Rock-cut steps and plush greens offer the most thrilling trek near Mumbai- Kalavantin Durg.
Climb to the pinnacle of the Kalavantin Durg through steep rock-cut stairs carved on Sahyadri mountain.
Fall in love with the view of Chanderi, Nakhind, Irshalgad & Matheran along with the magical beauty of Sahyadri mountains, waterfalls, and colourful flora and fauna during the Kalavantin Durg trek.
Kalavantin Durg, situated near Prabalgad fort in the Raigad district, Maharashtra is elevated at 2,300 ft above sea level on a plateau. The waterfalls crossing your trail make this the best monsoon trek near Mumbai. In Marathi, a “Fort” is called “Durg” and locals believe that in the 15th century, the Kalavantin Durg was built for a queen called Kalavantin.
The rock-cut steep staircase of the Kalavantin Durg will steal the show and makes Kalavantin Durg a must-visit place near Mumbai for all thrill lovers. The ascend is difficult due to the 60-degree inclination but the view from the top of the Kalavantin Durg is very rewarding including views of Chanderi, Nakhind, Mhaismal, Irshalgad & Matheran on a clear day.
10:30 PM - Pick up near Shivajinagar Railway Station (Pune)
Anderi
Borivali
Sion
Thane
At 10: 30 our vehicle will begin the journey towards the base village.
03:30 AM- Trek Begins
Trekkers will first have their breakfast and then at 7:00 AM the trek will begin from Sondewadi. By 7: 00 AM trekkers will reach the top
07:00 AM- Breakfast & Explore
After 2-3 hours of trekking, trekkers would be indulged in breakfast followed by an exploration of the area.
12:00 PM- Explore The Irshalgad Fort
Ascend to the top of the fort via steep rock-cut stairs with the vast open valley of the Western Ghats.
2:00 PM- Lunch
Once the trekkers reach the base, they can dwell in the aromatic and flavour delicacies. Post lunch the return journey will begin.
10:00 PM- End of Trek
Though the trek ends, we and the trekkers take home hundreds 0f thousands of memories and peace.
Thakurwadi
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
Pune- Shivaji Nagar Railway Station
You need to carry trekking shoes, a raincoat, a torch (headtorch preferable), trek pants, dry-fit t-shirts, glares, mobile cover, water bottle socks, sanitiser, mask & personal First Aid.
The trek difficulty ranges between moderate to difficult. Always remember to check your BMI beforehand to analyse the difficulty rating for yourself. (a higher BMI equals higher difficulty)
The trek alone takes approximately 3-4 hours approximately.
The distance between Kalavantin Durg Fort and Pune is approximately 162 km.
The distance between Kalavantin Durg Fort and Mumbai is approximately 313 km.
June to August, that is, monsoon season is the best time to visit Kalavantin Durg Fort. Although the Kalavantin Durg fort trek can be done all year round. Trekkers can book their package with Trekkers Of Maharashtra for the best experience.
Your trip is secured with certified trek leaders
Our professionals are trained in all the necessary first aid.
We offer high-quality equipment for a successful and easy trek.
If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there isn't anything embarrassing hidden in the middle of text
Mollit voluptatem perspiciatis convallis elementum corporis quo veritatis aliquid blandit, blandit torquent, odit placeat.
Copyrights © 2022 Trekkers Of Maharashtra. All images are copyrighted by their respective authors.