Overview/Itinerary

Tikona Fort

Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Maval Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona path. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction. The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists. One can get the eye-catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visapur, Tung, and Lohagad. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev'. The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad, and valleys from the top is breathtaking.

Tikona Fort Details

  • Tikona Fort Trek Difficulty Level: Medium
  • Base Village for Tikona Fort: Tikona peth
  • Region: Lonavala
  • Total time required for climbing Tikona Fort: 1.5 hour one way
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Tikona Fort Height: 3500 ft. (approx.)

Cost for Tikona Trek

  • From Mumbai: Rs. 1299/- per person
  • From Pune: Rs. 1199/- per person

Tikona Fort Trek Event Itinerary

Tikona Trek from Mumbai

Day One

  • 05:10 am - Meet at SGNP main gate, Borivali.
  • 05:15 am - Leave for Tikona Fort trek.
  • 05:35 am - Pick up at WEH metro station bus stop, Andheri.
  • 05:50 am - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop (on the highway), Bandra.
  • 06:10 am - Pick up at Sion station circle.
  • 06:25 am - Pick up at Diamond Garden, Chembur.
  • 06:45 am - Pick up at Vashi below the main bridge near Vashi Plaza.
  • 07:15 am - Pick up at McDonald's, Kalamboli.

09:00 am - Reach at base village and breakfast.

09:30 am - Start ascending.

11:30 am - Reach the top and explore.

01:00 pm - Descending

02:30 pm - Reach at base and lunch.

03:30 pm - Start return journey towards Mumbai.

07:30 pm - Approx. arrival at Mumbai.


Tikona Trek from Pune

Day One

  • 05:45 am - Meet at McDonald’s, Deccan.
  • 06:00 am - Move towards base village.
  • 06:20 am - Pick up at Chandani chowk.
  • 06:30 am - Pick up at Balewadi stadium.
  • 06:40 am - Pick up at Rajyog hotel, Wakad bridge.
  • 06:50 am - Pick up at Santosa Resort, Ravet.

08:00 am - Reach at the base village.

Have breakfast.

08:30 am - Start ascending.

10:00 am - Reach at the top and explore.

11:00 am - Start descending.

12:30 pm - Reach at base village and lunch.

01:30 pm - Start return journey towards Pune.

04:30 pm - Approx. arrival at Pune.

1 Day Available on request Kamshet, Maharashtra
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give/What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • 1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
  • Travel by private non-Ac bus
  • Trek Leader Expertise Charges

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
  • All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
  • Any kind of personal expenses.
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
  • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
Things to Carry
Things to Carry
  • 2/3 liters of water
  • Proper face mask or shield
  • Sanitizer
  • Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on the trek
  • Good Torch must with an extra battery
  • Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
  • Glucon D / ORS / 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

Covid Safety Guidelines

  • Before planning for any adventure activity, please improve your minimum physical fitness. Most of us have been at home for a lockdown period.
  • Please convey your real medical conditions to Treks and Trails India while enrolling for the event.
  • Kindly wear three-layered masks, N95. Carry an extra disposable mask with you. Please ensure all participants, leaders, staff, and general persons wear masks before interacting with them.
  • Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food and objects.
  • Cover-up wear full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.
  • Bring your food and water with necessary cutlery like utility mug, fork, and spoon. Your mug can be used for cooking, eating, and drinking water. Carry your reusable water bottles; please don’t share with others.
  • Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be conducted multiple times during the activities.
  • Kindly do not register for the event or travel if you have come in contact with someone who has Covid19 in the last 14 days.
  • If you have any symptoms like fever, dry cough, weakness, body aches, etc., at the time of screening. You won't be able to participate in the event. You will have to be evacuated on the medical condition and should report to the nearest healthcare center.
  • Maintain a distance of six feet or more while sleeping at night. Incase distance is not possible, try sleeping in a criss-cross manner to avoid face proximity.
  • Please bring your garbage back to the city and dispose of it in your bin.
  • Consuming any alcohol, cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco, drugs should be avoided; they induce a lot of spitting, urinating, and passive smoke, which can be harmful for the general population.
  • Avoid touching new surfaces and touching your mask and face continuously.
  • If your adventure destination is overcrowded, be prepared to change your location or wait for the crowd to reduce.
  • If any participant, trek leader test positive after returning from the event within 14 days of the Activity. They should maintain transparency and inform Treks and Trails India. It will help all others isolate themselves and get tested. Participants and Treks and Trails will cooperate to help manage the situation.
  • Carry your own personal gear.
  • Keep the conversation with unknown people to a minimum and maintain a distance of more than 6 feet while talking.
  • Avoid speaking with the general population and maintain distance to keep yourself safe in these difficult times.
  • Participant need to install the Arogya Setu app

Cancellation Policy

  • 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
  • 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
  • No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date 
  • No show No Refund.
  • Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
  • Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
  • If Trek gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
  • If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.

Treks and Trails Event Rules

  • Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.
  • We all are going for an adventurous and exciting trekking expedition; please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
  • The leader's decision will be final, and all the members should abide by it.
  • We do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments, natural habitat on the trek.
  • Swimming is not allowed in the lake or water tank on the forts. Locals use that water for drinking.
  • Putting your feet in water tanks or on the canon is not allowed on our treks.
  • Any addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco anyone caught doing it will have to exit the trek without a refund and travel back on own expense.
  • People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis.
  • Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
  • Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
  • We should strictly follow the code of conduct to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
  • Listening to music on earphones or Bluetooth speakers is not allowed while trekking.
  • Bluetooth speaker not allowed inside the homestay or camping tents.
  • Drinking/smoking,/eating is not allowed inside the tents.
  • If you damage the tent, break the tent poles, you will have to pay us for the whole new tent on MRP.
  • If you are late for the bus pickup and are not reachable on the phone during your bus pickup, the trek leader will leave without you, and we will provide no refund.
  • Please check things to carry and wear trekking shoes on our treks. 
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can we drive till Tikona peth?

   Yes.

  2. Distance from Mumbai to Tikona peth?

  Three hours drive from Mumbai 128 km approx.

  3.  Distance from Pune to Tikona peth?

  Two hour’s drive from Pune - 80 km approx

  4. Number of days required for this event?

  One day.

  5. Is there food available on Tikona fort?

  No. Food available at base village

  6. How much time required climbing Tikona fort?

  1 hour (one way).

  7. Where can we park our cars?

  Base Village at your own risk

  8. Is there any parking charge?

  Yes.

  9. Are Toilet Available on Tikona fort?

  Not available. During the trek toilets are not available.

  Provision for toilet tents will be made at Villagers House - eastern style commode.

  10. Do Single Travellers Female sign up for these events?

  • We have 60 - 40 % or more Male - Female ratios on our events.
  •  Many Single Travelling Female join our events.

 11. Are Kids allowed on treks?

 Kids below 15 with Parents supervision only

 12. What type of food will be provided?

 Only Veg local home cooked food is available.

 13. Phone Connectivity?

 Limited phone connectivity available for most cellular service

 15. Is cash payment or spot payment accepted?

  • Cash payment is not accepted.
  • Registration against 100% upfront payment only via Paytm / UPI / NEFT / IMPS / Payment   Gateway
  • On the spot payment not accepted.
  • We need to book in advance bus / jeep and make other arrangements upfront payment is must.

 16. Will I get bottled water?

  Normal well water shall be provided

 17. Can I charge my phone?

  No electricity. Please carry a power bank if required

 18. How is the weather now?

  Summer Temperature Night 20oC - Day 39°C approx

  Monsoon it rains very heavily please double pack your expensive phones and gadgets

 19. Can we smoke or drink alcohol?

  NO. People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit event on an immediate basis.

 20. Can we listen to music on bluetooth speaker?

 Listening to music on earphones or bluetooth speaker is not allowed while trekking, bluetooth speaker not       allowed inside homestay.

 21. How do I make payment?

 You can pay online on our website in how to register tabs.

 In case your question is not listed above you can email us highfive@treksandtrails.org 

Pickup point
Directions.
Kamshet, Kamshet, Maharashtra, India View on Map
Activity
Trekking
Destination
Lonavala
Duration
1 Day