10 Weekend Fort Treks In Maharashtra

Photo Credit: unsplash.com Kalsubai, Bhairavgad, Kalavantin Durg, Salher, Harihar, Pratapgad are all great options for an exhilarating trekking experience. NDTV Profit Trending Desk Updated On 09:18 PM IST, 20 Jul 2023

Looking for an adventure-filled weekend? Then take a look at these ten fort treks in Maharashtra where you can enjoy trekking with a trek group or with your trek friends. Photo Credit: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Kalsubai Fort Trek

The Kalsubai trek is a 6.6 km long trek located in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of the Ahmednagar district. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 8 hours image credit: theindiantrip [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Bhairavgad Fort Trek

Moroshi Bhairavgad Trek is located in the Malshej Ghat region. The trek is situated at 1142 m altitude. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 3 hours image credit: treksandtrails [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Kalavantin Durg Trek

Kalavantin Durg is a 2,250 feet high peak in the Western Ghats, near the Prabalgad fort in the Raigad district. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 4 hours image credit: facebook/WorldwideHinduTemples [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Salher Fort Trek

Salher Fort stands tall at 5140 feet and is the highest fort in the Baglan region of Maharashtra and the second highest in Maharashtra, after Kalsubai. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 3 hours image credit: mtdc [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Harihar Fort Trek

Harihar Fort is a historic Sahaydri fort that lies at an altitude of 3,676 feet from sea level located in the Nashik district. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 3.5 hours image credit: savetoursandtravels [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Pratapgad Fort Trek

This huge fort located in the Satara district is 3,500 feet above sea level. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 2 hours image credit: exploreourindia [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Dategad Fort Trek

Dategad Fort is a small fort located in Sangli. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 1 hour image credit: @meetaphotography [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Kille Rajgad Fort Trek

Rajgad Fort located in Pune district is 1400 meters above sea level and is at moderate level to climb. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 3 hours image credit: peak px [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Gorakhgad Fort Trek

Gorakhgad Fort is a fort located near Murbad in the Thane district and is mostly famous for its challenging inclines. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 5 hours image credit: traversindia [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]

Dhodap Fort Trek

Situated in Chandwad taluka in the Nashik district, this fort is 4829 feet above sea level. Trek Duration Upwards: Approx. 5 hours image credit: facebook/ @adi_gaikwad_31 [{ "selector": ".story-desp_p", "duration": "1.2s", "easing": "ease-in-out", "keyframes": [{ "opacity": 0 }, { "opacity": 1 }, { "opacity": 1 } ] }, { "selector": ".substory_h1", "duration": "0.75s", "easing": "linear", "keyframes": [{ "transform": "translateY(40px)", "opacity": 0 }, { "transform": "translateY(0px)", "opacity": 1 }, { "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1 } ] } ]