We at Nisarga Bhraman have decided to head out to Kaldurg fort near Palghar on the Independence Day, 15th August 2013.
Here is some info about the Fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1600 Feet above MSL (~Approx)
Grade: Easy
Kaldurga, one of the less explored trek in Palghar region, can be reached by a local train on the Western Railway Line of Mumbai. Looking at the strategic location of the fort, it stands on the route from coast of Palghar to the city of Javhar. One can say that it was built to keep watch on this ancient trade route and the surrounding region. Top of the fort has a big rectangular rock which help identifying the place from a long distance. Unfortunately a water cistern carved in the rocks does not holds water so one has to carry sufficient water with them. Forts like Tandulwadi, Asheri, Asawa, Kohoj etc. and a coastal region can be seen from top.
Plan:
Meet at Borivali Railway Station Pf 6 at extreme Virar End at 7:30am.
Travel by Borivali - Dahanu Fast Local leaving Borivali at 7:57 am, halting at
Bhayander at 8:10 am,
Vasai at 8:21 am,
Virar at 8:35 am and
halting at all stations after that, reaching Palghar at 9:07 am.
NOTE: Get into the 1st coach towards Dahanu. Carry your return train ticket till Palghar. If you miss the train, you miss the trek so be available on the railway station on scheduled time.
The itinerary for the Event is given below:
Independence Day, 15th August 2013 -
> Train from Borivali to Palghar (~1.5hrs)
> Introductions and instructions (~0.5hrs)
> Breakfast at Palghar (~0.5hrs)
> Jeep / Rickshaw to Waghoba Temple (~0.5hrs)
> Trek to Kaldurg fort (~2.0hrs)
> Sightseeing and Lunch atop the fort (~1.0hrs)
> Descend to Waghoba temple (~1.5hrs)
> Musti at the waterfall (~ 1.0 Hrs)
>Jeep/Rickshaw to Palghar (~0.5hrs)
We would be back in Palghar by 6.00PM (Subjective)
The cost of this Event would be Rs.220/- for Members & Rs.250/- for non members.
The above mentioned cost includes:
> Travel from Palghar to Waghoba temple & Back by Jeep/Rickshaw.
> Breakfast & Tea at Palghar, Evening Tea
> All Guide & Expertise charges.
To register for the event, please get in touch with our Team -
Sameer: 9820972043
Parag: 9167966042
Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:
1. 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.
2. At least 2 liter of water.
3. A set of Spare clothes, towel / napkin.
4. Ensure that you wear appropriate footwear/clothes.
5. Lunch for the day (Unless u plan going hungry)
6. Camera & something to munch on (Optional)
Few rules that we would like people to follow:
1. Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Smoking will permitted only with the consent of the leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”
Here is some info about the Fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1600 Feet above MSL (~Approx)
Grade: Easy
Kaldurga, one of the less explored trek in Palghar region, can be reached by a local train on the Western Railway Line of Mumbai. Looking at the strategic location of the fort, it stands on the route from coast of Palghar to the city of Javhar. One can say that it was built to keep watch on this ancient trade route and the surrounding region. Top of the fort has a big rectangular rock which help identifying the place from a long distance. Unfortunately a water cistern carved in the rocks does not holds water so one has to carry sufficient water with them. Forts like Tandulwadi, Asheri, Asawa, Kohoj etc. and a coastal region can be seen from top.
Plan:
Meet at Borivali Railway Station Pf 6 at extreme Virar End at 7:30am.
Travel by Borivali - Dahanu Fast Local leaving Borivali at 7:57 am, halting at
Bhayander at 8:10 am,
Vasai at 8:21 am,
Virar at 8:35 am and
halting at all stations after that, reaching Palghar at 9:07 am.
NOTE: Get into the 1st coach towards Dahanu. Carry your return train ticket till Palghar. If you miss the train, you miss the trek so be available on the railway station on scheduled time.
The itinerary for the Event is given below:
Independence Day, 15th August 2013 -
> Train from Borivali to Palghar (~1.5hrs)
> Introductions and instructions (~0.5hrs)
> Breakfast at Palghar (~0.5hrs)
> Jeep / Rickshaw to Waghoba Temple (~0.5hrs)
> Trek to Kaldurg fort (~2.0hrs)
> Sightseeing and Lunch atop the fort (~1.0hrs)
> Descend to Waghoba temple (~1.5hrs)
> Musti at the waterfall (~ 1.0 Hrs)
>Jeep/Rickshaw to Palghar (~0.5hrs)
We would be back in Palghar by 6.00PM (Subjective)
The cost of this Event would be Rs.220/- for Members & Rs.250/- for non members.
The above mentioned cost includes:
> Travel from Palghar to Waghoba temple & Back by Jeep/Rickshaw.
> Breakfast & Tea at Palghar, Evening Tea
> All Guide & Expertise charges.
To register for the event, please get in touch with our Team -
Sameer: 9820972043
Parag: 9167966042
Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:
1. 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.
2. At least 2 liter of water.
3. A set of Spare clothes, towel / napkin.
4. Ensure that you wear appropriate footwear/clothes.
5. Lunch for the day (Unless u plan going hungry)
6. Camera & something to munch on (Optional)
Few rules that we would like people to follow:
1. Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Smoking will permitted only with the consent of the leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”