SHIKHAR VEDH :: One Day Trek to Khanderi – Underi forts in Alibaug Region on Sunday

jagdish — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:38:23 +0000

Dear All,

We @ शिखरवेध has arranged little explored Khanderi – Underi Twin Trek in Alibaug on Sunday

Khanderi and Underi forts are situated on two islands near Thal village, 8 Kms north to Alibaug and 20 Kms off the coast of Mumbai. Both the forts still stand proud in the Arabian Sea with their intact fortified walls.
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Khanderi was built by Shivaji Maharaj to keep a check on the Siddhis of Janjira and British. Marathas started building fortification in 1672. One can see Iron Canons with cart wheels onKhanderi Fort. The most prominent structure on Khanderi is a lighthouse built by British. Underi Fort is smaller than Khanderi and is nearly circular. It was built by Siddhi Kahim in 1680.

Khanderi is located a bit far from the beach and can be reached irrespective of High Tide or Low tide as it has a jetty but Underi can only be reached in low tide.

The Itinerary for the Trip is as below:

Sunday

> Meeting point: Pritam Hotel, Dadar (e) at 05:55 Hrs sharp

06:00 Hrs: Travel by private transport

Pickups en-route at Sion, Chembur, Vashi and Panvel

08:00 Hrs: Breakfast en-route
10:00 Hrs: Reach Thal Village

Boat Ride to Khanderi Fort
Sightseeing at Khanderi Fort

13:00 Hrs: Lunch

13:30 Hrs: Boat ride to Underi Fort (Depends on Tide Time)
Sightseeing of Underi Fort

16:00 Hrs: Back to Thal Village

18:00 Hrs: Travel back to Mumbai

We will be back to Dadar at 22:00 Hrs approx.

The Cost of the trip is Rs 1800/- per head

The above mentioned cost includes –
> Transportation from Dadar to Dadar by private vehicle
> Boat Ride Charges
> Breakfast, Tea & Evening Snacks – Tea
> SV Administrative Charges

For registration, Rs. 1800/- per head (Non-Refundable) as full advance payment is a must …
Deposit the amount on following account.

Name: JAGADISH GOVIND PATIL
ICICI Bank A/c No.: – 026801521464

IFSC Code : ICIC0000268
Vartak Nagar Branch, Thane (W)

Or
googlepay : 9702121373

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Things To Be carried:

A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs – must),

LUNCH for the Day
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Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of cloth
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.

For confirmation pls reply here or do contact on
Jagadish Patil: 09702121373 / 09869369836
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SHIKHAR VEDH :: One Day Trek to Khanderi – Underi forts in Alibaug Region on Sunday