Monsoon is a great time to trek and explore new mountains and the new you. Each trek gives you challenges, happiness, and excitement that make you understand yourself better.
This monsoon I started my trek with Irshalgad – One Day Monsoon Trek
About 17 km away from Panvel. It’s an easy to medium level short trek, which is quite pocket friendly. I completed my trek in less than 200 Rupees.
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How to travel to Irshalgad
Take a local train till Panvel station. From Panvel station you can take a rickshaw directly till Irshalgad (Bargain and you can reach there in INR 300 for 3 people) alternately, you can walk till the ST stand, which is about 7 mins walk away from the station. Take the bus till Chouk (One-way fare is INR 20). From Chouk to Irshalwadi it’s about 30 mins walk. Or you can take sharing taxi’s from one kilometer away from the Panvel station till Chouk (35 INR per seat) and walk the rest.
One Day Monsoon Trek Begins
While walking you’ll cross the Morbe dam, which will be on your right. The dam is beautiful, but entry is prohibited. While walking ahead on your left you’ll see a board showing Irshalgad and Prabhalgad. Take left and walk straight. You’ll reach the starting point where some cars would be parked.
You can start the trek from there. On the way, you fill find two vendor shops selling water, Poha, and Chai. The first vendor on your way up has the worst Poha I have ever had, so better take one plate try it, and then order accordingly.
Further ahead you will find a local Mandir on your right (means you’re on the right path). Take left from there and go further ahead. Just before the peak you can rest and chill as the highest peak is quite steep and rocky. So go ahead only if you can make it, else ignore that for your own safety.
One way it would take 90 mins without a halt. Otherwise, it’s a good 5 hours up and down with breaks, rest, and photos.
Things to carry for One Day Monsoon Trek:
- 2 liters of water (there are 2 points from where you can buy more)
- Dry fruits and chocolates for energy
- Food for lunch, as the local food options are quite bad
- Windcheater
- Comfortable Sport shoes.
- Wear comfortable bottoms in which you can stretch your legs easily.
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Nice
I never heard of a monsoon trek and this looks really interesting. Wouldnt be slippery and risky to trek in the rain?
The poha looks really yumm..first I thought it was Maggi which is universal in the hill stations in the north. But I would prefer poha any day.
Monsoon treks have a different vibes, but you need to come prepared, the feeling is just outstanding
Monsoon trek is fun I member 1 to sinhagad as a kid.
Your post is quite detailed. I liked the things to carry list, generally we tend to forget something.
I use to always forget too, so thought it would be handy
Never been on a monsoon trek. Poha and monsoon is a perfect combination. Had one question in mind. Is it safe to go on a trek during monsoon?
Most of these trekking places are full in monsoon, obviously you have to come prepared and take care, but the risk is worth taking
Your post has made me nostalgic. when we were in India, we used to trek a lot during monsoon. irshalgad sounds like an amazing place to enjoy natural beauty with family during monsoon season.
That’s so nice to know, I am sure you have had great experiences
Irshalgad seems to be an amazing trekking option. I love the scenic beauty you’ve posted. Thanks for sharing the do’s and donts as well.
Always a pleasure
One Day trek idea sounds good and liked how detailed you have written the post. Taking care of small things can make the trip memorable.
Thank you 😉
Wow the place looks so gorgeous! Your post is inducing some serious wanderlust in me. Hope to be able to visit it someday!
It’s going to be an amazing trek.will surely plan to this place.i have been to George everst recently.
Woowww