GEO-TRAIL FIELD TRIP - THANK YOU ALL FOR AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Pictures from the Geoweek 2021 Geotrail
As a part of the Geoweek 2022 celebrations, we have another session of our very popular Geoscience based field trips – the Geotrails. Following the theme of Geodiversity & Geoparks, our trail not only covers Geology, but also some history and the ancient culture.
This time we traverse the Dive ghat enroute to Malhargad and the historical Sangameshwar temple from where we proceed to the Shirwal caves. Diveghat exposes lava flows of pahoehoe and aa type, colonnade and entablature structures, clear flow contacts, radial joints in the upper flows and a dyke intruding the lava pile. From the top of the Ghat section we proceed to Malhargad, a hill fort near Saswad. Also known as Sonori fort due to the village of Sonori being situated at its base, the fort was named after the god Malhari and was the last fort built by the Marathas, in 1775. There are two temples constructed next to each other - the smaller for Lord Khandoba, and the larger for Lord Mahadeva. From the top of this fort, the city of Jejuri and Parvati Hills can be seen. The fort was built by Bhivrâo Yashvant and Krishnaji Mâdhavrâo Pânsê, a Peshwa Sardar, who was the chief in charge of Tofkhana of the Peshwas.
After a leisurely lunch we proceed to the Sangameshwar temple at Saswad, a 12-13th century temple at the confluence of Chamli and Karha rivers. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a mix of old architecture and later day modifications and renovations. The temple’s Shikhara (dome) has hundreds of small sculptures of deities carved in consecutive layers. The main temple has two deepmalas on either side, and an unexpectedly large and colorfully painted Nandi in the middle of the temple hall.
From here, we get onto the bus and travel to Shirwal to see the Buddhist caves there. Shirwal Caves are a group of 15 Buddhist caves located in a small village called Shriwal, 48 km south of Pune, India. One is Chaitya and 14 Caves represent Vihara. All caves are plain and belong to the Early Buddhist schools of the early phase of Buddhism.
Breakfast and working lunch will be provided. As usual, the trail will have qualified & professional geologists as Guides. Travel to the sites will be private chartered vehicle
Locations : The trail will cover Dive Ghat, Malhargad, Sangameshwar temple in Saswad and Shirwal caves.
Date : 20th November 2022
The trip will leave from Pune at 6:45 am (Fergusson College Main gate) and return by 7:30 PM on the same day.
Cost :
General - ₹ 1200 /-
Students - ₹ 950 /-
TERMS & CONDITIONS
As a measure of precaution due to the prevailing conditions, we are forced to restrict attendance to the field trip only to those who satisfy the following conditions.
- Those who have undergone both doses of vaccination
- Those who have undergone only one dose of vaccination (In this case, a negative RT PCR test taken up to 72 hours of before the trip will also be needed)
- All participants will have to sign a “risk waiver” form before the departure of the field trip.
PRE- REGISTRATION
- Registration is open till 10:00 pm on 15th of November 2022.
- Details of the venue. logistics, payment, etc., will be mailed to all those who pre-register.
LAST DATE FOR PRE- REGISTRATION
The last date for booking a seat for the trail is 15th November 2022.
Please contact Sudha @ 98223 01960 or Natraj @ 98220 01960 if you have any queries.
GEO-TRAIL FIELD TRIP - THANK YOU ALL FOR AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.