Trek to Highest Fort in Maharashtra - Salher & Salota
Event Information
Overview
Salher & Salota are twin forts in baglan region of Nashik district. Salher is the highest fort and second highest mountain in Maharashtra. Rich with ancient ruins, Salher also houses a Parshuram Temple and an artificial lake. It is said Lord Parshuram did his meditations here. Salher is also famous for its battles during Shivaji Maharaj's period. It is also noted that after raiding Surat, the valuables were first brought here. Salher was an important fort as it is located on ancient trade routes. Salota has three entrances still standing strong. There are hardly any ruins on top of the fort. The views of Salher from top of Salota are mesmerising.
| Departure | Arrival |
| 21:30 on 20 October 2017 at Rajaram Bridge Corner |
21:30 on 22 October 2017 at Rajaram Bridge Corner |
Details:
| Trek Duration: Two Days & Two Nights
Difficulty Level: Medium Endurance Level: Medium Duration of Trek 4 Hours on day one and 6 hours on day two.
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Base Village: Salher Wadi & Waghambe
Distance From Pune: 350 Kms kms Altitude from ASL: Salher 1567 mtrs & Salota 1295 mtrs Region: Satana/ Taharabad |
Itinerary
| 20-Oct-17 |
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| 21:30: Reporting at Rajaram Bridge Corner |
| 22:00: Departure towards Base Village (Pick up Point: University Circle, Nashik Phata) |
| 21-Oct-17 | 22-Oct-17 |
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| 6:30 to 07:00: Breakfast & Briefing
7:00: Trek starts 11:00: Summit 11:00 to 13:00:Fort exploration 13:00: Packed lunch 14:00: Rest & Camp set up 17:30: High Tea 19:00: Soup + Dinner+ Fun games 21:00: Light out
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6:00Wake Up Call
6:30Breakfast & Briefing & Camp Wind up 7:00 Trek to Salota 10:00Summit 11:00Start Descending 13:00Reach Waghambe & Lunch 14:00Start Journey to Pune 16:30Tea break on the way near Nashik 17:00Start the travel 22:00Arrive at Pune |
Things to Carry:
| Compulsory | Suggested |
|---|---|
| 1) Water 2 liters or more
2) Good Rucksack with rain cover 3) Personal Medicines if any 4) ID Proof 5) sleeping bag or similar 6) Plate Bowl & Spoon
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1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.
2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters 3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather. 4) Hand Towel 5) Toiletries 6) Camera & / or Binoculars |
Charges
RS. 2600 PER PERSON
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|
| 1) Pune to Pune travel by a private non AC bus.
2) Morning Tea & Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Tea & Snacks. 3) Adventure Experts & Leaders 4) First aid kit. 5) Safety & Tested Equipments 6) Government Service Tax 7) Personal Entry, Toll & Parking etc
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1) Personal orders of Tea, coffee, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water,
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc. 2) Personal expenditure of any kind. 3) Insurance Coverage. 4) Medical expenses other than “First aid”. 5) Any other charges not specifically mentioned in "Fee Includes"
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Highlights:
1) Highest fort in Maharashtra
2) Flora and Fauna
3) Camping in caves
4) Mesmerising views of Selbari Dolbari Range
5) Ancient ruins & rock cut steps
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