Dear Friends.

"Swachhand” have organised Trek to "Siddhagad" Near Murbad Dt. 19.08.2012

Duration: Dt. 19.08.2012 (Trek Starts on 18.08.2012 at 09.30 pm )

Meeting point: At Kalyan S.T.Bus Depot 10.00 pm on Dt. 18.08.2012

Mode of Transport: Local Transport

About the Trek:

Type: Hill Fort Height:2750 Feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Easy/Medium 

Base Village: Narivali Region: Malshej (Between Bhimashankar and Gorakhgad).

Siddhagad is old age hill fort established by Shilahaar royal family in 9th century which is situated near Murbad , surrounded by 2000 years old ancient forts Gorakhgad and Machhindragad. This hill fort had tallest height to climb in all forts in Maharashtra is about 910 meters. Fort has two parts - Siddhagad Machi (plateau) and Balekilla (Citadel). A village of about 300 populations exists on Siddhagad Machi. Balekilla is tough to climb while Siddhagad Machi is easy to reach. Within the fort, there is an ancient temple of Goddess Shri Namrata Devi and a shrine of Lord Shiva. There are also few remnants of the fort over which the British and the Maratha forces had fought for mastery. There are some broken cannons, and few water cisterns.The Siddhagad Fort is also known in Indian Freedom movement as two the freedom fighters, Bhai Kotwal and Hiraji Patil were shot dead at this place by the British in January 1943. A memorial dedicated to these freedom fighters is located at the opposite end of the fort.

The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:

Meeting Point: At Kalyan S.T.Bus Depot 10.00 pm on Dt. 18.08.2012

Move Towards Narivali (Base Village) through Local Transport Auto/Bus etc.

Rest at Narivali ……

Dt.19.08.2012  Morning Breakfast, Round of Introduction, instructions and start the trek.

Reach the top in 3-4 hrs,   Lunch break.

Explore the fort , and Start Decending towards Base Village up to 05.00 pm

Evening refreshments and Start return journey and reach Mumbai by 09.00 pm tentatively.

Things To be Carried Along with:

● Identity Card, ● A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has one hands free while walking ● Comfortable shoes, sandals ● Extra Pair of Clothes ● Towel/Napkins etc. ● Sleeping mat ● windcheaters, Raincoats, Umbrellas ● Torch with Extra cells ● Some ready to eat food ● Water bottle 02 Liters ● Polythene bag for your garbage ● 2-3 bunch of News-papers ● Medicine those if u require usually ● Camera – Optional

** Please note Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags

** The cost for the trek is Rs 320/- per head

Includes…Traveling from Kalyan to Kalyan via Public Transport,

Tea, Breakfast,Lunch and evening refreshments during the Trek

Not included Anything not mentioned above • Personal orders of food & cold drinks

For Details & Registration Contact our members at:

Rushikesh Sakhare 9967686828, Pravin Ghude 9920404522,

Ganesh Bhopalgade 9619669104, Sachin Shirawale 9321507040 Email: -

swachandbhatkanti@gmail.com, pravinmpg@gmail.com

General Rules for the participants and members:-

• Kindly carry Identity proof for the trek.
• Anyone above 12 years can Join the Trek
• Please book your seat (name) well in advance and reconfirm the time and date on the day of departure on phone because program may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
• Each participant shall carry things as per above (pls read Things to Carry) for every trek.
• The leader’s decision will be final and all the members should abide by it.
• Do not destroy or dirty the archeological, historical monuments.
• Any kind of addiction is strictly prohibited, ex. drinking etc.
• Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside
• Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
• Note:
• Please read above rules and regulations. You are bound by the same.
• Print and leave a copy of this mail at home with a friend or relative in case of Emergency.
• If your friends/relatives coming with you on the trek please do inform them about the trek Rules above. We all are going for an adventurous and interesting trekking expedition, please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR, There will be ample of enjoyment but not at the coast of discipline.

Thanks and Regards,

Team Swachhand