Reach the top in next 4 hrs, Lunch Break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 1.30pm.
Timing of the Panvel local will be provided.
Breakfast and reach the base village by Tum-tum.
Reach the top in next 4 hrs, Lunch Break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 1.30pm.
We will be descending on the other side –base village here is Chinchawli.
Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our Back journey from Vangani station.
Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our Back journey from Vangani station.
Reaching Mumbai by 9.30-10.00pm tentatively.
Note : due to thick forestation there are chances of insect bite so we suggest you to wear full cloths and carry insect repellants.
The cost for the trek is Rs 150/- per head which includes
Travelling from Panvel onwards and back till Vangani,
Breakfast and evening refreshments.
Train fare has to be taken care of by the members themselves.
Pune people will haveto bare their transportation charges till Panvel n back.Note : Registrations through phone calls only.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Sunday,
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks (shoes with good grip are preferred over floaters)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters,
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Sunday,
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks (shoes with good grip are preferred over floaters)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Windcheaters,
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Photographs taken last year
Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below for registration or further details:
Mumbai Coordinators
Priti Patel : 9869524260
Priti Patel : 9869524260
Vikram Singh : 99875 60722
Manoj Kalwar : 9870775633
Pune Coordinators
Zeenat : 9881736231 / 8983394613
Ravi : 9923100958
Ravi : 9923100958
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Rules & Regulations
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention:
Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India
