Kaldurga Fort, also famously known as Nandhi Mal, is an enjoyable trek near the Palghar region on Manor road. Being close to the city, many people enjoy this trek on the weekends and as a getaway. Due to availability of forest land, tribes and villagers still live here. Although there are no boundaries that are defined, it has a massive rock on top which makes it easy to locate and it was used as a location to keep a watch on the region of Tehelani and the pass through which the Palghar-Manor road passes. On most days, the weather is foggy and windy, but if you are lucky, the view is magnificent showing the Surya River which merges with the Vaitarna River further south. A short walk also leads to a small temple, but, since there is no structure remaining, only some rock shards that indicate a place of worship.
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Type: Hill Fort
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Altitude: 1560 feet
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Region: Palghar region
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Difficulty Level: Medium
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Distance from Mumbai: 100km one way
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Trekking Distance: 4 km approx. (Both ways)
06.00am: Start journey from Mumbai (by private vehicle).
07.30am: Breakfast on the way
09.15am: Introduction and Briefing session
09.30am: Start the Trek
11.30am: Reach the fort and explore the fort
01.00pm: Lunch on the fort
01.30pm Start climbing down to the base.
02.30pm: Reach the base and have Tea and Coffee
03.15pm: Start return journey to Mumbai by private vehicle
06.00pm: Reach Mumbai.
What is included in the tour
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Private Non-AC transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai
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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, Tea and Coffee
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Expertise & Guide Charges
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Basic First aid kit
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Toll Entry Fees
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Necessary trek permits
What is NOT included in the tour
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Water Bottle, Cold Drinks
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Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
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Id Proof compulsory
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Water bottles (2 liters compulsory)
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Trekking shoes compulsory (good grip one)
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Hat/Cap, Goggles, Sunscreen, odomos etc
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Personal Medication
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Rainwear (as per season)
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Energy Bar, Dry fruits, Glucose
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Backpack to put in all the things to be carried. (No sling bags)
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Camera (optional)
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Masks
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Gloves
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Hand Sanitizer