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About Kothaligad Fort
The monsoons are a great time to go trekking in Maharashtra. The state has some of the best trekking trails in the country, and they are even more beautiful during the rains. One of the best monsoon treks in Maharashtra is the Kothaligad Monsoon Trek. It is situated at Bhimasankar wildlife santuary in karjat at an altitude of 3100 feet above sea level. The Kothaligad trek is famous for Kothaligad fort, also called the Peth fort because village Peth is located at the base of this fort. The defense fort of Kothaligad was used to store ammunition.
The Kothaligad Monsoon Trek is a moderate to difficult level trek that takes you through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the state. The trail starts from the base village of Ambewadi and passes through dense forests, waterfalls, and streams. It then climbs up to the top of Kothaligad, where you can get stunning views of the surrounding area.
The focal attractions of the Kothaligad trek route include the two caves, the first of a Goddess and the other Bhairoba cave with sculpted pillars. The view of windmills and sunrise from the pinnacle of the peak are other prime attractions. Another highlight of the trek is the presence of beautiful fireflies along the trail in the pre-monsoon season. Kothaligad fort is around 100 km from Mumbai and 127 km from Pune. Both the routes are well connected by road and railways.
The unique thumb like structure of the fort, well safeguarded cannons, stunning panoramic view of surrounding, carved pillars in the fort temple, presence of waterfalls, reverse waterfalls sometime due to heavy winds are the major attractions of Kothaligad trek.
05:00 Am – Meet team LiveB4YouDie at SGNP. Other pick up points would be – Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi & Kalamboli (the team would provide you with the map links once you register).
Pick Up Points.
06:00 Am – Once we pick up all our participants from their pick up points, the team would start with the group activities and travel games. The journey is going to be filled with happiness.
08:30 Am – On reaching the base village, freshen up and settle down for the morning breakfast and a cup of tea. Participants travelling on their own directly meet us at the base village.
09:30 Am – After a short introduction we start our journey to the top. It’s a 3hr trek.
12:30 Pm – Helping each other we reach the top and explore the fort. Click a few pictures to take back home.
01:30 Pm – We start our journey back to the base village.
04:00 Pm – On reach the base village freshen up and settle down for local Maharashtrian food.
05:30 Pm – We leave for Mumbai & on reaching Mumbai the trip comes to an end.
(This are tentative timings)
Kothaligad trek is 100km from Mumbai which will take 2.5 to 3 hour drive and 127 km from Pune which will take around 4 hour drive. Both ways well connected via road and trains making the travel easier.
yes. you can reach the site in your vehicle. Parking is available at your own risk. We will share th coordinates and our trek guide will be available at the site to receive you.
Yes. Monsoon trek to kothaligad is completely safe for solo and female travelers. Liveb4youdie team will provide extra care throughout the Kothaligad trek.
Kothaligad monsoon trek is having medium difficulty and it will take 2.5 to 3 hour to reach the top. We will be taking adequate breaks between the hike.
During monsoon season (May to August) is the best time.
Yes. We will be providing breakfast and lunch during the trek.
No. Washrooms are available at the base village only.
Big No. You are not allowed to smoke or drink during the trek. Those who do will be asked to leave the trek immediately without any refund.
Homely and nutritious veg food is given during the trek.
And yes. we can prepare Jain food based on the need
In summer day 38 degrees and night 30 degrees
in monsoon, we can expect heavy rain. Please take rain wears and do not forgot to protect your electronic devices.
The Kothaligad monsoon trek starts at 5.30 am from SGNP Borivali where you can meet the Liveb4youdie team. By 5.45 am we will settle down at our private vehicle and start our journey towards the base village. we have other pick up points on the way as mentioned below
We are expected to reach the base village by 9.30 am. Let us freshen up and have some healthy breakfast. Around 10.30 am after a short introduction about the trek we will start our hike towards the Peth fort. we will be reaching the fort around 1 pm and let us take some pics and witness the beauty of Kothaligad from an altitude of 3100 feet above sea level.
By 1.30 pm we will start moving back to the base village and we are expected to reach the village by 4 pm. let us freshen up and have some hme-made local Maharashtrian food. By 5pm we ill start our journwy back in private vehicle and expected to reach Mumbai by 8pm. Time to say good byes to all.
Liveb4youdie team aims to provide you world-class trekking experience by joining hands with the best treks around you. These are the few places to visit near Kothaligad
1- Bhimashankar
3- Sondai Fort
4- Visapur Fort
Kothaligad is one of the best treks to do during monsoon season. Kothaligad Fort and surroundings holds absolutely stunning view covered with lush green nature and clouds during monsoon. Various waterfalls, caves and rock-cut steeps are some iconic things here. the atmosphere of Kothaligad is an lifetime experience, you will see transition of fog to rain, rain to sunshine, sunshine to heavy wind.
The Peth fort is situated at 3100 feet above sea level surrounded by various hills in karjat, Riagad district. Kothaligad trek during monsoon is going to be equally challenging and relaxing one. This is going to be your perfect weekend trek.
ExcellentBased on 1227 reviewsRiya Jain2023-08-02Great Experience !!! The Trek guides pushed us throughout to reach our destination, the motivation that was much needed ... Clearly worth it ! Highly recommended. Looking forward to more such treks 😇😇😇anjali raote2023-08-02LBYD has always done a marvelous job, all the young energetic boys are very helpful and humble.l always look forward to do more and more treks with this team.Swati Singh2023-08-02Improvements need to be done: Please extend the timing of waterfall. No body wants to spend only half and hour in waterfall after making so many efforts to reach there. Try to make a group of 10-12 people with all your volunteers. Atleast people will know whom to follow. Introduction part was not that interesting as you just ask their name. No background of their profession and interest in trekking. Few people travel in group to find someone who can be a good travel partner. If you taking a trip at night. You should understand not all people are teenagers. Few of them are coming with you after finishing the office hours. Let them take rest rather than cheering up so that they can save their energy for the trek. Food was really good. Keep it up Volunteers were friendly Overall it was good.mahi ve2023-08-02It was a day of exhilarating experiences and breathtaking landscapes as I embarked on a thrilling trek with the LiveB4YouDie Trekking Group. From the moment we set foot on the trail until the very end, every step was filled with joy, and a sense of accomplishment. Our journey began early in the morning as we gathered at the meeting point. The LiveB4YouDie team greeted us with warm smiles, introductions, and a thorough briefing about the day's itinerary and safety measures. Right from the start, it was evident that we were in good hands with experienced guides and enthusiastic fellow trekkers. The trek tested our physical endurance, but the LiveB4YouDie team ensured that the pace was comfortable for everyone. They motivated us with encouraging words, and whenever someone needed a break, they patiently waited, making sure no one was left behind. The support and encouragement from the group members created a strong sense of unity, and we felt like one big family. During our journey, we encountered various challenges, including rocky terrains, steep ascents, and slippery trails. But overcoming each obstacle brought a sense of achievement that is hard to put into words. The LiveB4YouDie team's expertise in guiding us through these difficulties was truly commendable. The highlight of the trek was undoubtedly reaching the summit. The panoramic views from the top were awe-inspiring, and it felt like we were on top of the world. The sense of accomplishment and the bond we had formed as a group made the experience more meaningful. The LiveB4YouDie team surprised us with a delicious and well-deserved feast of local cuisine, which we enjoyed while sharing laughter, and swapping stories. LiveB4YouDie Trekking Group had given us an unforgettable adventure, and we had made memories that will last a lifetime. I am grateful to have shared this experience with such an amazing group of people and talented guides. Thank you, LiveB4YouDie, for making this trek a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I am already looking forward to the next adventure with this incredible team! Until then, farewell. With gratitude, Mahendra #sssuuupppeeerrrThe Ruthless Beast2023-08-02It's was mesmerizing experience completely love it ❤Kwisha Shingala2023-07-31Amazing location, great trek leaders, and even better group of people made our monsoon trek to visapur a memorable journey!! 😊Ishhaa2023-07-30It was a really good experience.. trek leaders are so nice and helpful.. looking forward for more trips
This was the best experience I’ve had in my life 😍the team was very enthusiastic and very friendly, they helped us throughout the difficult parts of the trek and made me feel comfortable . I’m looking forward to many such experiences with this team!!❤❤
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