Mahipatgad Sumargad Rasalgad Range Trek

MAHIPATGAD – SUMARGAD – RASALGAD RANGE TREK ⛰️

Date – 13/14 April 2024

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.

🔺️ITINERARY –

Day 0 – Friday –

10:00 pm – Meet Shiledar Team @ Pritam Da Dhaba Dadar Mumbai / Laxminarayan Theatre Swargate Pune

Day 1 – Saturday –

05:00 am – Reach Wadi Jaitapur (Mahipatgad Base)

05:30 am – Wake-up call, freshen up, Have a Tea Breakfast

08:00 am – Start trek after a brief introduction.

10:00 am – Reach at top of Mahipatgad. Explore the fort.

01:00 pm – Lunch @ Mahipatgad Fort Temple (Dal Rice or Pack Food)

02:00 pm – Start descending to the fort

04:00 pm – Reach base village & Rest

07:00 pm – Dinner, Group Discussion & Good Night

Day 2 – Sunday –

04:00 am – Wake-up call, freshen up, have a 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 Tentatively
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💸EVENT COST💸

Rs – 3000/- Per Head Ex Pune Mumbai

Registration will be done only after Payment confirmation.

Please follow the given procedure to register for event through E-transfer.
1. Call Shiledar’s and confirm the availability of seat.
2. Transfer the money to “Shiledar” Account.
3. Send your Name, Age, Blood Grp Address, Mobile No & Screen shot of payment on what’s app – 9022556690
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PAYMENT DETAILS –

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HDFC Bank, Juinagar – Navi Mumbai

Current Account –

A/c No. – 50200044689652

IFSC Code – HDFC0003953

Google Pay/Phone Pay No – 9022556690
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🔺 INCLUSIONS:

▪︎Forest Charge

▪︎ Transportation by Non-AC Private Vehicle

▪︎︎Food – Day One Tea, Breakfast, Lunch – Dal Rice /Pack Food, Veg – Nonveg Diner

Day Two Tea, Breakfast & Veg Lunch Evening Tea

▪︎Trekking with all Safety Gears.

▪︎ Event Participation Certificate

▪︎Certified & Experienced Guidance of Team Shiledar.

▪︎First aid kit.

🔺EXCLUSIONS:

Anything which is not mentioned in the Inclusions

🎒THINGS TO BE CARRIED:

▪︎Photo ID card
▪︎Carry a personal set of utensils like spoon, plates, and cups/mugs.
▪︎2 litters of water & ORS, Electoral/Tang powder/Glucose-D.
▪︎Carry Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits, Chikki, fruits, dry fruits)
▪︎Torch with extra batteries.
▪︎Full sleeve Trek T-shirts and Full Trek Pant.
▪︎Jackets/Raincoat
▪︎Cap Towel Extra Pair of clothes
▪︎Bedding. Please Take Sufficient bedding for Rest.
▪︎Camera, Mobile etc. (Optional)
▪︎Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
▪︎A haversack to put in all the things.
▪︎Good to have stick for support.

🔺 RULES/NOTE:

▪︎Smoking Cigarette, Chewing Tobacco & Consuming Alcohol Is Strictly Prohibited During the Trek. If found will be expelled from the group.
▪︎Do not shout and make noise during the trek and carry your waste with you without throwing it elsewhere.
▪︎Trekking is an adventure game. If you are injured or have an accident during this period, you responsible for yourself. Organizers will not be responsible for this.
▪︎This is an adventure activity where we will go to a village in mountain area and stay there and eat local food. So please don’t expect luxury and absolute comforts.
▪︎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.

🔺 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.
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