Mahipatgad – Sumargad – Rasalgad Range Trek

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“Mahipatgad – Sumargad – Rasalgad – Range Trek”

Date – 27/28 August 2022

The Sahyadri range extends in North – South direction along the Konkan coast. There are many mountain ranges that branch-off over several miles from the main Sahyadri mountain range. Beyond Poladpur, as we head towards Chiplun via Khed, we come across the forts of Mahipatgad.
Sumargad & Rasalgad. These forts lie in Jawali forest region Sumargad lies in between two forts, Rasalgad and Mahipatgad.

Short Info:
Grade – Medium.
Endurance – Medium.

About:

Mahipatgad: The altitude of Mahipatgad is 3090feet. This fort was built by Adilshah of Bijapur in 15th century. This fort was captured by King Shivaji in 1661. Later on it passed to Peshwas and finally to the British in 1818. There are 10 houses in the Beldarvadi village, which is at the foot hill of the fort. The villagers are said to be brought by Shivaji as bricklayers for construction of the fort.

Sumargad: The fort is located in the middle of hill range that spans in the North South direction and runs parallel to the Sahyadris. Due to its difficulty in access, height and tough climb only experience mountain trekkers can reach at this fort. It has straight rock surfaces on all the sides of the fort and the way to the fort requires some rock climbing to reach to the fort which is located on the summit. There are some water cisterns on the fort. In one of the cistern there is a Shivalinga and idol of goddesses Bhairibhavani, Zolai, Vaghjai and Navlai in one cave. The fort provides views of Sahyadri forts in the east which includes forts of Vasota and Makarandgad. In the west one can see mid Sahyadri or Valati forts of Palgad and Mandangad.Not much is known about its past. Villagers say that earlier there a festival was held in this fort in the memory of Goddess but after an accident in which two villagers fell off the cliffs while balancing the pole, the festival was shifter to Rasalgad.

Rasalgad: This fort has a rush of visitors on weekends. The fort is a small triangular plateau of 5 acres fortified on all the sides. The two entrance gates are in good condition. There is a Veer Maruti idol near the first gate. There is a Zolayidevi temple on the fort with a stone Deepmal and tulsi vrindavan in the front. There are two large rock cut water cisterns on the fort. There are 16 cannons on the fort. There is a store room in good condition. Chakdev and Parvatgad are seen from the Fort.

EVENT FEES:

Rs – 2350/- per pax Ex Mumbai
Rs – 2350/- per pax Ex Pune

• INCLUSIONS:

• Transportation by Non AC Private Vehicle.
• Toll /Permit /Parking Fees.
• Day One – Morning Tea & Breakfast, Pack food, Veg – Nonveg Diner
• Day Two – Morning Tea & Breakfast, Veg Lunch
• Certified & Experienced Guidance of SHILEDAR ADVENTURE INDIA.
• Basic First Aid

• EXCLUSIONS:

• Anything which is not mentioned in the Inclusions

ITINERARY:

Day 0 – Friday – 26 August 2022

Meeting Point:

Mumbai: Pritam Da Dhaba, Dadar East 09:00 pm.
Pune: Laxminarayan Theatre Swargate Pune 09:00 pm.
Travelling to Rasalwadi.

09:00 pm – Meet Shiledar Team @ Pritam Da Dhaba Dadar Mumbai / Laxminarayan Theatre Swargate Pune

Day 1 – Saturday – 27 August 2022
05.00 am – Reach Maldewadi (Mahipatgad Base)
05.30 am – Wake-up call. Breakfast
07.00 am – Start trek after a brief introduction.
09.00 am – Reach at top of Mahipatgad. Explore the fort.
01.00 pm – Start descending to the fort
03.30 pm – Reach base village & Rest
08.30 pm – Dinner & retire for the day.

Day 2 – Sunday – 28 August 2022

04.00 am – Wake-up call.
05.30 am – Tea & Breakfast.
06.00 am – Move towards Sumargad.
09.00 am – Reach Sumargad Top and explore.
11.00 pm – Start descending the fort & Move towards Rasalgad Fort
01.00 pm – Reach the top of Rasalgad & Explore the Fort
03.00 pm – Reach at base village. Have Lunch,
05.00 pm – Start return journey.
10.00 pm – Reach Pune/Mumbai.

🎒 Things to be carried:

– Photo ID card
– Carry a sufficient amount of sanitizer, masks, gloves, and a personal medical kit (MUST)
– Carry a personal set of utensils like spoon, plates, and cups/mugs. (MUST)
– 2 litters of water & ORS (Must), Electoral/Tang powder/Glucose-D/Salt
– Carry Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits fruits, dry fruits to munch on during trek and to avoid dehydration.)
– Torch with extra batteries (Must)
– Full sleeve T-shirts and full pant. For girl’s full neck t-shirt. Cap, camera, mobiles phones, socks, extra pairs of clothes.
– Jackets/Raincoat
– Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (Must)
– Carry 3-4 extra carry-bags
– Packs things properly to protect from rain
– Warm cloths, Bedding / Shawl / bed-sheets sleeping bag (for rest)
– Camera, Cap etc. (Optional)
– Electrolyte packets as energy drinks (optional)
– Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks (Must)
– A haversack to put in all the things.
– Good to have stick for support.

RULES:

● In mountains & jungles, smoking/spraying deos 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.
● Shiledar Team 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.

REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS:

● If cancellation is done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
● If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded.
● After that, no refund will be provided.
● If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, participants have the option to adjust the paid amount with any forthcoming event or ask for a complete refund.

PAYMENT DETAILS –

Shiledar Adventure India
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Current Account –
A/c No. – 50200044689652
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Google Pay/Phone Pay No – 9022556690

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