It is a popular hill forts along with its twin fort Prabalgad. This peaks stand near Prabalmachi plateau between Karjat & Panvel regions of Maharashtra. Out of these 2, Prabalgad fort has the highest elevation of 2300 feet whereas Kalavantin peak is 2200 feet high. You can easily spot this peak from the Mumbai Pune expressway. Thick woods, windy atmosphere and foggy weather makes this place an amazing spot after heavy monsoons.
Kalavantin durg trek is one of the most exciting treks in Sahyadri Mountain Range. This fort was formerly known as Muranjan until it was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1657. It wasconstructed at the rocky Prabal plateau close to Matheran is said that the fort was built for a queen named Kalavantin. You can get magnificent views of the surrounding region from the top. Malik Ahmad who was the prime minister of Ahmednagar Kingdom captured Prabalgad in 1458. This fort was taken down along withMahuli Fort, Karnala fort, and Kalyan region after Sambhaji Maharaj’s death.
ITINERARY
- 09.30 PM :- Board Panvel Train from CSMT
- 10.50 PM :- Reach Panvel Station & Meet the Team at station
- 11.45 PM :- Reach the Base Village by Public Transport & Start the trek to Kalavantin Durg
- 04.30 AM :- Breakfast & Tea at Prabalmachi
- 06.00 AM :- Reach the Top
- 11.00 PM :- Lunch
- 12.00 PM :- Start Descending to base village
- 01.30 PM :- Reach Base Village with amazing memories and start our return journey towards Panvel station
INCLUSION
- Travelling From Local Transport From Panvel to Panvel
- Morning Breakfast & Tea
- Veg Lunch
- Forest Entry Charges
- Expertise & Guide Charges
Things To Carry
- Luggage packed in big good trekking sack
- Complete spare set of extra clothes & socks if required
- Water bottle (2-3 liters) compulsory
- Glucon-d energizers and personal Medicine
- A sweater/warm wear/rainwear
- Wear comfortable clothing during treks (full sleeves)
- Good trekking/sports shoes (sandals, chappals, floaters not permitted)
- Torch with Extra pair of Batteries (must) during night trek
- Camera, Binocular (Optional) Identity proof (must)
- Toiletries (Napkin, facewash, tissue paper, etc.)
- Cap, goggles, sunscreen, moisturizer, mosquito repellent, etc.
- Slippers (optional – at the end of day/trek so that your feet can relax)
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