About the Activity:
- Your engrossing Peth Fort Trek, Kothaligad begins with a train journey. Participants are required to assemble at Neral railway station – board Karjat fast local train. (Ensure that your purchase a return ticket as well for the evening trip).
- On reaching Ambivali village by a rickshaw from the station, relax for a while, as this is your base village to the trek. After a full-filling tea & breakfast at the village kick-start your Peth Fort trek, Kothaligad, begin ascending while making your way through fascinating trails.
- Enthrall in the stunning view from the top, admire the Bhairoba cave where steps are carved leading to the peak.
- Post a replenishing exploration, begin your downward trail to Ambivali. On reaching the base village relax for a while.
- Share your best moments of the Peth Fort trek, Kothaligad with rest of the group members before embarking on rickshaw till Karjat station. Return to your respective places with loads of good memories.
- Meeting Point For Mumbai People : CST - Karjat Fast Local (second boggy from CST side)
- Meeting point For Pune people: Karjat Station at 8.15 AM at west side ticket counter
- 1D
- Panvel
- 1D
Location: Karjat, Maharashtra
Timings: 10 hours (8 AM to 6:00 PM)
About the Irshalgad Trek:
The Irshalgad trek lets you get astonished at the wonders of this charming fort which is well known for its historical importance in Maharashtra. The untouched and unexplored beauty of Irshalgad Fort has been found and visited by very few history lovers and is a prominent way for adventure in case of trekkers, and nature photographers as well.
Unleash the fun of a moderate 2-3-hour trek for the 3.5 km distance and begin from the base village to the top of the fort which implies to a zigzag path. Wander with the bountiful flora and fauna culture and rocky cuts of the trails and reach the top point to witness the splendid views over the Morbe reservoir.
The Irshalgad trek is inclusive of the support and assistance of a friendly guide along with comfortable transportation from Karjat to Karjat. Also, you get to savour on mouth-watering meals in the form of breakfast and lunch.
Suitable for: Age group between 16 - 60.
How to reach:
Karjat Railway Station is the meeting point for this trek. Hence, customers need to reach the railway station by train or any other private vehicle.
Note:
Pregnant women are not advised to join the tour.
Pickup Time: 1:10 AM
Drop Time: 3:00 PM
Delight in the astonishing beauty of Western Ghats, disclose the monsoon beauty of this region by undertaking a trek to Kothaligad, Peth. Also, known by the names of Kothaligad or Peth Fort, this one medium graded trek is something that you just cannot miss.The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks.Get ready to delight in the stunning natural beauty of this slice of paradise on earth.
Mesmerize in the stunning greenery and cascading waterfalls enhancing your trekking experience all the more. Explore the beauty, being a medium grade trek, any average trekker can conquer the peak. There’s a stair route towards the summit, which adds up to the thrill. On reaching the top, witness a flat floor and well-sculpted pillars that are the key attraction of the cave, enthrall in the historical views of Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Nagfani, Siddhagad, Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, and Manikgad. Spend some amazing time with the rest of the group members while exploring the silence prevailing these forts and the silent landscapes surrounding the region. Get ready to make some pleasant memories while your trek to Kothaligad, Peth with your friends and travel buddies will indeed add up to the thrill.
Pickup & Drop Location: Karjat Station
Package offers:
Transportation: Pickup and drop from Karjat Station
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Trekking
Difficulty level: Medium
Child Policy: Children below 5 years are not suitable for this trek. Those above 6 can join the trek at the same cost
Suitable for: Family, Friends and Corporate.
- 1D/1N
- Karjat
- 1D/1N
About the Activity:
- Located amidst the cliff of Dhak Fort, Dhak Bahire trek can be accessed through three routes – Jambhiwali, Rajmachi and Sandshi.
- You will be trekking through Jambhivali village – ascend through dense thickets up to a steep gully.
- This challenging trek then transforms into a 70 degree rock patch. Post this, the trek gets all the more tricky as now you will be climbing using a swaying wooden log.
- Indulge in an exciting rappelling session through an 80ft height once you reach the top of the cliff.
- 6H
- Lonavala
- 6H
Location: Karjat, Maharashtra
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 2:30 PM
Duration: 6.5 hours
Pickup and Drop Location: Karjat Railway Station
Karjat, a mini hill station at around 60 km from Mumbai and 100 km from Pune is a perfect getaway from the daily chaotic routine. Being based along the Konkan coast, Karjat holds a very fascinating location. Lush green landscape in the monsoon season with many historical forts around makes Karjat a perfect location for trekking activities. Among the trekking options in Karjat, a trek to Kondana Caves is a must. The antiquated rock-cut Kondana Caves are age-old Buddhist caves and thus they attract several tourists who follow or are intrigued by Buddhism.
Located at the base of Rajmachi Fort, Kondana Caves are a four cave- complex built by Buddhist monks and are crowned at a height of around 200ft around Lonavala. To reach the Kondana caves one has to trek for an hour from the main town of Kondana. Be prepared to be amazed by the natural beauty around these caves. Being situated at the base of a waterfall, amidst the lush green, Kondana caves become a perfect destination to enjoy with friends and family. The caves are abode to several specimens of the Buddhist architecture like sculptures, vihara, chaitya and stupas.
Your journey for Kondana Caves Trek starts by leaving for Kondivade village from Karjat Railway Station which is the meeting/pick up point. You are picked up in a shared vehicle from Karjat Railway Station by 8:00 AM. By 8:45 you reach the base village and post an energizing breakfast you start your ascend. After an hour-long pleasing trek to Kondana Caves, reach the top and begin your caves exploration. Spend some amazing time at waterfalls. Post descend which is followed by a lunch, to rejuvenate you from the activity, you begin your travel back to the Karjat Railway Station. At around 2:30 PM you are back at Karjat Railway Station where you mark the end of your journey with beautiful memories.
Suitable for: Family, Friends and Corporate.
Kondana Caves Trek Package offers:
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Guided Trekking
Transport: Karjat to Karjat transportation in a shared vehicle
Child Policy: Children below 5 years are not suitable for this trek and activities due to safety concerns. Children above 5 years can join the trek at the same cost
How to Reach Kondana Caves Trek Starting Point:
The meeting point for the trek is Karjat Railway Station. You can reach there easily by public/private transportation.