Nature Knights: July 2019

Visapur Fort

“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.”

Exploring History and Heritage on trek to Ancient Fort dating back to almost 2000 years old.

The monsoon trek to this fort is a very special and unique experience, try climbing these popular treks during weekdays...

Fort Name: Visapur Fort and Bhaja Caves

Altitude: 3567 feet above mean sea level.

Difficulty Grade: Moderate (2 hours and 30 minutes to climb and 2 hours 30 minutes to descend; around 2 hours to explore the fort).

Location:

It is located in Pune district, 9 to 10 km from Malavli Railway station out of which 5 km is steep road. It has an elevation of 1084 meters above sea level. It is built on the same plateau as Lohagad.

Nearest Railway Station/ Bus Stand: Malavli (You can reach here by local train from Pune or Lonavala).

Contact for Inquiries and Booking:

9619182010 / 9619182098 / info@natureknights.net

Planned Schedule:

Pickup Points (Ex. Mumbai)

6:00 am Andheri S. V. Road, Near Merwan's Bakery

6:15 am Bislery Western Express Highway, Andheri East

6:15 am Santacruz East, Vakola, Western Express Highway, below bridge and after signal

6:20 am Bandra, Kalanagar Junction bus stop; Exit of Sky Walk; off Western Express Highway

6:30 am Sion Station

6:40 am Chembur, after Diamond Garden Signal

7:00 am Vashi (Junction of Station Road and Highway; below bridge)

7:20 am Belapur Juction

7:35 / 8 am Mc Donald, at entrance of Mumbai - Pune Express Highway

Standard Trekking Package: (WhatsApp: 9619182010 to get exact commercials that match your requirements).

Rs.5000/- (For a group size up to 9 persons), (Mountain Guide with Safety Equipment and General First Aid Kit)

Rs.7500/- (For a group size 10 to 15 pax), (2 Mountain Guide with Safety Equipment and General First Aid Kit)

Special Corporate or Celebrity Trek Charges:

Rs.10,000/- for a group size of up to 12 persons

Rs.15,000/- for a group size of 15 to 23 persons.

(Mountain Guides with experience to host corporate events along with safety Equipment, First Aid).

Exclusions:

Meals

Bottled water/ beverages.
Any kind of insurance
Tips etc.
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
Travel budget (by private transport - ask for quote).

Note: Meal cost for Mountain Guides during trek has to be borne by customer.

Note: We can organize stays (Villas and Farm Stay; Camping and Glamping; Resorts and Hotels); transport; "meals for your trek"; "Group or Corporate Events with games, activities, and adventures"; we can customize the whole event to match your requirements.

Note: Adventure sports should always be done under strict supervision of professionals who are experienced and have standard based equipment's to support the activities. We will be happy to help.

Experiences:

Easy Trek, Ancient Fort Exploration and Exploring Rural Countryside.

Scroll down to know more about Lohgad and places around Lonavala.

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emails: info@natureknights.net / natureknights@gmail.com

Kohoj Saddle Trek

One Day Offbeat Trek to Kohoj Saddle with Nature Knights...

Kohoj Saddle is a moderate difficultly trek that takes you to the saddle on the way to Kohoj Fort. From the Saddle have view of both sides of the mountain.

The treks takes around 90 minutes to 2 hours to climb uphill and slightly less than than while climbing down. The hike has all ingredients for a pleasant small eco-adventure landscapes reflecting in small lakes, hills, misty atmosphere, flora and fauna (wild and domestic), remote hamlets. This mysterious valley plays hide and seek in the monsoon clouds.

Altitude - 2500 feet (980 Meters) above mean sea level.

Category – Moderate 2 hours climb; less than 2 hours to descend

Location – Manor Region, Waghote Village, Manor-Wada Road, Palghar District

At the bottom of the fort is a lake known as 'Pazhar'.

Coordinates ( 19.6700315°N 72.9875099°E )

Minimum age: 8 Years Old.

Standard Trekking Package: Rs.450/- per person (Minimum billing Rs.3500/- or which ever is higher)

Inclusions:
Guide (Minimum 1 Guide or Ratio of 1 guide for every 10 participants), Medical Kit will be available with Guide, Safety Equipment.
note: Meals cost for Mountain Guides during trek has to be borne by customer.

Deluxe Package: Rs.850/- per person (Minimum billing Rs.8500/- or whichever is higher)
Inclusions:

Guide (Minimum 2 Guides or 1- Ratio 1 guide for every 10 participants), Medical Kit will be available with Guide, Safety Equipment.

VIP Package: Rs.1200/- per person (Minimum billing Rs.12,000/- or which ever is higher)

Inclusions:

(Minimum 2 Mountain Guides) (or ration of 1:10) whichever is higher.
Trek would be lead by Senior Mountain Guide with good communication skills; facilitators who can engage groups; has exposure of manage corporate offsite and foreign nationals; overall good knowledge travel and out doors etc.

Exclusions:

Local Standard Rural Meals Package: (Village Breakfast / Village Veg Thali Lunch and Evening Tea/Biscuits - Rs.300/- pp). For non-veg thali add Rs.75/-
Cost of Guide meals to be borne by customer.
Any kind of custom menu that is not part of the package
Bottled water/ beverages.
Any kind of insurance
Tips etc.
Un-utilized resources will not be refunded.
Anything that is not included is excluded.
Travel budget (by private transport - ask for quote).

For Deluxe Packed meals or VIP Outdoor meal experiences kindly request for a separate quote.

Note: Adventure sports should always be done under strict supervision of professionals who are experienced and have standard based equipment's to support the activities. We will be happy to help here if you give us an advance notice.

Contact for Inquiries and Booking:

9619182010 / 9619182098 / info@natureknights.net

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Tentative Planned Schedule:

6:00 am Andheri West, Merwans Bakery (S. V. Road)
6:15 am Andheri East, (near exit of Metro Station on Western Express Highway)
6:30 am Goregaon East, (Western Express Highway)
6:40 am Madal East and Kandivali East (Western Express Highway)
6:50 am Borivali East, Western Express Highway (near Luxury bus boarding point opposite to National Park Main Gate)
7:00 am After Dahisar Toll Naka
7:30 am Vasai / Virar on Western Express Highway (Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway)
Breakfast on the way
9:30 am Start of the trek
12:30 pm/ 01:00 pm arrive at the summit (Kohoj Plateau)
explore the fort/ Plateau
02:00 pm Start return trek
05:00 pm start return journey
09:00 pm expected time to be back on Andheri subject to traffic conditions.

Kohoj is located about 104 km from Mumbai off the Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway. Upon reaching Manor you have to take a right turn under a newly built flyover and take the Manor - Wada road. It is approximately around 10 km from the right turn. A few minutes drive on this road and one can see the Kohoj fort on your right. At the bottom of the fort is a lake known as 'Pazhar'.

Pazhar Lake

History

Very few of the historical evidences are coherent to this fort. Looking at its well-dug cisterns, the fort can be said to be belonging to Bhoj-period. But no such evidences are available.

The fort is said to be about 800 years old and finds a mention in the Purandar treaty along with 22 other forts which were surrendered by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the Mughals on 11 June 1665.

In 16th century, Portuguese captured this fort from the King of Gujarat. They constructed fortifications and bastions on this fort. Later, in 18th century, Peshwas conquered this fort in their campaign of 1737. Afterwards the fort remained under the British rule.

More information about the fort.

Kohoj has a moderately difficult gradient, the final destination of this trek is a main plateau about 3 hours hike from Vaghote village which is situated a the base of the fort. To reach the highest point it takes another 10–15 minutes. The height of the fort is about 3200 feet.

Upon reaching the main plateau one can find a small temple of God Shankar. A little towards the right are two small water cisterns. These cisterns have potable water. A few minutes walk towards the opposite side reveal several water cisterns.

At the edge of the main plateau there are many small water streams flowing downwards. But the winds up on this plateau are very heavy. With the already heavy winds blowing against the streams, the water from the streams rise back up and you end up having an experience of a lifetime.

On the path leading to the top of the fort there are three more cisterns and a stone idol of Lord Hanuman can be seen. Some evidence of fortification can be sighted as well.

Atop the fort is a stone structure which resembles a human figure. This human like figure can be seen from the main plateau as well as from the base of the fort. Towards the right of the human structure is a small temple of Lord Krishna. It also has an old mutilated stone deity which could not be identified.

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Day 02

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