Hi Mates, we at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Trek to Peb (Vikatgad) Fort via Neral and Camping @ Matheran on 21st & 22nd April 2012 (Leaving on 20th April Friday Night)
Trek Details :
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Region : Karjat
Base Village : Neral
Group size will be max 20 only.
Located in the same mountain range as Matheran, Peb fort is a enjoyable trek for a day’s outing.
The fort derives it name from the Goddess 'Pebi'; Peb is also called 'Vikatgad' for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, 'Ganesh'. The trek to the top involves surmounting a small rock patch and a ladder. The fort is famous for its caves which are maintained by disciples of Swami Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain. To get inside the meditation chamber, one has to crawl through a narrow passage in the rock and then climb down into the meditation chamber. The chamber is very well maintained with tiles on the floor for ppl to sit and meditate.
The fort also has a temple dedicated to Swami Samartha on the top and has the footwear or 'Padukas' worn by the great saint kept on the top. The view of the entire Neral and Karjat region from the top is worth the climb. Another attraction of the trek is the only standing Bastion or Buruj facing the Panorama point of Matheran, the view from here is just too beautiful to describe.
Valley Crossing :
Valley Crossing is the technique of traversing across two high points by means of a rope stretched between them.
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below
We will be leaving by Second Last Karjat Slow Local.
Time Table -
23:28 pm : CST
23:36 pm : Byculla
23:46 pm : Dadar
23:57 pm : Kurla
00:03 am : Ghatkopar
00:25 am : Thane
00:47 am : Dombivali
00:56 am : Kalyan
01:37 am : Neral
Alight at Neral
It is advised to board the second last compartment of the train from your respective stations so that we can meet in the compartment itself.
Day 1 -
Proceed towards base villageRest at the Base Village
Start trek at around 5 am.
Reach Peb Fort by 8 am
Have Breakfast
Rest for Sometime
Start for Matheran by 10am (It takes 2 hours to reach Matheran from Peb Fort)
Reach Matheran by 12pm
Lunch @ Matheran
Time for Adventurous Activities
900 Feet Valley Crossing from Honeymoon point to near Louisa Point (Optional)
Explore Matheran Points
We will be camping @ Louisa Point
Dinner
Camp Fire and Night Stay in Tent
Day 2 -
Wake up @ 8.00am
Have B/F
Start for Return Journey from Taxi to Neral Station
Reaching Mumbai by 11am
Rest for Sometime
Start for Matheran by 10am (It takes 2 hours to reach Matheran from Peb Fort)
Reach Matheran by 12pm
Lunch @ Matheran
Time for Adventurous Activities
900 Feet Valley Crossing from Honeymoon point to near Louisa Point (Optional)
Explore Matheran Points
We will be camping @ Louisa Point
Dinner
Camp Fire and Night Stay in Tent
Day 2 -
Wake up @ 8.00am
Have B/F
Start for Return Journey from Taxi to Neral Station
Reaching Mumbai by 11am
The cost for the trek is Rs 750/- per head which includes
Saturday Morning and Evening Refreshment , Dinner.
Sunday Morning Refreshment
Travelling from Matheran to Neral by Taxi
Tented Accommodation Charges
Trek Mates Expertise Charges
( Those who don't want to do trek can meet us @ Matheran on Saturday Around 12pm for camping and valley crossing )
Train fare (Mumbai - Neral - Mumbai)and Valley Crossing Charges has to be taken care of by the members themselves.
Note : Registrations through phone calls only.
Adhar : 99756 41375
For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@BlogSpot: http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/
Orkut Communities:
TMI Mumbai: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144
Face Book Groups:
TMI Mumbai: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_106722756072761&ap=1
TMI Pune: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=155919984426659
Few rules we would like our participants to follow
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Rules & Regulations:
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India
Saturday Morning and Evening Refreshment , Dinner.
Sunday Morning Refreshment
Travelling from Matheran to Neral by Taxi
Tented Accommodation Charges
Trek Mates Expertise Charges
( Those who don't want to do trek can meet us @ Matheran on Saturday Around 12pm for camping and valley crossing )
Train fare (Mumbai - Neral - Mumbai)and Valley Crossing Charges has to be taken care of by the members themselves.
Note : Registrations through phone calls only.
Mumbai Coordinators :
Manoj Kalwar : 9819021806 / 9870775633
Vikram Singh : 9987761562
Pune Coordinators :
Vikram Singh : 9987761562
Pune Coordinators :
Adhar : 99756 41375
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Saturday ,
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks (shoes with good grip are preferred over floaters)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch For Saturday ,
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks (shoes with good grip are preferred over floaters)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
For more of Trek Mates India on the Net Please visit us@BlogSpot: http://trekmates.blogspot.com/
TMI Diaries: http://trekmatesdiary.blogspot.com/
Orkut Communities:
TMI Mumbai: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=58853326
TMI Pune: www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=106377144
Face Book Groups:
TMI Mumbai: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_106722756072761&ap=1
TMI Pune: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=155919984426659
Few rules we would like our participants to follow
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking,
"Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Rules & Regulations:
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India
