One Day Trek to Peth - Kothaligad

Peth cha killa also known as Kothaligad is a small fort near Karjat. Although the fort is small it was an important military station during historic times. The fort rose to glory during Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s reign. Many battles have been fought on the fort and the control of the fort kept moving between Maratha Army and Mughals. The fort was inhibited until 1862.

The fort can be approached by a trek from a village known as Ambivali situated some 30 kms from Karjat. And the trek lasts for about two hours. The fort has some caves and water cisterns along with some fortification and couple of entrances. There is a staircase carved in the rock which takes us to the top of the pinnacle. One can see entire Matheran Range and some other prominent mountains from the top.

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Odyssey Type: One day,

Difficulty Level: Medium

Endurance Level: Medium

Route: Pune – PCMC – Lonavala – Karjat – Badlapur - Tamsai

Distance from Pune: 140 Kms

Region: Kalyan - Murbad

Itinerary

Itinerary

0530 Reporting at Rajaram Bridge

0600 Departure

0730 Breakfast on the way

1030 Arrival at the base & Start the trek

1200 Reach top and Explore the fort

1230 start descending

1400 Lunch

1530 Departure towards Pune.

1800 Tea Break

2030 Arrival at Pune

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Compulsory

1) Water 2 Liters or more

2) Good Rucksack with rain cover

3) Personal Medicines if any

4) ID Proof

Suggested

1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.

2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters

3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather.

4) Hand Towel

5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash

6) Camera or Binoculars