Dear All,
We @ शिखर वेध have arranged a one day trek to Patta FORT (Vishramgad) on Sunday 10th JANUARY 2016
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Hope 2 cu on trek with us to enjoy
Brief Introduction about PATTA Fort (VISHRAMGAD) : –
Grade: Easy
Type :Hill Fort
Height : 4562 feet
Region : Nashik
Base village : Pattawaadi
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Fort Patta History –
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Patta fort earlier belonged to Mughals but in year 1671,Moropant Pingle was on a mission of capturing forts in Nasik and Baglan range and thus in year 1672,Moropant Pingle was succesful to capture this fort
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Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during raid on Jalna in year 1679 rested for some time near Sangamner and unfortunately the Maratha army was siezed from all sides by Mughal army and Shivaji Maharaj was ill during that time. Bahirji Naik succesfully rescued Shivaji Maharaj and took him to Patta fort. Shivaji Maharaj stayed on this fort for around 1.5 months to recover from illness(After Rajgad and Raigad,Patta is the only fort where Shivaji Maharaj stayed for this much long time)
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Itinerary Details: –
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SUNDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2016
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Catch CST-KASARA Fast local on sunday … timings as given below
06:55 Hrs :CST
07:02 Hrs: Byculla
07:08 Hrs: Dadar
07:15 Hrs: Kurla
07:19 Hrs: Ghatkopar
07:35 Hrs: Thane
07:47 Hrs: Dombivali
07:54 Hrs: Kalyan
09:08 Hrs: Kasara
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Breakfast-T
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Depart by Private vehicle
11:15 Hrs : – @ Pattawadi Base
Ascend
12:15 Hrs: Atop Fort
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2 Hrs time for Exploration, LUNCH, Rest
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15:30 Hrs: @ Pattawadi Base
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En-route Photography @ Wind-Mills
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Evening Snacks – Tea on the way
We will be back in Mumbai around 21:30 Hrs (Thats subjective) …
The cost of the trek is about Rs. 800 / – per head
This includes Transportation from Kasara 2 Kasara by private vehicle ; Morning Breakfast + Tea , Evening snacks-Tea; Forest Entry fees & SHIKHAR VEDH Charges
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For registration, Rs. 500/- per head (Non-Refundable) as advance payment for vehicle charges is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.
Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)
IFSC Code: ICIC0000268
Maximum 25 seats …
Last date for confirmation with advance payment is on Thursday 7th January 2016 till 5 pm
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Things To Carry: -
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Pls do carry A Water Bottle (~2 liters a must)
LUNCH for the day
Camera, Cell Phone (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A haversack to put all these things
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For any Clarification and further information call on.
Jagadish Patil (O) : 09869369836 / 09702121373
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incase the call is not received, leave sms with your name and confirmation
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