Dear All,
“शिखर वेध” has arranged yet another one & near one .. 1 day Trek to “MAHULI FORT” on Saturday 15th June 2013
Hoping 2 cu on trek with us to NJoy again
Brief Introduction about Mahuli: -
Height: 2785 ft
Grade: Medium …
Time: ~ 2.5 hrs from Mahuli, Base Village
Location: Asangaon, Thane District
History: - The creator of this fort is unknown. In 1485 this place came under rule Nijamshahi dynasty. When Shahaji Raje became the secretary of Nijamshahi, Mughals of Delhi tried to end Nijamshahi. In 1635-36, Shahaji Raje transferred himself with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli. When Khan Jaman attacked the fort, Shahaji asked Portuguese for help, who refused and Shahaji surrendered. Shivaji took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivaji. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed, bcoz of an alert Manohardas Gaud, who was in charge of the fort. Thosand of Marathas were killed. Manohardas Gaud soon gave up his position and Alveerdi Beg took over. On 16 June 1670, afer two months, Moropant Pingle conqured the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part Swarajya. Till 1817, Shivaji’s dynasty owned the fort and later by Britishers.
Fascinating Spot: -
Kalyan Mahadarwaja, Dens, Temple
Journey Details: -
Saturday 15 June 2013
The train scheduled @ 06:10 hrs from CST that will drop us at Asangaon around 08:14 Hrs. This is a slow train…
Pls be sure abt the timing… Following is timing where train halts… u can catch wherever it is comfortable to u…
06:10 : – CST
06:18 : – Bycualla
06:28 : – Dadar
06:39 : – Kurla
06:45 : – Ghatkopar
07:05 : – Thane
07:27 : – Dombivali
07:36 : – Kalyan
08:14 : – Asangaon
Just Check that if u miss the train… u miss the trek with us…
Pls do not forget to take ur return ticket…
08:15 Hrs — Move 2wards Mahuli village by Ricks.
08:45 Hrs — Breakfast & Tea Time
09:30 Hrs — Trek starts
12:00 Hrs — Top of fort Mahuli
Fort Exploration, Lunch , Rest etc.
14:45 Hrs — Descend
17:00 Hrs — @ Mataji’s Ashram … for Tea
17:45 Hrs — Move to Asangaon
18:17 Hrs —Catch local to CST If not this one then next one is scheduled @ 18:54 hrs or 19:11 hrs …
We will be in mumbai around 20:30 – 21:00 hrs ( thats – subjective)
The Trek fee for Mahuli is abt Rs. 250 / – per head
This includes Asangaon 2 Asangaon fare for bus/Auto, 2 Refreshments-Tea
Few Memories in form of snaps from our previous outing
Things To Carry: -
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Lunch for da day (a Must)
Raincheater (Optional) for those who don’t want to wet
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)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put all these things
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
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For confirmation, do call on below no or reply here
Ganesh Gajare (L) : 09773560290
Jagadish Patil : 09869369836
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