Avchitgad Trek

Avchitgad. Our second Google Earth Trek on 13/01/2007. We also referred to Wikimapia. Wikimapia has lots of details not found in Google Earth, but the only problem is that it eats into my download quota as it does not cache images. So everytime I check a place the whole images get downloaded.This is a very neglected fort (in terms of trekkers visiting), but it is awesome nonetheless. Apart from the well preserved water reservoir and doors, the village at the base (Medhe, Hanuman Ali) is a pleasant surprise. With not piped water yet, this village and its lifestyle is well preserved. Just like it was about 60-70 years ago. Some houses even had windows with wooden bars. The wells were well, well used. A magnificient view of the Konkan Railway line all the way from Roha to Bhise tunnel near Nagothane. You can get a clear cell phone reception on the top. It appears to be an awesome one day trek for monsoon. There is no dry cave or anything on top, so you have to make it one day. Fortunately the timing of the train at the nearest railway staion suits one day treks. The train leaves at 4:05 pm from Nidi. There is one more after that. But this one suits you as it is not so crowded. In the morning catch the 6:15 am Diva Madgaon Passenger.Some well preserved sculptures, doors and a cannon to see. Do not forget to visit the Vitthal Mandir in Medhe. This time it was Ajit, Sushant, Sanket and me. Check Wikimapia for some pictures posted.
How to reach: Catch Diva-Madgaon passenger from Diva on Central line.Get down at Nidi (Next after Nagothane), Ask where Medha is. Find Vitthal Mandir, then find "houd" (a well) and then keep climbing. Lots of pathways here, but the fort is so small it won't matter if you get lost.