Gorakhgad

The fort rises to 649 meters within the Sahyadri Hills, featuring rock-cut water cisterns, caves with square pillars, and multiple stone stairways.

During the Maratha period, the fort served as a strategic observation point along the trade route through Naneghat, connecting to the city of Junnar.

Saint Gorakhnath selected this location for meditation, leading to the establishment of a temple at the summit and the fort's current name.

The trek starts from Dehri village, requiring proper hiking equipment and approximately one full day to complete the round journey from Mumbai.

Two distinct pinnacles mark the landscape, with Gorakhgad standing taller than its neighboring peak of Machchindragad, both surrounded by dense forest.

GPS coordinates: 19.19198,73.54026

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:30