Mahipatagad Trek
About Mahipatagad Trek
Far From City: 152 kms from city center
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About Mahipatagad Trek
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Time Required:1 day
Water availability
Though there are ponds and tanks atop the fort, they are not covered. It is advisable to carry ample water along with you.
Food availability
There is an eatery in the fort which serves snacks and tea. Carrying your own food along with you is advisable as the trek is long.
Accommodation
Around 25-30 people can be accommodated easily within the Preshwar Mahadev temple at the top. There are no caves on the fort though.
Tips and Tricks
1) The fort of Rasalgad lies in close proximityy to the fort. Visit it along with Mahipatagad for a thrilling trek experience. 2) You may want to take a guide from the base village, as the trail to the top is quite onfusing.
Trek Routes
The trek begins from the Hnuman temple at the baseSince there are no clearly defined trails and arrow marks to point the route, we may need to hire a guide from the base village. The route goes through dense vegetation and forests, and passes through precarious hills and ridges on its way. The top of the fort is thickly strewn with greenery, and we need to be cautious while finding our route through the bushes.
About Mahipatagad Trek
Approx trek time :4 hours
Availability of Night Trek :Not available
Base Camp :Dahivali village
Days required for the trek :1 day
Difficulty level :Simple to Medium
Height above sea level :3100 feet
Nearest Airport :Mumbai
Nearest Railhead :Khed station
Starting point of trek :From the Hnuman temple in the base village of Dahivali
Type :Hill fort
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