Dear All,
शिखर वेध have planned Panhala-Pavankhind-Vishalgad
Padbhraman Mohim on 15-17th July 2011. This Mohim commomerates
Shivaji's escape from the besieged Panhala to the safety of Vishalgad
.
History:
Panhala-Pavankhind-Vishalgad
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. It was impossible to defeat the 30000
soldiered troop of Siddi. Shivaji 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 escaped frm
Panhala. He wasn’t safe till he reached Vishalgad. Some how Siddi's
troops spotted Shivaji escape, he immediately sent horsed troops behind
him and they got hold of Shivaji, who was later brought to Siddi's camp.
But it was Shivaji's game plan; person whom they had caught was not
Shivaji, but Siva Kashid Navi who was immediately killed. Siddi somehow
came to know that Shivaji was on his way to Vishalgad, and so sent
troops behind him. 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 at Vishalgad, he gave his life. It was
21 hour continuous journey from Panhala to Vishalgad. Story didn't end
here; Shivaji had to fight his way to Vishalgad. Vishalgad is a fort
difficult to conquer, difficult to lay siege. Also even if siege was
laid, one would have enough time to escape to Konkan. Siddi was building
siege on Vishalgad, but Shivaji with his diplomatic trick made Adil
Shah bring back Siddi Johar.
Other information related with forts & history in details on Mohim
Meeting Point: CST,Mumbai, @ 20:00 Hrs on Thursday 14th July 2011
Thursday 14th July 2011
.
20:20 Hrs: Departure from CST, Mumbai by Mahalaxmi Express
.
Friday 15th July 2011
.
07:20 Hrs: @ Kolhapur
07:45 Hrs: Depart to Panhala by Bus
08:45 Hrs: @ Panhala Atop
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Breakfast & T
.
10:00 hrs: Descend frm Pusati Buruj
11:00 Hrs: @ Turukwadi ---~2.5 km Complete
11:30 Hrs: @ Mhalunge Village --- ~5 km Complete
12:30 Hrs: @ Mhasai Pathar-Mhasai Temple --- ~11 km Complete
13:45 Hrs: @ Kumbharwadi --- ~14 km Complete
15:00 Hrs: @ Chapewadi --- ~18 km Complete
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Lunch BREAK
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15:45 Hrs: Start
17:00 Hrs: @ Mandlaiwadi --- ~23 km Complete
17:45 Hrs: @ Karapewadi --- ~28 km Complete
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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Karpewadi ... temple/school/village house
.
Saturday 16th July 2011
.
Breakfast - Tea
07:15 Hrs: Move
09:30 Hrs: @ Patewadi --- ~34 km Complete
15 mins Break
12:00 Hrs: @ Pandherpani --- ~44 km Complete
Lunch Break
13:30 Hrs: @ Pavankhind --- ~51 km Complete
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Pay Tribute to Veer BajiPrabhu Deshpande
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16:00 Hrs: Move 2 Vishalgad by Bus / Jeep
16:45 Hrs: @ Vishalgad
Explore
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Dinner & Overnight stay @ Vishalgad ... temple/school/village house
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Sunday 17th July 2010
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07:00 Hrs: Breakfast + T
07:30 Hrs: Depart 2 Panhala
10:00 Hrs: @ Panhala – Pawangad Exploration
14:00 Hrs: Lunch
15:00 Hrs: Move 2 Kolhapur
16:00 Hrs: @ Kolhapur
Mahalakshmi Darshan
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Dinner
20:30 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai by Mahalakshmi Express
.
Monday 18th July 2011
07:25 Hrs: @ CST
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The Estimated expenditure is about Rs. 1400 / -
.
This
includes Mumbai 2 Mumbai fare for Transportation by Indian Railway
& Public Transport ... All Veg. foods for 3 days ... (Excludes
Sunday Dinner as ppl can hav Veg / Non-veg meals as per their choice )
.
Note:-
1) For Pune, Nashik, Satara, Belgaum Participants, the expenditure is
Rs 900/- … meeting point would be Kolhapur CBS @ 07:20 Hrs on Friday 15
July 2011
2) Those who want 2 join only for Exploration of Panhala,
Pawangad,Vishalgad, AND not on a trek can do so … enroll as far ur
convenience ...
3) If Travel done by MSRTC Asiad Bus / Private
Vehicle the total cost will hike to Rs 1650 /- .. So pls book well in
advance so that to & fro tkts till kolhapur by train can be arranged
for a comfortable journey
.
Deposit advance amount of Rs. 600/- on following A/c for tkt reservation--
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