Treks in Nashik

Stairway to Heaven Harihar Gad Harshgad  or Harihar Fort is situated in Nashik, Maharashtra. Being an important fort in Nashik District, Harihar Fort was basically built to overview the trade route over Gonda Ghat. The fort is visited by many travelers due to its extraordinary rock-cut steps. Constructed during the Yadava period, Shahaji Raje Bhosale surrendered Harihar Fort to Khan Zamam along with Tryambak and also Poona forts in 1636. Captain Briggs captured Harihar Fort in 1818 alongside with other forts. Due to panoramic views and easy terrain throughout the trekking route, Harihar Fort attracts various levels of trekkers from amateurs to experienced. It was said that a legendary Himalayan mountaineer- Doug Scott has climbed this vertical steps of Nirgudpada in November 1986. Vertical steps Things to look out from/on the fort The Rock cut entrance stairs The main entrance The rock cut path from the main entrance to the second door. The second door The secret door Hanuman ...

The fort that lead Mughals on a pretty dance Ramshej According to the history, after death of Shivaji Maharaj, many forts put up strong resistance under the leadership of his son Sambhaji. This tiny fort was no exception. The fort was attacked by Aurangzeb's army and his commanders threatened the Maratha kingdom saying that they would capture the fort in hours but Shivaji Maharaja's son Sambhaji and his army resisted these attacks for almost 6 years. Later, Ramshej fort was one of the 17 strongholds which were surrendered to the British in 1818 CE. Ramshej literally means Lord Ram's bedstead. It is believed that Lord Rama had made this place as his residence for some time during his exile; hence the fort got its name. To reach Ramshej fort, visitors can take a bus right up to Aashewadi Village, which lies at the foot of the fort. The way to the fort starts from Aashewadi on the south side and it takes 1 hour to reach the top of the fort. En route, there is a small temple of...

Source of Godavari The state of Maharashtra offers many treks to adventure lovers. Come monsoon and outdoor lovers gear up to explore the green trails of the Sahyadris. One such lovely trek is to Brahmagiri hills, the origin of the largest river in peninsular India, Godavari.  Trimbakeshwar, is a very popular pilgrimage and is always full of people. It's a small 3 hour trek to the top and back but quite scenic. History of Brahmagiri Lord Shankar was pleased with Lord Brahma when he meditated here and said ” I shall be known by your name”. Hence it is called as Brahmagiri. Five peaks of this mountain are called Sadyo-Jata, Vamdev, Aghora, Ishana and Tat-Purusha and are considered as five mouths of the Lord Shiva and they are worshipped. The water flows in three directions on the Brahmagiri mountain. The one flowing towards east becomes Godavari river, one flowing towards the south is Vaitarna river and the one flowing towards the west is called the west-flowing Ganga and meets Godav...