Vikatgad Peb Fort Monsoon Trek 2023
What's Included
- Travel from Neral to Matheran and return
- Pune to Pune Private Bus Transportation
- Unlimited Breakfast & Lunch.
- Guide Charges.
- Fort Entry Charges.
- Bhatakna Expertise Charges.
- First Aid Charges.
- Bhatakna Badges.
- New Friends made, new Bonds attached.
What's Not Included
- Travel till pickup points
- Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not included in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- Any kind of Insurance
Trek Information:
- Trek Altitude: 2,050 ft
- Trek Trail: Jungle trail
- Trek Difficulty: Moderate.
- Trek Endurance: High.
- Trek Length: Approx. 4 km (One side)
- Location Address: Near Karjat, Maharashtra.
Vikatgad / Peb Fort is a fort located 19 km (12 mi) from Karjat, in Raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in continuation with the Malang gad, Tauli Hill and Chanderi fort of the Matheran Hill Range. Vikatgad is a favourite destination for one-day trekkers. The trek path to Vikatgad is along deep ravines and cliffs. Its closeness to Matheran and Neral attracts many trekkers on weekends. The forest department and local villagers are doing plantation and some restoration works on the fort. The altitude of Vikatgad, also known as Peb fort is 640 meters (2100 Feet) above sea level.
History
Very less history about this fort is available. It was named after the goddess Pebi Devi, has store rooms for storing food grains and ammunition, and was visited by Captain Dickinson in 1818.