One Day
6 - 25
Difficulty - Medium
1st Aug

Manikgad is located in Raigad district of Maharashtra. It was built to oversee the trade route from Maval (Pune) to coastal ports. The fort is in complete ruins. A big rock-cut cistern on the fort is called the “Darya take” . One can also find a small Shiva Linga and few small rock-cut cisterns. The Ganesh Darwaza is the only standing structure on the fort.

The fort presents a very commanding view of the valley surrounding it, with Karnala pinnacle and Prabalgad fort visible prominently. Though and easy trail the hike requires a high level of endurance as the route is long.

Height : 1663ft

Major Attractions :

Trek through a dense jungle
Fascinating views of the surrounding peaks
Mesmerizing landscapes

Pickup Points

Borivali, Andheri, Sion, Chembur, Vashi & Kalamboli

Reporting Time

05:00 am

Base Village

Vadgaon

Itinerary

Day 1

05:00 hrs – Report at SGNP Borivali
05:15 hrs – Leave for Base village
05:30 hrs – Pick up from Andheri
06:00 hrs – Pick up from Sion
06:10 hrs – Pick up from Chembur
06:30 hrs – Pick up from Vashi Highway
06:50 hrs – Pick up from Kalamboli McDonalds
08:00 hrs: Reach Vadgaon(Base Village). Start trek towards the peak after a brief introduction session
11:30 hrs: Reach Manikgad, bask in the majestic view from the top, explore the fort, take selfies with an amazing background
12:30 hrs: Start the descend towards base village
15:30 hrs: Reach Vadgaon and have lunch.
16:30 hrs: Start the return journey, say your goodbyes with a promise to meet again, leave for Mumbai in our Bus. This brings us to the end of our trip, Or rather just the beginning of your adventures with Wandering Souls

Price Includes

Transport in a Private Bus from Mumbai
Breakfast & Lunch
Entry Fees if any
Expertise and Guide charges
Wash Room facility
First Aid Certified Trek Leads

Price Excludes

Anything other than the above-mentioned things
Any Private Expenses

Things to Carry

Identity Proof (Mandatory)
Bottle of Water (at least 2 litres)
Ready to eat food like plum cakes, dry fruits etc.
Face Mask & Sanitizer
Cap, Camera
Good Trekking shoes
Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater please avoid umbrellas
Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
Put essentials like money, spare clothes in a polythene bag inside the bag
Haversack to put all the things in, please do not carry sling bags or jholas

Photos

FAQs

What are the pick up locations?

05:30 hrs: Board the Bus from Andheri
06:00 hrs: Pick up from Dadar T.T
06:20 hrs: Pick up from K-Star Mall, Chembur
06:45 hrs: Pick up from Vashi Highway
07:15 hrs: Pick up from Kalamboli

How will you contact me once I register?

We will be mailing you the details about the trek a day or two before the trek. We will also create a WhatsApp group a day before the trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

This trek is of moderate difficulty with around 3 hours of hike each side.

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

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 & Lunch 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

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

COVID Safety Guidelines

Each member of the group (participants/trek leads) will need to wear protective masks while interacting with others.

It should be ascertained from the participants that they are not residing / have not travelled in a containment zone and have not come in contact with any person who was tested Covid positive in last 14 days.

The accommodation will be thoroughly sanitised

Follow safe health practices in case you want to cough, sneeze in public space or during activity.

Trek Lead would be carrying sanitizer, spare masks, few pairs of disposable gloves (in sufficient quantity) as a Covid Protection Kit.

It is mandatory that a participant informs the organisers if he tests positive for Covid within 14 days of returning from adventure activity. It will help the organisers to inform and alert all other persons in the group and concerned health authorities of Government, so that they can follow the medical/government norms in this regard. Here it is absolutely essential that the participant observes transparency and informs the organisers/group leaders about his Covid test results. Organisers should actively pursue this matter with participants as this is a mutual responsibility.

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