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FORTS IN MAHARASHTRA

FORTS IN MAHARASHTRA Forts in Thane District Ghodbunder Fort Kamandurg Fort Gorakhgad Fort Mahuli Fort Durgadi Fort Irshalgad Fort Malanggad Fort Takmak Fort Kohoj Fort Tandulwadi Fort Vasai Fort  Arnala Fort Belapur Fort Kelve Fort Dharavi Fort Tahuli Fort  Thane Fort  Forts in Nashik District Harihar Fort Tringalwadi Fort  Anjneri Fort Salher Fort Mulher Fort Galna Fort Ankai Fort Forts in Pune District Visapur Fort Lohagad Fort Naneghat Fort Shivneri Fort Sinhagad Fort Torna Fort Rajgad Fort Purandar Fort Vajragad Fort Rohida Fort Malhargad Fort  Forts in Raigad District Peb Fort Songiri Fort Bhimashankar Fort Karnala Fort Murud Janjira Fort Bhivgad / Bhimgad Fort Colaba Fort Korlai Fort Prabalgad Fort Raigad Fort Sondai Fort Khanderi Underi Fort  ...

LOHAGAD FORT TREK | LONAVALA | MAHARASHTRA

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 Lohagad Fort Trek | Lonavala | Maharashtra I went to Lohagad Fort Trek on 06 August 2017. Almost 3 years are passed but memories of Lohagad Fort Trek are still fresh in my mind. Lohagad Fort Trek was one of the most memorable trek in my life. I went for Lohagad fort trek with 99 hikers trekking group. This was my first trek in 2017. Earlier I was doing regular trek. But due to some personal reasons I have stopped treks in between. After few years gap I had started trekking again. I was very excited for Lohagad Fort trek. Lohagad Fort  Our meeting point for Lohagad Fort Trek was Dadar railway station. We all trekking friends met at Dadar railway station at 6 AM in the morning. From Dadar railway station we went to T.T circle which is located in Dadar East. At Dadar T.T circle bus was waiting for us. Some other trekkers were also coming from different places. So we were started waiting for them. After some time wait all trekkers came from different places. So we starte...

GORAKHGAD FORT TREK | MURBAD | MAHARASHTRA

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 Gorakhgad Fort Trek | Murbad | Maharashtra I went to Gorakhgad Fort Trek on 12 August 2018. I met with my trekking team at Kalyan station at 7 AM in the morning. There was 4 people in the team. From Kalyan we have caught bus for Murbad City. This was monsoon season so there was little rain. We were very excited for Gorakhgad Fort Trek. This was Sunday and early morning so there was not lot of rush in the Bus. We found place in the bus easily. Bus started its journey towards destination. Gorakhgad Fort  Once you reach Murbad City you will easily see Gorakhgad and Machchhindragad Fort. Height of Gorakhgad  Fort is 2137 Feet. Height of Machchhindragad fort is 1500 feet. Gorakhgad Fort is one of most difficult fort in Maharashtra. You will get 90 degree straight climbing when ascending the fort. Once you reach at the top of fort you will get big cave and water cistern. One thing that attracts all trekkers is stay in caves of Gorakhgad Fort. Gorakhgad Fort Entry ...

TARKARLI BEACH SCUBA DIVING | MALVAN | MAHARASHTRA

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 Tarkarli Beach Scuba Diving | Malvan | Maharashtra   Tarkarli is a touristy, yet sleepy hamlet lying along the Konkan coast. Enjoy the warmth of friendly locals, who make the best recommendations for food and activities to be enjoyed in this quaint village. You can have a fairly exciting snorkelling and scuba diving experience here. Expect to spot coral reefs and rare fish species, and return with an increased awareness of nature conservation. Spend the rest of the day lazing on the beach. Head to the nearbuy Sindhudurg Fort, an imposing stone structure with a rich historical and cultural significance . Tarkarli  is a narrow stretch of beach with crystal clear waters, located at the junction of the Karli River and the Arabian sea. Tarkarli is very quiet compared to Goa around Christmas. There are also water sports on offer. A short boat ride will leave you there and you can explore the nearby temples along with panoramic views of Arabian Sea. Tarkarli Beach Scuba Di...

HARISHCHANDRAGAD FORT TREK | PUNE | MAHARASHTRA

 Harishchandragad Fort Trek | Pune | Maharashtra Climbing the third highest peak in Maharashtra can be physically daunting, especially when you consider its approximately 80 degree ascent to a cliff that looks like a cobras hood. One of the most challenging treks in Western Ghats, this route to the ancient hill fort of Harishchandragad is visually rewarding. It take you through a rocky gorge to the Konkan Kada, a vertical overhang with a concave fall of 1423 m, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding green hills shrouded in monsoon mist and clouds. Harishchandragad Fort  Believed to have been carved out in the 11th century, the area is also home to numerous caves and temples, the most prominent being Harishchandreshwar - cut out of a single rock and Kundareshwar, a cave which houses a Shiva lingam surrounded by water. Ideal For :  Experienced trekkers and climbers Grade : Moderate to difficult Trekking Distance : Approximately 8 ...

KAMANDURG FORT TREK | KAMAN ROAD | MAHARASHTRA

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 Kamandurg Fort Trek | Kaman Road | Maharashtra Kamandurg Fort Trek | Kaman Road | Maharashtra I went to Kamandurg Fort Trek on 17 June 2018. Almost 2 years are passed but Kamandurg Fort Trek memories are still fresh in my mind. We all trekking friends met at Naigaon railway stattion sharp 8 am in the morning. There was team of 5 people. One of our  friend  brought a car. So its was very easy for us for travelling. We can easily reach to the base village of Kamandurg Fort. There was very heavy rain on that day. We started our journey towards Kamandurg Fort. Kamandurg Fort  On the way at some places we have found water logging also. We have lost the way also. We asked some local people to find the right way for Kamandurg Fort. When we were going towards Kamandurg Fort suddenly we have seen lot of water gathered on the road. One thing came in our mind that we have to go back without Kamandurg fort trek. We have discussed for few minutes then we have decide...