One Day Trek to Kohoj Fort on 22nd June 2014

We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day trek to Kohoj fort in Palghar region on Sunday, 22nd June 2014. We invite you all enthusists for this trek.

About the place: 

Kohoj fort can be reached from the Vaghote village on Palghar - Wada road. At the base of the fort is a lake which gives beautiful reflection of the fort. It takes 2 hours from the village to reach the plateau. On the plateau of the fort, a temple of Lord Shankar and 3 groups of water cisterns can be seen. Fortification and remains of settlements also can be seen at some of the places. On the way that stretches from the right side of the temple up the hill, there are three large water cisterns; two of which contain potable water. On the top of this hill we come across a bastion and a temple of Lord Hanumana. There many natural pinnacles formed due to wind-erosion, two of them are man-shaped pinnacle which is one of the greatest wonder of nature’s creation. 
Very few of the historical evidences are coherent to this fort. Looking at its well-dug water cisterns, the fort can be said to be belonging to the Bhoj-period but no such evidences are available. In 16th century, Portuguese captured this fort from the King of Gujarat. They constructed fortifications and bastions on this fort. Later, in 18th century, Peshwe conquered this fort in their campaign of 1737. Afterwards the fort remained under the British rule.

Itinerary:

Meet at Boisar Railway Station, ticket counter at 8:20 am. 

People staying on western line can board in the Churchgate - Dahanu local train which leaves Churchgate at 5.24 am and halting
Mumbai Central: 5.33 am
Dadar: 5.40 am
Bandra: 5.44 am
Andheri: 5.54 am 
Borivali: 6.08 am
Bhayandar: 6:22 am
Vasai: 6.33 am
Virar: 6.45 am
Palghar: 7:25 am

People staying at Central Line can board in the Dombivali - Boisar Train which starts from Dombivali at 5:37am and reaches Boisar at 8:10am.

Note: Carry your own train ticket till Palghar

• Breakfast at Palghar
• Travel to base village by private jeep
• Round of Introduction and rules & Regulations
• Start the trek by 10:00 am
• On the plateau by 12:00 noon
• Explore the fort & Lunch (~1.5 Hrs)
• Descend back to the base till 4:00 pm
• Travel back to Palghar by private jeep
• Reach Palghar by 5:30 pm
• Travel to Mumbai by train and reach by 7:30 pm

The cost of the event would be Rs. 400/- Only.

The above cost includes - 

• Transport from Palghar to base village & Back
• Breakfast & Tea
• NB Expertise & Guide Charges

Note: Everyone has to carry their own Lunch.

To register for the event, contact - 9167966042 / 9819786136 / 9892992868

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: Parag Vartak
Bank: ICICI Bank
Branch: Thakur Complex, Kandivali
A/c Number: 036701504142 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0001074

Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek –

1. Haversack (with rain cover) to put in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Lunch for the day unless you plan to go hungry
3. Water - 2 liters at least
4. Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
5. Wind cheater / Rain cheater
6. Wear good quality sport shoes / floaters
7. Personal medicine required if any
8. Identity Proof
9. Camera with extra batteries
10. Something to munch on (Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
11. 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”