Camping at Peb Fort 15th/16th Aug, 2009
To :Peb
Fort
On :15th/16th Aug, 2009
For :Trek
+ Camping + Valley Crossing at Peb Fort
Assembly :Dadar T.T. (Opp. Parsi Gymkhana)
Assembly time :10:00 am
Grade :Medium
Activity :Trek
+ Camping + Valley Crossing at Peb Fort. Peb Fort is situated on
northeast side of Panvel, at a distance of 3-4 km on west side of Neral. This is
the most beautiful one-day trek, with a dense forest on the way to the fort.
Sometimes one needs to lietrally find their way through to the top in the dense
forest. It takes around 4 hrs to reach the cave under the fort. The actual fort
is above a cave, which is difficult to climb. From Peb, it takes another 2 hrs
to descend to the nearest road-head. It’s an awesome & adventurous trek which
includes a cavestay, outdoor cooking and valley crossing. Lots of green fields
to see and ample of rain to soak!!!
The fort is also named as ‘VikatGad’. Historical references clearly indicate
that Shivaji Maharaj used the caves on the fort as silos for grain storage.
Fascination spots are cave on the fort is occupied by disciples of Swami
Samarth, a great saint. The beautiful waterfall on the way is the main
attraction here. Surrounding scenery looks marvelous from the cave in the
monsoon.
COST : Rs 940 /- per person (minimum 06 participants)
Tentative Schedule:
15th Sat
10:00 Hrs Report at Dadar (East) - Opp. Parsi Gymkhana
12:30 Hrs Reach Base and start Trek
16:30 Hrs Reach Caves at Peb Fort
Prepare Tea
Rest / Explore Fort
18:00 Hrs Prepare Dinner
19:30
Hrs Dinner
22:00 Hrs Camping in Tents and Good Night
16th Sun
06:30 Hrs Good Morning
07:00 Hrs Tea and B/f
08:00 Hrs Valley Crossing
12:00 Hrs Pack up and Descend
14:30 Hrs Return to the base
Lunch
16:00 Hrs Departure for Mumbai
18:00 Hrs Arrive at Dadar
Cost Includes....
- Transport by private Non-A/C vehicle.
- Meals ( Dinner / Breakfast / Lunch / Snacks)
- Sleeping Bags
- Trek to Peb Fort
- Valley Crossing
- Wild Escapes Instructor Charges.
Cost Excludes....
- All kinds of Extra Meals / Drinks Ordered.
- Insurance, Tips, Porters, Phone calls, bottled water, aerated drinks etc.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the Cost Includes column above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like Road blocks, bad weather.
Essentials....
- Wear comfortable full casual top and full trouser.
- Wear lightweight rubber-soled hiking shoes or sneaker.
Packed in a back-pack are....
- Chocolates and dry fruits as pocket snacks
- Water bottle with water (minimum 2 lts per person)
- Toilet Paper & kit.
- Personal Identity
- Personal Medication (if any)
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- Extra Pair of Footwear ( Floaters)
- Rain Protection Gear
- Camera with sufficient batteries and film (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Mosquito Repellent.
- Good Headlamp / Torch with spare cells
**Make sure all of the above is packed in a plastic bag.
For further
information and purchase of adventure equipment please visit
www.OutdoorTravelGear.com
Who can go on the trip??…. Anyone who is capable of taking care of oneself and is not suffering from any life-threatening disease. You should also be ready to pack light and be able to carry your own luggage. People with ailments of the heart, blood pressure, etc. are advised not to consider this trip.
Note:
- The ecology of the wilderness is very fragile. Be eco-friendly. DO NOT litter, waste or trash talk. Pollution in any form is not good.
- Use recyclable and natural products and energy. Take an initiative to segregate waste into recyclable and non-recyclable.
- This is not an ordinary trip. It is ideal for those who travel to learn, grow and enjoy nature, not rest and shop.
- The difficulty level of this trip is very subjective. Weather conditions, physical condition, possible health problems and other factors can have an important influence on the way you experience the trip.
- The trip is subjected to various parameters. We advise participants to pack only curiosity and leave expectations at home.
- Child above 15 years are eligible for the trip & will be charged full amount.
- For team safety, please inform the organizers if participants have any history of serious illness, injury or are on medication.
- Payment has to be 100% at the time of confirmation.
- In case of cancellation, 100% cancellation will be applicable & participation is non transferable.
- Medical Costs – In case there are any mishaps, we are not responsible for the medical costs other than initial first aid and transport from site wherever possible to the nearest medical facilities.
- We will try our best to follow the above mentioned itinerary. However, there may be certain last-minute changes to the itinerary due to factors which remain out of our control.
- The cost mentioned is for Indian Citizens only. Foreigners and NRIs will have to pay extra wherever required.
CANCELLATION BY ‘YOU’ AND REFUND POLICY:
Wild Escapes must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the
time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare
are as follows:
- Cancellation more than 30 days prior to departure = 50% refund
- Cancellation 15-29 days prior to departure = 25% refund
- Cancellation less than 15 days prior to departure = no refund
CANCELLATION BY ‘WILD ESCAPES’ AND REFUND POLICY:
- ‘WILD ESCAPES’ reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum numbers
of persons as specified, do not book on the tour.
- ‘WILD ESCAPES’ reserves the right to refuse or cancel any booking if we
consider it necessary. In such cases, we shall refund all the money that you
have paid.
- If cancellation or alteration by ‘WILD ESCAPES’ is caused by events
including war or threat of war, strikes, civil strife, natural disaster,
technical or political difficulties affecting air or ground transport, or
events amounting to force majeure, this will naturally limit our liability.
If such events occur before the departure date, we will do our best to make
alternative arrangements.