Tung Parikrama

 Tung Fort (also called Kathingad) is a steep, conical hill fort in Maharashtra’s Pune district. Located ~60 km from Pune and ~25 km from Lonavala, it is famous for its narrow ridges, challenging 1-hour climb, and breathtaking 360-degree views of Pawna Lake and the surrounding Sahyadri peaks. We will be doing a cycling circuit around these hills starting from Korigad base and ending at pawna dam.

Dates :  27 June,2026

Distance : 30 km ~ rolling terrain 

Duration : 1 day

Difficulty : Moderate

Reporting at : 

6.00 am - Bremen chowk

6.30 am - Orchid hotel

6.40 am - Wakad flyover

8.00 am - Lonavala

Things to Carry : 

• Sports shoes while cycling, sandals while stay
• 1 lit water bottle, extra pair of clothes, 
• 3/4th or cycling shorts or track bottoms, cycling dry fit or cotton t-shirt, riding gloves(optional), sweat band or bandana, Anti-rash cream or dusting powder to avoid a rash near the groin area from cycling 
• Cap and sunscreen lotion, camera(optional), sunglasses, rain jacket.
• Front and rear lights (not mandatory as we will ride in daylight)

Schedule of the Trail:

Day 1:

• Reporting at mentioned meeting points.
• 8.00 AM : Breakfast at Lonavala 
• 9.30 am : Reach start point in support vehicle. Ride start
• 1.30 – 2.30 pm : Lunch at Pawna dam
• 2.30 pm : Return journey

Inclusions : 

• A support vehicle all along the route, which would take care of your luggage, Rider to lead all cyclists
• A mechanic along with the group to take care of minor running repairs like flat tyre.
• First Aid if required
• 1 Breakfast, snacks & Refreshments and energy drink for the ride, water refill along the ride
• 1 lunch
• 2 extra cycles if any breakdown with your cycle.

Exclusions : 

• Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, liquor, tips to driver or any other service etc. 
• Cycle hire: We will provide you cycles and helmets on hire at the start point of this trail. Once the trip is over we would take the cycle back. Rental for cycle will be 1000
• Any kind of cost needed for major repairs and spares to repair a personal cycle in case of break down. 
• Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc. 
• Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of Pedal Thirst Adventures and its associates; like change in itinerary due to road blockage, landslides, bad weather conditions, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which Pedal thirst adventures and its associates do not have any control. 
• Items not specified above in “Inclusions”. 

Trail Ticket :

• 2500 per cyclist with own bicycle and helmet.
• 3000 per cyclist with rented bicycle and helmet.

Backup Vehicle for luggage : extra luggage of participants will be carried in a backup vehicle 

Who can participate : All cycling enthusiasts. 

Security Deposit for rented cycle : A refundable deposit amount of 1000 per cyclists plus ID proof photo copy has to be submitted before the trail begins. The same will be returned at the end of the trail. 

Additional notes : 

• Your luggage would be carried in the support vehicle.
• It is mandatory for all participants to wear helmets on the ride at all times. It is also essential that your cycles be fitted with front and rear lights. Participant opting for rented bikes should also carry front and rear lights.
• The itinerary described above is the planned one; however due to reasons beyond our control some spot changes might have to be done. The decision of the organizers would be final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.
• The distances mentioned in the above itinerary are to the best of our knowledge & information. Some minor variations would be expected.  

Cycle safety & discipline

The cycles given are to be kept safe. Any damage/theft of cycles or helmets due to negligence of participant, the cost will be borne by the concerned participant.   

 Talk with lead : 9028280766  / pedalthirstadventures@gmail.com