Mrugagad being a small watch tower in the tiger valley of lonavala is surrounded by the mountain wall and pinnacles from all three sides. Numerous waterfalls over those walls in the monsoon offers a great view and makes the visit to this fort pleasant. Apart from an easy hike, this small fort also offers a lot to make it's visit a memorable and enjoyable one.
We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you for the one day trek to the fort - Mrugagad situated near Khopoli - Pali Road on Sunday, 6th July 2014.
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| Photo clicked by - Vaibhavi Gandhi |
Mrugagad; also known as Bheliv Fort from name of its base village - Bheliv, is a small hill fort and takes around one hour to see it. The way to the fort is through the dense forest along the valley between the fort and the adjuscent mountain and then a small rock patch lead you to the carved steps. A pinncale of Moradi stands tall to the east of this fort.
On the way to the top, there is a cave which is bit tough to ascend. Beautiful steps are carved on the rock to reach here on which only one person can go at a time. Few water cisterns carved in the rock and remnants of old houses can be seen on the fort. The fort was used to keep a watch on the surrounding areas including Umbarkhind and Waghdari.
Here is a photo link of our previous trip - https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/Mrugagad
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| Carved steps on the Mrugagad |
Plan:
- Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Main Gate, Borivali at 6:00 am
- Travel towards Mrugagad by private vehicle
- Breakfast on the way
- Round of Introduction, Rules & Regulations
- Start the trek by 9:30 am (~1:00Hr)
- Explore Mrugagad (~ 1Hr)
- Descend back to the base village by 1:00 pm
- Post lunch visit the Umbarkhind Monument
- Travel back to Mumbai by 3:00 pm
- Reach Mumbai by 7:00 pm
The cost of the event would be Rs. 650/- only.
The above mentioned cost includes -
- Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai by private vehicle
- Breakfast & Evening Tea
- NB Expertise and Guide Charges
Note: Everyone has to carry their own Lunch.
To register for the event, contact - 9167966042 / 9619848367 / 9869509488
Note: One has to handover or transfer full amount for registration which will be non refundable in case of cancellation.
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 : State Bank of India
Branch: Nancy Colony, Borivali East Branch
A/c Number: 33775770803 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: SBIN0016719
Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek –
- Haversack (with rain cover) to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- Lunch for the day unless you plan to go hungry
- Water - 2 liters at least
- Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Wind cheater / Rain cheater
- Wear good quality sport shoes / floaters
- Personal medicine required if any
- Identity Proof
- Camera with extra batteries
- Something to munch on (Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
- Wrap everything in the plastic bag to protect from rain
Few rules that we would like people follow -
- Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event and would lead to expulsion from the event.
- Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing, after consultation with the ‘Leader’ and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
- The Leaders decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group.
- In the event of any Mishap/Eventuality, Nisarga Bhraman and/or its Leaders will not be held responsible.
- 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 strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”
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