Futkyachi Vaat – Edkyachi Vaat – Paland Vaat Trek

The Secret route of Alang fort from Ghatghar village.

Futkyachi Vaat – Edkyachi Vaat – Paland Vaat Trek | फुटक्याची वाट – एडक्याची वाट – पलंद वाट 

Among the two main routes to Alang Fort, one from Ambewadi and another from Uddavane, there is a hidden, secret route from Ghatghar. This path, known as ‘Phutkyachi Wat,’ ‘Paland Wat,’ and ‘Edkya Wat,’ provides an alternative way to climb Alang. These three paths from Ghatghar converge with the Uddavane path on a plateau, where all four routes ascend to Alang Matha through Ganesh Darwaja. Along this path to Ganesh Darwaja, numerous carved steps are still visible, and recently, the government has installed four new stairs to facilitate the climb.

As we ascend from the Ghatghar path to the plateau, we encounter a small fortification and 8-10 carved steps. Similar fortifications can also be seen near the edge of Edkya Wat. The route along the falcon’s trail also leads to this plateau, which features more carved steps. Given these fortifications and carved steps, it is likely that the plateau once housed water tanks, houses, or outposts. In a recent conversation with Eknath from Ghatghar, he confirmed the presence of a dug tank on this plateau. Therefore, if these features typical of a fort are present on this plateau, it should be considered part of the fort itself.

In essence, the steps on the path to Futkya likely mark the first gate of Alang Fort, while Ganesh Darwaja serves as the second gate.

Trek Cost:

• 1500/ – Travel From-to Kasara

The itinerary for the event will be as follows:

Day:0 – Saturday 15 June 2024 (Batch-1)   

• Catch the below train as per the schedule mentioned.
• CSMT: 09:32pm | Dadar: 09:50pm | Kurla: 10:00pm | Ghatkopar: 10:06pm | Thane: 10:27pm | Kalyan: 11:13pm | Kasara: 00:13am
• (Do not miss the train as after no alternative transport is available till the campsite and you may miss the event in such case no refund entertained.) 
• 00:13 am –  Regroup at Kasara railway station middle ticket counter and transfer into local jeep (10 Pax Per jeep).
• En-route halt for tea/Quick snacks (Own Expenses.) & washroom at Dhaba.
• Leader/Coordinator numbers will be shared post-confirmation and one day of the event. For any help or details, you may Call-WhatsApp at +919075431016

Day:1 – Sunday 16 June 2024 (Batch-1)

• 05:00 am – Early morning reach the base village, have tea/breakfast, and fresh up.
• 06:30 am –  Short intro and brief about the trail, and commenced trek.
• 07:00 am – Head toward the First route Futkyachi Vaat – Further Explore Edkyachi Vaat and Paland Vaat / Dhaar / Ridge and descend to Ghatghat village
• 01:30 pm – Tentative back to the base village, change clothes & have lunch. 
• 03:00 pm – Starts travel back to Kasara station.
• 05:30 pm – Reach Kasara and the event concluded with memories. 

Include:

• Jeep Travelling from Kasara 
• 1 bf/Tea, Lunch (Veg & N-Veg) 
• Forest and Village entry fees.
• Guide and Expertise Charges
• Equipment & Safety Gears

Exclude:

• Personal Expenses
• Medical/Insurance
• Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion

Things to carry:

• Rucksack or bag to carry all things (Compulsory)
• Extra Mask and Personal Sanitizers
• Extra pair of clothes if required by you.
• Some ready-eat food like plum cake, biscuits, fruits Paratha/Thepala/Boiled Eggs/Dates Etc. (Compulsory)
• Glucon-D or Electrolytes (Compulsory)
• Drinking water min 2ltr
• Personal medicine if any
• Headlamp or Torch (Compulsory)
• Good grip shoes (Compulsory)
• Full Sleeves Shirt & Full Pants.