Bhairavgad Trek-Thrilling Adventurours at the same time Most dangerous trek ever
Bhairavgad is located in Morochi , Malshej Ghat, Bhairavgad is one of the Thrilling Adventurous at the same time Most dangerous trek ever in Maharashtra. It is well defined by a rock face called a dike. The fort towers earlier used Watch Towers during the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj era at a height of 1145m and is a spectacular façade of immense beauty.
DIKE :-
This fort is one of the very few dike formations in Maharashtra. Dike formations can be magmatic or sedimentary in rock formations and Bhairavgad is one such magmatic dike. This is formed when magma flows throw the earthy cracks and then solidifies in between and over a period of few years the earthy surface is eroded and what remains is the solidified magma i.e. the dike.
Trek:
This trek is going to be your once in a lifetime experience as you will be taking the adventure to the next level. Traveling along the Malshej Ghat road, you will be noticing a sharp pinnacle of Bhairavgad which is separated from the main range.
The trek start to increase steeply ,in the start only you will feel the difficulty level of Bhairavgad trek and is rather tricky to climb a prominent and unique fort. The initial hike is through loose soil The plateau area can be reached easily with a bit of stamina for around 2 hours till you see the mesmerizing view of Sahyadri and Malshejghat region.
Break Time:-
Take awesome Photos and breath fresh air ,enjoy some time with your fellow trekkers and witness the beauty of Sahyadri but that means you cover the half portion ,now the real battle begins to start.
The stairs are broken at places and a beginner without proper gear should not attempt this. The walls have a bit of overhang gradient (*above 90 degrees) pushing you away from the narrow steps. Hence RISKY & Difficult.
One patch you have to do Rock climbing ,its hell of experience.Upper body strength, endurance and stamina gets tested while ascending and then you make your way through Rockcut steps, small areas, bad patches, bushes to TOP of Bhairavgad.
Finally reaching on top one can witness a picturesque/scenic view from where Naneghat, Teli peaks, Harischandragad, Taramati , Nalichi vat, Ratangad, Kaladgad & few other nameless beauties can be spotted.This place is windy and worth the thrill experienced during the climb.
Cactus is the only plant can survive this extreme condition and that’s only sun protection on top you had available naturally, as you can see us Resting below Cactus plant.
Enjoying the feeling of conquering, one of the toughest trek of Sahyadri region,Maharashtra.
If the climbing up part was scary, the getting down part was downright dangerous.Most of us sat down and slid down bit by bit, instead of walking down.
If you are looking for some thrill over the weekend, this is where you should be heading. But ensure that you have an experienced trekker to guide you
My trek Diary:-
Saturday
11.30 PM - Thane Railway Station (Journey begins)
Sunday
1:10 AM- Kalyan Station (Bus Journey starts to Moroshi Base village of Bhairavgad)
3.24 AM -Reached Bhairavgad base village (Moroshi) and take rest in buses which come late night from Kalyan and Pune.
5.00 AM- Wakeup call to all trekkers
5.30 AM- Got freshenup and started Breakfast (Unlimited Poha and Tea)
6.00 AM- Trek starts with around 50 people
Steep trek and
7.30 AM- You reach some plateu from where you can see mesmerising view of Sahyadri and Malshej ghat
After taking lot of photos and video and short break ,trek begins and now the real battle STARTS
7.45 AM-Dike is visible now, trek to reach base of the trek started
8.40 AM-We reached Base of Dike ,now we have to started Rock Climbingobe by one
Due to two 30,30 trekkers group reached together at base of Dike,Rocke climbing become one hell of task and slowly one by one ascending under guidance of mentor/specialist.
10.30 AM-Completed Rock climbing batch and started ascending trek with steep and rocket steps, finding way from bushes to TOP
11.30 AM-Reached TOP of bhairvgad and rested for fellow trekkers to join
12.00 PM-takes lot of Photos and Videos and Made lot of memories
12.15 PM-Started descend of trek,Descend was scarier that Ascend.As now you can see the height you are at ,next to you is deep death valley.
1.20 PM-Reached the Rappling place, from where will go down with the help Harness only.
2.00 PM-Reached base of Dike and waited for all our fellow trekker to come down.
3.00 PM-Started our descend to base village and till that we were so thirsty but we not getting water on the way.
5.00 PM-We reached Moroshi base village
5.15PM-We had lunch
6.00PM-Given Farewell to Our Pune/Mumbai friends, started our journey back to Kalyan Station
8.00PM-Reached Kalyan Station and then everyone dispersed to their Home Sweet Home with lot of memories.
Trek Duration:-
9 Hours - 5 hours ascend+4 hours descend
General Trekkers group Itenary is as following:-
~Take Kalyan last local train and from Kalyan-catch Bus/Trax to Moroshi Bus Stand(any bus going to Malshej)
~ Reach base village by 03:30 am (Sunday)
~ Rest till dawn
~ Wake up call by 05:00 am
~ Have breakfast
~ Group introduction & briefing about the trek
~ Start trek by 06:00 am
~ Reach climbing wall by 09:00 am
~ Complete the activity by 12:00 pm
~ Start descend
~ Reach base village by 02:00 pm
~ Have a lunch
~ Wrap up by 03:00 pm & start return journey
~ Disperse to our respective locations with amazing memories
~ Reach Kalyan/Badlapur/Titwala Railway Station by 6:00 pm
(Timings may differ)
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Generally Trek Includes:-
1.To and fro- Kalya Railway Station to Moroshi village(Base Village for Bhairvgad Trek)
2.Breakfast
3.Lunch
4.Trek Guidance charges
5.Rockclimbing/Rappling charges
Cost of trek -1200 Rs
Things to carry :-
1. Water Bottle (2 Liters Compulsory)
2. Electral Powder / Energy bars / Dry Snacks (dry fruits. biscuits, plum cakes etc).
3. Good grip quality trekking shoes – Must (Please check soles of your shoes and get them stitched if necessary).
4. Personal Medication / First Aid kit
5. Toiletries (Napkin, facewash, tissue paper etc.).
6. Cap, goggles, sunscreen, moisturizer, mosquito repellent etc. (as per season)
7. Proper Backpack to carry all these things (No handbags, duffle bag or jholas)
8. Camera (Optional)
9. Rainwear (Jacket / Ponchos ) or Winter wear (Jackets, warmers or sweaters) – (as per season).
10. Carry your own glass, bowl, spoon and plate (if necessary)
11. Extra Pair of Clothes (as per schedule)
12. Sleeping bag / mat / bedsheet (as per requirement)
13. Slippers (optional – at the end of day / trek so that your feet can relax).
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