Stargazing & Camping at Lohgad Valley

Stargazing & Camping at Lohgad Valley

Camping

December 23 - 24 | 6PM

Lohgad Fort Farmhouse, Lonavala


1,365 - 1,575

Stargazing & Camping at Lohgad Valley

Camping

December 23 - 24 | 6PM

Lohgad Fort Farmhouse, Lonavala


1,365 - 1,575

About the Event

This is one of the most interesting forts to visit as it still has its fortification and doorways in pristine condition. The fort dates back to the Satvahan Era and was mainly used to keep a watch on the trade route passing through the Sahyadris.As one starts ascending the fort, 4 massive doors have to be crossed namely Ganesh Darwaza, Narayan Darwaza, Hanuman Darwaza, &MahaDarwaza. The top of the fort is expansive and has a huge lake built by Nana Phadnis.The most interesting feature of this fort is the ‘VinchuKatta’, which stretches for almost 2 kms and is slightly detached from the fort. The end of this katta has a bastion which was used for keeping a watch on the region.


As the name itself suggests, the ‘VinchuKatta’, when viewed from the top of the fort, resembles a Scorpions Sting.


Stargazing
Observation of the beautiful celestial objects like planets, galaxies, constellations, double stars, Nebulae via very powerful telescopes. If there is meteor shower possible during our event, we will try to cover. Also, we are going to observe Sun with a Solar telescope, which is very safe observation with our equipment.

Itinerary
Day 1
06:00 pm: Reach campsite by your own vehicle. There are steep slopes before reaching base of Lohagad, so choose your vehicle accordingly.
06:15 pm: Welcome tea and snacks
07:00 pm: Settled down in your tents
8:00 pm: Star Gazing with help of expert team. Session may continue late night after dinner.
09:00 pm: Dinner (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian) give your preference while booking
10:30 pm: Campfire, enjoy the amazing night view of the valley, have a nice sleep
Day 2
07:00 am: Wakeup call
08:00 am: Morning tea & Breakfast
09:00 am: Trek to Lohagad with a guide
11:30 am: Bye-bye with loads of memories and pictures
Inclusions
Dinner (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian) - Unlimited
Campfire
Star Gazing flexible session for 2-3 hrs depending clear skybr> Maksutov Telescope (Very Powerful) for stargazingbr> Breakfast & Tea
Camping in dome Tents with bedding
Expertise, first aid kit
Safe & secure campground with washroom facility
Guide for Lohagd trek if group size is 5+
Exclusions
Any other personal expenses other than the ones mentioned in the inclusions
Things to Carry
Torch with extra batteries
Photo ID card.
Good trekking or sports shoes.
Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits)
Jackets
Electral/Tang powder/Glucose-D/salt
Cap, camera, mobiles phones, socks, extra pairs of clothes(If required)
Any personal medicine
Important
In mountains & jungles, smoking attracts honeybees and one has to face dangerous "honeybee attack" where survival of the person is difficult, hence smoking is strictly prohibited.
Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Leader's decision will be final and binding.
Small Steps Adventures reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
Telephonic confirmation of booking is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
Please do not carry handbags or Jholas or Sling bags on treks.
Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we do not take any liability for the same.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If cancellation is done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded.
After that no refund will be provided.
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Stargazing & Camping at Lohgad Valley

Camping

December 23 - 24 | 6PM

Lohgad Fort Farmhouse, Lonavala


1,365 - 1,575

1,365 - 1,575

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