TAMSAI CHANDERI TRAIL
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.28 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,919 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 92 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,200 ft
- TrailRank
- 23
- Min elevation
- 359 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 551
- Uploaded
- July 12, 2016
- Recorded
- July 2016
near Vajapūr, Mahārāshtra (India)
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Itinerary description
Although worth mentioning as the jewel in the crown of forts in the district of Raigad, there is no significant history attached to this fort. Near the caves on the fort are visible some remnants of fortification. This is the only sign to designate Chanderi as a fort. In May 1656, Shivaji Maharaj conquered all territory up to Kalyan-Bhiwandi-Rairi. This was when this fort came under the rule of the Marathas. Lack of development, low water storage areas, absence of significant constructions, limited facilities for people to stay and extremely difficult approach road seem to suggest that rather than a fort, this was possibly a military base.
Fascinating Spots :
A desecrated idol of lord Shiva can be seen inside the cave. Very near to the cave is a reservoir of potable water. However, water is available only till the month of October. The cave can comfortably accommodate 8 to 10 people at a time. Another reservoir of water is situated at the base of the pinnacle near the cave.
The area on the top of the fort is not too much to wander. Due to landslide, reaching the top of the pinnacle has become extremely difficult. To the east of the fort, one can see Matheran, Peb, Prabalgad range, etc. while to the west, can be seen forts like Bhimashankar, Siddhagad, Gorakhgad, Peth, etc.
The area at the foothills of Chanderi is very alluringly enchanting in the monsoons. Many tourists travel here to enjoy the waterfalls.
Fascinating Spots :
A desecrated idol of lord Shiva can be seen inside the cave. Very near to the cave is a reservoir of potable water. However, water is available only till the month of October. The cave can comfortably accommodate 8 to 10 people at a time. Another reservoir of water is situated at the base of the pinnacle near the cave.
The area on the top of the fort is not too much to wander. Due to landslide, reaching the top of the pinnacle has become extremely difficult. To the east of the fort, one can see Matheran, Peb, Prabalgad range, etc. while to the west, can be seen forts like Bhimashankar, Siddhagad, Gorakhgad, Peth, etc.
The area at the foothills of Chanderi is very alluringly enchanting in the monsoons. Many tourists travel here to enjoy the waterfalls.
Waypoints
Waypoint
359 ft
TAMSAI BASE VILLAGE
Sunday, July 10, 2016 8:55 AM IST
Elevation: 358 feet
Waypoint
0 ft
BREAKFAST POINT
BREAKFAST POINT
Waypoint
701 ft
2 WATERFALL PHOTO
2 WATERFALL PHOTO
Waypoint
917 ft
WATERFALL CROSSING
WATERFALL CROSSING
Waypoint
1,580 ft
COL BETWEEN MAHISMAL CHANDERI
the lowest point of a ridge or saddle between two peaks, typically providing a pass from one side of a mountain range to another.
Waypoint
2,131 ft
CHANDERI CAVE
Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:04 PM IST
Elevation: 2131 feet
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We did the Tamsai-Chanderi caves-Chinchavali traverse last month and to answer my own question, one can find ST buses from Panvel depot to Dundra but they are very infrequent with the first one before 6 and the next at 12 noon. If one manages to board the ST bus and alights at Dundra, apparently there are sharing tumtums/autorickshaws for proceeding to Tamsai. We didn't want to take chance and hence decided to hire a Tumtum outright from the flyover opposite Panvel depot for Tamsai. It cost us 500 rs for 8 people. If the group is 5+, I 'll suggest doing the same. For more info, visit my blog or drop me a message on my email ID.
Cheers!