Manikgad Hike

The Hike

Manikgad is a mountain fortress and temple in Gherakilla Manikgad, India.
Located among rolling hills, the temple is a popular hiking spot. Manikgad was built to oversee the trade route from Maval (Pune) to coastal ports. The fort is situated near Vashivali (Rasayani MIDC), which is 27 km from Panvel.

Only ruins of the fort remain. A big rock-cut cistern on the fort is called the “Darya take”. A small shiva linga and a few small rock-cut cisterns are present. The Ganesh gate is the only standing structure. A circular trench is cut in the rock for lime mixing.

Other nearby forts include Karnala, Prabalgad, Chanderi, Malang gad, Irshalgad, Sondai, Lohagad, Visapur, and Sankshi.

Source – Wikipedia

Pictures from – Wikipedia

Pick up locations with time:

• BKC: 03:00 AM
• Ghatkopar: 03:30 AM
• Mulund-Airoli Signal: 03:45 AM
• Vashi: 04:15 AM

Itinerary:

• Reach Base Village Vashivali by: 05:00 AM
• Start Hike: 05:15 AM
• Reach the top by: 09:00 AM
• Hike back by: 01:00 PM
• Lunch at base village
• Return to Mumbai post lunch

• Travel from Mumbai to base village and back in A/C bus
• Breakfast and lunch on the hike
• Snack on the trail
• Guide and expertise charges
• First aid kit

• Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek (example biscuits, fruits etc)