Monsoon Overnight Camping at Sudhagad Fort July 10, 2009

Monsoon Overnight Camping at Sudhagad Fort. Sudhagad is one of the ancient forts in Sahyadri. It was the glory of Bhor state. Initially, Sudhagad was called as 'Bhorapgad'. During empire of Shivaji Maharaj this fort was named as Sudhagad. This fort is approximately 590 meters in height. Sudhagad is a huge fort. It is called as the replica of Raigad. The 'Thanale' excavations in this area are nearly 2200 years old. This shows that Sudhagad may be that much ancient. The construction and the geographical significance indicate that some great rulers might have constructed the fort. According to the Puranas, Sage 'Bhrugu' had stayed here and he had established the temple of Goddess 'Bhorai' on this fort. Sudhagad was included in 'Swarajya' in 1648. It is described in old records as follows: 'Malavji Naik Karake put the ladders in Sakharadara. Initially, Jadhav and Saranayak both climbed the fort under the guidance of chieftain 'Maloji Bhosale'. After that Haibatrao climbed the fort. 25 soldiers went ahead and killed the guards. Further the chief of the fort was killed in anguish and the fort was conquered. Shivaji Maharaj renamed Bhorapgad as Sudhagad. Later Sambhaji met Akbar (the rebellious son of Aurangjeb) in the 'Pachchapur village' situated at the base of this fort. Annaji Datto, Balaji Aavji Chitnis, his son Aavji Ballal and Hiroji Pharjand were all important persons in 'Ashta-Pradhan Mandal' of Shivaji Maharaj. Sambhaji has killed all of them in 'Parli' village near Sudhagad. Day 1. 06.15am - Arrival at Meeting Point. 06.30am - Departure from Mumbai. 09.30am - Arrival at Thakurwadi Village ,On Route Breakfast, Fresh-n-up, Breakfast. 10.30am - Orientation & Trek Starts. 02.00pm - Arrival on the top, Fresh-n-up,Lunch, Time for Relaxation. 04.00pm - Explore the Fort. 06.30pm - Tea & Snacks, Time for Relaxation. 09.00pm - Dinner. 11.00pm - Good Night. Day 2. 06.30am - Good Morning,Fresh-n-up. 08.00am - Tea & Breakfast. 09.00am - Explore the Fort. 01.00pm - Lunch. 02.30pm - Departure from Sudhagad. 05.00pm - Arrival at Base Village , Fresh-n-up. 05.30pm - Departure To Mumbai,On Route Tea & Snacks. 09.00pm - Arrival at Mumbai. Camp Site - Sudhagad Fort, Pali, Dist Raigad. What To Carry - Water,Cap,Goggles,T-shirts,Track Pants,Extra pair of clothes for Changing,Rainy wear,Shoes,Torch with extra batteries, Plastic Bags, Sleeping Bags or Chaddars,Any personal Medicines if required.

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