‘स्पंदन भ्रमंती’has arranged one day Trek to Peb Fort / Vikatgad (Via Neral, ladder route) near Matheran on Sunday,16 June 2013.· Brief Introduction about Peb / Vikatgad
Height: 2100 ft
Grade: Medium
Time: 2.5 hrs from Neral
Route : Ascend via Neral (Ladder route) & Descend via Matheran
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. This is the most beautiful one day trek near Mumbai.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 people to sit and meditate. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage.· Journey Details
Meeting Point: Neral Railway Station @ 07.30 AM. (The Karjat Slow local train timings are given below)
CST : 05:18
Byculla : 05:26
Dadar: 05:36
Kurla: 05:47
Ghatkopar: 05:53
Thane: 06:14
Dombivali: 06:36
Kalyan: 06:46
Neral: 07:24
After alighting at Neral railway station will have breakfast.
0830 hrs Move towards base of Vikatgad
0915 hrs Start ascending
1200 hrs Atop Peb Fort / Vikatgad
Lunch & Sightseeing
1400 hrs Will start descending
1500 hrs Visit Kadyavarcha Ganpati
1730 hrs Tea & Snacks
1839 hrs Catch local train at Neral station
We will back in Mumbai around 2000 hrs.
The estimated expense is about 170/- Rs. per person, it includes Mornining & Evening Tea & snacks & Expertise fees.
Fees exclude to & fro journey from Mumbai, Lunch and other expenses etc...
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Things to carry
ü Return ticket up to Karjat.
ü A haversack to carry all your requisites (No handbags please)
ü Lunch of the day
ü A water bottle of 2 Ltrs.
ü Ready to eat food. e.g. biscuits, plum cake etc.
ü Extra pair of cloths
ü Raincheater.
ü Hunter shoes if available or any shoes.
· Note: Please avoid wearing gold ornaments and do not carry any valuable things.
For confirmation please contact our team leaders
Mr. Kumar Gaudse : 9870577761
Mr. Kavish Sukhthankar : 9820330615
Memories in the form of snaps of previous Peb trek : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2039416979115.116102.1054998939&type=1
Find us on Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/156590737807072/
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