Hi friends, we at Trek Mates India, have arranged a Trek to Visapur and Lohagad on 11th July 2010(Starting on 10th night).
Some info about Visapur:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3556 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: Easy
Base Village: Patangaon.
Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa's palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temple dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Hanuman (or Maruti) was likely the patron deity of Visapur fort.
There is a well which local legend says was built by the Pandavas. In 1885, near the north wall there was an iron gun ten feet long and of four-inch bore, marked with the Tudor Rose and Crown, flanked by the letters E. R. This is probably a gun of Queen Elizabeth's reign probably taken as bounty from an English ship and presented to the Peshwa by Kanhoji Angre or some other commander of the Maratha navy. Like other guns on the fort it has been disabled by breaking off its trunnions. Close to it are the remains of an old Mahadev shrine.[3]
Little info about Lohagad Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3400 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Malavali
Lohagad is very wide spread fort. There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village -Lohgadwadi. i.e. 'Ganesh Darwaja' , 'Narayan Darwaja' , 'Hanuman Darwaja' and 'Maha Darwaja'.
Some sculptures can also be seen on Maha Darwaja. The famous spot on Lohagad is 'Vinchu Kata' - the scorpion tail. Amazing view of Pawana Dam is also visible from the back side of Lohagad.
The wealth from Surat was brought here under the leadership of Netaji Palkar and kept here for some period.
One can see Purandar on south-east. Sinhagad as well as Tung and Tikona can also be clearly seen. This fort is of Satwahan Era and of great importance in Shivaji's period as to keep watch on Konkan and Bor Ghat. This fort is historically very crucial and must be visited by trek lovers and history lovers.
Bhaje Caves : The ancient Viharas and Stupas of Buddhists indicate that they were Heenyana Buddhists, who do not believe in idol worship. Here we can find 8 more Stupas. There is a temple, which is Surya-Mandir or Temple of Sun. the chariot of Sun God is carved here. The constructions here are highly astonishing, and remained intact even after more than 2000 years. The wooden planks used here have not degraded yet. The place is now under the care of ASI.The tentative itenerary for the trek is as given below:
Meeting Point For Mumbai People: Dadar Station sharp at 10 pm.
Reach to the Base Village Patangaon by 2.00pm
Rest till morning in the bus.
Meeting Point for Pune people: Malavli stn at 7 pm.(a 15 min walk till the base village Patangaon.)
Breakfast and Start the trek to Visapur fort by 7.30am ,
Reach the top by 10 am.
Explore the fort and start descending by 11.00pm. towards Lohgad.
Reach lohgadwadi by 12.00
lunch break.
Start Ascending Lohgad and reach the top by 2.00 pm
Explore the fort and start descending by 3.00pm
Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our Back journey.
Reach Mumbai by 9.30-10.00pm tentatively.
Note: due to thick forestation there are chances of insect bites so we suggest you to wear full cloths and carry insect repellants.
The charges for the trek for those joining from Mumbai is Rs 420/- per head which includes
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private vehicle,
Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshments.
Charges for pune ppl will be rs 200 per/- head which includes
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private vehicle,
Breakfast, Lunch and evening refreshments.
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
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,
Its Raining heavy these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and registrations:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
VikramSingh: 9987560772
Priti Patel: 9869524260
Prasad Tandale: 8976149285
Pune Coordinators :
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577
Ravindra Sarwad:
Registrations via phone calls only.
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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.)
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.
