Here is some Info about Siddhagad:

Type: Hill Fort

Height: 3232 Feet above MSL (Approx.)

Grade: Medium

District: Thane

Region: Malshej

Base Village: Narivali / Uchale

Here we can see few remnants of the fort that was battled over between British and Maratha army, Shiva Temple, few broken cannons, few water cisterns etc.

From top of Siddhagadh one can see Karnala, Manikgad, Kothaligad, Bhimashankar, Gorakhgadh & Macchindragadh.

This place is also known in Indian Freedom movement as two freedom fighters (Bhai Kotwal & Hiraji Patil) were shot dead at this place by Britisher on 2nd Jan 1943.

Plan:

Rendezvous: Kalyan ST Depot(West) at 2.00PM (Sharp) near the inquiry counter.

The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Saturday:

ST Bus/Jeep from Kalyan to Murbad (~1hrs) – Mhasa (~30 min)- Uchale (~30min)

Walk to Machi of Siddhagad where we camp for the night and will have dinner (~2.5hrs)

Sunday:

Early morning we will set off to top of Siddhagad (~1.0hrs) to avoid the heat

On getting to top, we will explore the fort and take in the sights around the fort & start back down

After getting back to machi we will have breakfast will visit some remanants of the fort near machi and will move to the base.

Back at Kalyan ST Depot at around 5 in the evening.

The cost of this trek would be Rs. 400/- for Members and Rs. 420/- for others & would include -

* Travel from Kalyan to Kalyan by public transport

* Dinner on Saturday

* Breakfast and Tea on Sunday

* All guide and expertise.

If interested, please contact on the nos. below for registration latest by Friday night (20th May,2011) -

Rohit Nayak: 9167416873

Sameer Patel: 9820972043

Parag Vartak: 9820973705

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

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.Pls do not carry sling bags or Jholas.

2. At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin.

3. A good torch with a 2 spare set of batteries (COMPULSORY)

4. A sleeping bag/Foam Mat/Blanket to sleep on with a pillow and blanket.

5. Plate, Spoon, Mug, at least 2 liters of water (COMPULSORY)

6. Optional: Camera & something to munch on.

Few rules that we would like people follow:

1. Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.

2. Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.

3. Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing and not otherwise.

4. The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.

5. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

6. Please do not wear any Jewellery or gold chains/rings.

Photographs of Siddhagad :

https://picasaweb.google.com/wildsmp/SiddhgadTrek#

https://picasaweb.google.com/hemant.treks/Siddhagad#

Aerial view of the region :

http://wikimapia.org/#y=19277322&x=73687406&z=14&l=0&m=a&v=2

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