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Kalavatindurg - the Adventure hub

If walking through the forest, Climbing huge steps and rope clamping to the top is your thing then welcome aboard! Kalavatin durg is the right place for the inner adventure of yours.
Kalavatin Durg.. the most challenging fort situated near mumbai is definitely an attraction for the trekkers. The kalavatin fort is situated near Panvel region, probably 10 kms from Panvel City. This fort is the ideal place to experience a thrilling adventure and for those who like to face a difficult challenge.






The trek is of approximately 2 hours and has two different ways to reach the mid checkpoint. From there the trek has just one way to the top. The Main road is straight and smooth but is a longer route to the checkpoint. It takes 30 minutes extra whereas the other route is through the forest which is straight up to the top but the roads are shorter and through the trees. One has to get down at Panvel station if reaching here by train and then catch a rickshaw till the main route to the fort.
Walking through the ascending roads, you will find your way till the village base. The further way is through the village which leads to the foothills of the huge mountain where the fort is.

 On your way, you will find fewer food stalls to grab a bite. Also, if you inform them to prepare for food while you are trekking the way up, the food will be prepared and served to you while your way down. The Veg Lunch costs for 100 Rs and chicken lunch for 140 Rs. Also, don't miss the Kokam juice prepared by the locals. From the Mid Checkpoint, it requires around one hour more to reach the top of the fort.

The difficult part starts while one reaches the rope part. The way is
steep and slippery but however the rope helps to form a grip and climb up. furthermore, there is a straight slanted way which when crossed reaches to the steps. There is no support at this part so its advisable to carry a rope for support  however, moving slowly and watching each step will be a primary exercise here. The steps are built at unusual high level so its tiresome to climb these stairs. However some of the stairs at the middle part is slippery so watch your step here.  However once you reach at the top, its nothing less than the heaven. Clouds surrounding everywhere and Greener trees for the company, with cool breeze soothing your soul.

Do Carry:

Safety Ropes
Water Bottles
Snacks
Good Shoes

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