There are many kinds of people living in the world, some of them love to take on challenging activities like trekking. Trekking is a favorable habit to get closer to Nature and the Wild. The best time for trekking is monsoons when the weather conditions are extraordinary and the magnificence of nature glances more impressive with the presence of hills, dense woodlands, and mountains. There are many places present in Pune for trekking.
Here you can enjoy the wonderful view with great trekking adventures. You can go to these places summarized below.
1. Rajmachi Trek
Rajmachi Trek is nestled amid two popular hill stations – Lonavala and Karjat. You can start trekking via the Lonavala side or another being the Karjat side and offers trekkers to climb two forts starting from the same base village of Udhewadi. The Rajmachi Trek is one of the satisfactory treks to camp and glimpse stars sparkling in the dusk sky. It’s a 2-day trek.
Region – Maharashtra
Duration – 4-5 hours
Grade – Easy
Maximum Altitude – 3000 feet
Trekking Distance – 14 Km
Base camp – Udhewadi
Best Season – June to February
2. Dudhsagar Trek
Dudhsagar waterfall is one of the massive waterfalls in India. It is a beautiful well-known trekking destination among Indians and foreign trekkers. The term ‘Dudhsagar’ means ‘sea of milk’ as the waters drop an enormous proportion from the cliff and it glares like milk.
Region – Sonaulim, Goa
Duration – 6-7 hours
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Train/bus
Grade – Easy
Maximum Altitude – 3000 feet
Trekking Distance – 11 Km
Best Season – any time during the year
3. Irshalgad Fort Trek
Irshalgad Fort is located on a hill, and the grade of the trek is quite complicated, the base village is Irshalwadi from where the trek commences. It will take around one hour to reach the fort from Irshalgad village. Lodging establishment is not accessible on the exterior of the fort, and a food facility can be organized from Irshalwadi. Drinking water is not available during the trek.
Region – Karjat
Duration – 2 hours
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Train/bus
Grade – difficult
Maximum Altitude – 3700 feet
Trekking Distance – 6.5 Km
Best Season – any time during the year
4. Shivneri Fort Trek
An ancient military fortress established near Junnar that’s around 106 km from Pune is Shivneri Fort, a metropolis inside the Indian nation of Maharashtra. It’s known for the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje.
Region – Maharashtra
Duration – around 1hours
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Train/bus
Grade – Medium
Maximum Altitude – 3500 feet
Trekking Distance – 2 Km
Best Season – any time during the year
5. Matheran Trekking
This elegant hill town is located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is unspoiled amazement of the state. Matheran is an overnight train trip which is away from Nagpur and it is one of the popular weekend escapes for people in Maharashtra. The place is known for a great variety of medicinal herbs and plants, and also for the two lakes that are located here.
Region – Sondewadi, Maharashtra 410102
Duration – 1 hr 30 mins
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Train/bus
Grade – Medium
Maximum Altitude – 2,625 feet
Trekking Distance – 8 Km
Best Season – June to August
6. Vasota Fort Trek
It was protected by Tai Telin, a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi, a killer of the fort when he was apprehended. Vasota fort is associated with the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II of Panhala from 1178 to 1193. Vasota constantly remained with Shirkes, Marathas, and Mores during the 16th century. It is a nice adventure of trekking from the jungle to Vasota Fort, particularly when one reaches the roof of the Fort in the early morning to get an impressive view of sunrise.
Written 30 November 2019
Region – Patan Taluka of Satara District, Near Bamnoli Village
Duration – 1 hr
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Bus/Cab/Boat/Walk/Trek
Grade – hard
Maximum Altitude – 3800 feet
Trekking Distance – 6 Km
Best Season – December to February
7. Lohagad Trek
Lohagad Pune overlooks the Pawna lake discovered to the south of the cliff. The cliff expands to the North-Western part to a fortified ground which is known as Vinchu Kata Scorpion’s tail. It’s called so because of its resembling contour. Lohagad has four large gates which are still in good condition and relatively intact. This palace has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeology Survey of India. It is one of the best trekking paths near Mumbai and Pune for newcomers. It’s a must in the wish list of all Mumbai hikers places near Lonavala to explore.
Region – Khandala, Lonavala Maharashtra 410406
Duration – 12 hr
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Car/Trek
Grade – easy
Maximum Altitude – 3,389 feet
Trekking Distance – 65 Km
Best Season – winter and monsoon
8. Peb Vikatgad Trek
Standing at an altitude of 2,052 ft and was especially used as a granary and observatory by the ruling militaries. The strategically planned location gives an authoritative view of Chanderi fort, Malanggad, Nakhind Hill, Tahuli, Kalavantin, Prablagad, and Matheran Plateau in bright weather.
Region – Near Neral
Duration – 2 hr
How to reach Dudhsagar Trek: Bus/Trek/Walk
Grade – easy
Maximum Altitude – 2100 feet
Trekking Distance – 65 Km
Best Season – winter and monsoon
