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