VRangers Trek to Sea forts Khanderi-Underi on 12th May 2013.

Khanderi and Underi are the forts built on two Islands near Thal, very near to Alibaug. The forts still stand proud in the Arabian Sea as they stood against the British and the Siddi in 17th century, and their walls are still intact. We can see the iron canons with cart wheels on Khanderi, which are rarely found in Maharashtra.

Type: Sea forts.

District: Raigad.

Grade: Easy.

Last date to Reg: 9^th May 2013 (Registration compulsory).

Cost: Rs/- 850 (which includes Sun-Breakfast, Evening Tea, Return Ferry boat charges from Gateway - Madwa – Khanderi & Underi Fort and administration charges).

Trek Schedule:

Meeting point will be Gateway of India Sharp 6.30 am.

Tentative Schedule:

06.35 am: Start journey to mandwa and will have breakfast in between.

7.35 am: At mandwa & get into bus to reach Alibaug will take 40 min apx.

8.45 am: By local vehicle will reach to korlie Village.

9.00 am: Will get down at Thal fata.

09.15 am: will get ready to for ferry boat ride to Khanderi-Underi.

12.30 pm: will have Lunch inbetween.

2.30 pm: start returning to Thal Phata.

3.00 pm: reach to alibaug.

4.00pm: will catch jetty to reach gateway.

5.00pm: will be back to Gateway.

Payment Details:For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable) in the following.

Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar

Acc No   : 00000032353269021

IFS Code: SBIN0000562

MICR Code: 400002007

Bank     : SBI Bank

Branch   : Bhandup (W)

After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155.

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

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Lunch for Sunday, approx 4 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some extra cloths.

Non compulsory items:

Cap, Sunglasses, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry, mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.

(It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Note: - Minimum 12 confirmations should be there.

For Reg. & more details, contact our "Ranger”

Ananda 9892219155