We at Aakashzep Trekkers, have arranged a one day trek to Prabalgad on Sunday 14th Mar 2010. Little Info about The Fort Type: Hill Fort Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium Base Village: Thakurwadi Region: Panvel Prabalgad is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. One can see it from express highway a V-Shaped one. The Left one is Kalwantin Durg & right side is Prabalgad. It is located on a plateau very close to Matheran. It was known as Muranjan until it was taken over and renamed by the Maratha forces under Shivaji's rule. There is a dense forest on the way till the top of fort Prabal.Historical references indicate that Freedom fighter Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826. The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings withKalavantin in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Shrimallang, Irshal Karnala, Manikgad, etc can be easily identified. The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below: We start with the early morning Train towards Panvel (according to the timings given below.) Meeting Point : Panvel Station at 6.50 am on Sunday 14th Mar 2010. Breakfast and reach the base village in next an hour or so.. Introduction, instructions and start the trek. Reach the top in 3-4 hrs. Lunch break. Explore the fort and start descending by 1pm. We will be spending some time at Prabal Machi. Reach the base till 6 pm. Start our return journey. Train Time Table: Kurla: 5.55 Chembur : 6.01 Vashi: 6.15 Nerul: 6.26 Belapur: 6.32 Panvel: 6.50 The cost for the trek is Rs 150/- per head which includes Travelling from Panvel to Panvel, Breakfast and evening refreshments. Things To Be carried: Lunch For Sunday, Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, Farsan etc. A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs), There are no good water sources on the fort. Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory) Camera(Optional) Cap, etc. Medicine those if u require usually (Optional) Windcheaters, if required. A good trekking shoes, A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking. Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas. Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments. Interested people may contact us on the nos. given below: Anil Shewale: 9773681737 Shankar Dudhane : 9987083511 Regards, Aakashzep Trekkers....  Thanks & Regards, Anil Shewale Aakashzep |
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