Katraj to Sinhagad night trek, experience the ever famous trek near Pune especially during full moonlight this trek is very beautiful. The trail involves crossing more than 10 mountains that starts from Katraj tunnel till the Sinhagad fort. Though it’s a lengthy trek, it is very pleasant to do at nighttime and push your limits of this enduring trek.
We start the trek from the Katraj new tunnel, steep climbs are at the beginning of the trek, but the night view of the Mumbai Pune expressway from the top of the hill is a beautiful sight at the start, later the trek passes across the mountains, We will be arranging tea along with biscuits as a snack break at the end of the trek, later we travel by a hired jeep to Askarwadi, have breakfast and board the Bus to Pune City.
Note: Please read the section How to Reach, especially if you are coming from Mumbai
Please Have Dinner by 8PM, or carry a packed dinner to eat in during the trek break.
Highlights:
K2S Night Trek
Trail crossing the mountains.
Trek facts:
Grade: Medium
Endurance: High
The Highest Elevation: 1157M
Trek distance: 15KM. Approx
Start Point: Katraj New tunnel.
End Point: Sinhagad Ghat Road.
Itinerary:
Reporting time at K2S Trail start point – 10:00 PM (Refer how to reach section).
Katraj to Sinhagad trek – 6 hours.
Tea break at the trek end point – 30 minutes.
Travel by hired jeep to Askarwadi – 30 minutes.
Breakfast at Askarwadi – 45 minutes.
Buses are available for every 30 minutes to Pune city from Askarwadi, Even intercity cabs are available.
How to reach from Mumbai:
Mumbai to Pune:
By Train: Prefer DECCAN QUEEN EX (12123) from CSMT on Saturday departing at 17:10, Arrival time at Pune is 20:25, take local transport to Katraj Bus stand, from here Auto/ Taxi is available to Hotel Marathibana, Near Katraj New Tunnel.
By Road: Any outstation bus going towards Satara with stop at Katraj bus stop, from here Auto/ Taxi is available to Hotel Marathibana, Near Katraj New Tunnel.
From Pune:
Report to our team at Hotel Marathibana, Near Katraj New Tunnel. Cabs, Auto Rickshaws are available from Pune or Katraj bus stand.
We will be creating a WhatsApp group for the registered participants where you can coordinate on sharing a ride, our team will be happy for any kind of assistance.
Pune to Mumbai after the trek:
By Train: Prefer MUMBAI EXP (17032) departing at 09:15 from PUNE Junction.
By road: Many outstation buses/ cabs are available from Pune Swargate bus stand to Mumbai.
Price: ₹550
Included:
✔ Transport from Trek end point to Askarwadi
✔ Early morning Tea
✔ Breakfast at Askarwadi
✔ Our expertise
Excluded
✘ Anything that’s not mentioned in the Included section.
How to Register:
Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website at https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/k2st or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account.
Step-2: Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.
Step -3: We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants in the evening on the day of the event departure for coordination.
Checklist
What to Wear:
Trekking/ Hiking shoes with a sturdy grip.
Comfortable quick-dry full sleeve clothes (avoid jeans or cotton wear).
Things to Carry:
Carry a single rucksack with the following things:
Minimum 3 liters of water.
Cap/ Hat & Buff/ Bandana.
Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent.
Extra set of quick-dry clothes, an extra pair of socks.
Head Torch/ Torch with spare batteries.
Hiking pole.
Litter bag for non-biodegradable (plastic) litter.
Personal medicines.
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