Adventure Geek invites you to the Kothaligad Fireflies Festival Trek 2024
Kothaligad is known as the fort of Peth because the village of Pethwadi village is situated at its base. The Wall Fort of Peth Fort can be seen from the Village. On reaching the top of the fort, we see a water tank and a staircase with Huge steps. There is a small temple a large cave at the base and a chimney-like tunnel to the top of the fort.
Four to five potholes and some cannon balls are scattered in the fort. Bhimashankar Range, Siddhagad Fort, Malanggad, Chanderi Fort, Prabalgad, Manikgad Fort, and Matheran Range All these surrounding historical places are visible from the top of Fort Peth.
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Kothaligad Fireflies Festival Trek Cost
- Child and Adult: Rs. 999/- per person
Batch 1 : 18th - 19th May 2024
Batch 2 : 25th - 26th May 2024
Batch 3 : 1st - 2nd June 2024
Batch 4 : 8th - 9th June 2024
Batch 5 : 15th - 16th June 2024
Kothaligad Fireflies Trek 2024
Firefly Trek 2024
Schedule
Catch the 4:30 pm CSMT- KARJAT fast local. People who live on the slow track station please come to your nearest station.
- Board the second compartment from the Karjat side which is the second last from the CSMT side.
- Everybody will board the same local and we meet on the train itself.
- Members are requested to take return tickets to Karjat on their own.
Time table is as follows:-
Karjat Fast local
CST :16:30 Hrs
Byculla :16:37
Dadar : 16:43
Kurla : 16:50
Ghatkopar : 16:54
Mulund : 17:06
Thane :17:10
Dombivali : 17:22
Kalyan : 17:30
Karjat : 18:20 Hrs.
Note:- Missing the train means missing the event.
Meeting Point: Karjat Station – 06:20 pm
06:30 pm: We will proceed to Ambivali base village of Kothaligad Fort by tum-tum or private vehicle.
07:30 pm: Reach Ambiwali, Introduction round & Snack
Ascend – Enjoy Fireflies en-route
Reach Pethwadi by 9.30 pm
10.00 pm: Have dinner and stay overnight at the Village House
10:30 pm: Start trekking & Enjoy Fireflies on the way while trekking.
12.00 pm: Off to sleep
Sunday
06:00 am: Wake up call, Sunrise view, Explore & Photography & Breakfast
06.30 am. Start to ascend to the summit of Kothaligad fort
08:00 am: Reach on top, Explore, and rest
09:30 am: Have breakfast and start descending.
11:30 am: Reach Base Villages
12:00 pm: Leave for Karjat by bus/ Private Vehicles
01:30 pm: Reach Karjat and take locals to Mumbai.
Booking Procedure:
- Click on the "BOOK NOW" button.
- Select your date & proceed.
- Select the Number of TIckets. (If you have a coupon code, apply at this stage)
- Fill in our personal details and proceed.
- Select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card) and proceed.
- Once your tickets are booked, you will receive a confirmation email and WhatsApp on your Number
- WhatsApp group will Make and will add you in the Group one day prior to the Departure
- Further details about the trip will be shared on that WhatsApp group 1 day prior to the trip.
Step 1: - Send your money to the following account ---
√ Payment details:
NOTE:
- While online transfer, please provide your name in the notes section.
- Once payment is done, please send an email to adventuregeekk@gmail.com with the transaction id, name, and Mobile No.
You can make payments using any of the following modes
- UPI – vinaykg05@okaxis
- Google Pay – 9004675388
- PhonePay - 9004675388
NEFT – Deposit the Amount into the Following Account:
- Name: Adventure Geek
- A/c type: Current account
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Bank: Saraswat Bank
* Branch: Mahavir Nagar - A/C no.: 610000000013647(8 times 0)
- IFSC: Srcb0000146
Step 2: After payment, you will be requested to fill up the Mandatory disclaimer form online where you have to fill in relevant details including your complete address.
Step 3: Now your participation is confirmed the organizer will create a WhatsApp group on the event day for coordination, We will coordinate through SMS/ Call if the participant is not available in WhatsApp.
For Details/Bookings Drop Whatsapp
FAQ for Kothaligad Fireflies trek
Where is the Kothaligad fort Located?
Kothaligad Fort is located in Karjat Region, Ambivali is the base village of Kothaligad Fort.
Is it safe to trek to Kothaligad Fort?
Yes, It is Totally safe to trek to Kothaligad Fort.
Can solo female/Solo travelers join Kothaligad Fort?
We have 60 - 40 % or more Male - Female ratios at our events.
Many Single Travelling females join our events.
Are Kids allowed on treks?
Kids below 15 with Parents are allowed
How many Participants do you take on one Batch?
We take 20-30 pax in one Batch. Both Males and females with a ratio of 40-60.
Is there food available on the Kothaligad Fort trek?
We have Dinner and Breakfast in our package you will get at the base village of Peth Fort
What type of food will be provided?
Only Veg local home-cooked food is available.
Where we will Stay at Night?
We will stay in a Village home-stay at Pethwadi before the Kothaligad summit, Trekkers need to bring light-weighted chaddar
Are washroom Facilities available at Kothaligad Fort?
Yes, the Indian style is available at the homestay.
What is included in the tour
- Transportation from Karjat to Kothaligad Base village and Back to Karjat,
- Breakfast and tea at Kothaligad base village
- Dinner (Veg Only)
- Adventure Geek Guide & Expertise Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any personal expenses
- Any other charges non mentioned above.
- Extra pair of clothes
- Poncho/Raincoat
- DSLR
- Torch
- Photo ID card
- Some ready to eat food (chips, cakes, biscuits)
- Drinking water
- camera
- Personal medication if any
- Sleeping Bag if required
- Expect sluggish conditions at places around because you would be visiting it soon after the rainfall (most probably!). Mind your surroundings.
- Don’t flash a torch at a tree full of fireflies. They go mad upon seeing the light.
- The worms are not warm, they emit light because of the phenomenon called bioluminescence. So when they sit on you, allow them to walk. Don’t get scared.
- Since it is not a luxury trip, do not expect any luxury.
- All food is hygienic and authentic local delicacy.
- You are joining an outdoor activity where any incident, reasons beyond control like Natural calamities, landslides, bad road conditions, riots, political uncertainty, public transport failure etc.; Man-Made calamities, Vehicle breakdown, vehicle dysfunction can happen & you agree that the organizer/leader shall not be held responsible for any accident, mishap (including death) caused by any circumstances.
- Adventure Geek is not responsible for any loss of illegal substances or items being carried by the participant.
Advance amount will not be refunded.
