TMI: Trek to Bhairavgad Fort (Shirpunje) & Ghanchakkar top on 25-26th July
2015
Bhairavgad & Ghanchakkar are two moderate level less explored treks. We would like you to explore these lesser known trekking destinations. We at Trek Mates India, invite you for Trek to Bhairavgad (Shirpunje) & Ghanchakkar top on 25-26th July 2015
Some information regarding the places.
Bhairavgad Fort
Type: Hill Fort
Base Village: Shirpunje
Height : 1145 mtrs
Height : 1145 mtrs
Grade: Easy
Bhairavgad Fort: is located in Shirpunje village 27 km from
Rajur in the Akole taluka of Ahmednagar district There are two ways to go to
Bhairavgad 1)From Shirpunje village 2)From Ambit village nearby Pachnaai the
base village of Harishchandragad. This fort is believed to be ancient and
almost 2500 years old.This fort has only few ruins and remains on the top.There
are two big caves on the top in which one cave is a shrine of Lord Bhairavnath
and another cave is used for residence purpose for trekkers and visitors There
are many water tanks on the top but only one tank is having water suitable for
drinking The idol in cave is very good carved, painted and this shrine is well
maintained by the villagers of Shirpunje.
Ghanchakkar Hill
Type: Hill Range
Base Village: Shirpunje
Height: 1532 mtrs (3rd highest peak of
Sahyadris in Maharashtra)
Grade: Medium
Grade: Medium
Ghanchakkar is a complicated hill, with many ridges & walls on all the sides. May be it derives its
peculiar name from its shape. It is a place full of crystals, one can also find
some beautiful stones. The hill stands on the range coming from Kathra towards
Wilson dam. It’s around 5 km hillwalk from Shirpunje village.
Pics from Last trek:
Tentative Itinerary of the trek:
24th July, Friday Night:
We start from Mumbai by Kasara local (timings given below) to reach Kasara by 3 am.
We start from Mumbai by Kasara local (timings given below) to reach Kasara by 3 am.
25th July, Saturday:
Travel till Shirpunje
by local jeeps till 4/5am on Saturday.
Post Breakfast, Start trek towards Ghanchakkar by 8,
Climb the fort till 12 noon and descend by 5 pm
Dinner; stay in Temple premise.
Post Breakfast, Start trek towards Ghanchakkar by 8,
Climb the fort till 12 noon and descend by 5 pm
Dinner; stay in Temple premise.
26th July, Sunday:
Wakeup call at 06:00 am, breakfast; start ascend by 07 am.
Wakeup call at 06:00 am, breakfast; start ascend by 07 am.
Explore the fort
& descend by 12 noon
Have our lunch in Ambewadi.
Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx
Have our lunch in Ambewadi.
Reach Kasara by 5 pm approx
We will be leaving by Last Kasara Semi Fast - Mulund
Local. (SLOW after Mulund)
Time Table -
10:50 pm :CST
10:57 pm: Byculla
11:05 pm: Dadar
11:13 pm: Kurla
10:57 pm: Byculla
11:05 pm: Dadar
11:13 pm: Kurla
11:18 pm: Ghatkopar
11:30 pm: Mulund
11:30 pm: Mulund
11:34 pm: Thane
11:57 pm: Dombivali
00:07 am: Kalyan
01:18 am: Kasara
11:57 pm: Dombivali
00:07 am: Kalyan
01:18 am: Kasara
Board third last compartment, so that we can meet in the
compartment itself.
Cost of the Trek is INR 1600 per head which
includes
Travelling from Kasara to Kasara by Pvt Vehicle
2 Refreshments, 2 Meals
TMI Expertise charges
Payment details:
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
One needs to pay the full amount as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa, Thane
Once payment is done, please send an email to trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
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Limited
seats, entry on first come first served basis.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch for Saturday
Torch with Extra Batteries (must)
Good trekking shoes (must)
A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs)
Warm Jacket to wear in the morning,
Extra Pair of Clothes,
Sleeping Bag / Bedding,
Bunch of Newspaper,
Rain cheater / Windcheater
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.,
Sunscreen, Cap, Camera etc
Medicines; personal care stuff those if u require
usually (Optional)
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.
It might
be raining these days, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting
wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
Please check the details of Registration
Process, Payment Terms; Refund policy
Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a
disciplined fun so please check our "Rules
and Regulation" page.
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be
fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it
is preferable to have a medical fitness check-up done. If suffering from any
kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent
serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough,
dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions
like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek
their physicians advice before coming.
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