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.
What is included in the tour
- Private bus Travel(Non ac buses)
- Breakfast and tea
- Lunch(Veg)
- First aid
- Fun games during the bus journey
- Local Guide charges
- Entry charges
- Expertise from our team
What is NOT included in the tour
- Anything not mentioned above
- Bisleri
- Snacks
- Tikona Fort Trek Difficulty Level: Medium
- Tikona Fort Trek Height: 3500 ft. (approx.)
- Base Village for Tikona Fort: Tikona peth
- Tikona Fort Trek Region: Lonavala
- Korigad Fort Trek photos: available in the photo gallery.
- Trekker Fitness and Endurance: Medium and BMI under 30
- Best time to visit Korigad Fort Trek: Monsoon Season
- Total time required for climbing Korigad Fort: 1-1.5 hour one way
- Tikona Trek's nearest railway station is Lonavala.
- Duration: 1 day
- Tikona Trek Type: Fort Trail
- Distance from Mumbai to Tikona fort starting point: 128 kilometres
- Distance from Pune to Tikona fort starting point: 80 kilometres
- 05:30 am - Meet at SB Road.
- 06:00 am - Pick up at Wakad.
- 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.
- Please wear full pants and full sleeves t-shirts to protect from tanning, thorns, insects in the jungle
- Snacks(Energy bars, Chikki, Biscuits, Sprouts, Chips, Dry fruits) Glucon D/Protein shakes/Gatorade/ORS
- Carry extra pair of clothes which we can change after completion of the trek.
- 2/3 liters water. Shortage of water is faced during treks so please carry enough water.(Mandatory)
- Any personal medicine and personal first aid(Mandatory)
- Good grip trekking shoes (Mandatory)
- One day backpack/rucksack of 30 liters (Mandatory)
- Rains are expected so please carry a raincover /Jacket and cover your phones also in a plastic cover.
- Don’t bring any expensive and not required items during treks.
- Trekfit wont be responsible for any loss of phone/valuable item.
- Good torch with an extra battery if you have planned a night trek.
