Prominently known as one of the most thrilling forts to climb, Kalavantin Durg takes you through deep forests leading to the pinnacle top. Standing on Prabalmachi adjacent to the mighty Prabalgad, Kalavantin Durg is indeed a fort that offers spectacular views and that exact feeling of being on the top.
Kalavantin Durg is situated just opposite the Prabalgad Fort between Matheran and Panvel, Maharashtra. It is approx. 2300 ft. from sea level. It is a high rising pinnacle known for its steep slopes and rock-cut stairs that gives a zest for adventure to all the trekkers.
23:30
Please reach your pickup point and meet with SG-Trekkers representatives to mark your attendance.
23:59
We will travel by private bus to the base village or the starting point of the trek.
02:45
We arrive at the base of the Kalavantin Durg. Our field experts will provide pre-trek information and instructions to all participants.
03:00 – 05:30
Now we start the trek to the Kalavantin Durg. We need to ascend approximately 1,420 ft. It takes about two and a half hours to reach the top from the base.
It takes about two and a half hours to reach the summit from the base.
Trek is divided into two patches, first is uphill terrain to Prabalmachi where the trek route is divided into Kalavantin Durg and Prabalgad. The second patch for the Kalavantin hike is vertiginous, as the rock-cut steps are very steep and the only way to climb the Kalavantin Pinnacle.
There are no railings or support while ascending or descending the Kalavantin Durg and thus making it the hardest part of the trek.
05:30 – 06:30
To the east, the sun will rise behind the mountains, then we will enjoy the view from the top of Kalavantin Durg.
07:30 – 09:00
Now we start descending to Prabalmachi village via the same route.
09:00 – 11:00
Reach Prabalmachi village & Refresh yourself. (Toilets are available there.)
Let’s have a meal together. Served hot and tasty vegetarian food.
11:00 – 12:30
Now we begin to descend; It takes about one and half hours to reach the base.
12:30 – 16:00
Reach base. Start the journey back to Pune with pleasant memories and non-biodegradable garbage.
16:00
Reach Pune, and it’s time to say goodbye to your travel companion. Let’s keep in touch via phone / social media and meet again on another memorable trip.
SEE YOU SOON! 😀
Day 1: Highlights
• Altitude Gain / Loss (ft.): ⇑ 1,350 ft.; ⇓ 1,350 ft.
• Walk (approx.): 6 hrs., 8 km.
• Accommodation: N/A
• Meals: Lunch, Evening Tea
Deccan > Aundh > Wakad Bridge > Lonavala > Thakurwadi (Base)
23:30 – Deccan
23:45 – Aundh
23:59 – Wakad
ट्रेक एकदम चांगला झाला. वेळेचं अगदी काटेकोरपणे नियोजन पार पडलं. भर उन्हात पटापट खाली उतरलो व रात्री चढलो, ह्यामुळे दमछाक बिलकुल झाली नाही. जेवणं साधं आणि उत्कृष्ट होतं. येताना फक्त bus मध्ये bluetooth वर जोरात गाणी नाही लावता आली. 😄 Next time.
Thank you, Vishal for your excellent trek arrangement and planning. I enjoyed it a lot…
Thanks, Prathamesh for the tail ending. Both of you had taken good care of us. Will see u soon.
Vishal, Prathamesh… Thanks for another memorable trek.
Unbelievable 😊
Thank you Vishal Kakade, Prathamesh & SG-Trekkers for such a wonderful trek!!! 😍
Thanks, Vishal & Prathmesh… Indeed it was a memorable trip 👏🏻👏🏻
Love to be a part of some more treks 👍🏼👍🏼