We at Trek Mates India have arranged a Night Trek to Vikatgad (Peb) Fort on 29th December 2013, Sunday (Leaving on 28th Dec , Saturday Night)
Trek Details :
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Region : Karjat
Base Village : Neral
Some details about Peb Fort :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.
Youtube Videos from Last year Night Trek :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLdw2F97z4M
Pics from Bharat Chhatre : https://www.facebook.com/bharatchhatre/media_set?set=a.10151545548058798.1073741827.761588797&type=3
Start trek at around 2:00 am.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
If calls not attended, then please send a sms with message Vikatgad Trek Inquiry we will call you back once we are free.
Trek Details :
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Region : Karjat
Base Village : Neral
Some details about Peb Fort :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.
Youtube Videos from Last year Night Trek :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLdw2F97z4M
Pics from Bharat Chhatre : https://www.facebook.com/bharatchhatre/media_set?set=a.10151545548058798.1073741827.761588797&type=3
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting Point For Mumbai People : 11:15 pm at Dadar Central Station (Platform 4)
We will be starting with the CST - Karjat Fast Local (Time table given below)
People
may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience
and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second boggy from CST side)
Take return tickets till Neral. Alight at Neral.
Start trek at around 2:00 am.
Reach Peb Fort by 05:30 am.
Rest on Top
Morning Exploration on the fort.
Breakfast at around 8:00 am
Trek towards Matheran by 9:00 am
Rest on Top
Morning Exploration on the fort.
Breakfast at around 8:00 am
Trek towards Matheran by 9:00 am
Reach Matheran by 11:00 am & move towards Dasturi Naka.
(Matheran Explore – Optional)
Take Taxi Till Neral Station
Reach Neral Station by 1:00 pm.
Take Taxi Till Neral Station
Reach Neral Station by 1:00 pm.
Catch the train from Neral.
Reach Dadar by 3:00 pm
Reach Dadar by 3:00 pm
Train
Timings : CST-Karjat Fast Local
CST: 11:18 PM
CST: 11:18 PM
Byculla:
11:25 PM
Dadar: 11:31 PM
Kurla: 11:39 PM
Ghatkopar: 11:44 PM
Dadar: 11:31 PM
Kurla: 11:39 PM
Ghatkopar: 11:44 PM
Mulund : 11:54 PM
Thane: 11:58 PM
Dombivali: 12:11 AM
Kalyan: 12:18 AM
Neral: 01:11 AM
Thane: 11:58 PM
Dombivali: 12:11 AM
Kalyan: 12:18 AM
Neral: 01:11 AM
The cost of the trek will be Rs. 350/- per head
which includes,
Transportation from Matheran to Neral
Morning Breakfast and Evening Tea/Coffee
Transportation from Matheran to Neral
Morning Breakfast and Evening Tea/Coffee
TMI Expertise Charges
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Sunday.
Identity proof.
A bottle of water (At-least 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Sunday.
Identity proof.
A bottle of water (At-least 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes,
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Sleeping Bag or Proper Bedding.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar : 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508 / 9619990866
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508 / 9619990866
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended, then please send a sms with message Vikatgad Trek Inquiry we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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