Beyond Mountains Trek to Sarasgad Fort

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BEYOND MOUNTAINS
welcomes you all for the trek to
Fort Sarasgad

History & Places to See:
Shree Ganesh is the deity of knowledge. Pali is a famous place. Lord Ganesh is worshipped everywhere.
The eight places, which are important pilgrimages of Ganesh, are called “Ashtavinayak”. Lord Ganesh of
Pali is named Ballaleshwar. Sarasgad is situated on the borders of Pali. A very huge wall of Sarasgad is at
the north south border of Pali.
This fort was mainly used to keep a check on the surrounding regions. From fort, ‘Pali’ and all
surrounding areas can be seen. Shivaji Maharaj brought this fort under Swarajya and spent 2000 Hon
(the prevailing currency) for its reconstruction. Till independence this fort was under Bhor Sansthan.
Near the main entrance we see a triple curtain wall. Going rightwards and ascending 15 steps we
see the ramparts. To the left there is a big water tank. Next to it was a gallery. Further there is
another way to the fort. Near this is a water tank named ‘Moti Haud’. If we go at right, we have to
ascend 15 steps and then we reach the base of citadel.
Base of Citadel :
Here we see a very big water reservoir. To its left is the tomb of Shahapeer. Near to it few small
lakes are seen. In a cavern nearby we see ‘Shivlinga’. Here a few can stay. At the right side of the
tank we see silos, armory, jail and residences. Here also 10 to 12 people can be accommodated.
Next to it is the way towards citadel.
Top of Citadel :
On the fort we see Kedareshwar temple and a lake nearby. Two bastions are there to keep watch
on surrounding areas. From citadel we can see the mountain of ‘Tin Kavdi’. We can locate
Sudhagad, Tailbaila, Dhangad and Korigad. We also see Paligaon, River Amba, hot water reservoirs
of ‘Unheri’, Konkan and Jambhulpada. On Vaishakh Poornima (full moon day), the villagers
celebrate the festival of Shahapeer. Many people go to Kedareshwar temple on ‘Maha Shivratri’.
Sarasgad is one of the favorite places of the trekkers.
Date: Sunday, 10 th July 2022
Basic Plan:
05:30 AM: Meet at respective pick-up points
05:45 AM: Start journey towards fort Sarasgad
08:30 AM: On-the way breakfast
09:30: AM: Reach the base village and pre-trek briefing and start the trek
11:45 AM: Reach on top-of fort and history session and visit various places on the fort
12:30 PM: Lunch break
02:30 PM: Start descending towards the base village
04:30 PM: Reach base village and start the journey back to Pune
08:30 PM: Drop-off at selected drop-off point

*Cost : INR 950/-* Inclusive of
– Pune-to-Pune transportation by private bus(Non-AC)
– 1 Breakfast & tea
– 1 Lunch
– 1 Evening High tea
– Technical expertise, if needed
– Medical aid, if needed
*Process of Registration:*
1. Please feel free to
call our POCs for any help.

*POCs*
Sameer : 8806600221
Pranav : 9423450360

*Note : (Terms & Condition)*
1. Please do not throw any garbage on your trail. Please carry them till the base village.
2. Registration will be confirmed only after payment is made and cannot be cancelled at the last
moment. Rule for cancellation of participation as follows:
· 2 weeks before the adventure : 100 % refund
· 1 week before the adventure : 50 % refund
· 3 days before the adventure : 25 % refund
3. ‘Beyond Mountains’ is not liable to bear cost of anything which is not mentioned in the
included cost.
4. Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While
planning your trek, it is preferable to have a medical fitness checkup done. If suffering from any
kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health
problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia.
Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine,
diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.

*Important: Smoking & Alcohol intake is strictly prohibited before and during activities. Our
activity instructors reserves the right to stop anyone from participating in the activities if found
under the influence of alcohol / tobacco.

*Important: Covid Safety Guidelines
· Please convey your real medical conditions to the leaders while enrolling for the event.
· Kindly wear three-layered masks, N95. Carry an extra disposable mask with you. Please
ensure all participants, leaders, staff, and general persons wear masks before interacting with
them.
· Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food
and objects.
· Cover-up wear full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over
your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.
· Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level
checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be
conducted multiple times during the activities.
· Kindly do not register for the event or travel if you have come in contact with someone
who has Covid19 in the last 14 days.
· If you have any symptoms like fever, dry cough, weakness, body aches, etc., at the time of
screening. You won't be able to participate in the event. You will have to be evacuated on the
medical condition and should report to the nearest healthcare center.
· Avoid touching new surfaces and touching your mask and face continuously.
· If any participant, trek leader test positive after returning from the event within 14 days of
the activity, they should maintain transparency and inform the leaders and the team first.

PS: Detailed travel plan mailer will be circulated to all the registered people 1 day before the
event. In which exact pickup timings.
Lets come together to have an unusual and exciting experience. FEEL the difference with us…!!!

Kind and warm Regards,
Team Beyond Mountains

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