Introduction, Geography & History of Fort:
Type: Hill FortHeight: Approx. 2100 ft above MSL
Grade: Easier
Region: Karjat / Matheran.
Mode of Transport: Local train + Taxi
Contribution: 350/- Rs.
Vikatgad alias Peb Fort is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai - Pune road, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. The fort derived its name Peb from the goddess Pebi at the base of the fort This is the most beautiful and ideal for beginners trek near Mumbai which can be easily done in one day. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage.
Itenary of the trek is as follows:
Meeting Point & time: 08.00 AM at Neral Railway Station
Travel to Neral by Karjat Fast local:
Mumbai CST 06:16
Byculla 06:23
Dadar 06:30
Thane 06:56
Dombivali 07:08
Kalyan 07:16
Neral 07:54
Byculla 06:23
Dadar 06:30
Thane 06:56
Dombivali 07:08
Kalyan 07:16
Neral 07:54
Itinerary:
08:00 Report at Neral Railway Station & Breakfast
08:45 Move by Taxi up to Kadyavarcha Ganpati Point
09:30 Introduction, Start trek towards Peb Fort
10:00 Visit Kadyavarcha Ganpati
11:30 Reach atop of Peb Fort.
Exploration & Lunch break for 2 hrs.
02:00 Start descending.
04:00 Reach Neral T & Breakfast
05:00 Disperse at Neral Railway Station
07:00 We will reach Dadar (time is subjective)
Group Size: Max.25
Ø Contribution: Rs. 350/-
Includes:
1. Transport from Neral to Neral by Taxi.
2. Morning breakfast & Evening Tea.
Excludes:
1. Lunch, Cold drinks, mineral water, etc.
2. Anything not mentioned herein.
Payment details:
One needs to transfer / NEFT Rs 350/- as advance at the time of booking.
Account Details
Name: Kumar Suresh Gaudse
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account No: 33855096614
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Branch: Dombivali (West)
IFSC code: SBIN0005165
(Once payment is done, please send an email to kumar.gaudse@gmail.com with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number)
Things to carry:
Return ticket up to Karjat / Neral
Packed Lunch
Photo ID proof.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Water – 2 liters
Torch (with spare set of batteries)
Extra pair of clothes Windcheaters, Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those require usually.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Pack your bags to save them from getting wet.
Note:
1) Please register well in advance.
2)Please avoid wearing gold ornaments and carrying valuables.
Rules:
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
2. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
3. Trek ways reserves the right to change/cancel the plans without prior notice.
For Registration & queries contact:
Santosh Kanse (Trek Leader) 9833660650
Kumar Gaudse 9870577761 / 9930252241
Email: trekways.sahyadri@gmail.com or kumar.gaudse@gmail.com
