The monsoon Trekking

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Lohagad fort near Lonawala during monsoonThe monsoon is here. And what can be better way to enjoy the monsoon than trekking? There are lot of choices for a monsoon trek. Here I will be sharing few of them.
The start of monsoon season has to be with "Katraj to Sinhagad" trek. (30 July is Enduro. Don't miss it.) Tikona is a fantastic option for enjoying the magnificent view of Pavana lake and the mawal ranges after rains. (This is the area where Amitabh Bacchan and Aamir Khan are planning to build their farmhouses).
Rohida is one place which provides spectacular view of Bhatghar dam with the rains pouring in from all sides. Rajgad will be one wild choice for enjoying the best of the monsoon Flora and Fauna. (You have to be aware of capricorns though). Raigad had always been perfect choice of monsoon trek. You will also get to enjoy the "Konkan Rains" in this trek.
Harishchandragad is a choice if you wanna enjoy countless water falls of Sahyadri. A further bike ride to Kalyan via Malshej Ghat will be one experience you are gonna share with your generations to come..
Panhala to Vishalgad is one of the wild treks you will prefer for monsoon. The 3 day trek passing via dense forests full of thousands of colorful birds and few wild animals is gonna be one of your most memorable experience. However, this trek should not be tried by a group of leass than 10.
Bhimashankar is a good option if you are a group of 20+ people. The area is full of wild animals including striped tigers. And monsoon is normally mating season of these animals. So you have to take care cause animals are kinda violent this time.
Korigad near Lonawala is an easy but beautiful trek for monsoon. Kothligad near Karjat is one medium difficulty trek. But being at the natural caves at the top of fort is one thing you will remember for sure.
Sudhagad near Pali is one of the most beautiful spots in monsoons. However, snakes can be a caution in the area. Also the route is some places very risky in rains.
Ratangad near Bhandardara is like a jewel true to its name. The Amruteshwar temple and nearby Randha falls are worth a look and thousand memories.


Above all these options, there is one special trek which is considered as the true enjoyment of monsoon. The 7 day Lonawala to Bhimashankar trek passing through the dense forests, hundreds of waterfalls, tens of hills and water streams, ups and downs along the Sahyadri ranges is definitely the best one monsoon can provide.


For any more information, my phone number is 9890774748. Or you can drop me a mail at trek@dineshsoni.com

Happy Trekking.. :)

- Dinesh Finally completed this scribble at 11:45 AM  

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