With monsoon hitting Maharashtra, it is the best time to trek if you want to see the scenic beauty of the Sahyadri mountains and forts. As for people in Mumbai, we won’t have to travel farListing down the Best trekking spots for monsoon from Mumbai
1. Kalsubai
Starting with the highest peak of Maharashtra and the Sahyadri mountains is Kalsubai, a part of the Kalsubai Harishchandragad sanctuary.
The best experience here is in the rainy season. With Lush green scenery, hazy clouds, and amazing waterfalls.
The trekking route attracts a large number of adventurers, coming to conquer the highest peak in Maharashtra.
Height: 5400ft
Best time to go: June to September
Difficulty level: medium to hard level: Medium
2. Rajmachi Trek
Rajmachi Fort is one of the many historical forts in the rugged hills of the Sahyadri mountains. Trek to the Rajmachi Fort is very scenic, located around 15km from Lonavala, and is one of the Best trekking spots for monsoon from Mumbai.
It offers a comparatively easy trek and may be approached via Karjat or Lonavala. Both routes are surrounded by lush green forests and magnificent valleys.
Height: 2,710ft
Best time to go: June to September
Difficulty Level: Easy
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3. Rajgad Fort Trek
Rajgad Fort is an iconic place located near Pune. The place is historic and attracts many tourists to it.
Trek is strenuous and takes every bit of effort from you from the start itself, but the Views are obviously breathtaking and worth every bit of effort.
In the rainy season, especially when it is raining, the ropeway crosses a waterfall and you have a mesmerizing view of the waterfall.
Height: 2901ft
Best time to go: October to March
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. Lohagarh Trek
Perched atop an impressive hill near Malavali, this destination is the perfect amalgam of ancient architecture and natural beauty.
Unlike other forts, it has stone steps leading right to the top of the fort which makes it easy even for a novice climber.
The view from the fort is breathtaking; one can see the Pauna Lake lying lazily below.
Height: 3450ft
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best time to go: June to February
5. Vikatgad Fort trek
This fort is situated in lush green Neral near Matheran. There are multiple routes leading to Peb Fort/ Vikatgad.
The focus of attraction here is the only standing Bastion or ‘Burj’ facing the ‘Panorama point’ of Matheran. The 360-degree view of valleys on both sides will surely leave you spellbound.
Trek here is not easy, especially in monsoon, the upper patch gets narrow and one must be very careful.
You will find nothing but Nature at its purest best when you start climbing.
Height: 2,100ft
Difficulty Level: Medium
Best time to go: July to Feb
6. Korigad Fort Trek
Korigad is a beautiful hill fort located at around 20 km from Lonavala near Amby Valley. Some of the structures on the fort are still intact and the views that one would get from the top are just splendid.
One finds two lakes upon reaching the top of the fort. The best view is of the iconic waterfall of korigad, its a feast to the eye.
Height: 3,050
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best time to go: Throughout the year
7. Prabalgad Trek
And the last trek on this list, it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted. Definitely not for first-timers and rookies.
A trek to Prabalgad is perfect for those who enjoy adventure and the way to the fort is a dangerously steep climb. The steps leading up to the fort are cut into the rock of the hill.
Reaching the fort is one of the toughest trekking challenges in Maharashtra and only if you are an experienced trekker should you go for this trek.
Height: 2,300
Difficulty Level: Medium-hard
Best time to go: September to January
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Research Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_peaks_of_Maharashtra
