Nisarga Bhraman is arranging an adventure trek to the fort Padargad in Bhimashankar region on 14th-15th November 2015
About the Fort -
Height: 2002 Feet above MSL
Grade: Medium
Range: Bhimashankar
Time: Approx 2.5 to 3 Hrs from base village
Standing in the Bhimashankar mountain range, Padargad offers a spectacular view of Bhimashankar cliff and Nagphani. Siddhagad and Kothaligad can also be seen at a distance. The hike to the fort passes through an evergreen forest which is a home for various species of birds and India Giant Squirral which is a state animal of Maharashtra. One has to climb a couple of rock patches and pass through a 'Chimni' while on the way to the fort followed by rock cut steps. Overall it offers a very adventurous hike. On top one can see couple of water cisterns and caves.
Itenerary -
Saturday, 14th Nov 2015
Meet at Karjat Railway Station at 8:30 pm sharp
Pune people can also board into Indrayani EXpress at 6:35 pm and meet us at Karjat
- Travel to base village by private vehicle
- Dinner (Simple Veg Food) & at the village house
- Retire for the day
Sunday, 15th Nov 2015
- Wake up call at 6:00 am
- Freshen up, Breakfast and start the hike to Padargad at 7:00 am
- Walk through the jungle, climbing on a couple of rock patches
- Explore the fort
- Descend down to the base village via Ganesh Ghat
- Lunch at base village by 2:30 pm
- Travel back to Karjat
- Return journey to Mumbai / Pune by 5pm approx.
Cost of the event would be Rs. 650/- only.The above mentioned cost includes -
> Transport from Karjat to base and back to Karjat
> Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
> Guide, Equipment and expertise charges
To register for the event, get in contact - 9619848367 / 9167966042 / 9869509488
List of things to be carried for the trek -
- Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- Water - at least 3 Ltrs
- Bedding material
- Extra set of Clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Torch with extra set of batteries
- Something to munch on
- Personal medicines required if any
- Identity Card
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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