Peth Fort or Karnala Fort - This Sunday.

shahronakm · Jul 3rd, 2006, 14:37

I want to do a trek this Sunday 1 Day only, along with my wife & cousins. I am confused between Peth Fort (Kotligad) & Karnala Fort. Require help from you Imers on the following points:-

1] Which fort is better in terms of Scenic beauty, no. of water falls on the way, difficulty wise.
2] Is it better to take a service of Guide for the same ? Will they be available on the spot, or will have to confirm in advance ?
3] Any idea on time taken for the trek ?
4] Any other info. you would like to give.

We plan to leave early Sunday Morning & come back by 10 in the night.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Ronak.

smande · Jul 3rd, 2006, 15:49

Hi !
Karnala Fort is definitely better. It will take u max 90 mins to drive down. There r plenty of waterfalls and wildlife to see as u climb up. It is at least 3-4 hours climb. You might need a guide which u can get near the foothills. If u r starting from Bombay by 6am u can complete the trek and be back by night.
Need any other details feel free to post again.
Bye.

shahronakm · Jul 3rd, 2006, 16:09

smande, Thanks for your reply. I will be using public transport. So please guide on how to reach using public transport (Train from VT / CST). Also specify if 3 - 4 hrs is for one way. Is it easy to get guides near the foothills & what approx. charge they take ? Is it safe to go with families ? Any other details which would be useful for us.

Ronak

shahronakm · Jul 4th, 2006, 13:30

Is trekking to Karnala fort during Monsoons risky ?
i.e. are there chances of slipping.
Then I will consider Peth Fort. Will it be full of trekkers on Sunday ? I hate too much of crowd.

Please give your feedback.

Ronak.

navinkurian2002 · Jul 4th, 2006, 13:56

There will be a lot of trekkers at peth as its really the best time to visit. But you can reach the plateau before peth and have a nice quite picnic as all the trekkers go to the top.

shahronakm · Jul 4th, 2006, 16:02

Thanks Navin for the reply & the link.
Would it be better to use services of a guide ?
Where to contact for the guide ?
I have read somowhere that There is one hotel named Hotel Kotligad who arrange for guides ? Any idea about cost for the same ? Would really appreciate if your could answer the same.

Ronak.

navinkurian2002 · Jul 4th, 2006, 16:26

Well you have to get down at karjat then take a rickshaw to kotilgad no hotels there . The route is a straight road up and down so no way to get lost .

shahronakm · Jul 4th, 2006, 16:38

Thanks for the reply.

shahronakm · Aug 3rd, 2006, 20:37

We finally decided on Peth fort & it was a nice experience. Detailed account & photos can be viewd at
Trek to Peth Fort (Kotaligad)

Ronak.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 14:37	#1
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	Peth Fort or Karnala Fort - This Sunday. I want to do a trek this Sunday 1 Day only, along with my wife & cousins. I am confused between Peth Fort (Kotligad) & Karnala Fort. Require help from you Imers on the following points:- 1] Which fort is better in terms of Scenic beauty, no. of water falls on the way, difficulty wise. 2] Is it better to take a service of Guide for the same ? Will they be available on the spot, or will have to confirm in advance ? 3] Any idea on time taken for the trek ? 4] Any other info. you would like to give. We plan to leave early Sunday Morning & come back by 10 in the night. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

Jul 3rd, 2006, 15:49	#2
smande Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: God's own earth Posts: 15	karnala fort is b'utiful ! Hi ! Karnala Fort is definitely better. It will take u max 90 mins to drive down. There r plenty of waterfalls and wildlife to see as u climb up. It is at least 3-4 hours climb. You might need a guide which u can get near the foothills. If u r starting from Bombay by 6am u can complete the trek and be back by night. Need any other details feel free to post again. Bye.

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navinkurian2002 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai,India Posts: 736	There will be a lot of trekkers at peth as its really the best time to visit. But you can reach the plateau before peth and have a nice quite picnic as all the trekkers go to the top. __________________ It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare dream of meeting your heart's longing. Budget Hotels ]

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Jul 3rd, 2006, 16:09	#3
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	smande, Thanks for your reply. I will be using public transport. So please guide on how to reach using public transport (Train from VT / CST). Also specify if 3 - 4 hrs is for one way. Is it easy to get guides near the foothills & what approx. charge they take ? Is it safe to go with families ? Any other details which would be useful for us. Ronak

Jul 4th, 2006, 13:30	#4
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	Is trekking to Karnala fort during Monsoons risky ? i.e. are there chances of slipping. Then I will consider Peth Fort. Will it be full of trekkers on Sunday ? I hate too much of crowd. Please give your feedback. Ronak.

Jul 4th, 2006, 16:02	#6
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	Thanks Navin for the reply & the link. Would it be better to use services of a guide ? Where to contact for the guide ? I have read somowhere that There is one hotel named Hotel Kotligad who arrange for guides ? Any idea about cost for the same ? Would really appreciate if your could answer the same. Ronak.

Jul 4th, 2006, 16:26	#7
navinkurian2002 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai,India Posts: 736	Well you have to get down at karjat then take a rickshaw to kotilgad no hotels there . The route is a straight road up and down so no way to get lost .

Jul 4th, 2006, 16:38	#8
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	Thanks for the reply.

Aug 3rd, 2006, 20:37	#9
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	We finally decided on Peth fort & it was a nice experience. Detailed account & photos can be viewd at Trek to Peth Fort (Kotaligad) Ronak.

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