Trek to Kolthigad (Peth) with yuvazhep on 18th july

Trek to Kolthigad (Peth) with yuvazhep on 18th july

Type: - Hill Fort

Grade: - Easy

Height: - apprx. 3100 ft.

Base Village: - Peth Village

Near: - Karjat

History :-

Peth Fort, also known as Kotligad, is a major attraction of the small village Peth nearby to Karjat. Peth is a conically shaped hill and it offers a panoramic view of the foothills. The fort is at the pinnacle of the mount and it is placed perfectly on the back drop of Matheran ranges and Western Ghats. One can view the Konkan country side from the fort and the beauty of this view is majestic.
Peth, also known as 'Kothaligad' and because of its shaped some even call it the ‘Thumbs up’ point. It is more commonly known as Peth-gad because of the base village.

This fort, though small in stature, has a vast historical background. It was more of a 'DEFENCE STATION' than a strong fort. Peth was mainly used to store ammunition

 'Kothaligad', is situated in Shahapur Taluka, approximately 21Km of Karjat. Even though the fort is small in stature has a vast historical background. Peth have gained importance during Sambhaji's empire.

The fort is surrounded by other forts like Bhimashankar, Padargad, Rajmachi and Siddhagad. The lower plateau is connected with Wandre Khind on the ghats in the east. The pinnacle of the Peth can be seen from the village. On reaching the top of the fort, we see caves carved in huge rocks. The first one is the cave of Goddess, besides which is a water cistern and the last one is the specious Bhairoba cave. A flat floor and well-sculpted pillars are specialty of the cave. Along the Bhairoba cave, steps are carved leading the pinnacle

Cost Includes:-

- Private Non A/C Transport
- Trek to Peth Fort
- Breakfast / Lunch / Snack (As per Availability in Village)

Things To Be carried :-

Identity Proof (Compulsory)

A bottle of water, (Compulsory)

Candles and TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory).

Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (in plastic bags Compulsory)

Windcheaters, (Compulsory).

Camera (Optional)

Plate & spoon

Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)

Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.)

Cost Of the Trek Is Rs.500/-

Note: seats will be booked on First Come First Basis

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ICICI Bank, Dombivali MIDC Branch,

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Team YuvaZhep

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Amol Joshi : 9967534621

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