Vishramgad (Pattagad) - पट्टागड ३३३वां शिव पदस्पर्श दिन

Height: 1392m - 4566 ft

Location: Nasik – Ahmednagar border(Kalsubai region).

History: Pattagad was under the Mughal rule till 1672. In the year 1672, under the command of Moropant Pingle, the Marathas captured the fort including other forts in the Nasik and Baglan region.

After winning Jalnapur(current city of Jalna), Shivaji Maharaj reached Sangamner in Ahmednagar. The Mughal army came in large number and trapped him from three sides. Maratha army defeated them in a huge battle. Shivaji Maharaj arrived on Pattagad on 16^th November 1679.  It was because of the mastery of Bahirji Naik (Head of the Detective Department) that Shivaji Maharaj was able to reach Patta safely.

Shivaji Maharaj stayed here for nearly a month to recover from prolonged illness. After his stay here this fort was renamed as Visharamgad. As Pattagad was the only fort other than Raigad and Rajgad where Shivaji Maharaj stayed for such a long period.

Occasion: The local villagers and government authorities came forward to celebrate this auspicious day. 

Bee Attack - Trekker falls to death!!

In a tragic incident a 30-year-old trekker lost his life, when he fell down the 135 feet cliff after been attacked by a swarm of bees. This incident took place on 12^th Nov while climbing Dangya pinnacle in Igatpuri taluka of district Nasik. The deceased trekker, Sandeep Patade hailed from Mulund and was here with a group mountaineers from Mumbai.

All the five climbers began their climbing but nearly at 150 feet height, the honey bees attacked the Mountaineers. The leader of the group, Sandeep was severely injured due to numerous stings. In a state of panic, Sandeep’s hand slipped and he fell in the deep valley and was killed on the spot.

The honey bees also struck other trekkers and injured them. One of the four mountaineers called an acquaintance in Mumbai to get some help, who sent volunteers of Vainateya Giriyarohan Giribhraman, one of the oldest adventure groups in Nashik, to the accident spot.

A Police Patil and other villagers rushed to the police station and informed the Wadivarhe police station about the incident. Police personnel rushed to the spot and recovered the body of Sandeep from the valley. The injured have been admitted in Nashik civil hospital and were discharged in the evening after treatment of minor injuries.

It is a very sad and heartbreaking incident and will leave its mark for a long time. RIP!!

Kelva Beach

 

Location: Palghar, Thane

Kelva Beach is located near Palghar, Dist. Thane. Kelva beach stretches nearly 7 KMS along the coastline of Arabian Sea, surround by thousands of suru trees and a typical rustic courtryside. Also known as Kelwe Beach.

Getting There: 

From Mumbai: 120 KMS.

From Nasik: 170 KMS. 

Route: Nasik >> Trimbakeshwar >> Jawhar >> Palghar>> Kelva Beach

This was our fourth trip to Kelva Beach; first visit was nearly 10 years ago. Kelva Beach is a great weekend destination for family fun. One can enjoy the serene and calm ambience. Kelva was unexplored and untouched but now the beach is overcrowded as the popularity is increasing.

There are few forts near the beach, one is submerged in the sea and another one is located at the northern edge of the beach.

Kelwa Beach is well connected by Rail and Road Transport.

Accommodation:

There are plenty of places to stay at Kelva. Hotels, resorts and household accommodation are available.