One day trek to Kothaligad

One day trek to Kothaligad

 

Information:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 3100 ft
Grade: Easy - Medium
Endurance: Medium
Base Village: Ambivali & Peth

Kothaligad Information: Fort is also known as Kothligad or Kotligad.  It’s a small Fort in the karjat region. Fort is known for its monsoon special famous waterfall views and best trekking destination near Mumbai. Because of its small height and easy climbing, it is one of the famous treks in the Karjat region. It is also named as the “Fort of Peth” because of its vicinity to the village - Peth. This fort is surrounded with other forts like Rajmachi, Dhak, Sidhhagad  & Bhimashankar Jungle.

History of Kothaligad: The fort was historically very important due to its location and structure. It was mainly used as a store house for ammunation and gained more importance during Sambhaji's era.

Highlights of Tour:

● Pinnacle of the Peth fort with internally carved stairs
● Bhairoba Mandir
● Bhairoba Cave. This cave is well-sculpted and can accommodate 30 to 40 people
● Water cisterns
● Bastions of the fort well in condition

 

 

Date:24th June 2018

ITINERARY

07:00 am: Meet at karjat station
08:15 am: Reach to base village of kothaligad & have breakfast
08:45 am: Start ascending 
12:15 pm: Reach top, explore and lunch
01:30 pm: start descending to base village
04:30 pm: reach base, Tea and start journey towards Karjat
06:30 pm: Reach Karjat station with lots of trek memories

Cost : INR 850 + 5% GST

Inclusions: -

● Transportation by private vehicle from Karjat to Karjat
● Breakfast
● Lunch
● Guide
● Expertise charges

Exclusions:

● Any other personal expenses other than Inclusions & GST

Cancellation and Refund applicable on the tour cost:

● If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
● If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded.
● After that no refund will be provided.

THINGS TO CARRY

● At least 2 ltrs of drinking water.
● Photo ID card.
● Good trekking or sport shoes (Compulsory)
● Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits)
● Electral/Tang powder/Glucose-D/salt
● Cap, camera, mobiles phones, socks, extra pairs of clothes/ raincoat.
● Any personal medicine
 

Rules: 

● In mountains & jungles, smoking attracts honeybees and one has to face dangerous "honeybee attack" where survival of the person is difficult, hence smoking is strictly prohibited.
● Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
● Leader's decision will be final and binding.
● Small Steps Adventures reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
● Telephonic confirmation for booking is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
● Please do not carry handbags or Jholas or Sling bags on treks.
● Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we do not take any liability for the same.