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Kalavantin Durg Night Trek

Kalavantin Durg Night Trek

Price

799

Duration

Trip Type

Date

Max People

25

Meeting Point

Overview

Kalavantin Fort built at the peak of a rocky plateau is situated between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra, at a height of 2,300 feet in the Western Ghats. The fort top commands an excellent view of the surroundings with Prabal in the front. Kalavantin Fort is an adjoining hill (pinnacle) to Prabalgad.

Major Attractions :

  • Steep mountain with rock-cut steps
  • Thrilling rock patch to reach the peak
  • Mesmerizing landscapes

Included/Excluded

  • Panvel to Panvel Transport
  • Breakfast & Tea
  • Bonfire(if available)
  • Entry Fees
  • Wash Rooms & Changing rooms facilities
  • Expertise and Guide charges
  • First Aid Certified Trek Leads
  • Anything other than the above-mentioned things
  • Any Personal Expenses

Tour Plan

Day 0

For Participants coming from Thane

11:32 pm Thane (Panvel Local)
11:40 pm Airoli
11:53 am Turbhe
12:01 am Nerul
12:24 am Panvel

For Participants coming from Western Line, Kurla and CSMT

11:14 pm CSMT
11:32 pm Vadala Road
11:43 pm Kurla
12:03 am Vashi
12:12 am Nerul
12:34 am Panvel

Day 1

  • 12:40 am – Report at Panvel Railway Station and meet the team
  • 12:50 am – Move towards Thakurwadi (Base Village) in our transfer vehicle
  • 02:00 am – Start trek towards the Prabalmachi base village after a brief introduction session
  • 03:30 am – Reach Prabalmachi, you can either take a nap or have some fun around the bonfire
  • 04:30 am – Freshen up and start our ascend to Kalavantin Peak
  • 06:00 am – Reach Kalavantin, bask in the amazing landscape, take photos
  • 07:00 am – Start descending towards prabalmachi
  • 08:30 am – Reach Prabalmachi and have breakfast
  • 09:30 am – Start descending towards Thakurwadi (After a mandatory group pic!!!)
  • 11:00 am Reach Thakurwadi, say your goodbyes with a promise to meet again, leave for Panvel in our transfer vehicle. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning.

Calendar & Prices

Things to Carry

  • Identity Proof (Mandatory)
  • Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
  • Torch with extra batteries
  • Face Mask & Sanitizer
  • Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
  • Cap, Camera
  • Good Trekking shoes
  • Jacket / Wind cheater as it would be cold
  • Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
  • Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

FAQs

How will you contact me once I register?
One day prior to event, we will send you an "event headsup" email with further details, instructions, event coordinator contact details, etc. Along with these, it will also consist of event specific Whatsapp group invite link. Kindly click on the link & join this group for further coordination. (Note: Keep an eye at your spam folder too)

What is the difficulty level of this trek?
This trek is of moderate difficulty with around 5 hours of hiking.

Will I be able to do this trek? I have not trekked before.
We encourage you to come and experience the trek with us. Trekking is not about speed and our representatives will be there to encourage you to complete the trek. That said, it is an moderate level trek and basic stamina and fitness level is required to complete this trek

What is the age limit for this trek?
The age limit for the trek is 18 years with no upper limit. Participants below the age of 18yrs need to be accompanied by a guardian

Can I come alone?
Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?
It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our event have 60% female participation.

Can I Bring my Car?
Yes, you can bring your car

Are washrooms available during the trek?
You will not get washrooms during the trek. Washrooms are available at the base village.

Can we smoke or drink alcohol?
Smoking or drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Would I get cellular connectivity?
You will get limited connectivity during the trek.

What type of food will I get?
We will be having breakfast (Veg/Jain) at a local restaurant.

Will I get water during the trek?
You won’t get water during the trek, you need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you

What if I have a medical emergency?
We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What kind of clothing we need to wear?
We recommend you wear full sleeve t-shirt and full pants. Also carry a Raincoat/ wind cheater for the rains. Umbrellas are a strict NO.

Do I need special shoes?
We recommend trekking shoes or good quality sports shoes with firm sole

Payment

Payment Options:

  • UPI - wsouls@ybl
  • NEFT - A/C No.: 046110100000183 || IFSC: NKGS0000046 || A/c Name: Wandering Souls || Type: Current || Branch: NKGSB NERUL, NEW BOMBAY
  • Online through payment gateway - Click Book Now (3.5% transaction charges)

Disclaimer

  • Basic Washroom facility available at the village, it is trekking activity and not a leisure trip so one needs to prepare themselves accordingly
  • Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
  • Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery
  • A planned activity or programs may be cancelled or revised depending on the weather or any other unavoidable circumstances
  • We require atleast 06 participants to conduct the event. In an unlikely case where we don’t get the requisite number of participants, you have an option for FULL Refund or shifting to any other event.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 2 days before the event
  • No refund would be granted if cancelled within 2 days of the event.
  • No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized

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