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Trekking around IGATPURI
MAHULI (762 m) : There are two formations - Mahuli and Chanderi. The pinnacles can be seen from Asangaon station. Chanderi is tricky and steep with good views of imposing pinnacles. Travel from Kalyan to Asangaon station by train (Kasara). Reach Mahuli village by auto (5 km). A track on the right side climb up the gully in the east face, reaching the saddle at 600 m. The fort has a large plateau having a water tank and excellent views of Tansa lake. To and fro trek takes 4 hour.
Bandaragad fort is near and can be reached by basic rock climbing. Palasgad is at the same plateau.
KULANG (1473 m) - Kulang offers one of the highest climbs from the base. From Igatpuri to Bavli (8 km) by Manveda bus. Follow the road 1 km and take the left track which climb to Kulangwadi (2 hour, one way). Reach the base of the col of Kulang and chota Kulang. Left track leads to a ridge. Climb the ridge via carved steps to top (4 hour trek from Kulangwadi to fort and back). Excellent views of Madangad, Alang and Kalsubai. A huge cave and water cisterns are on the fort.
MADANGAD (1473 m) - The fort has a huge hole at the right hand top. Reach Kulangwadi as in Kulang and approach the col of Alang and Madangad (Shiv Khind). From the col follow the right exposed track to the bottom of the rock climbing wall. After a 13 m rock climb with rope steps leads to top. Excellent views of Alang and Kulang. A cave at good condition at the top. The trek from Kulangwadi to fort and back takes 5.5 hour.
ALANG (1482 m) - Three fourth of the fort has to be traversed in atleast three times. From the col of Alang and Madangad (Shiv Khind) descend on left to the forest. A flat traverse to almost end of the fort and a small rock climb takes one to the next level of the fort. Another long flat exposed traverse takes to the other end of the fort near Madangad. A cave can be seen here and the track climbs to the top. The summit has water cisterns and a temple.
PATTA (1390 m) - Travel to Konkanwadi phata via Taked by Sinnar bus (30 km, 1145 am). Trek to fort via Konkanwadi. Follow the easy 'kachha' road to the temple, 2 caves, a cave cum water tank, a small tunnel and to the top plateau. There is a Muslim style (domed) construction in fairly good condition and few water tanks. One km flat walk leads 12 water cisterns in series and two fairly large caves near the summit. The summit is having an grant view of Avandh fort (1322 m), windmills and lakes.
KALSUBAI (1650 m) - This beautifully shaped peak is the highest peak in Maharashtra. By Bhandardara bus get down at Bari (792 m). An easy route gradually climbs to top. Three iron ladders on the way makes the climb easy. The top is rocky with a fantastic view. A small temple of Devi Kalsubai at the top is legendary and receives many pilgrims. For a change, climb down to Udhavne village on the other side. To and fro trek takes 4 hour.
GHANCHAKKAR (1536 m) - It has many ridges and walls on all sides. By Sangamner bus get down at Randha falls after Bhandardara and walk to Katalpur. A long climb over the barren slopes to top. To and fro trek takes 4 hour.
AJOBA (1378 m) - From Bhandardara lake reach Kalthembe via Muthkel (10 km). Track leads to base of Ratangad and then to col of Kathra. Descend to Kumshet village and reach the base of Ajoba. A zig zag tricky route leads to top. Kathra (1410 m) is between Ajoba and Ratangad fort (1300 m).
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