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.

Monday, September 21, 2015

One Day Trek to Tung Fort on 27th Sept 2015

Nisarga Bhraman invites you to one day monsoon trek to Tung Fort on Sunday 27th Sept 2015




About the place -

Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Tungwadi / Peth Shahapur

Tung fort is also named as Kathingad fort. The fort is conical in shape. The Fort was built by the Adil Shahi dynasty. Its shape and structure suggest that its main function was as a watchtower guarding the rout to Pune city. From top of the fort we can easily locate Lohgad, Vidsapur, Tikona and a lot of area in the Maval region of the Pawana and Mulshi valley

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wildlife Trip to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on 25th March 2016

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a wildlife tour to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve on the long weekend of Good Friday on 25th March 2016.

Date: 25th March to 27th March 2016

Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights

Jungle Safari: 4 nos


Image downloaded from - http://www.sociocosmo.com/

About Tadoba:

Tadoba Tiger reserve borrows its name from the local Tribal lord Taru. Legend has it that lord Taru was killed in a fight with a Tiger. The people from adjoining villages held a procession in honour of the lord until the government banned the procession ever since the forest was declared a Tiger Reserve.

The forest is famous for carnivore animals such as Tiger, Leopard, Bears, Wild Dogs and Hyenas. It also has a rich population of Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer and Indian Gaur i.e Wild Oxe. The forest is spread over 625 sq. km. Of the total 625 sq. km, Tadoba National Park constitues 116.55 sq. km. which was created in the year 1955. Rest of the area is called the Reserve. In Tadoba, recorded species consist of 45 species of Mammals, 279 species of Birds, 94 species of Butterflies, 26 species of Spiders, 30 species of Reptiles.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

One Day Trek to Ratangad on 13th Sept 2015

Nisarga Bhraman is pleased to announce a much awaited trek of the season - Ratangad. Join us as we are heading to explore Ratangad and enjoy scenic views from top of it on Sunday, 13th September 2015.

We will be ascending via Tryambak Darwaja and descending via Ganesh Darwaja & Shidi Route.





About the fort:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4255 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Easy
Endurance: Medium
Region: Bhandardara

Ratangad, also known as the “Jewel of Forts” is located in the Bhandardara region. The view of Katra cliffs and backwaters of the Wilson dam from atop the fort is breathtaking. The trek up to the fort is enjoyable as the route passes through the fields, one has to cross a Pravara River, couple of streams along the way. One has to climb a ladder to Ganesh Darwaja as the rock cut steps were destroyed by Britishers. Trimbak Darwaja is a marvelous piece of architecture. Khutta pinnacle, Kalsubai peak, forts like Alang, Madan , Kulang, Pabargad and Ajoba mountain etc can be seen from top. Ratangad is a source of river Pravara.