Asherigad Monsoon Trek

Trek to Asherigad in Palghar region, one of the major forts in this region. The fort built during Shilahar Dynasty, later Portuguese captured it in 1556, Marathas conquered the fort in 1737, later the fort was captured by British in 1818.

The trek starts at the Khodkona village, passing through dense cover, later the ladder section, also a forest god sculptured on wood called as Waghoba is seen in the midway. At the summit there is a cave, few water cisterns, a quiet massive plateau where Adsul opposite to this fort, Kohoj forts are visible in clear weather.

Trek facts:
• Grade: Medium
• Endurance: Moderate
• Trek Distance: 8KM approx
• The Highest Elevation: 435M
• Base village: Khodkona

Itinerary:
• Reporting at Palghar Railway Station – 07:30AM (Board the 05:24AM Churchgate to Dahanu Road Fast train in Western line)
• Travel by hired vehicle from Palghar to the base village – 45 minutes.
• Breakfast – 30 minutes.
• Event Briefing – 15 minutes.
• Ascend trek to Asherigad – 2 hours
• Explore and rest at the summit – 1 hour.
• Descent trek to the base village – 2 hours
• Lunch Break – 1 hour.
• Travel by the hired vehicle to Palghar station – 45 minutes.

Price: ₹850:
Included
✔ Travel from Palghar
✔ Breakfast
✔ Veg Lunch
✔ Our Expertise

How to Register:
Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website at https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/asherigad or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.
Step-2: Fill up the participation disclaimer form, which will be sent after payment confirmation.

A WhatsApp group of the registered participants will be created in the evening on the day of the event departure for travel coordination.

Checklist
What to Wear:
•Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.
•Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve quick dry shirt/ tshirt.
•Full-length hiking trousers (avoid jeans or cotton wear).
Things to Carry:
Carry a single rucksack with the following things:
•Minimum 2 liters of water.
•Raincoat/ Poncho, Cap.
•Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
•Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent.
•Extra set of clothes, an extra pair of socks, flip-flops.
•Hiking pole.
•Litter bag for non-biodegradable (plastic) litter.
•Personal medicines.
•Identity Proof.

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