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.

One Day Trek to Sudhagad on 26th June 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 us at Nisarga Bhraman as we have arranged a one day trek to the beautiful fort Sudhagad on Sunday, 26th June 2016.




Info about Sudhagad -

Height: 2030 Feet above MSL(Approx)
Grade: Easy
District: Raigad
Region: Pali
Base Village: Dhondase / Pacchapur

Sudhagad: Pali is a place where one out of the eight Ashtavinayak Ganesh Temples is located. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named ‘Ballaleshwar’. Base of Sudhagad Fort - Dhondase is situated about 12 odd kms from here. The fort is expansive and was earlier called ‘Bhorapgad’, it was when Shivaji Maharaj took over this fort, that the name ‘Sudhagad’ came into existence. Caves of Thanale situated nearby area stated that the construction of Sudhagad is about 1000 years old. Sudhagad was probably built to keep watch on trade routes and ghat routes like Nandand Ghat and Sawashni Ghat. The fort resembles Raigad in terms of construction and hence is often referred to as a Replica of Raigad!
Route to Sudhagad from Dhondase passes through the thick forest and one can witness presence of wild creatures.

Thrilling Trek to Harihar Fort on 2nd july 2016

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a thriling trek in the Tryambakeshwar region of Nasik to the fort Harihar. 

 

About the place: 

Place: Fort Harihar
Base Village : Takeharsh Or Harshewadi and Nirgudpada
Region : Trimbakeshwar, Nasik
Grade: Easy

Height: 3676Feet 

Fort Harihar is a triangular massif with sheer vertical walls & edges. The only way up the fort is by climbing rock cut steps in a 70 degree rock edge. Climbing the stone ladder is like doing a trapeze act in the sky. There are a couple of caves, a storage house, water tanks, a pond & a temple atop the fort. The top offers one a birds eye view of the entire region & also gives one the gratification of having gotten over the fear of heights.

Explore Underwater World & Historical Places around Malvan

Explore the beautiful under water world on one of the most serene beaches of Maharashtra with Nisarga Bhraman’s on a Scuba Diving special trip to Malvan from 25th March 2016 to 27th March 2016.

Turtle Fest 2016 at Velas, Ratnagiri

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a family tour to the Velas Beach to attend the Turtle Fest 2016 organised by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun. 

We invite you all enthusists to attend the festival and contribute towards the preservation of the olive ridley turtles.

One can enjoy watching hatchlings of Olive Redlay Turtle. The tour also includes visit to the Bankot Fort, Velas Beach and Harihareshwar Temple. The place is also a good spot for bird photography. Stay will be in the typical village house.

About the Place:

Velas: Velas is a birthplace of Shri Nana Phadanvis, one of the great prominant personality in Maratha History. The village is situated near the Bankot Bay. Shri Bhairi Rameshwar Temple, Shri Mahalakshmi Temple and a residence of Shri Nana Phadanvis are places to see in the village. The Velas beach is one of the popular breeding site of Olive Ridley Turtles which is an endangered species of marine turtles. Nests are preserved and protected and then hatchlings are released in the sea. The work is carried out by the trust - Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chipalun.

Trek to Brahmagiri & Durga Bhandar on 3rd Jan 2016

Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a Durga Bhandar and Tryambakgad Trek in Tryambakeshwar region on 3rd January 2016. 

We will be ascending from Kojuli village via Hati Met, a lesser known route and descending via a regular route of Tryambak Darwaja.

About the place - 

Tryambakeshwar, situated about 25kms from Nasik is famous for one of the Jyotirlinga. The massive hill behind the city is called Brahmagiri or Tryambakgad. This hill fort is a source of Gadavari River (Gautami Ganga). To reach Tryambakgad, there are two routes – one from the Tryambakeshwar village which is in regular use by devotees who visit the place for Godavari source and the other via Hatti Met is used by very few locals. The north most part of Tryambakgad is like a hidden treasure and is named as Durga Bhandar. To reach here, one has to descend a flight of stairs then come on the narrow ridge and again climb the flight of stairs. The entire route is carved in the rock.

Adventure Trek to Padargad on 14-15th Nov 2015

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.

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.

Explore Malvan & Vengurla with Scuba Dive on 23rd Oct 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has organised a trip to beautiful beaches of Vengurla & Malvan with scuba diving, to explore the underwater world on 23rd October to 25rd October 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.

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

Ranathambor Tiger Safari on 22nd January 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a trip to visit the land of Tigers – Ranathambore (Sawai Madhopur) on 22nd Jan 2016. Utilize the long weekend of the republic Day and join us for the amazing experience in the wilderness.

Tour Date: 22nd January 2016 to 26th January 2016

Duration: 3D / 2N

About Ranathambore: Ranathambore, the hunting place for the Maharajas of Jaipur in the earlier time, now the famous Tiger Reserve of Rajastan in India. One of the best place to see a majestic predators in the wild.

Ranathambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state and is located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range.

One Day Trek to Kothaligad on 30th August 2015

Kothaligad is one of the famous forts in Maharashtra located near Karjat and is ideal for a day hike in Monsoon. Join s as we, at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day trek to Kothaligad (Peth Fort) on Sunday, 30th August 2015. 

About the Fort - 

Height: 3100 Feet above MSL

Grade: Easy +

Region: Karjat

Kothaligad is a small Fort, situated to the east of Karjat near Ambivali village. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area and popular amongst travellers because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside and a staircase is hewn out of rocks  to reach the top. That is a probable reason the fort is known as Kothligad. Caves on the top were used for storage of ammunition. Many water cisterns, Fortification wall, Craved entrance, Canon, Cave with decorated carvings on pillars and Local Daity Bhairav are situated on the fort. Padargad, Peb, Matheran, Siddhagad, Bhimashankar mountain range can be seen from the fort.

One Day Trek to Peb Fort on 5th July 2015

The fort of Peb, located conveniently close to Matheran is a wonderful weekend getaway for most Mumbaikars and Punekars; interested in trekking. The hike to the fort is of medium grade and takes around 2.5 hours if climbed from Neral or 1.5 hrs from Matheran, which allows one the experience of walking on the tracks of the Neral - Matheran Mini Train. The fort is impressive and the view from the top is mind blowing. 

Nisarga Bhraman is heading to the Fort Peb / Vikatgad near Matheran on Sunday, 5th July 2015 for a one day trek. We will be climbing it from Matheran route. Join us for this enjoyable yet adventurous hike.

Trek to Naneghat & Jivdhan Fort on 13th & 14th June 2015

The rain god has blessed everyone of us with the first shower of thios season. Nisarga Bhraman is glad to announce an overnight trek to an ancient ghat route of Naneghat and awesome Jivdhan Fort overlooking it. We invite all enthusiasts to join us for this trek on 13th and 14th June 2015.

Photo Clicked by Sameer Patel

About the place:

Naneghat: Naneghat is an ancient pass in the western ghats. During Satwahana period (220BC to 190AD), it was extensively used by traders as a trade route between Kalyan and Junnar. A big pot; which was used for toll collection is still present there. 

Jivdhan Fort: Situated on the mouth of Naneghat, Fort Jivdhan is one of the important forts built to keep watch on this trade route. It is also famous for the pinnacle Vandarlingi. Temple of godess Jivai, rock cut Water Cisterns, Store house and some dilapidated fortification are few places to see on the fort.

Explore Underwater World & Historical Places around Malvan on 1st May 2015

Explore the beautiful under water world on one of the most serene beaches of Maharashtra on Nisarga Bhraman’s Scuba Diving tour to Malvan from 1st May to 3rd May 2015

Dates: 1st May 2015 to 3rd May 2015

Duration: 3 Days and 3 Nights

Places of interests: Malvan, Tarkarli, Nivi Rocks, Sindhudurga Fort, Vijaydurga Fort, Rameshwar Temple, Kunakeshwar Temple

Turtle Festival 2015 at Velas, Ratnagiri

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a family tour to the Velas Beach to attend the Turtle Fest 2015 organised by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun. One can enjoy watching hatchlings of Olive Redlay Turtle. The tour also includes visit to the Bankot Fort, Velas Beach and Harihareshwar Temple. The place is also a good spot for bird photography. Stay will be in the typical village house.

Batch 1: 7 - 8 March 2015

Batch 2: 14 - 15 March 2015

Photo By: Hemant Naik

About the Place:

Velas: Velas is a birthplace of Shri Nana Phadanvis, one of the great prominant personality in Maratha History. The village is situated near the Bankot Bay. Shri Bhairi Rameshwar Temple, Shri Mahalakshmi Temple and a residence of Shri Nana Phadanvis are places to see in the village. The Velas beach is one of the popular breeding site of Olive Ridley Turtles which is an endangered species of marine turtles. Nests are preserved and protected and then hatchlings are released in the sea. The work is carried out by the trust - Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chipalun.

Bankot Fort: 

Situated on the bank of Veshvi - Bagmandala Creek, this was the first residency of the British Raj in Southern Konkan. The fort of Himmatgad, now popularly known as Bankot from the name of nearby village. The main entrance of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.

We invite you all enthusists to attend the festival and contribute towards the preservation of the olive ridley turtles.

Trip to the Gavilgad, Narnala & Melghat on 21 Feb 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a trip to visit Gavilgad, Narnala Fort and Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati District of maharashtra on 21st and 22nd February 2015.

Gavilgad Fort: It is located near Chikhaldara hill station in Amravati district, Maharashtra. Gavlis, who were rulers of the shepherd community in the 12th /13th century built the fort. Then came on the hands of Gond community till the time they were defeated by the Mughals. The fort is at present under the Melghat Tiger Project.

Some beautifully carved idols, which is believed to carve during the period of the Nizams, when Elichpur was their capital are worth to see. Elephants, bulls, tigers, lions and Hindi, Urdu and Arabic scripts comprise the carvings on the walls of the fort. Idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shankar are also seen in the fort. 10 cannons made of iron; copper and brass are also there inside the fort.

Narnala Fort: Narnala Fort; also known as Shanur Fort is located in Akola district in Maharashtra. The fort is still in a good condition and is located amidst forest. 

It consists of three small forts: Zafarabad (or Jafarabad) fort on the east, Narnala in the centre and Teliagarh to the west. The lake within the centre of the complex is said to possess healing properties. 

Overnight Trek to Rajgad on 6th & 7th Dec 2014

Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj had spent about 26 years of his life on the fort Rajgad. He ruled over the Maval mulukh around Pune and Rajgad is a witness of most of the major incidents happened in Shivaji Maharaj's personal and political life. We at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a trek to fort Rajgad to hear those important historical events and to explore places where those happened. The information will be provided by a well known personality - Shri Sadanand Apte. 

Join Nisarga Bhraman as we embark on a journey to one of the Mightiest of all forts, Rajgad on 6th and 7th December 2014.

One Day Trip to Korlai - Revdanda & Alibaug on 9th Nov 2014

Nisarga Bhraman has planned a one day trip to visit places around Alibaug. The trip would be ideal for family and lazy bugs.

The trip includes visit to Korlai Fort, Revdanda Fort, Birla Temple, Alibaug, Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre Memorial & Angre Wada etc.



We invite you all to join us on a one day trip to Korlai - Alibaug on Sunday, 9th November 2014.