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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.
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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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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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 .
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Thanks for the reply.
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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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