Irshalgad Trek From Mumbai

Quick Info:

• Location: Between Matheran and Panvel
• Duration: 1 Day
• Meeting Point: SGNP Main gate- Borivali
• Meeting Time: 05:10 AM 
• Suitable for: Age group among 16 - 60.
• Elevation/Height:  3700 ft.
• Nearest Railway Station: Panvel and Karjat
• Difficulty level : High

About Irshalgad Fort:

• Sister fort to Prabalgad, Irshalgad Fort is located in between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra.
• The fort was built under Maratha rule when Chattrapati Shivaji had captured the region of Kalyan.
• The Fort was used as a watchtower in the earlier times, as it was easy to keep a track of movements of enemies from above the Fort.
• Irshalghad is thought to have a Nedhe, which in Maratha means a natural hole in the mountain.
• You get to see beautiful views of Morbe dam, Karnala fort etc from this point.

About the Activity: 

• Come to the given meeting location which is, SGNP main gate, Borivali. Your instructor will give you details about the trek and rules and regulations to be followed.
• Soon after that, reach the base village and meet your teammates.
• After you have reached the base village, have breakfast and head out for the trek.
• Enjoy the view for a day, and head back to the base village in the evening.
• Soon after that, you will travel to Mumbai.
• Your trek ends here with beautiful memories.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast and Lunch ( Veg)
• Non Ac Vehicle travel to the location
• Local guidance
• First aid and first responder assistance

Exclusions:

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks which is bought
• The travel to the base village (for those who didn't opt the service)
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Personal expenses.
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost given above
• All expenses due to unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, bad weather. 

Available dates: 

• 24th July 2022
• 31st July 2022
• 07th August 2022
• 14th August 2022
• 18th August 2022
• 21st August 2022
• 28 August 2022
• 04 September 2022
• 11 September 2022
• 18 September 2022
• 25 September 2022

How to reach Mumbai:

• By Air : The Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, is an airport well connected with the rest of the cities.
• By Rail: The most popular railway station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus where trains from all major cities and states pass through.
• By Road: A lot of well connected highways and expressways are connected to Mumbai thus making travelling from any part of the country easy.

Know Before You Go Irshalgad Trek From Mumbai  :

• Leaders' decisions will be final & binding to everyone till the completion of the Irshalgad trek.
• Alcohol is strictly not allowed on the trek
• Smoking is not promoted but in case someone can't control their urges he/she should smoke away from the group &  without disturbing the trek schedule.
• Everyone is expected to follow safety protocols defined by the leaders.
• Leaders have been given the right to take disciplinary actions up to the extent of removing participants.
• Polluting trek route of the destination is strictly prohibited & any participant found doing so may have to face disciplinary action.