Peb Fort
Imagine walking on railway track amidst dozens of waterfalls.
Imagine walking on railway track surrounded by dense jungle
Imagine walking on railway track in foggy weather
Imagine walking on railway track admiring the lush green valley views.
Oh hello...I am not talking about Dudhsager Waterfall Trek.
The railway track they leads you to a beautiful fort known as Peb Fort.
Peb/Vikatgad Fort located near matheran hills in raigad district. Its is a popular trekking spot for those seeking an adventuraus trail peb fort is a favourite destination for one-day trekkers.
The unique location of the hill affords it a panoramic view of the entire matheran range.
The trek path to vikatagad/peb is along deep ravines and cliffs. It closeness to matheran and neral attracts many trekkers on weekends
About peb fort : Height - 2100Ft
In use - Surveillance
Owner - goverment of India
Matheran rail rout goes through toy train track and this rout is simple and enjoyable
The toy tarin services from Neral to Matheran is mostly closed during the mansoon dur to the change of landslid in the rail route. Also during the other seasons,the toy train runs at very slow speed so trekking isn't banned on these tracks.
Its very beautiful and peaceful too
However, it was a storage for food grains and ammunition and was also visited by british caption Dickinson in 1818
Due to its proximity to the famous hill station matheran near mumbai,the fort attracts many trekkers mostly during the weekends. From the top of the peb fort,one can enjoy a 360 degree view of the entire matheran hill range.
