Khanderi and Underi forts are situated on two islands near Thal village, 8 Kms north to Alibaug and 20 Kms off the coast of Mumbai. Both the forts still stand proud in the Arabian Sea with their intact fortified walls.
Khanderi was built by Shivaji Maharaj to keep a check on the Siddhis of Janjira and British. Marathas started building fortification in 1672. One can see Iron Canons with cart wheels on Khanderi Fort. The most prominent structure on Khanderi is a lighthouse built by British. Underi Fort is smaller than Khanderi and is nearly circular. It was built by Siddhi Kahim in 1680.
Khanderi is located a bit far from the beach and can be reached irrespective of High Tide or Low tide as it has a jetty but Underi can only be reached in low tide.
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| Khanderi Fort Photo By: Hemant Naik |
Join us at Nisarga Bhraman for the trip to Khanderi and Underi Forts on 17th March 2013.
Itenerary:
Sunday, 17th March 2013 -
> Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Gate, Borivali at 5:00am sharp
> Travel by private transport
> Pickups on the way at Andheri, BKC, Sion, Chembur, Vashi and Panvel
> Simple Breakfast on the way
> Reach Thal Village at 9:30 am approx.
> Boat Ride to Underi Fort
> Sightseeing at Underi Fort
> Boat ride to Khanderi Fort
> Lunch and Sightseeing of Khanderi Fort
> Back to Thal Village by 5:00 pm approx
> Visit Khubladha Fort at Thal Village
> Travel back to Mumbai
We will be back to Borivali at 10:00pm approx.
Photo Link: Khanderi Underi Photos by Hemant Naik
Cost of the trip is Rs 1000/- only and Rs 100/- extra for Non Veg Food.
The above mentioned cost includes -
> Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by private vehicle
> Boat Ride Charges
> Breakfast, Tea, Veg/Non Veg Lunch and Evening Refreshments
> Guide and Expertise Charges
To register for the event, contact -
Parag Vartak: 9167966042
Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Note: One has to handover or transfer Rs 600/- (which will be non refundable in case of cancellation) to the account given below -
Name: Sameer M. Patel
A/C No: 1451108345
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR - Churchgate Branch
RTGS / IFSC Code: CBIN0283996
Here is a list of things to be carried for the event -
1. Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the event
2. Water 3 Leters at least
3. Identity Proof
4. Extra set of clothes
5. Cap, Sunglasses, Snacks
6. Personal medicines required if any