Overview

Padargad Night Trek

This relatively unexplored fort is one of the most fascinating treks of the Sahyadri mountains. Padargad was constructed as a watch tower for Ganpati Ghat, that connects Karjat with Bhimashankar. The fort structure has almost disappeared; few water tanks and caves still exist.

What makes Padargad a must-do trek in Sahyadri for all the avid trekkers is the thrill of crossing a few rock patches and a chimney climb.For the laymen, chimneying is a technique where one uses hands, feets and back to apply opposite pressure on vertical walls and climb upwards.The challenges call for the use of technical skills and equipment- hence, attracting many trekking enthusiasts to Padargad every year.

The efforts to reach the top are rewarded by the breathtaking view of the entire Bhimashankar range- you can also spot Siddhagad, Kothaligad and Bhimashankar from here.

Batch 1 : 17th November 2019

20 Hours 21 Dec Neral, Maharashtra

Itinerary

Day 0

Try to board the first compartment from Karjat side. Missing the train means missing the trek, so please be on time.

• 21:20 Mumbai CST
• 21:27 Byculla
• 21:34 Dadar
• 21:43 Kurla
• 21:47 Ghatkopar
• 21:57 Mulund
• 22:01 Thane
• 22:14 Dombivli
• 22:22 Kalyan
• 23:00 Neral

Meet your Trikon buddies at 11 pm at Neral local station. Drive for one hour from Neral to the base village Khandas in pre-arranged local transport.

Day 1

Begin the trek by 1 am at night, reach the plateau and take rest. Open your eyes to a beautiful morning in the lap of nature. Re Energize yourself with breakfast and tea. Complete the ascend to the top- it’s time for the chimney climb now. Explore the top after your summit- let your eyes experience the soothing and majestic view of the Bhimashankar range around you.

Begin the descend by 11 am. Reach the base and have a hearty lunch with your fellow Trikoners.

Reach Neral by 3.30 pm.

Things to Carry

• ID Card
• 2 ltrs water
• Camera (Optional)
• Sleeping Bag or proper bedding
• Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
• Snacks & Biscuits
• Extra Pair of Clothes
• Clean napkin or small towel
• Cap, sunglasses, scarf
• Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
• Please carry medicines if you need any
• Hand Sanitizer