We, at Nisarga Bhraman, have decided to have a One Day Trek to the Fort Peb on Sunday, the 16th of September 2012.
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| Peb Fort Photo By: Rohan Koli |
Here is some Info about Peb:
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2100 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium (3.0 hrs)
District: Raigad
Region: Karjat
Base Village: Neral
Fort Peb: Located in the same mountain range as Matheran, Peb fort is a enjoyable trek for a days outing.
The fort derives it 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
Swammi 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 Swammi 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.
Plan:
Rendezvous:
06.45hrs (Sharp) on Sunday, 16th September 2012 at Dadar Station (Central) P.F
no.4 twds to Extreme Thane (North) end with your own Return Ticket till
Karjat. The train is a Karjat Fast leaving Dadar at 07.03 hrs, halting
at Kurla, Ghatkopar, Thane, Dombivali, Kalyan, and all stations there
after.
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| Peb Fort Photo By: Rohan Koli |
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Sunday
Ø Meet at 06.45hrs Sharp @Dadar Ø Train journey to Neral (~1.5hrs)
Ø Round of Introductions and Briefing on Rules and Regulations(~0.25hrs)
Ø Travel to Dasturi Naka, Mathran by Jeep (~0.5hrs)
Ø Trek to the fort (~1.5 Hours)
Ø Have Lunch and explore the fort (~ 2.5 Hours)
Ø Start of the descend by 2:30 PM and reach Neral. (~2.5 Hour)
Ø We should be back at Neral about 6:00 PM
The cost of this event would be Rs.200/- for members and Rs. 30/- extra for others. The above cost includes:
> Travel from Neral to Matheran
> Breakfast and Tea
> All expertise and guide charges
Note: Take your own return ticket till Neral
If interested, please contact on the nos. below for registration:
Sameer Patel: 9820972043
List of things to be carried for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one
has ones hands free while trekking. Please do not carry sling bags or
Jholas.
2. A bottle of water(2.0 Ltrs)
3. Lunch for the day
4. Wind/Rain cheaters
5. Camera and something to munch on (Optional)
6. Plastic bags to wrap cellphones/clothes to keep them dry
Few rules that we would like people follow:
1. 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.
2. Smoking will only be permitted
when we stop at the clearing and after consultation with the Leader. The person will have to move away from
the group to smoke.
3. The leader’s decision will be
final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
4. Each member will be responsible
for his/her own safety and baggage.
5. Please do not wear any jewelry
or gold chains/rings.
6. Please do not litter, we believe
in the saying, “When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and
bring back only memories”
