Top 10 Trekking Places In Maharashtra

Tripoto
16th Feb 2019
Photo of Top 10 Trekking Places In Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

So, I believe most of the people had to cancel there travel plan due to all this covid-19 situation.

But believe me its going to be more fun when we get back to this mountains.

Today I want to share some of my personal favourites trekking destinations from Sahyadri Ranges from Maharashtra.

10) Ratangad

Ratangad is a fort in Ratanwadi or Samrad, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. This fort is located in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra. It is on the boundary of Ahmadnagar and Thane districts. The fort is about 400 years old.

Location : Ahmednagar District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 4255ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Ratangad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

9) Alang Madan Kulang Trek

The famous crown trek in Maharashtra. Also known as AMK trek. some of the most thrilling routes of all the treks in the Sahyadris, exciting dense forests with magnificent views of mountains.

The three forts, Alang, Marian and Kulang are some of the less ventured regions in the Sahyadris due to the difficulty caused by heavy rains and confusing pathways

that reach out to the fort. These very reasons make the trail sound even more thrilling to the adventurous souls.

Location : Kalsubai Hill Range

Grade. : Hard

Height. : 4400+ ft

Suitable For (Moderate Trekkers to Professionals )

Photo of Alang Fort, Ambewadi, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Alang Fort, Ambewadi, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Alang Fort, Ambewadi, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Alang Fort, Ambewadi, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap

8)The Valley Of Shadows : Sandhan Valley

Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri Western Ghats. The 2nd largest Valley in Asia... Sandhan valley is located on the western side of the beautiful Bhandardara region, near Samrad village

Location : Ahmednagar District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 4000ft +

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Sandhan Valley, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

7)Torna Fort

Torna Fort, also known as Prachandagad, is a large fort located in Pune district, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1646, at the age of 16, forming the nucleus of the Maratha empire.

Location : Pune District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 4400 +ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Torna Fort, Charhat Wadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

6)Kadsari Lingana

Located between Raigad and Torna, Resembling the shape of a 'Linga', this pinnacle attains a towering height of 2,969ft and entices trekkers from across the country. It was used as a jail in Maratha Empire.

Located in this pinnacle is the historic Lingana Fort that was built by Shivaji Maharaj in and around 1648 and was later conquered by the British. Offering enthralling tekking routes, it has now started gaining the attention of adrenaline junkies and has become one of the most sought after adventure destinations around Pune. Among the other activities, one can also enjoy rock climbing, rappelling and sightseeing near the Lingana pinnacle.

Location : Raigad

Grade. : Hard

Height. : 2969ft

Suitable For ( professionals)

Photo of Lingana Fort, Kadsari Lingana, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Lingana Fort, Kadsari Lingana, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Lingana Fort, Kadsari Lingana, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap

5) Harihar Fort, Nashik

Harihar fort appears to be rectangular in shape from its base village. It is built on a triangular prism of rock. Its three faces and two edges are absolutely vertical (90 degrees). The third edge towards the west is inclined at an angle of 75 degrees. A one-meter wide rocky staircase with niches in it is carved out for ascending & descending the fort. There are 117 steps in all. After you climb the first rocky staircase (main entrance) we walk thru below an overhang with a sheer drop. Again one has to climb a set of steep stairs (with niches), then pass thru a staircase inside the rock (like Peth-kothligad fort) and then reach the top of the fort. The view from the top is excellent. After climbing these steps, we get up to the entrance door. The fort has got a tapering plateau with a raised level in the middle. There is a small temple of Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva on the plateau. A small pond is there in front of this temple. Water from this pond can be used for drinking. Making headway from here we come across a palace having two rooms in it. 10 to 12 persons can be accommodated in this palace. One of the vertical drops of the fort facing the Nirgudpada village is called 'Scottish kada', perhaps because it was climbed for the first time in November 1986 by Doug Scott, the legendary Himalayan mountaineer & took him two days to do the climb. This cliff is about 170 meters in height.

Location : Nashik District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 3676ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Harihar Fort, Harshewadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harihar Fort, Harshewadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harihar Fort, Harshewadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harihar Fort, Harshewadi, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

4)Kalavantin Durg

Kalavantin durg was used as a watch tower and is located right next to Prabalgad Fort on the old Mumbai Pune route. The beauty of this trek is the amazing rock cut steps that zig zag their way up the mountain to take you to the top of the fort. One can get a panoramic view from the top, not to mention the thrill of an exposed climb via the stairs.

Location : Panvel

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 3200+ ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Kalavantin Durg, Panvel, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap

3) Kalsubai : The Highest Peak Of Maharashtra

Kalsubai (Marathi: कळसूबाई शिखर) is a mountain in the Western Ghats, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Its summit situated at an elevation of 1646 metres (5400 feet) is the highest point in Maharashtra.

The mountain range lies within the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is visited throughout the year by avid trekkers, Kalsubai temple devotees and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Location : Ahmednagar District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 5400ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of kalsubai Treking And Camping, Bari, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap

2) Rajgad Fort : The King Of All the Forts

Rajgad (Ruling Fort) is a hill fort situated in the Punedistrict of Maharashtra, India. Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajfor almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort.[1] Treasures discovered from an adjacent fort Torna were used to completely build and fortify the Rajgad Fort.

Location : Pune

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 4600ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Rajgad Fort, Pune, Maharashtra, India by Swapnil Jagtap

1)Harishchandragad : The Heaven In Maharashtra

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.

Harishchandragad is one of the best high forts near Mumbai, Maharashtra. Strong fortifications of this fort have multiple entry routes such as Junnar gate route, Sadhale ghat, Nalichi wat and Indore waat.

The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747. Main attractions on Fort: Sapta Tirta Pushkarini, Kedareshwar Cave, Konkan Kada (Konkan cliff), Taramati peak, Temple of Harishchandreshwar.

Location : Ahmednagar District

Grade. : Medium

Height. : 4554ft

Suitable For (beginners to professional)

Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap
Photo of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra by Swapnil Jagtap

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