Ratangad Trek Guide: Routes, Nedhe, Camping & Map The Ratangad Trek is widely celebrated as one of the most rewarding adventures in Maharashtra. Rising to an elevation of 4,255 ft (1,297 m) above the serene waters of Arthur Lake in Bhandardara, Ratangad (literally meaning the Jewel Fort) is nestled inside the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary. […]
Sahyadri Forts
History, routes and trekking tips for the forts of the Sahyadris.
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History, routes and trekking tips for the forts of the Sahyadris.


Harishchandragad Trek: The Crown Jewel of the Malshej Ghat Rising to an altitude of 4,671 ft (1,424 m) in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Harishchandragad is one of the most celebrated hill forts in the Western Ghats. Dating back to the 6th century under the Kalchuri dynasty, with ancient caves carved around the 11th century, […]

A complete guide to the Bhimashankar trek - Ganesh Ghat and Shidi Ghat routes, the Jyotirlinga temple, the wildlife sanctuary and the giant squirrel, with timings, difficulty and season.

Eight beginner-friendly treks near Mumbai, from a ₹299 coastal fort reached by local train to your first real fort climb - with honest difficulty, what to expect and what to carry.

Twelve Sahyadri treks worth doing in the monsoon - waterfalls, mist and green ridges - with difficulty, what the rain changes on each trail, and how to stay safe on wet rock.
