Thursday, December 19, 2013

Overnight Trek to Sinner Region: Dubergad - Songad - Parvatgad - Aad Fort

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged an overnight trek to the Sinner region in Nashik district of Maharashtra, India on 4-5 January 2014

 We invite you to join us to explore these beautiful and less explored forts.

Photo By - Sameer Patel
About Songad & Parvatgad - Songad and Parvatgad are two adjacent forts in Sinner region and can be reached from A base village of Sonewadi or Sheri. Songad has many carved steps in the rocks. It is small as compared to Parvatgad but is worth visiting. Parvagad is huge but many few remains are there on top. The route is steep and full of scree. Visit to both the forts take 5 Hours at least.


Photographs of Songad & Parvatgad - https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/SongadParvatgad

Photo By - Sameer Patel
About Dubergad - Dubergad is located 13 kms away from Sinner in Nasik district. Dubere is a base village. Proper steps and reling are available to climb and can be reached in 25-30 minutes on top. Saptashrungi Devi Temple, 2 water cisterns and a lake are there to see on the fort. Avandha and Aad forts can be seen from top.
Barve Wada in the base village Dubure is a Birth place of Bajirao Peshwa I. One must visit this place.

 Photographs of Dubergad - 

Photographs of Barve Wada - 

Photo By - Sameer Patel
About Aad Fort - Aad killa can be reached from Sinner via Thangaon. The area is very scenic and many wind mills are installed on the surrounding mountain range. There are 2 route to climb the fort. One can reach on top of the fort in 30-40 minutes. The fort has almost 20 water cisterns and ample of water is available but water in most of the cisterns is not potable. Cave of Aadubai can be used for night stay. Forts like Dubergad, Songad, Parvatgad, Aundha, Patta, Kalsubai etc. can be seen from top.

 Photographs of Aad Fort - 
Image Source - Internet
About Shri Gondeshwar Temple - The temple is Hemadpanthi style of architecture. The most striking feature of the construction was the use of locally available black stone and lime, glorifying the local craftsmanship.The degree of skill that went into making the carved panels and the entire design of the temple is awesome.

Lying around the crumbling remains of the temple walls and the entrance gate, this stone wonder is still the largest, most complete and the best-preserved example of the mediaeval temples of the Deccan of the Indo-Aryan style. It is a Shaiva Panchayatan, or a group of five temples within a large enclosure. The central shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the remaining four around it are temples to Sri Parvati, Sri Ganapati, Surya Bhagwan and Lord Vishnu. The temple is truly unique in design, perfect in proportion and the stone carvings are exquisitely beautiful.

Here is an Itinerary -
Photo By - Sameer Patel

Friday, 3rd Jan 2014

Travel by the last local train (slow) to Kasara.
Mumbai CST- 00:14
Dadar- 00:32
Kurla- 00:43
Thane- 1:09
Kalyan- 1:40
Kasara- 2:55
Reach Kasara by 3:00 am

Day 1, Saturday 4th Jan 2014:
  • Travel by Private Jeep to Sonewadi
  • Breakfast and Tea at 7:00 am
  • Trek to Songad and Parvatgad at 8:30 am
  • Back to the base village by 2 pm
  • Lunch Break
  • Travel to Sinnar by Private Jeep and reach by 4 pm
  • Visit Shri Gondeshwar Temple till Sunset
  • Travel to base of Dubegrad
  • Night stay and Dinner in the temple or on the fort
Photo By - Sameer Patel
Day 2, Sunday 5th Jan 2014 :
  • Wake up early and freshen up
  • Trek and explore Dubergad (~1 Hrs)
  • Breakfast
  • Visit Barve Wada, a birth place of Bajirav Peshwa by 9 am
  • Travel to base of Aad fort by Private Jeep
  • Trek and Explore Aad Fort at 10:30 am
  • Back to Base village by 2 pm
Cost of the event is Rs. 1400/- only and Rs. 50 discount for members.

To register for the event, contact - 9619848367

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination or transfer the amount to the account -  

Name of A/c Holder: Sameer M. Patel
Bank & Branch: Central Bank of India, TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/c Number: 1451108345
RTGS/IFSC code: CBIN0283996

Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek - 
  • Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
  • Water 2 Liters at least
  • Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin, Cap
  • Bedding material (Sleeping Bag / Mat and Chaddar)
  • Torch with spare set of batteries
  • Plate, Mug, Spoon
  • Something to munch on (Biscuits, Chikki, Dates, Glucon - D etc.) 
  • Camera (Optional) 
  • Identity Proof
  • Personal medicines required if any
Few rules that we would like people to follow - 
  • Smoking and possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • Stay with the group.
  • The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
  • Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
  • Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
  • Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories.”
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