About the destination:
Mahuli Fort at 2815 ft, is a popular trekking destination and a paradise for rock climbers because of many nearby pinnacles with interesting names like Vazir, Brahma, Shiv, Navra, Navri, Bhatji, Vishnu, etc., given by the local trekking and climbing fraternity. This mountain complex is actually a group of two or more hills with common cols and pinnacles.
It is the highest point in the Thane district. The forest surrounding Mahuli has been declared as a sanctuary. Once Shahaji Raje, father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had this fortress. The fort has been declared as a protected monument.
Trek Itinerary:
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Height: 2815 feet
Distance from Mumbai: 72 km approx
Schedule:
Board CST - Kasara slow train which leaves CST at 5.00 AM
Reach Asangaon Station by 7.00 AM
Reach base village by 8.00 AM
Breakfast from 8.00 AM to 8.45 AM
Start trek by 9.00 AM
Reach on top by 11.30 AM - 12 noon.
Explore fort till 2.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Start descending back by 2.30 PM
Reach Village by 4.30 PM
Have lunch.
Leave for Asangaon station by 5.30 PM
Enroute snacks.
Meal :
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Evening refreshment
Things to carry :
- Good grip quality trekking shoes – Must (Please check soles of your shoes and get them stitched if necessary).
- Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
- Toiletries (Napkin, face wash, tissue paper, etc.).
- Cap, goggles, sunscreen, moisturizer, mosquito repellent etc.
- A haversack to put in all the things to carry so that one has one's hands-free while trekking. (Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)
- Camera, Cap (Optional)
- Rainwear (Jacket / Ponchos ) or Winter wear (Jackets, warmers or sweaters) – (as per season )
- Slippers (optional – at the end of day/trek so that your feet can relax).
- Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
- Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
Advisory :
- Leaders decision will be final & binding to everyone till the completion of the trek.
- Alcohol is strictly not allowed on the trek
- Smoking is not promoted but in case someone can't control it urges he/she should smoke away from the group & not without disturbing trek schedule.
- Everyone is expected to follow safety protocols defined by the leaders.
- Leaders have been given rights to take disciplinary actions up to the extent of removing participant.
- Polluting trek route of the destination is strictly prohibited & any participant found doing so may have to face disciplinary action.
Contact Details :
For more details and registration purpose, please contact us :
9773121725 / 9987039231