Mountaineering in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Mountaineering

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Pandav Leni Caves, Nashik Land, Nature

Famous for: Rock cut caves dated back to 200 years


Dated back to about 200 years ago, these rock cut caves were built by the Jain Kings between 1st century BC and 2nd century AD. These caves form a cluster of 24 Hinnayana Buddhist cav...

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Rajmachi Fort, Khandala Land, Heritage, Nature, Water

Famous for: A majestic fort at the peaks of Shrivardhan and Manaranjan


Standing majestically on the peaks of Shrivardhan and Manaranjan, the Rajmachi Fort is a mustvisit attraction in Khandala. There is a small plateau joining the two peaks known as Bale Kila and o...

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Hart Point, Matheran Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: A beautiful place at the Western Ghat of Matheran Hill


Located on the north western side of Matheran hills, the Hart Point is one of the most sought after attractions of Matheran. Nestled amidst dense forests, the place is blessed with amazing natur...

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Echo Point, Matheran Land

Famous for: Popular look out point


Echo Point of Matheran is a popular lookout point that offers some of the amazing views of the entire region. As the name refers, this is the place where the people can enjoy their echoes coming...

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Rajmachi Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajmachi Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Home to rare species of birds and animals


Nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats in the heart throbbing  hilly trains of Sahyadri  ranges, it is a famous destination for both nature loving tourist as well  as the f...

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Manoranjan Fort, Rajmachi Land, Heritage, Nature

Famous for: A massive fort


The town of Rajmachi is quite famous for its massive forts and Manoranjan Fort is one of them. This fort lies on the west part of Rajmachi town. The main idea behind building this fort was to ke...

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Table Land, Panchgani Land, Nature

Famous for: The second longest plateau in Asia


Elevated at a height of 4550 feet above the sea level, the Table Land is the highest point in Panchgani. It is also renowned as the second longest mountain plateau of entire Asia. The place is a...

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Wilson Point, Panchgani Land, Entertainment, Heritage, Nature

Famous for: Amazing view of sunrise


Also known as the Sunrise Point, Wilson Pointis a fantastic tourist attraction where the visitors can enjoy the breathtaking view of sunrise. The place is in the form of a plateau or bare rock w...

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Elephants Head Point, Mahabaleshwar Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Splendid views and trekking


The most enchanting view point in Mahabaleshwar is Elephant’s Head Point. The name of this tremendous point creates the enthusiasm to witness the place with your eyes. This view point got ...

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Kates Point, Mahabaleshwar Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Stunning views of Krishna valley and also for camel riding


Kate’s Point, also well-known as echo Point, is one of the favorite destinations in Mahabaleshwar of Maharashtra. Situated at an altitude of 1473 meters, Kate’s Point offers great pi...

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Lohagarh Fort, Khandala Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Ancient fort situated on the Sahyadri hill ranges


Literally means Iron Fort; this fort is a popular tourist’s destination near Khandala. Elevated a height of 1052 meters, the fort is situated on the Sahyadri hill ranges and is associated ...

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Amrutanjan Point, Khandala Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: A fascinating attraction with scenic surroundings and deep valleys


Amrutanjan Point is another fascinating point to be witnessed at the Khandala ghat. While entering the hill resort of Khandala, this site falls at the end of the first slope and offers excellent...

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Alexander Point, Matheran Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A wonderful scenic location


Alexander Point is one of the wonderful scenic locations in Matheran which is located on one side of Madhavji Road. Situated in the breathtaking backdrop of dense forests and deep valleys, the p...

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Prabal Fort, Matheran Land, Heritage, Nature

Famous for: An ancient fort located at the Prabal Hills


Perched at the top of the Prabal Hills, it is one of the most ancient forts of the Matheran region. The fort boasts of a historical significance as the great Maratha ruler Chattarpati Shivaji ca...

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Porcupine Point, Matheran Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Offers beautiful sight of sunset


Also known as the Sunset Point, this is a main tourist attraction famed for its beautiful sight of sunset. The point is located in Matheran Hills and gets its name from the Porcupine bird as the...

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Shreevardhan Fort, Rajmachi Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Ancient fort and Buddhist caves


Shreevardhan Fort is an ancient fort located about 130 km west of Pune lies to the east region of Rajmachi town. The fort is built in a beautiful Maratha style of architecture with an entrance i...

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Rajmachi Point, Rajmachi Land, Heritage, Nature

Famous for: A breathtaking view point


Another significant location in Rajmachi town is Rajmachi Point. It is located at a distance of 6.5km from the lovely hill town of Lonavala. Along with the eye catching view of the surrounding v...

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Bhairavnath Temple, Rajmachi Land, Entertainment, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva


Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bhairavnath Temple is a significant religious attraction in the town of Rajmachi. The temple is situated in the Shreevardhan Fort and is site is known as Dhak by the loc...

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Shreevardhan And Manoranjan Peaks, Rajmachi Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Twin peaks of Rajmachi


Shreevardhan and Manoranjan Peaks are twin peaks of the hill town of Rajmachi and are located in the close proximity to the two quaint villages of Walwan and Udhewadi. The peaks offer panoramic ...

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Parsi Point, Panchgani Land, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: Beautiful picnic spot and view point


Parsi Point is a famous picnic spot in Panchgani that lies on the Mahabaleshwar road. Endowed with lush green landscapes overlooking the fascinating Krishna valley, the Parsi Point is an enthral...

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Lodwick Point, Panchgani Land, Entertainment, Heritage, Nature

Famous for: A wonderful view point


Also known as the Sidney Point, Lodwick Point is one of the most fascinating places to be visited by the tourists in Panchgani. The place is named after General Peter Lodwick, a European visitor...

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Dukes Nose, Khandala Land, Nature

Famous for: High cliff with mountain trails


As the name suggests, this cliff is in the form of a nose resembling the pointed nose of the Duke Wellington. It is also known as ‘Nagfani’, as it also looks like the hood of a snake...

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Shivajis Ladder, Matheran Land, Nature

Famous for: An ideal trekking trail


As the name suggests, there are steps in the form of ladder that form a way down from a hill top to the Matheran Valley. It is believed that the great Maratha ruler Chhattarpati Shivaji used the...

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One Tree Hill Point, Matheran Land, Nature

Famous for: A hill top with only one tree of Jambhul


One Tree Hill Point is an unusual tourist spot in the region where there is only one Jambhul tree standing on the top of the hill which is given it the name one tree hill. A hiking trail through...

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Udhewadi Village, Rajmachi Land, Nature

Famous for: A charming village


Udhewadi Village is a small yet charming village located along the Rajmachi town. Perched at an altitude of 700 m above the sea level, the village is situated at the base of the twin peaks of Sh...

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Walwan Village, Rajmachi Land, Nature, Water

Famous for: A beautiful village near Rajmachi


Walwan Village is another popular village and a major tourist attraction in the town of Rajmachi. Located at a distance of just 10 km from the hill resort of Lonavala, this village is also locat...

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Trekking, Rajmachi Land, Nature, Water

Famous for: A great experience for trekkers


Trekking is one of the main attractions of Rajmachi for all the adventure loving tourists. The Western Ghats and Sahyadri ranges offer different trekking experience to all adventure lovers. For ...

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Arthur Seat, Panchgani Land, Nature

Famous for: Fantastic view point


Named after Arthur Mallet, Arthur Seat is a fantastic view point in Panchgani which is perched at an elevation of 1470 meters. It is the only view point that offer views of the geographical diff...