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Fireflies Speial Trek to Peth (Kothaligad) - 3 June 2023
2023-06-03 13:00 - 2023-06-04 12:30 UTC | Karjat Junction railway station, Karjat Junction railway station
Event Name: Fireflies Speial Trek to Peth (Kothaligad)
Price: Rs 999/- per personType : Hill fortsGrade : Easy – MediumHeight : 3100 ft.Location: Karjat
About Fireflies:Fireflies are sometimes called lightning bugs. Many a child have spent summer evening chasing them. And may be you ‘ve wondered how and why are these insect able to light up.
The answer is that Fireflies contain an organic compound in their abdomens called luciferrin. As air rushes in to the abdomen, it react with the luciferrin. A chemical reaction gives off the familiar glow of a firefly. This light is sometimes called “cold – light” because it generates so little heat. The fireflies can regulate the air flow in to the abdomen to create the pulsating pattern.
Some experts think the firefly’s flashy style may warn predatorsof the insect’s bitter tastes. On the other hand, some frogs don’t seem to mind. They eat so many fireflies that they themselves begin to glow. Males fireflies also light up to signal that desire for mates – and willing females attract the mates with flashes of their own.
But not all the flashing of fireflies is motivated by romance. While each fireflies species has it own pattern of flashing, some females imitate the pattern of other species. Male land next to them – only to be eaten alive. So the next time you see a firefly keep in mindthats it flickering isn’t. Just a unique & sometimes deadly languages of love.
About KothaligadKothaligad is more commonly known as the fort of Peth because the village of Peth is situated at its base. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. It looks like a filed surface. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is awater cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave.A flat floorand well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle.Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort. Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Nagfani, Siddhagad, Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, Manikgad, and Matheran all these surrounding historical places are visible from top of the fort Peth.
The detailed itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Day 1:Catch the 4:30 pm CST-Karjat fast local. People who live on slow track station please come your nearest station.
Time table are as follows:-Karjat Fast localCST :16:30 HrsByculla :16:37Dadar : 16:43Kurla : 16:50Ghatkopar : 16:54Mulund : 17:06Thane :17:10Dombivali : 17:22Kalyan : 17:30Karjat : 18:20 Hrs.
Note:- Missing the train means Missing the event.
Meeting Point : Karjat Station – 06:20 pm06:30 pm : We will proceed to the base village Ambivali by tum-tum or private vehicle.07:30 pm : Reach Ambiwali, Introduction round & SnackAscend – Enjoy Fire flies en-routeReach pethwadi by 9.30pm10.00 pm: Have Dinner and stay10:30 pm: Start Trek & Enjoy Fireflies on the way while trekking.12.00 pm: Off to sleep
Day 206:00 am : Wake up call, Sunrise view, Explore & Photography & Breakfast06.30am. start ascend08:00 am : Reach on top,Explore and rest09:30 am : Have breakfast and Start descending.11:30 am : Reach Base Villages12:00 pm : Leave for Karjat by bus/ Private Vehicles01:30 pm : Reach Karjat and take local to Mumbai.
Members are requested to take return ticket till karjat by their own.Board the second compartment from Karjat side which is the second last from CST side.Everybody will board the same local and we meet in the train itself
Includes:-Transportation from Karjat to KarjatHome stay at KothaligadDay 1 DinnerDay 2 Tea and BreakfastGuide & expertise Charges
Excludes:-Local Train Tickets From Mumbai/PuneAny personal expensesAny other charges non mentioned above.One needs to deposit INR 999/- into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Call us or enquiries:Vinay Gupta: 9004675388Mayur Agrawal: 9820779889The amount is to be deposited in the following account.Name : Vinay GuptaSaving Account No: 319102010805655Name: Union Bank of IndiaIfsc code:- ubin0535826Branch: princess Street branch
Things to be carried:Identity proof.Wind Cheater a mustSleeping bags, bedsheets, mattress,A bottle of water (Atleast 2 Ltrs),Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)Good trekking shoes,A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.Please avoid wearing GOLD and other ornaments.Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags
Note :Kindly carry 1 Identity proof at least for the trek. We shall travel together as a group.We all are going for an adventurous activity. Do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments. Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking . For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner. We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even local people. Due to the Monsoon season we recommend you to please take care at every place while walking /climbing / trekking. No plastic littering on the way or in hills/mountains.
Rules and Regulations:1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.2. Sleeveless, low neck, figure hugging shirts/skirts/tops, short pants, hot pants not allowed.3. Please avoid wearing gold and other jewellery (at own risk).
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Firefly Kothaligad Night Trek | Mumbai Mountain Hikers - 3 June 2023
2023-06-03 16:00 - 2023-06-04 06:30 | Mumbai, Mumbai, IN
Firefly Kothaligad Night Trek | Mumbai Mountain HikersFirefly, every year before monsoon we celebrate firefly festival. End of May and start of June fire fly are started to visible. There some location in Maharshtra Firefly are spotted and huge amount of people use to go for Firefly. Fire Fly belong to the Lampyridae family of insects. They have soft body. The female fly attract to Male fly for matting that is why they produce light.Kothligad is small Fort of Maharashtra. Kothaligad is also known as Peth. Kothaligad height is 3100ft. Kothaligad is situated in east of Karjat on the road of Karjat-Murbad. Kothaligad was use as a Lighthouse. From the Kothaligad the Direction was given about enemy. In fact we can say Kothaligad also use as watch tower to keep eye on Mawal area in the Kingdom of Maratha. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water (rock cut water cistern) at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. The stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming. The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. In 1684 Aurangjeb sent Abdul Kadir and AlaiBiradkar to capture this fort. After a small skirmish, the fort was captured by Abdul Kadir. Aurangjeb honored Abdul Kadir and renamed this fort as Miftah-ul-Fateh (Key to success). Then later on, on 2 November 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who was general of Bajirao Peshwa.
Some Information about Trek;Category: TrekHeight: 3100 FeetGrade: EasyEndurance: EasyBase Village: Peth Village/Ambivali VillageRange: Matheran
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Firefly Kothaligad Night Trek | Mumbai Mountain Hikers - 3 June 2023
2023-06-03 16:20 - 2023-06-04 07:20 | Mumbai, Mumbai, IN
Firefly Kothaligad Night Trek | Mumbai Mountain Hikers
Firefly, every year before monsoon we celebrate firefly festival. End of May and start of June fire fly are started to visible. There some location in Maharshtra Firefly are spotted and huge amount of people use to go for Firefly. Fire Fly belong to the Lampyridae family of insects. They have soft body. The female fly attract to Male fly for matting that is why they produce light.
Kothligad is small Fort of Maharashtra. Kothaligad is also known as Peth. Kothaligad height is 3100ft. Kothaligad is situated in east of Karjat on the road of Karjat-Murbad. Kothaligad was use as a Lighthouse. From the Kothaligad the Direction was given about enemy. In fact we can say Kothaligad also use as watch tower to keep eye on Mawal area in the Kingdom of Maratha. There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water (rock cut water cistern) at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. The stone is a single black expanse reaching till the Peth village standing on the fertile soil with abundant natural resources for water and farming. The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th century. In 1684 Aurangjeb sent Abdul Kadir and AlaiBiradkar to capture this fort. After a small skirmish, the fort was captured by Abdul Kadir. Aurangjeb honored Abdul Kadir and renamed this fort as Miftah-ul-Fateh (Key to success). Then later on, on 2 November 1817, it was recaptured by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who was general of Bajirao Peshwa.
Some Information about Trek;Category: TrekHeight: 3100 FeetGrade: EasyEndurance: EasyBase Village: Peth Village/Ambivali VillageRange: Matheran
For Registration:Mumbai Mountain HikersMobile/WhatsApp 8108408191Email: mumbaimountainhikers@gmail.commumbaimountainhikers.com/tours/firefly-kothaligad-night-trek-mumbai-mountain-hikers-110884
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Fireflies Festival 2023 - 4 June 2023
2023-06-04 12:30 - 15:30 | Mumbai – मुंबई, Mumbai, Mumbai, 4000039, IN
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A hand-picked collection of events and the best camping locations near Mumbai for witnessing Fireflies this season starting from May 2023 to June 2023.
Apart from Rajmachi Fireflies Festival the Non-Crowded camping locations include Igatpuri Fireflies Festival, Bhandardara Fireflies Festival, Kothaligad Fireflies Festival, Secret Location Fireflies Camping, Purushwadi Fireflies Festival and Prabalmachi Fireflies Festival. Customised Private booking available for all dates from May to June 2023.
Booking Link : mischieftreks.com
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