Attention : Harishchandragad : January 11-15, 2007
Twenty Five years before, on this same day, our trekking club was formed and registered officially. The first trek organized by the Group was “Harishchandragad” on these dates. In remembrance of those dates, a very unique trekking programme with treks through various routes, totally encompassing around 25 different forts and all ending at Harishchandragad has been planned to start the 25th Anniversary of the trekking club with a big bang. This advance notice is for all trekkers who wish to take part in this monumentous trek, to keep their calendars free and note down these dates well in advance !!!
Name of Trek : Mahuli Fort Category : Easy
Date : 7-8 Oct, 06
Leader (Contact no.) : Sudeep Barve (98693 55982)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 70 + 10/-
Note : The very notable and uniquely shaped cluster of Forts in the Asangaon Region. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek date.
Name of Trek : Khuba (Near Prabalgad) Category : Easy
Date : 29 Oct, 2006
Leader (Contact no.) : Rajan Mahajan (98334 85456 from 7 to 9 pm)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 75 + 10/-
Note : The trek on the fort adjacent to Prabalgad
Name of the Trek : Mudagad, Gagangad, Rangna, Narayangad, Samangad, Gandharvagad, Mahipalgad, Kalanandigad, Paargad, Nesri Khind Category - Easy
Date : 1-5 Nov, 2006
Leader (Contact No.) Madhav Karve (98206 92348)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 2400 + 25/-
Note : One of the most lovely long treks covering many unknown and less visited forts in the Kolhapur Region. For the purpose of railway bookings, Rs. 800 to be deposited in the Club Office before October 15, 2006.
Name of the Trek : Harihar, Anjaneri, Brahmagiri Category : Easy
Date : 11-12 Nov, 2006
Leader (Contact No.) : Sudeep Barve (98693 55982)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 400 + 20/-
Note : Very beautiful and unique forts in the Trimbakeshwar Range
Name of the Trek : Raigad Pradakshina Category – Easy
Date : 18-19 Nov, 2006 (departure 10h night)
Leader (Contact No.) Sadanand Apte (2582 6848)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 525 + 20/-
Note : An opportunity to see the famous Raigad Fort from all its angles and also enjoying the circuitous route. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Adsul, Asherigad, Kohoj Category - Easy
Date : 25-26 Nov, 20006
Leader (Contact No.) .) Sadanand Apte (2582 6848)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 250 + 20/-
Note : Three small forts situated in the Wada Region, worth a visit, definitely. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Kurdugad, Mangad Category : Easy
Date : 3 Dec, 2006
Leader (Contact No.): Parag Thorat (93226 56493)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 250 + 10
Note : Some not so frequented forts in the Mangaon region. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Durg, Dhakoba Category – Tough and Strenuous
Date : 9-10 Dec, 2006
Leader : Mangesh Deshpande (098224 08958)
Approx. Cost : Rs. 325 + 10/-
Note : Two very unique forts surrounded by dense forest and difficult approaches in the Dhasai region. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Avandh, Patta, Bitangad Category – Easy
Date : 16-17 Dec, 2006
Leader (Contact No.) : .) Sadanand Apte (2582 6848)
Approx. Cost : 350 + 20/-
Note : The fort trio in the Igatpuri region. Very good and vast forts. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Mangi, Tungi Pinnacle Climb Category - Tough
Date : 23-25 Dec, 2006
Leader (Contact No.) : Rajan Mahajan (98334 85456, between 7-9 pm)
Approx. Cost : not indicated
Note : Two good climbing pinnacles in the Satana region. Previous climbing experience essential for taking part in this climb. Leader to be contacted at least 4 days before the trek.
Name of the Trek : Ramghal, Bhairavgad, Prachitgad Category - Tough
Date : 30 Dec 06 – 1 Jan, 07
Leader (Contact No.) Aniket Choudhary (98675 93120)
Approx. Cost : 850 + 30/-
Note : Lovely and very unique forts in the Koyna Nagar region. Leader to be contacted at least 10 days before the trek.
