Treks Across Sahyadri

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25/11/2017

सातमाळ सफर आणि प्रेमगिरी.... दिवस चौथा (२६ डिसेंबर २०१५)

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२ तासांच्या झोपेनंतर थंडीमुळे झोप आपोआपच उघडली. गोड गुलाबी थंडीत आम्ही sleeping बॅग मध्ये आडवे पडलेलो , डोळे अजिबात उघडत नव्हते , सु...

25/11/2017

सातमाळ सफर आणि प्रेमगिरी.... दिवस तिसरा (२५ डिसेंबर २०१५)

http://saketghanekar1.blogspot.in/2017/11/blog-post_19.html

आज आमच्या सफारीचा तिसरा दिवस. नाशिकमधले जवळपास सर्वच किल्ले समुद्रसपाटीपासुन उंचावर आहेत. नेहमीच्या सवयीप्रमाणे पहाटे ६ वाजता जाग...

25/11/2017

सातमाळ सफर आणि प्रेमगिरी.... दिवस दुसरा (२४ डिसेंबर २०१५)

http://saketghanekar1.blogspot.in/2017/11/blog-post_18.html?m=1

ट्रेकला आल्यावर घरात झोपायचं सुख तसं फारच कमी मिळते आणि वेळेअभावी आम्ही कुठल्याही किल्ल्यावर मुक्काम करू शकत नव्हतो. पहाटे बरोब्बर...

25/11/2017

सातमाळ सफर आणि प्रेमगिरी.... दिवस पहिला (२३ डिसेंबर २०१५)

http://saketghanekar1.blogspot.in/2017/11/blog-post_44.html?m=1

सातमाळ!!! सुरगाणा तालुक्याच्या एका डोंगररांगेची सुरुवात जेथून होते ती म्हणजे सातमाळ रांग. ही डोगररांग गोदावरी व तापी नदिच्या ख...

06/07/2017

Kokandiva.....

रणरणत्या उन्हाळ्यानंतर शरीराला थंडाव्याची गरज होती . पावसाळ्याचे दिवस सुरु झाले आणि बरेच दिवस ट्रेकला पण सुट्टी ह...

01/03/2016

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20/01/2016

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20/01/2016

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20/01/2016

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25/11/2015

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15/10/2015

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15/10/2015

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15/10/2015

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19/09/2015

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14/09/2015

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14/09/2015

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14/09/2015

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12/09/2015

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12/09/2015

कॅमेराची बटरी संपल्याने मोबाइलवरून छायाचित्र टिपले आहे

वारुगड

हा किल्ला सुमारे ४०० वर्षांपुर्वी बांधलेला असुन ३६५ किल्ल्यांपैकी हा एक आहे. या गडावर शिवरायांनी वारू म्हणजेच घोडा सोडला आणि इथे या घोड्याची पुजा केली म्हणून याला वारुगड नाव पडले असा या किल्ल्याचा इतिहास आहे. बहमनशहा, निजामशहा, आदिलशहा, निंबाळकर घराणे आणि शिवाजीराजे येथे सत्तांतर झालेत. फलटणच्या निंबाळकरांच्या अधिपत्यात हा किल्ला असताना सईबाईंसोबत लग्न झाल्यावर शिवरायांच्या स्वराज्यात हा किल्ला आला असल्याची नोंद आहे. १८१८ मध्ये दुसरे बाजीराव पेशवे यांच्याकडून विठ्ठलपंत फडणीस यांनी हा किल्ला सातारच्या राजाच्या वतीने घेतला व नंतर इंग्रजांकडे दिला गेला. गडाच्या माथ्यावरून कटाक्ष टाकला असता असे लक्षात येते की हा किल्ला स्वराज्यासाठी आणि संरक्षणेच्या दृष्टीने किती महत्वाचा होता. गडाच्या मागील बाजुस प्रचंड मोठ्या भिंतीसारखी सह्यरांग पसरली आहे जेथुन या किल्ल्यावर हल्ला चढवणे खुपच अवघड आहे. तर दक्षिणेस प्रचंड विस्तारत पसरलेले वृक्ष मैदान आहे. गडाच्या बालेकिल्ल्यावरून या मैदानाकडे बघत असताना आपण विचार सुद्धा करू शकत नाही, त्याकाळी आपल्या शिवरायांनी व त्यांच्या मावळ्यांनी हा किल्ला कसा राखला असेल.
दुसऱ्या छायाचित्रात वरुगडावर असलेली मोठी विहीर अथवा टाक (पांडव विहीर)
किल्ल्यावर एकुण दोन पुरातन पाण्याचे टाके आहेत. पांडव विहिरीला एकूण पाच दरवाजे आहेत. हे टाक पाच पांडवानी एका रात्रीत बांधले असल्याची आख्यायिका आहे. या टाक्यामध्ये बाराही महिने थंड आणि गोड पाणी असते. आश्चर्याची गोष्ट म्हणजे या भागात पाऊस कमी असून सुद्धा येथे पाणी असते. कितीही दुष्काळ पडला तरीही या टाक्याला १२ ही महिने पाणी असते. टाक्यामध्ये उतरायला पायऱ्या आहेत. आत कटाक्ष टाकला असता आपणास खरोखरच पाच दरवाजे आणि सुंदर रेखीव काम नजरेस येते. या पाच दरवाज्यांपैकी एका दरवाजातून किल्ल्यावर आणि दुसऱ्या टाक्यास जाण्यास गुप्तमार्ग होता अशी नोंद इतिहासात आहे. या वरूनच त्याकाळच्या अभ्यासाची आणि शिवरायांच्या गनिमी काव्याची प्रचिती येते.

02/06/2015

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02/06/2015

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02/06/2015

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02/06/2015

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02/06/2015

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09/05/2015

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09/05/2015

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05/04/2015

The fortress is said to have been re built by the first Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath in about age 1714 - 1720 and given in saranjam or service-grant to Sayaji Povar. In last Maratha war of 1818, Narayangad is said to have surrendered to the British. The fort is from the Satvahan Era and was used as a watch point for Junnar - Paithan route.


http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2015/04/narayangad.html

05/04/2015

Rohida fort was built by Yadavas. This fort is situated in the southern part of Pune. The place where Rohida is situated is a stratergically important as this region of Pune is near by Satara and also well connected with Kokan by many ghat routes. In 1656, this fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj. In 1666, the Moghuls conquered the fort but could not hold it for long. Again on June 24, 1670, Shivaji Maharaj recaptured the fort.

http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2015/04/rohida-vichitragad.html

05/04/2015

Malhargad is last fort build in the history of Maratha empires. It was build in the age of 1763 to 1765. The fort was build by Bhimrao Panse and Krishnajirao Panse to keep watch on Dive Ghat. Bhimrao and Krshnajirao were the Peshwa sardar, chief in charge of the "Tofkhana" of the Peashwas. This fort is build on the north side of the Sonori village. It is said that when the for was being build by spade, at one moment blood started flowing out of the rock. Sardar Bhimrao Panse prayed to god Khandoba and decided to build temple on the temple. Because of this the sonorigad became " Malhargad ". Umaji Naik and Vasudev Balwant Phadke refuge this fort when fighting against British.

http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2015/04/malhargad.html

22/01/2014

Karnala fort(also called Funnel Hill) is a hill fort in Raigad district about 10 km from Panvel city. Currently it is a protected place lying within the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. At a height of 445 mts above sea level. Pinnacle is surrounded by water tanks where you can drink water of it.

http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2014/01/karnala-fort.html

14/09/2013

Harishchandragad

The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) likeMatsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era. The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu. Though the cliffs are named Taramati and Rohidas, they are not related to Ayodhya. Great sage Changdev (one who created the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are from the same period. The various constructions on the fort and those existing the surrounding region point to the existence of diverse cultures here. The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar (in Khireshwar village), in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Shaiva, Shakta or Naath. Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. The Marathas captured it in 1747.

http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2013/09/harishchandragad.html

14/09/2013

Kothaligad

Kothaligad (also called Kotligad or Kothligad) is a small Fort (3100 ft) is situated to the east ofKarjat near Karjat-Murbad Road in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous treks in the Karjat area, because of its small height and easy climbing. It is also known as the Fort of Pethbecause of its vicinity to Peth village at its base.
There is a small temple and large cave at the base and a chimney like tunnel (see image) to the top of the fort. This pinnacle is carved from inside forming a staircase reaching the top.
There is a tank of water at some distance from the cave and another one at the top of the fort. This tunnel is the high point of the trek, with its funnel like structure and steps along the inside in a steep ascent to the very top.

http://saketghanekar.blogspot.in/2013/09/kothaligad.html

14/09/2013

Tung Fort

It is about 12 km from Malawli railway station and can also be approached fromLonavala. Tung Fort has an elevation of 1075 m above sea level. Since Pawna dam was built, it is now surrounded by water on three sides. One can ferry across in a boat from Pawna dam to its base village, Tungi.
Tung fort is also named as Kathingad fort. The word "Kathin" in Marathi means difficult. While climbing, one can experience the difficult challenge of reaching this fort. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. From Pawana dam, reaching this fort requires a 400-metre climb.

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14/09/2013

Madhe Ghat

Madhe ghat is a place located around 55 km south west of Pune, bordering the Raigad district. It is in the vicinity of Torna Fort, Rajgad,Raigad Fort, and the backwaters of Bhatghar dam. It is about 850 meters above sea level and situated in dense forests behind Torna Fort.

Madhe ghat waterfall is just ahead of Torna fort near Pune. This trek is one of the most interesting and beautiful waterfall trek. Trek starts route next to the waterfall. The route is into the jungle. You will follow waterfall throughout the way.

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