Trek to Mahuli Fort

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Mahuli Trek
In Thane district near Shahpur-Asangaon we find a group of three mountains – Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad. Here the nature is so pleasant that we must visit this place to see the natural beauty. The mountain with many pinnacles is known as Mahuli. Mahuli is divided into three parts – northern one is Palasgad, Mahuli in the middle and Bhandargad on the southern end.

History :
The creator of this fort is unknown. In 1485 this place came under rule of Malik Ahmed who was the founder of Nijamshahi. When Shahaji Raje became the secretary of Nijamshahi, Adilshahi and Mughals of Delhi together tried to end Nijamshahi. In the year 1635-36, in difficult circumstances Shahaji Raje transferred himself with Jijabai and Shivaji to Mahuli. Khan Jaman, son of Mahabat Khan beleaguered this fort. Shahaji Raje asked for help to Portuguese. They refused and Shahaji Raje surrendered himself.

History :
Shivaji took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Shivrai. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. The Moghal sardar Manohardas Gaud was the in charge of this fort. He did much construction on the fort. In Feb 1670, Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed. Thousand of Marathas were killed by Moghals. It was a bad blow to Marathas. Even after this victory, Manohardas Gaud, the chief of the fort gave up his position and a new chief Alveerdi Beg was appointed. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad became part of Swarajya.

Trek Itinerary
Catch CSMT-Asangaon local
07:20 Meeting point at Asangaon railway station.
07:30 Travel to base village by local transport.
08:00 Reach at base village and Breakfast.
08:30 Start ascending.
12:00 Reach on top. Explore and Lunch.
14:00 Descend.
17:00 Reach at base village and evening tea.
17:30 Travel to Asangaon railway station by local auto.
18:00 Reach Asangaon railway station and disperse.

Please note
• People may board the same train from their respective stations
of convenience.
• Missing the train leads to miss Mahuli Trek,,
• no refund will be provided.
• Trekkers should carry packed Lunch for this Trek.

Contribution Rs 550/-

What is included in the costing
• 2 veg Breakfasts.
• Travel from Asangaon to Asangaon by local transport.
• Forest Entry charges
• Trek Leader Expertise Charges.

What is NOT included in the costing
• Travel cost from Mumbai to Asangaon and back.
Lunch for the trek.
• Mineral water/lime water/All kinds of Extra Meals / soft
drinks ordered/ purchased for personal consumption
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost
includes above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable
circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
• Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.

Things to Carry
•2/3 liters of water.
•Lunch for the trek.
•Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars.
•Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets.
•Good Torch must with extra battery.
•Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek.
•One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters.
•Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them
from getting wet.
•Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags.
•Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to
get wet.
•Sun Cap and Sunscreen.
•Personal First aid and Personal Medicine.
•Identity Proof.
•Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from
Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.

Each trek teaches oneself how to appreciate the beauty of
nature, how to get adjusted with the situation, Challenges and
the importance of planning & organizing the things

Contact us on
Pratiksha Kumkar –9970024800
Mahesh Shimpi –7506093911

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