Trek to Ghangad Fort

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Join The Western Routes for a trek to the Ghangad Fort! The trek is perfect for people who want to start trekking and want to trek for leisure & fun! The views of the valley from atop the fort are among the best in the Maval region.

Date
Saturday, 11 November 2017

Cost
₹1200 per person

Cost includes

• Travel in Non AC Bus
• Packed Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Tea
• Guide & Expertise Charges
• Taxes

Cost excludes

• Personal expenses (Water, cold drinks etc.)
• Anything not mentioned in the includes list
• Travel insurance

Scheduled Itinerary
6:15 am - Assemble at Fergusson College Main Gate. Ample parking space available for two and four wheelers.
6:30 am - Depart for Ghangad via NH4 Express Way. Breakfast en-route
9:30 am - Arrive in the foothills of the fort and start the climb.
11:30 am - Explore the fort area and relax.
12:30 pm - Head for lunch at the base village
2:30 pm - Depart for Pune

To register for this trek, send an email along with your contact details to thewesternroutes@gmail.com or Whatsapp or call on 9405591758 or 9011040773

Things to Carry

• Water (2 litres)
• Good quality walking shoes. Please do not wear sandals or flip-flops and avoid floaters too
• Sun gear
• Mosquito repellent if you are prone to insect bites
• Personal medicines (We will have a basic first-aid kit with medicines, but if you require any special medicines, please carry them)
• Binoculars and cameras
• A light snack

ABOUT FORT GHANGAD
Ghangad is a fort is situated near Lonavala, near the beautiful Mulshi stream which is in Pune District. The fort issurrounded by other forts like Korigad, Tailbaila and Sudhagad. Being in the heart of Tamhini Ghat, the climb to the fort is indeed deceptively easy. There is a beautiful rocky path, which used to require some level of rock climbing skills but now has a ladder which makes traversing it far easier. The summit offers majestic views of the Konkan Valley which make all the effort seem worthwhile.