TMI : Overnight Trek to Rohida - Raireshwar - Kenjalgad on 29th - 30th December 2012

Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite You for a Overnight Trek to Rohida - Raireshwar - Kenjalgad on 29th - 30th December 2012, Leaving on 28th December Friday Night.

Places that we will be visiting

Rohida :

Type: Hill Fort

Height : 3650 ft (above MSL)

Grade: Easy

Base Village: Bajarwadi (near Bhor)
Trek Leader :  Manoj Kalwar
Max Participant : Only 30. 

Rohida or Vichitragad is a fort situated about 15 Km from Bhor village. It is one of the southmost forts in Pune district. Rohida is barren in Summer or Winter but With monsoon it is filled with lush green grass.

Points of attraction are old temple, few big water tanks, Chor darvaja, Buruj (bastion) on North East Face, Chuna grinding wheel.

This fort is also called as WICHITRA GAD or BINICHA KILLA or ROHIDA. IT is related with SATWAHAN ERA.

Raireshwar :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4589 ft (above MSL)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle

Raireshwar is a place in Bhor Taluka which has a temple famous for its historical importance. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Swaraj in this temple at the age of 16 and then created history. Thus , Raireshwar can be considered as an important place in Maratha history.

The temple is very old and of stone structure. But it was later re-constructed in 18thcentury. It is situated in between various hills and forts. Especially , Kenjalgad or Mohangad looks beautiful from the temple place. The temple is on platue, which is full of smythial flowers in monsoon. It really looks beautiful. “The hilly region and numerous other flowers on the platue add spice to the beauty.”

Kenjal Gad :
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4273 ft (above MSL)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Korle

Kenjalgad or Ghera Khelanja Fort, is situated on the Mandhardev spur of the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. The only entrance is on the north side up a set of a hundred steps running parallel to the line of the scarp till within four or seven feet of the top, when they turn at right angles to it and cut straight into a passage leading on to the top.

The steps are peculiarly imposing and differ from any others in the district. At the foot of the steps is a bastion which evidently flanked a gateway. There are remains of six large and three small buildings, all modern. The head-quarters or kacheri is only marked by a large fig tree. The fort has three large water tanks about forty feet square and six small ones for storage of water and grain. But there is no living spring inside the fort. The largest tank is in the southern face and is quite thirty feet deep. There is a narrow promenade on the ridge at the foot of the scarp and on the north side is a large cave with excellent water and partly used for storage purposes. Khelanja fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala who flourished in the twelfth century.

Pics from Prasad Sakru : https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/RohidaRaireshwarKenjalgad

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below: 
On 28th December, Friday Night

Meeting point for Mumbai 

Andheri Bisleri Factory (East) @ 11.00 pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15 pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel , Dadar East @ 011.30 pm

Pickup Point : Chembur Diamond Garden @ 11:45 pm
Pickup Point : Vashi Below Main Bridge @ 12:00 am

Day 1, 29th Dec, Saturday : 

Reach Bajarwadi , Base Village of Rohida
Get Fresh and Breakfast by 6.30 am
Start the Rohida trek by 7.am
Reach the top by 9.00am
Fort exploration
Start descending.
Reach Base Village
Move to Base Village of Raireshwar @ 3pm
Start the trek to Raireshwar (45 Mins Trek)
Reach Raireshwar by  3.45 pm.
Check in at Villager House (Simple Stay, Please bring Sleeping Bag or proper bedding).
Enjoy Swimming @ Small Lake on top of Raireshwar
Visit Temple (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Swaraj in this temple at the age of 16)
Post Dinner we will have Campfire Session.

Day 2, 30th Dec, Sunday : 

Wake up early morning at 6am.
Morning rituals, Breakfast.
Post 9 Start Descend till the col between Raireshwar n Kenjalgad.
Scale Kenjalgad by 10.00am
Reach the Top by 12.00pm
Have Packed Lunch (Pithla Bhakri & Thecha ) 
Explore Kenjalgad.
Start descending by 1.30pm.
Reach Korle by 3.30pm
Start our Return journey by 4pm
Evening Tea on the way
Reach Andheri by 9.30pm to 10pm

The cost for the trek is INR 1600/-  per head for Mumbai People which includesTravelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private NON AC BUS

Stay @ Villager House (Dormitary Stay)

Brekfast , Evening Tea , 2 Lunch and 1 Dinner.
TMI Expertise charges.

  

Note : Registrations through phone calls only (Do send sms if calls are not attended).

Entries and seating arrangement in the ST bus on first come first basis

One needs to deposit INR 1000/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. 

Bank Details  :

Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238

(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number, Boarding Point) 

Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred

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, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding

Warm Cloth,
Medicine those if u require usually
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.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633

Nilesh Patil: 8655588508

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)

If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Raireshwar Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.

Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.

Mail us at trekmates@gmail.com / manoj1920@gmail.com  for any query

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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".
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.

Regards,

Team-Trek Mates India.

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