Dear Mates,
We
invite you for a one day monsoon trek
to Asherigad on 15th August 2012
Fort: Asheri Gad.
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Height: 2000 feet
Range: Palghar.
District: Thane
Level: Easy- Medium
Trek Leader: Nilesh Patil
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
Fascinating Spots :
On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
History mentions that Bhojraj, a descendant of the Shilahar Dynasty built this fort. Hence it can be assumed that this fort is at least 800 years old. The Portuguese rebuilt this fort after they captured it during their rule. In 1737, Peshwa won this fort during his campaign of the Konkan and in 1818 this fort came under the British rule.
Fascinating Spots :
On the plains and on the right of the path one can see quite many remnants of settlements. One can also see quite many foundations with gutters cut in them. These could be to collect the rainwater during the rainy season or to lead away the overflow. The cave on the top is of medium size and having a large cave opening. But it has been carved into the rocks in such a way that the stray wind or the cold does not enter in. The back portion of the cave is very uneven. However, there are platforms made both outside and inside for the guards to take rest. The two hibiscus bushes outside the cave entrance point to the fact that rituals might have been conducted regularly by the villagers somewhere in the past. On left side of the top portion of the cave, there is a built in square water tank. There is a half buried cannon in this tank. There are two more half completed tanks here. From the top plateau, one can see the fort of Kohoj to the South West. One can also see the natural human form on the fort with the help of binoculars. Going ahead on the path one can see a huge depression the rock face and a bastion.
Itinerary
06:00 am:
Reporting at Swami Narayan temple, Dadar (e)
06:30 am: Proceed
further by our private bus
0.00 am: Reach the
base village Khodkona. Introduction and other formalities.
0.30 am: Start trek From Khodkona towards Asheri Fort. Trek time approx 3hrs.
01.00 pm: Reach at Asheri fort. Explore the fort, photography and Lunch.
03.00 pm: Start descending the fort
05.00 pm: Reach at Khodkona village. Have Eve refreshments.
06.00 pm: Proceed towards dadar
0.30 am: Start trek From Khodkona towards Asheri Fort. Trek time approx 3hrs.
01.00 pm: Reach at Asheri fort. Explore the fort, photography and Lunch.
03.00 pm: Start descending the fort
05.00 pm: Reach at Khodkona village. Have Eve refreshments.
06.00 pm: Proceed towards dadar
10.00 pm: Reach
Dadar
The charges of the
trek are Rs 500/-per head, which includes
Travel expenditure from Dadar to Dadar.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshment
Travel expenditure from Dadar to Dadar.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshment
Expertise.
Things To Be carried:
An identity proof,
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
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.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
An identity proof,
Lunch for the day, A bottle of water.
Extra Pair of clothes,
Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
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.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
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.
For more details and registartion, please contact:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Nilesh Patil: 08655588508 / 09619990866
Manoj Kalwar: 09819021806
Registrations
are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered
as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first basisLast
Thanks and Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
Limited seats, entry on first come first basisLast
Thanks and Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
