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Deigo
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How much time it will take for Mangi Tungi Trek?

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    There are 2 routes to go to the Mangi Tungi Jain Temple. One is by using the stairs. You have to walk roughly 1300 steps to reach the Temple. From there the Mangi pinnacle is around 1800 steps away. The second route is by road with private vehicle. It will take you to the Mangi Tungi Jain temple inRead more

    There are 2 routes to go to the Mangi Tungi Jain Temple. One is by using the stairs. You have to walk roughly 1300 steps to reach the Temple. From there the Mangi pinnacle is around 1800 steps away.

    The second route is by road with private vehicle. It will take you to the Mangi Tungi Jain temple in mere 10-15 minutes. The roads are not that great but it does the work.

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Kabir Patil
Kabir Patil
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

Is staying overnight at Raigad Fort allowed? Where can I get permits for night camping at Raigad Fort?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    Why to stay on any fort if you could just have a wonderful stay in the nearby city? You can stay in the Pune. There are many more places to explore in the city. Decent accommodation is available in the Pune at affordable price. I will suggest you to experience the stay in the Airbnb rather than stayRead more

    Why to stay on any fort if you could just have a wonderful stay in the nearby city? You can stay in the Pune. There are many more places to explore in the city. Decent accommodation is available in the Pune at affordable price. I will suggest you to experience the stay in the Airbnb rather than staying at the hotel. Also you can always go for the treks to the many forts near Pune. Plan your trip accordingly. Here is the list of forts near Pune, which you can add in your trekking list:

    1. Sinhagad Fort
    2. Rajgad Fort
    3. Lohagad & Visapur Fort
    4. Torna Fort
    5. Purandar Fort etc.
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Kabir Patil
Kabir Patil
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

How long does it take to climb Raigad Fort?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    There are more than 1500 steps in Raigad fort. You can use rope-way to go to the top of the Raigad fort in few minutes.

    There are more than 1500 steps in Raigad fort. You can use rope-way to go to the top of the Raigad fort in few minutes.

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Ananya
Ananya
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

I want to visit Elephanta Caves. Where are the Elephanta caves located in Mumbai?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Kirti Sharma

    Elephanta caves are in Gharapuri, Mumbai. It's an island on the east side of Mumbai not more than 10 km away. You need to take a ferry from Gateway of India to go to Elephanta Island.

    Elephanta caves are in Gharapuri, Mumbai. It’s an island on the east side of Mumbai not more than 10 km away. You need to take a ferry from Gateway of India to go to Elephanta Island.

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Vivek Kadam
Vivek Kadam
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

I want to go for a K2S night trek? Is it safe to go alone? What is the difficulty level of this trek?

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    K2S is considered as a very challenging trek due to the 2 major things. You need to walk a lot. I repeat...a lot. And you have to walk whole night. Then why do people go on Katraj to Sinhagad night trek, you ask? Well it's one of the most amazing treks near Pune. You will get an awesome views of theRead more

    K2S is considered as a very challenging trek due to the 2 major things. You need to walk a lot. I repeat…a lot. And you have to walk whole night. Then why do people go on Katraj to Sinhagad night trek, you ask? Well it’s one of the most amazing treks near Pune. You will get an awesome views of the complete Pune city lights. It’s magical.

    I will recommend you to go with the groups. Going alone to the K2S night treks is not advisable. And its more fun if you have a company, right?

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Kabir Patil
Kabir Patil
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is Mangi Tungi? Tell me different places to visit near Mangi Tungi.

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    Read more : http://bestindiantreks.com/mangi-tungi-jain-temple-hill-trek/

    Read more : http://bestindiantreks.com/mangi-tungi-jain-temple-hill-trek/

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Deigo
Deigo
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

How to reach Mangi Tungi from Delhi? Which is the nearest railway station to Mangi Tungi temple?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Kirti Sharma

    The busiest railway station near Mangi Tungi would be Manmad. If you are travelling from Delhi then Navapur railway station & Dhule railway station are the nearest railway stations to Mangi Tungi Temple.

    The busiest railway station near Mangi Tungi would be Manmad. If you are travelling from Delhi then Navapur railway station & Dhule railway station are the nearest railway stations to Mangi Tungi Temple.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

We want to explore the Sinhagad fort. How can I go to Sinhagad fort from Mumbai?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    The major city near Sinhagad fort is Pune. If you are travelling from Mumbai or any other place, then come to Pune. Sinhagad fort is around 35 km away from Pune. There are buses available from Swargate to Sinhagad. Google map will be much handy for the Sinhagad trek. Well, there are 2 routes from PuRead more

    The major city near Sinhagad fort is Pune. If you are travelling from Mumbai or any other place, then come to Pune. Sinhagad fort is around 35 km away from Pune. There are buses available from Swargate to Sinhagad. Google map will be much handy for the Sinhagad trek. Well, there are 2 routes from Pune to Sinhagad.

    1. Swargate-Katraj-Khed Shivapur- Sinhagad Fort
    2. Swargate-Khadakwasla-Sinhagad Fort

    I will recommend you to take the Khadakwasla route, as you can spend some time near the Khadakwasla Lake.

    Thoptewadi is the base village for the Sinhagad trek. From here you can start your trek. And you will ultimately enter through Pune Darvaja.

    There is another route to go to Sinhagad fort which is from Kalyan Darvaja. This route is much easier.

    Other than that, if you have a private vehicle then you can directly go to the fort. There is well built parking area.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Please suggest me the best plan for my Sinhagad fort visit.

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Let me tell you the Best Plan to see Sinhagad Fort. Start the Sinhagad trek at early morning from the Thoptewadi village. You will enter through Pune Darvaja. Take left from the next door and start exploring the fort. There is a Canon on the Kalavantinicha Buruj. From here you will get a beautiful vRead more

    Let me tell you the Best Plan to see Sinhagad Fort.

    Start the Sinhagad trek at early morning from the Thoptewadi village. You will enter through Pune Darvaja. Take left from the next door and start exploring the fort. There is a Canon on the Kalavantinicha Buruj. From here you will get a beautiful view of the lush green hills. Spend a whole day on the fort. Explore everything. Enjoy the delicious Pithal Bhakar. Take a nap if you want under a tree. And after 3 PM or so start descend. The plan is to spend the evening at Khadakwasla Lake. The sunset at Khadakwasla Lake is really refreshing. And that’s what all about my plan for the Sinhagad fort trek.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

When is Sinhagad Fort open?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    They close the doors of the Sinhagad fort in the late evening. And again open it at early morning. You can also spend a night on the Sinhagad Fort. The night sky is just magical from the Sinhagad fort. You will experience the clear sky and stars in the sky.

    They close the doors of the Sinhagad fort in the late evening. And again open it at early morning. You can also spend a night on the Sinhagad Fort. The night sky is just magical from the Sinhagad fort. You will experience the clear sky and stars in the sky.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Can we go to Sinhagad fort by car or by bike?

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  1. Ananya
    Ananya

    Yes, you can go to Sinhagad fort by Car. There is a separate route from the base village directly to the base of the Sinhagad fort. Many people go to Sinhagad fort on their Private Vehicle.

    Yes, you can go to Sinhagad fort by Car. There is a separate route from the base village directly to the base of the Sinhagad fort. Many people go to Sinhagad fort on their Private Vehicle.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Is Sinhagad fort a good choice for trekking?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Yes, Sinhagad is one of the most popular trekking places near Pune. There are 2 different routes to do trekking at Sinhagad fort. You can start the trek from the base village Thoptewadi and enter through Pune Darvaja. This route will give you more thrill than the other one. The other route to do treRead more

    Yes, Sinhagad is one of the most popular trekking places near Pune. There are 2 different routes to do trekking at Sinhagad fort. You can start the trek from the base village Thoptewadi and enter through Pune Darvaja. This route will give you more thrill than the other one. The other route to do trekking at Sinhagad fort is from Kalyan Darvaja. It is an easy route compared to the previous one.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

I want to visit Kalsubai Peak. Please tell me the best way to go to Kalsubai from Mumbai. Also, we are a group of total 5 people with our private vehicle.

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    Kalsubai Peak is around 160km from Mumbai. You can take train from Mumbai to Kasara railway station or Igatpuri railway station. Kalsubai peak is around an hour long from both these places. The whole journey from Mumbai to Kalsubai peak will take you roughly around 4-5 hours.

    Kalsubai Peak is around 160km from Mumbai. You can take train from Mumbai to Kasara railway station or Igatpuri railway station. Kalsubai peak is around an hour long from both these places. The whole journey from Mumbai to Kalsubai peak will take you roughly around 4-5 hours.

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Kabir Patil
Kabir Patil
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is up there on the top of the Mangi Tungi hills?

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  1. Kirti Sharma
    Kirti Sharma

    Mangi-Tungi is a pair of two pinnacles in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. There is the world’s tallest Jain statue at the top of the hill. The height of the Statue of Ahimsa is around 33m. The statue is of Tirthankar, Rishabhanatha.

    Mangi-Tungi is a pair of two pinnacles in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. There is the world’s tallest Jain statue at the top of the hill. The height of the Statue of Ahimsa is around 33m. The statue is of Tirthankar, Rishabhanatha.

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Deigo
Deigo
Asked: 5 years agoIn:

Who built Harihar fort? What is the history of the Harihar Fort?

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  1. Vinay Kadam
    Vinay Kadam BIT Team

    Harihar fort was built in the period of Pankaj Panchariya of Yadava dynasty, Deogiri. This fort was built to keep a watch on the Gonda Ghat trade route. Harihar fort had seen many rulers such as Nizam, Marathas and British. In 1818, captain Briggs captured this fort and took it under the British empRead more

    Harihar fort was built in the period of Pankaj Panchariya of Yadava dynasty, Deogiri. This fort was built to keep a watch on the Gonda Ghat trade route. Harihar fort had seen many rulers such as Nizam, Marathas and British. In 1818, captain Briggs captured this fort and took it under the British empire.

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Sujata
SujataBIT Team
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

we are planning for Sandhan valley trek. But we don’t have information about how to reach there. Can we go there on bike or scooty ?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Best Answer
    Kabir Patil

    Good choice because Sandhan Valley is a very popular tourist destination in Maharashtra. Samrad Village is a base village from where the Sandhan Valley trek starts. Sandhan Valley is around 190-200 km away from Pune. The best route from Pune to Sandhan Valley will be by Otur-Kotul-Nirgudwadi-Samrad.Read more

    Good choice because Sandhan Valley is a very popular tourist destination in Maharashtra. Samrad Village is a base village from where the Sandhan Valley trek starts. Sandhan Valley is around 190-200 km away from Pune.

    The best route from Pune to Sandhan Valley will be by Otur-Kotul-Nirgudwadi-Samrad. You can go there by your own vehicle. The complete journey is time consuming so plan it accordingly.

    It is a safe trek and you will probably accompanied by other trekkers too. I will recommend you to go with the group and if possible, hire a tourist guide from nearby village. Trust me, a guide will certainly help you for comfortable and safe experience.

    There are other forts nearby such as Ratangad, Harishchandragad, Kokankada and Kalsubai Peak. There are camping facilities available if you want to spend a night at nearby location.

    If you want to enjoy the Sandhan Valley trek to its fullest, then go with the trek operators. You will find many trekking groups in Pune. The price will be different for each group but a decent trek operator will definitely plan a safe, comfortable and most important, an enjoyable trek.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

Now Government is opening the market so can we visit Sinhagad in lockdown?

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  1. Deigo
    Deigo

    I seriously doubt that. There is a strict lockdown going on in Maharashtra and all the treks and forts are closed now. You can visit the Sinhagad fort, once they open it again. You are not alone my friend, everyone wants to go in the Sahyadri again. Let’s hope the trekking starts soon. Till then, stRead more

    I seriously doubt that. There is a strict lockdown going on in Maharashtra and all the treks and forts are closed now. You can visit the Sinhagad fort, once they open it again. You are not alone my friend, everyone wants to go in the Sahyadri again. Let’s hope the trekking starts soon. Till then, stay home stay safe.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

I want to explore the Sinhagad fort. How much time does it take to climb Sinhagad?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Best Answer
    Kabir Patil

    In average it will take 1 to 1.5 hours to climb Sinhagad fort. If you are a regular trekker then you can complete Sinhagad trek in around 45 minutes. People like to take break during the trail. There are many small stalls selling refreshments. If you are going to Sinhagad fort in your private vehiclRead more

    In average it will take 1 to 1.5 hours to climb Sinhagad fort. If you are a regular trekker then you can complete Sinhagad trek in around 45 minutes. People like to take break during the trail. There are many small stalls selling refreshments. If you are going to Sinhagad fort in your private vehicle then it can take you directly to the fort. No trekking required. Apart from that there are two main ways to climb Sinhagad Fort. One is from Pune Darvaja and another is through Kalyan Darvaja. Sinhagad trek through Pune Darvaja is little difficult and time consuming compared to Kalyan Darvaja route. Sinhagad fort trekking is for the people of all ages. I have seen many kids and elderly aged people during my trail to Sinhagad. So pick your route and have fun on your Sinhagad fort trekking.

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Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma
Asked: 4 years agoIn:

What is the meaning of Sinhagad in Marathi language?

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  1. Kabir Patil
    Kabir Patil

    Sinhagad means Lion’s fort. The meaning of Sinha is Lion and gad means Fort. Sinhagad fort is previously known as Kondhana. In the battle of Sinhagad fought by Maratha Sardar Tanaji Malusare in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the fort Sinhagad in the memories of Sardar Tanaji. There is a famRead more

    Sinhagad means Lion’s fort. The meaning of Sinha is Lion and gad means Fort. Sinhagad fort is previously known as Kondhana. In the battle of Sinhagad fought by Maratha Sardar Tanaji Malusare in 1670, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named the fort Sinhagad in the memories of Sardar Tanaji. There is a famous saying as “Gad Aala pan Sinha Gela (गड आला पण सिंह गेला)” which means I got the fort (Sinhagad) but I lost my Lion (referred to Sardar Tanaji Malusare).

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