Korigad Trek, Lonavala

People Also Ask About Korigad Trek

1. How much distance will we have to cover on Korigad Trek?

   The total distance which we will cover on Korigad Trek is nearly 20 kilometers which starts right from the southern part of Lonavala. The whole trek consists of various trails and treks.

2. What will be the route of Korigad Trek?

   There is a best Korigad Trek route is available right from Pune, In that, you are required to head towards Lonavala via the Old Pune-Mumbai Highway. Make sure that you do not take the expressway as you will have to pay a heavy toll on that road which can affect your pocket.
   
   Once you reach Lonavala, you have to take a left from Purohit Chikki center and take the Amby valley road which will take you to the exact base of the trek. Ask the locals for Peth Shahpur village or set the endpoint as "Peth Shahpur" itself on your GPS it will help you find the right Korigad Trek route, which is the base village for the korigad fort trek.
   
   You can park your vehicles at this village safely and start your trek.

3. What is the duration of Korigad Fort Trek?

   The total duration of Korigad fort Trek is approximately one full day. The Korigad trek is a long trek and it will almost take a whole day to trek along the long trails and slippery surface. During the trek you will also get a chance to have some meals like breakfast and lunch which will also take some time.
   
   Then the trek will also have some activities in between where you will also get to see some best views right from the top s including everything it takes almost a day to reach the fort.

4. How far is Korigad fort from Pune?

   The Korigad fort is almost 65 kilometers far away from Pune. One can easily cover this distance and reach Lonavala for Korigad fort Trek by either a train or bus which will directly drop you to Lonavala.
   
   After reaching Lonavala you can reach the trek base of Korigad fort Trek and from there you can join the other trekkers and expert guide for the further trek.

5. What should I carry for Korigad Trek?

   The things which you should carry for korigad trek are as follows:-
   
   - Thrillophilia booking voucher
   - 2/3 liters of water
   - Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
   - Good Torch is must with an extra battery
   - Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
   - Glucon D / Tang / Gatorade sachets
   - One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
   - Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
   - Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
   - Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet
   - Sun Cap and Sunscreen
   - Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
   - Identity Proof
   - Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles

6. What is the best time to visit Korigad Fort?

   The best time to visit the korigad fort is supposed to be in the months of January to April and then in the months of August to December. Maharashtra receives the best of its rainfall in summers in the months of May to July and in this time the trek becomes slippery and difficult to trek which is also not safe to trek.
   

7. How do I get to Korigad Trek?

   You can easily get to korigad trek in various ways which are as follows:-
   
   Via Airways: The best way to reach Korigad by air is to take a flight from the nearby airport which is located in Pune at a distance of about 95 kilometers. After reaching the airport, you can hire a rental cab to reach the base of the trek and from there you can reach the trek point to meet your trek leader for further trekking.
   
   Via Railways: The nearest railway station from Korigad Fort is situated at Lonavala, which is nicely connected to all the nearby cities like Mumbai and Pune by rail. From the Lonavala station, you can hire a rental cab to Korigad. The can will take you to the base at an approximate time of 1 hour.
   
   Via Roadways: You can easily reach the base of the trek by road. The road is one of the most promising sources of transport which will make your journey worthwhile to Korigad. Once you reach the base of the trek you can meet your trek leader and begin the trekking.

8. Is Korigad Trek safe?

   The Korigad trek is completely safe to trek as all the safety precautions are taken care of by expert trek leaders and operators. The trek leaders ensure the trekkers to follow all the safety parameters of the trek and dos and don'ts as well.
   
   We Thrillophilia as a company also make sure to brief our customers about the trek and its each and every detail right from the head to toe so that each and every trekker should be aware of the situation they are going through. The trek leaders are all experienced and capable of handling any medical situation in case it is required.

9. What meals do I get at Korigad Trek?

   During the Korigad trek the 2-time meals will be provided to you as per the inclusion of the package which is morning breakfast and Lunch.

10. What is the difficulty level of Korigad Trek?

    The Korigadh trek is not a difficult trek as it is an easy trek where you can enjoy trekking along with the kids as well. The korigad trek is a perfect trek for the beginners as well who are trying the trekking for the first time.

11. What is the height of Korigad Fort Trek?

    The total height of the Korigad fort trek is nearly 900 meters right from above the sea level.