Updated: Jun 13, 2023
Travel Plan - Mumbai - Umbarnewadi
Distance - 100 km covered to and fro.
Time - 4 hrs one way approx.
Commute - By public Transports
One such hidden gem in the very famous Matheran range of treks is ladder route. Pisarnath caves lie just below the Matheran plateau. Some people say that the temple from the cave was shifted to the bigger Pisarnath temple at top. This route is very offbeat and loved by all the pro- trekkers for its peacefulness, emptiness & the beautiful views it offers.
Travel Plan - Mumbai - Kandas
Distance - 115 km covered to and fro.
Time - 4 hrs one way approx.
Commute - By public Transports
The forts of Padargarh and Tungi were built to keep an eye on the ancient Ganesh (Ganapati) ghats leading to Bhimashankar via Karjat - Khandas. Both these forts were built for surveillance, so there are not many ruins on these forts. Since the way to Padargarh is broken at places, the fort can be climbed only by using the materials of mountaineering. The two katal sulekas on The Padargarh are known as the "Palace of Artistini".
Travel Plan - Mumbai - Dehene
Distance - 200 km covered to and fro.
Time - 5 hrs one way approx.
Commute - By public Transports
Ajoba or Ajaparvat (Grandfather Mountain). The mountain is known to be one of the most elevated crests in its range and hardest treks in Maharashtra. Ajoba and its surroundings are extremely beautiful. Ajoba is well known for the Valmiki Rishi ashram where goddess sita was said to be staying in the wake of being divided from master Rama. Ajobagad situated right between Ratangad and Harishchandragad in the Balaghat range , looks like a Puranic figure. The 3,000 feet vertical wall of this fort is a challenge and different target for climbers.
