DifficultyModerate
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
Max Altitude2,300 ft (700m)
Starting Price₹2,299/person
Best SeasonOctober – February
RegionPanvel, Raigad District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- Overnight camp at Prabalmachi plateau — fort silhouettes at sunrise
- Summit Kalavantin Durg (the famous stairway) fresh in the morning
- Best of both worlds — camping experience plus iconic summit
- Campfire, stargazing, and fort views from your camp
- Just 2.5 hours from Mumbai
- Perfect for first overnight trekking experience
Itinerary
06:00 AM
Day 1: Depart Mumbai
08:30 AM
Arrive base. Trek to Prabalmachi plateau (2 hrs)
11:00 AM
Camp setup. Explore plateau and Prabalgad fort ruins
01:00 PM
Lunch at camp
06:00 PM
Sunset views, campfire, dinner
09:00 PM
Overnight at Prabalmachi
05:30 AM
Day 2: Early breakfast and head to Kalavantin Durg
07:30 AM
Summit Kalavantin via rock-cut staircase
09:00 AM
Descent from Kalavantin
10:30 AM
Breakfast at base and depart
01:00 PM
Arrive Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Transport return
- Guide
- All meals (Day 1 lunch to Day 2 breakfast)
- Tents and sleeping mats
- Campfire
- First aid
Not Included ✗
- Sleeping bag (recommended)
- Personal gear
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes — Prabalmachi is easy terrain. Kalavantin the next morning is hard, but trekkers are fresh and it's tackled in the cool of morning.
What's the camp like?
Open plateau camping under the stars with clear fort views. Toilet facilities are basic at the plateau.