Little Info About The Fort
Type: Hill forts
Fort Range: Sudhagad taluka
District: Raigad
Grade: Easy
Height: 1750 ft.
The fort Mrugagad is situated on the Khopoli Pali Road near Jambhulpada.
The local people know the fort as Bhelivcha killa named after its base village is Bheliv.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
For Mumbai People:
Reach karjat by second local or by Indrayani express.
And then take the 8.00 am local for Khopoli.
For Pune people :
Take either local or bus and reach to lonavla bus stop by 7.30 am.
Then we will proceed toward Khopoli.
Pune & Mumbai people will meet at Khopoli bus stop by 8.00 am sharp.
After breakfast at Khopoli we will proceed to the base village Bheliv by tum-tum.
Start the trek by 10.30am.
Reach fort base in next an hour.
Spend some time on plateau ; continue the trek.
Reach the top in next one hr.
Two hours for lunch and fort exploration and start descending.
Reach base village in one and half hours.
Move to khopoli by 6.00pm then Evening refreshments.
The cost of the trek will be Rs. 250/- per head which includes,
Transportation from Khopoli to Khopoli,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments,
Expertise.
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.
To have a look at the pics of the same place visit:
http://picasaweb.google.com/105525401970276765406/Mruggad#
Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:
Priti Patel : 9869524260
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
Vikram Singh: 9987560722
zeenat sikilkar : 9881736231
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".
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.
Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below:
Priti Patel : 9869524260Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
Vikram Singh: 9987560722
zeenat sikilkar : 9881736231
Trek Mates T-shirts are now available at a base price of Rs220/- each. You can call any of the above mentioned leaders for the same.
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India
