Fort Trek Guides

Route, history and travel guides for Sahyadri forts near Mumbai, Pune and Nashik.

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Green plateau and misty cliffs at Naneghat in the Western Ghats

Naneghat Trek Guide: Ancient Trade Route and Brahmi Inscriptions

Naneghat is an ancient Satavahana trade pass near Junnar with a cave and Brahmi inscriptions. Here is the route, timing, how to reach it and what to carry.

Alang, Madan and Kulang forts seen together as a rocky range in the Kalsubai range

Alang Madan Kulang Trek: The Toughest Trio of the Sahyadri

A guide to the Alang Madan Kulang (AMK) trek near Igatpuri: the three forts, why it is called the toughest trek in the Sahyadri, how to reach from Mumbai and Pune, the best time and how to prepare.

Salher fort summit seen from Salota fort in the Nashik Sahyadri

Salher Fort Trek Guide: Second Highest Peak in Maharashtra

Salher fort trek guide: height, Waghambe route, history, best time, how to reach from Mumbai and Pune, what to carry and FAQs.

Konkan Kada cliff on Harishchandragad

Harishchandragad vs Kalsubai: Which Trek Should You Do First?

Harishchandragad vs Kalsubai compared: difficulty, height, distance from Mumbai and Pune, views, camping and which trek to do first.

Kalsubai range seen from Taramati and the Harishchandragad plateau

Taramati Peak Guide: Height, Sunrise and Is It the Second Highest Peak in Maharashtra?

Taramati peak on Harishchandragad: height, how to climb it, sunrise, best time, and the truth about the second highest peak in Maharashtra.

Ratangad fort trek near Bhandardara with With Sakhi - photo 3

Women-Only Treks in Maharashtra: Safe Trek Groups, Best Treks and Tips

Women-only and women-friendly treks in Maharashtra: why women choose them, what to check before booking, the best treks to start with and practical tips.

Ratangad fort trek, Bhandardara - With Sakhi

Night Treks near Pune and Mumbai: Best Sunrise Treks and Safety Tips

The best night treks near Pune and Mumbai for sunrise: Kalsubai, Harishchandragad, Ratangad, Kalavantin, Rajmachi and Tikona, with season, packing list and safety tips.

Konkan Kada cliff on Harishchandragad

Konkan Kada Guide: Harishchandragad Cliff, Sunset and Indravajra

Konkan Kada guide: the curved cliff of Harishchandragad, sunset and Indravajra circular rainbow, best time, how to reach, safety tips and camping.

Landscape around Harishchandragad plateau

First Trek Guide: Easy Sahyadri Treks for Beginners and How to Prepare

Planning your first trek near Pune or Mumbai? How to choose a beginner trek, fitness, what to wear and carry, trek day plan and safety tips.

Sunrise from the summit of Kalsubai, the highest peak in Maharashtra

Kalsubai Trek Guide: Highest Peak in Maharashtra, Route, Night Trek and How to Reach

A complete Kalsubai trek guide: the highest peak in Maharashtra at about 1,646 m, the route from Bari with its iron ladders, the night trek for sunrise, how to reach from Mumbai, Pune and Nashik, the best time and what to carry.

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