Hi Friends,"Durgmitra, Dombivali" has organised Rainy Trek to "Peb Fort"(Vikatgad) near Matheran on 4th Aug 2013 Sunday.
Brief Introduction about Peb/Vikatgad: -
Height: 2100 ft
Grade: Medium
Location: Peb is a fort located near Neral.
Fort Peb 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. The fort derives it name from the Goddess ‘Pebi’; The fort is also named as ‘VikatGad’ for its supposed shape of the Elephant Headed God, ‘Ganesh’. Historical references clearly indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage. The fort is famous for its caves which are maintained by disciples of Swammi Samartha and the meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain.
Schedule:-
8:15 am --> Reporting at Neral Railway station.
8:30 am --> BreakFast
Once the BreakFast is done, we will begin our journey towards Peb fort.
9:00 am --> Towards Peb Fort (i.e Water Pipeline Station)
From Water Pipeline it will take around 1-2 hrs to reach Peb Fort.
At around 11:00 am we will reach
At 12:30 pm we will lunch. explore fort
At 3:30 pm Descend from other side to Neral
The Charges for the Trek is Rs.200 /- Only.
*This includes :
Taxi travelling upto water pipeline station by taxi
Morning tea and breakfast
Evening tea and snacks
Guidance.
The Karjat local train timings are given as below: -
CST : 06:16 Hrs,
Byculla : 06:23 Hrs,
Dadar : 06:30 Hrs,
Kurla :06:37 Hrs,
Ghatkopar : 06:41 Hrs,
Thane : 06:46 Hrs,
Dombivali : 07:08 Hrs,
Kalyan : 07:16 Hrs,
Neral : 07:54 Hrs,
* Things To Carry: -
LUNCH for da day (a must)
A Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( a must)
Raincheater (Optional) for those who don't want to wet
Camera, Cell Phone, Binoculars (Optional)
Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Extra pair of clothes
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Good trekking shoes,
Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
A haversack to put all these things.
*we will see both the routes.
*Terms and Conditions:-
1) If the Entry is being cancelled in the course of the Program, the decision of returning
the Fees will be handled completely by the Durgmitra.
2) Drinking Liquor and Smoking are Strictly Prohibited.
3) Total care will be taken by the Durgmitra but they will not be responsible for any sudden illness or Natural Calamities.
If the participant is under any type of Medical Treatment then kindly mention it over the form.Also keep the Medicines Handy.Carry Valuables at your own risk, Durgmitra will not be responsible in case of Loss.
DURGMITRA welcomes you all.
So first you do get registered yourself as the last date is 2nd August, 2013
Contact :-
Abhijeet Ajgolkar - 09664760986
Pratik Patil :9028378842
Phulaji Bhoir - 09029670345
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Regards,
DurgMitra,Dombivali