Overnight Trek to Harishchandragad on 18-19 Oct 2014

The earth is covered with with green carpet, the sky is blue, pollution in the air is washed out to get clear views from height. The cool breeze will flow in the air soon, the weather will be chill, winter season is about to come and trekkers will start off for the overnight trek in the mighty Sahyadri. So we have decided to head to the favourite fort of many individuals, also known as trekkers paradise... Harishchndragad.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you all to the overnight trek to Harishchandragad on 18th and 19th October 2014.

We will be climbing from an easy route from Khireshwar village near Malshej Ghat via Toalr khind and descending via an ancient route of Rajmarg.

One Day Trek to Sindola Fort near Malshej on 10th November 2013

Nisarga Bhraman is heading to the Sindola Fort in Malshej region. The fort stands at the strategic location to keep watch on an ancient trade route of Malshej Ghat. The fort offers a very good hike for a day trek (sometimes its steep) and gives a commanding view from top.

About the place - 
Shindola Fort was used as a watch tower to keep watch on the ancient route of Malshej Ghat. Water cisterns, Idol of Ganesh and few remains of fortification can be seen on top. Only one of the water cisterns has a potable water. The entire route has no cover of trees and thus no shed. Its ideal to visit in and after monsoon. A magnificent view of Malshej Ghat and surrounding region can be seen from top. Forts like Harishchandragad, Nimgiri, Hadsar, Shivneri, Naneghat, Bhairavgad, Kunjargad can be seen from the top.

Here is a link of photo album - 

https://picasaweb.google.com/112424448078863794767/ShindolaFort

We invite you to join us for this one day trek to Sindola Fort in Malshej region on 10th November 2013.

One Day Trek to Moroshi cha Bhairav on 9th Dec 2012

Located near Malshej Ghat, Bhairavgad is a sharp pinnacle seperated from the main mountain range near Moroshi village. It is a fascinating spot and offers an adventurous hike. The pinnacle is basically a geological structure of Dyke. Being at strategically important place, it offers a great view of surroundings including Malshej Ghat, Naneghat, Harishchandragad etc.

Nisarga Bhraman is glad to announce the one day trek to Bhairavgad of Moroshi in Malshej Region.

Here is some info about the Bhairavgad:
Type: Hill Fort

Height: 2835 Ft / 864 M above MSL (Approx)

Grade: Medium

Endurance: Medium Plus

Region: Malshej

Base Village : Moroshi

Bahirugad or Bhairavgad fort, stands on an outstanding table-land, lies a few kilometres north-east of the Naneghat and about thirty-five kilometres east of Murbad close to the village of Moroshi. The fort seems to be a Very ancient and Since it commanded the tracks leading to Junnar, it was a place of considerable strategic importance. The fort is a perpendicular rock about 100 Mtr high with a narrow base. 

The first forty feet of ascent is by a very steep staircase hewn out of the rock.
Since the steps hewn out of a solid rocks were destroyed by Britishers, one need to climb a small rock patch to reach the top of the fort.

On top one can see remains of houses, water cisterns, a beautiful surrounding view of Ghatghar mountain range, Naneghat, Ajoba mountain, Harishchandragad etc.

Plan:

Rendezvous:

• Meet at Kalyan ST Depot at 10:00 pm sharp on Saturday, 8th Dec 2012
• Travel to Moroshi by State Transport Bus
• Night rest at Dhaba at the Moroshi Village

Sunday, 9th December 2012 - 

• Start the trek by 6:00 am and reach Bhairoba chi Wadi (~2.0hrs)
• Breakfast at the base of pinnacle
• Start the trek towards the pinnacle of Bhairavgad
• Climb the rock patch and beautiful carved steps (~1.5hrs)
• Reach the top of the pinnacle by 10:00 am
• Enjoy a beautiful view and identify surrounding forts from top of the pinnacle
• Start Descend by 11:30 am. This includes rappel down a 40-50 feet rock patch
• Reach the base of the pinnacle and rest for a while
• Descend furthur and reach the base village of Moroshi by 2:30 pm (~2.0hrs)
• Lunch at the Moroshi Village
• Start a return journey by Public Transport (ST) by 4:00 pm
• Reach Mumbai by 9:00 pm tentatively.

The cost of the trek would be Rs. 500/- for members and Rs 50/- extra for others.
The above mentioned cost includes -

• Travel from Kalyan to Kalyan by Public Transport
• 1 Simple Veg Meal, 1 Breakfast and 2 Tea
• Equipment and Expertise Charges

To register for the event, call our team -

Sameer Patel: 9820972043
Parag Vartak: 9820973705

Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek -

1. Haversack to put in all the things to be carried on the trek
2. Water 3 Ltrs at least
3. Extra Clothes, Towel, Napkin
4. Bedding Material / Sleeping Bag
5. Torch with extra set of batteries
6. Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
7. Identity Proof
8. Personal Medicines required if any

Few Rules that we would like people to follow -

1. Possession and/or consumption of Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek & would lead to expulsion from the trek.
2. Smoking will permitted only with the consent of the leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
3. Please stay woth the group. Any deviation from the group will not be entertained.
4. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
5. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
6. Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
7. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”

For photographs, visit: https://picasaweb.google.com/106951269103803464227/Bhairavgad