Ashok maurya

About: This fort was built by Bhoj Raja to keep eye on Alibag Khopoli Route. In 1657, Shivaji Maharaj conqured this fort and took it under Maratha region. In Purandar Treaty Maratha’s handed over Manikgad to Moghuls. In 1713, Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre took this fort from Shahu Maharaj. The fort was used as a watch tower and offers a commanding view from top. Meeting Point: Activity Schedule: Train Time: Karjat (S) Slow Local CST: 5:18am                        Byculla : 5:26                      Dadar : 5:36 Kurla : 5:47                          Ghatkopar : 5:53                  Thane : 6:13 Dombivali : 6:36                    Kalyan : 6:46                       Bhivpuri : 7.30am. Tentative Schedule: 08.00am: Will have tea-b/f and will move by local vehicle to base village. 09.20 am: With an intro round will start ascend. 12.15 pm: With reach on top and explore surrounding. 01.15 pm: Lunch. 02.00 pm: Move towards base village. 04.35 pm: back to base village.

About: The fort is situated 8-10 km away from Karjat Railway Station. A temple of Sondai Devi, few water cisterns and an amazing view of Morbe dam and a surrounding region can be seen from top. It was probably used as a watch tower. We can see forts like Prabalgad, Irshal, Rajmachi, Dhak, Peth, Songiri etc. from top. It can be reached easily in 1.5 to 2 hrs from the base village of Sondewadi. Meeting Point: @Karjat Station: 7.38 am Please catch  Karjat Slow Local with your return ticket from your respective destination: CST 5.19 am        Dadar 5.37 am         Kurla 5.48 am    Thane 6.14 am Dombivali 6.36 am       Kalyan 6.45 am    Neral 7.22 am       Karjat 7.38 am Tentative schedule: 09.00 am: Will Reach to base village. 09.30 am: With an intro round will start trek. 11.30 am: Will reach to top & explore surrounding. 12.30 pm: Lunch. 01.30 pm: Start Descend. 03.30 pm: Back to Sonewadi village. 04.30 pm: Back to Karjat.

About: Alang, Madan and Kulang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is Kulang. Standing at the edge of the ghats, it commands a fabulous view all around and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.Kulang offers the highest climb from its base to the top in the Sahyadris. The huge rocky terrain, falling steeply to the Konkan presents grand sight. Trek Schedule: 04 th  July Ngt 2015: Pick Up points: @ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.50 pm. @ Thane - Nitin Company – 12.30 am. 05 th  July 2015 Tentative Schedule: 04.30 am: Via Kasara will reach to base village Kurungwadi/Kulangwadi . 05.30 am: Will rest in bus itself. 06.00 am: Wakeup call. 07.05 am: Breakfast & tea. 07.35 am: Will start the trek. 12.00 am: Reach to top of the fort & explore fort and lunch. 01.30 am: Will get down from thrilling route. 06.00 pm: Will back to base. 06.30 pm: will start return journy to Dadar. 11.30 pm: Back to Dadar.