About Mrugagad
Mrugagad fort is a small hill fort, leading through dense forest along the valley between the fort and mountain, and then there are few rock patches. The base village Bheliv is a small hamlet in the Raigad district from where the trek usually starts. It takes an hour to reach the top, on the way you would find rocky patches and a cave that required some fitness to ascend. A pinnacle of Moradi stands tall to the east of this fort.
On the way to the top, there is a cave that is bit tough to ascend. Beautiful steps are carved on the rock to reach here on which only one person can go at a time. Few water cisterns carved in the rock and remnants of old houses can be seen on the fort. The fort was used to keep a watch on the surrounding areas including Umbarkhind, Waghdari, and Paymodi Ghat.
Event Information
Base Village: Bheliv
Elevation/Height: 1750 feet or 533 meters
Nearest Railway Station: Khopoli
Grade level: Medium
Endurance Level: Easy
Time Required: 1 hr ascent
Price: Rs 1299 per pax
Detailed Itinerary
05.00 am: Meet the team @Borivali Mumbai (Pickup points to be conveyed later)
09:30 am: Reach Bheliv village
10:00 am: Start ascending towards Mrugagad after a brief introduction
11:20 am: Summit and get to know the fort
12:30 pm: Start descending
01:20 pm: Lunch Time
02.30 pm: River fun if everyone agrees or visit Umberkhind (Subject To Time) on our way back
06:00 pm: Reach Mumbai tentatively
Inclusions:
◆Transportation by AC Private Vehicle.
◆Breakfast
◆Toll /Permit /Parking Fees.
◆Lunch Veg / Non Veg
◆Trek Expertise
◆Basic First Aid
Exclusions:
◆ Any food/beverages during travel
◆ Personal expenses
◆ Insurance of any kind of medical, hospitalization, evacuation, and related expenses
◆ Any item not covered under inclusions.
Trekking Measures:
◆ Keep emergency numbers handy
◆ Cover your backpack with a cover while trekking
◆ Wrap all your things in plastic in the haversack
◆ Follow existing trails and do not stray away.
◆ Equip yourself against pesky insects
Things To Carry
◆ Identity card
◆ 2 liters of water
◆ Trekking shoes
◆ Energy powder or Glucon D powder
◆ Snacks / Biscuits
◆ Extra pair of clothes
◆ Clean napkin or towel
◆ Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)
◆ Please carry personal medicines if any
◆ Extra masks & hand sanitizer
Rules
◆ In mountains & jungles, smoking/spraying deodorants attracts honeybees and one has to face a dangerous “honeybee attack” where survival of the person is difficult, hence smoking/deodorants is strictly prohibited.
◆ Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited. If found will be expelled from the group.
◆ The leader’s decision will be final and binding.
◆ Sahasi Sahyadri reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
◆ Telephonic confirmation for booking is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
◆ Please do not carry handbags or jholas or sling bags on treks.
◆ Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we do not take any liability for the same.
Registration & Payments
1. Please fill in the registration formalities
https://surveyheart.com/form/632aced0b1167d22ee86108e
2. Payment Modes
Google Pay / PhonePay / BHIM
9769980999 (Kiran Shinde)
3. Bank Details
Bank Name: Kotak Mahindra Bank Pvt. Ltd
Branch: Parel
Account Type: Savings
Account Number: 4711469828
IFSC Code: KKBK0000640
Feel free to contact me if there are any doubts or questions in mind
Kiran Shinde: 9769980999
Availability is on a first come first serve basis. The last day of confirmation is 2 days before the event date, but please book your seats as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.
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