Camping trek to Sudhagad

The winter is setting in , and its best to trek and camp during this season on the Sahyadri hills of Maharshtra.

Sudhagad is a popular trekking destination as it is one of the better preserved forts in Maharashtra.
Sudhagad(also called Bhorapgad) is a hill fort situated in Maharashtra, India

The origin of this fort is said to date back to the 2nd century B.C

Watching the sky laden with stars a hot cup of coffee , sleeping in tents and cooking food is the agenda for this trek.

On 13th March 2010, we will trek to fort Sudhagad and Camp for the night, near Pali.

This trek is recommended for first time trekkers and nature enthusiast.

Life Away From Life - Sudhagad trek
 
Proposed Itinerary

Trip Details:
The Plan:
Date:13th March 2010, (Camping trek)

Assemble at : Sion circle – 7 am sharp ( various pick up points , we will take the following route : Sion Circle – Chembur – Vashi – Nerul – Belapur – Panvel – Goa highway NH17 – Mahad - Pali - Pachapur ( Base village)

Trek details
Grade of trek: easy – recommended for beginners.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Highest point: 1084 mtrs asl

District: Raigad


List of things to carry
to be mailed on request

Excursion Cost : Ex Mumbai
To be mailed on request.

Cost includes
transportation, tents, sleeping mats, lunch box, dinner and breakfast, guide and service charges.

Cost not include
extra expenses like drinks,tips,medical and travel insurance, video camera fee, beverages etc.

Contact for participation
Prateek Deo
cell: 9869158351

email : prateekdeo@gmail.com

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Trek to a mighty fort - SUDHAGAD (1084m) (ex Mumbai)
Please Note : The itinerary is tentative and subject to change.

Day 1
7: am sharp start point from Sion circle ( cinemax movie complex)

  • Reach Pali by 9 am , have breakfast and pack lunch
  • Trek starts from base village Pachapur
  • 2 to 3 hours reach Sudhagad top
  • Explore the fort.
  • prepare camp site
  • pitch tents
  • make dinner
  • watch the stars

Day 2

  • Early morning explore the fort
  • Have breakfast and prepare to descend
  • Camp cleaning.
  • Descend back to Pachhapaur
  • Refresh and back to Mumbai.
  • If we have time then a short break at Pali Ganesh temple
  • Drop vehicle terminates at Sion circle again

Please Note : The itinerary is tentative and subje

ct to change.

Fort details & History
In 1436, it was captured by the Bahamani Sultan. In 1657, the Marathas took over and renamed it "Sudhagad"(the sweet one). It was a large fort and Sudhagad was considered by Shivaji as the capital of his kingdom. He surveyed it, but instead chose Raigad because of its central location.

In the regime of the Peshwas, the ‘Pantsachivas’ of Bhor. It became the custodians of this fort. After the annexation of princely states in 1950 the fort became patron less. As a result, the fort is in a state of ruins, even though it escaped the wrath of the British.