Manikgad, although a less explored fort has an amazing experience to offer, specially during monsoon season. The more explored and longer route is from Panvel. We will be ascending from Pen-Khopoli, which is an easy route.

Our route will be Pen-Khopoli road - Varsai - Ghote. The base village from this side is called Ghote.

Our Moksh Mantra adventure campsite lies at the base of Manikgad before Ghote, which will be our halting point for freshning up and brunch.

About the terrain:

The length that needs to be covered Moksh Mantra to Manikgad top is 5km.

Flat/Climb/Descent : 1km/2.5km/1.5km

The climb from Ghote is gradual, only the last kilometer being steep.

This trek can be done even by first timers lead a fitter lifestyle.

Why you should trek here?

1. The route from the Pen-Khopoli is less strenuous compared with the route that most take from Panvel. For people who would be trekking for the first time, this route offers small river crossing, jungle trek and a visit to our Moksh Mantra campsite.

2. View : Manikgad offers breathtaking views of the surrounding region . On a clear day, one can easily see forts like Karnala, Prabalgad, Chanderi, Malang gad, Irshalgad, Sondai, Lohagad, Visapur from the top.

3. Food : Be a nomad for a day and get to taste the local cuisines.

4. Health : Hiking/Trekking is one of the best way to stay in good shape and good health.

5. Clean Indian and Western washrooms and changing facilities at our campsite on the way.

6. Comfort zone : Coming out from our closets to meet new people, share travel stories and ideas is what Team Mapping Journeys offers and looks for.