TMI : Trek to Korigad on 8th Aug 2010
Hi friends,
Trek Mates India, invite you to the Trek to Koraigad on 8th August 2010.
Little info about the fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3000 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Peth Shahapur
A thick forestation at the base, enough potable water from the lake on the top and from the cistern situated half way and easy climb attracts many enthusiasts to this fort. Amby valley developed at the base of Koregad by the SHAHARA group is the new attraction of many. Wonderful view of the small bungalows of Amby Valley, Tung fort is a pleasent sight to watch from the top.
Two nice lakes on the arid, flat top really takes one by surprise. Ganesh temple and a cave is situated half way and a temple of Koraidevi is situated on the top.
The interesting part of the fort is that its wall is completely intact and one can walk along its entire perimeter(about 2 km). Its massive gate is also intact. Several ruins of older structures within the fort still exist. It has six cannons - the largest of which called the Laxmi Toph is located near the Korai devi temple
Meeting Point for Mumbai People : Thane Station Platform Number 5 Below Indicator sharp at 6 am (With return tickets till Lonavla)
People may board the train from the station of their convenience and meet us directly at Lonavala. {Train timetable is provided at the end}
Preferably try to get into second last general compartment as we will be boarding the same from Thane.
Board Indrayani Express From Thane on Sunday (8th august) Morning at 6.14am and alight at Lonavala by 8am.
Meeting point for Pune people : Lonavala Station at 8.00 am on Sunday (8th August).
Time table of Indrayani Express :
Mumbai CST : 5.40am
Dadar : 5.51am
Thane : 6.14amKalyan : 6.35am
Karjat : 7.15am
Lonavala : 8.00am
The cost for the trek is Rs 230/- per head which includes
Traveling from Lonavla to Lonavla,
Breakfast and evening refreshments.
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Sunday,
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
2-3 bunch of papers
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera(Optional)
Medicine those if u require usually
Good trekking shoes,
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.
Its raining heavy these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your valuables in plastic bags
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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, tobacco 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.
For more details and registartion, please contact:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Priti Patel: 9869524260
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211
VikramSingh: 9987560772
Pune Coordinators :
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577
Ravindra Sarwad: 9923100958
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Regards,
Team Trek Mates India