Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Trek to Rohida - Raireshwar - Kenjalgad on 3rd Oct 2015


Nisarga Bhraman invites you for a trek to Rohida fort, Raireshwar & Kenjalgad on 3rd & 4th October 2015.




About the place - 

Rohida: (3660ft) -
Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Mankarwadi / Bajarwadi

Rohida also known as Binicha KIlla is located 10 km from Bhor, Pune district. Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Bandal-Deshmukh of Rohid in a close battle. The conflict resulted in the death of Krishnaji Bandal. After the battle, many officials along with Bajiprabhu Deshpande, a chief administrator of Bandals, were inducted into Swarajya movement.
Rohida is famous for torrent wind, apart from this other points of attraction are old temple, few big water tanks, Chor darvaja, Buruj (bastion) on North East Face, Lime grinding wheel.

Raireshwar (4589 feet) -
Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Korle

Raireshwar is considered as an important place in Maratha history. It has a Shiv temple famous for its historical importance. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Hindavi Swarajya in this temple. There is a large portrait of Shivaji Maharaj and his friends inside the temple. The temple is on a plateau, which is full of beautiful flowers during monsoon.

Kenjalgad (4273 feet) -

Grade: Easy
Endurance: Easy
base Village: Korle

Kenjalgad situated on the Mahadev range eleven miles north-west of Wai. It is a flat-topped hill of an irregular oval shape. The only entrance is on the north side with a set of a hundred steps running parallel. The fort is said to have been built by the Bhoj Rajas of Panhala. Its remarkable strength was noticed by Mr. Elphinstone who says it could scarcely be taken if resolutely defended.


Itinerary-

Friday 2nd Oct 2015 
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Start from Borivali National Park by private bus @ 10.00 pm

We will be taking Western express highway till Sion-Chembur-Vashi-Belapur,Kalamboli. Participants staying on way can board the bus at their convenient pickup point

Saturday 3rd Oct 2015 -

  • Reach Bhor early in morning (6.00am), freshen up & Breakfast
  • Leave for Bajarwadi by 7.30 am
  • Start trek by 8.30 am
  • Reach top by 10.30 am
  • Explore the fort
  • Post lunch Start descending by 1.00 pm
  • Start journey towards Raireshwar
  • Reach Raireshwar base village-Korle by 3.00 pm
  • Start trek to Raireshwar platue 3.30 pm
  • Visit Famous Siva temple & explore platue full of wild flowers
  • Reach to host’s place by 6.00 pm
  • Dinner by 8.30 pm & retire for the day

Sunday 4th Oct 2015 -
  • Morning call at 6.00 am
  • Freshen up & Breakfast by 7.00 am
  • Start for Kenjalgad by 8.00 am
  • Reach Kenjalgad top by 11.00 am
  • Explore fort
  • Start descending by 12.00 pm
  • Lunch at Bhor by 2.00 pm
  • Visit Panta Sachiv Vada & Suspension Bridge (if time permits)
  • Start for Mumbai by 4.00 pm
  • Reach Mumbai by 9.00 pm (Subject to traffic)


To check photographs, click here on the following Link -

Cost of the trek would be Rs. 1750/- only.

The above cost includes -
  • Travel by private Non A/C bus from Borivali
  • 2 Breakfast, 1 Dinner (Saturday), 1 Lunch (Sunday), Evening snacks
  • Guide and NB expertise charges

Note: One need to carry his/her lunch for Saturday

For registration and more details, contact - 9167966042, 9869509488

To register for the event one has to handover or transfer the full amount to the account - 

Account Holder: Sashank Acharekar
Bank & Branch: ICICI Bank, Borivali West Branch
A/c Number: 001801052423 (Saving)
RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0000018
Once done with the transfer please SMS/ Whatsup/ e-mail the transaction details.

Here is a list of the things to be carried by every individual -

  • A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
  • At least 2 Liters of water
  • Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin, Cap
  • Sleeping bag or Chatai/Bed-sheet MUST (no bedding will be provided)
  • Camera, Something to munch on (Optional)
  • Personal medicines required if any
  • Identity Proof
Few rules that we would like people to follow - 
  • Consumption of alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics is strictly banned on the event & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • 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.”

Disclaimer: 
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.

Medical Disclaimer: 
It is Important to be physically fit while on treks. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should take permission from their physicians before treks

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