Trek to Tikona Fort | Trekking near Mumbai | Trekking in Maharashtra

Trip introduction

On this trek to Tikona Fort, you'll embark on a 3-hr trek to explore the old ruins of a historic fort, Tikona. You'll climb uphill to an elevation of 3,600 feet by navigating your way over narrow ridges on the Tikona mountain. At the fort, you'll explore the old ruins of the fort like temples and large doors, a prominent mark of 15th century architects that built the fort. From the top, you can catch spectacular views of the Tung, Lohagad and Visapur forts as well the Pawna Lake.

A relatively easy 4-km trek, this trip is perfect for fit beginners as well as experienced trekkers.

Destination

Located on top of a pyramid-shaped mountain, the fort of Tikona is a small hill fort that is accessible via a narrow stone staircase carved into the mountainside. Alongside several large doors, temples, walls and other structures, the giant entrance of the fort have made it an architectural marvel. Trekkers can also visit the Satvahan caves and the Trimbakeshwar Mahadev temple, located inside the fort.

Destination highlights

• Explore countryside Maharashtra on this trek to Tikona.
• Explore the old ruins of the Tikona Fort.
• Climb up to an altitude of 3,600 feet to scale the Tikona Fort.
• Catch beautiful views of monsoon-fed forests over the Sahyadri hills.

Fine print

Rules on the trip

Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the tour guide during the trek to Tikona Fort.

Consumption of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the trip.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made on or more than 3 days before departure of the Tikona Fort trek: 50% refund.

For cancellations made less than 3 days before departure of the Tikona Fort trek: No refund.

No show: No refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Children below the age of 15 years are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary of the trek to Tikona Fort to maximize the safety of travellers as well as staff.

Travellers will be required bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.

Trip details

Pick up point
Kamshet railway station at 09:00 hrs
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Drop off point
Kamshet railway station at 17:00 hrs

Mode of transport
Jeeps or similar vehicle

Start point
Tikona Peth
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End point
Tikona Peth

Time of departure
09:00 AM

Time of return
05:00 PM

Activity Details

Total trekking time
3 hrs

Total distance covered
4 kms

Start point elevation
3500 feet

Maximum elevation
3580 feet

Minimum elevation
2200 feet

Average per day distance
4 kms

Trek to Tikona Fort!

Arrive at the Kamshet railway station by 09:00 hrs. If you're travelling from Mumbai, you can board the 05:40 hrs Indrayani Express from CST and travel to Lonavala, where you may board a local train to Kamshet. If you're travelling from Pune, you can board a local train to Kamshet railway station. Here, you'll have breakfast with your fellow trekkers and then travel to the base village of the fort, Tikona Peth. Embark on a 3-hr trek to Tikona and reach the top. You'll reach the fort by noon and spend some time exploring the top before beginning the return trek down the hill. After lunch at the base village, you'll travel back to Kamshet. By 17:00 hrs, you'll arrive at the Kamshet railway station where you can board a train to your next destination. Your trip ends here.

Includes / Excludes

Includes

Travel arrangements from Kamshet-Kamshet in jeep or similar vehicle
Meals consisting of breakfast and lunch
Services of an experienced trek leader
Basic first aid kit
All applicable taxes

Excludes

Travel from base city to Kamshet
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
Personal expenses such as tips to staff, additional meals or beverages etc.
Travel or medical insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

Jeep or similar vehicles for transport from Kamshet-Kamshet
Basic first aid kit

You need to get

Rucksack (with rain cover)
ID proof
Water bottle
Torch (with extra batteries)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
Insect repellent
Dry snacks (biscuits, energy bars etc.)
Personal toiletries