- Matheran Trek
Matheran, with its amicable climate and various trekking trails, attracts tourists the year round. There are almost 28 view-points scattered all around the place. One Tree Hill is one of them. Amongst the various trekking routes, the most famous one goes through the Garbert Plateau. Apart from this, trekking to Chanderi caves is an adventure in itself. Kalavantin Pinnacle Trek allows you to explore the fort at the peak.
Location – Matheran
Height – The average height of these locations is approximately 2,506ft.
Difficulty Level – Medium
Avg. Duration – 1 day
Best time to go – March to May
2. Kalsubai Trek
Kalsubai, with a height of 5,400ft, is the highest peak in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. It’s also a part of the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary which extends from Kalasubai to Harischandragad. Trekking here is best experienced during the rainy season. Once comes across drenched green valleys, cool winds, hovering clouds and thrilling waterfalls during this time. From the peak, one can spot places like Ahivant, Saptashrungi gad and Markindya, beside others.
Location – Igatapuri Taluka
Height – 5,400ft above sea level
Difficulty Level – Medium to Hard
Avg. Duration – 2 days
Best time to go – June to September
3. Korigad Fort Trek
The impressive Korigad Fort is located about 20km away from Lonavala in Pune district. Korigad Fort Trek is amongst the popular treks in Maharashtra. There are two routes to reach the peak. One is from a village called Peth Shahpur and the other is from Ambavne village. One finds two lakes upon reaching the top of the fort. A temple to the patron goddess Korai Devi exists here, along with other smaller temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. One can also walk along the entire perimeter of the wall of this fort.
Location – Lonavala
Height – 3,050 feet above sea level
Difficulty Level – Easy
Avg. Duration – 1 day
Best time to go – Throughout the year
4. Lohagarh Trek
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was famous for his forts scattered all around Maharashtra, and Lohagarh Iron Fort is one of them. Seated on a single side range of the Sahyadris, it divides the basins of Indranayi and Pavna. The four large gates of Lohagarh Fort are still in an impressive condition after so many years. Some of the other attractions here are The Ganesh Darwaja, The Narayan Darwaja and The Hanuman Darwaj.
Location – Near Lonavala
Height – 3450ft above sea level
Difficulty Level – Easy
Avg. Duration – 3 hours
Best time to go – June to February
5. Tikona Trek
Tikona, also known as Vitandgad, lies near Kamshet around 60km from Pune. It’s an impressive and dominating hill fort in Maval in Western India. The hill, measuring upto 3500ft, derives its name from its pyramidal shape. As a trekking destination, it’s famous for its large doors, seven water tanks, temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’ and some Satvahan Caves. At the summit, one comes across the Pawana Lake. One can get spectacular views of the Pawna dam from here.
Location – Near Kamshet
Height – 3500ft above sea level
Difficulty Level – Easy
Avg. Duration – 1 day
Best time to go – September to March
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