ASAVA FORT TREK
21st July 2024
THIS EVENT IS OVER !!
Brief Info
Duration: 1 Day
Grade: Easy
Height: 800 feet above msl
Region: Boisar, Palghar District
About the place -
Asava is situated near Boisar in Palghar district and is usrrounded by the dense forest. In ancient times, ports like Shoorparak, Dahanu, Tarapur, Shreesthanak (Thane), Kaliyan(Kalyan) etc; were doing brisk trade on a massive scale with other countries. The goods offloaded at these ports used to be get distributed countrywide by different routes. Forts were built to overlook the safety of these routes. The Asava fort is one of such forts that was built in ancient times to oversee the route connecting the country to the ports of Dahanu and Tarapur. Climbing this old fort is not only easy; but the path through dense forest to the fort; makes it a very refreshing one day trek. Rock cut water cisterns, fortification walls, remains of settlements and natural cave can be seen on top.
Tour Itinerary
Itinerary -
- Travel to Boisar by local train (Starts from Churchgate at 5:17 am)
- Reach Boisar by 7:30 am and have Breakfast
- Travel to base village by private vehicle
- Reach the base village by 9:00 am
- Introduction and instructions
- Start the Trek by 9:30 am
- Reach the top by 11:30 am
- Explore the fort and have lunch (Carry your own)
- Start descend by 1:30 pm
- Reach base village by 3:30 pm
- Travel to Boisar and reach by 4:00 pm
- Snacks and Tea
Board the train from Boisar to Mumbai - Reach Mumbai by 7:00 pm (Tentative)
Tour Cost
Cost of the trek is Rs. 700/- only
Includes -
Excludes -
- Transport by private vehicle from Boisar
- Breakfast, Tea, Evening Snacks
- Guide and expertise charges
Excludes -
- Lunch for the day
- Bottled drinking water
- Insurance
- Anything which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Registration Process
To register for the event, contact - 9987577684 / 9819986540 / 9987007742
Email us at owletoutdoors@gmail.com
One has to deposit trek fees in the following bank account -
Account Name: OWLET OUTDOORS
Account Number: 50200028742000 (Current)
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Shantivan, Borivali East, Mumbai
IFSC: HDFC0000414
Things to be carried
A list of things to be carried for the trek -
- A haversack to put in everything to be carried for the trek
- At least 2 Liters of water
- Lunch for the day
- Extra set of clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Something to munch on during journey
- Personal medicines required if any
- Identity Proof
Rules to be followed
Few Rules we would like people follow -
- Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, narcotics is strictly not allowed and would lead to expulsion from the trek.
- Leader's decision will be final and binding to all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- Each member is responsible for their own safety and baggage.
- Please do not wear any jewellery or gold ornaments.
- Please do not litter. Do not throw plastic, paper, wrappers, bottles etc. Carry them home to throw in the dustbin.
- We strongly believe in saying - Wherever we go, leave only footprints and take back only memories.
Other Info
It is advisable to wear full sleeve clothes and comfortable trekking shoes.
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
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For Registraion Email Us at: owletoutdoors@gmail.com
or Call: 9987577684 / 9819986540