Trek To Kothaligad on 25th of September 2009
Hi friends, we at Trek Mates, have arranged a trek to Kothaligad (Peth) on 25th July 2010.
Little Info About The Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
District : Raigad
Grade : Medium
Height : 3100 ft.
Kothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle.
Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort. Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Nagfani, Siddhagad, Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, Manikgad, and Matheran all these surrounding historical places are visible from top of the fort Peth.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting Point For Mumbai People :
We will be starting with the second karjat local (time table given below)
People may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from CST side)
Meeting point For Pune people :
Karjat Station at 8.05am at west side ticket counter.
After breakfast at Karjat we will proceed to the base village Ambivali by bus/tum-tum.
Start the trek by 10.30am.
Reach pethechiwadi in next an hour.
Spend some time on platue; continue the trek.
Reach the top in next one and half hr.
Two hours for lunch and fort exploration and start descending.
Reach base village in one and half hours.
Evening refreshments.
Reach back to Karjat by 6.30pm.
We will be returning to Mumbai by 9-10pm tentatively.
Train Timing
Karjat Slow-S7
CST :5:41
Byculla : 5:49
Dadar : 5:58
Kurla : 6:09
Ghatkopar : 6:15
Thane : 6:35
Dombivali : 6:57
Kalyan : 7:07
Krjat: 8:06
Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.
Board the second last compartment from Karjat side which is the second one from CST side.
Don't miss this local because next local is after 50 min.
Everybody will board the same local and we meet in the train itself
The cost of the trek will be Rs. 250/- per head which includes,
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,
breakfast and evening refreshments.
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Sunday.
Identity proof.
A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),
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.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Pics @ : http://picasaweb.google.co.in/patelpritzs/PethOnlyTillPethechiWadi#
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/pragat.loke/KothaligadPethUpload#
http://picasaweb.google.com/patelpritzs1/KothligadSeptember09#
Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:
Priti Patel : 9869524260
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
Vikram Singh: 9987560722
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.)
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
