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Peb Fort / Vikatgad Trek: Best Trek in Matheran

Peb fort, famously known as Vikatgad, is one of the best monsoon treks in Maharashtra. The fort lies at an altitude of 2,100 feet in the Matheran hill range. It is famous for its’ railway track section of the trail and Kadyavarcha Ganpati.

The endpoint of the trek offers breathtaking views of the entire valley and is a sight to be held, and is one of the must-do treks in the monsoon season.

Best Season: Monsoons
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Altitude: 2100 feet
Region: Matheran

How to reach Peb Fort

Matheran is one of the most famous hill stations in Maharashtra and makes it easy to reach via public and private transport.

There are 2-3 different trails to reach Peb fort; however, we will take about the easiest one, starting from the Matheran toy train tracks.

Via public transport:

From Mumbai, you can take a train to Neral from Dadar/CST and then take a local auto to the Peb start point, Junction 134 (Peb start point) . It will cost you around INR 100 per person , and the distance is approximately 7 kms.

From Pune you can take a train to Karjat, and then another train to Neral and then follow the instructions mention above.

Via private vehicle:

The distance on the road from Mumbai is around 80 kms and will take 2.5 hours to reach.

The distance from Pune is 115-120 kms , and it will take over 3 hours to reach the start point.

Trek route & difficulty

The trail from the toy train tracks is easy and ideal for first-timers with decent fitness levels. The trek grade is Easy-Moderate and will take around 1.5-2 hours to reach the final point where the temple is.

The entire distance of the hike is around 7-8 kms .

The first section of the tracks is about 30-40 mins, and you will also come across mini-waterfalls on this route during peak monsoons. Take a right turn towards the ridge trail at the 156 Junction point . You will find markings for the right turn at this point.

The 2nd section of the trail is a slight descent to the ridge point, and it gets a bit slippery during the monsoons; hence one needs good trekking shoes and should be careful on this part of the trail .

The 3rd section is the final part of the trail, where you reach the main fort area after crossing the ridge. Here you must climb two staircases to reach the main temple area of the fort.

On the way back, you can take the same route or go via the Fanaswadi route.

Fanaswadi Route: The route is through the jungle and a bit time-consuming, and you require experience to go via this trail.

Matheran Route: You can take the toy train route that will take you to Matheran. After reaching the point from where you 156 Junction point, you can head towards the Matheran side instead of returning to the Junction 134 point from where you started the trek.

Important Information

Carry enough water as there are no sources of water on the trail. However, you may find stalls set up by locals where they sell water and snacks.
Eat your breakfast at the Neral station before starting the trek.
Here’s a link to the route of the Peb fort trek on Ramblr .
There are a lot of monkeys at the temple; one must be careful of their belongings as these monkeys are known to snatch away bags.
Try and trek here on the weekdays because the trail tends to get crowded on the weekends.
There is a small Peb Devi temple at the top.
Feature Image Credits

Peb Fort/Vikatgad Trek Video

The Peb Fort Trek is approximately 7-8 kilometres long and usually takes around 3 to 4 hours to complete, depending on your pace and fitness level.

Peb Fort, also known as Vikatgad, is steeped in history. It was built in the time of Shivaji Maharaj, around the 17th century. It was used as a watchtower and was crucial for surveillance. The fort also served as a granary for the nearby forts like Raigad.

The difficulty level of the Peb Fort Trek is easy-moderate. While the initial stretch of the trail is easy, the path becomes steep and challenging as you ascend, requiring a good level of fitness.

Inside Peb Fort, you’ll find an ancient temple dedicated to Swami Samarth, a revered Indian spiritual leader, and it is still in use today.

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Peb Fort Trek – Trekking along the railway tracks(INR 400)

Imagine walking on a railway track amidst dozens of waterfalls. Imagine walking on a railway track surrounded by dense jungle. Imagine walking on a railway track in foggy weather. Imagine walking on a railway track admiring the lush green valley views. Oh hello, I am not talking about the Dudhsagar Waterfall trek . This railway track then leads you to a beautiful Fort known as “ Peb Fort ”.

Waterfalls as seen on Peb Fort Trek route

Peb Fort also known as “ Vikatgad ” is located in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Due to its proximity to the famous hill station Matheran near Mumbai, the fort attracts many trekkers mostly during the weekends. From the top of the Peb Fort, one can enjoy a 360 -degree view of the entire Matheran Hill range. One can choose the trek route of Matheran toy train track to reach the fort.

Matheran Toy train railway track

How to reach Peb Fort

The cheapest and most convenient way to reach the Peb Fort is via railways. The nearest railway station to Peb Fort is Neral Station. From Mumbai take a Karjat bound local train and get down at Neral Station. If you are coming from Pune, catch any Mumbai bound train and get off at Karjat. Now catch a CST-bound local train from Karjat and get down at Neral. Also, there are few direct trains from Pune to Neral(Sahyadri exp).

From Neral station, you can catch a shared Taxi for Matheran(INR 80) and ask the driver to drop you at the start point of Peb Fort trek ( 134 NM) which is few kms before the Dasturi Point.

134 NM- The start point of Peb Fort Trek

Difficulty level of Peb Fort Trek

The difficulty level of Peb Fort trek depends on which route you are taking. I took the easiest route to reach the Peb Fort trek which starts from 134 NM . In terms of difficulty, I would rate this route as an easy to medium level . One or two sections to reach the Peb Fort are little tricky especially in the monsoon season as it gets slippery, so be extra careful. There is no rope or railing for assistance, so a small mistake can be life-threatening.

Peb Fort trek Route

Various trek routes to reach Peb Fort

1) Matheran toy train route : This is the easiest route amongst all available. It starts from the rail marking 134 NM until you reach 154 NM from where you leave the railway track route and start the descend for the Peb Fort. After the descend, one has to ascend for around half an hour to reach the Fort top where there is a temple. On your return journey, you can reach the same point 154 NM and trek this time towards 180 NM which is near to Dasturi Point / Aman Lodge .

Peb Fort Trek route

2) Aanand wadi/Fanaswadi route : From Neral station, you can take a shared auto to reach Aanand wadi which is around 3-4 kms. You can also walk all the way to base village. The trek route to reach the Peb Fort from the village is a bit confusing and one has to follow the electric poles which guide you to the correct path. If you are a beginner, I would recommend you to take a local guide along with you.

The Sahyadri as seen on Peb fort trek

My journey to Peb Fort

“Trekking in a dense jungle along the railway tracks” sound interesting, isn’t it? But is it really allowed to trek along the railway tracks? Trekking on the railway track is a punishable offence with a penalty of imprisonment for up to 6 months and or fine up to Rs. 1000. So how is it possible to trek to the Peb Fort along the railway track?

The railway tracks in Matheran

The toy train services from Neral to Matheran is mostly closed during the monsoon due to the chances of landslides in the rail route. Also, during the other seasons, the toy train runs at a very slow speed so trekking isn’t banned on these tracks. I was fascinated to see a few photos of the trek on Instagram with waterfalls pouring on the railway track. That moment, I decided that I was visiting it very soon.

Landslides at Neral Matheral Toy train track route

Landslides at Neral Matheran Toy train track route

I along with one of my friends took the Sahyadri express from Pune(7:00 AM) which reaches the Neral station at 10:00 AM. The rail route passes through the ghat sections of Lonavala and Khandala and provides some stunning views of Sahyadris.

From Neral station, we took a shared taxi for Matheran (INR 80 per person) which dropped us to a junction called 134 NM from where one can begin the Peb Fort trek.

Peb Fort as seen from the railway track

After doing the Dudhsagar Waterfall trek a few years back, I was waiting desperately to experience something of similar sorts. I was getting excited, excited to walk along the railway tracks. Without wasting any time, we started with the trek.

Lush green views as seen on Peb fort trek

After a few minutes into trekking, I shouted in excitement as I got a glimpse of a waterfall falling on the railway track. I rushed towards it, threw my bag in excitement and the other moment I was beneath the waterfall completely drenched.

Waterfall at Peb Fort trek

I was loving every moment of trekking along the railway lines. The views of the lush green valleys were fabulous and the sky was crystal clear. After walking for around 45 minutes or so, we made it to a point 154 NM from where one has to take the staircase way and start the descend to reach Peb Fort.

This patch is a bit tricky as there are no ropes or railing for safety and it generally gets little slippery in the monsoon. A small slip can throw you hundreds of meters down into the deep valleys. So be extra careful while traversing this patch.

Risky Trek patch

Further ahead starts the ascend which takes you to the ladder section. From the ladder section, it takes around 20 minutes to reach the topmost point of the fort where a temple dedicated to Swami Samartha is situated.

Ladders at Peb Fort

The 360-degree view from the top is just breathtaking. It was very windy and within moments the fort was completely covered under clouds. Then it started raining heavily. I sat near the temple just admiring the amazing views and thanking God for the gift of beautiful nature he has given us.

At the top of Peb Fort

After spending an hour at the top, we begin with the return journey. At the point 154 NM, we decided to take the other route so as to reach Matheran. Just as you pass the point 156 NM, you will get a good view of the huge Lord Ganesh Idol. The route is quite scenic as it is mostly covered with dense forest.

Ganesh Idol as seen from 156 NM

The sunlight was trying its absolute best to make its way through the dense forest. After walking for an hour, we made it to the point 180 NM which is situated near to Dasturi point/ Aman Lodge.

Dense Jungle of Matheran

We decided to go to Matheran from Dasturi point again by walking along the railway tracks. I had already visited Matheran a few years back so just wanted to visit it in search of good food as I was starving.

After enjoying some tasty local food at Matheran, we returned back to Dasturi point from where we got a shared taxi for Neral. With all the beautiful memories, we took a return train to Pune.

Near Aman Lodge Matheran

Food and stay options at Peb Fort Trek

As such, there is absolutely no food option available during the trek so make sure you carry few eatables along with you. Once you end the trek at Dasturi Point, there are few small dhabas where you can enjoy the local food. Do carry at least 2 water bottles along with you. ‘

Peb Fort near Matheran

For stay option, you can either pitch in a tent at the top of the Fort or stay at the Swami Samartha temple. Also, there are a lot of stay options available at Matheran so you can find the same once you reach Matheran.

The tent that I carry during the treks is Quechua Arpenaz 2 Tent . It has enough space for 2 people.

Best time to visit Peb Fort

Undoubtedly, the monsoon months of July, August and September is the best time to visit the Peb Fort as the surroundings are lush green and the weather is extremely pleasant. Also, you can enjoy the numerous waterfall falling on the railway tracks. But remember, for the most part of the day the surroundings may not be visible from the fort due to the heavy fog.

My expenses:

Pune to Neral: INR 100( return journey, local train)

Neral to the Start point of Peb Fort: INR 80

Dasturi to Neral: INR 80

Food: INR 140 (breakfast & Lunch)

Total: INR 100 + INR 80+ INR 80 + INR 150 = INR 400

The entire journey from Pune to Peb Fort and back turned out to be extremely delightful. Walking along the railway tracks, enjoying the mesmerizing views from the top of Peb Fort, enjoying the local food in the foggy weather at Matheran, and taking a bath in a waterfall, I couldn’t have asked for much in a days’ time. I hope I will return soon to this beautiful fort, maybe by trekking from the other route.

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Very informative,thanks . Would like to join you for next adventure from pune . How to contact you?

you can connect with me on my instagram handle @onacheaptrip

Hi, That was a beautiful experience😊 but I wanted to ask, one of my friends went to peb recently and he said there was a tricky part where there is a big rock amd you have to clime with rope there.. is it really difficult ?I was thinking about going to peb with my family and don’t think my mom would be able to climb with rope

Hey Thank you 🙂 Nothing like that, there isn’t a rope patch if you take the rail route which I have mentioned in the post. you can visit this place with family if you take the route which I have suggested in the blog post.

On thing missing.overall timing from neral station to fort&back.

Thanks for the info Abhi. The pics are fabulous

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Peb Fort aka Vikatgad Trek

Peb Fort is located near Matheran Hills in Raigad District of Maharashtra, India. Peb fort also known as Vikatgad Fort. Peb fort is popular and one of the best one day trek near Mumbai. Huge number of people visit Peb fort during monsoon season.

Base Village: Anandwadi / Fanaswadi Village

Elevation/Height: 2100 ft.

Nearest Railway Station: Neral

Grade Level : Medium from Tower Route and Easy from Matheran Rail Route

Endurance Level: Medium from Tower route and easy from Matheran rail route

Best Time to Visit: June to January

Peb Fort Information

Peb fort aka Vikatgad fort is favourite destination for one day trekkers. Peb fort is continuation of Matheran Mountain Range. Peb fort attracts many nature lovers, photographers and adventure seeker. Peb fort is very crowded on weekends during monsoon season. Peb fort is completely in ruin conditons, we hardly see any fortifiction of Peb Fort.

There is a small temple of Peb Devi on top of Peb fort. Peb fort derives its name from Goddess Peb Devi. There is not much history available about this fort. It is consider as this fort was visited by Captain Dickinson in 1818. Shape of this mountain looks like Elephant Headed hence also known as Vikatgad Fort. Peb fort top provides panoramic view Chanderi fort, Nakhind, Tavli, Navra-Navri, Malang gad, Prabalgad, Kalavantin Durg and Dhom Lake.

Peb Fort Trek Route

Peb Fort Trek route is well marked till the top of Peb Fort. There are two ways to reach Peb fort one via Anandwadi/Fanaswadi village which is also known as Tower route and another one is via Matheran rail route.

1) Anandwadi/Fanaswadi Village Tower Route: Tower route goes through dense forest, waterfalls, rock patches and iron ladders. Tower route is long, tiring but adventures. One can see or explore numbers of Waterfall. Trail begins from newly constructed bridge and initial route goes through paddy fields. We have to follow towers all the way until we entered in dense forest.

After dense forest, we have to go through rock patches and waterfalls. Almost 1 hour of trek and we come across a col (the lowest point between two mountains) . This col is meeting point when we trek Peb fort from Nakhind Ridge. We have to go through 15 feet rock patch and this patch is difficult part of Peb fort trek. We come across large cave and about 30-40 people can stay here. After Cave, there is two iron ladder. After 3 hours of trek, we finally reach top of Peb/Vikatgad Fort.

Anandwadi/Fanaswadi Village – Bridge – Paddy Fields – Small Plateau – Dense Forest – Waterfalls – Rock Patches – Col – 15 feet Rock Patch – Cave – Iron ladders – Jungle Route – Peb Fort Top

2) Matheran Toy Train/Rail Route: Matheran rail route goes through toy train track and this route is simple. One can see Kadya Varcha Ganapati Idol and Small temple of Sai Baba. We can see Bastion and Multiple water tanks on route. There is small ridge which connect two mountains i.e Matheran and Peb Fort.

Matheran Rail Route – Small Iron Ladder – Matheran Mountain Pass – Ridge Connecting Two Mountains – Two Iron Ladders – Small Plateau – Final Iron Ladder – Peb Fort Top

Peb Fort / Vikatgad Trek Video

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Things to See on Peb Fort Trek:

Peb Devi Temple
Kadya Varcha Ganpati
Multiple Water Tank
Bastion of Peb/Vikatgad Fort
Anandwadi Waterfall
View of Matheran Mountain Range
Small Hanuman Temple

Time Required to Reach Peb Fort Top: 3 Hours from Tower route and 2 Hours from Matheran Rail route

Camping / Accommodation Facility: Peb Fort has very small area and Camping is not possible on top. There is large cave and this place is best place to stay. This cave can easily accommodate 30-40 people.

Food / Water Facility: Food and Water Facility is available in Anandwadi/Fanaswadi Village. There are multiple small hotels/stalls near Matheran Hill Station.

How to Reach Peb Fort

Peb Fort can be reach via Neral Railway Station. Now, we can start our trek either from Anandwadi / Fanaswadi Village or from Matheran Rail route.

1) To Reach Anandwadi / Fanaswadi Village: We have to take share auto rickshaw from Neral to reach base village which is Anandwadi or Fanaswadi Village. Distance between Neral Railway station and Anandwadi / Fanaswadi Village is about 4km.

2) To Reach Matheran Rail Route: One has to take share Taxi to reach Starting point of Peb Fort Trek. Fare is about Rs. 80 Per Person. Distance between Neral Railway station and Peb fort starting point is about 7km.

Places to Visit near Peb Fort:

Matheran Hill Station
Kalavantin Durg
Prabalgad Fort
Garbett Point
Chanderi Fort
Nakhind Ridge
Tahuli / Dadi Maa / Tavli
Irshalgad Fort

Kalavantin Durg Trek – 80 degree Rock cut stairs

Irshalgad Fort Trek

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I have been trekking in sahyadris for decades now. My mom always asks me, Niraj what is it that drives you to mountains ? what do you find so appealing in those mountains? Only way to show her what the mountains offer was to take her on a trek. After so many years it was time to show her the beauty of sahyadris. I was planning Peb fort for a training session when she asked if she could join. I was not sure whether she would be able to climb those ladders on this Matheran trek. But then decided to give it a try. This Peb fort trek blog will act as your Peb trek guide to plan this trek by yourself. More adventures like this one at the end of the post.

Peb fort can be reached from four sides –

Matheran side (Railway Track Route)
Anandwadi village (Neral side) -Tower Route
Maldunge ( Panvel side) 2 different routes from this side
Nakhind (North side) – Nakhind Peb ridge range trek

Peb trek from Matheran side is the easiest one & the most frequented route. The treks from non-Matheran sides are longer, less frequented & tougher.

Is Peb Trek difficult for beginners ?

Niraj, what is the difficulty level of Peb fort trek ? If the Matheran railway track route is chosen for Peb trek it can be classified as an easy trek. Some beginners may find the ladder section a bit difficult especially in monsoon. If you have some expert trekker with you then beginners can do the Peb trek easily with little motivation. Peb trek from non-Matheran side can be classified as Intermediate treks with slightly steep climbing & longer routes. From this route you will need to climb a 10 ft rock patch which has proper holds (slippery in monsoon) & a ladder with a waterfall

How long is the Peb fort Trek ?

Niraj, how much time does it take to complete this Vikatgad trek ? It takes 2 hours from 134 NM toy train route from Matheran. The Anandwadi route may take about 3 hours. Maldunge routes can be a bit more confusing and may take more time

What is the best time for Peb Trek

Most trekkers do the Peb trek in monsoon when there is greenery & waterfalls everywhere. Since many people turn up on monsoon weekends its better to plan it on monsoon weekdays to avoid crowds. I also prefer this trek on winter evenings to enjoy beautiful sunsets when the surroundings are actually visible as against in monsoon. Only pro trekkers visit here on summer days starting very early.

Iss Matheran trek me Khane ko kya milega ?

There are no stalls anywhere on Vikatgad – Peb fort. Its better to carry your own food & water. On monsoon weekends there are few huts which crop up on the railway track which can provide snacks. None the less once the trek is finished you can reach Matheran where you will find plenty of food & stay options. From Anandwadi & Maldunge there is absolutely nothing – sometime even not a single person on the trail especially from Maldunge

What should I carry on this trek ?

On treks, first preference for food is ghar ka khana, fruits, dry fruits, lemon juice & lots of water over biscuits, breads and carbonated drinks. Also I do carry 1₹ chocolates for quick energy boosts. My normal attire includes full sleeved clothes , cap & proper trek shoes ( No flip-flops) Good goggles i.e anti-glares are must for summer treks. I also carry safety gadgets like fire starter, waterproof torch, whistle, first-aid just in case. Here are few trekking gears & food which i always carry on treks

Along with proper gear you must carry few qualities of a good human being - never trouble wild life, never draw on fort walls, never risk your life for selfies, never throw plastic anywhere (carry back all waste) and never play loud music. When in nature behave like animals. BE ONE WITH NATURE

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How to reach Peb fort from Mumbai & Pune ?

Where is the Peb fort located? If you havent realised it till now then Peb lies in the Matheran range of hills in Maharashtra. For the Peb trek from Matheran & Anandwadi the nearest railway station is Neral which is about 80 kms from Mumbai & 120 kms frm Pune . Neral has lots of trains from both Pune & Mumbai and hence is the cheapest preferred mode of transport to reach Peb.

Peb via Matheran toy train railway route: (134 NM) This is the easiest route to reach Peb / Vikatgad. The starting point of the trek is at intersection of the railway track route & the road to Matheran( Dasturi Naka). Peb trek starts at 134 NM ( railway track marker location ) on the Matheran – Neral toy train route. From 134 Nm one has to walk to 155 Nm (about 40 minutes) on the railway track to take a diversion from where the actual Peb trek starts (1 hr) . From Neral one can get on the shared taxi (Rs 100) for Matheran and ask them to drop at 134 Nm ( Or just mention Peb trek start or the route for Kadyavarcha Ganpati ). On completing the Peb trek after returning to 156 Nm we need to walk to 180 NM @Matheran to get a shared taxi for Neral. This Peb fort trek blog describes the same trek journey.

Peb fort trek blog : How to reach Peb from Matheran ? Pen fort trek route map gps

Peb fort via Anandwadi: This is a lengthier trek version which requires experience. One can reach Neral Station and walk 3 kms to reach Anandwadi or may be just take a rickshaw. From Anandwadi it takes about 2 hours to reach the top of ridge. Since the trail follows a series of electric towers this is also called as “ Tower Route “. The trail diverts from the third tower to reach the top via a waterfall route. From the ridge there is a 10 ft rock wall , a cave & a waterfall ladder (shown at the top of blog) which one needs to cross to reach top in an hour.
Peb Fort from Panvel side: There are two routes from Panvel side . One starts from Maldunge & another from neighboring Komaltekdi village. The maps for these routes are available in my Project Matheran blog.
Peb fort from Nakhind : This is a full blown range trek for which I will write a separate blog.

Sunset view from Peb Vikatgad blog -Prabalgad Kalavantin Malanggad mhaismal chanderi tahuli nakhind

Peb fort trek Blog : TheFreeBird ‘s Story

I had planned an evening sunset from Peb. But when my mom decided to join me I was not sure whether we would make there in time for sunset. In hindsight my mom made me realize I do get my trekking genes from her as she climbed the fort without any problems in time for the sunset. So proud of her. I took my Xpulse all the way to Matheran and parked it next to the 134 NM spot . A proper parking space is available for bikes and cars free of cost.

Being weekday I didn’t expect to find any other people on the route. Though in the above picture you can see 3 kids who were making reels on tracks – Instagram has ruined every place. During monsoon there are many waterfalls on this route but being winter I didn’t expect to see any waterfalls. Few small waterfalls at the start itself got me excited and hopeful for great evening.

waterfall on Matheran Railway route to Peb

The Matheran toy train takes 2.5 hours to reach from Neral to top. Being a toy train the train’s speed is very less and the track has very less gradient. It felt like a flat surface & we walked at a fast pace. I expected my mom to get tired but she was doing a very good time. Only time we stopped was to get a picture below.

While walking from 134 Nm towards 156 NM we were lucky to come across the Matheran train going down towards Neral. I was so busy taking videos that i almost forgot to take a photo. Here is the train after it passed us. The train moves at a snails pace and gives ample time for the trekkers to move. You get smiles & waves from the children onboard the train.

Matheran Neral toy train as seen on the Peb Trek

Once we crossed the 155Nm Peb fort became visible in all its glory. The Datta temple at top was looking so beautiful in the evening light. Its barely visible in the picture below but i enjoyed the view in real time.

Peb fort trek blog : Reaching Peb from Neral Matheran railway

After 155 Nm we reached an arch from where we descend to Peb fort. As we took the stairs down we reached a bifurcation where left route goes to Kadyavarcha Ganpati & other takes you to Peb. My mother wanted to visit this temple – typical – but since we were low on time we decided against it.

Peb trek blog : Walking down from railway track to Peb fort

Once we started walking towards Peb fort the greenery started to disappear and we were walking through tall grass. Atleast looking at the fort in front we knew where we had to go

Walking down through the grass towards Peb

At one point we reached a rocky patch which would definitely be slippery in monsoon. My mom showed courage to walk down the section without taking my help. These patch along with the first ladder is the difficult part of this descend

The ladder is sturdy but wobbles a little. Some steps are slightly loose and might scare some one if not attentive. Once this ladder was done the remaining descend is a simple one. Finally I could see the fort clearly & it was another 30 minutes to reach the top. It was about 530 pm and i didnt want to miss the sunset , we moved ahead.

We reached a rock which had eroded in such a way that it has formed horizontal slabs which felt like natural stairs. Here we saw a big monkey which shouted loudly. After we reached home mom told me that she was scared because of that monkey but didnt tell me as she didnt want to burden me. I told her I already felt that but it was just my freind who was greeting you😁

These stairs are the last piece of the Peb puzzle which needs to be conquered to reach the top. These stairs feel scary with all the shakes and loose steps. There is another set of ladder on the other route coming from Anandwadi. At the top there is a Shiv mandir, Swami Samarth Math , Datta temple & cave. But with the time limit we decided to just visit the Datta temple at the top and enjoy the sunset.

Sunset from Peb Vikatgad - kalavantin prabalgad visible

By the time i crossed the ladder the sun was at horizon. In winter the sunlight dies real quick hence i hurried towards the Datta mandir, with a look back I saw the mighty Matheran plateau.

View from Peb Vikatgad - Matheran visible from Peb

After 2 hrs of trekking we finally reached the top. As a gift we got to experience a beautiful winter sunset. Many hills are visible from top which were slowly disappearing as the sunlight was dying. With few peaceful moments at summit we started our way back.

All forts visible from Peb Vikatgad blog -Prabalgad Kalavantin Malanggad mhaismal chanderi tahuli nakhind

We reached the 156 NM railway track in the dying sunlight. If we had taken public transport to reach Peb we would need to walk towards Matheran over the railway track towards 180 NM for getting shared taxi @Dasturi Naka. On the way towards Matheran we could see the Kadyavarcha Ganpati from the railway track. We however had to walk back on the same track as my bike was parked at 134NM. This is how the idol appears from the track in daytime.

At 134 NM my mom was so glad to have completed the trek sucessfully. Hopefully she understands the meaning of trekking in sahyadris now. Got on my bike and headed home.

That’s it for the Peb fort trek blog.

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Great. You have been trekking a lot around Karjat region. If you have two days, you can try Irshal-Prabal-Matheran-Peb. Connecting ridge between Irshal-Prabal. Shiv mandir for stay on machi Prabal. Matheran via Shivaji’s ladder. Also, Chanderi is missing from your list. Happy trekking.

Thanks Shishir. I am redoing my old treks for writing blogs. Will definitely plan the range treks some day after I finish all the Matheran trekking routes which I am currently trying to complete in #ProjectMatheran. Thanks a lot.

Peb Fort Trek (Vikatgad) 2023 – Complete Travel Guide

Brief about peb fort trek.

Peb Fort or Vikatgad Fort is a popular one-day trekking destination located 19 km from Karjat in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The fort is part of the Matheran Hill Range and is surrounded by deep ravines and cliffs. Its proximity to Matheran and Neral attracts many trekkers on weekends. Restoration and plantation works are being carried out by the forest department and local villagers.

The trek ranges from easy to moderate, depending on your fitness level. It’s located at an elevation of 1084 m above sea level, higher than its twin fort Lohagad Fort. Named after the goddess Pebi Devi, it was built by the Peshwas in the early 1700s and had store rooms for food grains and ammunition. It is famous for its waterfall, especially during the monsoon, and is a perfect weekend getaway from Mumbai or Pune, offering a fun trek with great views.

Ideal Number of Days for the Visit: 1 day

Trek Distance: 4 Km

Trek Altitude: 2,100 Feet

Nearest Railway Station: Neral Railway Station

Nearest Airport: Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport, Mumbai

Best places to visit & explore at peb fort, experience the ruins.

On the entrance path of Vikatgad Peb Fort, you will find two gates but only the ruins of these gates remain. At the fort, you can also see water cisterns and the ruins of other buildings. The top of the fort is very narrow and you will find a recently built temple with Lord Datta’s paduka idol at the center. On the southern side of the fort, you will find a lone residential hut or Datta temple, and there is also a lone bastion on the southern ridge of the fort.

Picturesque Places to Explore Nearby

There are several beautiful trekking destinations to visit in the Raigad district, including Louisa Point, Panorama Point, Porcupine Point, Heart Point, and One Tree Hill.

Louisa Point offers stunning panoramic views of the historic Vishalgad and Prabalgad Forts and is a popular spot for watching sunsets and sunrises.
At Panorama Point , trek a little to reach the top, also known as the sunrise point, and enjoy the views with trekkers, tourists, and locals.
From Porcupine Point , you can see the magnificent Prabalgad Fort and is another popular sunrise/sunset destination.
Heart Point is perfect for lovers to whisper sweet nothings and One Tree Hill is a trekking destination surrounded by the valley of Matheran, with thick woods and dense forests.

What is the best time to visit Peb Fort Trek?

The best time to visit Vikatgad Peb Fort is during the winter season from December to March. During this time, the fort has just been washed by the rain and has a clean and green appearance. The temperatures are low in humidity and the heat of the sun is bearable, making for a delightful trekking experience.

Visiting the fort during the monsoon season from August to November is also an option for those who don’t mind a little bit of rain. The surroundings of the fort are lush green with the waterfall running smoothly and crops flourishing. However, trekking can be a little dangerous due to the slippery slope of the hill, so it’s recommended to carry raincoats and umbrellas.

It is advised to avoid visiting the fort during the summers, as the temperatures range from 23-29 degrees Celsius with a hot and humid climate, making trekking difficult and causing dehydration.

How to reach the Starting Point of Trek?

Commuting to Vikatgad Peb Fort is convenient and easy as it is located along the Mumbai-Pune route. Here are the options available for travelers.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Neral Railway Station, which is just 3.5 km from the fort. The station is 88 km from Mumbai (2 hours), 117 km from Pune (3 hours), and 67.4 km from Lonavala (1 hour 30 minutes). Regular trains run through these stations, making it an accessible option for travelers.

By Road: Although there are no direct buses to the fort, travelers can hire a taxi from Mumbai or Pune. The route is scenic and makes for a good road trip.

By Air: The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai. From there, travelers can take taxis or buses to reach the railway station or other drop-off points.

Availability of Accommodations & Food near the Trek

Visitors to Peb Fort have several accommodation options to choose from, including pitching tents near the Aashram or spending the night in a cave on the fort. Alternatively, travelers can arrange for accommodation in Matheran. In Neral, there are several restaurants and stores available, but options become more limited as you move away from the town.

Difficulty Level of Peb Fort Trek

The trek can be completed on an easy to medium level of difficulty, depending on the chosen route. The easiest route starts from 134 NM and has some tricky sections during monsoon season as it can become slippery. It is important to be extra cautious as there is no rope or railing for assistance and a small mistake can be life-threatening.

Physical & Mental Preparation Required for Trek

For a successful trek, make sure to bring a sturdy pair of shoes as a comfortable pair is crucial for a successful trek. Additionally, choose the right clothing like t-shirt and shorts or full pants that are comfortable and allow for unrestricted movement while trekking and climbing. It is recommended to wear full clothing.

It is crucial to follow proper safety precautions and take one step at a time during the climb. If you have any medical conditions like heart problems or high blood pressure, it is important to inform the trek leader before booking or after completing the booking. The trek leader’s decision should be respected in case of a medical emergency.

About The Author, Anant

Anant is a seasoned traveler and product professional, who is passionate about exploring new products, destinations and cultures. He captures all his experiences through his love of writing. Driven by a desire for adventure and knowledge, Anant is on a quest to see as much of the world as possible.

When : January ‘15 Where : Vikatgad aka Peb fort Range : Matheran Route: Neral-Komalwadi-Nakhind pass route-Vikatgad-Dasturi Naka Nearest railway station : Aman Lodge (Neral-Matheran Narrow Gauge railway): 3 kms from NM 156 marker & Neral (Central Railway): 5 kms from Vikatgad Caves. Base Village : Anandwadi/Dhaswadi/Komalwadi (All three are in close proximity) Height : 621 m (approx. 2050 ft) as per Google Maps & 606 m as per GPS. Total Distance : 12 km (Neral-Komalwadi-Join Nakhind Pass route on col-Vikatgad-Dasturi Naka) Time : 9 to 12 hours for this route Approx. expenses : Less than 200 excluding lunch Best Time : All year (Avoid day treks during October & March-May)

Difficulty : Medium Endurance : 3 Risk Factor : HIGH during Monsoon (A Mumbai teen unfortunately lost his life during monsoon ’16). Medium during the rest of the year. (What do these grading indicate? Find out here !)

Other Routes : One Day : 1. Neral- Anandwadi/Komalwadi-Vikatgad-Matheran. (Normal route) . 2. Neral-Dilkap college-Vikatgad-Matheran. (Normal route) 3. NM 134 (Last road & railway intersection before Dasturi naka)- NM 156- Vikatgad-Matheran.

Two Day Range trek :

Vangani- Vaghachi wadi-Nakhind-Vikatgad-Matheran (Dasturi Naka)
Karjat-Varose-Hashyachi Patti-Malang point-Aman lodge-Vikatgad Dilkap college/ Komalwadi-Neral.

For GPS trail of this and other such treks, visit my Wikiloc page!

Important! This blog describes a winter trek through one of the rarely used, longer routes to Vikatgad. A word of caution before you head elsewhere looking for the more often used, shorter route: Consider visiting Vikatgad only if you have done 10+ moderately difficult treks even if you are going with a commercial trekking group. A lot of unfortunate accidents have happened on the fort in the last couple of years and it is best avoided during heavy rains when the exposed trails become dangerously slippery. Read this news article for one such incident. Check out the following forts for easier monsoon treks- Mumbai: Karnala, One tree hill route to Matheran. Lonavla: Lohgad, Korigad, Tikona & Tung. Pune: Sinhagad, Raigad.

Account of the Trek: Vikatgad (Jan ‘15) was my first actual trek (Advise: Don’t follow our footsteps and head to Vikatgad for your first trek. We were incredibly lucky to come back unscathed. Get experience on easier treks and then head here). This post is the longest that you ‘ll come across on this blog one of the longest and therefore divided into two parts. My objective behind a very detailed account is to take the reader through all the emotions that we, as first timers went through and hence, to experienced trekkers, may seem to exaggerate the difficulty. Indeed, my later visits to Vikatgad have been fairly easy and my blog posts reflect the same. Notes have been added to help the reader avoid the mistakes we committed. The Gang : Akshita, Aparna, Mansi, Omkar G, Persis, Ruchit, Shruti, Yogesh & Me

It was 3 pm and we were at the 15 feet rock patch. What should have been an easy trek based on some blogs, was testing us to the limits. We had been climbing for 7 hours and reached a height of 1500 feet but the summit was still 500 vertical feet away. Me: Have we bitten off more than we can chew? Persis: I think so too. This conversation is etched in my memory as if it was yesterday. We should have been at the peak by noon according to the schedule we had made and panic had begun to set in slowly. What if we couldn’t make it to safe ground before dark? There was barely any network in that region. Mental exhaustion has a way of making things seem direr than they actually are.

But we ‘ll come to that later. Let’s start from how it all began! 🙂

The initial plan was to go for a hike along the lines of what I had done in the preceding December.

Omkar, then came up with this suggestion of a proper trek instead of a hike.

“How about Vikatgad?” he asked.

Vikatgad, also known as Peb Killa, is a fort in the Matheran range and may have derived its name Peb from the ‘Goddess Pebi’ at the base of the fort. Historical references indicate that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort for grain storage.

Omkar had attempted this trek earlier with his friends but aborted it midway after they lost the way without a map to help them out. I asked my classmates about changing the plan to a trek and they were more than eager. So I read some trekking blogs to collect information about the route and even found a traced path on Wikimapia! woohoo! THE TREK WAS ON! ( Here is a list of some excellent links to get information about prospective treks)

As has become the norm now, a plan isn’t a plan unless a new WhatsApp group is made for it 😉 So the group was made and members were added, a high-res map was made (whatever I could manage with my crude Photoshop skills back then), a list of stuff that we’ ll require was compiled and a restless night later, the day of the Trek was here!

Some people backed out the previous day and Yogesh (without whom I don’t think we would have made it back in time) jumped on the trek bandwagon at the last moment (Literally! He was about to miss the train from Kurla!) and the party reached Neral by 8 am.

We took a right turn from Neral (east) ticket counter (Left goes to Matheran via Dasturi Naka) and a quick breakfast followed in one of the many restaurants that line up the station road. Cross a bridge and the second left takes you towards the Neral-Badlapur road.

There are two routes to the base hills of Vikatgad- One goes through Anandwadi and the other goes through Dilkap college boundary. You can see the Dilkap college across the road and a bridge on the left.

We turned left upon reaching the road and then took the first right after the bridge. Our first landmark was Mohachiwadi-

Base village for Vikatgad is Anandwadi, the way to which is through a broad tarred road from Mohachiwadi. People wanting to cut down the walking distance can take an auto directly till the base village for less than 100 bucks. But we were a cash-strapped lot and besides, what’s the fun in breezing through the roads cocooned in a vehicle when you could as well enjoy the scenic walk? It takes less than an hour to reach and is a pleasure, especially during foggy Monsoon mornings!

The map we were using indicated a right after reaching Anandwadi. About a km before the base village, we saw a small hamlet which is known as Komalwadi.

Taking the right towards the wadi, we reached a dry river bed in 10 mins and criss-crossing through the numerous fields that dot the landscape on the other side of the bed, we made our way to the foothills of Vikatgad.

Just as were approaching the foothills, we walked into the boundary of some villager’s cow-shed. Unable to find a way out and looking around like headless chickens brought a good Samaritan out of some nearby hut and he promptly showed us a detour around a field which was the way to climbing the base hill and onward to the electric tower with a big cement base. (If you are going in monsoon, the overgrown grass can make it tough to find the path- remember this, you climb the hill to the right of the first elevated tower) Slowly we started climbing the hill and two key differences between my December rail hike and this trek struck me: ONE- The short steep climbs can leave us couch potatoes breathless. TWO- You have to find your way unlike the hike where you just blindly follow the tracks to Matheran, so this is a little tough mentally as well.

Since none of us had ever trekked before, save for Mansi and Yogesh, we were struggling and it was Mansi who came up with the idea of picking up a stick to assist in climbing.

Soon we reached a tower with a huge cement base and climbed a little further onto a thinly forested plateau where we came across some villagers on their way back after collecting firewood. It’s a good practise to always confirm whether you are on the right route with villagers whenever you get the chance coz here in Sahyadri, the localites are your google maps! 😛 Doing the same, we marched ahead not knowing that this was going to be our last brush with a fellow human being for a good 7 hours. Crossing the forest, we reached a clearing from where one can clearly see the Vikatgad.

For the Normal route, cross three elevated towers and then you take the path ahead that goes straight from the clearing towards the point shown in the earlier pic. On this route, a prominent landmark is a hollow tree you come across after some distance from the clearing before entering the forest and climbing up a dry waterfall to the left-most col on the ridge.

This is where missed our path for the first time. A lot of blogs advised following the tower route and we did so quite ‘literally’. It’s always prudent to use your instinct and not take a bloggers version to be the last word. (The irony! I know 😛 )

NOTE: Sahyadri is home to a dynamic culture and the people in the villages use different paths to reach a certain place, sometimes out of convenience and sometimes out of necessity (e.g. wildfires). So you may come across some new paths that weren’t there when someone else visited a particular place.

We took the path on the right side at the bifurcation since the 4 TH tower was on the right of the clearing. Even though it did seem like we had lost the way completely, I came to know later that the route we ended up on, is actually a longer route to Vikatgad that people take when coming from Nakhind towards Vikatgad. Here is a post about my later trek traversing the Nakhind-Vikatgad-Matheran .

(This route of ours will henceforth be referred to as the summer route in this post)

About half hour after crossing the tower lines such that they now lay on our left, we found an opening in the forest on our left that seemed to lead to the col (a depression between two mountains) before the tower on the ridge (landmark 2).

THIS IS WHERE OUR ADVENTURE STARTED! 😉

Taking the forest route which steadily climbed up, we managed to take a lesser used passage and ended up in a path parallel to the correct one.

Making our way through thorns, shrubs and cobwebs (which is enough indication to know you have lost the way), we reached a point where you could see the light seeping through the forest but the path ahead was blocked with wild growth. Not wanting to head back with the col so close, I tried to find a way through to the correct path and after looking around for a couple of minutes found a narrow steep way through trees. It wasn’t easy but everybody found their inner COMMANDO and crouched their way through to the correct path in a manner that would have made Indian Army proud! 😛

The Col was barely 5 minutes from this point and we slumped down to take a breather.

My trusty Samsung Core entered ZEN MODE 😉 and summoned network out of the blue to start pinging with messages from our classmates. Ironically, the first msg I read was ‘Have a safe trek’ on the class whatsapp group that made me smile recounting the ordeal we had just been through in the last hour. But then it’s the intention that matters after all and it remains a sweet memory! 🙂

After getting some Glucon-D (courtesy Aparna who can be seen busy making it in the col picture) in our system, we started towards the tower on the ridge. There are two ways from col. The path that goes down into the valley heads to Dodhani (Base village for the Sunset Point trek to Matheran) and the other one on the left side goes towards Vikatgad. It’s a narrow path and leads you to the tower in 10 mins. The Tower on the ridge, as we had christened it, was our third landmark and its sight barely an hour after thinking we were lost for good felt like a small victory in itself! The grand plans of roaming Matheran after climbing Vikatgad long forgotten, we were enjoying the moments one at a time. 😀

Passing the tower, you see a 25m high 30-degree steep climb up a hill. Ruchit, Mansi, Shruti and me climbed up followed by Akshita, Persis, Aparna, Omkar with Yogesh bringing up the latter part (climbing with his and Aparna’s bag as well). Halfway up the hill, I heard my name. I looked back and told Akshita to go up ahead as I slid down on my haunches towards Persis who was about 6 meters up from the base.

I asked her what’s the matter, and she replied that she couldn’t do it. To be truthful, it wasn’t easy to climb this patch, especially in the first trek. You could see the valley on either side of the ridge with dried plants providing the only cover between you and a 200 feet drop. I told her that going back wasn’t an option. We were closer to Matheran than Neral and I hadn’t been tracking our route on any app so finding our way down the forest was another question I didn’t want to face. The ridge had holds at alternating steps, though only one person could climb at a time.

So I told her that I can’t help her. “Nobody can. Only you can help yourself and You can do it. You have to! There’s no other option”. She looked at the path ahead and said she ‘ll do it. And boy! did she do it! Steadily made her way up like a seasoned trekker. I came down a couple of steps to the place where Aparna was. She was scared of the valley as well. Thankfully, a couple of words of encouragement was all that was needed and she made her way up as well without any help.

Omkar had frozen some feet from where I stood and said he’s scared of heights.

My jaw dropped. I was like you had said you don’t know if you are scared of heights when I had asked before the trek and pat came the reply which is one of the best-remembered lines from the trek: “EVEN I FOUND OUT JUST NOW!” 😀

I had dealt with acrophobia for the better part of my teenage years until my maiden trip to Matheran back in ’11 made me overcome it bit by bit. So I knew what he was going through. Yogesh said he ‘ll help him and told me to go ahead. I made my way ahead and upon reaching the top of the first hill did the enormity of the task in front of us dawn upon me.

Vikatgad stood in front of us in all its majestic glory. If mountains could be given human qualities, Vikatgad had to have plenty of stubbornness- it won’t bend to help you, you had to climb it on its own terms and you ‘ll be duly rewarded. The path ahead was clear till the flag post. A steep descent down the hill followed and we came to a small rock patch with a 5 feet gap in between. Circumventing the rock, you climb and then traverse a couple of small hills (where we had an impossible lunch on a 30’ slope)

A small climb from the last hill brings you to the toughest part of the trek-

The approach path itself is at an incline and is flanked on both sides by deep valleys. Couple this with half holds, a narrow ledge between the two levels and the rock stands like a gate whose purpose is to make sure that only the ones willing to risk life and limb can gain entry to the hallowed fort that lies behind it. Find out how we went past this shortcut to hell/heaven, read the Second part !

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Yessss… EVEN I FOUND OUT JUST NOW! 😛 And yes… that rock stands like a gate whose purpose is to make sure that only the ones willing to risk life and limb can gain entry to the hallowed fort that lies behind it. And I did it! (Of course with your help… you made it look so easy!) With those conditions that was looking almost impossible for me! Hope to see the part 2 soon! Nice blog! Keep blogging!

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Thank you! 🙂 Part 2 is up as well! check it out from the link above! Keep reading 😉

Thanks for making visualize it all again… Thanks for making such wonderfull trek and a memory as well… We always knew ur the best leader and now a writer also… Waiting for next blog… Keep blogging…:-D

Thank You Mansi! 😀

Yes.. It needed detailed description.. Well written too.. Happy to see writer in you.. and it surely is just a beginning.. waiting for the next upcoming posts.. and treks too..

Sure thing! 😉

Again and I always say that for you! If anyone is to go for a trek you’ve blogged about, they don’t need to seek information from anywhere else! Description level: Excellent!

Thank you so much! 😀 I sure do hope you visit one of these forts someday! Then maybe I ‘d get to read a post about how you got Peb’d! 😉 😀

Ahahahahshhaha!!! Damn you! Good one! I give in! Ahahahh

😂 But honestly, that picture with the tripod and a plastered hand, that’s badass!! 😅

Hell yeah! It’s that “bhai ka bhabka hai” swag!

super post one of the most comprehensive posts on vikatgad/peb fort.thanks for sharing

Thank you so much! Please check out the new posts about other treks published recently 🙂

Deep Ravines And Cliffs: Night Trek To Vikatgad aka Peb Fort

You consider yourself an adventurous soul, you are in Mumbai and haven’t done a night trek in a dense jungle. Walking through on the railway track admiring the lush green valley views. I am not talking about the Dudhsagar WaterFall Trek . Vikatgad aka Peb Fort Trek is a complete package.

The Peb fort was named after the Goddess Pebi at the base of the fort and Vikatgad fort due to a shape of the mountain like Elephant Headed ‘Ganesha’. There are Caves having various meditation chambers carved out from the rock inside the mountain. Disciples of Shree Swami Samartha take care of these caves. The fort is completely in ruins. Today, it only has one Bastion towards the Panorama point of Matheran. Peb Fort is very special because of its meditation chambers, which are well maintained with tiles to sit on. The fort also has a temple dedicated to Swami Samartha on the top and has the footwear or ‘Padukas’ worn by the great saint kept on the top. The historical reference indicates that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves of the for storing grains.

How to Reach?

The cheapest and most convenient way to reach Peb Fort for Mumbaikar it through Local Train (Central Railway). You can take any Karjat or Khapoli bound local train to reach Neral Station. For night you should reach Neral station by 12:30 am.

There are multiple routes to reach Peb Fort

Matheran Railway Track Route: This is the easiest route. It starts from the rail marking 134 NM until you reach 154 NM (NM - Nautical Miles) from where you leave the railway track route and start the descend for the Vikatgad aka Peb Fort. After the descend, one has to ascend for around half an hour to reach the Fort top where there is a temple. On your return journey, you can reach the same point 154 NM and trek this time towards 180 NM which is near to Dasturi Point/Aman Lodge. To reach starting point one need to take a shared taxi from Neral Station to Dasturi Point but ask the driver to drop you at the starting point of Peb Fort.

Aanand wadi/Fanaswadi route: From Neral station, you can take a shared auto to reach Aanand wadi which is around 3-4 kms. You can also walk all the way to base village. The trek route to reach the Peb Fort from the village is a bit confusing. If you are a beginner, I would recommend you take a local guide along with you from the base village.

My Journey To The Deep Ravines And Cliffs

Start from Aanand wadi/Fanaswadi route (Tulsi Kalash Complex – Near Dilkap College) and at the base, surrounded by the village and farms. Base Village landmark has a small temple, behind which is the path to the summit of Vikatgad. In the dark night, I could faintly see our destination which was V-shaped, on left was Vikatgad and on right was Nakhind. With torchlight only light source. Moving up in the dark forest came across few rock patches and valley exposure on both the side. Since it was dark and didn’t have any views to capture so I just enjoyed the trek not bothered about the views.

After about an hour and a half of trekking, one comes across a rock patch which is a difficult one. These are actually two patches bundled into one, the latter almost impossible to be done without a helping hand or a rope unless you are an experienced rock climber. You can do it alone since its right in your face, almost 10 feet tall and there is hardly any foothold to stick your foot into and heave yourself upward. There are a couple of other rock patches which are not as difficult as the one mentioned. You will make it to the cave dedicated to Swami Samarth. The path to the cave is a narrow road and with the valley on right. The cave is just the right place for waiting and to make yourself comfortable. Cave protect you from the cold breeze too. Eat something before starting for the last patch.

To witness the amazing sunrise, it will take another 15 minutes to reach the summit from the cave. Moving ahead from the cave you will come across few openings in the mountain, one would have to crawl, these are meditation chambers lined with tiles, constructed by Swami Samarth disciples. Moving forward you will come across first ladder climb.

Next target is to reach the highest point - a temple dedicated to Swami Samarth, it has "padukas" of Swami here. The climb to the temple as hard as had to climb with help of firm roots of trees with loose mud threatening to pull one down. Once at the top, It was amazing 360-degree view of Matheran mountain range and deep valleys around and you get to witness amazing sunrise.

Finally it a time for the photoshoot and to spend some time at the temple, The place around the temple doesn't have much space, it was narrow but barricade on both sides. It would be just awesome to come here in Monsoon to be in clouds literally !!!!!

Another ladder to climb down and to move towards Matheran range just opposite Panorama point. Two more ladders to climb down and you will be again walk on a narrow path with deep valleys on the right. The last stretch of the trek would be on the tracks of this mini train before you reach Dasturi Naka from where you need to catch a taxi to reach Neral station back.

On the way back you will also come across a huge statue of Ganapati painted on the rock surface, locally known as "Kadevarcha Ganpati" as it is the corner of a hill. The statue should be around 20 feet high and looks stunning from a distance.

Completely uphill and through the jungle, it takes almost 3 hrs from base village to reach the summit and total journey will take around 7 hrs for a moderator trekker. Treading over rocks of various shapes and sizes, one needs to be extra careful. Walking the ridges, there are places where all there is space for is a single step and a slip could have you tumbling, bouncing and landing in the valley below.

Food and Stay Options:

Absolutely no food option available during the trek. Once you end the trek at Dasturi Point, there are few small places to eat where you can enjoy the local food. Do carry at least 2-3 litres of drinking water. You won’t be able to find portable water sources throughout the trek unless you are doing it in monsoon.

Best Time To Visit:

Vikatgad aka Peb Fort can be explored throughout the year. Recommended to avoid during summer.

Listen To Me:

Don't Leave Home Without shoes with good grip, a raincoat, energy bars and snacks as the whole journey up and back will take you some time.

This is an arduous trek and tests your endurance.

You need a local guide who can show you the way. If you are going in a group of atleast 5-6 people then hire a local guide.

If you see a cloud moving in towards your path than wait till the path is cleared because it will engulf your path.

Trek Level: Easy to Medium. Hard during monsoon

Base Village: Fanaswadi, Nerul

Maximum height: 2,100 feet

Time Required: 7-8 hours.

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Trek Information:

Trek Altitude : 2,050 ft
Trek Trail : Jungle trail
Trek Difficulty : Moderate.
Trek Endurance : High.
Trek Length : Approx. 4 km (One side)
Location Address : Near Karjat, Maharashtra.

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June: 24th,25th
July: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th,
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November : 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th

Note: We need a minimum of 6 people to operate Saturday batches, if not then it will be shifted to the Sunday batch.

Event Fees:

Mumbai (Neral) : 999/-
Pune : 1299/-

Mumbai (Neral) Itinerary:

06:10 AM: Take CSMT- Karjat fast local to Neral station
06:24 AM: Dadar
06:31 AM: Kurla
06:35 AM: Ghatkopar
06:49 AM: Thane
07:05 AM: Dombivli
07:15 AM: Kalyan
07:51 AM: Get down at Neral station
08:30 AM: Have breakfast at Neral station (Poha/Medu Vada/Idli)
09:30 AM: Board the taxis to reach the start point of the trek.
10:30 PM: Start the Trek towards Peb Fort
12:30 PM: Reach the top of the fort , enjoy and explore.
01:30 PM: Start descending via the same route
02:30 PM: Reach Taxi point. Take taxi to the Neral.
03:00 PM: Reach Neral and Have Lunch.
04:30 PM: Take Next available local train to Mumbai.

Pune Itinerary:

Batch 1- Saturday 05:00 AM to Saturday 09:00 PM
Batch 2- Sunday 05:00 AM to Sunday 09:00 PM
05:00 AM: Report to The Trekleaders at Fergusson College Main Gate, FC Road. ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 ) Start the bus Journey towards Neral.
05:20 AM: Bremen Chowk, Shivneri Bus Stop
05:30 AM: Pickups from Wakad-Hinjewadi Flyover (Near Sukhwani Indian Oil Petrol Pump) ( https://goo.gl/maps/bwg9SECAAx7JRXPG9 )
09:00 AM: Reach at Neral, Have breakfast and board the taxis to reach the start point of the trek.
03:00 PM: Reach Neral Have Lunch.
04:30 PM: Board the bus and Start Return Journey to Pune
09:00 PM: Reach Pune

Inclusion :

Travel from Neral to Matheran and return
Pune to Pune Private Bus Transportation
Breakfast (Poha/Medu Vada/Idli)
Guide Charges.
Entry Charges.
Expertise Charges.
First Aid Charges.

Exclusion :

Travel till neral station
Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost including above
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

Pickup points :

Mumbai (csmt - karjat local timings):.

06:10 AM: Take CSMT Karjat fast local to Neral station

Return Arrival:

06:00 PM at Neral Station on Sunday.

Return time is subjective to the speed of the group, traffic in return, or any unwanted situation beyond our control and can be delayed. Please inform your family members accordingly.

Things to carry:

(Highly Required and Mandatory Things)

backpack (waterproof or covered with waterproof cover)
trekking shoes or any sports shoes with a Good grip
Trekking pants (compulsory), 2 T-Shirts (Preferably full sleeves or Half T-shirt with sleeves), Raincoat/ waterproof jacket/ windcheater, Handnapkin/Towel, etc
Water 2-3 liters.
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, Dry fruits, dry snacks and biscuits, Chikki, chocolate bars, etc.
Personal Medicines and Personal First aid

(Required but Optional Things)

To change after trekking - Facewash, Extra pants/ shorts, Extra T-shirt, sleeper/ floaters, an extra bag to carry your trekking shoes, innerwear, etc
Sweater For bus journey
Electoral or Glucose D powder.
Portable Phone Charger, Earphones, etc.
Sun protection cap, sunglasses, Sunscreen lotion, toothbrush-toothpaste, etc
Proper face mask or shield
Extra Pair of clothes.

(Note: Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant, this will protect your body and skin from Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles, etc)

COVID Guidelines :

Mask and maintaining social distance with others are mandatory throughout the trip.
Buses will be fully sanitized before use.
Carrying your own sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.
Food will be freshly cooked and packed as per WHO guidelines.

Trekhievers Policies:

Seats will be reserved only after Online booking with full payment.
Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable to another person for the same event.
The complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants on the WhatsApp group
Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule of the event in case it is required due to and according to any technical, environmental circumstances like govt. rules and regulations, weather, etc
Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice to the participants
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The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.

1- Are there any other pickup points :

Yes, we have other pickup points from Mumbai.

07:13 AM: Kalyan

2- Are washrooms available during the trek?

No washrooms are available during the trek. However, you can use the washroom at Matheran.

3- Can we bring our vehicle to the base village and is parking available?

Parking is available in Matheran, Parking fees will be applicable, Car owners park at their own risk.

4- Is Jain food available on this trek?

Yes, we can arrange Jain food for the trek.

5- What are the compulsory things to carry on the trek?

Please carry 1-2 liters of water, and rainwear, wear good trekking shoes, wear a full t-shirt and track pants.

6- Will we reach Mumbai Pune at the time mentioned?

The itinerary is an approx time during monsoon road condition are bad there may be delay due to bus breakdown or bad weather in case bus reaches late Trekhievers will not pay for uber or ola or taxi fare.

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Peb or Vikatgad Fort trek is located 19km from Karjat , in Raigad district of Maharashtra. This fort lies in the same range as Malanggad, Tahuli Hill and Chanderi fort of the Matheran Range of the Sahyadris. Vikatgad is a very popular one day trek. The trail passes through a deep forest and has some exposed traverses. As it is close to Matheran and Neral, the trail is usually frequented by the trekkers on weekends.

The fort derives it name from goddess Pebi from the base of the fort. It is also known as Vikatgad because of it’s elephant “Ganesha” shaped mountain. It was surveyed by Captain Dickinson in 1818 during the British rule. There are some caves on the fort that is thought to be used as storage for grains by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Otherwise very little is known about the history of this fort.

There are multiple caves on the that one encounters on the vikatgad fort trek. There is a cave which is occupied by the disciples of Swami Samarth, who have been looking after the caves and fort for the past few years. Underground meditation caverns can also be found close to these caves. They have tiles on the floor and are in very good condition. One has to crawl a narrow path down to these caves. The path is so narrow at only one person can fit through at a time. During the rainy seasons, two of these caverns are filled with water.

All that remains of the fort is a wretched wall of loose stones. There used to be a large room with solid masonry doors that was used as a store room for grains and am munitions. The ground on top is very irregular.

There is water available in the rock-cut cisterns.There are some narrow caves dug along the scarp. The bastion facing Matheran is a popular and a scenic attraction of the fort. The ridge connecting the mountains of Matheran and Peb can be seen clearly from here along with excellent panoramic views of the nearby mountains. From here we also see the pinnacles of Navara-Navari, Bhatoba and Irshaal, along with forts of Chanderi, Prabalgad and Malanggad and also Nakhind. The Vikatgad fort trek is pleasant in all seasons.

The fort can be reached from Panvel as well as Neral and both are well connected by rail and road. They offer good hotels for accomodation and food. The nearest town town to Peb is Matheran which is about 8kms from Neral.

The easiest of the many routes to reach the fort is to reach Matheran by bus/car/train and start walking along the railway track. The route is very narrow. There are few trees on the trekking route. It takes about an hour to reach the entrance stairs of the fort. The Datta temple on the fort can be used for accommodation at night.

The other trekking route starts from the Kadya Ganpati idol. A long walk takes you to the precipice and you have to follow the path on the other side of the hill to reach the Peb fort.

The other two routes are very difficult. These trek routes start from the base village Mamadapur and Fanaswadi. It requires 3 hours to reach the fort from the base villages. A path which leads to the col on the north of the fort is to be approached with high endurance. The trek path along the electric towers leads to the col. After reaching the col, the path over the southern narrow ridge should be followed to reach the Vikatgad fort scarp. There are three 5 feet high rock patches to be negotiated to reach the entrance gate. The path moves along the western side of the scarp.

How to reach

This fort can be reached from Panvel and Neral towns. The nearest town is Matheran which is 8km from Neral. The Neral is well connected by rail and road. It is a busy station on the Mumbai-Pune railway line. There are good hotels in Matheran and Neral. Tea and snacks are also available in small hotels on the way to Matheran. There are many routes to reach the fort. The easiest is to reach Matheran by bus/car/train and start walking along the railway track. The route is very narrow. There are few trees on the trekking route. It takes about an hour to reach the entrance stairs of the fort. The night stay on the fort can be made in the Datta temple on the fort. The other path is from the Kadya Ganpati idol. A scary walk along the lonely path is followed to reach the col on the north, then follow the trek path on the other side of the hill to reach the Peb fort. The other two routes are very difficult. These trek routes start from the base village Mamadapur and Fanaswadi. It requires 3 hours to reach the fort from the base villages. A path which leads to the col on the north of the fort is to be approached with high endurance. The trek path along the electric towers leads to the col. After reaching the col, the path over the southern narrow ridge should be followed to reach the Vikatgad fort scarp. There are three 5 feet high rock patches to be negotiated to reach the entrance gate. The path moves along the western side of the scarp. A nice cave temple is on the way. There is water available in the rock-cut cisterns. There are some narrow caves dug along the scarp.

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Vikatgad, located on the west side of Neral, is an ideal spot for a super thrilling trekking adventure. The mesmerizing scenic view and heat-treating beauty of several mountains along with its panoramic view make it a hotspot for nature lovers. The Historical references of the location and the chain of caves is a must to visit and explore in this monsoon season.

About the trek

The Vikatgad trekking lets you experience the perfect combination of the mesmerizing beauty of the greenery and the panoramic scenic view of the blissful mountains. This first trek of the rainy season implies to limitless eye-pleasing views and adventurous experiences like scaling the thrilling peak of Maharashtra. The trek takes you to a historical journey at Fort Peb that is famous for its supposed shape of the Elephant-headed God, Lord Ganesha. The Vikatgad trek with moderate difficulty level shall be carried out with trained and certified experts who are sure to guide you with maximum support throughout your journey.

This trek of approx 2100 feet above MSL gets you the best lifetime monsoon experience with never degrading weekend memories. The trek has been scheduled on Sunday for the following dates in order to get you maximum flexibility with time management and 0 hassle for work days.

How to reach

Vikatgad, popularly known as Fort Peb is based at a distance of 3-4 km towards the west of Neral. The Vikatgad trek provides you with transportation facilities from Neral and drops you back to Neral with no additional charges. Group size: 20 Age-limit: 14-45 years Difficulty Level: Moderate Day: Saturday/Sunday

Trek leaders’ decisions will be final and binding. Participants or Members are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage. Team reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. There is no freshen up / washroom facility at the top. There is only a toilet at the base village. Floaters and Sandals are not allowed, please wear sports shoes or trekking shoes of good quality.

08:00 am Gather outside the Neral station. (our trek leader would be waiting for you all.)

08:15 am Time to grab some healthy breakfast.

09:00 am Leave for the starting point.

09:30 am Buckle up your shoes to start the trek.

12:30 pm Reach the top and have your lunch. Capture some pictures to store it as a memory.

01:30 pm Its time to start descending.

04:00 pm Reach the station. Tour Concludes with Happy Memories

Packed Lunch

Other Inclusions

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Breakfast & Lunch (Packed Lunch)
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Things To Carry

Identity Proof (Must)
A bottle of water (2 Liters)
Some ready to eat food - Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
ORS, Glucose, Electrol, Personal Care Medicine those which u require usually.
A good Trekking Shoes, Extra pair of Socks.
Rain cheater, Umbrella
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has one's hands-free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other Ornaments.
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care.
Participants with any medical issues /history are not allowed to opt for this event. If he/she does so that it is done at the participant's risk. The management won't be responsible for any incident.
Avoid carrying heavy weight for the trek.
Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
This is a group tour

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Sunday, october 11, 2020, peb fort and kadyavarcha ganpati | everything you need to know.

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Peb fort also known as Vikatgad , is one of the fascinating place from Sahyadri hill range. It is fascinating because of the presence of Lord Ganesh idol on its route within Matheran hill range. This idol is known as Kadyavarcha Ganpati . Majestic lord Ganesh Idol carved in the stone, Kadyavarcha Ganpati is famous tourist attraction in the hill range of Matheran. The “Kada” is “Edge” in native language of Marathi. It is been carved in the edge of mountain therefore named “ Kadyavarcha Ganpati ”. Same route connects to stunning Peb fort. Height of the Peb fort is 2100 feet . Fort is located 20 km from Karjat, in Raigad district of Maharashtra. This mountain is one of the part of Matheran range (queen of hills). It is ideal weekend gateway for mountain lovers. A trek to Peb fort along with Kadyavarcha Ganpati is one of the best weekend attraction for tourist. Nowadays forest department and locals have started plantation and restoration work at fort.

How to Reach

Panvel and Karjat are nearest town to reach Peb fort and Kadyavarcha Ganpati. This destination can also be reach via road.

Nearest airport to reach here is Mumbai International airport. The distance from airport to Matheran is 45 km. One can take self-drive car or can also option for local transport to reach the base point of the fort.

The cheapest and most convenient way to reach the fort is Train. The nearest railway station to Vikatgad is Neral on central line of Mumbai. From Mumbai one can take local going towards Karjat and get down at Neral station. If you are coming from Pune side then catch local for Karjat station. From Mumbai and Pune train frequency to Karjat is less. Once you alight at station, walk 5 min and catch local taxis going towards Matheran, Peb fort stop is on the way. This stop is also known as Kadyavarcha Ganpati (share taxi may cost around 80-100 INR per person).

Matheran is 42 km from Mumbai and 80 km from Pune. While traveling from Mumbai via Mumbai-Pune old highway take left from Chowk stop towards Karjat. From Pune road is Pune- Kamshet- Khopoli- Karjat. In monsoon driving to Matheran is very scenic and beuatiful.

Peb fort is accessible by following ways.

Fanaswadi is the first base village to start the trek to Peb fort. I had done this trek before from this route. It was bit risky as the trail itself was too slippery and monsoon makes it more pathetic to climb.

Another route was via Matheran. This is more of toy train track route with panoramic view of surrounding mountain. One who wants to explore Kadyavarcha Ganpati, it is best route to reach.

My Trekking Experience

Coming to my corner of story this lockdown drained away my happiness for about 6 months. It was my first monsoon without trekking and the culprit was corona. One fine day I was just scrolling the news about travel in lockdown and one good news which come up. News was nonetheless than Matheran is now open for tourist. It was soothing news for me, I called up my partner and convinced her for trek. she got ready as she was eager like me and was waiting for opportunity. I started collecting more information about this place and coming Sunday we made plan to visit here as decided. It was all started on bike and it took almost two and half hours to reach the base point of trek. One has to take left 500 m before Neral towards Matheran, the road passes through ghat area and trail is curvy with steep ascending to drive. One has to be extra careful while driving along with curvy path, one mistake and you are down. If you are well experience driver with ghat side driving then only drive otherwise you have option to park your vehicle at the base and travel through local vehicle on sharing basis.

Matheran is a weekend gateway for people who stays close to Mumbai. While driving to Matheran alight at the stop of Kadyavarcha Ganpati on right side, park your vehicle properly and walk along with track route. There is no sufficient space for parking at this stop. People with four wheeler park vehicles at Matheran stop and then starts trek with another route. Monsoon here welcomes tourist with great view dipped in the fog. This is one of the easy route to trek. The drive through Matheran ghat is superb with water stream coming across the mountain. The walk through track is fascinating, the route is narrow with valley on right side. There are two waterfalls on route where one can get engaged in clicking photos. In monsoon toy train for Matheran remains close due to the risk of land slide.

One has to walk 4 km along with the track. The trek is easy but you need well endurance level. After walking for 1 hour there is marking of Peb fort and Kadyavarcha Ganpati with the small entrance gate on right side. Though the gate is in ruined condition, it is attractive. This terrain of Matheran has its own splendor. Shimmering waterfalls, green mountains, muddy trail and hide n seek clouds are the peculiarity of this place. There is number denoted as 55 at bottom of the track side where you have to take right towards your destination Kadyavarcha Ganpati and Peb fort . This is one of the easy route due to its flat walking.

One can take break and get engaged clicking panoramic view of Matheran. Treks continuous with little descending. Steep descending through shrubs will take you towards your destination. Be careful here while descending, the trail is narrow and bit risky too. Moving further there is diversion with narrow trail denoting left towards Ganesh Idol ( Kadyavarcha Ganpati ) and right for Peb fort . The distance towards Ganesh idol (Kadyavarcha Ganpati) is hardly 10 min walk. Statue of Lord Ganesh is carved on the edge of mountain along with small temple. One can spend few minutes here with Ganpati Bappa and then further short trek towards Peb fort. The route continues with narrow trail with shrubs on both side. Ascending through muddy trail will take you to the entrance of the fort. From Ganesh Idol the ideal distance towards summit point is one hour.

There are two gates on the entrance of the fort. This gates are ruined in past time, only some part has remain. Moving ahead one has to cross iron ladder path . Be careful while crossing ladder, one person at a time is thumb rule. There are water cisterns and ruins of the building on the fort. The top of the fort is narrow and small temple at summit which is built recently. Lord Datta’s Paduka idol is constructed at the center. There is lone bastion in the southern region of the fort. From top panoramic view of Matheran range looks so mesmerizing. Best of the view comes after hardest climb, this is so true. The trek is so easy and beginners are always welcome. At some part extra care needs to be taken with proper precaution.

Kadyavarcha Ganpati- Matheran

Best time to visit peb fort and kadyavarcha ganpati.

Any season is preferable to visit this charming place as this is a hill side terrain.

During monsoon the surrounding area of the fort is filled with lush greeneries along with glisten waterfalls. Routes are dipped in the fog. If one doesn’t mind to be wet throughout the day then monsoon is ideal season to be here. At some point route may be slippery, extra care needs to be taken while trekking in monsoon. If you are visiting here in this season then better to take toy train route due to better connectivity and less risk.

Winter here makes pleasant climate for trekking lovers. This is best time to visit for camping. As this is a hill station, temperature here ranges in between 15 to 20 degree. One can pitch own tent at summit point of Peb fort.

Summer is not convinced for trekkers due to its humid temperature. You can hardly see any tourist coming for trekking at Peb fort.

Other Attractions to Visit near Peb Fort

Kadyavarcha Ganpati - Lord Ganesh Idol carved on the edges of mountain and it is biggest Ganesh Idol in the world. If one is traveling Matheran through toy train then glimpse of Lord Ganesh can be seen on right side through train.

Louisa point - Louisa point offers a picturesque view of the historic Vishalgad and Prabalgad fort. Sunset and sunrise are astonishing from this point. The distance from Peb fort is hardly 5 km.

One tree hill point - This is another winsome point for trekking lover. The valley of Matheran is surrounded to this point. One can also reach here directly from base point.

Toy Train -Yes, toy train that connects Matheran from Neral. It covers total distance of 20 km from base to top. It offers panoramic views of Matheran mountain.

Stay and Food option

Being a fort area there is no hotels or resorts near to it. One can easily travel further 5 km and reach Matheran for stay. Hotels and resorts available in reasonable cost. There is some space at the summit point of Peb fort where one can pitch own tent and stay. Temple at summit can offer stay for 3 to 4 person.

One has to carry own food while trekking. Hotels are available at Matheran. There are variety of food dishes from North to South that offers delicious taste. If you are trekking from Fanaswadi village then request any villagers to cook some food. They may take some nominal charges for extra delicious food.

Things to Remember While Visiting Peb Fort and Kadyavarcha Ganpati

There are no stalls on route so better to carry your food and some extra water.
Be careful of snakes while trekking, I had seen it near to track.
Roads to Matheran is so dangerous to drive being curvy road.
There is no entry fees or any other charges for Kadyavarcha Ganpati by this route.
Leave early and finish both the trek.
Peb fort through Matheran is one of the easy option for trek.
Do not litter the area around fort.

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My Thrilling Trek To Peb Fort

Updated on: January 18, 2024

Pooja Akula

Pooja Akula is a Travel Writer and Influencer. She turns her travel experiences into articles and presents them to the world through several travel platforms. She is a hyperactive, fun-loving, vagabond girl who believes in living every moment to the fullest.

Like everybody else, I too eagerly wait for Sundays. Not for a calm, relaxing day but on the contrary, to have a day full of adventure. My Sundays are usually spent trekking and hiking. Maharashtra is beautiful and it gives travelers immense opportunities to explore the less explored. It also gave me a chance to trek to Peb Fort.

There are an endless number of destinations to choose from for every travel type. Right from rappelling, camping, and scuba diving to coastline destinations for some relaxation, the state has it all!

Every Sunday calls for an outing and this weekend was no different. I was pumped up for my trek to Peb Fort, a part of the Matheran Hill Range in the Raigad District of Maharashtra. The fort is also named ‘Vikatgad’ and is one of the most beautiful yet challenging treks of the region.

The hill stands at a height of 2100 feet and is a medium-level route. However, you do need high endurance. I had heard a lot about Peb Fort and was really looking forward to being there. Now finally, the time had come!

My journey started from Dadar station as it does for most of Mumbai residents. I had left home at 3 am with insufficient sleep to board a Karjat train scheduled at 5:06 am that would help me reach Neral, my destination at around 7:00 am.

These trains usually run late so it’s preferable to keep some buffer time. The two-hour journey was dull and boring. However, it started to become better towards the end when the train left the city behind entering hilly terrains and lush green fields. Suddenly my energy had risen up and sleep vanished.

On reaching Neral station, I had to board a private vehicle; tuk-tuk as they call it, to reach the start point of the trek. Peb Fort is a famous trek in Maharashtra so I had fellow trekkers for the same adventure.

Suresh, the local guide gave basic instructions and explained to us the importance of keeping our body hydrated throughout. He confirmed if each one of us was carrying a minimum of 2 liters of water and electrolyte or Glucon D. He also asked us if we had any medical conditions.

It all went smoothly and we began with our trek passing through steep slopes and tall bushes. We covered one-fourth of the journey without any rest. So far, the terrain was simple and easy to walk on. We could now see the base village from a certain height.

A few more steps led to a flat area of land where people were relaxing and took refreshment halt. Not being sure of how difficult or easy the route ahead would be, we continued to follow them. It was around 9 am and we could breathe some really fresh air.

Resuming our journey, we made our way to a dense forest full of rocks. After a point, the rocks became flat. But here, they were steep and had moss. The rain made it worse and crawling over the wet rocks became a task. Each step had to be taken carefully.

Fortunately, we were able to cross this path without anybody getting injured.

A few of us were ahead of the scattered group and reached a huge rock that had a rope with a loop on another end. Yes, we had to climb the rock using the rope. It seemed like a difficult climb and as one of us attempted but couldn’t succeed, we had no choice but to give up.

Soon after, Suresh reached there with a few other trekkers for our rescue. With his technique and guidance, we were able to pass the huge rock terrain. By now we had completed half the patch but our body demanded some rest.

We finally reached the hilltop covering some more distance. The view at the height of 2100 feet was mesmerizing. All we could see was fog. It was also very windy. The sight was totally worth the pain and difficulties we had undergone.

After spending some time there, we started descending taking the Matheran route. I thought the journey downhill would be easy. Little did I know, it was going to be tougher.

The soil had eroded, and the trails had become wet and slippery. It started to rain like cats and dogs. We reached a plateau region that was perfect for pictures with a 360-degree view of the Matheran Hill range. So we decided to spend some time there.

Next, we walked for hours on narrow trails, climbed loose metal ladders and came across a number of waterfalls and ridges. It was all very adventurous!

Within a couple of hours, we reached Matheran mini-train railway. It was a sigh of relief. Our legs had started to hurt. But it was just not the end yet! We had to walk for another 45 minutes to the main road. From there we could hire taxis that took us back to Neral railway station.

We started trek to Peb fort at 8 am and returned back at 5 pm. After feeding our tummies, we boarded our respective trains and left for home. I fear to recollect how crowded the trains were despite it being a Sunday!

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Adventure Geek invites you for trekking near Mumbai and Pune to Peb fort trek / Vikatgad Trek Peb Fort is also known as Vikatgad. Peb Fort is a small fort near the ranges of Matheran on the northeast side of Panvel at a distance of 3-4 km on the west side of Neral. It is also known as Vikatgad and has an elevation of 2100 feet. The forts and hills in and around Peb Fort are Nakhind, Chanderi, Mahasmal, and Prabalgad. This fort is visible from the edge of Panorama Point at Matheran or from Matheran Toy Train after you cross the One Kiss Tunnel. Check out our other Trekking Event

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Vikatgad (Peb Fort) Trek Itinerary Time table is as follows:-

Karjat Fast local CST :06.10 am Byculla:06.18 am Dadar: 06.24 am Kurla: 06.31 am Ghatkopar: 06.35 am Thane: 06.49 am Dombivali: 07.02 am Kalyan: 07.13 am Neral: 7:49 am

08.00 AM: Reach Neral Station and have breakfast
08.30 AM: Catch Private Cab to Dasturi Naka/134 Route
09:00 AM: Reach Matheran Parking/134 Route Track
09:10 AM: Introduction and briefing before we start our trek
11:30 AM: Reach the summit and Explore
12:00 PM Start Return journey by same route
02:30 PM: Reach the starting point and proceed for Neral
03:00 PM Reach Neral

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1. What is the Grade Level of Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort? Grade level is easy for Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek First timers, Beginners, Amateurs can do the trek

2. How to reach Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek from Mumbai? The distance from Mumbai to Matheran is 80 kilometers. It will take two hours drive from Mumbai.

3. Can we drive till Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek location, Matheran? Yes, we will provide you Location till the base village. You can meet our Leader at Base Village.

4. The number of days required for this hike? Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek, Karjat. is one day trek

5. Is there food available on Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek ? No, there is no Food options available at the base village. Please carry packed lunch for this trek.

6. How much time is required to climb Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek Karjat? Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek requires two hour 30 min to climb, it is a small trek.

7. Where can we park our cars? Yes at Base Village but at your own risk.

8. Do Single travelers female sign up for these events? We have 60 - 40 % or more Male - Female ratios on our events.

9. Are kids allowed on Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek ? No Kids below 15 years are not allowed on Peb Fort / Vikatgad Fort Trek .

10. Phone connectivity? Good phone connectivity is available for most cellular services.

11. Is cash payment or spot payment accepted? Cash payment is not accepted Registration against 100% upfront payment only via Paytm / UPI / NEFT / IMPS / Payment Gateway / Gpay / Phonepay. On the spot payment, they are not accepted. We need to book in advance bus/jeep and make other arrangements upfront payment is a must.

12. Can we smoke or drink alcohol? NO. People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis.

What is included in the tour

Travel from Matheran by Private Cab to the site.
Breakfast & Tea,Packed Lunch and Evening Tea
Guide Charges.
Entry Charges.
Expertise Charges.
First Aid Charges.

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Anything not mentioned above.|
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The trek to Peb Fort, also known as Vikatgad, offers a thrilling adventure amidst the picturesque landscape of the Sahyadri mountain range. As you walk along the railway tracks, accompanied by beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking scenery, you'll feel like you're living in a dream. The fort derives its name from the Goddess Pebi, located at the base of the fort. Historical records suggest that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort for grain storage. One of the caves on the fort is currently occupied by disciples of Swami Samarth, a great saint, who have made significant contributions to the fort's development over the past decade. They have diligently maintained the cleanliness and dignity of the fort. There are meditation caverns on the fort, which are located underground and in good condition. These caverns require crawling to enter, and only one person can enter at a time. During the monsoon, two of these caverns filled with water, adding to the mystique of the fort. To reach the top of the fort, one needs to climb the fort's wall, and from there, you can witness the breathtaking view of the ridge connecting the mountains of Matheran and Peb. It truly feels like standing on top of the world. On the other side of the fort, you'll find a temple dedicated to a deity and a large cistern. The disciples are in the process of constructing a new temple here. It's a great place to rest and spend some time. The highlight of the trek is the beautiful waterfall on the way to the fort. In the monsoon, the surrounding scenery becomes even more marvelous, and you can enjoy the view from the cave. From the fort, you can also see the magnificent pinnacles of Navara-Navari, Bhatoba, and Irshaal, as well as the forts of Chanderi, Prabalgad, Malanggad, and Nakhind. The trek to Peb Fort is enjoyable in all seasons, offering a delightful experience for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Things To Carry

2 liters water
Trekking Shoes
Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & amp; biscuits
Extra pair of clothes
Clean napkin or towel
Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater (Avoid umbrella)
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)
Camera (optional)
Please carry personal medicines if any
Hand Sanitizer

Rules And Regulations

No refund will be provided in case of cancellations one day prior to the trek
20 percent refund will be provided if cancelled two days before that.
The event may get cancelled or changed depending on natural calamities and amount will be refunded only for cancellations of events.
No refund will be given due to sudden closure of the destinations and natural calamities after reaching the venue.
We have planned events and any mishap or calamity on the behalf of participant wont be considered
Please keep a buffer time of around 2 hours in the schedule.

What is included in the tour

Breakfast and tea
First Aid and Expertise
Travel in a fully sanitized bus from Pune to Neral
Taxi charges from Neral to trek point and back

What is NOT included in the tour

Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks were ordered.
Any kind of personal expenses.
Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost included above.
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6:00 am: Pick-up from IMDR GATE , FC ROAD , PUNE
6:30 am Pick-up from Xion Mall, Hinjewadi, Pune.
9:00 am: Reach the base and board the taxis to reach the start of the trek.
12:00 pm: Reach the top of the fort, enjoy, and explore.
2.00 pm: Explore and enjoy the magical views from the top of the fort
3:00 pm: Start the descent to the fort and reach the taxi point.
4.00 pm: Reach Neral and have lunch and depart to Pune
9.00 pm: Reach Pune we will take a lunch halt on the way if it gets late reaching back

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Date : 13th August, 2023 Grade : Moderate Cost : ₹ 600 Highest Altitude : 2625 Feet (800m)

Major Attraction : 360 View and Temple at Top, Caves, Descend through Ladder, Walk on Forest covered Toy Train Rail Track and View of Kadyavarcha Ganpati

Meeting Point : Neral Railway Station Ticket Window (Just outide Platform Number 2) at 07:27 am (After reaching meeting point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)

. Key Info :

Trek Duration : 4 Hours ascend, 1 hour descend, 1.5 hours walk

Water Sources : Near Caves

Washroom Facilities : Dasturi Taxi Stand (at the end of the Trek)

Technical Climb : No

Base Village : Anandwadi/Fanaswadi

Nearby City : Neral

Mode of Transport : Auto from Neral to Base Village, Taxi from Dasturi to Neral

Vehicle Travel Distance : Neral to Base Village : 4kms, Dasturi to Neral : 12kms

Vehicle Travel Duration : Neral to Base Village : 15 mins, Dasturi to Neral : 30 mins

Batch Size : Minimum 8, Maximum 30 Participants

Tentative Schedule : Board CSMT-Karjat Fast Local and Get down at Neral (If you miss the train, you miss the event) 05:46 am : CSMT 05:59 am : Dadar 06:10 am : Ghatkopar 06:25 am : Thane 06:41 am : Dombivali 06:50 am : Kalyan 07:27 am : Neral 07:30 am : Have Breakfast 08:15 am: Move towards Base Village 09:00 am : Reach Base Village and Start Trek after short briefing and Introduction 12:30 pm : Reach near Caves and Have Lunch 02:00 pm : Reach Top 05:00 pm : Reach Dasturi and Take Taxi to reach Neral 05:30 pm : Reach Neral and Board 5:49 pm Karjat-CSMT Fast Local 07:28 pm: Reach CSMT

Cost Inclusions :

Travel from Neral to Base VIllage and Dasturi to Neral by Shared Auto/Taxil

First Aid, Guide and Expertise Charges Only

Things to Carry :

Packed Lunch or Snacks for Lunch

2 Litre of Water

Trekking Shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR Shoes are recomended, Avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other Sports Shoes for Treks in Maharashtra)

Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder

Medicine as necessary to you

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Peb Fort Trek – Trekking along the railway tracks(INR 400)

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Peb Fort Trek (Vikatgad) 2023 – Complete Travel Guide

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Deep Ravines And Cliffs: Night Trek To Vikatgad aka Peb Fort

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