Kamal Gad Trek
Mar 15 - 16 '14 | 05:00 PM (IST)
Event Information
This fort is situated close to the picturesque Hill Station of Mahabaleshwar in the Satara District near Wai, and can be seen from the Pasarani Ghat. This fort is seen in the background in the movies ‘Swades’ and ‘Being Cyrus’. Despite this proximity to one of the most famous tourist spots in Maharashtra, this fort is not very well known. Surrounded by the waters of the Dhom Dam on 3 sides, this fort is covered with thick forests at the top.
Date : 15th - 16th March 2014
Duration :2 Days
Difficulty Level :3 (Medium)
Endurance Level :2 (Easy)
Fees : Rs 1200/- (inclusive of service tax)
Whats Included in Fees :
- Transportation by private bus
- Day 1 - evening tea, Dinner
- Tea, Breakfast and lunch on day 2
- Safety Equipments & First Aid
- Expertise
- Printed information brochure
Whats NOT included in Fees :
- Cold drink and mineral water
- Fast food/Eatables like chips
- Anything not mentioned in included list consider it out of package
ABOUT FORT :
Height of Fort : 1375 m (4511 ft)
Base Village: kondivali
Region & District : Wai, Satara
Route from Pune : Pune-Shirval-Wai-Dhom Dam-Kondivali
Distance from Pune : 132 Km approx
Route from Mumbai : Mumbai-Pune-Shirval-Wai-Dhom Dam-Kondivali
Distance From Mumbai :310Km approx
SCHEDULE OF THE TREK :
Meeting Time and Place :Fergusson college main gate 4.45 pm
Itinerary :
Day 1:
- Departure for Wai by private bus
- Reach Kondivali/Nandivli
- Start climbing the fort
- Reach temple & relax
- Preparation for dinner and night halt
Day 2:
- Wakeup call at 6am
- have tea and breakfast and start for Kamalgad top by 7 am
- Reach top, site seeing and back to temple by 10.30am
- Lunch preparation and lunch
- Start descending by 12 pm
- Reach base by 2pm
- Back to Pune by 5.00pm
What to bring :
| 1. Luggage packed in big good trekking sack, all luggage packed in plastic bag. |
| 2. Complete spare set of clothes & socks |
| 3. Water bottle (atleast 1.5 ltr) compulsory |
| 4. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication |
| 5. A sweater/warmwear/rainwear (as per the season) |
| 6. Good trekking shoes (sandles, chappals, floaters not permitted) |
| 7. A sleeping bag / Thermocol mat and shawl / normal satranji and shawl: (only for overnight treks) |
| 8. Torch with Extra pair of Batteries |
| 9. Camera, Binocular (Optional) |
| 10. Plate, spoon, mug (Compulsory) |
Contact Details :
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or Call Trek'Di Office on 24490540
or write to us at events@trekdi.com
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