Camping On Top Of The World

We are back with our most loved camping event! On September 29 and 30, we’ll be climbing up the mountain of Prabalgad in Panvel. This is your chance to pitch a tent amongst clouds, at the height of 2300 Ft.

On this Camping event, enjoy walking through a dense forest and locating birds, reptiles and small mammals. You’ll also get to experience the abundance of flora and fauna at the fort with ruins of old buildings and water tanks.

When you wake up the next day, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of Matheran, its neighbouring hill-stations, Kalvantin Durg and not to forget a mesmerizing sunrise.

Moreover, you’ll get to gorge on some of the most delicious Maharashtrian food that you have ever come across.

One of the most notable moments of this trek is to get a glimpse of the stunning Kalavantin Durg. If you haven't heard about 'Kalvantin Durg', you should know that ranked this exotic destinations at 11 in their blog on most beautiful abandoned places in the world!

About the location:

Prabalgad lies on the prabal plateau between Matheran and Panvel and one can easily spot it from the Mumbai-Pune expressway.

It was among the twenty-three forts that were handed over to the Mughal Empire. In 1658, the Marathas took over the fort once again. Prabalgad. The fort was built to keep an eye on the ancient ports of Panvel and Kalyan.

The British Government wanted to develop Prabalgad as a hill station but were thwarted in this plan on account of the difficulties caused by the lack of water.

It sure goes deep down in history!

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1:

1. Meet at CST Ticket Counter at 8:30 AM on September 29th
2. We board a train to Panvel Station followed by a bus journey/private vehicle to base of the mountain
3. From the base, we begin a pleasant trek to our Base Village located midway to the summit at Prabalmachi Plateau
4. On arrival at Prabalmachi Plateau, we grab a quick lunch and soon leave out to continue our trek upwards to the Prabalgad summit
5. As we reach the summit, we set up camp and soak in the mesmerizing feeling of being enveloped by passing clouds
6. Before we retire for the night, we gorge on a delicious Maharashtrian dinner prepared by the locals while enjoying the majestic sights the summit has to offer

Day 2:

1. On day 2, we wake up early to catch the sight of the first few rays of sunlight. Mornings are always beautiful when you're on top of the world
2. We visit the perfect vantage point on Prabalgad where the glorious sight of Kalavantin Durg can be appreciated
3. We soon begin our journey downward to the base village for a sumptuous breakfast
4. After breakfast, we continue our journey back home to Mumbai

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

Inclusions:

1. Transport from CST & back (if any)
2. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast and Refreshments
3. Trek Expertise by Certified Mountaineers trained at Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Kashmir
4. 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 2 people to walk together for most part. There are 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:

Meals will be provided at the Prabalmachi Plateau which are prepared by the local Maharashtrian Villagers.

Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

TREK GYANN / ATTITUDE

Staying open minded, positive & 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 of the trek leaders.