GORAKHGAD FORT TREK
Gorakhgad trek near Murbad lies near the Murbad tehsil in the Thane district. This peak has medium difficulty level, suitable for everyone.
Location Address : Dehri village, 26 km from Murbad, Maharashtra, India.
Best Time To Visit : June - March
Gorakhgad Fort Information:
This fort lies near the Dehri village near Murbad taluka, Thane district.
Its an easy one-day trek from Mumbai as well as Pune.
Stands with an elevation of 2150 feet above sea level.
It is famous among trekkers due to its peak.
3 forts namely Gorakhgad, Machhindragad and Siddhhagad lie in the same locality. The fort is small in size in comparison with other forts in Maharashtra.
Sidhhagad is the tallest among 3 of them.
Gorakhgad and Macchindragad are connected to each other by a common ridge.
Gorakhgad Trek Route:
Once you reach Dehri village, proceed towards the Vithhal-Rukmini temple.
The trek route starts from the back side of this temple.
Gorakhgad trek route passes through lush green forest, beautiful species of wild flowers accompanying many waterfalls.
During summer, trek become quite exhaustive due to sun heat.
During summer, the route becomes more scenic.
Gorakhgad History:
Gorakhgad fort had a strategic value during the period of Shahaji Maharaj (Father of Shivaji Maharaj).
The fort has got its name from saint Gorakhnath who punished himself at this fort for repentance of some wrongdoing.
After that, it was mainly used to keep an eye over a nearby region by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
What To See During Gorakhgad Trek:
Shiv Temple: One small temple of lord Shiva.
Caves: There are few caves carved into one side of the pinnacle.
Water Tanks: 3 water cisterns at the middle top of the fort.
Gorakhnath Temple: Tiny temple of Saint Gorakhnath at the top of the peak.
Both are situated next to each other in the same mountain range.
IMPORTANT TOURIST INFORMATION
Time Required : Gorakhgad trek takes about 2-3 hours to reach the fort from Dehri village.
Difficulty Level : The trek route is safe and mountain slope is non-dangerous.
Trek route can be divided into 3 levels – Samadhi point of saint Gorakhnath is the 1st level that has a small plateau.
After that, you have to take carved steps on the mountain slopes which take you till caves.
This is the 2nd level. Reaching up to these caves is an easy task.
Now the 3rd level is tough to go up to the top. The real adventure starts on the 3rd level where you have to climb a steep mountain wall.
You can reach the topmost peak after crossing this rock patch. You have to be careful while climbing over here.
It is advisable not to climb this patch in the rainy season because rocks become slippery and have less grip.
How To Reach Gorakhgad Fort
From Mumbai :
One can reach Dehri village from Mumbai, by taking ST buses from Kalyan bus stop.
Firstly, you need to take a bus to Murbad and then to Dehri.
You can also take private jeeps or tum-tums from Murbad to reach Dehri.
From Pune :
Best way to reach this fort Pune is getting a train for Kalyan station in the night.
You can have an overnight stay at Kalyan station.
Then catch a bus in the early morning with the same route as stated above.
So, Gorakhgad trek provides great opportunities to explore Sahyadri’s.
One can experience lush greenery, beautiful trek route and soothing climate in the monsoon season.
People from all age groups can do this trek as per their convenience !!!!
For more such Treks, please visit my YouTube Channel
Location Address : Dehri village, 26 km from Murbad, Maharashtra, India.
Best Time To Visit : June - March
Gorakhgad Fort Information:
This fort lies near the Dehri village near Murbad taluka, Thane district.
Its an easy one-day trek from Mumbai as well as Pune.
Stands with an elevation of 2150 feet above sea level.
It is famous among trekkers due to its peak.
3 forts namely Gorakhgad, Machhindragad and Siddhhagad lie in the same locality. The fort is small in size in comparison with other forts in Maharashtra.
Sidhhagad is the tallest among 3 of them.
Gorakhgad and Macchindragad are connected to each other by a common ridge.
Gorakhgad Trek Route:
Once you reach Dehri village, proceed towards the Vithhal-Rukmini temple.
The trek route starts from the back side of this temple.
Gorakhgad trek route passes through lush green forest, beautiful species of wild flowers accompanying many waterfalls.
During summer, trek become quite exhaustive due to sun heat.
During summer, the route becomes more scenic.
Gorakhgad History:
Gorakhgad fort had a strategic value during the period of Shahaji Maharaj (Father of Shivaji Maharaj).
The fort has got its name from saint Gorakhnath who punished himself at this fort for repentance of some wrongdoing.
After that, it was mainly used to keep an eye over a nearby region by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
What To See During Gorakhgad Trek:
Shiv Temple: One small temple of lord Shiva.
Caves: There are few caves carved into one side of the pinnacle.
Water Tanks: 3 water cisterns at the middle top of the fort.
Gorakhnath Temple: Tiny temple of Saint Gorakhnath at the top of the peak.
Both are situated next to each other in the same mountain range.
IMPORTANT TOURIST INFORMATION
Time Required : Gorakhgad trek takes about 2-3 hours to reach the fort from Dehri village.
Difficulty Level : The trek route is safe and mountain slope is non-dangerous.
Trek route can be divided into 3 levels – Samadhi point of saint Gorakhnath is the 1st level that has a small plateau.
After that, you have to take carved steps on the mountain slopes which take you till caves.
This is the 2nd level. Reaching up to these caves is an easy task.
Now the 3rd level is tough to go up to the top. The real adventure starts on the 3rd level where you have to climb a steep mountain wall.
You can reach the topmost peak after crossing this rock patch. You have to be careful while climbing over here.
It is advisable not to climb this patch in the rainy season because rocks become slippery and have less grip.
How To Reach Gorakhgad Fort
From Mumbai :
One can reach Dehri village from Mumbai, by taking ST buses from Kalyan bus stop.
Firstly, you need to take a bus to Murbad and then to Dehri.
You can also take private jeeps or tum-tums from Murbad to reach Dehri.
From Pune :
Best way to reach this fort Pune is getting a train for Kalyan station in the night.
You can have an overnight stay at Kalyan station.
Then catch a bus in the early morning with the same route as stated above.
So, Gorakhgad trek provides great opportunities to explore Sahyadri’s.
One can experience lush greenery, beautiful trek route and soothing climate in the monsoon season.
People from all age groups can do this trek as per their convenience !!!!
For more such Treks, please visit my YouTube Channel
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