We are glad to invite you for historic trek to Panhalgad to Pawankhind on 16th-17th August 2014.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj escape from Panhala and Pawankhind battle one of the great page of history. Wanderers, Let's live that history!!!
Background of Pawankhind:
Chatrapati Shivaji was under siege of Siddi Johar on Panhala fort from 2nd March 1660. The siege lasted long and all food stocks had finished and made things difficult for Shivaji Maharaj. It was impossible to defeat the 30000 soldiered troop of Siddi. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with some 600 mavalas decided to escape to Vishalgad, 65 kms away. It was Ashadi Pournima, with heavy rains falling. Shivaji informed Siddi that he would surrender hence Siddi troops were little careless. Taking advantage Shivaji Maharaj escaped frm Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi's troops spotted Shivaji Maharaj's escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind him and they got hold of Shivaji Raje, who was later brought to Siddi's camp. But it was Raje Shivaji's game plan; person whom they had caught was not Shivaji Maharaj, but Siva Kashid Nhavi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow came to know that Shivaji Maharaj was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent troops behind him. Chatrapati Shivaji knew that Siddi's troops were following him. Baji Prabhu, Shivaji's loyal sardar decided to stay in Ghod Khind with 300 mavalas, a col were mountain ridges near Vishalgad unite and was the only way to Vishalgad then. Baji with his 300 mavalas had guerilla warfare at Ghodkhind and held the Siddis troops there. They fought bravely till their death. It was only after Baji heard the canon fire indicating safe reach of Shivaji Maharaj at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was 21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad.
Grade: Strenuous (High endurance level and previous trek experience is required)
Meeting Point:
- Mumbai Trekkers: Panvel ST depot 11 PM on 15th August 2014
- Pune/Kolhapur: Trekker: We can meet directly at Kolhapur, please get in touch for details.
2400 INR per head which includes
- Panvel to Panvel Traveling
- 2 Breakfasts and 3 meals
(Please carry packed lunch for the day.)
Registration:
- For registration, kindly transfer Rs. 2400 per head in the following A/c:
In the Name of : Aberrant wanderers
ICICI BANK Account No : 098405000917
IFSC Code : ICIC0000984
Branch : Bhandup(west)
- For registration or queries, Please contact:
Sanket – 8425076272
Sandeep – 8425076270
(After transaction kindly inform us through e-mail or a sms, Your Name, transaction ID and mobile no.)
- FOR SMS Inquiry:
Please drop a message as “trek inquiry” at 8425076270, we will get back to you ASAP.
Things to Carry:
- A Torch (with spare set of Battery)
- Bedding
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Good trekking shoes.
- Raincheater (Optional)
- Camera, Cell Phone, Cap(Optional, wrap it in plastic, water proof protection)
- Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
- Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc.
- Personal basic medical kit (Containing coconut oil, salt, Turmeric powder, an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications)
- A haversack to put all these things
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Aberrant Wanderers Team.