Trek to Kothaligad….

• Karjat -> Karjat Murbad Road -> Ambevali Village.• Ambevali to Peth Village (1.5–2 Hrs Easy Climb). • Peth Village to Kothligad (1-1.5 Hrs, Difficulty-

Medium )

View En-Route to Peth from Ambevali

Kothaligad served as a lighthouse or watch tower to keep vigil on an advancing enemy. Built In 13th century, and captured by British,. The pinnacle is an engineering marvel carved fromInside forming a staircase to reach the top.

The Road… still not motorable!!!! Village at Peth with a population of around 800 carry everything they need on their head and walk up this terrain almost daily !!!

No Doctor in the village…. Children beyond 5th std daily walk down and up this route for over an hour for school.

A look at the destination half way…. Clouds cover the sight of the peak…..

Village Peth…. One can order in advance for food and guide…..

Relaxing…!! Over Tea and Poha

Kothaligad…. Final frontier from Peth Village

Nearing the caves at Kothaligad….

They know whom to follow!!!!

The caves…….. Pujari stays here… Monsoon has many overnight trekkers!!!!

My Hero…. One more to his name after Gorkhgad, Harishchandragad, Kalsubai & Karnala

The last leg…. There are stairs carved from stone from the inside…

The Stairs inside to take you to the summit.

Another View…….

Mountain Crabs…

A look back ……………………..

Was with us throughout our journey from Ambevali

A great place for first time trekkers. The journey from Ambevali till Peth is easy and gives an exhilarating view from the top. An appeal to all trekking enthusiasts to try this out. Our visit frequency may get the village a much deserved road and better amenities!!!