photos of trek trip

Matheran Hill station

2011-12-17T09:02:00.000-08:00

Matheran Hill station

Matheran was discovered by Hugh Malet in 1850. The British developed Matheran as a popular tourist resort.
At an elevation of around 800m (2,625 ft) above sea level Matheran is a hill station located about 100 km from Mumbai. Matheran literally means jungle on top. All vehicles (Except emergency vehicles) are banned here.
The only modes of transport are on Horseback, by man-pulled rickshaw, or on foot. Every one living in cities needs this sort of change once in a while.
Old British-style architecture has been preserved in Matheran and most structures are now heritage structures.
Matheran has been declared an eco sensitive region by the Union Environment Ministry (GoI).
If any want to come to matheran from mumbai (CST)
Catch the train Karjat it take near about 2 hr from CST to neral
neral come after kalyan in pune side
train fair is 30 rs from CST to neral
then catch mini train otherwise best way is go to high way and catch any vechile which gose to matheran
Mini train take 25 rs per person
About Surfing
Every one have to walk through matheran or horse riding....
There is map of matheran hill station you can use it
and can see the points according to that....
Best Time to GO
there is as such best time but
oct to april is the nice time...

Before leaving the caves ,fort ,Temples or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...

Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Sun Rise Point

Important note About Sun Raise

Pali Ashtavinayak Temple

2011-11-20T00:03:00.000-08:00

Pali Ashtavinayak Temple (Ballaleshwar)

Ashtavinayaka or eight Ganeshas is located in Maharashtra state of India, The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage tour covers the eight holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune.
Among the Ashtavinayakas, Ballaleshvara at Pali is the only Ganesha who is famous by the name of his devotee and who is dressed up as a brahmin.

Village Pali is situated between fort Sarasgad & river Amba flowing on the other side. On being pleased by devotion of Ballal, Shri Ganesh remained in the stone worshipped by Ballaleshwar, hence is called as Ballaleshwar of Pali.

Village Pali is situated in the Sudhagad taluka in the district of Raigad. This place is nestled between the fort Sarasgad and River Amba. The nearest railway station is Karjat, which is 30Kms away.

When to go?

Any time

Before leaving the caves ,fort ,Temples or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...

Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Lake outside

Mahad Ashtavinayak Ganapati

2011-11-19T23:52:00.000-08:00

Mahad Ashtavinayak Ganapati (Varada Vinayak)

Ashtavinayaka or eight Ganeshas is located in Maharashtra state of India, The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage tour covers the eight holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune.

Varada Vinayak Temple is the fourth Ganesha Temple to be visited during the Ashta Vinayaka Temples Pilgrimage according to Shastras.This temple is at Mahad.It is 85 kms away from Mumbai.Mahad in Maharashtra enshrines Varadvinayak associated with the
legend of Rukmangada,Indra and the Bhadravana forest.The Murty is facing east direction and the trunk is turned on the left side.

Other Places to see Near Khopavali
Zenith Waterfall During Rainy Season (Khopovali)
gagangiri maharaj In Khopovali

When to go?

Any Time

Where to stay?
There are food and Stay Facility at Mahad

Before leaving the caves,Temple,fort or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...
Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Lake Outside Of Varada Vinayak

Map for Ashtavinayak

Haji Malang Gad (Kalyan)

2011-11-17T10:27:00.000-08:00

Haji Malang Gad (Kalyan) Previously known as Malang Gad

Malangad is built on three levels. The lowest level is a plateau which is 1000 feet broad and 2500 feet long on which stands the Dargah of a Sufi saint - Haji Malang. At the other end of the plateau is the Panchi Pir which lies almost at the edge of the rock and is named after the five pirs who accompanied Haji Malang. This plateaus is called Pir Machi.

The next higher level is called the Sone Machi as it is the lower part of the fort. This is a projection of rock with is 70 feet broad and 100 feet long. It is shaped like an elephant trunk. It has a parapet wall with bastions on two sides but there are no machicolations to fire at the an invading army.

The highest level is the Citadel which is 200 yards long and 70 yards broad. This is the summit of the hill and has no fortifications. The water supply is from five cisterns at the top of the hill with a copper pipe to carry water to the lower levels.

Malanggad is different from other forts in Maharashtra. Whereas other forts have several gates and multiple watchtowers, Malanggad has only one small gate and one watchtower which is not independent but a part of the main gate itself. With a wall with no machicolations to fire at the enemy and no fortifications, Malanggad is one of the few forts to depend completely on natural aspects of the hill to defend itself

How to reach
From Chatrapati shivaji terminals (CST )
Reach Kalyan
From kalyan there will be Direct bus to Haji malag Gad

There are two ways to reach haji malag
1st one is shortest and other one by steps.

View From Base

view from base

we took shortest way from base to pachpira point (as shown in above pic)

can reach at the top also but because of time we won't.

Main gate

Old pic of Darga

--Daraga--

there are some point above but if you can make it

Navara Navari dongar

you can reach at the top from left hand side(Keep walking)

Shivneri Fort

2011-08-17T02:17:00.000-07:00

Shivneri Fort

A landmark of Maratha history is the birth place of 'Chatrapati' Shivaji Maharaj. Shivneri fort was a difficult fort to climb in those times and Shahaji, father of Shivaji, worried about the safety of his pregnant wife Jijabai, chose Shivneri as the place where she could safely give birth to her son. Shivneri fort is a well maintained fort and all the important landmarks in Shivneri fort has been well marked.

When you plan a visit to Shivneri, we also recommend exploring the surrounding scenic spots like “Konkan Plateau”, “Nane Ghat”, “Jivdhan”, “Malshej Ghat” and the famous fort of “Harishchandragad”.

How to get in?

The best option is to go to Junnar and take the Sakhali Vaat or Rajmarg to go to the top of the fort.

When to go?

Monsoon, it’s the best time of the year.

Where to stay?

There are a number of hotels in Junnar which provide decent accommodation facilities. On special request, one can also stay on the fort but it requires prior intimation.

Where to eat?

A number of eatables are sold inside the fort but it’s advisable to carry the food from Junnar.

Dhangar Fall (July 31, 2011 ) Near Kondeshwar

2011-08-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Dhangar Fall

This Fall is before kondeshwar Temple but most of the people don't know about this fall . this fall is one of the best picnic spot in rainy season

How To go ?

Reach badlapur station (E) hire auto reach bhoj resort and ask any one about Dhangar Fall.

When to go?

Monsoon, it’s the best time of the year.

Where to stay?

There is a Bhoj Resort near to konndeshwar Temple .‎

kondana caves (NeaR KarJat)

2011-07-06T22:38:00.000-07:00

Kondana Caves

Kondana Caves situated in Karjat offers the ancient lifestyle of Buddhist followers. Ancient rock-cut caves, Kondana Caves are very famous Buddhist caves. These caves enclose sculptures, vihara, cahitya and stupa. Sculptures and stupas are specimens of the ancient period Buddhist architecture. There was a natural disaster in the form of an earth quake in early 1900 by which many stupas, front entrance and floor of the caves were damaged.

From Kondana Caves there is a way to reach Rajmachi Fort. From kondane caves to rajmachi fort takes 2 hr

How To go ?

Reach Karjat Bus station catch sanshi bus and get down at khandpe stop (bus ticket 8 rs per head)

from khandape reach Kondivade around 30 min walk

and from Kondivade to Konadana caves 1 hr

reach karjat sation and hire auto till Kondivade. (approximate 200 rs 8 to 10 seat)

When to go?

After Rainy season.

Where to stay?

There are food and staying facility at Kndivade villege.

but at kondana caves you don't get any food.

Before leaving the caves ,fort or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...
Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Karla Caves (Near Lonavala)

2011-04-16T07:55:00.000-07:00

Karla Caves
Karla Caves is a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut architecture cave shrines developed over two periods - from 2nd century B.C to 2nd century C.E. and in 5th - 10th century. Even though the caves were constructed over a period of time and the oldest one is believed to date back to 160 BC.Located in Karli near Lonavala ,Maharashatra.

How To go ?

Karla is 114 kms. from Mumbai and 56 Kms from pune on Mumbai - Pune road.
State Transport buses ply from Mumbai, Pune to Lonavala and Lonavala to Karla.

When to go?

Any time (this place also famous for Ekveera Devi so that many families visits this place)

Where to stay?
There are food and stay facility in lonavala

Before leaving the caves ,fort or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...
Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

From Base

Karla (Ekveera Devi )

i am able to take one pic

Shani Shinganapur

2009-09-23T20:22:00.001-07:00

Shani Shinganapur:

Shignapur is situated at a distance of 6 kms from Ghodegaon on Aurangabad-Ahmednagar highway. The distance from Aurangabad is 84 kms and from Ahmednagar it is 35 kms. From Ghodegaon, there is a motorable tar road up to the idol of Shri Shaneshwar and is open in all the seasons. The population of this village is about 3000. There are no regular buses but on pilgrimage days there are special transport buses plying to Shignapur.

The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is, that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone.

After Visiting Shirdi you can visit Shani Shinganapur, Shree Saptshrungi Devi, Vani,Kalaram Mandir etc.
All facilities are available in these places.
Before leaving the caves ,fort or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...

Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Kalaram Mandir Near Panchavati ( Nasik )

2009-09-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

Kalaram Mandir, one of the major attractions of the Nashik, is situated in the Panchavati area of the city. It is the biggest as well as the simplest amongst all the temples situated here and dates back to the year 1790, when it was constructed by Sardar Odhekar of Peshwa. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, who has been enshrined inside the sanctum sanctorum in the form of a decked black stone idol. Since the image of the Lord is in black color, the temple came to be known as Kala Ram Temple (meaning the temple of the black Rama)

Triambakeshwar One of the 12 Jyotirling

2009-09-22T21:24:00.000-07:00

Triyambakeshwar or Triambhakeshwar is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is that it has three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra (Shiva). All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri.

Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple is located at a distance of about 30-km from Nasik in Maharashtra near the mountain named Brahmagiri from which the river Godavari flows. Trimbakeshwar Temple is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva and as the source of the river Godavari.

The Godavari River, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, originates from Bramhagiri mountains and meets the sea near Rajahmudry. Kusavarta, a kund is considered the symbolic origin of the river Godavari, and revered by Hindus as a sacred bathing place.

Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Kusavarta Kund
Top Of the Temple
Top Of the Temple
Main gate Of temple
Side view of temple

Ganpati Pule By Bike

2008-08-07T21:15:00.000-07:00

Ganpati Pule By Bike

The Ganpati temple at Ganpatipule is a 'Swayambhu' Ganpati temple and the whole hill is considered as a ganpati. A lot of people visit Ganpatipule and it is becoming a hot tourist destination.
The temple here is very beautiful and recently it was renovated. Every year in the months of February and November the sunrays fall directly on the ganpati idol.
The beach at Ganpatipule stretches for 12 kms. and is a very beautiful white sand beach. However caution should be taken before entering the sea as lot of people die every year because of drowning. The MTDC has a very good resort near the beach.

You will get all facilities in Ganpati pule but if you are visiting this place then you must visit

Bhandarpule
Located at 3 Kms. from ganpatipule, Bhandarpule also has a very beautiful beach
Malgund
Birthplace of Kavi 'Keshavsut' the famous Marathi poet
Jaygad Fort
The fort of jaygad is located at 25 Kms. from Ganpatipule
Jaygad Bunder (port)
The Jaygad Bunder or port is an old and safe port situated at the mouth of Shastri river.
Sangameshwar
Sangameshwar is located near the Mumbai - Goa highway and approximately 50 Kms. from ganpatipule. There is an ancient Shiv temple at Sangameshwar on the confluence of Shastri and Alaknanda rivers.

Before leaving the caves ,fort,beach,historical places or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...
Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

Home of KAVI Keshavsut

Bhimashankar

2008-08-04T22:38:00.000-07:00

Bhimashankar, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, can certainly be termed as a Pilgrim Paradise. The dense forests surrounding the high ranges also play an abode to the rare species of flora and fauna. Situated at the extreme end of the Sahayadri Ranges, this place gives a wonderful view of the world around you.

Bhimashankaris located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune. It is located 110 km away from Pune in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. Bhimashankar is also the source of the Bhima river, which flows south east and merges with the Krishna river near Raichur. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Tryambakeshwar and Grishneshwar. Regular pilgrims near Mumbai visit Bhimashankar from Karjat via Khandas.

How To Reach

Reach Neral (CST -->kalyan--->Karjat Side) by trains and then use tumtum (6 sitter rickshaw) to reach Khandas Villege and then walk 4 to 5 hr then you will reach bhimaShankar

Points to See
Nagfani Point
Hanuman Point

Kamalja Devi lake
Vanaspti Point
Gupta Bhimashankar (Bhima River)

New Pics

view From Base

This is the other way to reach...but risky (Known as shidi cha dongar)

Shidi cha dongar (look closely u can see those steps as mentioned above.)

white line in above pic is the way .

Kund Near Bhimashankar Temple

old Pics

Kondeshwar Temple ( Badlapur )

2008-07-12T03:40:00.000-07:00

Kondeshwar Temple

Kondeshwar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an ancient elephant temple located in the middle of a dense forest. This temple represents ancient Hemadpanthi style of architecture and is constructed using black stones. The main sanctum sanctorum is surrounded by several shrines. Mahashivratri is one of the main festivals celebrated in this temple. As the temple is located on a rocky terrain, it is advisable not to visit the shrine during the monsoon season. Shri Khateshwar Maharaj Samadhi, a pond and a waterfall are located in the vicinity of this temple.

How To go ?

Reach badlapur station (E) hire auto.

When to go?

Monsoon, it’s the best time of the year.

Where to stay?

There is a Bhoj Resort near to konndeshwar Temple .‎

Revisited Kondeshwar Temple on 5 th july 2010 ( New Pics)

Old Pics

Mahuli fort

2008-07-11T21:48:00.001-07:00

Mahuli Fort

Mahuli fort is at 2815 ft., this is a sought after trekking destination.

It is the highest point in the Thane district. The forest surrounding Mahuli has been declared as a sanctuary. Once Shahaji Raje, father of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had this fortress under his belt.
This fort comes in Tanasa wildlife sanctuary.This sanctuary houses rare species like panther, Cheeta, Sambar and common languor.

Other Things to explore are Manas Mandir and tanasa lake

How To go ?

There are 3-4 ways by which we can reach Mahuli fort, but the way we decided was

Asangaon Railway Station (CST-->Thane-->kalyan-->kasara Side).

Then from Asangaon Reach Mahuli gaon (5 Km from station) auto take 200-300 rs for 8 ppl

or by walk from asaongaon station to mahuli gaon takes 2 hrs.

There is shortcut,first reach nasik highway by walk on railway track (takes 20 min) and from there ask any one about mahuli gaon this will take 2 hr. depending on speed of walking..

We decided to walk from Asangaon station.

When to go?

After rainy season. because in rainy season any one can't able to see any nature scenes so that it is better to go after rainy season

Where to stay?
at mahuli gaon or at base you will see some huts and food availability but don't rely on that better to take ur food, water and try to make this trip in one day.

Before leaving the caves ,fort or jungle don't leave anything except your footprints...
Keep INDIA Clean and Incredible

1 st base of Mahuli fort

Way to Mahuli fort

Manas Mandir

Flowers seen on the way

One Small Lake

a Small Dam b4 Starting Actual Mahuli Track

Mahadev Mandir at the base Of Mahuli fort and b4 track

This one of the hut where we can stay

view of mahuli fort from half way

Fort