Nisarga Bhraman is going to explore 2 forts around Indapur, Raigad on Sunday, 19th January 2014.
We invite you to join us to explore these beautiful and less explored forts.
About the fort:
Kurdugad -
Mangad -
Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Gate at 10:30 pm sharp.
Travel towards Indapur and pick ups on the way at Andheri Bisleri Factory, BKC Junction, Sion Railway Station, Vashi and Panvel.
We invite you to join us to explore these beautiful and less explored forts.
About the fort:
Kurdugad -
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| Photo by Hemant Naik |
Near the base of the Kurdugad is a temple of goddess ‘Kurdai’. On the way up, there are remnants of a gateway. Entering by this gateway a Hanuman idol, about 1m in height grabs our attention. Behind this idol we find a natural ghal (groove). This groove can easily accommodate around 100-150 people. Fort has 2 large pinnacles, of which one comprises the Fort top. One can traverse the path around the pinnacle, but it is damaged completely at certain places in between. There are one or two water tanks on the fort. Fort top offers excellent view of entire nearby region. Location of the Kurdugad attaches to it real significance, strategically. A pass called Tamhani ghat, can be easily controlled from here. Besides, it has Raigad and Kokandiva forts on its backside. Half an hour is enough to explore the fort top.
Mangad -
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| Photo by Hemant Naik |
It is the smallest of the three Mangaon forts Vishramgad, Talagad and Mangad, being about 145 feet long by thirteen broad. It is entered by one gateway, and is surrounded by a ruinous triangular wall which seems never to have been of any considerable height. There are remains of one bastion but no trace of guns. Within the fort is a small Musalman tomb or dargha, nine rock-cut cisterns with good water, and several large hollows cut in the rock, said to be granaries. The fort is traditionally believed to have been built by Shivaji, but the tomb seems to show that the builders were Musalmans. The fort seems to have never been more than an outpost, and never to have been occupied by any considerable body of troops. It was taken in May 1818 by a detachment under Captain Sopitt.
Here is the itinerary -
Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Gate at 10:30 pm sharp.
Travel towards Indapur and pick ups on the way at Andheri Bisleri Factory, BKC Junction, Sion Railway Station, Vashi and Panvel.
- Travel by Bus from Borivali at 10:30 pm
- Reach base village by 6:00 am
- Trek towards Kurdugad from Umbardi Village at 7:00 am
- Explore Kurdugad / Vishramgad
- Descend to Jite Village
- Travel to base of Mangad
- Lunch and rest at 12:00 pm
- Hike and explore Mangad
- Back to base village by 4:30 pm
- Travel back to Mumbai and reach by 10:00 pm approx.
Includes -
> Travel by private vehicle - Mumbai to Mumbai
> Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Snacks
> Guide and Expertise charges
To register for the event, contact - 9619848367
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 pair of clothes, towel, napkin
- Torch with extra set of batteries
- Something to munch on
- Camera
- Personal medicines required if any
- Identity Proof
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.”