WSR Outdoors One Day Trek to Mahuli Fort On 29th September 2024
Short Info:
Grade: Easy
Endurance Level: Medium
Height: 2815 ft approx.
Location: Asangaon
Total distance for trekking: 8 kms apx
Cost: Rs.799/- Per Person
Rs.749/- WSR Members
Leads: Deepak / Adithya
About:
Mahuli Fort, located 2815 ft above sea level, is a popular trekking and rock climbing destination. The nearby pinnacles, including Vazir and Vishnu, contribute to the enduring popularity of the location. The mountain complex consists of a group of two or more hills with common cols and pinnacles. It is the highest point in Thane District. The forest surrounding Mahuli has been declared a sanctuary. Shahaji Maharaj, the father of Shivaji, occupied this fortress. The fort has been declared as a protected monument. Besides an open Shiva temple, there is a small perennial drinking water cistern on top. The location also contains three caves, of which the larger one is sometimes used as overnight shelter, like on similar natural hill forts in the Maharashtrian Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range). There is a stone arch historically known as the 'Kalyan Darwaja', but the dome of the arch is now broken.
In 1635-36, Shahaji, an Indian military leader of the time, moved with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli. When Khan Jaman attacked on the fort, Shahaji asked the Portuguese for help, who refused and Shahaji surrendered.
Shivaji took this fort from the Mughals on 8 January 1658, but lost it in 1661, and later won it back. By the treaty of Purandar of 1665, the Marathas lost these forts again. In February 1670, Shivaji tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed, and Manohardas Gaud was then in charge of the fort. A thousand Marathas were killed, most being from nearby villages. Shivaji said to his dead kadam sardar that he was our gold. So he gave the Sonare surname to this family. Manohardas Gaud soon gave up his position and Alveerdi Beg took over. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Trimbak Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part of Swarajya. Until 1817, Shivaji's dynasty owned the fort but later on it was controlled by the British Raj.
Itinerary:
Train Time Table: 05:12 am, CSMT - ASANGAON (slow)
05:12 am, CSMT
05:20 am, Byculla
05:30 am, Dadar
05:40 am, Kurla
05:46 am, Ghatkopar
06:02 am, Mulund
06:07 am, Thane
06:30 am, Dombivli
06:41 am, Kalyan
07:18 am, Asangaon
Meeting Point: Near Railway Bridge at 07:20 am
Proceed to Base Village by Local Transportation
08:00 am, Reach Base village and breakfast time
09:00 am, Start Trek
12:30 am, Reach Top
have lunch, explore the fort
02:00 pm, Start for our return journey
05:00 pm, Reach Base village and travel till station by local transportation
Tentatively we can catch 06:15 pm CSMT (SL0W) / 06:55 pm CSMT (FAST)
Reach Mumbai by 08:30 pm
Includes:
Breakfast & Evening Refreshments
Asangaon to Asangaon by Local Transportation
WSR Expertise Charges.
Excludes:
Mineral Water, Cold Drinks
Lunch
Any kind of Insurance
Anything which is not mentioned in includes
Things to be carried:
Identity proof (Must)
Lunch (Must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs) (Must)
Bunch of Papers, Camera, Cap etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
It might rain, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags
Please read our "Terms & Conditions" before joining for any events.
For Registrations call Team WSR:
Deepak: 8830325868 / 9699648235 (Whats App)
Adithya: 9702710145
If not reachable do sms or whatsapp.
Email id: wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com
Website: www.wanderingsoulriders.jimdo.com
Payment Details:
Booking only through 100% Advance payment
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
Account No: 0228101827925
Name: Deepak P Jat.
IFS code: CNRB0000228
Type: Saving
Bank Name: Canara Bank
Branch: Naupada, Thane (w)
Gpay / Phone Pay / PAYTM: 9699648235
Once payment is done, please send an email to wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
1. If cancellation done prior to 10 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 5 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
Medical Disclaimer:
It is mandatory that you visit your personal physician before enrolling for the trip if you suffer from any illness of any kind and disclose the same and your medical history to the organizers of the trip so that best possible arrangements can be carried out post approval. As organizers of the trip, we will be responsible for providing basic first aid throughout the trip. In case of unexpected mishaps or accidents, we will arrange for the injured patron to be taken to the nearest medical hospital wherever possible. The medical expenses will have to be borne by the patrons themselves.