Hi Darshana,
We, Mumbai Outdoors invite you for one day Trek to Kothaligad (Via easy
Route) on 5th March (Saturday).
Little Info About The Fort
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
District : Raigad
Grade : Medium for Freshers / Easy for Regular Trekkers
Height : 3100 ft.
Type : Hill forts
Fort Range : Karjat
District : Raigad
Grade : Medium for Freshers / Easy for Regular Trekkers
Height : 3100 ft.
Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is
a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east
of Karjat near. It is one of the famous treks in
the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also
known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its
base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel (see image)
to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase
reaching the top.
There is a tank of water at some
distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is
the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the
inside in a steep ascent to the very top
Four–Five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in
the fort. Kalwawantinicha Mahal, Bhimashankar Range, Nagfani, Siddhagad,
Malanggad, Chanderi, Prabalgad, Manikgad, Vikatgad, Nakhind, Tavli, Mhasmai,
Bhivpuri Hills and Matheran all these surrounding historical places are
visible from top of the fort Peth.
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Meeting Point for Mumbai People:
We will be starting with the second
karjat 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)
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)
Meeting point For Pune people: Karjat Station at 8.05 am at west side ticket
counter.
After breakfast at Karjat we will proceed to the base village Ambivali
by private vecle.
Start the trek by 10.00 am.(from Ambivali)
Reach pethechiwadi in next an hour.
Spend some time on platue; continue the trek.
Reach the top in next one and half hr.
Start the trek by 10.00 am.(from Ambivali)
Reach pethechiwadi in next an hour.
Spend some time on platue; continue the trek.
Reach the top in next one and half hr.
Lunch, Fort exploration and Start descending.
Reach base village in one and half hours.
Evening refreshments.
Reach back to Karjat by 6.00 pm.
We will be returning to Mumbai by 8-9 pm tentatively.
Train Timing
Karjat Fast
CST : 6:10 am
Byculla : 6:18 am
Dadar : 6:24 am
Kurla : 6:31 am
Ghatkopar : 6:35 am
Thane : 6:50 am
Dombivali : 7:02 am
Kalyan : 7:10 am
Karjat: 8:00 am
Reach base village in one and half hours.
Evening refreshments.
Reach back to Karjat by 6.00 pm.
We will be returning to Mumbai by 8-9 pm tentatively.
Train Timing
Karjat Fast
CST : 6:10 am
Byculla : 6:18 am
Dadar : 6:24 am
Kurla : 6:31 am
Ghatkopar : 6:35 am
Thane : 6:50 am
Dombivali : 7:02 am
Kalyan : 7:10 am
Karjat: 8:00 am
The cost
of the trek will be Rs. 600/-
per head
Which
includes,
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,
Breakfast and Evening refreshments, Mineral Bottles (3 Litres)
Transportation from Karjat to Karjat,
Breakfast and Evening refreshments, Mineral Bottles (3 Litres)
Mumbai
Outdoors Expertise Charges
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Saturday.
Identity proof.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes/Flotters
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Things to be carried:
Lunch for Saturday.
Identity proof.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes/Flotters
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
It’s Summer these days, so request you to wear cap
to cover your head to save yourself from sunstroke.
Pics:
Pics:
1) Our all trek details:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005699087246&sk=photos&collection_token=100005699087246%3A2305272732%3A6
2) One of the previous Kothaligad trek:-
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below:
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Rules
& Regulations
Safety is
our prime concern and we don't make compromises for the same.
A Few rules that all participants must follow:
1. Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in trash box.
2. Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms.
3. No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals.
4. Do not destroy/ write on archaeological or historical monuments.
5. Chewing Tobacco, Consumption of Cigarette and Alcohol is strictly not being permitted during the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. No REFUND will be provided.
6. The ‘Leader’s’ decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
7. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
8. In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death, Bike accident or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; The Youth Hikers, 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 (any kind) of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
9. It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group.
10. The Youth Hikers reserves the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
11. 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.
A Few rules that all participants must follow:
1. Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in trash box.
2. Do not disturb the flora and fauna. No making pretty bouquets of grabbed flowers and blooms.
3. No feeding and intimidating birds and other animals.
4. Do not destroy/ write on archaeological or historical monuments.
5. Chewing Tobacco, Consumption of Cigarette and Alcohol is strictly not being permitted during the event. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. No REFUND will be provided.
6. The ‘Leader’s’ decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
7. Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
8. In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death, Bike accident or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; The Youth Hikers, 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 (any kind) of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
9. It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group.
10. The Youth Hikers reserves the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
11. 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.
Happy
Trekking…
Regards,
Kiran
Regards,
Kiran
For Mumbai Outdoors & The Youth Hikers
