Nisarga Bhraman is arranging an adventure trek to the fort Padargad in Bhimashankar region on 12th-13th January 2013
About the Fort -
Height: 2002 Feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Range: Bhimashankar
Time: Approx 2.5 to 3 Hrs from base village
Standing in the Bhimashankar mountain range, Padargad offers a spectacular view of Bhimashankar cliff and Nagphani. Siddhagad and Kothaligad can also be seen at a distance. The hike to the fort passes through an evergreen forest which is a home for various species of birds and India Giant Squirral which is a state animal of Maharashtra. One has to climb a couple of rock patches and pass through a 'Chimni' while on the way to the fort followed by rock cut steps. Overall it offers a very adventurous hike. On top one can see couple of water cisterns and caves.
Itenerary -
Saturday, 12th Jan 2013
Meet at Neral Railway Station at 9:00 pm sharp
Pune people can also board into Indrayani EXpress at 6:35 pm and meet us at Neral
> Travel to base village by private vehicle
> Dinner (Simple Veg Food) at the village house
> Trek to the Ganesh Ghat
> Night Halt in the jungle
Sunday, 13th Jan 2013
> Wake up call at 6:00 am
> Freshen up and start the hike to Padargad at 6:30 am
> Walk through the jungle, climbing on a couple of rock patches
> Explore the fort
> Descend down to the base village via Ganesh Ghat
> Travel back to Karjat
> Return back to Mumbai by 5pm approx.
Cost of the event would be Rs. 450/- for Members and Rs. 50/- extra for others.
The above mentioned cost includes -
Transport from Neral to base and back to Karjat
Dinner, Breakfast
Guide, Equipment and expertise charges
To register for the event, get in touch with our team -
Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9820973705
Here is a link of Photographs clicked by Sameer Patel: https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/Padargad
List of things to be carried for the trek -
About the Fort -
Height: 2002 Feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Range: Bhimashankar
Time: Approx 2.5 to 3 Hrs from base village
Itenerary -
Meet at Neral Railway Station at 9:00 pm sharp
Pune people can also board into Indrayani EXpress at 6:35 pm and meet us at Neral
> Travel to base village by private vehicle
> Dinner (Simple Veg Food) at the village house
> Trek to the Ganesh Ghat
> Night Halt in the jungle
Sunday, 13th Jan 2013
> Wake up call at 6:00 am
> Freshen up and start the hike to Padargad at 6:30 am
> Walk through the jungle, climbing on a couple of rock patches
> Explore the fort
> Descend down to the base village via Ganesh Ghat
> Travel back to Karjat
> Return back to Mumbai by 5pm approx.
Cost of the event would be Rs. 450/- for Members and Rs. 50/- extra for others.
The above mentioned cost includes -
Transport from Neral to base and back to Karjat
Dinner, Breakfast
Guide, Equipment and expertise charges
To register for the event, get in touch with our team -
Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9820973705
Here is a link of Photographs clicked by Sameer Patel: https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/Padargad
List of things to be carried for the trek -
- Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- Water - at least 3 Ltrs
- Bedding material
- Extra set of Clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Torch with extra set of batteries
- Something to munch on
- Personal medicines required if any
- Identity Card
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