The cool monsoon wind will start flowing from the sea; the rain will arrive in its full glory; soul of every individual will get drenched in the rain. Just before this is the mating season of fireflies when thousands of them light up around the trees and bushes to attract their mates. We may get an opportunity to witness a beautiful spectacle of dazzling fireflies.
Nisarga Bhraman comes with the first hike of this monsoon to the fort Siddhagad in Murbad region on 14th and 15th June 2014 and invite you all enthusiasts to join us.
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3232 Feet above MSL (Approx.)
Grade: Medium
District: Thane
Region: Malshej
Base Village: Narivali / Uchale
Siddhagad is a huge fort and takes approx. two hours to reach the Machi. It can be accessed from either Narivali or Borwadi. An entrance door, Narmata Devi Temple, a small village with a school is situated on the machi. From here, a hike of 40 minutes takes you to the top of the fort. A cave situated on the way to the top is dated back to the Satawahan period. The topmost part of the Siddhagad has remains of settlements, bastions, fortification, escape route, water cisterns etc. Forts like Gorakhgad, Macchindragad, Kothaligad, Padargad etc. and Bhimashankar can be seen from top. A monument of freedom fighters HirajiPatil and Bhai Kotwal who were shot dead by Britishers in the year 1942 is situated in Borwadi.
Here is a photo link of our previous trip -
https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/Siddhgad
https://picasaweb.google.com/hemant.treks/Siddhagad?noredirect=1
Plan:
Saturday,
Meet at Kalyan ST Depot at 9:00 am sharp.
All participants are requested to have their breakfast before meet.
- Travel to Murbad by State Transport (ST) Bus (~1 Hr)
- Travel to base village by private jeep (~1 Hr)
- Round of Introduction with Rules & Regulations
- Lunch, Rest
- Start the trek to Siddhagad at 2:30 pm
- Reach Siddhagad Machi by 5:00 pm
- Prepare & have dinner
- Night walk to see fireflies
- Stay in the village house / school
Sunday,
- Wake up call at 6:00 am & freshen up
- Hike to the top of Siddhagad (1 Hr)
- Explore the area (~1 Hr)
- Descend back to Machi by 9:00 pm
- Breakfast
- Descend towards base village by 10:30 am
- Reach base village by 12:30 pm
- Visit the Monument of Freedom Fighters
- Travel back to Murbad by private vehicle
- Lunch at Murbad (on TTMM basis) at 2:00 pm
- Travel back to Kalyan by State Transport (ST) Bus
- Reach Kalyan by 4:00 pm
The above mentioned cost includes –
- Transport from Kalyan to Kalyan by ST Bus / Private Jeep
- Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner on Day 1
- Breakfast & Tea on Day 2
- NB Expertise and Guide Charges
To register for the event, contact - 9167966042 / 9619848367 / 9819786136
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 : Central Bank of India,
Branch: TIFR, Churchgate Branch
A/c Number: 1451108345 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: CBIN0283996
List of the things to be carried for the trek –
- Haversack (with rain cover) to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- Water – 3 Liters at least
- Torch with extra set of batteries
- Plate, Mug, Spoon
- Sleeping material (Chaddar / Mat / Sleeping Bag)
- Extra pair of clothes & Towel / Napkin
- Rain cheater / Wind cheater
- Camera with extra set of batteries
- Something to munch on(Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
- Identity Proof
- Personal medicines required if any
- Wear comfortable sports shoes / floaters
- 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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