Type : Hill Fort
Fort Range : Karjat
District : Thane
Height above sea level : 2150 ft.
Difficulty rating : Medium
Base village : Dehari
Trek Fees: 170
Fees include :Transportation from Kalyan to Kalyan,
Evening Tea/coffee
About :
Gorakhgad is a fort that can be done easily in a day, both from Mumbai and Pune. Though not famous for any historical events, Gorakhgad attracts trekkers due to its inviting pinnacles, which offer good opportunities for rock-climbing. This region of Gorakhgad and Machchindragad has a dense forest cover.
Fort Gorakhgad is quite small in size. It was had strategic importance during the reign of Shahaji Raje. However, no major battle is recorded to have taken place here. It was used in Shivaji's era to patrol the nearby region and was used as a stopover station during the journey to Junnar via Naneghat. Though small in size, there is enough availability water and a lot of space for accommodation. The fort gets its name from Saint Gorakhnath, who performed his "Sadhana" in this place.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting point : Thane station platform no. 2 sharp at 6am.
Get down at Kalyan station reach the base village by Tum-tum or bus.
Reach the top in next 4 hrs, Lunch Break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 2 pm.
Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our Back journey from Kalyan station.
Things to be carried:
• Packed lunch and Some ready to eat food.
• A bottle of water (atleast 3 Ltrs)
• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
• Good trekking shoes
• Medicines that you require usually
• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D
• Cap, sunglasses,camera(optional)
For Registration :
Contact
Kunal Chitnis: 9664247643
Pranav Date : 9773283523
Ganesh Rahate:9821925488
Namita Chitnis: 9664361431
(Only 30 seats available)
Please confirm your seat before Sunday 23rd January by paying your fees.
