TIE Trek to Lohgad 12th June 2011

Dear Trekkers,

After dry summer TIE is back with new season with lots of exciting treks. So lets start this season with an easy trek. TREK IT EASY have arranged One Day Trek to Lohgad on 12th June 2011.

Brief Introduction about Lohagad fort : -

Height: 3420 feet
Grade: Easy
Time: 3 hrs from Malavali, Base Village
District: Pune

Trek Fees:Rs 150 only
Fees includes: Traveling Fees from Thane to Base n back,
Evening snacks.

Lohgad is one of the two forts guarding the trade route between Kalyan and Nalasopara harbors & markets of Deccan plateau (other fort being Rajmachi).Today, most of the forts are in dilapidated states, however Lohgad is still in much better condition. For trekker's Lohgad should be a real treat to visit giving a wonderful panoramic view from its top.

Something more about the fort: It has 4 main doors...
 1]Ganesh door
 2]Narayan door
 3]hanuman door
 4]Maha door

The structure of the fort is very fantastic.You will come to know that how Brave theconstructor were at that time...You can enjoythe waterfalls over there....



The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting point : Thane station ticket window sharp at 6am.
Get in Indrayani Express (please check time table of the train below,Those who are coming from dadar please coordinate with Ganesh Rahate)
Get down at Lonavala station.
Reach to Malavali from lonavala by local train.
Reach the top in next 3 hrs, Lunch Break.
Explore the fort and start descending by 2 pm.
Reach the base till 5 pm.
Refreshment and start our retuirn journey.

Time table of Indrayani express:
CSTM 5.40am
Dadar 5.51am
Thane 6.14am
Kalyan 6.35am
Karjat 7.15am
Lonavala 8am

Things to be carried:

• Packed lunch and Some ready to eat food.

• A bottle of water (atleast 2.5 Ltrs)

• Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes

• Wind-cheater compulsory

• Good trekking shoes

• Medicines that you require usually

• Electral/Tang powder/Glucone-D

• Cap, sunglasses,camera(optional)

(Only 30 seats available)
Please confirm your seat before Sunday 10th June by paying your fees.
 

For more details and Registration contact on dis numbers given below:
Kunal Chitnis: 9664247643
Pranav Date : 9773283523
Ganesh Rahate:9821925488
Namita Chitnis: 9664361431

for last years Lohgad Trek's photos please visit link below:
http://picasaweb.google.com/friendsdec3/LohagadAgainWithTrekItEasy?authkey=Gv1sRgCKOfioe9yqHEAQ&feat=directlink