Dear
Offbeaters,
Friendship Day Special
We
invite you for a trek to Majestic Sudhagad fort on 5th of
August 2012, starting on 4th night.
Ascend via Thakurwadi, Descend via Dhomse
Trivia
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2030 ft above MSL
(Approx)
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Thakurwadi / Dhomse
Base Village: Thakurwadi / Dhomse
Region
: Pali
The
only fort which was considered before Raigad for establishing as the capital
of Shiv swarajya, Sudhagad is a gigantic fort with a huuuuuuuge plateau
atop. It will take a day to explore the entire circumference of the fort. Tactfully
fortified this was one was one of the mightiest and inaccessible fort
of the time.
There
still exists a spacious Wada of the Pant Sachiv of the
Sudhagad region. Its in bad condition due to lack of maintenance. Some
maintenance work was initiated last year.
A
well built temple of Bhoraidevi is the only place for shelter
atop. There is deepmal in front of the temple. Few remnants
of Tulsi Vrundawan lay in the vicinity.
The
main attraction on this fort is the Mahadarwaja at Dhomse side
which is an exact replica of the Mahadarwaja at Raigad, and still is in good
shape.
Takmak
Tok offers
beautiful view of the Valley.
Peripheral
sites:
The
itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting
point
11:00
pm : Dadar East, Swaminarayan Temple.
11:15
pm : Move to base by Private Vehicle
03:30
am : Reach the base Village, Rest in the bus till dawn
06:30
am : Does and Don’ts, Introduction, Breakfast
07:15
am : Start the trek
10:15
pm : Reach the Top, site seeing
12:00
pm : lunch in the temple, exploration
01:30
pm : Start descending
04:30
pm : Base,
Evening
refreshments
05:30
pm : Departure for Mumbai
Evening
refreshments on the way back
Reaching
Mumbai by 09.30-10.30pm tentatively.
Contribution
is Rs 600/- per head
is Rs 600/- per head
which
includes
Travelling
Charges from Dadar to Dadar
Breakfast
and evening refreshments
For
registration kindly transfer Rs 600/- per head in the following A/c
Union
Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch
: Juhu Tara Mumbai
In
the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC
Code : UBIN0536911
Note: Registrations through phone calls only.
After transaction please email us transaction id along with participants details (name, email and mobile number) atoffbeatsahyadri@gmail.com
Check
list :
Rains are expected, so
pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet.
Double pack your
valuables in plastic bags.
Identity
Proof
Water
2 liters
Lunch
Change
of cloths
Torch
Ready
to eat snacks
Personal
medicines
Windcheater
Good
shoes
Other
accessories
Registration or queries:
Priti
: 9987990300
Rajas
: 9664782503
Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration
Rules and regulations.
Do understand that we do not arrange picnics. It
follows that if one seeks luxury and absolute comfort then we can hardly help
them. ;)
Offbeat sahyadri believe in being one with
nature and that is possible only when we shed all city slicker attitudes. Of
course by that we do not suggest that one should be ready for any kind of
nonsense.
Utmost care is taken to ensure safety of the
group and care is taken that no one is inconvenienced because of factors within
our control.
We do expect our offbeater friends to understand
group dynamics and leave at home their individuality. They should be prepared
to share and care. That makes and all the physical and mental exhaustion
forgettable and the trek itself becomes unforgettable! Trust us on this.
Now some basic codes.
Respect nature.
1) Absofreakinglutely no littering! Carry your own
trash. If you are found littering then we will request you to pick it up.
Friends, it is really not nice to throw garbage around and it only reflects
upon us. Will we do this to our own houses? J.
REDUCE,
REUSE, RECYCLE!
2) Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making
pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms. No feeding and intimidating
birds and other animals. Think how you would feel if someone barges into your
house and threatens you. The jungle is THEIR home. So, Capital N O= NO!
3) Remember, the mountain has a mind of his own.
Beware and do not make the mistake of taking him for granted. It sounds weird
but it’s true.
With fellow trekkers.
1) It is fun to interact and get to know people
from different walks of life. Feel free to take the opportunity to expand your
social circles.
2) Share water and food. Nothing else is a better
ice breaker than being offered water or a bite of your sandwich!
3) Care for your fellow trekkers. It is not nice to
be self centered and unamicable.
For your own safety
1) The organizers and you yourself are equally
responsible for your safety. We cannot take the blame for injuries or
inconveniences arising out of actions outside the organizers instructions and
acts of nature.
2) Simply put, stay with the group. Do not rush far
too ahead or lag too behind. We understand that everyone has a different
stamina and we try to keep the group bound together.
3) Do not wander off from the main trail. Whenever
there is no established trail, strictly stay
with the group. Be within the sight of the person ahead of you and the one
behind you. It helps.
4) One
must understand that the group leader is responsible for the entire group and
may have to take some tough decisions at times. If one expects a memorable
experience with us then we expect full cooperation and discipline. To sum up,
the leader’s decision will be final and binding on all offbeaters.
5) Finally,
the non arguable part. Smoking and other forms of tobacco use and alcohol
consumption is strictly prohibited.
Regards,
Team
OffBeat Sahyadri
