Kalsubai
Kalsubai is a mountain located in the Indian state of Maharashtra where it is part of the Western Ghat mountain range. The summit of the mountain is at an elevation of 5,400 feet. The mountain is thus called the 'Everest of Maharashtra’ and is the highest point in the state. Located within the limits of the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wild-life Sanctuary, the Kalsubai mountain is highly popular among trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Salher
Salher is a place in Maharashtra’s Nasik district that hosts the second highest peak in the Indian state (5,141 feet). Salher also houses the highest fort in the Sahyadri mountains. The fort is associated with years of history and was one of the most celebrated forts of the Maratha Empire. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Parshuram visited the fort for meditation. The fort also witnessed many battles during the reign of the patriotic ruler, Shivaji.
The town of Taharabad is nearest to Salher. Tourists often trek up the mountain to pay a visit to the historical fort. The climbing begins at the villages of Waghambe, Maldar, or Salher. The village Salher hosts a forest rest house while camps can also be laid down at the top of the Salher Fort.
Dhodap
Dhodap is one of Maharashtra’s important hill forts. It is located at an elevation of 4,829 feet above sea level. Dhodap is also the state’s third highest peak after Kalsubai and Salher. Trekkers, history buffs, and adventurers love to visit the site by trekking. Local villagers help tourists to arrange for accommodation. Little clean water is available at the top so tourists are advised to carry sufficient volume of drinking water.
Taramati
The Taramati is one of the two peaks of an Indian fort, Harishchandragad, dating back to the Yadav Kingdom. The place is popular among trekkers due to the scenic landscapes observed here.
Torna Fort
The 13th century Torna Fort, at an elevation of 4,603 feet, is one of the highest points in Maharashtra. The fort was the first one to be captured by Shivaji at the young age of 16 in 1643, and then acted as the central core of the great Maratha Empire. The fort was later annexed by the Mughals till it was once more handed over to the Marathas according to the Treaty of Purandar.
The Torna Fort is about 50 km to the southwest of Pune and a popular trekking destination. The Menghai Devi temple provides accommodation facilities to the trekkers.
Purandar Fort
The Purandar Fort is the an important fort of the Maratha Empire and is believed to be the birthplace of the son of Shivaji, Sambhaji Raje Bhosale.
Mangi-Tungi
One of the most well-known high points in Maharashtra, the Manhi Tungi is a twin-pinnacled peak nestling a plateau in between them. The Mangi-Tungi is located about 125 km from Nasik near Tahrabad.
Numerous temples sacred to Jainism are located in Mangi-Tungi. Around 3,500 steps lead to the peak’s foot. Once at the peak, tourists can enjoy sights of several monuments of great religious and historical significance. Numerous caves named after several Jain tirthankaras are also found here. One of the prominent features of the Mangi-Tungi is the 108 feet idol of Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara in Jainism.
Rajgad
Rajgad is one of the highest points in Maharashtra. It hosts a fort at 4,600 feet above sea level that served as the capital of the Maratha Empire for nearly 26 years. The fort is at a distance of 60 km to the south-west of Pune.
Adventurers and trekkers regularly attempt to climb the fort. The huge for is usually cannot be explored within one single day. Often, explorers prefer to stay overnight at the fort to enjoy all the explorable sites the fort has to offer.
Sinhagad
Sinhagad (The Lion's Fort) is located about 30 km to the southwest of Pune city. One of the important battles fought here was the historic Battle of Sinhagad in 1671. The once extensive fortification is today in ruins and is a popular tourist destination for many.
Ratangad
Ratangad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra and one of the highest points in the state. Located at the boundary of the Thane and Ahmadnagar district, the Ratangad fort is often called the Jewels of the Fort.
The 2000 year old fort comes alive with a plethora of beautiful flowers in November. Numerous sculptures, ancient wells, beautiful temples, etc., are located in the fort. The river Pravara/Amrutvahini also originates from Ratangad.
Brahmagiri
The Brahmagiri is one of the highest peaks in Maharashtra. It is located in the state’s Nashik district. The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and the origin of the Godavari River is near this peak. Several other spots of Hindu mythological and Indian historical significance are located in and around Brahmagiri.
Pratapgad
Pratapgad is a massive fort in Maharashtra’s Satara district. The fort, now a popular tourist destination, was the site of the historical Battle of Pratapgad. The fort is only 14 miles away from Mahabaleshwar, a popular hill station in the region. The fort can be reached by both a vehicle and by a scenic trekking route.
Raigad
Rajgad is a hill fort located in Mahad, Maharashtra. An important fort of the Maratha Empire, today it is popular tourist destination in the region.
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