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Which side is Konkan?
Konkan, or Kokan, is a widely used term for the western coastal region of Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka. If we divide Karnataka’s western coast into upper and lower sections, the upper part is more commonly included in the Konkan region, while the lower part is recognized as part of the MRead more
Konkan, or Kokan, is a widely used term for the western coastal region of Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka. If we divide Karnataka’s western coast into upper and lower sections, the upper part is more commonly included in the Konkan region, while the lower part is recognized as part of the Malabar Coast. In simpler terms, Konkan generally refers to the western coastline of Maharashtra and Goa.
See lessIs Sinhagad fort open nowadays for trekking??
For the official answer, it's not. All the forts along with Sinhagad fort, are closed due to lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra. Still, some people are going to Sinhagad fort through the trek route. There are police guards at the entrance of the motorable road. And sometimes they also patrol at thRead more
For the official answer, it’s not. All the forts along with Sinhagad fort, are closed due to lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra. Still, some people are going to Sinhagad fort through the trek route. There are police guards at the entrance of the motorable road. And sometimes they also patrol at the trek route. So if you get lucky then you can go on the fort without getting detected. Mostly they will not collect fine rather they will tell you to go back. And if your bad luck is in full bloom, then you will get fined around Rs. 2000/ per person.
It’s a tough call. I will recommend you wait a little more. You can explore other amazing treks such as Katraj to Sinhagad trail till the Waghjai Temple Hill Top.
On friendship day, I along with my few friends went there. There was a drizzle & the atmosphere was surreal. You should explore this place. From the top (viewpoint Pune city) you can see the Pune cityscape.
You can take your bikes to the Waghjai Temple Hilltop (mostly higher cc bikes). I hope you have got your answer. Have fun! Don’t forget to share your experience with us. 😉
See lessWhat is so special about Harishchandragad?
In the list of one of the toughest forts in Maharashtra, Harishchandragad will be the most popular destination. Harishchandragad camping is truly the out of the world experience. In addition, Kokankada is also the worth-exploring point on the fort. There are few temples on the fort. Kedareshwar CaveRead more
In the list of one of the toughest forts in Maharashtra, Harishchandragad will be the most popular destination. Harishchandragad camping is truly the out of the world experience. In addition, Kokankada is also the worth-exploring point on the fort. There are few temples on the fort. Kedareshwar Cave Shiva temple is the most surprising one. It is mostly filled with water. You may have seen photos of the Shiva temple with three broken pillars.
Apart from that, there is Harishchandreshwar temple, Ganesh Temple, many caves and a lake known as Saptatirtha Pushkarni.
See lessHow to go Harishchandragad?
Harishchandragad is one of the best places to explore in Maharashtra. It is a well-connected and well-known tourist destination in the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. Yes, you can take your car to go to this fort. There is an ample amount of parking available at the Harishchandragad baRead more
Harishchandragad is one of the best places to explore in Maharashtra. It is a well-connected and well-known tourist destination in the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. Yes, you can take your car to go to this fort. There is an ample amount of parking available at the Harishchandragad base villages.
See lessWhat are the places near Harishchandragad?
If you do the Harishchandragad and Kokankada trek then you already have experienced one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra. Now the next big plan could be going to the highest point in Maharashtra. Kalsubai peak trek is the best plan after visiting Harishchandragad. Both the places come under theRead more
If you do the Harishchandragad and Kokankada trek then you already have experienced one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra. Now the next big plan could be going to the highest point in Maharashtra. Kalsubai peak trek is the best plan after visiting Harishchandragad. Both the places come under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary.
See lessWhat is the best time to visit Harishchandragad?
Post monsoon will be the best time to visit Harishchandragad. Avoid going on weekends, as there will be a huge crowd on the fort. Harishchandragad camping is famous among trekkers. But beware as there will be a significant temperature drop in the wintertime. Trek from the Paachnai route is the easieRead more
Post monsoon will be the best time to visit Harishchandragad. Avoid going on weekends, as there will be a huge crowd on the fort. Harishchandragad camping is famous among trekkers. But beware as there will be a significant temperature drop in the wintertime.
Trek from the Paachnai route is the easiest one and you can complete the trek in a day. The Paachnai route is also best if you are going with your family. If you want to go by Nalichi Vaat, then I will recommend you the group trek. Harishchandragad trek from Nalichi Vaat is the most difficult route for this trek.
See lessWhere is Harishchandragad located?
A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficultyRead more
A hill fort in Malshej Ghat, Harishchandragad is one of the most difficult forts in Maharashtra. The area comes under the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary. There are major three routes for the Harishchandragad trek. Although it is one of the toughest treks in Maharashtra, the difficulty level is subjective and depend on the trek route. Paachnai, Khireshwar and Walhivare (Belpada) are 3 base villages for this trek.
Kokankada is an overhung cliff on the massive Harishchandragad fort. Kokankada is on the west side of the fort facing the Kokan area. That is the reason this cliff is known as Kokankada.
Interesting Fact: Base jumper Nikolas Winter jumped from the Kokankada wearing his wingsuit in Jan 2017. This jump is considered the first wingsuit base jump in Maharashtra. (Source: Youtube-Rohit Vartak Climb & Slack)
See lessIs it Konkan or Kokan? Which is correct spelling?
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is knoRead more
Kokan is the western coastal side of India. The western side of Sahyadri mountain range of the Indian states Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka is known as Kokan. The word Kokan is a mixture of two words. ‘Kona’ means corner and ‘Kana’ means part (Kokan=kona+kana). In Marathi language this region is known as Kokan (कोकण). In Konkani language they say Konkan (कोंकण). Both, Konkan and Kokan, spellings are correct in the respective language. In Kannada language it is known as Karāvalli. It means coast.
See lessIs Tikona fort open for trekking now?
Yes, Tikona Fort is open for trekking now. In addition to that, Visapur fort is also open. If possible, avoid going on weekends, because there will be so much crowd on the forts.
Yes, Tikona Fort is open for trekking now. In addition to that, Visapur fort is also open. If possible, avoid going on weekends, because there will be so much crowd on the forts.
See lessWhat is Mangi Tungi? What does Mangi mean?
Mangi Tungi is a pair of pinnacles joined by the plateau in between. Mangi is at the western side and the tallest pinnacle between the two. The height of Mangi pinnacle is 1324m and Tungi is at the height of 1331m. Mani Tungi is famous for the Statue of Ahimsa. It is the tallest Jain statue in the wRead more
Mangi Tungi is a pair of pinnacles joined by the plateau in between. Mangi is at the western side and the tallest pinnacle between the two. The height of Mangi pinnacle is 1324m and Tungi is at the height of 1331m.
Mani Tungi is famous for the Statue of Ahimsa. It is the tallest Jain statue in the whole world. The height of the statue from toe to head is 32.9m. There are many caves on the Mangi Tungi hills. You will find many Jain idols in these caves.
There are different forts near Mangi Tungi such as Salher fort, Mulher fort Salota, etc. Salher fort is the tallest fort and the second tallest place in Maharashtra after the Kalsubai peak.
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