Mahipatgad – Sumargad – Rasalgad Range Trek

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Dear Traveler’s

We Safar Sahyadri Trekkers (SST) are Happy to Invite You All for “Mahipatgad – Sumargad – Rasalgad – Range Trek”

Date – 30 Nov to 1 Dec (2 Day/1Night)

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:
District – Ratnagiri (Khed)
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 – 29 Nov 2024
▪︎ Meeting point ▪︎
Borivali National Park
Timing : 10:00 pm

Pickup points will be
Borivali – Jogeshwari – Andheri – Bandra – Sion – Chembur – Vashi – Panvel
(Highway to Highway)
Time will be share separately.

Day 1 – Saturday – 30 Nov 2024
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
– 01 Dec 2024
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.

INCLUDING
AC Transportation (Mumbai to Mumbai)
2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch,1 Dinner (All veg)
Stay, Basic First Aid Charges
Guide & Expertise Charges

EXCLUDING
Travel Food
Any other charges not mentioned in inclusions.

▪︎ Trek Cost ▪︎
Cost – Rs. 2999/- all inclusive
Advance Fee 1500/- compulsory
(Non Refundable)
Group Discount Available ✅

Kindly transfer Your Trek fee below Account Details.

▪︎ Bank Account Details ▪︎
A/c Name : SAFAR SAHYADRI TREKKERS
A/c No. : 610000000004049
IFC Code : SRCB0000410
Branch : Santacruz East

Google Pay/Phone Pay/Paytm – 9082388039 Kiran Bhalekar

▪︎ Things To Carry ▪︎
All items below are compulsory.
1) Good grip shoes, sliper
(floaters are not allowed)
2) A bottle of water (2 ltr) compulsory
3) camera(optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery (at own risk)
4) Personal medicine & plastic bag, odomas or same brand, Torch compulsory.
5) Extra pair of cloths if required by you. (Double Wrap in plastic bag avoid drenched)
6) Any one original photo ID proof
7) Some ready eat food like plum cake, biscuits, fruits,Paratha/Thepala/Boiled Eggs etc, Glucon-D or Electrol
8) Full Sleeves T-Shirt & Full Trek Pant.

STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED ANY KIND OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS.

Do feel free to contact any of us for any queries/clarification.
We recommend you to please take care while walking/Trekking//Tour Wearing of any valuables, ornaments, jewelry etc. is prohibited. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.Do not carry valuable,unnecessary things for Trek.Do not go to any risky place , you should follow rules set by organizers. Organizers will not be responsible for any loss during trek.Respect Nature,History, Local Culture And Enjoy the Trek

▪︎ Regards ▪︎
Safar sahyadri Trekkers
Kiran bhalekar – 9082388039
Tushar shingare – 8976225394
Amar Gorule – 8779417367