Tuesday, October 6, 2015

One Day Trek to Tandulwadi Fort on 18th October 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a one day trek to the Tandulwadi Fort on Sunday 18th October 2015. 



About the place - 

Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Tandulwadi

Tandulwadi fort lies 5 k.m. east of Saphale Railway Station and is good for one day outing. One can get a good view of Vaitarna and Surya river. The route is very steep and goes over some rocky portions. On the top there are many water tanks, a monsoon lake and remains of settlements. The fort was mainly used as a watch tower in ancient times.

Plan -

Sunday, 18th Oct 2015 -

Meet Borivali railway Station, Platform No. 4 at 5.45 am sharp. 
Catch Dhahanu Rd. train at 6.09 am.

Train Details - 

Churchgate: 5:24 am
Mumbai Central: 5.34 am
Dadar: 5.41 am
Bandra: 5.46 am
Andheri: 5.55 am
Borivali: 6.09 am
Bhayander: 6.23 am
Vasai Rd: 6.34 am
Virar: 6.46 am
Vaitarna: 6.55 am
Saphale: 7.03 am
  • Reach Saphale Railway Station by 7.03 am
  • Travel to base village by Private Vehicle
  • Breakfast at Saphale
  • A round of Introduction and Rules & Regulations. 
  • Start the trek to Tandulwadi Fort by 8:30 am
  • Reach the top by 11.00pm, explore the fort and Lunch 
  • Start descend by 1:00 pm and back to base village by 3:00 pm
  • Travel to Saphale Railway Station by 4.30 pm
  • Reach Mumbai by 8pm approx.
Note: Please carry your own ticket to Saphale. Carry your own lunch.

The cost of this event would be Rs. 250/- only.

The cost includes -

• Travel by private vehicle from Saphale to base and back
• Breakfast and Evening Snacks
• Guide and NB charges

To register for this event and more details, contact - 9167966042, 9869509488, 9619848367


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
  • Lunch for the day
  • Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin, Cap
  • 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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