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.

One Day Trek to Thanale Caves on 16th August 2015

Nisarga Bhraman has arranged a one day monsoon trek to Thanale Caves on Sunday, 16th August 2015 

About the place - 

Grade: Easy
Endurance : Easy
Base Village: Thanale

Thanale Caves is group of 23 Buddhist Caves located near Sudhagad in Raigad, 18 km from Pali. These caves are simple and belong to the first century B.C. It has two Chaityas, two Stupas and rest are Viharas. It is said that during fight with British Vasudev Balwant Phadke took shelter in these caves.

One day trek to Sarasgad on 22nd July 2012 with Nisarga Bhraman

We at Nisarga Bhraman have decided a one day Trek to the fort Sarasgad on 22nd July 2012.

About the Fort: 

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 1600 Feet / 490 Mtrs approx.
Grade:  Medium
Base Village: Pali, Raigad 

Sarasgad: The eight places, which are important pilgrimages of Ganesh, are called “Ashtavinayak”. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named Ballaleshwar. Sarasgad is situated on the borders of Pali, off Mumbai - Goa highway. The fort has good fortification and climb on the rock hewn steps is steep. One should take care while climbing it in rainy season. There are couple of water cisterns, many caves and a lake on the Fort. Entrance to teh fort is in very good condition and is known as Dindi Darwaja. The top of the fort gives a magnificent view of Amba river and the surround region. Forts like Sudhagad, Telbaila, Ghanagad etc, can be seen from top.

Photo Link: https://picasaweb.google.com/wildsmp/Sarasgad and https://picasaweb.google.com/114581545700870279075/Sarasgad
Plan:

Sunday, 22nd July 2012:
 

Meet at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Entrance, Borivali at 6:00 Hrs
Start the journey and pick ups in between.

People residing on Central Line / Harbour Line can join us at Sion, Vashi or Panvel.

Travel to the base village - Pali by Private vehicle (~2.5 Hrs)
Breakfast on the way
Introduction and Rules and regulations (0.25 Hrs)
Visit to the Ballaleshwar Ganesh Temple (~0.25 Hrs) 
Start the Trek by 9:30 Hrs

Reach the summit by 11:30 Hrs and explore
Lunch on the top of the fort
Descend back and reach base village by 15:00 Hrs
Travel back to Mumbai by Private vehicle
Reach Borivali by 22:00 Hrs (tentative)

The cost of the event would be Rs. 470/- for members and Rs. 520/- for others.
The above cost includes- Transport by Private Vehicle, Breakfast, Tea, Evening Refreshments, Guide charges only.

Note: One has to carry their own lunch for the day.
Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team

If interested, please get in touch with us at the numbers given below:
Mandar Saraf: 9892992868 
Hemant Naik: 9819786136

Sameer Patel: 9820972043 

We have another batch of participants from Pune which will join us at the base village. 

People from Pune can contact - Prachi Shinde: 9850887430

Important Note: Limited seats - available on First come First served basis. Maximum Participants = 35 Nos.

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has ones hands free while trekking.

2. Lunch for the Day (Compulsory)
3. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin.

4. At least 2 liters of water (Compulsory)

5. Windcheater, extra plastic bags to keep your wet clothes.

6. Optional: Camera & something to munch on.

7. Personal medicines if any.
8. Wrap everything in a plastic bag to protect from rains.

Regards,

Team Nisarga Bhraman