Highape or organizers are not responsible for any injury or even death occured during the trek.
Type: Hill Fort
Height: 2320 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: HARD
Base Village: Thakurwadi
Region: Panvel
Kalavantin Information: Kalavantin is not a fort, it’s a pinnacle with the steps carved in one rock of pinnacle. Besides Kalavantin, there is Prabalgad fort in its present form, was built to keep an eye on Panvel and Kalyan region. It is also said that King Shivaji and Jijabai also stayed on Prabalgad fort for short duration. In 1657, It was conquered by Shivaji from the Mughals. There is a dense forest on the way till the top. Similar to Matheran, there is huge plateau on top covered with dense forest. It is also said that Umaji Naik made a stay here in 1826. The fort top offers an excellent view of the surroundings with Prabalgad valley in the front. Matheran, Chanderi, Irshalgad, Karnala, Manikgad, etc. can be easily seen from the top of Kalavantin pinnacle.
Stay will be on prabalmachi i.e. halfway. Also, Get ready with your cameras to shoot the actual stars. Nothing can beat the visibility of stars.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
06:30 pm: Meet at Panvel Railway Station
06:45 pm: Leave from Panvel for base village
07:30 pm: Introduction & Start trek
For people who turn up from the trek site only.
09:00 pm: Reach prabalmachi (base village), Dinner
Day 2:
05:00 am: Wake-up call & refreshment
05:30 am: Start ascending Kalavantin
08:00 am: Enjoy sunrise from the top of Kalavantin
10:00 am: Breakfast at Prabalmachi
10:30 am: Start descending Prabalmachi and reach Panvel railway station
Inclusions: -
● Dinner (veg / non veg)
● Toilet facility
● Camping in tent / dormitory
● Breakfast & Tea
● Travelling from Panvel to Panvel
● First aid kit
● Expertise charges
Exclusions:
● Any other personal expenses.
