Korigad Fort Trek
Overview
Korigad (also called Koraigad, Koarigad, or Kumwarigad) is a hill fort located about 20 km south of Lonavla in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Its date of construction is not known but likely predates 1500. It is about 929 meters above sea level. The planned township of Aamby Valley is built over the fort’s southern and eastern foothills. The closest village is Peth Shahpur, about 1 km north of the fort. The fort is located about 929 m 3,049 feet above sea level, rising over 200 meters, or 660 feet, higher than the neighboring valleys. To the east, there lie two artificial lakes part of the Aamby Valley project, which later drain into the Mulshi reservoir.
Major Attractions
- Waterfalls on stairs.
- Misty Cloud, Dark and Dense Forest.
- Historical Fort.
Trek Details
- Difficulty Level: Easy.
- Region: Lonavala.
- Fitness and endurance: Medium and BMI under 30.
- Best time to visit: Monsoon Season.
- Total time required for climbing: 1-1.5 hours one way.
- Trek Type: Fort Trail.
Pickup Location
- Swargate, SP College.
- Santosh Hall(Sinhgad Road).
- Vadgaon Phata Bridge(Sinhgad Road).
- VRL Travel bus stop (Before Navale Bridge).
Arrival Time(Approx)
On Evening 7:00 PM
Trek Cost
- ₹ 1499/- Per Person.
- Confirmation Fees of only Rs.1499/- need to be paid.
- G-Pay/Phone Pe: 9156611228
- For Booking Whatsapp us on: 9156611228 • 7972777502
Itinerary
- 05.00 am: Meet at Natraj Hotel, Swarget. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/yW7pKuyxR56vwziB7)
- 05:10 am: Veer Savarkar Smarak, Deccan. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fK1yRjxFxDNT7Go47)
- 05:15 am: Paud Fata: (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wZid7THpCZDDrH4P7)
- 05:25 am: Pick up at Chandni Chowk. (https://goo.gl/maps/WohdU94v34t8LbRP8)
- 05:35 am: Pick up at Wakad bridge / Rajyog Hotel. (https://goo.gl/maps/z4hEjPnA6gQiSeqA7)
- 05:45 am: Pick up at Nashik fata.
- 05:55 am: Pick up at Chinchwad
- 08:00 am: Pick up at Nigadi
- 08:30 am: Breakfast & Start Trek
- 09:30 am: Reach at base village and have a breakfast.
- 10:00 am: Start ascending.
- 11:00 am: Reach on top and explore.
- 12:00 pm: Start descending.
- 01:00 pm: Reach at base village and start return journey towards Pune.
On the way, will halt for Lunch. (By your own) - 6:00 PM: Arrive back in Pune
Things to carry
- Trekking is specialist activity Trekking shoes are must.
- A haversack or backpack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has one’s hands free while trekking.
- Water (at least 1 Liters).
- Please wear full-sleeves t-shirts and long pants.
- Identity proof (must).
- Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, biscuits etc. For energy while you trek. Glucon D/energy bars.
- Avoid wearing gold and other ornaments.
- Medicine those if you require usually.
- Odomos gel or cream to avoid mosquitoes or insect.
- Raincoat.
- Extra pair of clothes and slippers.
Notes
Strictly prohibited : Bluetooth speaker, headset, music, alcohol and smoking.
This is adventure trek, so might be chances to changes in given time.
1 Day
Batch Size : 20 Pax.
Includes
- Certified Leaders of Unaad Bhatkanti.
- Transport by non-AC private vehicle.
- Trekking with all safety measures.
- Morning tea, breakfast.
- Lunch (Pure Veg-Nonveg ): Unlimited.
- Toll, parking, RTO permit, etc.
- Forest fee.
- First aid kit.
Excludes
- Any costs or services not listed in the inclusions