शिखर वेध – Trek 2 Sarasgad on 13 February 2011

Dear All,

शिखर वेध has arranged a day trek to Sarasgad near Pali on coming Sunday 13   February 2010

Hope to c u on trek 

Details r as follows

Brief Introduction about Sarasgad: -

Height: ~ 1600 feet

Grade:  Easy

Time: ~ Maximum 1.5 hrs from Pali, Base Village

Location: Pali, Raigad District

SARASGAD: Pali, one out of the eight “Ashtavinayak” Ganesh Temples is also the place where Sarasgad is located. Lord Ganesh of Pali is named ‘Ballaleshwar’ and located just behind the temple can be seen the ramparts of Sarasgad fort. The fort was mainly used to keep a check on the surrounding regions. From the fort, Pali and all surrounding areas can be seen. Shivaji Maharaj brought this fort under Swarajya and spent 2000 Hon (the prevailing currency) for its reconstruction. Till independence this fort was under Bhor Sansthan.

Sightseeing: –

Near the main entrance we see a triple curtain wall. Going rightwards and ascending 15 steps we see the ramparts. To the left there is a big water tank. Next to it was a gallery. Further there is another way to the fort. Near this is a water tank named ‘Moti Haud’. If we go at right, we have to ascend 15 steps and then we reach the base of citadel.

Base of Citadel :
Here we see a very big water reservoir. To its left is the tomb of Shahapeer. Near to it few small lakes are seen. In a cavern nearby we see ‘Shivlinga’. Here a few can stay. At the right side of the tank we see silos, armory, jail and residences. Here also 10 to 12 people can be accommodated. Next to it is the way towards citadel.

Top of Citadel :
On the fort we see Kedareshwar temple and a lake nearby. Two bastions are there to keep watch on surrounding areas. From citadel we can see the mountain of ‘Tin Kavdi’. We can locate Sudhagad, Tailbaila, Dhangad and Korigad.

Journey Details: -

The train scheduled @ 06:20 hrs from Diva that will drop us at Nagothane around 08:32 Hrs. This is Diva-Sawantwadi Passenjar (Konkan Railway) …
Pls be sure abt the timing … Following is timing where train halts … u can catch wherever it is comfortable to u …

The itinerary for the Event is as given below:

Sunday 13 February 2010

06:20 : – Diva    (Central Line)
07:05 : – Panvel (Harbour Line)
08:32 : – Nagothane

Just Check that if u miss the train … u miss the trek with us …

NOTE: - Those who can’t catch the train, can take direct bus to Pali from Thane, Dadar etc. … For them, the meeting point will be Ballaleshwar temple @ 10:00 am

Breakfast in train: U won’t get such a variety of itmes anywhere …
9:15 am: Pali by 6-Seater Rick

Ballaleshwar Darshan: One of the Asthavinayak Temple

10.15 am Start trek to the top

11.45 am Reach fort top

11.45-13:45 pm Explore fort, Rest and enjoy the view of the surrounding region

13.45 pm Descend for fort base – Pali

15:00 pm Lunch @ Pali

16:00 pm Visit 2 hot water reservoirs of ‘Unheri’ i.e. 3 km apart

17.30 pm @ Nagothane

17.50 pm Catch Sawantwadi-Diva Passenjar

19.15 pm @ Panvel

20:25 pm @ Diva

We will be in mumbai around 21:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)

The Estimated initial expenditure for trek is about Rs. 150 / -

This includes Nagothane 2 Nagothane fare for Rick & Lunch

Things To Carry: -

Breakfast for the day ( a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)

Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Good trekking shoes,

Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)

A haversack to put all these things

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagdish Patil (O): 09869369836

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With Warm Wishes

Jagadish

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