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Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort (1500ft.) is situated to the east of Karjat in the Indian State of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.
There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top.
ABOUT FORT
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Height of Fort |
472 m. |
Base Village |
Peth |
Region & District |
Karjat, Raigad |
Route from Pune |
Pune-Lonavala - Karjat - Peth - Kothaligad |
Distance from Pune |
132 Km |
Route from Mumbai |
Mumbai-Panvel - Karjat - Kothaligad |
Distance From Mumbai |
100 kms approx. |
Key Features of the Trek |
Aambivali Caves |
SCHEDULE OF THE TREK
Meeting Time and Place Fergusson College Main Gate at 6:00 am.
Itinerary
Day 1:
> Departure from FC collage main gate at 6.15 am.
> Fresh up, breakfast and get ready for trek, start trekking towards Kothaligad fort.
> Reach top., Have packed lunch, proceed for sight seeing.
> Start descending, back to base village.
> Evening tea and then proceed to visit Aambivali caves.
> Start from Aambivali at 6pm.
> Back to Pune by 9.30pm.
What to bring
1. Luggage packed in big good trekking sack, all luggage packed in plastic bag.
2. Complete spare set of clothes & socks
3. Water bottle (atleast 1.5 ltr) compulsory
4. Electral/ Glucon-d energizers and personal medication
5. A sweater/warmwear/rainwear (as per the season)
6. Good trekking shoes (sandles, chappals, floaters not permitted)
7. A sleeping bag / Thermocol mat and shawl / normal satranji and shawl: (only for overnight treks)
8. Torch with Extra pair of Batteries
9. Camera, Binocular (Optional)