About Velas Turtle Festival
Velas is a coastal village which falls in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The place is well known for its beaches which reflect nature in its best preserved and pristine form. Besides Velas beach, here are several other tourist attractions at Velas including the Bankot Fort and the Harihareshwar Temple. However, of lately, Velas has […]
Tandulwadi Fort Trek near Mumbai
Tandulwadi Fort is located near Saphale, 104 km north of Mumbai. Tandulwadi is not a fully built up fort, but a series of structures spread over the top of the mountain. The fort dates back 800 years and was primarily used as a watch tower over the surrounding plains. At a height of 1524 feet, it has views […]
Lohagad Fort Trek Blog by Alpesh Adodra
Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level, and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani river and Pavana lake. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain.The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur […]
New Year Camping near Rajmachi Fort
Check out the best New Year Camping around you, contact Treks and Trails India team now! Rajmachi Fort (Killa) is one of the many historical forts in the rugged hills of Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats). It consists of two twin fortresses Shrivardhan Ballekilla and Manaranjan Balekilla, with a wide machi (plateau) surrounding the two Balekillas. Udhewadi is a small village of about 22 […]
Bhaje caves near Lonavala
Bhaja caves or Bhaje caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaje, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau (the division between North […]
Treks and Trails India list of Forts of Maharashtra
Please Note: This list is only for reference purpose ONLY. *** Mark indicate trek to this fort requires high endurance level. NA mention as and where confirmed data not available. Recommendations mention considering average group size and under normal conditions. Best suggested check with local guides and village folks before starting any trek. Caves and […]
Rajmachi Fireflies Trek Blog
Rajmachi is a plateau with fortification about 2200 ft high above sea level located in Sahyadris between Lonavala and Khandala. It boasts of two big forts, Shrivardhan at 2710 feet and Manoranjan at 2350 feet facing each other with a deep valley in between. There is not much construction in the fort which shows that […]
Satara Tour Blog
Places to Visit in Satara, Things to Do & Sightseeing Satara is located at elevation of 2434 feet above sea level. This city was one of the capitals of the Maratha Empire. Satara as a city has contributed significantly as centre of Indian Independence Movement during our colonial past. Located nearby are two rivers Krishna […]
Alang Madan Fort Blog
Alang Fort height is about 4852 & Madan Fort height is 4841 .Alang Madan Fort nearest region is Igatpuri. Trek difficulty grade is quite tough which includes Rock climbing patch. Alang Madan Fort Endurance is high, and there are caves for accommodation purpose.Water is available and food are provided by the villager To reach Ambewadi […]
Kalsubai Trek Blog
Kalsubai is a mountain in the Western Ghats, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Its summit situated at an elevation of 1646 meters (5400 feet) is the highest point in Maharashtra. The mountain range lies within the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is visited throughout the year by trekkers Click to join our trek […]
Trekking Pole Benefits
Every trekkers should invest in good trekking poles it will help you improve balance and provide greater stability during your hike help reduce stress on joints and redistribute weight to reduce fatigue and improve on trail posture.When you’re out hiking on relatively easy terrain, getting into a rhythm can help the miles fly by. You’ll […]
10 Reasons why you should trek
For those who came in late, Trekking is a favourite past time of people from all age groups. People from different social backgrounds, cultures trek world over. Hence today I wish to share 10 reasons why should you trek. For all those who want to explore a new place, to know what around the place […]
Visapur Fort Trek Blog
Visapur Fort is more massive and at a higher elevation than its twin fort-Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch and old houses. Two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the […]
