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Mahuli Fort Trail
Mahuli, Maharashtra
82.8 Km from Mumbai
Altitude
858 m
Duration
3 hrs
Difficulty
Medium
Popularity
High
Mahuli Fort is a well-known trekking destination around Mumbai. It was a very important fort during the Maratha and Mughal era's and had passed hands over the years. It is mentioned in many historical documents and was considered an important fort to rule due to its proximity to the Konkan coast and Mumbai.
The forest around Mahuli fort has now been declared a sanctuary and is maintained by the forest department.
The forest around Mahuli fort has now been declared a sanctuary and is maintained by the forest department.
Routes
Base Village
Mahuli
3 hrs
Distination
Mahuli Fort
The route from Mahuli village is a well-marked trail. Since it is maintained by the forest department there are signboards and informational hoarding about various animals found in the vicinity along the trail.
You will incur a small fee from the forest department at the start of the trail. The amount goes towards the upkeep of the fort.
You will incur a small fee from the forest department at the start of the trail. The amount goes towards the upkeep of the fort.
Head towards Mahuli village by Bus/Auto-Rickshaw from Asangaon railway station
ETA 20 min
Rickshaw:
Auto rickshaws are available for hire at Rs 250 one way from Asangaon railway station to Mahuli village.
Buses:
Buses are available to reach Mahuli village from the Shahapur bus stop at a distance of about 3 km from the Asangoan railway station. There are ST buses plying between Shahapur and Mahuli base village. One can reach Shahapur bus stop by shared autorickshaws.
Timings:
6:00 am /8.:05 am /10.05 am /11:30 am /12.25 pm / 2.30 pm / 4.00 pm / 6.00 pm.
Hike from Mahuli village to Mahuli fort
ETA 3 hrs
Hike up the beautiful and well-maintained trail to Mahuli fort.
Base Village
Wandre
4 hrs
Distination
Mahuli Fort
This route originates from Wandre village and is a lesser-known route. It requires ropes to ascend the final patch before the Kalyan Darwaza.
It is best to hire a guide from Wandre village to ascend this route.
It is best to hire a guide from Wandre village to ascend this route.
No route details.
Places to see
1
Caves
2
Water Springs
3
Temple ruins
4
Lake
5
Vajir pinnacles
6
Kalyan Darwaza
7
Bhandargad
8
Palasgad
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