One Day Trek to Kothaligad on 30th August 2015

Kothaligad is one of the famous forts in Maharashtra located near Karjat and is ideal for a day hike in Monsoon. Join s as we, at Nisarga Bhraman have arranged a one day trek to Kothaligad (Peth Fort) on Sunday, 30th August 2015. 

About the Fort - 

Height: 3100 Feet above MSL

Grade: Easy +

Region: Karjat

Kothaligad is a small Fort, situated to the east of Karjat near Ambivali village. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area and popular amongst travellers 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 to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside and a staircase is hewn out of rocks  to reach the top. That is a probable reason the fort is known as Kothligad. Caves on the top were used for storage of ammunition. Many water cisterns, Fortification wall, Craved entrance, Canon, Cave with decorated carvings on pillars and Local Daity Bhairav are situated on the fort. Padargad, Peb, Matheran, Siddhagad, Bhimashankar mountain range can be seen from the fort.

Plan - 

Sunday, 30th Aug 2015 - 
Meet at Dadar Railway Station (Central), Platform 4 at 6:00 Hrs sharp.

Please make sure that you get your return train ticket till karjat. 

We will be taking Fast Local to Karjat

CST : 06:10 Hrs

Byculla : 06:18 Hrs
Dadar : 06:24 Hrs
Kurla : 06:31 Hrs
Ghatkopar : 06:35 Hrs
Thane :06:50 Hrs
Dombivali : 07:02 Hrs
Kalyan : 07:10 Hrs
Neral : 07:44 Hrs
Karjat :08:00 Hrs

• Travel towards Ambivali village by public Transport
• Reach Ambivali by 9:00 Hrs
• Breakfast and Tea
• Round of Introduction and Instructions
• Start ascend by 10:00 Hrs 
• Reach Peth village by 11:30 Hrs
• Climb the Fort and reach on top by 12:30 Hrs
• Explore and descend down
• Lunch at the Peth Village by 2:30 Hrs
• Start Descend by 4:00 Hrs
• Reach Ambivali village by 5:30 Hrs
• Start Return Journey and Reach Karjat by 6:30 Hrs (tentative)

The cost of the Trek will be Rs. 650 /- only.

Cost includes -

• Transportation from Karjat to Ambivali and back in public transport
• Breakfast & Tea
• Unlimited Veg Lunch
• Evening Tea
• Expertise and guide charges

Cost does not include - 

• Train Tickets till Karjat
• Cold Drinks and Mineral water
• Any other personal expences

To register for the event, contact - 9869509488 / 9167966042

Hand over the cash in Person in co-ordination with our team or transfer on the account -

Name of A/c Holder: Sashank Acharekar
Bank : ICICI Bank
Branch: Borivali West Branch
A/c Number: 001801052423 (Savings)
RTGS/IFSC code: ICIC0000018

Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek -  

• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried for the even
• At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin
• Windcheater or Poncho and Plastic to wrap your stuff
• At least 2 liters of water
• Camera & something to munch on (Optional)
• Personal Medicines required if any
• Identity Proof

Few rules that we would like people to follow - 

• Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
• Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
• The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
• Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”

Disclaimer: Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.

Medical Disclaimer:
It is Important to be physically fit while on treks. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should take permission from their physicians before treks.