WSR Monsoon Trek to Peb (Vikatgad) Fort
Short Info:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
District: Raigad
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Neral
Cost: 650/- Per Person
600/- WSR Members
Trek Lead: Adithya/ Mayur
About:
Located in the same mountain range as Matheran, Peb fort is an enjoyable trek for a day’s outing.
The fort derives its 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.
Itinerary:
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)
Train Timing
CST - Karjat Fast Local (Diva Halt)
06:10 am, CST
06:18 am, Byculla
06:24 am, Dadar
06:31 am, Kurla
06:35 am, Ghatkopar
06:49 am, Thane
07:02 am, Dombivli
07:13 am, Kalyan
07:49 am, Neral
Meeting point for Pune people: Neral Station at 8.00 am on (East) side ticket counter.
Breakfast at Neral
Start Journey to Starting Point
Start trek at around 9:30 am.
Reach Vikatgad Fort by 12:30 pm
Have Lunch @ Vikatgad Fort.
Leave for Matheran by 2 pm
Reach Matheran by 5 pm and proceed towards Dasturi Naka.
Take Taxi till Neral Station
Reach Neral Station by 6 pm.
Evening Refreshment at Neral.
Catch the train from Neral.
Reach Dadar by 9.30 pm - 10 pm
Return time is subjective to the speed of the group, traffic in return, or any unwanted situation beyond our control and can be delayed. Please inform your family members accordingly.
Includes:
Transportation from Matheran to Neral
Breakfast and Evening refreshments.
WSR Expertise Charges
Excludes:
Any kind of Insurance
Lunch for the day
Train Tickets
Anything which is not mentioned in Includes.
Things to be carried:
Identity proof (Must)
A bottle of water (atleast 3 Liters) must
Lunch for the day
1 torch (a must) with spare batteries (a must)
Rain cheater
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Bunch of Papers, Camera, Cap etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Registration accepted only through 100% Advance payment of Rs. 550/- (Non-refundable)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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Payment Details:
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The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:
1. If cancellation done prior to 10 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 5 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
Medical Disclaimer:
It is mandatory that you visit your personal physician before enrolling for the trip if you suffer from any illness of any kind and disclose the same and your medical history to the organizers of the trip so that best possible arrangements can be carried out post approval. As organizers of the trip, we will be responsible for providing basic first aid throughout the trip. In case of unexpected mishaps or accidents, we will arrange for the injured patron to be taken to the nearest medical hospital wherever possible. The medical expenses will have to be borne by the patrons themselves.
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