Beginner's Jungle Trek

In the mighty jungle, we call out to you to come witness a beautiful secret. 

Maharashtra's charm lies in its forts and we are taking to you one of these on September 16th. Where is it? We would like to keep that a secret to maintain its beauty.

But, we can definitely tell you that the fort boats of enchanting views, a scenic lake and even, secret waterfalls. If you're someone who has never trekked before and love exploring forests, then this one is for you! 

According to us, this is the best way to witness Maharashtra's charm in the rains. 

About the location:
It is a small hill fort in the Raigad district of Maharashtra and lies on the Sahyadri Mountain Range near Karjat range. 

After reaching the top, you will be blessed with panoramic views of the Borghat, the fort’s famous lake, Ulhas river, and Morbe dam. Other peaks of Matheran hill station such as Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Dhak Fort Bhivgad and Prabalgad can also be seen from the summit. 

Trip Itinerary:

• Meet at CST Main Ticket Counter at 6 am
• Board a local train towards Khopoli
• From the station start walking towards the base village and have breakfast enroute.
• From the base village, we begin our climb towards the fort
• Reach the summit, relax, breathe and have lunch in the awe majestic scenery that the fort offers
• Post lunch, we hike down towards the base village for refreshments.
• After refreshments, we embark on our journey back home just the way we arrived.

To Maintain A High Quality Experience Keeping in Mind Safety, This Trek is Has A Limited Group Size.

Inclusions:

• Transport from CST & back (if any)
• Breakfast and Refreshments
• Trek Expertise by Certified Mountaineers trained at Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Kashmir
• First Aid by Certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) trained by Wilderness Medical Associates International, USA

Difficulty:
The difficulty level of this trek is MODERATE, however more inclined towards Endurance. Trek difficulty varies from person to person.This trek runs through a trail big enough for 3 people to walk together for most part. There are a few uphill patches that are narrow but nothing difficult. Since it's a long duration trek there will be sufficient breaks to help you stay hydrated.
 

How To Pack & Prepare:

• Rule no 1, Pack Light. The less heavy your bag is, the easier your trek will be
• Grab a Small to Medium sized "ONLY REALLY REALLY NEED’’
• To have a comfortable trek it’s best to stay hands-free
• Shoes:
• This is CRUCIAL! A bad pair could turn your trek into a nightmare
• Trekking shoes are best and recommended, running shoes or canvas might be troublesome
• Check your shoes for possible wear and tear

ESSENTIALS:

• Rainwear
• 2 litres of water
• Snacks and munchies to keep you high on energy (Packed lunch)
• Personal Identification proof
• Personal medication if any (Please do let us know in advance about any medical conditions)

CLOTHING:

• Trekking gear is the best choice, sportswear is ideal too
• Full clothing is recommended to avoid itchiness from flora and fauna
• Jeans, saree is not recommended. Ensure that you are comfortable in what you choose to wear and that the material does not restrict your movement while hiking or climbing.

MEALS:

Breakfast: Poha, Maggi for Veg and Egg based breakfast for Non Veg
Lunch: Participants are required to carry a packed meal which can be consumed at the summit.

TREK GYANN / ATTITUDE
Staying open minded, positive and faithful.A trek in the forest requires for one to stay positive and open minded at all times regardless of the situation. Mind you, this is not a picnic but a trek in the mountains. Mother nature could choose for the weather and environment to be tough or easy on us. However it is important for us to stay grounded and keep our heads over our shoulders, to not panic and trust the decision