# 18 Trek to Manikgad fort on 23rd August 2015
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.