Trek to Kothaligad on 8th September 2018
Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR) organized a trek to Kothaligad (Peth) Fort, Near Ambivali Village, Karjat on 8th September 2018.
Kothaligad (Peth) Fort is situated to the east of Karjat near Karjat-Murbad Road. It is also known as the Fort of Peth because of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
The trek started at 11 am. It took near about 4 hours to reach the top of the peak. There is a small waterfall along this route. The trail is rocky, narrow and usually covered with trickling water during the monsoon. The trail meanders through dense bushes and trees as it follows a water pipe that links Peth village to Kothaligad fort. The views from this trail are awe-inspiring. From the base of the fort a series of 87 steps carved inside the funnel bring you to the top of the pinnacle. There is a section along the stairs where the steps have weathered and broken down and this section requires a bit of careful climbing.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top. There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. The end view was enchanting.
There were total 131 students accompanied by 9 staff members were participated in the trek. It was quite an exciting and thrilling experience for the students.