Trek to Manikgad fort

Date : 31st July 2022
Type : Hill Fort.
District : Raigad, Near Panvel.
Height : 1870 ft. (approx).
Grade : Medium.

*Manikgad pictures here :* http://bit.ly/manikgadphotos
*Campsite photos here:* http://bit.ly/mokshmantraphotos

Manikgad, although a less explored fort has an amazing experience to offer, specially during monsoon season. The more explored and longer route is from Panvel.We will be ascending from Pen-Khopoli, which is an easy route.

The route will be Pen-Khopoli rd – Varsai – Ghote. The base village from this side is called Ghote.

Our Moksh Mantra adventure campsite lies at the base of Manikgad before Ghote Village, which will be our halting point for rest, freshening up and lunch.

About the terrain:
The climb from Ghote is gradual, only the last kilometer being steep.
This trek can be done even by first timers who lead a fitter lifestyle.

*Why you should trek here?*

1. The route: From Pen-Khopoli is less strenuous compared with the route that most take from Panvel. For people who would be trekking for the first time, this route offers small river crossing, jungle trek and a visit to our Moksh Mantra campsite.

2. View : Manikgad offers breathtaking views of the surrounding region . On a clear day, one can easily see forts like Karnala, Prabalgad, Chanderi, Malang gad, Irshalgad, Sondai, Lohagad, Visapur from the top.

3. Food : Be a nomad for a day and get to taste the local cuisines.

4. Health : Hiking/Trekking is one of the best way to stay in good shape and good health.

5. Clean Western washrooms and changing facilities at the campsite.

6. Get freshen up inside a rain dance setup at the campsite after the trek. Play board games and outdoor games like football,volleyball and much more.

Itinerary :

*31st July:*
09:00 am : Reach Moksh Mantra campsite ,followed by a small briefing & breakfast.
09.45am: Freshen up and get ready for the trek.
10 am: The trek commences.
The trek takes 1.hr – 1.5hrs to reach the top and another 1.5hrs to reach back down at the campsite.

Once down at the campsite lunch will be served followed by a short feedback session around the tea snacks.

The return bus journey will take 3hrs approx depending upon the traffic conditions.

We will be reaching back to Ghatkopar by 9pm
*Inclusions :*

-Travelling from Ghatkopar to Ghatkopar.
– Tea/coffee-BreakFast, Trek Snacks, Lunch, Evening Tea/ Coffee Snacks.
-Trek charges.
-Campsite entry fees.
-Rain Dance
-Guide and Professional Expertise.
-Safety and First aid.

*Exclusions :*
Meals during travel
Personal expenses
Insurance of any kind
Medical hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses.
Any item not covered under “inclusions.

All our explorations are nature-friendly. *Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.* If anyone found doing the same, will be debarred without refund from the exploration.

Happy Trekking🐾

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