Peb Fort (Vikatgad)
A fortress hill at the northern end of Matheran, reachable on foot from the Panorama Point side or from Neral, with wide views from the summit.
Peb Fort, also known as Vikatgad, connects to the northern end of the Matheran plateau and is a classic route for local hikers. You can climb from a village near Neral by a path beside the railway tracks, or descend toward it from the Panorama Point side. On the way you need to climb iron ladders and rock faces. At the summit there are caves and a small temple, and you can look down over the Matheran plateau and the Neral plains. The round trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. It is best to go with a companion or join a local hiking group.
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Nearby sights
- Panorama Point
- Hart Point
- Monkey Point
- Sunset Point (Porcupine Point)
- Matheran Hill Railway
- Matheran Market (Kapadia Market)
- Honeymoon Point
- Echo Point