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Fort treks are not only a must-have adventure for trekking lovers but also a place with a rich history providing ample natural beauty.
Author: Supalee Dalai | Credit: Canva
A Kolkata-based travel enthusiast named Raghu shared a collection of top Fort Trek destinations in Maharashtra on platform X that might be the ones to satisfy your adventurous soul. Let’s check it out!
Author: Supalee Dalai | Credit: Canva
HariHar Fort Trek: Located in the Nashik district, Maharashtra, the view is breathtaking once you reach the hilltop. The attraction of this fort is the almost 80-degree inclined steps towards the top.
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Rajgad Fort Trek: Embedded with mesmerizing architecture and rich history, the fort was once the capital city of the Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for 26 years.
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Pratapgarh Fort Trek: Well-known for the battle of Pratapgarh, this fort is located in Satara district near Mahabaleshwar. For trekking and nature lovers, this is a heaven with lush greens and breathtaking waterfalls.
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Tikona Fort Trek: Offering an easy one-day trekking, this fort is popular among the Mumbai and Pune trekkers on the arrival of monsoon.
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Rajmachi Fort Trek: Located between the two popular hill stations, Lonavala and Karjat, this fort was built by Satavahanas. It is popular for sighting of fireflies that swarm to the area in the evening time.
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Irshalgad Fort Trek: Standing nearby to the Matheran hill station, Irshalgad is a boat-shaped hill that can be easily recognised from afar.
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Torna Fort Trek: Known as the highest hill station in Pune, it has a rich history under many rulers. The fort is laden with stunning flower beds with a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
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Ratangad Fort Trek: A part of the Kalsubai range that includes many highest peaks of Sahyadris, Ratangad Fort offers the best views of the surroundings including the robustness of Sahyadris.
Author: Supalee Dalai | Credit: X/Raghu
Dhodap Fort Trek: The lesser-known second-highest fort in Maharashtra with a rich history and ample natural landscape visuals.
Author: Supalee Dalai | Credit: X/Raghu
Lohgad Fort Trek: Lohgad or Iron Fort is situated in the Lonavala region of Maharashtra. As the monsoon arrives, the fort becomes the hotspot for trekkers and nature lovers with the bounty of nature owing to the Sahyadri hills.