The best winter treks in Maharashtra for November to February: overnight camping on Harishchandragad, sunrise on Kalsubai, Ratangad, Salher, Rajgad to Torna and easy forts for beginners near Mumbai, Pune and Nashik, with tips and a packing list.


The best treks near Lonavala: Lohagad, Visapur, Tikona, Tung, Rajmachi, Korigad, Tail-Baila and Duke's Nose, with base villages, difficulty, time to climb, how to reach from Mumbai and Pune, and the best season.

A complete guide to the Shivneri and Chavand fort trek near Junnar: the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the rock-cut steps of Chavand (Prasannagad), routes, history, how to reach from Pune and Mumbai, and a one-day plan with Kukdeshwar temple.
