Monday, August 8, 2016

One Day Trek to Asheri Fort on 21st August 2016

The Sahyadris beckon & the lure is getting stronger with approaching monsoon clouds. There is nothing more beautiful than the view of the Sahyadris in the rains.

Join Nisarga Bhraman as we explore the Mighty Fort of Asheri located in Palghar region on Sunday, 21st August 2016.




About the place:

Asheri is big brother of other forts in the Palghar region due to its massiveness and height. 
Base village is Khodkona. It takes approx 1.5 hrs to reach the col & then 0.5hrs to reach the top. In the col, there is a temple of Vaghjai. The route then leads to carved steps. Remains of settlements, a ruined entrance, fortification symbols, Portuguese shield, 17 water cisterns, 2 lakes, a cave, temple are the things to see on top. One can see forts like Asheri, Adasul, Kohoj.