top 6 matheran places to visit at once

Hey Visitors, Today’s blog is exclusively for trek lovers. I told you in the previous blog that I will bring you a blog that will have all the Matheran places to visit, so today I have brought some trekking points for you which is in Matheran and these points are the best trekking places in Maharastra. These points also near Mumbai trekkers and Pune trekkers. There is some trekking in Matheran. But before that, I will tell you something about trekking.

When the rainy season begins, many people start wandering and the green hill marks the nomadic congregations. Then the trekking plan begins but there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to trekking. That is as follows

• If you are going trekking, do body stretching and other leg exercises every day. Also, set aside at least 30 minutes a day for walking.
• Cut your toenails properly before going on the trek. Extended nail and shoe friction can cause a lot of pain in the fingers.
• The most important thing during the trek is to take care of the feet. So wear trekking or sport shoes for better grip.
• If you don’t know the whole way to the trek, it is always better for a local person along. Don’t dare to look or find a path yourself.
• Avoid difficult paths as a thrill while looking easy in front.
• Many people have a habit of bending down in the valley when they reach a cliff. However, accidents can occur due to the unpredictability of mountain height, fog, slippery ground, and strong winds.

This is all about instruction and that’s what you need to follow and now we are starting our trek points.

 Vikatgad Fort or Peb Fort

Vikatgad Fort or Peb Fort is situated to the northeast of Panvel, on the Mumbai-Pune route, at a distance of 4 kilometers from Neral village. Peb’s fort is also known as Vikatgad. The fort is named Peb because of the goddess Pebi at the base of the fort. This fort is near a place of beautiful cool air like Matheran, but away from the crowds of People, the fort of Peb is an ideal place for a day trek. The fort is unique in many ways such as the time taken to climb the fort, the way to climb, the structure of the cave above, the scenic view in front of the cave. There are three places to reach the fort from Neral, Matheran, and Panvel.

Best time to Visit: June to January

Difficulty: Medium

Height: 2100 ft.

Food Facility: Meals should be arranged by you.

Drinking-Water: 

1. The water in the water tank near the ladder near the big cave is situated for drinking.
2. There is a cool water tank next to the Mahadev temple.

Accommodation: There is a cave in the fort where 50 people can stay.

How to reach:

By Flight: to reach here nearest airport is Mumbai which is 60 km.

By Train: Get off at Neral station on the Central Railway to reach Peb. After landing at Neral station, you can see Matheran in front and Peb’s fort next to it. When you come out of the station, do not go towards Matheran and go on the right side (towards Mumbai). On the way to the hill, we reach Katkarwadi in 15 minutes. Leave the main road here and walk towards the electric tower in front. When you come to a tower with a big cement foundation, you go a little further and there is a waterfall. 3 paths go from here which are 1) The path adjacent to the waterfall 2) The main path passing through 3) The path adjoining the towers.

By Road:

Mumbai to Neral is 81 km and Pune to Neral is 112 km. you can go by bus or any private vehicle.

Kalavantin Durg

Kalavantin Durg is situated in the Sahyadri range, Raigad region of Maharastra. There is Prabalgad fort near Kalavantin Durg and this destination is also famous for trekking. It is profoundly uncovered, with no railings which makes this a truly exciting encounter and isn’t suggested for beginners. Contiguous Kalavantin Durg is Prabalgad. In case you are an accomplished explorer, you can finish both of the climbs in a single day. The most exciting portion of this trek is the notable stone-cut flight of stairs which has steps that are so large you can’t climb them without utilizing your hands. On one side there is a mountain and on the opposite side, there is a profound valley. Since there are no ropes or railing for wellbeing here, any missteps here can result in amazingly destructive to lethal outcomes.

Best time to visit: November to March

Difficulty: Hard

Height: 2250 ft.

Food Facility: Meals should be arranged by you and there are small hotels where you can eat breakfast or meals.

Drinking-Water: There are many stalls, the in-between paths you can purchase it. You can refill your water bottle from any hotel.

Accommodation: There are small rooms available at Prabalmachi where you can book your room but if you are like to take a thrilling experience then you can camp at Prabalmachi. There is a small plateau where you can camp but it is too crowded on weekends.

How to reach:

By Road and Bus:

• There are no vehicles ply up to Kalavantin Durg so the best way to arrive at the kalavantin Durg by trekking. The base point for Kalavantin Durg’s journey is Thakurwadi which is situated around 25 km from Panvel. So the most ideal approach to reach Kalavantin Durg is by street from Panvel. The drive from Mumbai or drive from Pune is quite beautiful and absolutely worth an end-of-the-week escape.
• There are also state transport buses reach near Shedung Phata and the take rickshaw to reach Thakurwadi.

By Train:

You can go by train from Mumbai or Pune to Panvel and then hire a vehicle like a rickshaw or a cab. Various trains employ among Mumbai and Panvel or Pune and Panvel.

By Flight:

Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj air terminal is the nearest air terminal to Kalavantin Durg. You can book a cab from Mumbai to reach Thakurwadi and afterward trip to Kalavantin Durg. When you reach Thakurwadi then you will reach by trekking.

Prabalgad Fort

in Matheran places to visit one of the main places is Prabalgad fort. Prabalgad Fort is also known as Muranjan Fort and this fort is visible from the Mumbai-Pune highway. The fort is bounded on the east by Ulhas River, on the west by Gadi River, on the south by Patalganga River, Manikgad, and on the southwest by Karnala fort, and by the nearby Irshalgad fort. The difficulty level of this fort is hard therefore only experienced trekkers should climb this fort. This fort in North Konkan is supposed to keep an eye on the ancient ports of Panvel and Kalyan. The study of caves on the fort can be traced back to Buddhist times.

The head of Prabalgad is a large plateau. All plateaus are covered by forests. There is a Ganesh temple on the fort and there are also three water tanks. There are remains of three or four buildings on the fort. Due to the dense caraway forest, the fort path is not visible. However, the various points of the Matheran look very beautiful from the fort. The fort is now a tourist destination and many people from our country and abroad come to see the historical heritage of Maharastra. There is a Dhaba on the first stage of climbing the fort and it has good facilities for food and accommodation, so the number of tourism lovers is increasing.

Best time to visit: July to February

Difficulty: Hard

Height: 2300 ft.

Food Facility: You will have to arrange the meal yourself.

Drinking-Water: There are multiple water tanks on Prabalgad even then you should carry water with you.

Accommodation: There are no facilities to stay at the fort. In Shendung Village, you can sleep near the school and here 25-30 people can sleep.

How to reach:

By Road and Bus:

• There are no vehicles ply up to Prabalgad Fort so the best way to arrive at the Prabalgad by trekking. The base point for the Prabalgad journey is Thakurwadi which is situated around 25 km from Panvel. So the most ideal approach to reach Prabalgad is by street from Panvel. The drive from Mumbai or drive from Pune is quite beautiful and absolutely worth an end-of-the-week escape.
• There are also state transport buses reach near Shedung Phata and the take rickshaw to reach Thakurwadi.

By Train:

You can go by train from Mumbai or Pune to Panvel and then hire a vehicle like a rickshaw or a cab. Various trains employ among Mumbai and Panvel or Pune and Panvel.

 By Flight:

Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj air terminal is the nearest air terminal to Prabalgad. You can book a cab from Mumbai to reach Thakurwadi and afterward trip to Prabalgad. When you reach Thakurwadi then you will reach by trekking.

best places in Matheran to visit in winter

Chanderi Fort

You can see many forts on the border of Thane and Raigad. Chanderi Fort is also one of the best Matheran places to visit These all forts are in the Sahyadri mountain range. The Chanderi Fort near Badlapur in the same mountain range attracts everyone’s attention. Chanderi fort is located in the Matheran district in Maharastra state. This fort is very difficult, is lofty and the sky-scraping cone attracts attention. In the front of Chincholi Village, there are two high mountain peaks. One of them is Mhasmal, while the other is Chanderi Fort. Here are some earthen steps to go up. After an hour of climbing, we reach a summit. From here, a path leads to the cave at the head of the valley on both sides.

There is a small Shivling in the cave. There is a water tank near the cave. The water in it is drinkable. The remaining ramparts in a dilapidated state can be seen near the cave on the fort. In May 1656, Shivaji Maharaj took the entire route up to Kalyan Bhiwandi-Raya. At that time, the fort came under the control of the Marathas with little expansion, low water storage, lack of construction, limited accommodation for the people, and a very difficult path, after seeing these all things it looks like a military outpost, not a fort. Many trekkers come here for trekking.

Best time to visit: June to February

Difficulty: Hard

Height: 2330 ft.

Food Facility: You will have to arrange the meal yourself.

Drinking-Water: There is a water tank on the fort even then you can carry water with you.

Accommodation: There is a cave, where you can stay in that cave and the cave can accommodate 8 to 10 persons.

How to reach:

By Road and Bus:

• If you have your own vehicle then go from Mumbai-Pune highway to Karjat and then afterward karjat turns left from Kasgaon village and from there you will reach Chanderi Fort.
• There is State Transport available to Karjat then you can go by any local Transport.

By Train:

You can go by train from Mumbai or Pune to Panvel or Karjat and then hire a vehicle like a rickshaw or a cab. Various trains employ among Mumbai and Panvel or Pune and Karjat.

By Flight:

Mumbai is the nearest Airport to reach Chanderi fort, which is 71 km far and from the airport, you can get a cab or you can reach it by railway.

Sondai Fort

Karjat on the Mumbai-Pune route is a favorite village of many trekkers. If you are planning to travel to Matheran places to visit you should visit sondai fort. Many people started their wanderings by wandering around the forts of Rajmachi, Peth, Songir, Peb, Bhivgad, Dhak, and Bhimashankar around this village. There is a small unfamiliar fort called “Sondai” near this Karjat.  If we see this fort then we realize this fort must have been used for surveillance. This fort is situated near the hills of Matheran, this fort does not have many remains but nature is graceful and thrilling due to the 15 feet steps on the fort. There is an idol of Goddess Sondai and another deity under the tree at the top of the fort. Matheran mountain, Irshalgad, Morbe and Wawarle Dam, Karjat-Chowk Road, Karjat City, and the surrounding area can see from the top.

Best time to Visit: In Monsoon and winter

Difficulty: Easy

Height: 1200 ft.

Food Facility: There is no dining facility at the fort, but you can get meals in Karjat village.

Drinking-Water:  The fort has drinking water facilities even then you should carry water with you.

Accommodation: There is no facility to stay at the fort, but there are facilities to stay at schools in Wawarle Thakarwadi and Sondewadi.

How to Reach:

By Road and Bus:

• If you are coming from your vehicle then you can come from Karjat and then you will reach Sondewadi from Borgaon fork.
• Six-seater rickshaw running on Karjat-Chowk route, ST should get off at Borgaon fork at 6 km. from here walk along the road leading to the reservoir of Morbe dam up to 3 km up to Sondewadi.

By Train:

Get off at Karjat railway station and held east towards Kalyan. From here you can reach Sindewadi by rickshaw at a distance of 9 km and the Cost is Rs 200 /- to reach Sondewadi by rickshaw.

By Flight:

Mumbai is the nearest Airport to reach Sondai fort and from the airport, you can get a cab or you can reach it by railway.

Irshalgad

Irshalgad fort, which is close to Panvel, can be a great option for visiting in the rainy season. irshal gad is one of the best Matheran places to visit This fort is very old. Irshalgad fort is situated near Nanivali Village in Khalpur Taluka of Raigad district. Sitting on the perimeter of the fort, one can see the city of Panvel on the west and the endless Sahyadri range on the east. Irshalgad is about 18 kilometers east of Panvel city. On this fort, except for four man-made water tanks, there are not many remnants of the forts. In the middle of the fort, there is a wadi called Irshalwadi. With the increase in the number of tourists and trekkers in the last few years, meals and tea are now being provided.

Best time to Visit: July to December

Difficulty: Medium

Height: 3700 ft.

Food Facility: Food facility is available in Irshalwadi Village or you can bring a tiffin with you.

Drinking-Water: There are multiple water tanks on Irshalghad even then you should carry water with you.

Accommodation: Because of the small area camping is not possible on top and therefore the best place to stay is at Irshalwadi Village.

How to reach:

By Road:

• If you have your own vehicle or you are coming from Cab then there is a 107 km distance from Pune and a 48 km distance from Mumbai to reach Irshalgad. You can reach in 1 hrs from Mumbai and 2 hrs from Pune.
• There are also state transport buses available to reach near Irshalgad.

By Train:

• If you are coming from Mumbai then Panvel is the nearest railway station then pick any bus which goes towards Karjat and gets down at Chowk station. You can get any local transport from chowk station to Irshalwadi Village.
• If you are coming from Pune then Karjat is the nearest railway station then pick any bus which goes towards Panvel and gets down at Chowk station. You can get any local transport from chowk station to Irshalwadi Village.

By Flight:

Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj air terminal is the nearest air terminal to reach Irshalgad.

Here are the top 6 Matheran places to visit for trekking and fun these are the most amazing places in Matheran you should visit them once.

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