TMI Night Trek to Vikatgad

Trekmates India
Night Trek to Vikatgad (Peb Fort)
26-27th November 2022.

Meeting Point : Neral Railway Station, Near Ticket Window on 26th November 2022 1.00am (Saturday Midnight)

Here’s some information that would furthermore help you with the preparations for the event.
The Trek is a *medium* graded Trek and one needs to be prepared well for the same.

Things to carry : checklist
1. ID Proof Compulsory
2. *Torch Compulsory*
Masks sanitizer
3. Water *(3 Liters Compulsory)*
4. Dry Snacks (dry fruits. biscuits, plum cakes etc).
5. *Good grip quality trekking shoes – Must*
6. Medicine those if u usually require (Optional)
7. Cap, goggles etc. Optional
8. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has one’s hands free while trekking. Please do not carry sling bags or Jhola.
9. Camera (Optional)
10. Extra Pair of Clothes
11. Slippers (optional – at the end of the day / trek so that your feet can relax).
12. Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments

Trek charges – 800/-

Note:-
-Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited during trek
-Don’t take selfie during the trek
-No arguments. *”Leaders decision remains the final”*

Trek Tip: –
1. Please avoid woodland and Canvas shoes. The one and only, the biggest and the greatest companion on the trek is your own shoes! Please wear a nice pair of trekking shoes not the sports running shoes, avoid old shoes as they can be ygive up at that point of time…Imagine yourself on the trek with shoe failure…carry extra shoelace. Also carry floaters but use it before and after the trek.

2. Please avoid Jeans and Tight clothes. Use loose clothes for trek.

3.Your bag should be big enough to accommodate all the stuff you are carrying. Nothing should be left hanging. No broken belts. Only one bag to be carried. Check and recheck if your bag belts are weak or about to break.. no need carrying too much weight.

4. Torch is compulsory and The 20 Rs. torches available in the train won’t work. Buy a good powerful torch.
Head torches win hands down.

*About Peb (Vikatgad)*
There is a small temple of Peb Devi on top of Peb fort. Peb fort derives its name from Goddess Peb Devi. There is not much history available about this fort. It is considered as this fort was visited by Captain Dickinson in 1818. The shape of this mountain looks like Elephant Headed hence also known as Vikatgad Fort. Peb fort top provides panoramic view Chanderi fort, Nakhind, Tavli, Navra-Navri, Malang gad, Prabalgad, Kalavantin Durg and Dhom Lake.

It is assumed that this fort derived its name Peb from the ‘Goddess Pebi’ at the base of the fort. Historical references indicate that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage.The Trek near the Foothills of Matheran’s offers all that a trekker can ask for climbing ladders, navigating rock patches, ancient caves, dense forest, ridge walking, pleasant weather._

*Event Information*
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Endurance level: High
Height : 2050 ft. approx
Railway Station: Neral
Trek Type: Jungle Trail

Feel free to contact if there are any doubts or questions in mind
Whatsapp
Mahen Padaya – 9702483501

Regards,
Trek Mates India

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