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30/31st May 2009 Participants
– Kiran(Trek Lead), Gopal(Deputy), We started the trek around
7:30am . There is quite a bit of greenery along the route, though the
effects of tree cutting can be realized easily due to the low density
of trees on the route. There were many plants on the route wit h some
sweet and refreshing purple berries which we kept plucking and eating
on the way(locally known as karwande). We reached the top of the fort
at around 9 and had a breakfast of snacks that each of us had brought
along. We then roamed along the top of the fort for about half an hour,
and the scenery of the valley and villages below and the mountain
ranges beyond was excellent. There is a water tank on top of the fort
wit h a little water, but this water is not potable. The trek is quite
easy, but one should carry enough water wit h them as the region is
very dry, especially in summer. We then started our journey down to the
village. Here we rested for sometime at the village temple. Since there
was enough time we decided to visit Devbandh on the route back. This
route is also extremely narrow & usually directionless! Need to ask
at every junction for directions. Our plan was to go to Vada via
Devbandh – Khodala – Vada. It takes about an hour & half to reach
Devbandh. Located on the Jawhar – Kasara road, this place is famous for
the Lord Ganesh Temple . The place extremely scenic wit h hills on all
4 sides & a river flowing nearby. We could only imagine seating
there in the hot month of May how scenic & heavenly it would be
during monsoon. Instantaneously, we decided to have a trip in this area
in coming monsoon! Here we spent some time in the serenity of the
temple and then had our lunch wit h some cows who forcefully invited
themselves to the party. We then started our return journey to Mumbai
via Vada & Manor at around 3 pm and after a quick halt for tea at
Vada junction, we touched Borivili, Mumbai at around 5:30 pm. Thanks to
the good planning from Kiran again and the driving skills of Harshal we
completed one more trek successfully. Written by: Winnith Rebello
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