The name Irshalgad itself is a misnomer; Irshal is not a fort but actually a pinnacle. This is the reason why it hardly figures anywhere in history. Shivaji Maharaj captured the complete region of Kalyan and Bhiwandi, up to Rairi in May 1666. This fort too, must have come under the Maratha rule at that time.
Chowk village is birth place of Netaji Palkar who was a close associate of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Here is some info abt the fort:
Height: 3700 feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
Base Village: Chowk -Irshalwadi
Plan:
Rendezvous: Meet at 6.55 AM (Sharp) at Panvel Bus Depo on Saturday 3 November 2012. Please ensure punctuality.
The itinerary for the Event is as given below:
Saturday 3 November 2012
07:00 Hrs: Breakfast @ Hotel Vishaka, Panvel
07:30 Hrs: Depart from Panvel bus depo to Chowk by ST / tumtum
08:30 Hrs: @ Chowk, Irshalgad base
Intro & Instructions
08:45 Hrs: Trek from Chowk to Irshalwadi
10:45 Hrs: @ Irshalwadi
A small break in village
REST & Lunch Time
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13:30 Hrs: Descend
16:30 Hrs: @ Chowk
By Tumtum / bus 2 Panvel
17:30 Hrs: @ Panvel bus depo
We would be getting back to Dadar at approx 20:00 Hrs (Subjective)
The cost of this trek would be Rs. 250/- only and would include:
> Morning Breakfast – Tea
Raincheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet
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