Prabalmachi Trek is one of the best weekend treks near Mumbai. Your trekking will start from Panvel. At Panvel station, you will be welcomed by our company representative and then transferred to the base village Thakurwadi. After getting instructions from the Team leader, trekking will start towards Prabalmachi. Reach the campsite and get relaxed in the night enjoy the dinner and also a wonderful night under twinkling stars. Overnight stay at the hilltop campsite which you have never experienced before. Day one concludes here.
The second day will start with the experience of a fantastic sunrise. Then you will go for an exploration of Kalavantin Durg. If any want to rest, then he/she can stay at the campsite after enjoying the panoramic views from the top of the Kalavantin Durg and head back to the campsite for breakfast. As you reach there, your breakfast will be ready to serve. After having breakfast, you will descend toward Thakurwadi. You will be transferred to Panvel station after reaching a Thakurwadi base village.
About Location
Prabalmachi is located near Sheung Phata, which is also a base village for Kalavantin Durg and Prabalgad. Prabalmachi is such a beautiful place that offers the most picturesque views of lush green surroundings. From there, you can experience the sights of Karnala Fort, Panvel City, Matheran, Irshalgad, and Morbe Dam. It is one of the most popular weekend treks near Navi Mumbai. During monsoons, this place becomes a green heaven. Other than camping here, you can also stay at the homestays. If you want to relax from the long boring weekdays, then this is one of the best options for you. Here trekking and camping will be a wonderful and memorable experience.
The environmental conditions are suitable, which enriches biodiversity. So in the pre-monsoon season here, you can experience fireflies glowing around. It is the nearby best place to stay away from the city chaos. The Prabalmachi village is perched at a height of 390 meters, and the Prabalgad Fort is 2320 feet above sea level. These forts are proof of the glorious Maratha empire and the well-known King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort was earlier known as Muranjan Fort, and Maratha warriors won it. The Shivaji Maharaj named it as Prabalgad.
The Kalavantin Durg(Fort) is at an elevation of 2250 feet above sea level. The fort was built in the name of Queen Kalavantin in the 15th century near Prabalgad Durg. The trek to the Kalavantin Fort is one of the tough trek routes that exist in the Sahyadri Hills region, Western Ghats. It is nearby Thakurwadi Village in Karjat Taluka. From the Prabalmachi village trek route splits into two parts one is to Prabalgad, and another one is to Kalavantin. The route to Kalavantin is short, and the route to Prabalgad is longer. The trek route to Kalavantin Durg is inclined to 60 degrees and has stone-carved steps which make it tough. Due to the toughness of the route administration only allowed those trekkers who were accompanied by the local guide. The local guide must be from the nearby village.
Activities to Do
The main activity on Prabalmachi Trek is camping and trekking. It is wonderful to have camped at the hilltop where you can enjoy the panoramic lush green surroundings while camping. Trekking is another wonderful activity which you will experience. The difficulty level of Prabalgad forts is medium, and Kalavantin Durg is a little bit difficult. The main this the thrill and adventure which are guaranteed at the Prabalmachi Trek.
How to Get in There
To reach Prabalmachi Camping and Trekking, you have to reach the Panvel. The best option to reach there is a local train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. Panvel has located 35 km from Mumbai. It will take hardly one hour to get there. The local trains are available on a regular basis.
