VRangers Trek to Madhu-Makarandgad on 29-30th May!

VRangers Trek to MadhuMakarandgad on 29-30th May!


Grade: Medium

Range : Mahabaleshwar and Pratapgad region

Height : 1236 Meters

Base village : Hatlot

Some information about Madhu-Makrandgad:

The fort is located on the reservoir of river Koyna and sheltered with thick forest. The village Ghonuspur mid-way has primary school and one Mahadev temple. There is no protecting wall around fort. On the top of the fort there is temple of Lord Bhairoba. Also there is a water tank on the top of the fort which is at the east of the fort. After this Makarandgad fort there is Madhu Shikhar peak. From the top of the fort one can see Mahabaleshwar range, Pratapgad, on west side are Sumargad, Mahipatgad and Rasalgad. Also you can also see Koyna river and the backwater of Shivsagar dam.

The charges for this trek are Rs 900 /- each, which includes traveling from Mumbai to Mumbai (Private transportation), Breakfast, tea, expertise charges, Lunch for 30th may 2010, expertise charges etc.

Here is a list of all the things that is needed to be carried for the trek:

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried,

A bottle of water (3 Ltrs),

Dinner for Saturday,

Camera (Optional, but don’t hesitate to borrow if u don’t have coz the view atop is beautiful!)

Shoes:- Trekking Shoes (No Chappals allowed!!!), Socks (Carry an extra pair!)

Personal Medication (Which you normally require)

Food : Snacks, busicuits, cakes etc. One Lemon (Compulsory!)

TORCH with extra batteries

Photo identification proof.

Meeting Place: Swami Narayan Mandir, Dadar, 8 PM Sharp.

Itenerary:

1. Start from dadar at 8PM as mentioned.

2. Reach the base village, Hatlot, by 2 AM. Here we will take rest for 2 hours.

3. Wake UP call at 5.30AM. Have tea and breakfast. Start trek at 6.30 AM.

4. 10 AM- Madhu Makarand gad atop. Explore the fort for 1 hour and start descending.

5. Reach base village by 12.30 PM. Rest for half an hour.

6. Start return journey via Mahabaleshwar. Lunch at Mahabaleshwar.

7. Reach Mumbai by 8 PM (That’s subjective).

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http://picasaweb.google.com/deveshbpande/MadhuMakarandgadWithTrekDi#

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