VRangers trek to Kamandurg Fort on 17th June 2012

This is dome shaped peak near Tungareshwar. The fort does not have any fortification as such but signs of this site are present in the surroundings. There is one small water tank dug out in the rock are present on the western side of the summit. The summit provides beautiful views of Vasai creek and its surrounding areas such as Bhaindar and Vasai cities. Islands covered with mangroves and salt pans near the creek can also be seen from the summit. Tungareshwar hills also add to the beautiful scenery around the fort. The summit as it is seen from ground is not one single peak but two peaks separated by one small gorge. The round shape of the summit gives one an impression of volcano.

Type: Hill Fort.

Region: Thane.

Height: 2140 ft (aprx.)

Grade: Medium.

Base Village: Devkuni

Charges: Rs. 300/-

History:

A stone sculpture found in the area helps us to infer that this has been an important place from ancient times. There are some water tanks found in this area about 6-7 of which have been built by Maratha during 1739 when the forces fighting with Portuguese reported to Peshawa headquarters in Pune about the need of constructing some water tanks in the area.

Trek Schedule:

Train timing

Virar Fast (VR57)

Churchgate: 05.22 Hrs

Mumbai central: 5.32 Hrs

Dadar: 5.39 Hrs

Bandra: 5.46 Hrs

Andheri: 5.55 Hrs

Borivali: 6.11 Hrs

Naigaon: 6.33 Hrs

Catch this local and meet us at Naigoan station

Participants from Thane, Dombivali & kalyan side may come via Diva-vasai train

Diva junction: 05.30

Kopar: 05.42

Bhivandi: 05.51

Kharbao: 06.04

Kaman: 06.14

Juchandra: 06.22

Get down at Juchandra station

06.40 Hrs: Move to Base by auto

08.00 Hrs: @ Base

08.15 Hrs: Breakfast

09.00 Hrs: Ascend

12.30 Hrs: @ Top

12.30-13.30: Hrs Explore, Rest and Lunch

13:30 Hrs: Descend

16:00 Hrs: @ Base

17:30 Hrs: @ Naigoan Station

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (2 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for sunday {Compulsory}.

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Enerzyl powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s cream.

8. A good trekking shoes.

9. windcheater etc

Rains showers are expected, so pack your bags accordingly.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:

http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html .

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